Mr. Speaker, I am a union electrician by trade and a proud member of IBEW Local 351. I have spent my entire life fighting for workers to get a fair shake from their employers. I am proud to rise in support of what would be the most impactful protection for workers' rights in nearly 100 years, my Faster Labor Contracts Act. Whether it is safer working conditions, better pay, or even something as simple as getting the weekend off from work, unions have been making people's lives better for generations.
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Donald Norcross
Representative · New Jersey · Democrat
Donald Norcross
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment. This amendment requires a report to outline the option for reducing the Department of Defense civilian workforce by 200,000 workers, a very arbitrary number. It is truly stunning, a continuation of unprecedented attacks on our Federal civilian workforce that we have seen under this administration led by the very top, by President Trump and his Cabinet. I will remind my colleagues that President Trump established DOGE last year, which resulted in cuts across the entire Federal workforce of over 280,000 employees.
Biography
Donald Norcross began his career as an electrician and labor leader, advocating for workers' rights in New Jersey. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for New Jersey’s 1st District in 2014, he prioritizes workforce development, affordable healthcare, and strengthening infrastructure. Norcross has championed legislation to expand apprenticeships and serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Through pragmatic problem-solving and a focus on economic opportunity, he represents his district’s interests with a hands-on, community-driven approach.
Education
- A.S. in Criminal Justice, Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ1979
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2014-PresentRepresenting New Jersey's 1st district
Member, United Way Board of Directors
1992–2014Business Agent/assistant Business Manager, Ibew Local 351
1998–2014President, Southern New Jersey Afl-Cio Central Labor Council
1995–2011Member, New Jersey General Assembly
2010Member, New Jersey Senate
2010–14Vice President, United Building Trades Council of Southern New Jersey
2004–13President/ceo, Union Organization for Social Service
1993–98Electrician, Ibew Local 351
1979–93
Policy Focus
Labor and Employment25%
Government Operations and Politics11%
Taxation11%
Health11%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Donald Norcross's record in Congress.
Apprenticeship Expansion
Championed the Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act to expand workforce training and registered apprenticeships.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Funding
Secured federal funding for infrastructure improvements and mission support at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
Opioid Response Funding
Helped obtain federal grants to combat the opioid crisis in South Jersey communities.
Affordable Healthcare Advocacy
Co-sponsored legislation to lower prescription drug costs and protect coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Education and Workforce
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