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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.
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…
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…
Madam Speaker, I include in the Record a March 16 USA Today opinion piece from activists Dolores Huerta, Carol Jenkins, and Eleanor Smeal titled ``There is no deadline on women's equality. Add the equal rights amendment to the…
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.
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…
Madam Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Mrs. Fischbach), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time…
Madam Speaker, COVID's impact on women shows the continued need for equality. We have the power to remove the ERA ratification deadline and make it a reality. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 233 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 233 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall…
Mr. Speaker, I stand here today in support of the legislation before us, the ``Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act,''--the Senate companion to my bill in the House. For too long, lack of access to credit and community development…
Mr. Speaker, I stand here today in honor of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind and the Native American women missing and murdered with no justice in sight. Savanna was just 22, a member of the Spirit Lake Tribe. She was 8 months pregnant and…
Mr. Speaker, no child should receive a lesser education because of the color of their skin or the neighborhood where they live, and I am proud that my amendment will address school segregation holistically by supporting coordination…
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