Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, applauded Governor Phil Murphy and Liutenant Governor Sheila Oliver's 'Stronger and Fairer New Jersey' agenda.
"Governor Murphy understands that middle-class families are experiencing a long-term decline in their economic security and that we need to make our economy work for everyone," said Congressman Norcross. "I strongly support his call for Congress and the State Legislature to raise wages for hardworking Americans."
CAMDEN, NJ - Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced an agreement with the United States Navy to return an original gun barrel to the historic Battleship New Jersey along the Camden, New Jersey waterfront.
In all, three 16-inch gun barrels that were once part of the then-U.S.S. New Jersey are being loaded onto trucks today at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, will be hoisted by crane onto railcars tomorrow, and will begin the journey to permanent homes in New Jersey and Philadelphia, including one designated for the Battleship.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, 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) released its legislative agenda for 2018. The agenda includes commonsense, bipartisan legislation to address the opioid epidemic by supporting prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement efforts.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to expand eligibility for security grants to include non-profits in South Jersey. The Securing American Non-Profit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2017, H.R.1486, which Norcross co-sponsored, passed the House of Representatives unanimously.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the below statement on the recent escalation of anti-regime protests in Iran:
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the below statement on the passing of former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne:
"Today New Jersey mourns the passing of our elder statesman. Governor Brendan Byrne will be remembered for his outstanding service to the public as well as his legendary wisdom and wit. My family and I send our condolences to his wife and family, and we thank them for sharing him with us to the benefit of our state."
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement on his vote against the short-term continuing resolution (CR):
"Republican shortsightedness continues with this short-term funding bill that short-changes the American public. It fails to provide a much-needed raise to the minimum wage and ignores the needs of American workers, DREAMers, veterans, children and those struggling with the disease of addiction.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement on his NO vote on the Republican tax scam:
"Today Republicans in Congress chose to line the pockets of billionaires, the Trump family and big corporations at the expense of New Jersey families.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after a 13-hour markup, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, voted against HR 4508, which would amend and re-authorize the Higher Education Act. The partisan legislation, which was crafted behind-the-scenes and, before today, was never discussed in a public hearing, would make college more expensive for millions of working families.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced two affordable housing grants, totaling $3.25 million, for South Jersey construction projects to create homes for low-income and high-needs residents. Thanks to the grants, approximately 150 new units are set to be built in Cherry Hill and Gibbsboro.