Press Releases
Congresswoman Torres and Congressman Aguilar Announce City of Fontana Receives $19+ Million Federal Grant to Improve Safety for Pedestrians, Cyclists & Motorists
Fontana, CA — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced today the distribution of $19,808,986 in federal funding to the city of Fontana for the development of infrastructure improvements along Foothill Boulevard to dramatically enhance transit safety. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, the funding will provide bike lanes, ADA-compliant sidewalks, ADA ramps, and updated signage to protect … Continue Reading
December 12, 2023
Representatives Norma Torres, Delia Ramirez & Joaquin Castro Call for the Protection of Democracy in Guatemala Amidst Democratic Backsliding
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) held a press conference today in support of the rule of law and democracy in Guatemala. The press conference followed Congresswoman Torres & Ramirez’s Congressional delegation to Guatemala last week and the Guatemala Attorney General’s office moving to nullify the fair election of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo. The Members of Congress - joined by civil … Continue Reading
December 11, 2023
Torres, Kaine-Led Bicameral Congressional Delegation Discusses Democracy, Migration, and Economic Stability During Visits to Guatemala and Honduras
Washington, D.C. — Last night, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (D-CA-35) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) concluded a bicameral congressional delegation visit to Guatemala and Honduras to meet with elected officials, the private sector, and civil society leaders. Torres & Kaine led the delegation, which included U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez (D-IL-3). While the delegation was in … Continue Reading
December 08, 2023
Statement from Lawmakers on Guatemalan Attorney General’s Attempt to Nullify Fair Election
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (D-CA-35) and U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) -- as well as Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-3) -- released the following statement regarding the Guatemalan Attorney General’s attempt to nullify the fair election of anti-corruption reformist President-elect Bernardo Arévalo and Vice President-Elect Karin Herrera: “We categorically condemn and … Continue Reading
December 07, 2023
Ranking Member Torres Champions Efforts to Modernize Congress, Better Serve Constituents
Washington, D.C. — Committee on House Administration Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today highlighted the three letters she recently sent to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). Ranking Member Torres’ letters champion her priorities of modernizing Congress and improving constituent services. The letters sent to the CAO request two feasibility studies on: 1) providing a paid district transition aide for Members-elect … Continue Reading
December 06, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Celebrates Inland Empire Receiving $3 Billion in Federal Funding for the Brightline West High-Speed Corridor
Rancho Cucamonga, CA — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) - a senior member of the Transportation Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, in charge of all federal funding - celebrated the Department of Transportation’s $3 billion grant for the Brightline West High-Speed Corridor, including $500,000 in federal funding to the city of Rancho Cucamonga. The corridor will run through the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, the heart of the Inland … Continue Reading
December 06, 2023
Torres, Castro, Goldman, Cherfilus-McCormick Lead Introduction of Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales (ARMAS) Act to Curb U.S. Firearms Trafficking to Latin America and Caribbean
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) led more than a dozen of their colleagues to introduce the Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales (ARMAS) Act, legislation that would mobilize resources across the federal government to disrupt firearms trafficking from the United States to Latin America and the Caribbean and implement stronger … Continue Reading
November 28, 2023
Congresswoman Torres & Congressman Calvert Celebrate the City of Eastvale Being Recognized Under the 92880 Zip Code
Eastvale, CA — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) - who represents the Inland Empire region of Southern California - announced today the United States Postal Service revised the 92880 zip code to accurately register as Eastvale, California starting January 1, 2024. Congresswoman Torres and Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) both represent the city of Eastvale in Congress. Following the news, the lawmakers and city of Eastvale released the following statements: “When we work together on … Continue Reading
November 28, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Introduces the Indian Buffalo Management Act
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) introduced the Indian Buffalo Management Act. This legislation establishes a permanent program within the Department of the Interior to develop and promote tribal ownership and management of buffalo and buffalo habitat on Tribal lands. Congresswoman Torres was joined by Reps. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Mary Peltola (D-AK), Tom Cole (R-OK), and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) in introduction. This legislation is endorsed by the InterTribal Buffalo … Continue Reading
November 21, 2023
Congresswoman Norma Torres Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Support Entrepreneurs at HSIs, HBCUs & Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Washington, D.C. — Ahead of Small Business Saturday, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) co-led the introduction of the Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act, bipartisan legislation that creates a grant program with the Small Business Administration for entrepreneurs at minority-serving institutions like Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Representatives Nikema Williams (GA-05), Alma Adams (NC-12), Dwight Evans (PA-03),and Brian Fitzpatrick … Continue Reading
November 16, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Raises Concerns Over Adequate Military Investigations Across DoD Branches
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) - a member of the House Appropriations Committee - sent a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General Robert P. Storch to request the Inspector General review the Defense Department’s Military Criminal Investigative Organizations (MCIOs) and their efforts to deliver justice for victims like Army Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez. The Congresswoman’s constituent, Army Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez, was murdered over three years ago, … Continue Reading
November 15, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Announces Over $350,000 in Federal Funding for Safe Streets, Roads in City of Ontario
Pomona, CA — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced today the delivery of $360,000 in federal grant funding to the City of Ontario for the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to reduce and eliminate serious injury and fatal crashes. This grant award from the Department of Transportation - made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - will address transportation insecurity, social and health vulnerabilities, and climate resilience with the goal of preventing future … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Statement on Vote to Keep the Government Open
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) - a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee - today released the following statement after voting to keep the government open: “Though I voted for this stopgap bill to keep the government open, this plan is flawed and falls short of the challenges facing our nation at home and abroad. “By separating government funding deadlines, this two-step plan not only breaks the precedent of our annual government funding … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Leads Congressional Hispanic Caucus Colleagues in Urging U.S. Support to the Mexican Government Following Hurricane Otis
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, led a letter today with her Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) colleagues to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power, requesting more information on how the Biden Administration is engaging with the Mexican government following Hurricane Otis’ devastation. The lawmakers … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
Representatives Torres & Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bipartisan 9-1-1 SAVES Act to Reclassify 9-1-1 Dispatchers as First Responders
Washington, D.C. — Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) - the first former 9-1-1 dispatcher to serve in Congress - and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) - a former FBI Special Agent and federal prosecutor - announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan 9-1-1 Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services (SAVES) Act. 9-1-1 dispatchers are currently not classified as first responders, though other professions like school crossing guards are. At zero cost to American taxpayers, the 9-1-1 SAVES Act … Continue Reading
November 07, 2023
Torres, Schneider, Scholten, Torres Lead Statement on “From the River to the Sea” and the Ongoing Hamas-Israel War
Washington, D.C. — Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35), Brad Schneider (IL-10) Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) led a statement on the phrase “from the river to the sea” and the ongoing Hamas-Israel War. The following members co-signed that statement: Bera, Ami; Boyle, Brendan; Brownley, Julia; Brown, Shontel; Budzinski, Nikki; Carbajal, Salud; Carter, Troy; Casten, Sean; Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila; Cohen, Steve; Correa, J.; Costa, Jim; Courtney, Joe; Craig, Angie; … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Statement on Vote Against Partisan Conditions on Aid to Israel
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6126 to reject partisan conditions on aid to Israel: “I unequivocally support the people of Israel, their right to defend themselves, and the commitment of the United States to stand by our strongest ally in the region, but I could not in good conscience support the cynical, partisan aid package that Speaker Johnson presented. Today, I voted to reject any conditions … Continue Reading
November 01, 2023
Representatives Torres & Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Keep Pedestrians & Vulnerable Road Users Safe
Washington, D.C. — Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced today the introduction of the Pedestrian Hazard, Awareness and Safety Expansion (PHASE) Act to address rising pedestrian accidents and fatalities in regions like the Inland Empire. The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area is the 14th most dangerous metropolitan area in the United States for pedestrians. The announcement follows the conclusion of National Pedestrian Safety Month (October … Continue Reading
November 01, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Statement on Commerce Department’s 90-Day Freeze on Firearms Exports
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today issued the following statement after the Department of Commerce announced on Friday a suspension of most exports of?? U.S.-made firearms, related components, and ammunition for non-government civilians for 90 days: "Protecting our national security and ensuring deadly weapons do not end up in the wrong hands remains one of my top priorities in Congress. Since our nation’s firearm export process was wrongfully altered during the … Continue Reading
October 31, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Statement on State Department Actions Regarding Anti-Democratic Actors in Guatemala
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the below statement in response to the Department of State’s actions to impose additional visa restrictions on those undermining the peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala: “The Guatemalan people have spoken, and their votes must be respected. The United States unequivocally stands with those fighting for democracy in Guatemala, and I am pleased the Biden Administration heeded my call to impose additional restrictions on … Continue Reading