Norma Torres

Norma Torres

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Crime and Law Enforcement11%
Emergency Management8%
Armed Forces and National Security8%
Government Operations and Politics8%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Norma Torres has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 6954
January 6th Truth and Transparency Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6952
January 6th Oral History Project Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 6953
Violent Insurrection Recidivist Enhancement Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 966
Recognizing the admirable contributions of Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 6602
Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6415
Native American Seeds Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 6237
Repairing Social Security After Trump and DOGE Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HRES 809
Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HCONRES 54
Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 4990
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HRES 649
Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2025, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 4904
PHASE Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HRES 621
Recognizing August 5, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4270
Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4247
Asbestos Exposure in Housing Reduction Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4208
Taxpayer Protection Act

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 467
Designating May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 3611
Veterans Skilled Trades Transition Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

In Committee
HR 3571
Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

In Committee
HR 3374
Pink Tax Repeal Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 383
Expressing support for the recognition of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 3127
Fairness to Freedom Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3084
Stealthing Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3083
Consent is Key Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3026
Protecting America’s Cybersecurity Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

In Committee
HRES 322
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 2751
ATC Protection Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

In Committee
HR 2656
Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 2088
Thriving Communities Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HR 1356
Mudslide Recovery Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In Committee
HR 637
911 SAVES Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 540
911 SAVES Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 9887
Native American Seeds Act of 2024

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 9669
BASIC Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HRES 1414
Expressing support for the recognition of August 18th through August 24, 2024, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HRES 1408
Recognizing August 6, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8747
Asbestos Exposure in Housing Reduction Act of 2024

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 8700
International Artificial Intelligence Research Partnership Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 8511
SERTS Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

In Committee
HR 8486
Thriving Communities Act of 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HRES 1202
Expressing support for the recognition of May 5 through May 11, 2024, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 8189
Consent is Key Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8188
Stealthing Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 7916
Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 7828
Pink Tax Repeal Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 7812
National Parent and Youth Helpline Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 7179
To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 6319
911 SAVES Act of 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 586.

Active
HR 6111
PHASE Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HCONRES 70
Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 5822
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HRES 653
Expressing support for the recognition of August 13th through August 19, 2023, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HRES 630
Recognizing August 1, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4202
Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3615
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In Committee
HR 3544
Remote Naturalization Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3450
Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

In Committee
HR 3275
Mudslide Recovery Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In Committee
HRES 343
Expressing support for the recognition of April 30 through May 6, 2023, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

In Committee
HR 2697
Fairness to Freedom Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 287
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
Amendment 84
House Amendment 84

On agreeing to the Torres (CA) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 224 (Roll no. 114).

Not Agreed to (209-224)
Amendment 32
House Amendment 32

On agreeing to the Torres (CA) amendment (A031) Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 228 (Roll no. 56).

Not Agreed to (204-228)
HRES 1481
Urging United States policy toward Guatemala to support the rule of law and address challenges of kleptocracy, organized crime, private and public sector corruption, illicit campaign financing, criminalization of and attacks on justice operators, journalists, and human rights defenders, and restrictions resulting in the closure of civic space.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 9290
The Enrique Roman-Martinez Military Cold Case Justice Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 9273
Central American Network for Democracy Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1322
Expressing support for the recognition of August 14 through August 20, 2022, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HRES 1309
Recognizing August 2, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HRES 1256
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 263) to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4040) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
Amendment 265
House Amendment 265

On agreeing to the Torres (CA) amendment (A021) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 328). (consideration: CR H6587-6588)

Not Agreed to (209-217)
HR 8064
Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 7928
Consent is Key Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 7904
Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HRES 1081
Expressing support for the recognition of May 1 through May 7, 2022, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 7391
ACES Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 7175
Asbestos Exposure in Housing Reduction Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

In Committee
HRES 979
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 963) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2116) to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 829
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6119) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 202 (Roll no. 397).

Active
HR 6118
National MEP Supply Chain Database Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

In Committee
HR 6097
Indigenous Peoples Exchange and Economic Cooperation Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

In Committee
HR 6012
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

In Committee
HR 5944
Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

In Committee
HR 5945
GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

In Committee
HR 5473
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
Amendment 127
House Amendment 127

On agreeing to the Torres (CA) amendment (A031) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 213 (Roll no. 292).

Agreed to (215-213)
HR 5319
Reduce Financial Barriers to Immigration and Citizenship Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HRES 591
Expressing support for the recognition of August 22 through 28, 2021, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

In Committee
HR 4858
Remote Naturalization Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HRES 573
Recognizing August 3, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 4017
Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

In Committee
HR 3857
BASIC Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 3470
Myles Edward Scott Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 326
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

In Committee
HR 2492
GIVE Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

In Committee
HR 2351
911 SAVES Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 2292
Keep Your Home and Prevent Homelessness Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 2177
Fair Transportation Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HR 2066
Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HR 1991
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HRES 233
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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