Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative Donald Norcross, the highest-ranking member of the New Jersey delegation on the House Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez led the entire New Jersey congressional delegation today in urging the U.S. Air Force to consider the New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing to become the new home base for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The Air Force is set to announce its next round of basing decisions, and it is anticipated that Air National Guard Fighter Wings will be part of that selection process.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), Chair of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), ensured America would bring manufacturing and high-quality jobs back home by authoring provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) to enhance 'Buy American' standards for major defense acquisition programs.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Chair of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), voted to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21). The act, which passed with a completely bipartisan 56-0 vote out of Committee, supports our servicemembers and their families, as well as our defense civilian workforce, while providing for a strong national defense and ensuring oversight to assure the Department of Defense's programs are fiscally responsible.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today voted yes to H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a transformational $1.5 trillion investment in American infrastructure that will create millions of jobs, take bold action on the climate crisis and address disparities in urban, suburban and rural communities across our country. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives and now awaits action in the Senate.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today sent a letter urging Senate and House leadership to increase funding dedicated to supporting the unique needs of the children of migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic as a part of the next Congressional relief package.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) introduced today, alongside Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), the Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act, bipartisan legislation to allow a military spouse of an active duty servicemember to defer their student loans for 90 days while they are transitioning through a permanent change of station (PCS) move. Servicemembers must conduct a PCS move every two to three years in order to meet the needs of their respective branch. Additionally, no accrued interest will be incurred during the loan's deferment period.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted yes today to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act – legislation that builds on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to lower health costs and prescription drug prices. Today's vote comes days after the Trump Administration filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to strike down the entirety of the ACA.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today released the following statement:
"Today, the Supreme Court rightfully overturned a Louisiana law restricting abortion access, blocking a repulsive attempt by Republicans to suppress women's rights and their access to health care. This is a victory for women and a victory for our nation, as our highest court has ruled to protect access to critical reproductive services, in spite of this Administration's attempts to restrict access.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted yes to H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which passed through the House of Representatives this evening. This transformative legislation reimagines the culture of policing in America with unprecedented reforms to build greater trust between law enforcement and our communities.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today issued to following statement after the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee mark-up of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA).