Congresswoman Norma Torres

Representing the 35th District of California

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U.S. Service Academy Nominations

Each year, I have the honor of nominating talented students to the U.S. Service Academies. This year's deadline to apply is December 2, 2016.

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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.

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Congratulations to the 2016 Congressional Art Competition Winner!

Dalia Marin from A.B. Miller High School was selected as the winner of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. Her artwork will be on display in the U.S. Capitol Complex for one year.

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Local Events and Office Hours

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Latest News

Torres Introduces Bill to Make it Easier to Find Small Business Loans

September 23, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) introduced the Communicating Lender Activity Reports from the Small Business Administration (CLEAR SBA) Act which will make it easier for small businesses to find available lenders and get the capital they need to grow and succeed.

Issues:

Jobs and the Economy

ICYMI: Torres Op-Ed in The Hill - 911 dispatchers are not clerical workers

September 21, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - On September 20, 2016, The Hill published an op-ed by Rep.

Issues:

National Security and Foreign Policy

Torres Bill Brings Accountability to Wall Street Firms That Invest in Fire and Ambulance Services

September 15, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) introduced the 911 Emergency Services Protection Act to hold Wall Street firms accountable when they invest in local emergency services companies.

Issues:

National Security and Foreign Policy

Torres Amendment Holds Wall Street Accountable When Investing in Local Emergency Services

September 9, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) offered an amendment to H.R. 5424, the Investment Advisers Modernization Act of 2016, to address growing concern that investment in local emergency services companies by private equity firms is negatively impacting fire and ambulance response times and potentially placing lives at risk.

Issues:

National Security and Foreign Policy

Torres to OMB: 911 Dispatchers Are More Than Office & Support Staff

September 8, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget to object to their classification of 911 dispatcher, or “public safety telecommunicator”, as an “Office and Administrative Support Occupation” in the draft Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) and to urge them to classify this position as a “Protective Service Occupation” in the final SOC structure.

Issues:

National Security and Foreign Policy

In The News

Op-Ed - 911 dispatchers are not clerical workers

September 20, 2016 In The News

Rep. Norma J. Torres, The Hill

On any given day, a 911 dispatcher might direct police as a crime is in progress, provide lifesaving first aid, or speak to a caller on the brink of suicide. Dispatchers are critical members of the first responder community who use their specialized skills and training to save lives and keep communities safe. However, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has recently proposed that the position of “Public Safety Telecommunicator” be classified as an “Office and Administrative Support Occupation.”

Issues:

National Security and Foreign Policy

Ontario military shipping crate manufacturer keen on growth following tribal investment

August 15, 2016 In The News

Neil Nisperos, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

ONTARIO >> A local manufacturer of fiberglass shipping crates for military weapons is hoping to double in size and output over the next decade.

Issues:

Jobs and the Economy

Pomona awarded DOJ grant to help combat human trafficking and prostitution

August 10, 2016 In The News

John M. Blodgett, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

POMONA >> The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Pomona a grant to combat human trafficking and prostitution, the office of Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-Pomona, announced Wednesday.

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