Press Releases
Torres Announces FY2023 Community Project Funding Requests for the Inland Empire
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced her selection of 15 community project funding requests for the fiscal year 2023 budget that reflect the needs of the communities in the 35th district. Each year, Members of Congress have a limited amount of community project funding requests they can submit to the Appropriations Committee to address local priorities. Congresswoman Torres is a member of the Appropriations Committee, which oversees federal spending."This year, … Continue Reading
May 17, 2022
House Passes Torres Labor Amendment in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) applauded the passage of her labor amendment in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, legislation that provides training and career services to help working people obtain the job skills they need to get good jobs. The legislation includes funding for job training for adults, dislocated workers, and youth as well as supportive services to help participants complete training and join the workforce."Our workforce here … Continue Reading
May 16, 2022
Torres Announces HUD Community Planning and Development Funding For Inland Empire
Money Will Help Cities Address Housing NeedsWASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced new federal community planning and development funding for local cities from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds were secured through the Omnibus Appropriations package and will be used for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs in the Inland Empire. … Continue Reading
May 11, 2022
House Passes Torres Amendments in Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) applauded the passage of her two amendments in the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022, legislation which will grant federal firefighters the same health benefits and protections as state and municipal firefighters. Currently, federal firefighters who suffer exposure-related illnesses must meet a difficult burden of proof to specify that their health condition is a result of their work environment."Our federal firefighters do … Continue Reading
May 09, 2022
Torres Leads Letter Requesting $300 Million for Legal Representation for Immigrants Facing Removal Proceedings
WASHINGTON - Last week, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) led 48 House colleagues in a letter to Chairman Matt Cartwright and Ranking Member Robert Aderholt on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, requesting $300 million in funding be included to the FY2023 budget for legal representation for vulnerable immigrants facing federal immigration court removal proceedings. "Our nation's immigration laws are complex and confusing, and the … Continue Reading
May 05, 2022
Rep. Torres joins Siemens USA CEO to tour Pomona Site After Announcement of $40 Million Investment
POMONA, Calif. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) joined Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton to tour the company's new greenfield manufacturing site for electrical infrastructure and make-ready EV charging equipment in Pomona. "Siemens' investment here in Pomona will support our community with good-paying, union jobs, all while developing crucial components to help expand our green economy," said Rep. Torres. "This investment demonstrates how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping to … Continue Reading
May 02, 2022
Torres Re-Introduces Resolution Recognizing “Wildfire Preparedness Week”
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) this week re-introduced a resolution to recognize May 1st to May 7th as "Wildfire Preparedness Week," to educate the public on fire safety and preparedness. Every year, wildfire season in California increases in length and frequency of fires, and 85% of all wildland fires in the U.S. are caused by humans. "Wildfires are devastating to Californians, and to large parts of our nation," said Representative Torres. "As our region continues to … Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
Rep. Torres Requests Treasury Investigate and Sanction Corrupt Guatemalan Actors
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres today wrote a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen requesting that the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) take stronger action to prevent corruption and human rights abuses in Guatemala, including investigating and sanctioning a number of Guatemalan nationals where available information suggests they may warrant designation as Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs). The Department of State has reported to Congress the names of … Continue Reading
April 27, 2022
New Americans Caucus Co-Chairs Torres and Espaillat Honor Secretary Madeleine Albright’s Legacy
WASHINGTON - Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), co-chairs of the New Americans Caucus, released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on the day of her funeral. "Secretary Madeleine Albright was a champion for democracy and human rights. Her personal experience as a refugee and naturalized American shaped her values and decisions, and her success showed that our country is full of opportunity and … Continue Reading
April 22, 2022
Torres Attends Unveiling of the Liquid Rocket Lab at Cal Poly Pomona
POMONA, Calif. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) attended the unveiling of Cal Poly Pomona's new Liquid Rocket Lab, funded in part through a $2.5 million grant obtained by Rep. Torres. The Liquid Rocket Lab is housed under the College of Engineering, where students and faculty are working to become the first university to launch a liquid rocket to space. This fiscal year 2020 funding is part of a total $25 million that Rep. Torres has secured to accelerate Cal Poly's educational … Continue Reading
April 21, 2022
Torres Applauds the Extradition of Former President Hernandez to the United States
POMONA, Calif. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement on the news that former President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez is being extradited to the United States:"Today is an important day for democracy and rule of law. Juan Orlando Hernandez has been directly linked to significant corruption and drug trafficking operations, with victims in Honduras, the U.S., and wherever else he helped peddle dangerous narcotics," said Rep. Torres. "I thank all … Continue Reading
April 20, 2022
Labor Secretary Walsh Joins Rep. Torres to Tour Workforce Training Center
FONTANA, Calif. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) was joined by U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to visit the Chaffey College Industrial Technical Learning Center (InTech) for a tour and brief roundtable with graduates, school leaders and local elected officials. The InTech Center has served more than 1,700 individuals and worked with approximately 150 employees since they opened in 2016. All trainings are provided at no cost to participants. "The Inland Empire has become … Continue Reading
April 19, 2022
Torres Announces More Than $1.5 Million from Department of Housing and Urban Development to Address Homelessness
POMONA, Calif. - Today, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced that the California Department of Housing and Community Development is investing $1,568,261 in federal funding in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties for the purpose of reducing homelessness in the region. This funding, which comes from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will help individuals and families achieve economic and social independence through rapid rehousing assistance, emergency … Continue Reading
April 15, 2022
Torres Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
POMONA, Calif. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: "Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first line of defense in a crisis. Every time a 9-1-1 dispatcher answers the phone, the decisions they make can be the difference between life and death. They are the first, first responders in any crisis. That's why I introduced the 911 SAVES Act, to reclassify 911 dispatchers from office and … Continue Reading
April 12, 2022
Torres Announces $13.1M in Federal Transit Administration Funding for Nationwide Transit-Oriented Development
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is investing $13,157,184 million nationwide in transit-oriented development that will help ensure affordable housing is sited near transportation hubs. Congresswoman Torres championed this effort in her role on the powerful Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee. "Transit-oriented … Continue Reading
April 08, 2022
Torres Announces Nearly $690 Million in Federal Transit Administration Funding for Los Angeles – San Bernardino Region
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced that the Los Angeles - San Bernardino region will receive $689,735,476 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Congresswoman Torres fought for this funding as a member of the powerful Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee."I'm proud to announce this critical funding for our region that will help modernize and expand transit … Continue Reading
April 04, 2022
Torres, Crawford Introduce Bill to Mitigate Risks of El Salvador’s Adoption of Bitcoin as Legal Currency
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (D-CA-35), Chair of the Central America Caucus, and Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation, today introduced the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act to mitigate the risks to the United States of El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal currency. "Global financial institutions … Continue Reading
April 01, 2022
Congresswoman Torres Fights for Recognition and Empowerment of America’s 9-1-1 Dispatchers in Harvard Journal on Legislation
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April 01, 2022
Torres Urges Biden Administration Action on Central America Following Lifting of Title 42 Restrictions
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) urged the Biden Administration to take further action to stabilize Central America, ensure protections for asylum seekers, and expand access to citizenship following the news that Title 42 policy implemented by former President Trump to restrict border access during the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted. "When Title 42 was implemented by the former president, we immediately saw it weaponized against asylum-seekers, who were treated … Continue Reading
March 30, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Education Cardona & State Superintendent Thurmond join Congresswoman Torres on Tours of Inland Empire Schools
FONTANA, Calif. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) was joined by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to visit two local schools and hear from students, teachers, and staff. Representative Torres and Secretary Cardona first toured De Anza Middle School in Ontario, before being joined by Superintendent Thurmond to visit the Chaffey College InTech Center in Fontana. "It's been an honor to welcome Secretary Cardona and … Continue Reading