Press Releases
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres Releases Statement on Orange County Oil Spill
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement regarding the oil spill off the coast of Southern California. Additionally, Congresswoman Torres signed onto H.R. 653, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act, led by Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) in the House and Senator Feinstein in the Senate. "Our environment, coastline, and wildlife are already facing the devastating effects of climate change without reckless corporations causing even more … Continue Reading
October 06, 2021
Torres Announces $11M in Federal Funding to Reconstruct Taxiway at Ontario International Airport
ONTARIO - Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced an award of $11,430,000 in federal funding for Ontario International Airport to rehabilitate existing taxiways. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is allocating the funds, which have been made available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), legislation championed by Congresswoman Torres.Ontario International Airport (ONT) covers 1,741 acres and has two parallel, long runways. With the rise in e-commerce, ONT … Continue Reading
September 30, 2021
Rep. Torres, DelBene, Bonamici, Davids & Sens Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Suzan K. DelBene (WA-01), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Sharice L. Davids (KS-03), along with U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (N.M.), introduced legislation to replace the term Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day in federal law and regulations and to establish Indigenous Peoples' Day as a public holiday. For many indigenous people, the celebration of Columbus Day is a painful one. Too often, it … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
Torres, Porter Amendment Ensuring Congressional Oversight of Munitions Exports Passes
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. House Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Katie Porter (CA-45), announced that their Oversight of Munitions Exports Amendment passed the House of Representatives as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment passed by a vote of 215-213.The Trump Administration moved the licensing of munitions exports from the State Department to the Department of Commerce. As part of that change, they removed previously existing … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
Torres, Fitzpatrick Include 9-1-1 SAVES Act Amendment in NDAA
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35), the only former 9-1-1 dispatcher serving in Congress, and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), a former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent and federal prosecutor, announced that their 9-11 SAVES Act passed the House as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Torres and Fitzpatrick offered the language as an amendment to the NDAA, where it was unanimously agreed to as part of an en bloc … Continue Reading
September 21, 2021
Torres and Meng Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Fee Waivers for Naturalization
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced the Reduce Financial Barriers to Immigration and Citizenship Act. The legislation facilitates and promotes naturalization for more than nine million citizenship-eligible immigrants. "This nation has been built and made prosperous by immigrants," said Rep. Norma J Torres. "For those seeking to become citizens, financial cost should not be a barrier. Unfortunately, the Trump … Continue Reading
September 20, 2021
Torres Releases Statement on List of Corrupt Officials in Central America
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), the sole Central American working in Congress and Co-Chair of the Congressional Central American Caucus released a statement following the release of a third list of corrupt Central American officials prepared and made public by the U.S. State Department today. "We continue to see governments plagued with corruption in Central America," said Rep. Norma J. Torres." This list confirms significant anti-democratic actions in the region from … Continue Reading
September 15, 2021
Torres Welcomes Chairman David Price to California’s 35th Congressional District
ONTARIO - This week, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a Member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, welcomed Congressman David Price (NC-04), Chairman of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, to the 35th Congressional District. Rep. Torres and Chairman Price visited Ontario's Astrophysics Inc., Fontana's Malaga Bridge, and Montclair's Transit Center. Congresswoman Torres serves with Chairman Price on the T-HUD Subcommittee. As Chair … Continue Reading
September 14, 2021
Torres Statement on SALT and Reconciliation Process
ONTARIO - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA35) released the following statement on the State and Local Tax Deduction (SALT) and the reconciliation process: "I strongly support many of the provisions that are included in the Ways and Means reconciliation package being considered this week, in particular the extension and expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Although it is not in the current version of this legislation, I am heartened to see Chairman Neal's commitment to including … Continue Reading
September 08, 2021
Torres Announces $500,000 in Federal Funding for Fair Housing in Inland Empire
ONTARIO - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced that Ontario's Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) received two grants totaling $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The two grants, $125,000 and $375,000 respectively, will be used to promote fair housing and assist victims of housing discrimination.Rep. Torres released the following statement: "As the Inland Empire recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, fair housing support is … Continue Reading
August 28, 2021
Torres Mourns Loss of Former District Director
POMONA - Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today issued the following statement on the passing of her former District Director, Marc Hanson. "I am incredibly saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of Marc Hanson, my former District Director," said Rep. Norma J. Torres. "Marc was an incredible public servant, a devoted father, and an inspiration to everyone who surrounded him. He was dedicated to helping others and was a champion for human rights in Latin America throughout his … Continue Reading
August 17, 2021
Torres Introduces Wildfire Preparedness Week Resolution
WASHINGTON - Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today introduced a resolution to recognize August 22, 2021 - August 28, 2021 as "Wildfire Preparedness Week" to educate the public on fire safety and preparedness. Rep. Norma Torres released the following statement: "Having lost my own home to a fire, I know how critical it is to engage the public on wildfire awareness and preparedness," said Rep. Norma J. Torres. "Wildfires are devastating and costly to Californians, and as our region … Continue Reading
July 30, 2021
Torres Delivers for Local Manufacturers in Congressional Appropriations Bill
POMONA - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced that a provision she authored to provide up to $10 million for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create a National Supply Chain Database for Manufacturing Extension Program (MEP) Centers, is included in the fiscal year 2022 House Appropriations Bill on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS). The bill will be considered by the House of Representatives.The National Supply Chain Database … Continue Reading
July 30, 2021
Torres and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize National Night Out
WASHINGTON- Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize August 3, 2021 as National Night Out.Every year on the first Tuesday of August, communities across the country and their local law enforcement agencies come together to promote public safety and build community-police partnerships in the community.Congresswoman Torres released the following statement: "As a mother of a police officer and a former 9-1-1 … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Torres Secures Wildfire Policy Provisions in House Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced a series of provisions to prevent wildfires that she secured in several fiscal year 2022 House Appropriations bills. The bills all recently passed out of the House Appropriations Committee and will subsequently be considered by the full House of Representatives.Torres, who sits on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, leveraged her position to include the provisions as California enters the most dangerous months of … Continue Reading
July 27, 2021
Reps. Torres & Espaillat Re-Launch New Americans Caucus
WASHINGTON- Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) today announced the relaunch of the Congressional New American Caucus for the 117th Congress.Founded in February 2017, the Congressional New Americans Caucus is comprised of first-generation immigrants and provides a forum to educate all Members of Congress about issues related to New Americans and public service.Rep. Torres who is the sole Central American currently serving in Congress, founded the Caucus along … Continue Reading
July 26, 2021
Torres Emphasizes the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption with Central American Business Leaders
WASHINGTON - Last week, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) met with members of the Federation of Industrial Chambers of Central America (FECAICA) to reinforce that investment and economic growth cannot occur without addressing systemic corruption, attacks on the rule of law, and the degradation of democratic values.Rep. Torres released the following statement: "I will not turn a blind eye to corruption and to those who do not uphold the Rule of Law in favor of investment and business … Continue Reading
July 26, 2021
Torres Secures Nearly $11.3M for Inland Empire in Latest Appropriations Bills
POMONA - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced more than $11.3 million in federal funding that she secured in a series of four Congressional Appropriations bills that passed the House Appropriations Committee last week. These additional funds mean that all ten of Congresswoman Torres' requests were funded by the Appropriations Committee.In recent weeks, Torres has already announced $33 million that she championed and secured for local projects. With today's announcement, that … Continue Reading
July 19, 2021
Lawmakers Secure Appropriation Provision to Support Cal Poly/Air Force Research Laboratory Partnership
POMONA, CA - U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Grace Napolitano (CA-32) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) today announced that their provision to increase federal funding by an additional $10 million to support U.S. Air Force Educational Partnership Agreements (EPA) is included in the fiscal year 2022 House Defense Appropriations Bill.The funding would allow the Air Force to increase engineering assistance to accelerate strategic proficiency in novel advanced agile air platform … Continue Reading
July 13, 2021
Reps. Torres, Speier Applaud Language Ensuring Adequate Military Investigations
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Jackie Speier (CA-14) today applauded as language to provide adequate and stable funding for Military Criminal Investigative Organizations (MCIOs) was included in the FY22 Defense Appropriations report at their request.The lawmakers led 16 of their Congressional colleagues in calling for additional resources for MCIOs after a series of high-profile crimes against servicemembers - including the murders of Spc. Vanessa Guillén at … Continue Reading