Congressman Donald Norcross

Representing the 1st District of New Jersey
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News Releases

Jun 6 2017

Norcross, Ed & Workforce Dems Lead Fight to Preserve Subsidized Stafford Loans

WASHINGTON, DC —Today Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Susan A. Davis (CA-53) led nearly 50 members of the Democratic Caucus on a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies on President Trump’s proposed budget.

Issues:
Education
Jun 2 2017

Norcross Introduces Resolution Demanding Action on Gun Violence

Requires Congressional Action following Moments of Silence on the House Floor
In recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Day, Congressman Donald Norcross joined colleagues in introducing a Resolution that would compel Congress to take action in the face of gun tragedies.
Issues:
National Security
Jun 1 2017

Norcross Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement

“Our country is prioritizing corporate polluters over the health and well-being of our children and grandchildren”
"We should be following sound science, embracing global cooperation and building a 21st century clean energy economy. This Administration continues to do the opposite, which is preventing our country from moving forward. Building the clean energy economy is the real way we’ll bring high-wage jobs to America."
Issues:
America's Workers, Environment
Jun 1 2017

Norcross Announces a $2.4M Federal Grant for South Jersey Health Centers

CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that the CAMcare Health Corporation was awarded a $2,408,488 Health Center Program grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).

Issues:
Health Care
May 31 2017

Reps. Norcross, Meehan, Blunt Rochester Urge Governors to Expedite Drug Information Sharing

Delaware Valley Region Reps. Encourage Interstate Collaboration to Curb Opioid Epidemic
Reps. Norcross, Blunt Rochester and Meehan sent a letter to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Delaware Governor John Carney and Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf urging them to expedite efforts to begin sharing Prescription Drug Monitoring Program information with the goal of preventing opioid abuse.
Issues:
Disease of Addiction
May 31 2017

Norcross Announces $460K+ for South Jersey Fire Departments

Congressman Donald Norcross announced that Gloucester City, Mount Ephraim and Westville Fire Departments have been awarded a $466, 667 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant .
Issues:
National Security
May 31 2017

Norcross Named Vice-Chair of Bipartisan Heroin Task Force

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) was named vice-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force by co-chairs Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH). Norcross will be serving as vice-chair alongside Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). 

Issues:
Disease of Addiction
May 31 2017

Rep. Norcross, Sens. Menendez, Booker, Mayor Redd Announce $750,000 in Federal Funding for Camden Site Cleanup

Congressman Donald Norcross, Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and Camden Mayor Dana Redd announced a total of $750,000 in federal funding for Camden to assess, clean, and redevelop contaminated properties in the city.
Issues:
America's Workers, Environment
May 30 2017

NJ Delegation Calls on Trump Admin to Fund Gateway Project

Trump budget eliminates vital New Starts program, jeopardizing major federal funding source to build new Hudson rail tunnels

CHERRY HILL, NJ – Members of the New Jersey Congressional delegation sent a letter to U.S.

Issues:
Transportation
May 25 2017

NJ Delegation Calls for Local Hospitals to Get Fair Share from Medicare

WASHINGTON, DC – The state’s entire Congressional delegation urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reject a proposed rule change that would severely slash Medicare reimbursements to New Jersey hospitals.

Issues:
Health Care

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