Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) reintroduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers across the United States and end the income tax on tips these workers receive.
WASHINGTON, DC- Last week, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), cosponsored the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, landmark legislation to ensure U.S. private citizens' data is not subject to reckless and unlawful interference. The bill is designed to prevent Elon Musk from accessing sensitive data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems and was introduced by Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Haley Stevens (MI-11).
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) introduced the Parity Enforcement Act, which expands the U.S. Department of Labor's authority to hold health insurers and plan sponsors accountable for offering health plans that violate the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ) released a statement on the chaotic actions of President Trump and Elon Musk, as well as the federal funding freeze.
"Over the past two weeks, President Trump and Elon Musk have been wreaking havoc on the vital federal resources our government provides hardworking families and plunging our economy into uncertainty.
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released a statement on the H.R.29 vote.
"There's no doubt that America needs comprehensive immigration reform, which is why we offered language to address the problems with H.R. 29, however, the Senate neglected to make those changes. If passed into law, this bill would mean that someone with U.S. legal protected status could be deported for a nonviolent crime, such as shoplifting a piece of gum. That's not what our country stands for."
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WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-D) released a statement on President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship.
"The legal interpretation of the Constitution is clear - those born in the United States have the right to citizenship under the 14th Amendment. President Trump's executive order is unlawful and will be challenged in the courts."
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WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released a statement on President Donald Trump being sworn in as the 47th president.
"Today, as President Trump is sworn into his second term, we honor the peaceful transfer of power, which we once took for granted. It's a cornerstone of our democracy because it symbolizes that the American people and the American people alone are the ones who vote for their elected leaders.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released a statement on President Biden's legacy and historic accomplishments for South Jersey.
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released a statement on the H.R. 30 vote.
"No one condones domestic violence or sexual assault. People who commit these heinous crimes have no place in our society, and that's why they are already subject to incarceration and deportation.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released a statement on the H.R. 28 vote.
"Title IX, enacted in 1972 to ensure there was fairness in sports from kindergarten through college, must be strengthened and not weaponized. Changes to Title IX should not be taken lightly. In H.R. 28 Republicans have neglected to address many issues that could be harmful to our children and female athletes. It inflicts blanket bans without the ability of states, local governments, schools, and parents to make reasonable exceptions.