Press Releases
Only Central American in Congress Ensures U.S. Foreign Policy Helps Stabilize Region
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the only Central American serving in Congress, today included multiple provisions in the must-pass FY21 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill to fight corruption, protect vulnerable populations and root out corrupt actors in the Northern Triangle.
Lawmaker Adds Provision to Halt “Twitter Tantrum” Executive Order in Must-Pass Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced that legislation she authored to halt President Trump’s executive order (E.O.
POMONA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) is urging the Federal Coronavirus Taskforce to ensure coronavirus tests are available for anyone who needs one. The request comes after Inland Empire residents contacted Rep.
POMONA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today led a bipartisan group of 14 lawmakers in demanding answers from U.S.
POMONA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced more than $9.6 million in federal funding for the Inland Empire included in the California State Budget released by Governor Newson on Monday.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), who is the mother to an Air Force Veteran, today condemned President Trump for refusing to act on information that Russia was paying bounties for the lives of American service members in Afghanistan. Instead, Trump continued to curry favor with the autocrat as he paid blood money for American lives.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Vice Chair of the Congressional Pro Choice Caucus, reacted today to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June Medical Services v.
Former Long-Time 911 Dispatcher Relied on Firsthand Experiences in Call for Key Provisions
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today voted in favor of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, legislation to address systemic racism in law enforcement and protect black and brown communities from discriminatory police practices.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) introduced the Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act this week – legislation to halt the implementation of Executive Order 3925.
Lawmakers calls for 2006 Report to be Made Public in Entirety and Updated
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma J.