Madam Speaker, I rise today outraged that extremist Republicans continue to play games, political theater, with Americans' livelihoods. Extreme Republicans, the hostage takers, are threatening to crash our economy unless Congress guts…
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.
This week, House Republicans canceled full Committee appropriations markup meetings, putting the Federal funding process on hold, period.
Madam Speaker, as the mother of a Pomona police officer and former 911 dispatcher, I rise today to commemorate National Police Week. This week, we celebrate the heroes who don't make the headlines. I know, from my son and other officers…
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Florida for supporting the 911 SAVES Act over the years.
As these catastrophic weather events increase in ferocity and frequency, our communities need the tools to be prepared.
We should continue increasing opportunities for assistance by expanding the Pilot Program for Economically Disadvantaged Communities.
I encourage the Committee to truly incorporate environment justice into this year's WRDA bill.
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following new section: SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of section 1 shall not…
for every employee that works in this campus, whether they are maintenance people or Members of Congress, that was a very difficult day, a very, very difficult day, a deadly day.
Mr. Chair, I rise today to offer amendment No. 5 to H.R. 185. The decision to change COVID-19 vaccine requirements for global travelers into the United States should not be made by Members of Congress but instead by public health experts…
I look forward to working with both of you and everyone on this Committee to improve the quality of life for all employees and visitors here on this campus.





