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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.

Apr 27, 2021

I want to say how uncomfortable it makes me when I hear the term 'food insecurity.'

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Apr 27, 2021

It is certainly a black eye, you know, to our Nation to have children go hungry every single day.

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Mar 24, 2021

We cannot directly or indirectly prop up wannabe dictators and allow these loans to support their attack on democracy.

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Mar 24, 2021

I am particularly concerned about foreign military financing in the budget.

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Mar 24, 2021

I want to make sure, you know, that we investigate recent issues carefully.

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Mar 16, 2021

Madam Speaker, my colleagues across the aisle are not supportive of provisions to protect LGBTQ-plus individuals in this bill, but LGBTQ-plus members of our community experience domestic violence, too. Abusers do not discriminate based on…

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Mar 16, 2021

Madam Speaker, during the last 4 years, millions of immigrants faced uncertainty as the Trump administration pursued cruel immigration policies. With passage of H.R. 6, we are beginning a new chapter in our Nation's immigration policy…

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Mar 16, 2021

Madam Speaker, today, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 233, providing for consideration of H.R. 1620 under a structured rule. The rule self- executes a manager's amendment by Chairman Nadler, makes in order 41…

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Mar 16, 2021

Madam Speaker, the situation at the border has nothing to do with the Dream and Promise Act. If anything, former President Trump's attempt to eliminate all resources contributed to the crisis at the border. The Dream and Promise Act does…

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Mar 16, 2021

Madam Speaker, President Biden inherited a dismantled and gutted immigration system. The prior administration's strategy of cruelty, chaos, and confusion was ineffective and set the stage for our current challenges. I include in the Record…

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Mar 16, 2021

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members be given 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from California? There was no objection.

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