Garden State Times

Congressman Donald Norcross, representing New Jersey's 1st district, is actively voicing his legislative priorities and concerns about health care policies through a series of posts on social media. A seasoned political figure, Norcross highlights specific legislative efforts and critiques current administrative policies, offering insight into his advocacy for workers' rights and health care access.

On April 7, 2025, Norcross posted about two significant legislative proposals aimed at supporting workers. He emphasized his commitment to workers' rights, stating, "Workers deserve a fair shot. Proud to lead the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act and Tax Fairness for Workers Act with @CongBoyle and @RepJudyChu. We’re ending tax breaks for union-busting and putting money back in workers’ pockets."

The following day, on April 8, 2025, Norcross expressed his concerns regarding potential changes to Medicaid, a vital health care program. He criticized actions by the former president, writing, "Medicaid provides health care to 70 million people, including over 150k in our community. It covers essential services like hospital visits, lab work, and childbirth. Trump's attack on Medicaid is life-threatening for millions, all so he can give tax cuts to billionaires."

Later on April 8, 2025, Norcross shared insights into his personal history with collective bargaining and the importance of supportive legislation. He wrote, "I know the power of collective bargaining because I’ve lived it. I spent decades at the negotiating table standing up for working families—fighting for fair pay, safer jobs, and better benefits like health care and retirement. This bill ensures that public-sector workers across"