U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 1st District
Donald Norcross
Position · −0.42
- In office
- House 2014–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 72% of the House - Breaks on
- International Affairs 14%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 10%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Education and Workforce
- Bills on
- Labor and Employment
- Health
- Taxation
- Age
- 67
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RDamon Galdo$11K
Bottom line
Where Norcross has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Tactical Air and Land Forces (Armed Services)
- Armed Services · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Education and Workforce · 8th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 5408 Faster Labor Contracts Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
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Where Norcross breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Norcross voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- International Affairs 14% · 2 of 14 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 10% · 2 of 20 party 4%
- Finance and Financial Sector 10% · 1 of 10 party 8%
Every issue Pro See all 9 issues where Norcross has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Norcross broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActOn Passage · Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Feb 12, 2026 | To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.On Passage · Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings ActOn Passage · This bill modifies the requirements for fiduciaries of employer-sponsored retirement plans. | Not voting |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Norcross is saying
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Norcross, Pallone, Camden leaders meet to discuss nationwide lithium battery fires
September 10, 2026: EMR USA CEO Joe Balzano (second from left) gives tour of Camden recycling plant to Rep. Norcross, Rep. Pallone, and Mayor Carstarphen (left to right) CAMDEN — Congressmen Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Frank Pallone, Jr.…
“Lithium batteries aren’t going away, and communities are struggling to safely recycle them across the world. Reducing these fires will take a team effort, and the producers of these batteries need to play a more active role – especially since they know what happens to these batteries at the end of their lifecycle.”
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Norcross, Sen. Warren press Secretary Hegseth on cuts to Pentagon weapons safety office
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, and Representative Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Tactical Air and Land…
“The decision to purge the office of DOT&E has created significant and unnecessary risk that jeopardizes readiness, service member safety, acquisition reform, and taxpayer dollars.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Norcross voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 239 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Norcross’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 20
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
20 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 18 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 23 sponsored billsSponsored 23 (House median 25) · cosponsored 332 (median 289), 93 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Labor and Employment, Health, Taxation.
- H.R. 10689 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program for the improvement of remedial education programs at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10452 Credit for Prior Learning ActEducation · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10301 Peter McGuire Congressional Gold Medal ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9684 PATH ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Aug 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7471 Give America a Raise ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9790 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7116 SEPSIS ActHealth · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1392 Supporting the designation of a "National Learn to Swim Week" beginning on the 4th Sunday in June.Health · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 137 | 18% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 67 | 27% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 55 | 31% |
| Energy | 37 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 29 | 48% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 26 | 50% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 25 | 56% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 23 | 57% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 73% |
| International Affairs | 20 | 85% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 16 | 81% |
| Education | 15 | 33% |
| Immigration | 15 | 40% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 90% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Labor and Employment | 7 | 86% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% |
| Health | 6 | 67% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% |
| Law | 5 | 40% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Animals | 3 | 67% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Procedural | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Norcross voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DFrederica S. WilsonFL-2498%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Norcross most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Norcross’s campaign raised $1.7M: $725K (44%) from individuals and $791K (48%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Norcross
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 192.
- Across the Aisle PAC Independent PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
See how much each organization gave Norcross this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inNorcross’s own leadership PAC: Blue Power PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Norcross’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NJ-1Democrat2014–present
Seat
- State
- New Jersey
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 67
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6501
2427 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Cherry Hill, Camden
- Website
- norcross.house.gov
- DonaldNorcrossNJ
- donald_norcross
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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