U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s 1st district, recently addressed opioid treatment reforms and labor contract legislation in a series of posts on his social media account.
On September 15, 2025, Norcross commented on recent trends in opioid-related deaths and the potential impact of federal policy changes. He wrote, “The @nytimes is right: opioid deaths are finally declining after years of devastation. Trump’s Big Ugly Bill threatens to erase that progress. Two-thirds of patients in opioid treatment rely on Medicaid and Trump’s cuts put their care and treatment facilities at risk.”
In a separate post on the same day, Norcross promoted legislative efforts to reform access to methadone for those with opioid use disorder. He stated, “But we can’t give up on the progress we’ve made. My Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act builds on what works and reforms the outdated regulations around methadone. If you can get a prescription for opioids at the pharmacy, you should be able to get your treatment there too.”
Addressing labor issues the following day, September 16, Norcross advocated for more timely union contract negotiations. He posted, “When workers vote to form a union, they should have a seat at the bargaining table. But too often, companies stall the process, leaving workers without a voice. The Faster Labor Contracts Act fixes that. Join me, the @Teamsters, and @reppetestauber live at 2 pm to introduce the”.
Norcross has represented New Jersey’s 1st District in Congress since replacing Rob Andrews in 2014 and previously served both in the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate between 2010 and 2014. Born in Camden in 1958, he continues to reside there while serving as an advocate for healthcare reform and workers’ rights.
