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December 22, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, used her seat on the powerful committee to shape U.S. policy toward the Northern Triangle.

Torres, who is the only Central American currently serving in the U.S. Congress, included a myriad of provisions in the Omnibus Appropriations package passed out of Congress last night:


December 21, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today voted for H.R. 133, an Omnibus Appropriations bill which includes much-needed COVID relief for families and businesses across the country.


December 18, 2020

POMONA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) held two listening sessions this week to elevate the needs of local residents as the Inland Empire navigates past coronavirus and looks to rebuild in 2021.


December 17, 2020

POMONA - Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement after the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies announced that tickets for the 2021 Presidential Inauguration will not be publicly available in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus.


December 12, 2020

POMONA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced that she will refrain from participating in Christmas events in Chino and Pomona this weekend in light of spiking coronavirus cases across the Inland Empire.

Rep. Torres released the following statement:

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Pentagon
December 8, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today passed multiple provisions in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) ensuring U.S. military aid sent to Guatemala can only be used for its intended purpose at the time of transfer.


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Mayor Paul Eaton
December 8, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Torres announced that President Trump signed into law bipartisan legislation she authored to rename Montclair's post office after the late Mayor, Paul Eaton. The post office will be designated the "Paul Eaton Post Office Building" in honor of the late Mayor's 48 years of dedicated public service to the Inland Empire.

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Tribal Land
December 3, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Deb Haaland (NM-01), Co-Chair of the Native American Caucus, today passed legislation that expands economic opportunities for Native Americans out of the House of Representatives. The Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act, which previously passed in the U.S.


November 18, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today introduced the Keep Your Home and Prevent Homelessness Act, which would help homeowners, renters, and homeless individuals keep or find a home during the COVID-19 pandemic.


November 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), the only Central American-born lawmaker in Congress, partnered with House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) Chairman Eliot Engel (NY-16) and HFAC Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade Chairman Albio Sires (NY-08) to send a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging the administration to bring all resources to bear and lead an all-hands effort with international partners to deliver urgently-needed relief to countries impacted by Hurricane Eta.