Overview

• Rep. Donald Norcross was hospitalized on Sunday in North Carolina after experiencing a gallbladder-related medical emergency.
• His office confirmed he is in stable condition at UNC Rex Hospital and is receiving exceptional care.
• Plans are in place to transfer Norcross to Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey once he is medically cleared to fly.
• The hospitalization raises concerns for House Democrats, who are preparing for a closely contested budget reconciliation vote on Wednesday.
• The Democratic caucus faces additional pressure due to recent vacancies, leaving the House balance at 220 Republicans to 213 Democrats.