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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the House Amendment to S. 2497, the Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act. As Israel faces growing threats from Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas, this bill reaffirms the United States'…
He is not our friend, and let us be clear about that. Russia is not our ally.
I worry that if we don't do more to deter this backsliding of the rule of law, Guatemala could break down into chaos.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. The House is currently scheduled to be in session for just 10 days before funding for the government runs out--10 days. And while the House has passed partisan appropriation bills, none…
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 224, noes 180, not voting 24, as follows: [Roll No…
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. As we return to the Capitol this week, there remains countless crises which demand our attention: children still…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, as the cost to attend college has continued to rise, so has the amount of debt students and their parents have had to take on. According to the Federal Reserve, the…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney) to discuss our proposal.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, in the first 12 months of this administration, 3.2 million people have lost their healthcare because of the sabotage of this administration. As a matter of fact…
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 229, noes 179, not voting 20, as follows: [Roll No. 369]…
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