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June 24, 2026

Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) Appropriations bill to ensure greater transparency and accountability for individuals appointed by the President to serve as Special Envoys, Special Representatives, and other diplomatic representatives who make key deals on behalf of the American public. The Torres amendment would prohibit federal fund…  Continue Reading

June 24, 2026

New Democrat Coalition Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate-amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This legislation is a crucial step towards addressing the affordable housing crisis and delivers on key objectives laid out in the New Democrat Coalition’s …  Continue Reading

June 23, 2026

Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) sent letters to both the U.S. Department of Labor and California's Labor & Workforce Development Agency  urging immediate action to protect Inland Empire warehouse workers from dangerous indoor heat conditions as the region enters the hottest summer months. The letters continue Congresswoman Torres' long-standing efforts to strengthen protections for warehouse workers, who face increasing risks from extreme heat while keeping America's supply chains…  Continue Reading