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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
October 08, 2026Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) introduced the Improving Access to WIC Act, legislation to make it easier to enroll in and stay connected to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). As families struggle with the ongoing affordability crisis, WIC helps feed mothers from the moment they find out they are pregnant to when their children are five years old. WIC not only helps moms access free, healthy foods, but also helps with breastfeeding suppor… Continue Reading