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Asbury Park Press. By Dan Radel
...A $41 million munitions construction project at Picatinny Arsenal is in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump's push to divert Pentagon funds to build his border wall with Mexico.
Patch. By Anthony Bellano
...Rowan College at Burlington County will host a summit intended to help eliminate barriers veterans face when seeking work.
..."Our brave military men and women risk their lives every day in defense of our country. When they come home from their active duty service, it becomes our duty to ensure they can smoothly transition into a rewarding career. That requires partnerships like Hereoes2Hire, which can connect these highly skilled American heroes to companies that value their diligence and commitment to getting the job done," Norcross said.
NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant
...Legislation setting defense policy for the 12 months beginning Oct. 1 would block the Pentagon from closing military bases, ensuring another year of protection for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
..."Both achievements are critical to our national security, the state's economy and the tens of thousands of military and civilian employees at the base," said Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1st Dist.), another New Jersey freshman member of the committee.
NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant
..."Since the moment President Trump made this unconstitutional power grab, I have said it makes America less safe," said Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st Dist., another member of the House Armed Services Committee.
Insider NJ.
...Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. re-introduced The Equality Act, which would provide explicit federal non-discrimination protections to LGBTQ Americans. The bill has unanimous support from New Jersey's Democratic Congressional Delegation and is a top legislative priority for the pro-equality majority.
Funding for critical national security missions at JBMDL, Picatinny, 177th Fighter Wing at Atlantic City potentially at stake
NJ delegation overwhelmingly rejects Trump's national emergency declaration
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act:
"I've always supported making voting easier, not harder – and it's a good thing we finally have the opportunity to give more Americans the ability to have their voices heard, to implement campaign finance reform and to restore trust in our public institutions.
New Jersey Globe. By Nikita Biryukov
Reps. Donald Norcross, Mikie Sherrill and Tom Malinowski lauded the House's passage of a bill that would increase ballot access, limit dark money and pump up oversight of federal officials.
..."I've always supported making voting easier, not harder – and it's a good thing we finally have the opportunity to give more Americans the ability to have their voices heard, to implement campaign finance reform and to restore trust in our public institutions," Norcross said.
Caucus Focus: Issues of Importance for Construction Workers;
Meeting Guest: Ironworkers' International President
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) and David McKinley, P.E. (R-WV-01) hosted the inaugural meeting of the Congressional Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus in the 116th Congress. With both new and seasoned colleagues in attendance, the meeting focused on infrastructure, apprenticeships, retirement security and prevailing wage.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross - a former minimum-wage worker - voted in favor of the Raise the Wage Act, of which he is a lead sponsor, in the House Committee on Education and Labor. This marked the first vote in more than a decade to raise the federal minimum wage.