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Congresswoman Norma Torres

Representing the 35th District of California

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Rep. Norma Torres Statement on Latest Trumpcare Legislation

September 20, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement on the Republican Senate Healthcare proposal by Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA).

 

Issues:
Health Care

Torres Demands Action and Answers on Equifax Data Breach

September 15, 2017 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) joined in sending a letter to Richard F. Smith, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, expressing concern and demanding answers about the recent massive security breach and the company’s troubling response.
Issues:
National Security and Foreign Policy

Torres Introduces Bill to Increase Affordable Housing Options

September 15, 2017 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) introduced the HUD Manufactured Housing Modernization Act of 2017, a bill to increase the availability of affordable housing by modernizing outdated regulations so they include new manufactured housing options.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

House Passes Torres Amendment Helping U.S. Manufacturers Compete in the Global Economy

September 13, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan amendment offered by Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) increasing funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program to help American manufacturers increase exports.

 

Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Homeland Security Committee Passes Torres Port Cybersecurity Bill

September 7, 2017 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the House Committee on Homeland Security voted to advance H.R. 3101, the Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) following the recent world-wide cyber-attack that resulted in the shutdown of the largest terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Issues:
National Security and Foreign Policy

House Unanimously Approves Torres Amendments Increasing Infrastructure and Transit Funding

September 7, 2017 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously approved two amendments introduced by Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) increasing funding for infrastructure and transit programs.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Torres Leads Charge on Improving Local Transportation, Protecting Immigrants, and Stabilizing Central America

September 6, 2017 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the House of Representatives will vote on a series of proposals introduced by Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) that will increase funding for regional transportation planning and transit oriented development, will protect vulnerable immigrants from abusive practices, and will strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Guatemala.
Issues:
Budget and Fiscal Responsibility, Local Issues, National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Torres on Trump's Decision to End DACA

September 5, 2017 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program over a six month period:
Issues:
National Security and Foreign Policy

Statement on Trump's Ongoing Attacks on Immigrant Communities

August 28, 2017 Press Release

ONTARIO, CA – Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s ongoing attacks against immigrant communities following reports that he intends to end the DACA program as early as this week:

 

Torres Convenes Cybersecurity Seminar to Prepare Local Governments for Cyber Threats

August 17, 2017 Press Release

ONTARIO, CA – Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) held a Cybersecurity seminar where local leaders were briefed by federal officials from the Department of Homeland Security, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and private sector professionals on the latest cyber threats and how to prepare for them.

 

Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues, National Security and Foreign Policy

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