Press Releases
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
July 08, 2021
Torres Announces $5M in Federal Funding Headed to Ontario International Airport
ONTARIO - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced today a federal grant in the amount of $5,005,421 awarded to Ontario International Airport, the Inland Empire's regional transportation hub. The funding, allocated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, covers the cost of significant runway/taxiway reconstruction and repairs at the airport.Under the American Rescue Plan of 2021, the federal share of this grant increased to 100 percent of the project's cost. With the allocation, the … Continue Reading
July 07, 2021
Torres: Latest List Validates Longtime Efforts to Deny Corrupt & Undemocratic Central American Leaders U.S. Aid
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), the sole Central American serving in Congress and Co-Chair of the Congressional Central America Caucus, commented today on a list of corrupt Central American officials prepared and made public by the U.S. State Department last week.The document directly names individuals across the political spectrum, throughout different sectors, as well as current and former high-level officials in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is the second … Continue Reading
July 07, 2021
Torres-Led Changes & Funding Requests Pass House in Surface Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) applauded as numerous provisions and funding requests that she offered to the INVEST in America Act passed with the bill last week. Congresswoman Torres released the following statement: "Federal transportation investments help communities thrive, which is why my focus during the amendment process was to ensure equity, accessibility, and opportunity in this bill," Rep. Norma J. Torres said. "From extending transportation options to … Continue Reading
July 03, 2021
Torres Welcomes HHS Secretary Becerra to Pomona for Fairplex Emergency Intake Site Tour
POMONA - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), today visited the Pomona Fairplex Emergency Intake Site (EIS) with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra. Rep. Torres and Sec. Becerra met with Cherokee Federal and the Department of Health and Homeland Security at the site. Some of the amenities Rep. Torres and Sec. Becerra visited include: the intake center, phone banking, medical center, classrooms, dormitories, and recreation areas. "I was honored to … Continue Reading
June 30, 2021
Torres: Republican Obstruction on January 6th Betrays our Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today helped pass House Resolution 503, which establishes the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. The Resolution passed by a vote of 222 to 190 with only two Republican votes. Congresswoman Torres, who has publicly recounted her traumatic experience being trapped in the House Chamber during the attack, released the following statement excoriating lawmakers who obstructed … Continue Reading