Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Sunday, December 18 marks International Migrants Day, which recognizes the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face. In the United States, approximately two-thirds of Asian Americans and one-sixth of Pacific Islanders are foreign-born. To commemorate the upcoming day, CAPAC Members released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. – The bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA) passed the U.S. Senate today, which now goes to President Biden to be signed into law. In the bill, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) secured authorization for federal assistance for six water development and infrastructure projects in the Inland Empire. These projects include:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Albio Sires (NJ-08), Raúl M.
Washington, D.C. – With the Department of Commerce in the process of implementing the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in support of local small manufacturers in the Inland Empire to allow them to apply for, and potentially receive, funding.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to send the Respect for Marriage Act to the president's desk for his signature. In response to the vote, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued this statement:
Washington, D.C. – Last month, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that HCI Systems Inc., based in Ontario, California, was awarded a construction contract from the U.S. Navy.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J.Res. 100 and H.Con.Res. 119, legislation together that will address the threat of a rail shutdown and give rail workers the annual sick leave they deserve:
Washington, D.C. – Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced that cities and counties in the Inland Empire received an allocation of over $2.75 million in clean energy grants.
Washington, D.C. – Following Speaker Nancy Pelosi's remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – In light of continued democratic backsliding in Guatemala, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration, and International Economic Policy, were joined by Reps.