Years in Office
10
Bills Sponsored
179
Bills Co-Sponsored
1670
Committees
2
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
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Norma Torres's congressional service.
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.
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