Press Releases
Congresswoman Torres Introduces Resolution to Recognize May Wildfire Preparedness Week
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, alongside 25 House members, introduced a resolution to designate May 4-10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week. The resolution emphasizes the importance of wildfire prevention, fire safety education, and preparedness in communities across the United States, especially as the frequency and intensity of wildfires continue to increase. "Wildfires are one of the most dangerous natural disasters facing communities across the nation. Just this … Continue Reading
May 02, 2025
Torres on GOP “Skinny Budget”: A Full-On Assault on Working Families, Trump’s Plan to Make America Unsafe Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) issued a statement on the administration’s plan for Fiscal Year 2026, calling it a dangerous, extremist blueprint ripped straight from Donald Trump’s playbook — a plan to Make America Unsafe Again. “Let’s be clear: this isn’t a budget — it’s a declaration of war on working families. Republicans want to gut the programs that keep our kids in school, our families healthy, and our communities safe — just to bankroll tax cuts for billionaires … Continue Reading
May 02, 2025
Torres, Padilla, Schiff, Slam DHS Immigration Enforcement in Pomona Harming Economy, CA Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35), U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), condemned the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) indiscriminate immigration enforcement raids in Pomona, California as part of President Trump’s cruel mass deportation agenda that are terrorizing California communities and harming the economy. The lawmakers demanded answers on recent … Continue Reading
May 01, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Denounces House Republicans Attack on California’s Environmental Progress &Public Health
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres issued the following statement in response to House Republicans pushing forward multiple joint resolutions of disapproval that target California’s landmark environmental policies and public health protections. The resolutions considered this week attempt to undo essential measures aimed at protecting California’s land and reducing air pollution; notably the Inland Empire has some of the worst air quality in the country. "Once again, House … Continue Reading
May 01, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Demands Transparency from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Over Pomona Raids
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres, sent a letter to Acting Commissioner Flores calling for immediate transparency and answers following a series of raids conducted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Pomona, California. The raids, which took place on April 22 and April 25, targeted individuals at a Home Depot and an auto body shop, raising serious concerns about due process, local law enforcement coordination, and the treatment of detainees. "I am profoundly … Continue Reading
May 01, 2025
Rep.Torres and Rep. Min Sound the Alarm on Dangers of Cutting Civilian Faculty at Service Academies
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and Congressman Dave Min sent a letter to Secretaries Hegseth, Noem, and Duffy raising urgent concerns about reported plans to cut civilian faculty positions at U.S. service academies. These reductions would limit diversity of thought, impairing the ability of military officers to effectively lead in a rapidly changing world. The letter follows alarming reports that the Department of Defense, under the influence of an executive order, is … Continue Reading
April 30, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Leads Introduction of Fairness to Freedom Act: A Call for Universal Legal Representation for Individuals Facing Deportation
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, alongside her colleagues Congresswoman Grace Meng, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, and Congressman Robert Garcia introduced the Fairness to Freedom Act—legislation aimed at ensuring the right to federal legal representation for all immigrants facing deportation. The stakes for immigrant communities have never been higher, as the Trump Administration is making it harder to get a fair process during immigration proceedings. The need for … Continue Reading
April 29, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Reintroduces Legislation to Strengthen Legal Protections for Survivors of Stealthing
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres reintroduced two bills designed to strengthen legal protections for survivors of sexual violence, specifically targeting nonconsensual condom removal, also known as "stealthing." The bills, introduced at the close of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, to provide crucial legal recourse and financial support for victims of sexual assault. In 2021, California became the first state to make it a civil offense for someone to remove a condom … Continue Reading
April 29, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Urges Immediate Action to Protect U.S. Citizen Children Wrongfully Deported by Trump Administration
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres sent a letter to President Xiomara Castro of Honduras today, urging immediate action to protect U.S. citizen children who were unlawfully removed from the United States by the Trump Administration. The letter follows recent reports that several American children were forcibly removed from the country, in violation of their constitutional rights. The Congresswoman expressed grave concern over the illegal actions that saw these U.S. citizen … Continue Reading
April 24, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Introduces Protecting America’s Cybersecurity Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) introduced the Protecting America’s Cybersecurity Act, legislation to safeguard the nation’s critical cybersecurity infrastructure from outside interference by DOGE and restore Congressional authority over resource decisions at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The bill would take decisive action to protect the integrity of federal cybersecurity operations by prohibiting any DOGE agency teams from … Continue Reading
April 23, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Condemns CBP Detainment of Laborers in Pomona
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres issued the following statement in response to the detainment of a group of day laborers by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) outside the Home Depot in Pomona: The use of federal agents to target workers outside of a hardware store sends a chilling message to every immigrant in our district. It is cruel, it is unnecessary, and it is absolutely unacceptable. My office stands firmly with our immigrant community. We will not sit by while fear is … Continue Reading
April 21, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres issued a statement following the news of the passing of Pope Francis: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. He was a humble man who dedicated his life to promoting peace and mending division. He cared profoundly about the plight of migrants and refugees in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and spent a lifetime living the values of care and compassion. “As a freshman in Congress, I will always remember the Pope’s … Continue Reading
April 18, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Urges Justice Department and Homeland Security to End Fear-Based Immigration Tactics
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres sent a letter to Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Secretary Kristi Noem, raising urgent concerns about the growing public safety impact of anti-immigrant tactics employed by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) under the current administration. Drawing on her 17 years of experience as a 911 dispatcher, Congresswoman Torres warned that fear-driven immigration enforcement is silencing crime victims and undermining public … Continue Reading
April 17, 2025
Torres, Kelly and Fitzpatrick Introduce PROTECT 911 Act to Support Mental Health of 9-1-1 Call-Takers and Dispatchers
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA-35) introduced the bipartisan Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma (PROTECT) 911 Act, alongside Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01). This critical legislation will improve the mental health and well-being of the nation's 9-1-1 call-takers and dispatchers, a group often exposed to high-stress and traumatic situations. The PROTECT 911 Act is being introduced … Continue Reading
April 10, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Condemns Republican Rejection of Key Amendments to SAVE Act to Protect Americans’ Right to Vote
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the House Administration Committee that oversees federal elections, condemned House Republicans’ refusal to consider series of important amendments to the SAVE Act aimed at ensuring all eligible Americans, regardless of zip code, financial situation, or choosing to change your name after marriage, can participate in our democracy and vote. The House Republican-led SAVE Act would disenfranchise countless American citizens and cause … Continue Reading
April 10, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Slams Republican Budget Resolution
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) today issued a strong condemnation of the latest Republican Budget resolution. The resolution will endanger the health and well-being of thousands of hardworking families in California’s 35th District and beyond, particularly those who use vital public programs such as Medicaid (Medi-Cal), SNAP, and affordable healthcare. "As a member of Congress, my job is to help our community thrive, so everyone in the Inland Empire has the opportunity … Continue Reading
April 09, 2025
Torres, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Recognize 9-1-1 Dispatchers
Washington, D.C. - During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to recognize the critical contributions of public safety telecommunicators in keeping communities safe and saving lives. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed during the second full week of April, honors 9-1-1 dispatchers for their dedication and service as first responders to … Continue Reading
April 08, 2025
Congresswoman Torres Introduces Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Protection Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres introduced the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Protection Act, critical legislation designed to protect the safety, efficiency, and stability of the United States’ air traffic control system. This bill will ensure that decisions regarding the reduction, replacement, or outsourcing of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) staff undergo thorough Congressional oversight and will prevent privatization of the air traffic control system. “The safety … Continue Reading
April 04, 2025
Congresswoman Norma Torres Blasts Trump’s Tariffs for Harming California Families and Businesses
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Norma Torres today condemned President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs, warning that they represent an existential threat to working families and businesses in California’s 35th Congressional District. “Donald Trump’s tariffs are a direct tax on working families, and we’re already paying the price. This is an economic nightmare that will force businesses to slash costs, which means layoffs, higher prices, and an impending recession,” said Congresswoman … Continue Reading
April 03, 2025
Representatives Torres & Valadao Reintroduce Bipartisan Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA) and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA), both members of the House Appropriations Committee, unveiled a bipartisan initiative aimed at tackling the widespread contamination of drinking water by harmful substances like nitrates and arsenic. The Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act represents a step forward in addressing a growing public health crisis affecting the drinking water of communities across the country. The bill … Continue Reading