Press Releases
Congresswoman Torres FY26 Community Projects $21 Million to California’s 35th Congressional District
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced the inclusion of 15 Community Project Funding requests in the House Appropriations Committee funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026. The bills including these projects have all been considered at the subcommittee level, and most have passed through the full Appropriations Committee and now advance to the House floor for consideration. If fully funded, these locally driven proposals would bring more than $21,772,000 in … Continue Reading
July 22, 2025
Bill Establishing an Eastvale ZIP Code Passed by the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) praised the passage of H.R. 672 by the House of Representatives. The bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for the city of Eastvale, in addition to other communities across the country. The bill now moves on to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Reps. Calvert and Torres both represent portions of the city of Eastvale in the House of Representatives. “The … Continue Reading
July 21, 2025
Congresswomen Norma Torres and Kat Cammack Tour D.C. 911 Dispatch Center
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) visited the District of Columbia's Office of Unified Communications to meet with public safety telecommunicators and officially launch the Congressional NextGen 911 Caucus for the 119th Congress. As the only bipartisan, bicameral organization in Congress focused exclusively on 911 emergency communications, the NextGen 911 Caucus plays a critical role in educating lawmakers, constituents, and … Continue Reading
July 21, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Demands Answers After ICE Detains Multiple People at Ontario Grocery Store
Ontario, CA — Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres responded to alarming reports that ICE agents detained multiple individuals at a Stater Bros supermarket in her district, following an alleged assault on an ICE agent. Congresswoman Torres’s staff was on site as the incident unfolded. When they attempted to speak with store management to gather information, they were dismissed and told to “take it up with corporate.” Her office has also received credible information that ICE agents were given … Continue Reading
July 17, 2025
Representatives Norma Torres and Pete Aguilar Lead Call to Reopen Inland Empire Job Corps Center Following Abrupt Closure and Court Orders
Washington, D.C. - Today, Inland Empire Representatives Norma Torres and Pete Aguilar, joined by Reps. Raul Ruiz, Judy Chu, and Mark Takano, sent a letter demanding immediate action from the Department of Labor (DOL), Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to fully reopen the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino, California. The letter also calls on DOL to follow recent federal court orders to keep the Job Corps Centers open and for the Trump Administration to reverse its reckless May 29 … Continue Reading
July 17, 2025
Representatives Torres, Lofgren, Jacobs, and Tran Lead Entire CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Immediate Release of $928 Million Education Funding Owed to California
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35), Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CA-18), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Derek Tran (CA-45), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-CA) led the entire California Democratic Congressional Delegation in demanding the Department of Education (ED) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) immediately release nearly $7 billion in Congressionally-appropriated funding for K-12 schools and … Continue Reading
July 16, 2025
Representatives Torres and Ruiz Condemn DHS for Blocking Congressional Oversight of Detention Centers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem condemning DHS for unlawfully obstructing and delaying Members of Congress seeking to conduct oversight visits to immigration detention facilities operated by DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a letter sent to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the lawmakers highlighted repeated violations of federal law, … Continue Reading
July 15, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Condemns U.S. Partnerships with Terrorist-Linked Regimes
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) formerly known as the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS), issued the following statement following subcommittee markup. The Congresswoman sounded the alarm on provisions that would deepen U.S. partnerships with regimes accused of collaborating with terrorist … Continue Reading
July 14, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Demands Answers from ICE After Reports of Aggressive, Racially-Targeted Arrests in the Inland Empire
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres wrote to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons demanding immediate answers following reports of aggressive, abusive, and racially discriminatory enforcement actions in the Inland Empire. Congresswoman Torres' office has received a surge of calls from frantic families unable to locate loved ones who were abruptly taken into ICE custody. Many have resorted to filing missing persons reports with … Continue Reading
July 08, 2025
Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation Announces New House of Representatives Online Staff Directory
Washington D.C. - Today, Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Ranking Member Norma Torres (CA-35) announced the official launch of LegiDex, the House of Representative's new online staff directory. LegiDex is a first-of-its-kind platform, built on data from a range of official House sources, that transforms the way staff can connect across House offices and agencies. "LegiDex is a powerful example of what we can … Continue Reading
July 02, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Leads Letter from Former Mayors in Urging Speaker Johnson to Halt Harmful Big Ugly Reconciliation Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), along with other former Mayors serving in Congress, sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, sounding the alarm on the devastating impacts of the House Republican-led Big Ugly reconciliation package. In the letter, the signers—all of whom have firsthand experience managing city budgets and responding to local community needs—warn that the bill’s drastic cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and job-creating tax credits would be … Continue Reading
July 02, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Fights to Protect Californians from Harmful Republican Cuts in the Big Ugly Bill By Introducing Key Amendments
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres introduced critical amendments to the House Republican-led reconciliation package to protect Americans from the bill’s most harmful provisions and ensure policies that would serve working families. Trump and Republicans have loaded this package with measures that gut healthcare, nutrition assistance, and state tax relief programs—stripping essential support from millions of working families, seniors, and children across the country. In … Continue Reading
June 30, 2025
Representatives Norma Torres and Adriano Espaillat Relaunch the Congressional New Americans Caucus for the 119th Congress
Washington, D.C. - In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, Chair Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) and Co-Chair Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) have officially relaunched the bipartisan New Americans Caucus for the 119th Congress. This Caucus is composed of first-generation Members of Congress dedicated to advancing awareness and policies that uplift new Americans across the nation. “As the only Member of Congress born in Guatemala, I am committed to amplifying the voices of new and … Continue Reading
June 30, 2025
Representatives Norma Torres and Brad Schneider Reintroduce the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) reintroduced the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act, legislation aimed at curbing illegal gun trafficking and reducing gun violence. The bill would require federally licensed firearms dealers to report the sale of two or more long guns—such as AR-15s or AK-47s—to the same individual within a five-day period. In 2022, law enforcement officials reported that the shooter from the Uvalde … Continue Reading
June 30, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Reintroduces Critical Asbestos Disclosure Bill During National Homeownership Month to Protect Renters and Homeowners
Washington, D.C. - During National Homeownership Month, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, reintroduced the Asbestos Exposure in Housing Reduction Act of 2025. This legislation would protect renters and homeowners nationwide by requiring full disclosure of asbestos hazards during the sale or lease of residential properties, with civil and criminal penalties for … Continue Reading
June 27, 2025
Torres Slams Homeland Security Funding Bill That Slashes FEMA, Cybersecurity, and Veterans
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) condemned the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations bill during a full committee markup, calling it “dangerous, cruel, and a threat to public safety, constitutional rights, and national security.” Torres blasted House Republicans for gutting FEMA, slashing cybersecurity funding, and enabling violent immigration enforcement tactics that have led to the wrongful detention and deportation of immigrants, veterans, and even … Continue Reading
June 27, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Condemns Republicans for Cutting $400 Million from Congressional Watchdog to Stop Investigations into the Trump Administration’s Illegal Actions
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres condemned the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill during a full committee markup and led an amendment to prevent Republicans from cutting $400 million from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent watchdog that roots out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Every dollar invested in the GAO results in $123 in savings, making GAO Congress’ most effective watchdog for protecting taxpayer … Continue Reading
June 26, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Introduces The Taxpayer Protection Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) unveiled The Taxpayer Protection Act, legislation that addresses politically motivated funding cuts, as well as the persistent imbalance between donor states’ federal tax contributions and the federal funding they receive. For months now, California has been subject to threats of across the board federal funding cuts because of the political whims of the Trump Administration. This is particularly offensive given California’s role … Continue Reading
June 25, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Leads Members in Requesting GAO Investigation into Potential Violations of Federal Law by ICE
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, joined by Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Congressman Lou Correa and Congresswoman Luz Rivas, sent a formal request to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro calling for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into potential violations of the Antideficiency Act by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The request follows an alarming incident on June 7, 2025, in which ICE … Continue Reading
June 24, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Leads Amendments to protect Americans’ Privacy, Ensure Safe Baby Formula, and Address the Threat of Bird Flu
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Norma Torres led three amendments during the Appropriations Committee Markup of the FY2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Bill, offering critical amendments to safeguard tens of millions of Americans’ personal information from DOGE and protect the public servants who work to ensure the safety and supply of infant formula and address the ongoing threat of bird flu from the indiscriminate and lawless firings implemented by … Continue Reading