May 22, 2017
It is about atoning for the ill-conceived policies of the past, and affording tribes and tribal members a much better future.
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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May 22, 2017
Since the start of the program in 2012, more than $1.1 billion has been paid to landowners.
May 22, 2017
Ranking Member Torres Submission: Comments for the Record from the Quinault Indian Nation dated May 23, 2017.
May 22, 2017
It is extremely difficult to work with an administration without timely and accurate responses to our letters.
May 22, 2017
Not every tribe has a casino in their backyard, or has a very successful business that is a money-making business for them.
May 22, 2017
This program has been proven successful so far, and I can see no reason to not continue this program and uphold the government's responsibility to Indian Country.
May 22, 2017
Ranking Member Torres Submission: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Letter addressed to Chairman LaMalfa and Ranking Member Torres with written testimony dated May 23, 2017.
May 22, 2017
Ranking Member Torres Submission: Statement of Troy Scott Weston, President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe dated May 23, 2017.
May 17, 2017
Projected U.S. global health funding for 2017 is an estimated $9.5 billion, all of which is subject to President Trump's Global Gag Rule.
May 17, 2017
U.S. engagement in Africa is in our national interest and I very much agree with you on that.
May 16, 2017
The original people of those communities or of those countries are often relocated, rivers are blocked or they are dammed.
May 16, 2017
People are dying in Venezuela. They are dying in the streets because of lack of access to medicine and food.
May 2, 2017
I thank Congresswoman Frankel and Congresswoman Jackie Speier of the Democratic Women's Working Group for hosting tonight's Special Order and for their constant advocacy on behalf of the victims of the Marines United scandal. The…
Apr 26, 2017
It looks like Congress has avoided another government shutdown for now. We will probably pass another short-term spending bill or two before this latest stopgap bill runs out, threatening to bring us to the brink once again. This is no way…
Apr 25, 2017
Our children are this Nation's greatest asset. Our future is in their hands. We have to make sure that they have the tools they need to lead our country and tackle whatever challenges the future holds. This is why I was shocked the…
Mar 28, 2017
Corruption is one of the most serious and difficult challenges facing Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Mar 28, 2017
They have benefited from strong support from the United States and from the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala.
Mar 28, 2017
Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H. Res. 145 offered by the Honorable Norma J. Torres, a Representative in Congress from the State of California.
Mar 27, 2017
We have a strong national interest in security, development, and the rule of law in the Northern Triangle.
Mar 27, 2017
The United States has been a catalyst for change and has stood behind the efforts of Hondurans, Guatemalans, and Salvadorians.
Mar 27, 2017
We believe the proposed magnitude of the cuts to the State Department budget poses serious risks to American security.
Mar 27, 2017
Diplomacy and development are essential to advancing our national interests and protecting our national security.
Mar 21, 2017
Puerto Rico's territorial status is the real problem, and the problem will not go away by ignoring it.
Mar 21, 2017
For the Puerto Rican economy to grow, Congress needs to step up and assist the island further.
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