Press Releases

CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that 16 areas in New Jersey's First Congressional District have been designated "opportunity zones" and will have pathways opened to kick-start economic revitalization.

An "opportunity zone" is a newly-created designation by the United States Treasury that will encourage investment in specific neighborhoods throughout New Jersey and the country. Norcross' announcement follows approval from the Treasury Department of the nominations put forward by the State of New Jersey and Governor Phil Murphy.

BLACKWOOD, NJ - At the Camden County Animal Shelter, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a new action in Congress to designate National Animal Rescue Day on the first Saturday of October every year.

More than a million stray cats and dogs are euthanized annually by overburdened shelters across the United States, and Animal Rescue Day will spur a mass campaign about shelters and why families should consider adopting these animals in need of permanent, stable homes.

CHERRY HILL, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Rowan University $1.25 million in federal grants for two of their professors' research projects.

The Faculty Early Career Development program awards – known as CAREER grants – support junior faculty who are in roles as teacher and are also conducting cutting-edge research.

CAMDEN, NJ - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-1) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined representatives from Rowan University, the New Jersey Education Association President, the American Federation of Teachers, and local teachers and students at Rowan's Camden Campus to discuss bicameral legislation that would help address the teacher shortage the United States is experiencing. (Click here to view or download photos.)

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today issued the following statement on the fiscal year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act:

"This $1.3 trillion budget was negotiated behind closed doors and released at the eleventh hour with no time for real consideration. After five Continuing Resolutions and two government shutdowns, Republicans still waited until the last minute to fund vital programs for South Jersey's families and provide predictability for our nation's military. This is no way to conduct business and the American people deserve better.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, led by Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), is urging Congress to protect the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)'s budget and keep its funding to at least current levels. Additionally, the Task Force asked Congress to reject any further cuts to ONDCP's funding, prevent reductions to its staff, and keep the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) and Drug-Free Communities (DFC) programs within ONDCP's jurisdiction.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, led by Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), is urging Congress to provide expanded funding for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). Currently, both the House and Senate FY 2018 appropriations bills provide funding for CARA, but there are differences in the funding levels.

LANHAM, MD – Today, a bipartisan group of members of the House Education and Workforce Committee toured the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) in Lanham, MD, which is jointly run by Local Union 26 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Congressman Donald Norcross, who began his career as an apprentice electrician, helped organize and lead the tour that included eight other bipartisan members of the Education and Workforce Committee.