Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC - Today the leaders of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) applauded the passage of the INTERDICT Act in the House of Representatives. The Bipartisan Heroin Task Force has been working to advance the INTERDICT Act through the House, along with the other bills on its legislative agenda.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the leaders of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Annie Kuster (D-NH), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), wrote to President Trump urging him to follow through on his commitment to declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency. During a press conference on Monday, Trump indicated that he would declare a national emergency next week.

WASHINGTON, DC – Following the announcement that Social Security recipients will receive a 2% cost-of-living increase next year, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced he is re-introducing the Seniors' Security Act to help seniors who are struggling to pay their medical bills.

WASHINGTON, DC – Following the announcement from President Donald Trump that he will decertify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the below statement:

"Iran must never be allowed to become a nuclear threat to the world. Not now. Not ever. Unfortunately, the President's reckless decision to decertify Iran's compliance with the JCPOA could harm our alliances and embolden Iran.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross, Vice-Chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, provided testimony for the House Energy and Commerce Committee during Member Day on the opioid epidemic. The Member Day was set up as a platform for lawmakers from around the country to address the crisis and promote solutions.

Norcross noted: "More than 60,000 of our loved ones will die this year to the disease of addiction. This is a national emergency… Yet, many still refuse to call this a disease or an emergency."

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, on National Coming Out Day, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, led a letter urging Attorney General Jeff Sessions to stand against workplace discrimination. The letter specifically calls for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to interpret Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to protect gender identity and sexual orientation.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced $4,127,000 in rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to replace the deteriorating and aging portions of the water and sewer systems along Thomson Avenue in Paulsboro.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) – a co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Rebuilding America Task Force and electrician by trade – wrote to President Donald Trump on Monday expressing concern that his administration lacks a comprehensive plan for the future of America's infrastructure.