Donald Norcross

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

in committee

Give America a Raise Act

in committee

SEPSIS Act

in committee

“Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend Sergeant Michael ``Mike'' McLoone. Today, Friday, May 15, 2026, family, friends, and members of the community will gather in the gymnasium of Merchantville School in the Borough of Merchantville, New Jersey, to honor and recognize Sergeant Mike McLoone for his service to both his community and the United States of America. Mike McLoone is a first generation American, born to Irish immigrants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1945. After graduating from LaSalle College, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Fort Still, Oklahoma for his training. By May 1968, he was serving active duty in Vietnam, where he was deployed in the Delta Region with the 1st Battalion, 11th Artillery, 9th Infantry. Sergeant Mike McLoone served as an artillery crewman, specifically as the gunner of the cannon. In August of 1969, Sergeant Mike McLoone was among the first that President Nixon removed from Vietnam. He achieved the rank of Sergeant before he was honorably discharged in May of 1970. For his time in the armed services, he was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. [[Page E454]] Upon returning to the United States, Sergeant Mike McLoone married his wife of 55 years, Maureen McLoone and bought their first home in the Borough of Merchantville in 1974 at the corner of Centre Street and Chestnut Avenue. He became a certified public accountant and briefly moved out of Merchantville until returning once again in 1979 and has now lived for 47 years on Chestnut Avenue. There, Maureen and him raised their sons Andrew and Peter, who now both reside with their families in the Borough of Merchantville. Today, we recognize both Sergeant Mike McLoone's service to his country and his community. He has served on the Railroad Planning Committee in years past and served as both a coach and officer for the Merchantville Bambino Baseball League throughout the 1990's. Mike also has served on the Merchantville School Board for 7 years, including two years as president of the board. He is a member of American Legion Post 68 in Merchantville, VFW Post No. 6650 in Ocean City, and a member of the Merchantville Historical Society. He and Maureen have worked diligently to restore and preserve their home, the Centennial House, which has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1991. He and his family have supported businesses and organizations throughout Merchantville, buying a lifetime supply of chocolate nonpareils from Aunt Charlotte's. ____________________”

2026-05-15 · Veterans

“Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend Mary Campbell-Cruz for her outstanding service to the 1st Congressional District of New Jersey. On Friday, March 6, 2026, friends and colleagues gathered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to reflect on the distinguished public service of Mary Campbell-Cruz and celebrated her appointment to serve in Governor Mikie Sherrill's Cabinet as Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission. Today, we recognize her years of dedication to public service and her commitment to strengthening communities across our state. Mary Campbell-Cruz has built a career defined by leadership, service, and a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of residents throughout New Jersey. She has held numerous roles in public service such as Political Director for the largest healthcare union in the country, Director of the New Jersey Healthcare Workers Alliance for Quality in Long-Term Care, and early in her career, District Director for Congressman John Adler and Campaign Manager for Shelley Adler. At a young age Mary worked to ensure that residents received representation and support. Throughout these roles, she has worked to strengthen community engagement, develop policy initiatives, and support elected officials in advancing initiatives that benefit working families and local communities. Mary Campbell-Cruz earned her bachelor's degree in international relations and affairs, and economics from Washington College. Throughout her career she has applied her knowledge and expertise in government relations and strategic planning to support public institutions and strengthen the connection between government and the communities it serves. Today, Mary continues her distinguished career in public service through her leadership in New Jersey government, where she brings years of experience working alongside community leaders and elected officials, including her service as District Director and Chief of Staff to Congressman Donald Norcross. She now steps into a new role within the Governor's Cabinet, where she will continue advancing policies that support opportunity, strengthen communities, and improve the quality of life for residents throughout the Garden State. Alongside her professional achievements, she is also a devoted mother to her two children, Maddie and Braden, demonstrating her exceptional commitment to both public service and family. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me to honor and commend, Mary Campbell-Cruz, a citizen dedicated to both her state and community, and who has thoroughly served them to the best of her ability. ____________________”

2026-03-16 · Government Reform

“Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor and commend Master Sergeant Sandra ``Sandy'' McHugh, hometown hero of Collingswood. On Thursday, March 12, 2026, family, friends, and members of the community gathered at the Collingswood Senior Community Center in Collingswood, New Jersey, to honor and recognize Master Sergeant Sandy McHugh for her service to both her community and the United States of America. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in the Baldwin neighborhood, Master Sergeant Sandy McHugh went on to attend Carnegie Mellon University for Graphic Design. She transferred to Temple University's Tyler School of Art where she earned a bachelor's in fine arts and master's in film production. After graduating she began teaching art in Cherry Hill from first to sixth grade at Johnson Elementary. While teaching art, Master Sergeant Sandy McHugh served in the Air National Guard and went back to school, attending Glassboro State to earn her master's degree in education. Sandy taught at Johnson Elementary school for 30 years and simultaneously served [[Page E220]] for 29 years as a member of the 108th Air Refueling Wing of the Air Force National Guard. Stationed at McGuire Air Force Base. she achieved the rank of Master Sergeant by the time she was honorably discharged. Sandy served in the office of public relations for 21 years and spent the remaining years as the head non-commissioned officer in the Chaplain's Office. Throughout her career she travelled the country educating fellow members on services of the Chaplain's Office, contributed photographic work on behalf of the Air National Guard, protected the chaplain, and organized drives to help both soldiers and their families before and after deployment. Today, Master Sergeant Sandra ``Sandy'' McHugh is a 50-year resident of the Borough of Collingswood. She has played a role in the education of many students for whom her garden was a stop for class field trips. Throughout the years, she has also donated her personal art supplies to Collingswood Schools. Sandy is also the owner of the Seacoast Art Gallery in Topsail, North Carolina, that she opens and operates each summer. The walls are covered with her artwork and spaces filled with ceramic and pottery artwork from local artists. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring and commending Master Sergeant Sandra ``Sandy'' McHugh a citizen dedicated to both her country and community, and who has thoroughly served them both to the best of their ability. ____________________”

2026-03-16 · Veterans