Donald Norcross

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Civil rights and liberties43 actions

Norcross compiled a voting record on civil rights and liberties marked by consistent support for protections against discrimination and harassment, particularly regarding antisemitic conduct and religious identifications. He voted in favor of measures condemning antisemitism in educational and institutional settings, correcting religious designations on military graves, and protecting Holocaust remembrance, while also supporting restrictions on tax-exempt status for organizations designated as terrorist entities. Conversely, Norcross voted against legislation that would have restricted transgender student participation in school sports and against efforts to overturn Department of Education protections from sex-based harassment and discrimination. He also opposed measures limiting disability access accommodations for veterans and rejected several bills that would have restricted individual speech and expression through censure or condemnation of elected representatives. His record reflects prioritization of safeguards against discrimination tied to religion and identity while expressing skepticism toward legislative actions that restrict speech or reduce existing civil rights protections.

Criminal justice44 actions

Norcross's criminal justice voting record reflects a priority on drug trafficking enforcement and human trafficking prevention alongside skepticism toward certain law enforcement expansions and district-level criminal justice reforms. He voted affirmatively on legislation increasing penalties for fentanyl trafficking, funding drug control enforcement programs, training federal employees to identify human trafficking victims, and enhancing law enforcement access to less-lethal weapons. Conversely, Norcross voted against multiple measures that would expand police authority or reverse criminal code reforms, including bills affecting police use of force restrictions, body camera requirements, and public access to disciplinary records. He also opposed legislation that would lower the age threshold for adult criminal prosecution, expand bail bond regulation in ways affecting defendant affordability, and strip Washington D.C. of sentencing law reform authority. His record demonstrates distinction between support for enforcement mechanisms targeting specific criminal activities and resistance to broader expansions of prosecutorial discretion or reductions in procedural protections for defendants.

Economy and labor65 actions

Norcross compiled a voting record emphasizing public and private capital investment in infrastructure and workforce development. He consistently supported measures expanding financing mechanisms for small businesses, including reduced equity requirements for property development and streamlined pathways to public markets, alongside programs dedicated to veteran employment and underrepresented entrepreneurs. He voted repeatedly for federal infrastructure funding spanning water systems, airports, broadband expansion, and engineering safety standards, as well as for workforce development initiatives extending job training programs and disaster assistance for rural businesses. On labor matters, Norcross voted to restore federal employee collective bargaining rights on two separate occasions and supported wage protections for tipped workers. He rejected several measures limiting labor protections and regulatory oversight, including a proposal blocking climate and social considerations in retirement investment decisions and legislation that would have narrowed joint employer liability standards. Norcross voted against a small number of infrastructure proposals, including a hydroelectric project land transfer and fiber optic cable streamlining, suggesting selective application of infrastructure support rather than blanket endorsement of all development.

Education20 actions

Norcross has supported federal funding initiatives targeting underserved educational populations, including rural schools, Holocaust education programs, and veterans pursuing technology training. He voted to protect student veterans' educational benefits when institutional failures prevented course completion and to make college more affordable for students from U.S. territories through in-state tuition pricing. Conversely, Norcross voted against measures expanding early financial aid application access, parental curriculum oversight, and transparency requirements regarding foreign funding in higher education institutions. He also rejected bills addressing pregnant student support resources, career and technical education workforce connections, and accreditation standards related to social and political instruction. His record reflects support for targeted educational investments in specific populations alongside resistance to transparency mandates and curricular governance changes.

Environment and energy127 actions

Norcross compiled a voting record substantially oriented toward environmental protection and clean energy advancement, though with notable support for fossil fuel infrastructure development. He consistently voted against measures that would weaken environmental regulations, including repeated rejections of bills that would overturn land protections, restrict EPA authority over emissions and water quality, or streamline fossil fuel extraction on public lands. He voted to preserve endangered species protections, fund marine conservation and debris cleanup, expand Everglades ecosystem stewardship, and support weather research infrastructure. However, Norcross voted affirmatively for legislation advancing nuclear energy production, funding pipeline and natural gas storage research, and protecting fracking operations from federal restrictions while preserving state regulatory authority. He also declined to support several bills aimed at expanding mineral extraction for clean energy transition purposes. His record demonstrates consistent support for traditional environmental conservation measures and regulatory protections while showing openness to fossil fuel development infrastructure and production alongside clean energy initiatives.

Fiscal policy72 actions

Norcross's fiscal policy voting record reflects skepticism toward measures that reduce government revenue or constrain spending authority. He voted against bills that would lower tax collections through expanded deductions, reduced mortgage fees, and carved-out tax exemptions. He opposed multiple budget frameworks and procedural votes on appropriations bills across fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as measures that would cap federal spending relative to revenue or grant the executive branch authority to rescind previously appropriated funds. He voted against blocking regulatory disclosure requirements and opposed restrictions on IRS reporting of digital asset transactions. Conversely, Norcross supported continuing appropriations at existing levels, borrowing authority to cover current obligations, and disaster-relief tax accommodations. He voted affirmatively on consumer transparency measures such as mandatory hotel fee disclosure and voted to enable various spending allocations across federal departments and agencies. His record demonstrates consistent backing for sustained government spending and revenue collection mechanisms, combined with opposition to measures that would reduce either revenues or spending flexibility.

Government accountability and transparency170 actions

Norcross compiled a voting record on government accountability and transparency that emphasized disclosure and oversight mechanisms while maintaining skepticism toward citizenship-based electoral restrictions and certain forms of congressional power assertion. He voted in favor of measures requiring federal agencies to conduct strategic performance reviews, strengthening Department of Agriculture reporting requirements, and enhancing corporate transparency through voting structure disclosures. Norcross supported legislation enabling congressional election observers, requiring ticket sellers to disclose fees upfront, limiting secret government access to tech company records, and mandating public release of investigation documents. He backed bills increasing transparency in federal building usage, requiring disclosure of postal vehicle crash data, establishing prison ombudsman oversight, and mandating public disclosure of federal settlement agreements. However, Norcross consistently opposed voting eligibility restrictions tied to citizenship status and census citizenship disclosure requirements, indicating concern that such measures could reduce political representation for certain populations. He voted against multiple bills expanding congressional power to overturn executive regulations without standard public hearings, against impeachment proceedings and war powers challenges to the executive branch, and against procedures enabling removal of the Speaker, suggesting reservations about using accountability mechanisms in partisan contexts. Norcross also opposed bills requiring enhanced cost analysis documentation for regulatory impacts and establishing investigative bodies to examine federal data collection practices, indicating selective application of transparency principles.

Healthcare48 actions

Norcross's healthcare voting record demonstrates consistent support for veteran services, substance abuse treatment, and pediatric health initiatives. He voted affirmatively on legislation expanding home and community-based care alternatives for veterans, funding emergency medical services for children in trauma, reauthorizing cancer registries for firefighters, and extending federal programs addressing substance use disorders through 2028. He supported increased research funding for maternal and child health outcomes and pediatric disease research at the NIH. Norcross voted negatively on several healthcare-related measures, including bills addressing disability-based cost calculations in federal healthcare programs, studying cancer rates in Vietnam veterans, requiring vaccine mandates for healthcare workers at Medicare and Medicaid facilities, and investigating occupational cancer risks in veterans. His record shows alignment on direct service expansion and treatment funding while diverging on certain disease surveillance, prevention requirements, and coverage restriction measures.

Immigration42 actions

Norcross's voting record on immigration legislation reflects support for humanitarian pathways and family reunification alongside skepticism of enforcement-focused measures. He voted in favor of temporary protected status for Haitian nationals, advanced border surveillance technology, and a registry to reunite separated Korean American families. Conversely, Norcross consistently voted against bills that would expand detention protocols, restrict asylum eligibility, increase criminal penalties for unauthorized entry, penalize local governments that limit immigration enforcement cooperation, or deny access to public services and shelter for undocumented immigrants. His record shows particular opposition to measures that would reduce asylum access or create additional barriers at the southern border, though he supported a national emergency declaration related to border security and voted for enhanced surveillance infrastructure.

National security and foreign policy165 actions

Norcross maintained a voting record characterized by strong support for counterterrorism measures, sanctions against adversarial nations, and congressional oversight of military operations. He voted affirmatively on legislation authorizing sanctions against foreign piracy, supporting maritime security, and restricting technology exports to Iran, as well as measures targeting terrorist financing, Chinese government influence over critical infrastructure, and Iranian energy sector revenues. Norcross consistently backed funding for the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and emergency military support to Israel, alongside diplomatic initiatives strengthening partnerships with Southeast Asian allies and advancing human rights advocacy regarding China's treatment of Uyghurs. His record reflected support for assertions of congressional authority over military decisions, voting yes on bills requiring legislative approval before military operations against Iran, terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere, and Venezuela. However, Norcross diverged from some hawkish positions on China policy, voting against sanctions targeting Chinese Communist Party leadership and restrictions on Chinese shipping infrastructure involvement, as well as measures addressing fentanyl trafficking by Chinese entities. He also rejected several bills related to Georgia sanctions, energy security protections from Chinese acquisition, and immigration restrictions tied to Hamas affiliations. Notably, Norcross voted against emergency military funding for Israel on at least one occasion while supporting it on another, suggesting variable positions on supplemental defense appropriations.

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