Press Releases
Washington, DC – Citing his commitment to job growth, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) railed against legislation that would fast-track a major international trade deal and limit Congress' input on future measures impacting American jobs.
Voting against H.R. 1314, Norcross cited nearly 20,000 jobs lost in his district since NAFTA was enacted in 1994. Any legislation that would limit Congressional input on trade, he said, would be repeating history, a history that has not been kind to American workers.
Washington, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today joined members of both parties to advance a $578.6 billion defense budget that will strengthen our national defense, provide vital resources to the brave men and women serving in our military, and support our veterans. Norcross worked with fellow South Jersey Congressmen and House Armed Services Committee members Frank LoBiondo and Tom MacArthur to win support for critical amendments to the bill that advance the mission of our region's strategic military installations and protect local jobs.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Donald Norcross championed a successful effort to increase federal funds for police body-worn cameras during debate of H.R. 2578, the FY 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (CJS) bill.
Cherry Hill, NJ – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a $14 million cleanup plan to remediate contaminated soil from approximately 33 residential properties at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund site spanning parts of Gibbsboro and Voorhees. The EPA stated that the soil and groundwater beneath portions of the site contain hazardous lead, arsenic and volatile organic compounds.
Congressman Donald Norcross issued the following statement in response to the EPA's proposed cleanup plan:
Cherry Hill, NJ - Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) was named 2015 Medicare Advantage Champion by the Coalition for Medicare Choices. Presented by longtime Voorhees residents Susan and Tom Jelinski on behalf of the 1.8 million members of the Coalition for Medicare Choices, the award recognizes the Congressman's commitment to protect Medicare Advantage for the millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities who currently depend on its coverage, as well as his efforts to preserve choice and quality for future beneficiaries.
Camden, NJ – U.S. Representatives Bob Brady (D., First District of Pennsylvania) and Donald Norcross (D., First District of New Jersey) and New Jersey State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D., Third Legislative District) joined officials from the Delaware River Port Authority today to "turn the key" on the first six cars to re-enter service on PATCO's High-Speed Line after extensive rehabilitation of the cars' interiors and operating systems. All 120 of the cars in PATCO's fleet will be upgraded over the course of the $194 million refurbishment.
Cherry Hill, NJ - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross announced that Haddon Township fire department has been awarded a $325,905 grant from the federal government to purchase new equipment to improve their emergency response and save lives. Congressman Norcross advocated in support of the grant as early as December of last year.
Cherry Hill, NJ – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that CAMcare Health Corporation was awarded a $2,002,760 grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The funding comes as the second installment of an overall $3.4 million in federal grant assistance this year.
The grant will be used to support overall operations at CAMCare, which has provided high quality comprehensive health care to Camden's medically underserved since 1978.
Washington, DC– Today, in honor of Memorial Day and in tribute to our fallen heroes, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) introduced the Dignity for America's Military Families Act, which fixes an oversight in current law and allows veterans and their loved ones to be buried together in a place of their choice.
"Duty is a two-way street, " said Congressman Norcross. "Just as our veterans answered the call to protect our freedom, we should be doing everything in our power to make sure government works for them back home."
Washington, DC – Today, as part of a series of actions taken by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in the wake of last week's derailment of Amtrak Train #188, the FRA issued an Emergency Order to assist in controlling passenger train speeds. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement in support of this action by the FRA: