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Torres, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reclassify 9-1-1 Dispatchers as Protective Service Occupations
OMB currently classifies 9-1-1 dispatchers as clerical workers—the same category as secretaries, office clerks, and taxicab dispatchers. The 911 SAVES Act would update this classification to appropriately reflect the important role of 9-1-1 dispatchers in directing emergency response and providing lifesaving emergency medical instruction. Read More -
Helping California Families Recover From Wildfires
Thousands of California families were devastated by last year’s wildfire season. This month, the House passed my legislative proposal to help those families rebuild by increasing funding for the Community Development Fund. It’ll also aid communities in Texas and Puerto Rico that are still struggling to rebuild from Hurricanes Harvey and Maria. This is Congress doing its job--helping Americans in need. Read More -
Youth Advisory Committee
Applications are now open for the 2019 session of my Youth Advisory Committee. YAC is a unique opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to acquire leadership skills and learn about the major industries in the 35th District. Read More -
Bringing Jobs to the Inland Empire
Read the one year update to my Jobs Plan and learn about what I’m doing to help create jobs and grow the Inland Empire economy. Read More
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April 18, 2019
Press Release
ONTARIO, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-CA) released the following statement after the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report:
April 15, 2019
Press Release
National Science Foundation award will help boost STEM recruitment and expand research opportunities
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April 12, 2019
Press Release
Every year during the second week of April, the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and other public safety organizations honor public safety professionals
There are 100,000 public safety telecommunicators serving in more than 6,000 call centers across the nation