Press Releases
Congresswoman Torres Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown, Supports Critical Investments for CA-35
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the Appropriations committee that oversees all federal funding, voted in favor of a bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the federal government open and ensure essential services continue for families across the nation. The legislation includes robust funding to address disaster relief, key health programs, and child care that benefit the Inland Empire. This bill also includes no extension of the debt … Continue Reading
December 19, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Votes No on Republican Continuing Resolution that Threatens Health Care and Fiscal Responsibility
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) voted against the Republican stop-gap federal funding bill - the Continuing Resolution (CR) - citing deep concerns over reckless provisions that undermine critical health care services and grant unchecked spending authority to President-elect Donald Trump for the next two years. “This Republican funding bill betrays the American people and represents hypocrisy of the highest degree - giving the incoming President unchecked … Continue Reading
December 17, 2024
Congresswoman Norma Torres Calls for Subcommittee to Address Capitol Security and Legislative Oversight
Washington D.C. - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Ranking Member of the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, issued a statement expressing her disappointment with the actions and priorities of the Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman Barry Loudermilk. The Congresswoman sent a letter to Chairman Loudermilk to highlight her concerns raised after the release of the second report on the January 6, 2021, insurrection, which ignored elements of the legislative branch and Capitol … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Congresswoman Norma Torres Brings Eastvale One Step Closer to Securing Single ZIP Code
Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) voted for the House passage of H.R. 8753, legislation that would allow the United States Postal Service to give communities a unique ZIP Code. This bill contains language that Rep Torres authored in her bill, HR 696, essentially securing a new Eastvale zip code to ensure that Eastvale’s growing population receives the recognition it deserves in federal and postal systems. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. “For too long, … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Congresswoman Norma Torres Secures $59 Million for the Inland Empire in the Bicameral and Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Washington D.C. - Today, Rep. Norma Torres, Senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced she secured $59 million in funding for vital water infrastructure and flood risk management projects in the Inland Empire as part of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The funding includes $35 million for the Three Valleys Municipal Water District and $24 million for flood risk management in San Bernardino County. The bill will now go to President Biden to be … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Congresswoman Norma Torres Becomes First U.S. Member of Congress from Guatemala to Deliver Remarks at White House Diaspora Celebration
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations and the first and only Guatemalan-born Member of Congress, made history as the first Guatemalan member of Congress to deliver remarks at the White House during the Guatemalan Diaspora Celebration. The event honored the invaluable contributions of Guatemalan-Americans to the United States and highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration’s … Continue Reading
November 09, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Commemorates Vietnam Veterans on the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
Chino, CA - During Veterans Day Weekend, U.S. Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) held a special pinning ceremony at the Planes of Fame Air Museum to welcome, honor, and recognize the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of all U.S. veterans who served on active duty from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. The lapel pin, part of the national effort to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, serves as a tribute to their courage, resilience, and the challenges they faced both in … Continue Reading
November 08, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Commemorates Native American Heritage Month
Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, a member of the Congressional Native American Caucus, released the following statement to commemorate and honor Native American Heritage Month. "In honoring Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American communities. Over the past few years, I have worked tirelessly to amplify indigenous voices and advocate for policies that support tribal sovereignty, environmental … Continue Reading
November 07, 2024
Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement on Reelection to the 119th Congress.
Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, a member of the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and ranking member of the Oversight Subcommittee, released the following statement following the announcement of her reelection for the 119th Congress representing California’s 35th district. "I am deeply humbled and grateful that the hardworking families of California's 35th district and the Inland Empire have entrusted me to continue representing them in the 119th U.S. … Continue Reading
October 31, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Celebrates Announcement of New Nonstop Destination Flight from Ontario International Airport to Baltimore Washington International
Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee which oversees federal aviation spending, released the following statement following the announcement of a new, non-stop flight route from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). Fostering connections between California’s 35th district and our nation’s Capital … Continue Reading
October 14, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Commemorates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Washington D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, a member of the Congressional Native American Caucus, commemorates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with her bill, H.R. 5822 of the bicameral Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act alongside Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), this legislation would designate Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a legal public holiday and replace the term ‘‘Columbus … Continue Reading
October 11, 2024
Congresswoman Torres & Congressman LaMalfa Introduce the Bipartisan Native American Seed Act
Washington D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, a member of the Congressional Native American Caucus, and Congressman Doug LaMalfa introduced the Native American Seed Act. Legislation that would allow for the Department of Interior and Indian Tribes to establish a program that would determine and protect traditional Native American seeds. "The Native American Seed Act is designed to offer Tribal communities nationwide the chance to protect and uphold their traditional agricultural … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Congresswoman Norma Torres Co-leads Reintroduction of Bicameral Legislation Holding Judiciary Accountable to Its Employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35), senior member of the Appropriations Committee and member of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee that oversees the Federal Judiciary alongside Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, in concert with Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), and Sen. Mazie Hirono (HI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
GAO Report Reveals Administration’s Negligence in Upgrading 911 Call Center Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Norma Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, highlights the release of a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report she commissioned to evaluate the progress and support from federal agencies in implementing Next Generation 911 (NG911). NG911 is a critical upgrade designed to enhance communication between callers, call centers, and first responders. The GAO … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
Congresswoman Norma Torres and Senator Alex Padilla Highlight Bill to Support Students’ Basic Needs
WATCH: Congresswoman Torres highlights BASIC Act to help students facing basic needs challenges including access to food, housing, and health care. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) were joined by local students, as well as advocates and experts to reintroduce the Basic Assistance for Students In College Act or the “BASIC Act”. This legislation aims to combat the basic needs crisis by allocating funding to help students access … Continue Reading
September 17, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Announces Federal Funding for Inland Empire Water Resource Development
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee which oversees all federal funding, announced that the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), a water supply agency, will receive $87, 973 in grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the transition to ammonia-based controls, which is more cost-effective and efficient in reducing harmful emissions, improving air quality, and helping industries comply with … Continue Reading
September 09, 2024
Representatives Norma Torres and Hank Johnson Host Roundtable Addressing Sexual Harassment and Workplace Misconduct in the Federal Judiciary
Washington D.C. -- Today, Rep. Norma Torres, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and member of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee that oversees the Federal Judiciary, and Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet led a roundtable discussion on sexual harassment and workplace misconduct in the Federal Judiciary. Joined alongside Judge Jamie Baker, lead of the National Academies of … Continue Reading
August 23, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Statement on the Loss of Historic Jay Littleton BallPark to Massive Fire
Ontario, CA. -- Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released a statement on the loss of the historical Ontario baseball field Jay Littleton Ballpark to massive fire. “Since the 1930s, families across the Inland Empire have made countless, cherished memories of family picnics, gatherings and playing baseball at the historic Littleton Ballpark on N. Grove Ave. in Ontario. Today, despite the loss of this landmark and to a massive fire, the spirit of community and the cherished memories … Continue Reading
August 16, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Commemorates Warehouse Worker Recognition week
Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres introduced a resolution to recognize August 18th - August 24th as Warehouse Worker Recognition Week to recognize the dedication of our nation's warehouse workers and their contributions to keeping the America economy moving during unprecedented times and weather. They are essential to our infrastructure, economy and ensure our supply chains run smoothly. “The workers who keep our goods moving, shelves stocked, and our entire economy … Continue Reading
August 06, 2024
Congresswoman Torres and Congressman Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution National Night Out
Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced a bipartisan reintroduction to a resolution to designate August 6, 2024, as National Night Out. National Night Out has been successful for nearly forty years, thanks to the active involvement of communities nationwide. The event aims to strengthen partnerships with first responders and foster unity among neighborhoods. It encourages communities to come together to improve the … Continue Reading