Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) is in “stable condition” after suffering an “emergency medical event” in North Carolina over the weekend, his office revealed Monday.
Norcross, 66, was admitted to UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh on Sunday and the health issue is “likely related to his gallbladder,” the New Jersey Democrat’s office said in a statement.
“He is currently in good spirits and wants to thank the doctors, nurses, and support staff at UNC Rex Hospital for all their work on his behalf during his stay,” the congressman’s office said.
“When the Congressman is medically cleared to fly, he will be transferred back home to Cooper University Health Care in the coming days to complete his recovery,“ the statement continued.
Norcross, a former electrician and union leader, has represented the south Jersey counties of Camden, Gloucester and Burlington in the Garden State’s 1st Congressional District since 2014.
It’s unclear how long Norcross’s health issue will keep him away from congressional business.
The House is expected to soon take up votes on a Senate-passed budget blueprint, a bill to limit the reach of so-called “rogue” judges and a measure that would require proof of citizenship for people to vote.
The Democratic caucus in the lower chamber has seen two of its members die in office in recent weeks.
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) died last month after serving just two months and two days in Congress. He was 70.
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) died a week later at the age of 77 due to complications from lung cancer treatment.
Republicans currently have a 220-213 majority in the House, meaning they can lose three Republicans on a party-line vote if all members are present, and still pass legislation.
