Norcross, Donald

Donald Norcross has represented New Jersey's 1st Congressional District since 2014. Born in Camden, he began his career as an electrical apprentice and rose to become a leader in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and president of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO. Before entering Congress, he served in both the New Jersey General Assembly and the State Senate, where he advocated for minimum wage increases and higher education reform.

In the House, Norcross serves on the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Education and the Workforce. He holds a leadership role as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. His legislative priorities are deeply rooted in his background as a tradesperson, focusing on expanding registered apprenticeships, protecting workers' rights to organize, and strengthening the federal minimum wage. He is also a co-founder of the Labor Caucus and the bipartisan Building Trades Caucus.

Beyond labor issues, Norcross is active in national security and public health policy. He has sponsored legislation such as the SEPSIS Act and the Battery Fire Prevention Act, while also supporting measures to lower prescription drug costs and improve veterans' healthcare. His work on the Armed Services Committee includes overseeing significant defense budgets and advocating for military installations within his region.