Dec 16, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Lowenthal). (Mr. LOWENTHAL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
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.
Congressional Record · 2015-12-16
Dec 9, 2015
Mr. Speaker, 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…
Dec 8, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3842 is bipartisan at its core. It was introduced by my colleague on the committee, Representative Buddy Carter, and me and would ensure that the authorities for the…
Dec 8, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3842, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3842 amends the Homeland Security Act…
Oct 27, 2015
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.
Oct 20, 2015
That is why it is so important to engage local law enforcement and to ensure that diversity is at the top of our priority.
Oct 20, 2015
To FBI Director Comey, I want to thank you personally for the outreach that your L.A. office has done in my district.
Oct 20, 2015
I want to ensure and be on record that we are doing everything that we can to also follow up on those issues.
Oct 20, 2015
When we first met last year, I had asked you specifically about ensuring that you hire people, you know, that look like America...
Sep 17, 2015
Continuing on in this conversation, we are facing yet another Government shutdown.
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