Donald Norcross — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey, 2026

Donald Norcross voted against the Republican Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill, advocating for greater oversight and accountability for DHS and ICE operations. He introduced the Trust Through Transparency Act to mandate body cameras for ICE agents, emphasizing the need for transparency and rule of law. He also voted against H.R.29, which he believed would allow deportation for nonviolent offenses, and supports comprehensive immigration reform including a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers.

“There's no doubt that America needs comprehensive immigration reform, but H.R.29 doesn't accomplish that goal. 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.” — Representative Donald Norcross, statement on the H.R.29 vote, January 8, 2025.”

Donald Norcross voted in 2026 to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, aiming to prevent rising healthcare premiums and ensure affordable access for millions, including 24,000 constituents in New Jersey's First Congressional District. He also secured $1 million in Community Project Funding for Maryville Integrated Care to expand telehealth services and improve treatment for substance use and mental health challenges. Norcross advocates for making ACA tax credits permanent, believing all Americans deserve access to quality, affordable healthcare.

“Healthcare is not a privilege; it is a right. I am fighting to make the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits permanent and healthcare more affordable for all who need it." – Donald Norcross, Member of Congress (from CamdenCounty.com report on 2025 progress)”

Donald Norcross voted to advance provisions of the Build Back Better Act on September 9, 2021, supporting historic investments to combat climate change. He emphasized the need for climate monitoring, funding for climate research, and developing a climate-ready workforce. Norcross stated that investing in climate response also lays the foundation for economic growth and job creation, underscoring the urgency of responding to the climate crisis.

““Climate change isn’t coming, it’s already here,” said Congressman Norcross. “Last week, tornadoes and flooding caused by Ida devasted portions of New Jersey, underscoring why we must respond to the climate crisis. Today’s vote sends a clear message: to build back better, America needs historic levels of investment in climate monitoring; we need to fund institutions and universities that are on the cutting-edge of climate research; and we need a climate-ready workforce. Climate change and job creation go hand in hand, and by investing in our climate response we are laying the foundation for economic growth and generating good-paying jobs. I am proud to vote for these vital investments in America’s future to ensure our nation is prepared as climate change brings increasingly extreme [...]” - United States Congressman Donald Norcross, from "Norcross Votes to Advance Science, Space and Technology Committee’s Provisions of the Build Back Better Act, Including Historic Investments to Combat Climate Change," September 9, 2021.”

Donald Norcross supports abortion rights and reproductive freedom, stating that the Supreme Court's decision to roll back women's rights is disgraceful and harms women by taking away their most basic human right: the right to control their own bodies. He believes women's health care decisions should be made by women in consultation with their doctors. He is endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All for the 2026 election.

“The decision by conservative justices on the Supreme Court to allow states to roll back the rights of women is disgraceful. It will harm women across the United States, particularly poor and working-class women, by taking away their most basic human right: the right to control their own bodies. Women's health care decisions should be made by women in consultation with their doctors. (Congressman Donald Norcross, 6abc.com)”

Donald Norcross voted to support H.R. 7691 for Ukraine aid and H.R. 256 to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq, emphasizing Congress's constitutional role. He criticized independent presidential war powers and scarcity of national security briefings. He also advocates for transparency and accountability in national security operations like ICE, and has called for reviews of Visa procedures and closing loopholes for individuals on terror watchlists to buy firearms.

“National Security: Recent events in Europe and America have reminded us that terrorism continues to be a threat in our society. I’ve called for common-sense steps to protect Americans, like conducting reviews of our Visa procedures and ending the outrageous terrorist background check loophole that currently allows people on our nation’s Terror Watchlist to legally purchase deadly firearms and explosives. We don’t let suspected terrorists board airplanes, and I am determined to make sure they can’t buy guns either. -- Donald Norcross, via Ballotpedia”

Donald Norcross advocates for significant investment in education, co-introducing the Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 to provide over $130 billion for public school infrastructure, particularly in high-poverty areas. He emphasizes creating safe learning environments and ensuring affordable, accessible higher education to prevent student debt. Norcross also supports expanding opportunities in Pre-K, vocational, technical, and apprenticeship training programs.

““Every student should be able to go to school in a building that’s safe, clean, and built to help them succeed,” said Congressman Norcross. “That means rebuilding and repairing the schools they walk into every day, not letting roofs leak, boilers fail, or air quality put their health at risk. That's why I was honored to introduce the Rebuild America's Schools Act with Congressman Scott, to make our schools safer and healthier while creating over 2 million jobs across the country. Our kids are our future, and we have a responsibility to invest in them.” (Congressman Norcross, Press Release, February 4, 2026)”

Donald Norcross advocates for expanding and strengthening background checks for gun purchases. He supports 'No Fly, No Buy' legislation to prevent individuals on the nation's Terror Watchlist from legally acquiring firearms, citing national security as a primary concern. In 2016, he demanded a vote on gun safety measures following the Orlando massacre.

“I’ve called for common-sense steps to protect Americans, like conducting reviews of our Visa procedures and ending the outrageous terrorist background check loophole that currently allows people on our nation’s Terror Watchlist to legally purchase deadly firearms and explosives. We don’t let suspected terrorists board airplanes, and I am determined to make sure they can’t buy guns either. - Donald Norcross, Ballotpedia (under 'National Security' campaign theme, as of 2026 campaign cycle)”