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.
It is unacceptable when we are asking single moms, single dads, to abandon their children without any notice for 3 months.
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…
Absolutely. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Swalwell for bringing this topic to the forefront.
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 4 o'clock and 29 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 10 a.m. for…
Mr. Speaker, 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…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3878, the Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act. Mr. Speaker, I introduced H.R. 3878, the…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3878 will enhance our understanding of cyber risks at our ports and the countermeasures needed to mitigate them. With the increased levels of technology at maritime…





