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July 22, 2015

Washington, DC - Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced an $850,000 U.S. Health & Human Services grant for the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

The School of Osteopathic Medicine will use the funds to launch a brand new initiative, the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.


July 20, 2015

Washington, DC- Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) is pleased to announce a $7,714,147 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HUD) grant to the Center for Family Services' Head Start program in Camden County.

The multi-million dollar grant will help the organization fulfill its mission of preparing preschool-aged children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Issues: Education

July 20, 2015

Washington, DC – Nearly 3 years after being battered by Superstorm Sandy, Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01)today announced more federal financial assistance for the State of New Jersey.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $19,337,503 million grant to the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management for costs related to Superstorm Sandy.

Issues: Environment

July 19, 2015

Camden, NJ - Friday, Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Democratic Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-5) got a first-hand look at South Jersey workers at their best.


July 19, 2015

Cherry Hill, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced today that South Jersey will receive $158,700 in federal aid to help veterans and their families transition out of homelessness and into permanent housing.

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July 16, 2015

Washington, DC - Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced a 5-year federal grant that will support Rutgers University-Camden students not just to get into college, but finish their post-secondary schooling with a college degree.

The U.S. Department of Education grant, known as the TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS) will award an initial $220,000 to Rutgers-Camden students.

Issues: Education

July 14, 2015

Washington, DC - Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today applauded an initiative to expand high speed Internet to deserving students in The City of Camden.

The pilot program, ConnectHome, is a private-public partnership that will connect broadband service to 27 U.S. cities including Camden.

Issues: Education

July 12, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today was informed that the State of New Jersey has formally submitted a request for federal disaster aid for the June 23rd storms that left widespread damage across Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, and Atlantic Counties.

In the aftermath of the storms, Rep. Norcross urged Governor Chris Christie to issue a disaster declaration, which would enable local municipalities saddled with the costs associated with storm cleanup to receive federal funding assistance.


July 12, 2015

Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement regarding the nuclear agreement reached between the United States, Iran, and our international counterparts:


July 9, 2015

Washington, DC - Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined colleagues from the House of Representatives in Washington, DC today to champion the "Make It In America" campaign.

The multi-pronged jobs initiative, spearheaded by House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), explores investments in America's "workforce of the future" through education and training.

Issues: Budget Education