The Public Record
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.
I thank Congresswoman Gabbard. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the legacy of my colleague, Mark Takai. I first met Mark when we were elected together. We were freshmen, and we were going through orientation. All of us were…
Our Armed Forces sacrifice everything for us: their bodies, their minds and sometimes, their lives. To those who return, they far too often suffer in silence from the mental and physical wounds they endure in battle. Many times, that…
This is a final amendment to the bill, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. Mr. Speaker, a June 26 New York Times article revealed some of…
Last week on this floor, I told a story of a 911 call that I took where an 11-year-old girl was murdered at the hands of her uncle. Her name was Yajaira. Today I want to tell you about Ethan Esparza. In 2006, when I was mayor of Pomona…
I understand, you know, that there are technical challenges, but at some point we need you to deliver on what Congress has asked you to do.
I urge a ``no'' vote on this. Allow the people in the United States to be able to access an ambulance, a police officer, or a firefighter for free. The poorest of the poor are depending on you to vote ``no'' on this bill.
I was a 911 dispatcher for 17\1/2\ years in Los Angeles. It used to be that, when we had land lines, you didn't have to be a subscriber to telephone service to be able to dial 911 for police emergencies, fire emergencies, or paramedic…
The bill we are considering today is a key step to finalizing the transfer of local control of the Ontario International Airport, a transfer which, after lengthy negotiations, was finally agreed to by all parties last year. This transfer…
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 196, noes 225, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 287] AYES--196 Adams Aguilar Ashford Bass Beatty Becerra Bera Beyer…
Someone living in Puerto Rico needs to make $9.25 an hour to afford a one-bedroom apartment. If the wage is lowered to $4.25, not even two earners could afford to live there. Mr. Chairman, there is no question that Puerto Rico will need to…
How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 403 (and redesignate succeeding sections and conform the table of contents accordingly). The…
It is unacceptable when we are asking single moms, single dads, to abandon their children without any notice for 3 months.
Absolutely. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Swalwell for bringing this topic to the forefront.
California is a much warmer State and much more beautiful, if I may add that. I rise today to recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. After 17\1/2\ years as a 911 dispatcher, I know firsthand the challenges our public…
I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, so few people know what it is like to be an emergency dispatcher and don't truly understand how crucial our role is. They don't get that without us. They don't get that without you. First responders…
One year. That is wonderful. This issue is not limited to the students. At a Congress in Your Corner last November, I heard from parents of a constituent who were nearly in bankruptcy because the student loan from not one child, but two…
Despite the increasing frequency with which mass shootings seem to happen in this country, we never expect it to happen in our community. But a week ago today, that is exactly what happened when tragedy hit home. I knew the Inland Regional…
Absolutely, this is Congress, and the people's house. And Congress has exercised its plenary power and delegated the authority to recognize tribes to the Department of the Interior.
I want to ensure and be on record that we are doing everything that we can to also follow up on those issues.
To FBI Director Comey, I want to thank you personally for the outreach that your L.A. office has done in my district.
Politicians like Norma Torres
