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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
June 18, 2026Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres introduced the Honor Their Service Act legislation to provide immigration legal services for noncitizen veterans who served our country but now face deportation, removal proceedings, or barriers to returning home. The bill would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to award $20 million in grants over four years to nonprofit and public entities that provide immigration legal assistance to noncitizen veterans, including legal defense in deportation proce… Continue Reading
June 10, 2026Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced a series of amendments to the fiscal year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations bill aimed at protecting Americans' constitutional rights, strengthening congressional oversight, and prioritizing community safety over mass deportation efforts. Among the amendments, Torres proposed preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from collecting biometric information, including DNA, from Unit… Continue Reading