Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross today sent a letter to the leaders of the New Jersey Legislature in opposition to S.3607, a bill that would allow planned minimum wage increases to be delayed and which is slated to be considered by the Senate Labor Committee on Thursday.
CHERRY HILL, NJ - Today, U.S. Congressmen Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced the Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education (BRAVE) Act - a bill that aims to educate veterans about registered apprenticeship programs and help their overall transition back into civilian life. The announcement of the BRAVE Act comes just before Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-17).
CHERRY HILL, NJ - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined South Jersey health care providers, health care recipients and community leaders at the Cherry Hill Free Health Care Clinic in discussing the need for affordable, quality health care and calling on Congress to pass H.R. 3, the Lower Drugs Costs Now Act - a bold proposal to cut the cost of prescription drugs for all Americans. The call to action for more affordable health care comes in conjunction with the beginning of the 2020 open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus today sent a bipartisan letter, signed by 87 members of the House of Representatives, to bicameral leadership urging the inclusion of retroactive compensation for federal contractors affected by the 2018-2019 government shutdown in any year-end spending deal.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross' (NJ-01) amendment to the College Affordability Act to expand child care services for parents enrolled in higher education has been approved by the House Education and Labor Committee.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced $3,012,099 in funding to address the opioid crisis, reducing youth homelessness and implementing neighborhood outreach programs. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today voted to advance H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act. The bill, which is a bold proposal to cut the cost of prescription drugs for all Americans, passed the Committee on Education and Labor after approving an amendment offered by Norcross to protect consumers and employees from hidden costs.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement on news of the passing of his colleague, Congressman Elijah Cummings:
"My thoughts are with the people of Baltimore as they mourn the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Elijah Cummings.
"The United States has lost a fierce advocate for civil rights who sought to make our society more fair and just.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Members of the Committee on Education and Labor in introducing the College Affordability Act – a comprehensive overhaul of the higher education system that lowers the cost of college for students and families, improves the quality of higher education through stronger accountability and expands opportunity by providing students the support and flexibility they need to succeed.
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today joined leaders from the Joint Board, participating institutions and other elected officials in Camden's "Eds and Meds" corridor to celebrate the opening of the new Joint Health Sciences Center at the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Broadway. The Center houses lab and training spaces for multiple universities and is the only facility in the state to house important functions of two four-year institutions, a county college and two medical schools.