Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) led over 90 members of Congress in urging Congressional leaders to prioritize the inclusion of federal dollars to boost school infrastructure nationwide as part of this once-in-a generation investment in the nation's critical infrastructure. School districts are facing increased costs, aging school infrastructure and an urgent need for schools to alleviate crowded classrooms and ensure adequate fresh air ventilation to help reduce COVID-19 transmission.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statements on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:

"I was saddened to learn of the passing of Richard Trumka. I knew and worked with him for over three decades, from his time fighting for the United Mine Workers to his steadfast leadership at the AFL-CIO.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted to pass H.R. 4502, a package of seven government funding bills, focused on investing in America. The transformative investments in the bill will create good-paying American jobs, grow opportunity for middle class and small businesses and provide a lifeline for working families.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement on the eve of the twelfth anniversary of the last minimum wage increase, which took place on July 24, 2009:

CAMDEN, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that the Battleship New Jersey has been awarded a $512,339 grant from the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, this grant provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19.

CAMDEN, NJ - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) welcomed the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to South Jersey.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressmen Donald Norcross voted to pass the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act," which includes funding for South Jersey priorities. The INVEST in America Act, which makes transformational investments in America's highways, roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure, will create jobs, modernize our infrastructure and reduce carbon pollution. This legislation puts some of the key pieces of President Biden's infrastructure vision into legislative text.

CAMDEN, NJ - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge to announce the awarding of a $35 million federal Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to the City of Camden to revitalize the city's Cramer Hill neighborhood, upgrade public housing and expand access to job and economic opportunities for residents.