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October 23, 2026
— Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) announced that she had secured numerous wins for communities in the 35th Congressional district in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. The bill, which recently passed the House of Representatives, includes $172.5 million in new and increased authorizations for Inland Empire water infrastructure in the 35th Congressional District. The legislation prioritizes federal assistance for local priorities submitted by Torres to improve water reliabilit… Continue Reading
October 22, 2026— Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres introduced the Streamlining Affordable Housing Act, legislation to help states simplify affordable housing financing so projects can move forward faster and at lower cost. The bill would provide federal grants to help states consolidate their financing programs and establish one-stop shops where builders can access state funding through a single, universal application process. Affordable housing developers must often stitch together funding from multiple publ… Continue Reading
October 15, 2026Today, during National Manufacturing Month, Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35) and Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) introduced the bipartisan Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act of 2026, legislation to help workers train for and connect with advanced manufacturing careers. The legislation, which was inspired by the successful public-private partnership that created the InTech Center at Chaffey College in Fontana, would direct the Department of Labor to initiate pilot projects between local com… Continue Reading