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May 12, 2026
Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a co-sponsor of H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025, celebrated the passage of bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal efforts against organized retail theft, cargo theft, and supply chain crime. The bill expands federal enforcement tools to target criminal organizations involved in large-scale theft operations, strengthens money laundering penalties tied to organized retail crime, and improves coordination between federal … Continue Reading
May 07, 2026Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), alongside 28 House members, introduced a resolution to designate May 3 through May 9, 2026 as National Wildfire Preparedness Week. The resolution raises awareness of fire safety and prevention while encouraging individuals, families, and communities to take proactive steps to reduce risks and safeguard properties. "Wildfires are one of the most dangerous natural disasters facing our nation, and after seeing thousands of Californians lose their homes in… Continue Reading
April 30, 2026Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) during the House Appropriations Subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill, spoke out against harmful cuts that would take food off the tables of women, children, and working families. Rep. Torres voted against the bill. The Republican proposal cuts $200 million from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), reduces acce… Continue Reading