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Torres presenta legislación sobre sanciones en Guatemala para combatir la corrupción y el lavado de dinero
El proyecto de ley da seguimiento a la legislación de Torres requiriendo que el Departamento de Estado proporcione al Congreso una lista de funcionarios corruptos en el Triángulo del Norte, la cual se convirtió en ley en agosto del año corrienteWASHINGTON, DC — Hoy, la representante estadounidense Norma J. Torres (D-CA) presentó el Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act para exigir que el presidente de los Estados Unidos imponga sanciones a las personas que han socavado el Estado de Derecho … Continue Reading
December 13, 2018
Torres Introduces Guatemala Sanctions Legislation to Combat Corruption and Money Laundering
The Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act builds on Torres legislation to require the State Department to provide Congress with a list of corrupt officials in the Northern Triangle that was signed into law in AugustWASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-CA) introduced the Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act, to require the U.S. President to impose sanctions on individuals who have undermined the rule of law in Guatemala. The sanctions would include asset … Continue Reading
December 07, 2018
Torres, Vargas Lead 19 Members of Congress in Demanding an Investigation into CBP’s Use of Tear Gas Against Migrants at the U.S.-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and Juan Vargas (D-CA) have led a group of 19 members of Congress in a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Inspector General John Kelly to urge an investigation into the Custom and Border Protection (CBP) agents' use of tear gas against migrants at the San Ysidro Border Crossing in California on November 25, 2018. In addition, the federal lawmakers express concerns that the action may have been in violation of … Continue Reading
December 06, 2018
Torres Announces $2 Million HHS Grant Award for the Pomona Community Health Center to Provide Care for Underserved Communities
ONTARIO, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a $2,021,713 grant to the Pomona Community Health Center dba Parktree Community Health Center, a community-based organization that delivers affordable, accessible, and quality health services to low-income patients. The grant will support an increase in comprehensive primary and preventative care, such as medical, dental, and behavioral health … Continue Reading
November 28, 2018
Torres Statement on the General Motors Factory Closures and Layoffs
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the announcement by General Motors that it was closing five factories in North America and laying off nearly 15,000 workers: "The announcement by General Motors that it will be closing factories in Ohio, Michigan, and Maryland and laying off 15,000 employees is evidence of President Trump's latest failure to deliver for American workers. His empty promises have been followed by two … Continue Reading
October 05, 2018
Torres Provision to Address Port Cybersecurity Threats Passes Senate, Heads to the President’s Desk to be Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-CA) announced that the U.S. Senate passed a provision based on her Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act as part of the five-year reauthorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The legislation is expected to be signed into law by the President this week. Torres introduced the provision following the June 2017 NotPetya worldwide cyberattack that shut down the largest … Continue Reading
September 14, 2018
Torres, Engel, Lofgren Urge President Trump to Expand Life-Saving Program for Central American Refugees
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (D-CA), Eliot Engel (D-NY), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) encouraged President J. Trump to expand the Protection Transfer Agreement (PTA). Through coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights, the International Organization on Migration, and the government of Costa Rica, the PTA offers a small number of Central Americans who are fleeing violence with an orderly and legal process to seek protection. While the … Continue Reading
August 31, 2018
Torres condena la decisión de Presidente Morales de no renovar el mandato de CICIG
WASHINGTON, DC - Hoy, la representante estadounidense Norma J. Torres (D-CA) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la decisión del Presidente Jimmy Morales de no renovar el mandato de la Comisión Internacional contra la Impunidad en Guatemala (CICIG):"Estoy consternada por la decisión del presidente Morales de no renovar el mandato de la Comisión Internacional contra la Impunidad en Guatemala (CICIG) o la visa de su comisionado, Iván Velásquez. Con esta decisión, el presidente Morales ha … Continue Reading
August 14, 2018
Torres, Cardin Legislation to Combat Corruption in Central America Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) issued the following comments after President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The NDAA included a provision that will require the Secretary of State to provide Congress with a list of individuals, including government officials, who have committed serious acts of corruption, drug trafficking, and illicit campaign finance in Guatemala, Honduras, and El … Continue Reading
August 14, 2018
Legislación propuesta por Torres y Cardin para combatir la corrupción en América Central se convierte en ley
WASHINGTON, DC — Hoy, la representante estadounidense Norma J. Torres (D-CA) y el senador estadounidense Ben Cardin (D-MD) emitieron los siguientes comentarios, siguiente al que el presidente Trump firmara la Ley de Autorización de Defensa Nacional (NDAA, por sus siglas en ingles). El NDAA incluye una disposición que requerirá que el Secretario de Estado proporcione al Congreso una lista de personas, incluyendo los funcionarios públicos, que han cometido actos graves de corrupción, tráfico de … Continue Reading
August 02, 2018
Torres, Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan Resolution in Recognition of National Night Out
ONTARIO, CA - U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and John Rutherford (R-FL) have introduced H.Res.1040, a bipartisan resolution recognizing Tuesday, August 7, 2018 as National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual, nationwide event that promotes neighborhood camaraderie and community-police partnerships. "Every year, National Night Out offers neighbors and law enforcement an opportunity to come together and foster trust and a greater sense of community," said Torres. "We all have … Continue Reading
July 26, 2018
Torres Introduces Bill to Investigate National Rifle Association Links to Russian Interference in 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-CA) introduced the Maria Butina NRA Transparency Act to require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to investigate whether the National Rifle Association (NRA) benefitted from Russia's involvement in the 2016 United States presidential election. The bill follows the recent indictment of Maria Butina, a Russian national with a long record of gun rights activism and ties to the NRA, for conspiracy to act as an agent of Russia. … Continue Reading
July 24, 2018
Torres, Poe Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Homeowners Prepare for Natural Disasters
With the 2018 hurricane and wildfire season underway, the Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act would provide homeowners with loans to better plan for floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and landslides WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and Ted Poe (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Homeowners Disaster Preparation Act, to help homeowners prepare for and mitigate the devastating effects of natural disasters. An estimated sixty-seven percent of Disaster Relief Funds go … Continue Reading
July 16, 2018
Torres Bipartisan Proposal to Strengthen Sanctions Against North Korea Passes on House Floor
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, announced that her bipartisan legislative proposal to prevent the advancement of North Korea's nuclear weapons program by more accurately determining the regime's revenue sources passed on the House floor. The proposal, modeled after Torres's H.R. 6237 North Korea Follow the Money Act, passed as part of the Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for 2018 and now moves to the U.S. … Continue Reading
July 10, 2018
Torres Statement on San Bernardino County Deputy District Attorney Michael Selyem
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement on San Bernardino County Deputy District Attorney Michael Selyem's discriminatory social media posts:"San Bernardino County Deputy District Attorney Michael Selyem's social media posts about minorities are deeply offensive to me and my constituents. These comments have led many of us to question whether racial prejudice may have influenced his judgment as a prosecutor. San Bernardino County's diverse community … Continue Reading
June 29, 2018
Torres Statement on Fatal Attack of Cal Poly Pomona Parking Enforcement Officer
POMONA, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) released the following statement in response to the fatal attack of a California State Polytechnic University civilian parking enforcement officer:"As the situation continues to unfold, my heart goes out to the fallen parking enforcement officer and his family. I thank all first responders for responding quickly to the scene and for preventing this altercation from resulting in further loss of life. I especially commend the University for … Continue Reading
June 14, 2018
Siguiendo la Erupción del Volcán de Fuego, Torres, Smith Presentan Resolución Bipartidista en Apoyo a Las Víctimas
La resolución expresa solidaridad con el pueblo Guatemalteco y simpatía hacia las víctimas y sus familias; también pide asistencia continua para los esfuerzos de socorro y reconstrucciónWASHINGTON, DC - Hoy, los representantes Norma J. Torres (D-CA) y Chris Smith (R-NJ), miembros del Comité de Asuntos Exteriores, presentaron una resolución bipartidista expresando solidaridad y apoyo al pueblo Guatemalteco, después de la erupción del Volcán de Fuego a principios de este mes. La resolución … Continue Reading
June 14, 2018
Following Eruption of Fuego Volcano, Torres, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Resolution in Support of Victims
The resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Guatemala and sympathy for the victims and their families, calls for continued assistance for relief and reconstruction efforts WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ), members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing solidarity and support for the people of Guatemala after the eruption of the Fuego Volcano earlier this month. The resolution also … Continue Reading
June 11, 2018
Torres Proposal to Remove Abandoned Military Facilities at Local Airports Passes on House Floor
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona), member of the powerful Rules Committee, announced passage of a legislative proposal she introduced to assist local airports, like Ontario International Airport, remove unused military facilities. Ontario International Airport shared space with the Ontario Air National Guard Station, which remained in operation for decades to provide training and support for the Korean, Vietnam, and other wars and conflicts. In 1997, the facility closed and the … Continue Reading
June 06, 2018
Torres, O’Rourke Lead Lawmakers in Urging House Appropriators Against Using Taxpayer Funds to Deport DREAMers
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) led thirty-nine members of Congress in a letter calling on the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the House Committee on Appropriations not to utilize taxpayer funds in the FY 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill to deport individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) program."We are committed to continuing to work through the legislative process to find a solution that … Continue Reading