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October 28, 2026
Ontario, CA — Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) released the following statement on the passing of Dolores Huerta: “My heart is heavy as we mourn the loss of Dolores Huerta, a fearless leader whose courage changed this country and whose example changed what generations of Latinas believed was possible. “I admired Dolores deeply. She stood up in spaces where Latinas like us were dismissed, underestimated, and told to wait our turn. She organized, she led, and she demanded that our voice… Continue Reading
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