Press Releases
Congresswoman Torres Calls for the Continued Expansion of the A (Gold) Line in the Inland Empire
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres, a senior member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, expressed her unwavering commitment to securing a bright future for the Inland Empire community following the announcement that the bid to extend the A (Gold) Line light-rail to Claremont and Montclair was canceled. The decision, prompted by a bid that came in significantly over budget as a result of new tariffs on steel and aluminum products … Continue Reading
March 25, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Responds to Trump Administrations Immigration Executive Orders, Establishes 24-Hour Hotline for Inland Empire
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced the establishment of a 24-hour emergency hotline to provide immediate assistance and support to the immigrant community, particularly during ICE raids. This service is designed to ensure that individuals and families facing emergencies outside of regular office hours have access to critical resources and guidance. "I established this hotline to provide a safe and responsive resource for individuals in need, particularly … Continue Reading
March 24, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Statement on Trump Administration Halting Vital Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to cut critical federally-funded legal services for more than 26,000 unaccompanied migrant children in the United States, including vital pro bono representation and other legal assistance: “The Trump Administration’s decision to halt funding for essential legal services for unaccompanied children is an outrageous and disgusting attack on some of the most … Continue Reading
March 20, 2025
Rep. Norma Torres Condemns Trump’s Plan to Eliminate the Department of Education
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres issued a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, warning that such a move would have catastrophic consequences for students, families, and educators in California’s 35th District. “Eliminating the Department of Education is a direct threat to the future of our children that would be felt in every classroom, in every home, and across every community in our district,” said Rep. … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Votes Against Republican Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (D-CA), voted against the Republican-led Continuing Resolution (CR), calling attention to its devastating cuts to essential programs that impact the health of our servicemembers, the security of our nation, the livelihoods of American families, and the well-being of local communities. Among the most concerning provisions in the CR, Congresswoman Torres pointed out the 57% reduction in funding for the Department of Defense's … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Reintroduces Thriving Communities Act
Washington D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Appropriations, reintroduced the Thriving Communities Act. This legislation would create a grant program designed to provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to help fast-growing communities implement transformative infrastructure projects. These projects aim to improve mobility, reduce pollution, and expand … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Announces Fire Chief of Chino Valley Fire District As Guest for the Joint Address
Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres announced Dave Williams, the Fire Chief of Chino Valley Fire District, as her guest for the Joint Address. This invitation highlights the critical role local firefighters and first responders play in safeguarding communities, especially in the wake of the devastating 2025 California wildfires. “I am incredibly grateful to have Fire Chief Williams join me for the Joint Address,” said Congresswoman Torres. “His leadership in the Chino … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Condemns Republican Budget that Will Hurt Working Families in Californias 35th Congressional District
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee charged with overseeing all federal discretionary funding, issued a statement following the vote on H.Con.Res.14, a budget resolution that would allow the reconciliation process and Republicans to enact tax cuts for the wealthy, and cut programs that will take away resources for families, veterans, and senior citizens. “This budget resolution is a direct attack on working … Continue Reading
February 14, 2025
Congresswoman Torres & Congressman Calvert Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Designate Unique Zipcode to Eastvale
Washington, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Ken Calvert introduced a bill that would require the Postal Service to create a unique single ZIP code to Eastvale California. "Eastvale residents and businesses have long struggled with the confusion and challenges of being split between two ZIP Codes," said Congresswoman Norma Torres. "This bill marks a major milestone in our efforts to secure a single, unique ZIP Code for this fast-growing city. I’m … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Reintroduces Bill to Address Mudslide Damage and Protect Communities
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) reintroduced the Mudslide Recovery Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at tackling the widespread devastation caused by mudslides, which often follow wildfires. This bill directs the Departments of Interior and Homeland Security to launch a pilot grant program designed to help communities repair the extensive damage caused by these catastrophic debris flows. These flows can occur with little warning, sometimes years after a … Continue Reading
January 21, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Condemns President Trump’s Pardons of January 6th Insurrectionists
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight on the House Committee on Administration, released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s decision to issue pardons and commutations for over 1,500 individuals, including those involved in the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Among those pardoned were individuals convicted of seditious conspiracy and others who assaulted law enforcement … Continue Reading
January 16, 2025
Congresswoman Torres and Congressman Fitzpatrick Work on Reclassifying 9-1-1 Dispatchers As First Responders
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) announced the reintroduction of the 9-1-1 Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services (SAVES) Act. This bill seeks to officially reclassify 9-1-1 dispatchers as first responders, giving these vital professionals the recognition they deserve. Currently, 9-1-1 dispatchers are excluded from the first responder designation, despite their critical role in saving lives during emergencies. In fact, … Continue Reading
January 08, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement on Ongoing Wildfires and High Winds Across California
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the Appropriations committee is urging constituents and Californians to stay home and remain safe as wildfires and high winds continue to impact communities throughout the state. "The safety of our communities is my top priority during these extremely dangerous conditions," said Congresswoman Norma Torres. "The wildfires and powerful winds are creating serious threats to our homes, families, and public safety. I … Continue Reading
January 06, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement on 4th Anniversary of January 6th
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement on 4th anniversary of January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol: Four years ago today, a violent mob, incited by President Trump, stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. I will never forget the terror I felt, trapped for 45 minutes in the House Chamber, face down on the floor as our democracy was under attack. This was not just an assault on the Capitol—it was an … Continue Reading
December 20, 2024
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