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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.
During the last 4 years, millions of immigrants faced uncertainty as the Trump administration pursued cruel immigration policies. With passage of H.R. 6, we are beginning a new chapter in our Nation's immigration policy. Madam Speaker, I…
I include in the Record a statement by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas in which he states the many issues associated with the southern border and what we are doing to address those issues. For example…
COVID's impact on women shows the continued need for equality. We have the power to remove the ERA ratification deadline and make it a reality. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Last week, we passed a historic American Rescue Plan, which set out a vision of who we are as a nation. We are a country that can conquer this virus, a country that cares about eliminating childhood poverty, and a country that is dedicated…
Today, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 233, providing for consideration of H.R. 1620 under a structured rule. The rule self- executes a manager's amendment by Chairman Nadler, makes in order 41 amendments, and…
Let the Record show that Oklahoma's Fourth District has 146,168 eligible Medicare beneficiaries that will be harmed if H.R. 1868 does not pass. Let the Record show that Minnesota's Seventh District has 152,451 eligible Medicare…
I include in the Record a March 16 USA Today opinion piece from activists Dolores Huerta, Carol Jenkins, and Eleanor Smeal titled ``There is no deadline on women's equality. Add the equal rights amendment to the Constitution.'' [From USA…
The situation at the border has nothing to do with the Dream and Promise Act. If anything, former President Trump's attempt to eliminate all resources contributed to the crisis at the border. The Dream and Promise Act does not apply to…
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Mrs. Fischbach), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for…
I stand here today in support of the legislation before us, the ``Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act,''--the Senate companion to my bill in the House. For too long, lack of access to credit and community development have hampered…
I stand here today in honor of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind and the Native American women missing and murdered with no justice in sight. Savanna was just 22, a member of the Spirit Lake Tribe. She was 8 months pregnant and expecting her…
No child should receive a lesser education because of the color of their skin or the neighborhood where they live, and I am proud that my amendment will address school segregation holistically by supporting coordination between schools and…
In 1954, Brown v. Board of Education unequivocally asserted that segregated schools are inherently unequal. When Thurgood Marshall argued this landmark case before the Supreme Court, he thought it would take just 5 years to integrate…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 2, strike ``and'' at the end. Page 3, line 7, strike the period at the end and insert…
While the Moving Forward Act is not perfect, I am glad the bill includes my amendment, the American Infrastructure Opportunity Bonds Act. This amendment would take advantage of times when interest rates are below the rate of inflation…
With one word--one word-- George Floyd spoke to the conscience of this Nation in a way that countless cries for justice were met with deaf ears before. When George Floyd called out, ``Mama, Mama,'' he activated every mother who saw that…
I want to thank my colleagues for their consistent support of tribal governments. I also want to thank Speaker Pelosi and Chairwoman Lowey. They have demonstrated a deep commitment to these important issues. Without their personal…
I am glad that President Trump is meeting with his team to figure out how to save corporate America from the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak. After the worst economic collapse in over a decade, I would expect nothing less. But…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 772 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 772 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
I include in the Record another article, and this one is from CNBC, titled: ``Trump Tax Cuts Did Little to Boost Economic Growth in 2018, Study Says.'' [From CNBC, May 29, 2019] Trump Tax Cuts Did Little To Boost Economic Growth In 2018…
On Wednesday, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 772, providing for consideration of H.R. 5377, the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act, under a closed rule. The rule provides 1 hour of debate…
The facts are clear. To quote the USA Today editorial board: ``Trump used your tax dollars to shake down a vulnerable foreign government to interfere in a U.S. election for his personal benefit.'' The rule of law is what gives our great…
If that is not despicable racism that will continue to be tolerated by some Members of our Caucus, I don't know what it is.
Ambassador Gordon Sondland... testified to President Trump's abuse of power under oath.
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