Press Releases

Congresswoman Torres Statement on Hawaii Wildfires

August 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. – As wildfires burn across the islands of Maui and Hawaii, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement:

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentLocal Issues

Congresswoman Torres Holds Her Annual “Made in the 35th” Manufacturing Tour

August 11, 2023

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Pomona, CA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) highlighted local manufacturers as a part of her annual “Made in the 35th” tour this week, spotlighting how these businesses strengthen the Inland Empire’s economy and raising awareness of the challenges facing the local manufacturing sector.

Issues:Jobs and the EconomyLocal Issues

Congresswoman Torres Announces $1,000,000 Federal Grant to Cal Poly Pomona

August 9, 2023

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Pomona, CA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $1,000,000 to Cal Poly Pomona to close achievement gaps in undergraduate civil engineering courses. The grant will invest in research experiences, peer tutoring, and other programs to improve student outcomes.

Issues:Education and Student LoansLocal Issues

Rep. Torres and Sen. Menendez Lead Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Fully Establish a National Database for American Manufacturing Supply Chains

August 1, 2023

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (D-Calif.-35) and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) sent a letter yesterday to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo calling for the Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to follow congressional intent in establishing a centralized national Supply Chain Database.

Issues:Jobs and the Economy

Reps. Norma Torres and Brian Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize National Night Out

August 1, 2023

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) announced today their introduction of a bipartisan resolution to recognize August 1, 2023, as National Night Out.

Issues:Public Safety

New Dem Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Torres Applauds Biden Administration’s Efforts to Address Affordable Housing Crisis

July 28, 2023

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Washington, D.C. – New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today released a statement applauding the Biden Administration for taking action to build more housing and lower costs by removing barriers to inclusive housing production, something New Dems have consistently called for through our Affordable Housing Task Force.

Issues:Jobs and the EconomyLocal Issues

Congresswoman Torres Statement on 2023 List of Corrupt Officials in Central America

July 27, 2023

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Washington, D.C. – Following the State Department’s latest release of a list of corrupt government officials in Central America, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), the only Member of Congress to be born in Central America and chair of the bipartisan Central America Caucus, issued this statement:

Issues:Central America

Readout of Congresswoman Norma Torres’ Meeting with Guatemalan Presidential Candidate Dr. Bernardo Arévalo

July 26, 2023

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) – a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, as well as the only Member of Congress to be born in Central America and chair of the bipartisan Central America Caucus – met virtually yesterday with Guatemalan presidential candidate Dr. Bernardo Arévalo.

Issues:Central America

Congresswoman Torres Passes Amendment to Help Veterans Get Jobs Post-Discharge

July 21, 2023

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) last week successfully passed an amendment to direct the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study how the agencies can create straightforward pathways to employ veterans post-discharge.

Issues:National Security and Foreign PolicyVeterans

Congresswoman Torres Secures Inland Empire Wins in FAA Reauthorization Bill

July 20, 2023

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Washington, D.C. – Following the House passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released this statement:

Issues:Jobs and the EconomyLocal Issues