Press Releases
Torres Leads Charge on Improving Local Transportation, Protecting Immigrants, and Stabilizing Central America
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, the House of Representatives will vote on a series of proposals introduced by Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) that will increase funding for regional transportation planning and transit oriented development, will protect vulnerable immigrants from abusive practices, and will strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Guatemala."I'm proud to be pushing Congress to act on issues important to voters in the 35th District including improving transportation here in the Inland … Continue Reading
September 05, 2017
Rep. Torres on Trump's Decision to End DACA
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program over a six month period:"Todays' announcement is a betrayal of American values and a needless attack on thousands of hardworking young people who want nothing more than an opportunity to contribute to this country. 800,000 young people have benefited from DACA. These are not faceless names - … Continue Reading
August 28, 2017
Statement on Trump's Ongoing Attacks on Immigrant Communities
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's ongoing attacks against immigrant communities following reports that he intends to end the DACA program as early as this week:"It is shocking that with all of the challenges facing our country, the President is continuing his incessant attacks on hard-working immigrants. This past Friday, with the eyes of the nation on Texas and Hurricane Harvey, the President pardoned former … Continue Reading
August 17, 2017
Torres Convenes Cybersecurity Seminar to Prepare Local Governments for Cyber Threats
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) held a Cybersecurity seminar where local leaders were briefed by federal officials from the Department of Homeland Security, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and private sector professionals on the latest cyber threats and how to prepare for them."The recent cyber-attack on the Maersk shipping company which shut down part of the Port of LA showed just how cyber-attacks have the potential to bring the global economy to a … Continue Reading
August 16, 2017
Torres Tours Port Cybersecurity Operations Center and Receives Letter of Support From Port of Los Angeles for Cyber Bill
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma Torres (D-Pomona) toured the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach following the recent world-wide cyber-attack that resulted in a shutdown of the largest terminal at the Port Complex. During the site visit, the Port of Los Angeles issued a letter of support for H.R. 3101, the Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act, a bill introduced by Torres."My district and the Inland Empire are a critical part of the goods movement … Continue Reading
August 14, 2017
Torres Kicks Off Back to School Week With Grant Announcement and Book Drop at Ontario Library
ONTARIO, CA - Today Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) kicked off a week of Back-to-School events at Ontario City Library where she congratulated the Library on its recently awarded $10,000 federal grant and dropped off boxes of books donated by the Library of Congress."As our kids get ready to head back to class, it's my privilege to be able to help our local library get the resources it needs to better serve our young people and our community as a whole," said Torres. "Through the books … Continue Reading
August 14, 2017
Torres Concludes "Made in the 35th" Manufacturing Tour
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) drew to a close her "Made in the 35th" tour of manufacturing businesses in the 35th district. The tour, which took place from August 7th through 11th, included informational meetings, events, tours and site visits of manufacturers in a wide range of industries in the cities of Bloomington, Chino, Fontana, Ontario, Pomona, and Rialto. "My ‘Made in the 35th' tour highlighted the incredible array of products that are made right here in our … Continue Reading
August 07, 2017
Torres Launches "Made in the 35th" Manufacturing Tour
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) launched her "Made in the 35th" tour, which will highlight area manufacturers and bring attention to the challenges facing the Inland Empire's manufacturing sector. "Most people don't think of the Inland Empire when they think of manufacturing, yet local manufacturers continue to fuel the region's economy and produce goods used across the globe in nearly every sector," said Torres. "My ‘Made in the 35th' tour will highlight the local … Continue Reading
July 28, 2017
Torres Statement on Defeat of "Skinny" Repeal
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) issued the following statement in response to the defeat of the Senate's most recent plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act:"I am relieved that the Senate stopped the disastrous "skinny" repeal which would have left 16 million Americans without insurance and caused an immediate 20% increase in premiums for all Americans. The rushed, misguided, partisan approach which has consumed Congress over the last six months has never been the right … Continue Reading
July 18, 2017
Torres Leads 35 Democratic Women in Calling on Trump to Keep the White House Council on Women and Girls
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) led 35 Members of the Democratic Women's Working Group in sending a letter to the Trump administration opposing the disbanding the White House Council on Women and Girls. The Council, created by the Obama administration in 2009, works to ensure that agencies take into consideration the needs of women and girls when drafting policies and allows an open line of communication between the White House and women's advocacy and policy groups."Women … Continue Reading
July 13, 2017
Torres Hosts Faith Roundtable on Healthcare
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) hosted a roundtable for faith leaders from throughout the Inland Empire to discuss current healthcare challenges affecting the community and provide an update on healthcare legislation working its way through Congress. "The faith community is on the front lines in helping so many people in our community deal with day-to-day, quality of life issues, and few issues are currently more pressing than the state of healthcare," said Torres. … Continue Reading
July 12, 2017
Torres Introduces North Korea Follow the Money Act
WASHINGTON, DC - This week Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will introduce the North Korea Follow the Money Act, a bill aimed at making sanctions against North Korea more effective in preventing the advancement of their nuclear weapons program by more accurately determining the regime's revenue sources. "The recent ballistic missile test launched by North Korea is undoubtedly a cause for concern for the global community and should compel the … Continue Reading
July 05, 2017
Torres Leads Call for Resignation of Energy Appointee Following News of Disturbing Tweets
ONTARIO, CA - Today Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) led a group of Democrats in calling for the resignation of recent Department of Energy appointee William Bradford after recent news reports revealed highly inappropriate social media postings concerning the ethnicity, religion, and gender identity of former President Barack Obama, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, TV news host Megyn Kelly, and Japanese-Americans during World War II. "The tweets that have recently come to light are … Continue Reading
June 30, 2017
Torres Named "Great Immigrant" by Carnegie Corporation
ONTARIO, CA - On July 4th, the Carnegie Corporation of New York will honor Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) as part of their annual Great Immigrants tribute recognizing the important contributions immigrants have made to advance our society, culture, and economy. "It's an honor to be recognized by such a renowned philanthropic organization and to be in the company of such distinguished fellow honorees," said Torres. "As an immigrant, I feel it's my responsibility to give back to this country … Continue Reading
June 29, 2017
Torres Introduces Port Cybersecurity Legislation Following Cyber-Attack
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) has reintroduced the Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act in response to a recent world-wide cyber-attack that has resulted in the shutdown of the largest terminal at the Port of Los Angeles."The closure of the Port of LA's largest terminal because of a cyber-attack reveals severe vulnerabilities in our nation's security," said Torres. "With more than $1.3 trillion in cargo moving annually through … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017
Rep. Torres on Port of LA Terminal Closure After Cyber Attack
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) released the following statement on the closure of the largest terminal at the Port of Los Angeles after a cyber-attack hit various companies in Europe and across the globe, including Danish shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk:"The ongoing closure of the Port of LA's largest terminal because of a cyber-attack shows the severe vulnerabilities in our nation's security and the massive impact cyber threats pose to our local and national … Continue Reading
June 08, 2017
Torres Introduces Bill to Grow Advanced Manufacturing Workforce
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) introduced the Job Opportunities between Our Shores (JOBS) Act, a bill to promote advanced manufacturing in California and throughout the United States and give dislocated workers the training and skills they need to find new jobs in growing industries. "While we have seen traditional manufacturing jobs disappear or go overseas, jobs in advanced manufacturing continue to grow. Unfortunately, many advanced manufacturers are facing a … Continue Reading
June 07, 2017
Rep. Torres Takes Part in US-Mexico Interparliamentary Group Meeting in Mexico City
WASHINGTON, DC - Earlier this week, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) represented the United States as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation to Mexico City for the 53rd United States - Mexico Interparliamentary Group Meeting. Torres, along with ten other U.S. Members of Congress, took part in a series of sessions with Mexican legislators to discuss areas of mutual interest and concern."Despite our President's unacceptable rhetoric toward Mexico and the Mexican people, our two nations share … Continue Reading
May 31, 2017
Rep. Torres to Play in Annual Congressional Softball Game in Honor of Local Breast Cancer Survivor
ONTARIO, CA - On June 21st, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) will take the field for the Congressional Women's Softball Game, an annual event where female Members of Congress compete against the women of the DC press corps to raise awareness and funds for the Young Survival Coalition. Torres, slated to play in the position of catcher, will play in honor of local breast cancer survivor Lisa Logan of Chino who was diagnosed at age 33. "Young women often face the toughest cancer odds and their … Continue Reading
May 31, 2017
Torres Statement on Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) issued the following statement in response to reports President Trump will pull out of the Paris Agreement on climate change: "I am extremely disappointed by the announcement that President Trump will withdraw from the Paris climate accord. This agreement was a landmark achievement that saw unprecedented cooperation between 175 nations and all sectors of the economy - from industries including oil and coal to retailers, utilities, farmers, … Continue Reading