Press Releases
Torres Calls for Immigration Reform in Light of Migrant Deaths in San Antonio
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement in response to the news that at least 50 immigrants were left for dead in the back of a semi-truck in San Antonio, Texas. "This is a horrific tragedy. It's a moral failure by America that immigrants are forced to risk - and in too many cases, lose - their lives in an attempt to seek safety inside our borders. It's long past time to address the corrupt leaders whose citizens are forced to flee their … Continue Reading
June 28, 2022
Torres Advances $19.5 Million for Inland Empire Priorities in FY2023 Government Funding Bills
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), through her role on the House Appropriations Committee, has included 15 community projects totaling more than $19.5 million for Inland Empire priorities in the FY2023 government funding bills. The government funding bills must still be passed by the entire House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and signed by the president, before taking effect."These projects address some of our communities' most imminent concerns and needs, from public … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Torres Statement on Overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today released the following statement on the news that the Supreme Court has reversed Roe vs. Wade, nearly 50 years after it was decided."With this devastating opinion, 6 members of the Supreme Court have concluded that women do not have the right to self-determination and personal autonomy. This conservative-majority Court, most of whom are men, has decided they have the authority to control and determine the most important aspects of a … Continue Reading
June 23, 2022
Torres Promotes Judiciary Workplace Standards and Protections in House Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), through her role on the House Appropriations Committee, secured language in the FY23 Financial Services and General Government Bill to address sexual harassment and workplace misconduct in the federal judiciary. "The 30,000 federal judiciary employees deserve the same anti-discrimination rights and workplace protections that private sector and government employees have," said Rep. Torres. "For too long, our nation's federal judiciary has … Continue Reading
June 14, 2022
Torres Sends Letter to Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Urging Steps to Address Blood Supply Shortage
WASHINGTON - Today, on World Blood Donor Day, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf urging him to address and stabilize our nation's blood supply infrastructure by establishing a National Taskforce to immediately review current systems and updating blood donation guidelines to evaluate all potential donors based on the same risks. The FDA has regulatory oversight over the U.S. blood supply. "In recent … Continue Reading
June 09, 2022
Torres Includes Inland Empire Projects in Water Resources Development Act of 2022
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced that she included six projects to help the Inland Empire as part H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), that today passed the House. The legislation authorizes water development and infrastructure projects that are later funded by the House Committee on Appropriations."I am proud to have included six projects that will revitalize the Inland Empire. When we invest in water infrastructure, we are … Continue Reading
June 08, 2022
Torres Statement on Ninth Summit of the Americas
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement on the Ninth Summit of the Americas: "The ninth Summit of the Americas is an important occasion to plan and address the challenges that our region faces, together. From migration to economic development to climate change, the nations of our region are all interconnected with each other, in most cases quite literally, and our answers must be developed in cooperation. "That is why I am deeply troubled … Continue Reading
June 08, 2022
Torres Statement on Ninth Summit of the Americas
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement on the Ninth Summit of the Americas: "The ninth Summit of the Americas is an important occasion to plan and address the challenges that our region faces, together. From migration to economic development to climate change, the nations of our region are all interconnected with each other, in most cases quite literally, and our answers must be developed in cooperation. "That is why I am deeply troubled … Continue Reading
June 03, 2022
Torres Highlights FY2023 Transportation Priorities in Letter to Secretary Buttigieg
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) sent a letter to United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlighting her FY2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development requests and expressing her support for Secretary Buttigieg's efforts to promote equity in transportation decisions. Congresswoman Torres is a member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds the Department of Transportation."Thank … Continue Reading
June 02, 2022
Torres, Maloney, and Khanna Introduce Consent is Key and Stealthing Act to Combat Sexual Violence
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced two bills, the Consent is Key Act and Stealthing Act of 2022, to help protect victims of nonconsensual condom removal, known as ‘stealthing'. The Consent is Key Act will encourage states to voluntarily pass laws authorizing civil damages for survivors of nonconsensual condom removal by increasing funding levels for federal domestic violence prevention programs in states … Continue Reading
May 30, 2022
Congresswoman Torres Recognizes Second Anniversary of Roman-Martinez Disappearance and Death on Memorial Day
CHINO, Calif. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement recognizing the 2-year anniversary of the disappearance and death of Army soldier Enrique Roman Martinez. "Today, on Memorial Day, I'm thinking especially of the family of Enrique Roman-Martinez, a 21-year-old soldier from Chino. Two years ago, he was stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina when he went missing on a camping trip with fellow soldiers. A week later, his severed head washed up on shore. Two … Continue Reading
May 27, 2022
Torres, Schneider Re-Introduce the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) reintroduced the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022. The legislation requires all federal firearms licensees to report the sale of two or more long guns, including semi-automatic rifles such as AR-15 and AK-47, within a 5-day period. Congresswoman Torres and Congressman Schneider first introduced this bill in 2019 with former Congressman Eliot Engel (NY-16). "This week, we lost … Continue Reading
May 18, 2022
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