Press Releases
Torres to Take Part in National Night Out Events throughout 35th District
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) will join National Night Out festivities throughout the 35th district, taking part in the celebrations in Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, and Pomona. “At a time when community-police relations throughout the country have become increasingly strained, events like National Night Out help build trust between the police and the communities they serve,” said Torres. “As a former member of my own neighborhood watch, I know we can all play a part … Continue Reading
July 13, 2016
Torres Applauds Senate Passage of Key Bill in ONT Transfer to Local Control
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) applauded the Senate’s passage of legislation that will allow for the transfer of Passenger Facility Charges collected at Ontario Airport (ONT) to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). This legislation is necessary to complete the transfer of LA/Ontario International Airport to local control and has now passed both the House and the Senate as part of a broader bill extending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. “Without this … Continue Reading
July 12, 2016
Central America Caucus Meets with Honduran President
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Members of the Congressional Central America Caucus met with Juan Orlando Hernandez, the President of Honduras. Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA), founder and co-chair of the Central America Caucus, was joined by Caucus Members John R. Moolenaar (R-MI), Reid J. Ribble (R-WI), James P. McGovern (D-MA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Tony Cardenas (D-CA), Beto O’Rourke (D-TX), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Today’s meeting comes one day after Torres led a letter signed by 77 other Members … Continue Reading
July 12, 2016
Two Torres Bills Included in House Dem "Make It in America" Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) applauded the recent release of House Democrats’ new “Make It in America” plan, a comprehensive legislative strategy to grow and strengthen the American economy. The plan includes two of Rep. Torres’s bills, H.R. 2485, the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Act (RIAA), a bill to help fill the infrastructure funding gap, and H.R. 2601, the Job Opportunities between Our Shores (JOBS) Act, which would connect educational institutions with … Continue Reading
July 08, 2016
Torres Statement on Dallas Attack and Police Involved Shootings
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma Torres (D-Pomona) issued the following statement in response to the recent attack on 11 Dallas police officers, and the police involved shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile: “As the mother of a police officer, I was shocked and saddened by the ambush in Dallas last night that took the lives of five police officers during an otherwise peaceful demonstration. There is no excuse for this kind of violence - ever. The police shootings of this past … Continue Reading
June 30, 2016
Rep. Torres Holds Gun Violence Community Roundtable
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) convened a roundtable meeting in Pomona with activists, community and religious leaders, and families impacted by gun violence to share ideas for how to address the growing gun violence epidemic. This meeting was part of the National Day of Action on Gun Violence Prevention where House Democrats across the country held events to build on the momentum from last week’s historic 26 hour sit-in on the House floor. “Last week, House Democrats … Continue Reading
June 21, 2016
Torres Applauds Passage of Key Bill in ONT Transfer to Local Control
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) applauded the passage of H.R. 4369, legislation that will allow for the transfer of Passenger Facility Charges collected at Ontario Airport to Los Angeles World Airports. This legislation is necessary to complete the transfer of LA/Ontario International Airport to local control. “Without this bill, the long-overdue agreement to transfer control of Ontario Airport cannot move forward. I applaud the House for taking up this legislation and … Continue Reading
June 21, 2016
Members Seek Update on Next Generation 911 Implementation and Solutions to Patchwork 911 Systems
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) requested an update from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the implementation of next generation 911 (NG911) systems across the country and the impact diverting local and state 911 fees has had on emergency services. NG911 systems use IP-based technology to receive data from a wider range of devices and mediums and provide more accurate locating capabilities than the older 911 infrastructure. The … Continue Reading
June 20, 2016
Torres Praises House Taking Up Key Bill in ONT Transfer
WASHINGTON, DC - This Tuesday, the House of Representatives is set to debate and vote on H.R. 4369, key legislation necessary to complete the transfer of LA/Ontario International Airport to local control."Despite our strategic location in a growing region at the center of an important freight movement system, Ontario Airport has been neglected for far too long, impacting passenger numbers and our region's potential for economic growth," said Torres, whose congressional district includes the … Continue Reading
June 09, 2016
House to Vote on Torres Amendment Removing Minimum Wage Provision in Puerto Rico Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives will debate an amendment offered by Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) that removes a provision from H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability At (PROMESA) that allows the minimum wage to be lowered for workers under 25. “The minimum wage provision in this bill is bad for young workers, and it’s bad for Puerto Rico,” said Torres. “It does not fix the island’s problems and in the long run, may make them worse. The … Continue Reading
May 01, 2016
Torres Marks Small Business Week Highlighting Progress on Jobs Plan
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) marked the start of Small Business Week (May 1-7) by releasing a one-year update to her jobs plan. A Roadmap to Economic Resilience - One Year Later details the progress made on key recommendations to foster small business growth and entrepreneurship and create jobs in the Inland Empire. “Small businesses are the engine that drives our local economy, and in order for them to thrive, we need to build a robust, dynamic local economy and … Continue Reading
April 26, 2016
Torres Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Tribal Early Childhood Education
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) introduced the Tribal Early Childhood, Education, and Related Services Integration Act, a bill that seeks to expand early education opportunities and close the achievement gap between Native and Non-Native children by making it easier for tribes to apply for support for early childhood education services."Native youth continue to lag behind their Non-Native peers in high school graduation, national math and reading assessments, and even … Continue Reading
April 23, 2016
Torres Hosts Resource Fair for Local Veterans
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) hosted a Veterans Resource Fair to provide local veterans with information on resources available to them and their families. Veterans also had the opportunity to sit down and meet one-on-one with service officers from the Department of Veterans of Affairs to get help on pending claims. "Far too many of our local veterans are struggling, whether it's to find a job, get health care, or secure an affordable place to live, but many are unware … Continue Reading
April 13, 2016
Event Advisory - Torres to Host Veterans Resource Fair
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) will host a Veterans Resource Fair to provide local veterans with information on resources available to them and their families and to give veterans the opportunity to meet one-on-one with service officers from the VA for help with their claims. This event is free and open to the public, however appointments are required for claims assistance.What: Resource Fair for local veterans with the opportunity to receive one-on-one claims … Continue Reading
April 01, 2016
Winner of 2016 Congressional Art Competition Announced
ONTARIO, CA - Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) unveiled the winner of the 35th District's 2016 Congressional Art Competition at an awards ceremony and exhibition yesterday evening at the Museum of History & Art, Ontario. The winning piece, Maybe Tomorrow You'll Become What You Say by Dalia Marin of A.B. Miller High School, was selected out of 41 pieces submitted from 40 participants representing eight high schools throughout the district. "The quantity and quality of this year's … Continue Reading
March 10, 2016
Torres Hosts Public Safety Round Table for Local, State, and Federal Officials
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) held a round table meeting at the Ontario Police Department for local, state, and federal public safety officials to discuss ongoing threats to the region and how they can work together to keep communities safe. Today’s meeting was a follow-up to a similar meeting held in August 2015. “Since our last Public Safety Round Table, our community suffered a horrific terrorist attack right in our own backyard,” said Torres. “It was a stark … Continue Reading
March 08, 2016
Torres Welcomes "Commandant's Own" to Ontario
ONTARIO, CA - Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) presided over the “Celebration of Heroes” Battle Color Ceremony performed by the United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment at Chaffey High School in Ontario. Today’s ceremony was part of the Battle Color Detachment’s 2016 National Tour and was free and open to the public. “The Battle Color Detachment is the public face of the Marine Corps with their skill, discipline, and rich history perfectly embodying the spirit of the … Continue Reading
February 25, 2016
Readout of Rep. Torres and Central America Caucus Meeting with President Morales of Guatemala
RESUMEN DE REUNIÓN ENTRE REP. NORMA TORRES Y CAUCUS DE ASUNTOS CENTROAMERICANOS Y EL PRESIDENTE DE GUATEMALA JIMMY MORALES WASHINGTON, DC - Congresista Norma Torres (D-CA) y miembros del recién-formado Caucus de Asuntos Centroamericanos se reunieron con el Presidente Jimmy Morales de Guatemala. Antes de la reunión con el Caucus, Morales y Torres, presidenta del Caucus y la primera congresista de origen guatemalteco, se reunieron por separado. Durante su reunión, Presidente Morales y … Continue Reading
February 24, 2016
Central America Caucus Kicks Off by Meeting with Guatemalan President
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Members of Congress launched the Central America Caucus, a newly-formed, bipartisan group of 32 Members of Congress chaired by Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) that is aimed at enhancing understanding about Central America and providing a forum for members and staff to discuss U.S. policy toward the region. The Caucus's first order of business was a meeting with Guatemala's newly-elected President, Jimmy Morales. "Despite the millions of Central Americans living in the US and … Continue Reading
February 24, 2016
Nuevo Caucus de Asuntos Centroamericanos se lanza con reunion con el Presidente de Guatemala
WASHINGTON, DC-Hoy, Miembros de la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos lanzaron el Caucus de Asuntos Centroamericanos. El nuevo grupo se forma con 32 miembros bipartidistas del Congreso y será dirigido por la Representante Norma J. Torres (D-CA). El objetivo del Caucus es despertar consciencia sobre Centroamérica y ofrecer un foro para que Miembros del Congreso puedan enfocarse en la póliza de los Estados Unidos hacia la región. La primera acción del Caucus fue una reunión con el … Continue Reading