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 — Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA) is calling for an immediate and full investigation into the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, who recently engaged in a violent and unconscionable attack on members of Congress while they were conducting oversight over the executive branch at the ICE Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. "This is an attack on our democracy and an abuse of power that cannot and will not be tolerated. Being an appropriator doesn't mean giving …  Continue Reading

—Today, Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35) joined Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, in leading a request to the Library of Congress Inspector General Kimberly Benoit seeking an investigation and continued monitoring of potential improper communications between the Library of Congress—a legislative branch agency—and the executive branch, including the possibility of the unauthorized transfer of congressional or Library data to executive branch agencies an…  Continue Reading

 -  On Mother’s Day, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres reintroduced the Pink Tax Repeal Act, legislation that would prohibit gender-based price discrimination on consumer goods and services that are substantially similar. The legislation targets unjust pricing practices that disproportionately impact mothers and women. "It's outrageous that in 2025, women, especially mothers, are still paying more than men for everyday items like razors, shampoo, and dry cleaning — simply because they’re marketed t…  Continue Reading