Press Releases
Congresswoman Torres Applauds House Vote to Send Respect for Marriage Act to President’s Desk
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to send the Respect for Marriage Act to the president's desk for his signature. In response to the vote, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued this statement:"Love is love, and with today's vote, Congress has taken the long overdue step to protect marriage equality for millions of Americans," said Congresswoman Torres. "I have been married to my husband Louis for almost four decades, and I believe that same-sex marriages … Continue Reading
December 01, 2022
Congresswoman Torres Highlights Ontario-Based Business That Received $10.8 Million Navy Contract
Washington, D.C. - Last month, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that HCI Systems Inc., based in Ontario, California, was awarded a construction contract from the U.S. Navy. The total award was $10,865,000, and the contract will provide for the upgrade of fire alarm and mass notification systems at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. In response to the news, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement:"This contract represents an investment in our communities … Continue Reading
November 30, 2022
Congresswoman Torres’ Statement on House Passage of Legislation in Response to Pending National Rail Shutdown
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J.Res. 100 and H.Con.Res. 119, legislation together that will address the threat of a rail shutdown and give rail workers the annual sick leave they deserve:"I am a proud former union member. I am aware of how important the contract negotiation process is and how necessary it is for unions and their members to stand up for themselves. I worked at a job where … Continue Reading
November 22, 2022
Rep. Torres Announces Allocation of $2.75 Million in Clean Energy Funding for Inland Empire Communities
Washington, D.C. - Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced that cities and counties in the Inland Empire received an allocation of over $2.75 million in clean energy grants. The funding comes through the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, which supports the development of clean energy projects across the nation to cut pollution, lower energy costs for families, and keep the United States on track to meeting president's … Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
Congresswoman Norma Torres’ Statement on Speaker Pelosi
Washington, D.C. - Following Speaker Nancy Pelosi's remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement:"Speaker Pelosi has been a fierce, fearless public servant throughout her time in office, and I am proud to call her my friend, mentor, and role model. During my own time in Congress, she has inspired me and countless others as the leader of the People's House to do all we can to deliver for the American people."I … Continue Reading
November 16, 2022
Torres, Sires & Members Introduce Resolution in Support of Restoring Human Rights, Rule of Law in Guatemala
Washington, D.C. - In light of continued democratic backsliding in Guatemala, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration, and International Economic Policy, were joined by Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), to introduce a resolution in support of anti-corruption and democracy-building efforts in the nation. The … Continue Reading
November 11, 2022
Congresswoman Torres Observes Veterans Day 2022
Pomona, CA - To mark Veterans Day, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement:"Today, we honor all those who have bravely served our nation. As a mother of an Air Force veteran, I am eternally grateful for all that our servicemembers have done and continue to do to keep America safe and protect our liberties," said Rep. Torres. "In Congress, I have fought to ensure that veterans return home to a nation that provides opportunities for them and their families. From … Continue Reading
November 10, 2022
Rep. Torres Demands Action from Secretaries Austin & Blinken Following Continued Military Equipment Transfers to Guatemala
Washington, D.C. - In response to the United States Department of Defense's recent transfer of military equipment to the Guatemalan government, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) sent a letter earlier this week to Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for further oversight and action regarding the recent transfers. The letter also follows a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) which found that the government of Guatemala … Continue Reading
November 10, 2022
Rep. Norma Torres Introduces Legislation to Reform Cold Cases in the Military Justice System
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) introduced the Enrique Roman-Martinez Military Cold Case Justice Act of 2022. This legislation, which was informed by the unsolved murder of Inland Empire native Army Specialist Enrique Roman-Martinez, would improve military cold case reviews and oversight measures to help ensure military families receive justice."Specialist Roman-Martinez and his family deserve justice for his murder, and it is an outrage that after two years of … Continue Reading
November 03, 2022
Congresswoman Torres Introduces the “Central American Network for Democracy Act” to Support Human Rights in the Region
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today introduced the Central American Network for Democracy Act to fund a State Department fellowship in Central America in support of human rights defenders. The bill would create a regional corps of those whose work has put them most at risk in Central America."The United States' relationship with Central America is personal for me. I fled Guatemala as a small child to come to the U.S. and strongly believe we need to support the brave … Continue Reading
November 02, 2022
Congresswoman Torres Sends Letter to EEOC in Response to Racial Discrimination at Inland Empire Facility
Pomona, California - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) sent a letter to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte Burrows and EEOC's LA District Office Director Rosa Viramontes following recent reporting on racially charged discrimination and harassment at a facility in Ontario, CA. The letter requests that the EEOC work with the Congresswoman's office to conduct outreach events in the Inland Empire to ensure workers know their rights and can access EEOC … Continue Reading
November 02, 2022
Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement in Response to GAO Report on Misuse of U.S. Resources in Northern Triangle Countries
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement in response to a new U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on how equipment provided by the Department of Defense and State Department has been misused in Northern Triangle Countries - El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras:"I am appalled by today's GAO report, which provides unequivocal evidence that the Guatemalan government grossly misused military Jeeps provided by the United States on … Continue Reading
October 17, 2022
Torres Urges High School Students in 35th Congressional District to Apply for Service Academies
Pomona, CA- Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres reminded interested high school students in the 35th Congressional District to submit applications for nomination to the Military Service Academies. Each Congressional office can nominate constituents for admission to the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (nomination is not required for admission to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy)."I urge interested students to apply … Continue Reading
October 11, 2022
Rep. Torres Calls for Resignation of LA Councilmembers Cedillo, De Leon and Martinez
Pomona, CA- Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres released the following statement in response to the recorded statements made by Los Angeles City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Kevin De Leon, and Gil Cedillo:"This abuse of power makes me sick to my stomach. Listening to these recordings, it's hard to recognize the people behind the racist rants. Most hurtful is the fact that it came out of the mouths of three of only four Latinos Councilmembers serving in a city where Latinos make up 50% of the … Continue Reading
October 10, 2022
Congresswoman Norma Torres Commemorates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
POMONA, CALIFORNIA- Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day:"On this day, we should honor the traditions and contributions of the true first people of this continent," said Congresswoman Torres. "For too long, we have failed to honor indigenous communities, and the true roots of our own nation. We must also commit ourselves to doing far more to make this country a fairer and more just place for tribal communities. As … Continue Reading
October 10, 2022
Rep. Torres Thanks Governor Newsom for Calling Special Legislative Session on Gas Prices
Pomona, CA - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement in support of Governor Newsom's announcement of a special legislative session of the California State Legislature to address rising gas prices. On Wednesday, Torres wrote to the Governor asking for him to reconvene the State Legislature to address this urgent issue: "I thank Governor Newsom for his leadership on this critical issue and for calling a special session of the State Legislature to address … Continue Reading
October 06, 2022
Representative Torres Asks Governor Newsom for Special Session on Gas Prices
POMONA, CA- Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) wrote to Governor Newsom asking him to call a special session of the State Legislature to investigate and act on California's skyrocketing gas prices. With gas prices once again soaring, urgent legislative action is necessary."I urge you to consider calling a special legislative session to help address the dramatic increase in gas prices, which are unsustainable for the average Californian and families in the Inland Empire of Southern California," … Continue Reading
September 13, 2022
Rep. Torres Tours Fontana RAISE Grant Project with Transportation Secretary Buttigieg, Representative Aguilar, Mayor Warren
Fontana, Calif. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) joined Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Congressman Pete Aguilar, and Mayor Acquanetta Warren to celebrate the award of $15 million federal funding to the city through the RAISE grant program- touring the site and reviewing future plans. "It is truly wonderful to have Secretary Buttigieg visiting with us today to highlight the local impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law," said Congresswoman Torres. "I was proud to … Continue Reading
August 17, 2022
Torres Holds Medal Ceremony for Family of World War II Veteran
Pomona, CA — Yesterday, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) hosted a posthumous medal awards ceremony for the family of late veteran Lt. Adriano Barcelona Cartagena. Lieutenant Cartagena served in the Philippines during World War II, and his family now resides in Pomona. Lieutenant Cartagena's family came to the office seeking his service records, only to find out he was owed 8 medals and ribbons for his military service."Lieutenant Cartagena served our nation proudly and with honor," said … Continue Reading
August 12, 2022
Torres Introduces Resolution to Commemorate Warehouse Worker Recognition Week
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) introduced a resolution to recognize August 14th - August 20th as Warehouse Worker Recognition Week. Creating this recognition will help honor our nation's warehouse workers and their sacrifices to serving the American people, often on the front line of global pandemics and nationwide crisis. "The Inland Empire is home to thousands of warehouse workers, who have served on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and risk their lives," … Continue Reading