Donald Norcross

This bill would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $20 an hour over three years, with annual adjustments afterward. It would also end lower minimum wages for tipped employees, newly hired workers under 20, and individuals with disabilities over several years.

This bill would set up new programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help hospitals better identify and treat sepsis, a life-threatening infection. It aims to reduce the 350,000 annual deaths from sepsis by improving education, data collection, and care standards for patients nationwide. The bill would set aside $20 million each year to pay for these efforts.

This bill would create a new federal grant program to help save old military ships and submarines. It would set aside $5 million each year to help museums and other groups fix up these vessels and offer training for maritime jobs. This means more people could learn about our naval history and get skills for future careers.

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This bill, called the "Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025," would require federal immigration officers to wear and use body cameras during public enforcement duties. It would set rules for how long video footage is kept and how it can be used. The goal is to make immigration enforcement more open and accountable.

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This bill would create a faster process for workers and employers to agree on a first union contract after employees vote to form a union. It sets strict deadlines for starting negotiations, mediation, and, if needed, binding arbitration. This aims to reduce long delays that often happen today, ensuring workers keep their current pay and benefits during talks.

This bill would change federal rules to make sure states provide unemployment benefits to workers who are unable to work because of a labor dispute, like a strike or a lockout. These workers would also be exempt from the usual requirement to be actively looking for work while receiving benefits. This means people involved in labor disputes could get financial support during these times.

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This bill would make Workers' Memorial Day a federal holiday, giving federal employees an additional paid day off each year. It would also mean some federal services might close on that day, affecting the general public.

This bill would set federal minimum standards for how public employees can form unions and bargain for their wages and working conditions. If a state's laws don't meet these standards, a federal agency would step in to ensure these rights are protected for certain employees. This aims to create more consistent labor rights for state and local government workers nationwide.