Nov 4, 2021
Madam Speaker, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 363. personal explanation
Norma Torres
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Norma Judith Torres is a U.S. Representative for California's 35th congressional district, having served since January 13, 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, she has a strong background in public service and community activism. Torres has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development throughout her tenure in Congress. She has been an advocate for immigrant rights and has worked to address the needs of her constituents in the diverse communities of her district.
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Oct 20, 2021
It is unfortunate that Republicans continue to play out this political theater. If these two people, these two representatives are the best that they could send to the Rules Committee to try to continue to stop this investigation from…
Oct 20, 2021
The vote will go out tomorrow, out of the House, it will be a partisan vote, once again, because Republicans refuse to uphold the rule of law or to stand up for democracy. It will go to the Senate where you know, I believe that they will…
Sep 22, 2021
Mr. Speaker, we can reserve the debate whether the State Department or the Commerce Department should have jurisdiction over gun sale exports. This amendment is not about that. This amendment is very simple. It restores a longstanding…
Sep 22, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my amendment--a very simple amendment. My amendment seeks to restore congressional notification requirements on a category of munitions export licenses. For decades, when a U.S. company wanted to…
Sep 22, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I would like to present my amendment No. 435. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: amendment no. 435 offered by mrs. torres of california At the end of title…
Jul 28, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this legislation, and I thank Congresswoman DeLauro and Chairwoman Lee for their hard work and support of the priorities that I have included in this bill as it relates to the Central American region. We…
Jul 27, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this important proposal contained in this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 555, the previous question is ordered on the…
May 17, 2021
This year I am proud to be a lead cosponsor, with Chairwoman Hayes and Rep. Norma Torres, of the Student Food Security Act of 2021.
May 17, 2021
One of the most important ways to tackle hunger is by focusing on how it impacts various subpopulations of our communities such as veterans, seniors, and college students.
May 12, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor National Police Week, and the brave, dedicated, and selfless heroes who work tireless long hours to keep the public safe in communities across this country. This is deeply personal to me, as someone whose…
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