Representative Norma Torres, Democratic from California

Norma Torres

Representative · California · Democrat

Norma Torres

Biography
Norma Torres began her public service career as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, drawing on firsthand experience with emergency response to inform her advocacy. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 35th district in 2014, Torres focuses on public safety, affordable housing, and immigration reform. She authored the Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, addressing root causes of migration, and serves on the House Appropriations Committee, shaping federal spending priorities. Torres is known for her pragmatic approach and commitment to representing the needs of working families in her diverse Inland Empire district.
Education
  • B.A. in Labor Studies, National Labor College, Silver Spring, MD
    2012
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2015-Present

    Representing California's 35th district

  • Member, California Senate

    2013–14

  • Member, California Assembly

    2008–13

  • Mayor, Pomona

    2006–08

  • Member, Pomona City Council

    2000–06

  • 9–1–1 Dispatcher

Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement11%
Emergency Management8%
Armed Forces and National Security8%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Norma Torres's record in Congress.

  • Central America Security Aid

    Authored legislation to increase oversight and transparency of U.S. aid to Central America to address corruption and improve security.

  • 911 Emergency Services

    Introduced and helped pass the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act to modernize emergency communications infrastructure nationwide.

  • Affordable Housing Funding

    Secured federal funding for affordable housing projects in California's Inland Empire region.

  • COVID-19 Relief

    Helped secure PPE and federal relief funds for frontline workers and communities in her district during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on House Administration
  • House Committee on Appropriations

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