Norma J. Torres

Washington, D.C - Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement after Maykel Andree Fonseca Cabrera was released from the Adelanto Detention Center by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and left without assistance to reach his family in South Carolina from California: “After more than a year and a half in detention, Maykel Andrew Fonseca Cabrera was released by ICE Adelanto with no plan, no support, and no safe way to get home. ICE didn’t just release him, they … Continue Reading Washington, D.C - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced an amendment to the FY27 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill to block the federal government from hiring individuals pardoned for their roles in the January 6 insurrection. The amendment would ensure that no taxpayer dollars are used to hire or pay individuals covered under presidential pardons tied to January 6 or efforts to overturn the … Continue Reading

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Norma Torres released the following statement after receiving a response from the Department of Defense Inspector General substantiating whistleblower complaints regarding unsafe conditions for National Guard troops and Marines deployed to Los Angeles in 2025: “Last year, I raised serious concerns after hearing directly from whistleblowers about unacceptable conditions facing our service members deployed to Los Angeles, including reports of unsafe food, lack … Continue Reading Corona, CA - Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) joined the Autism Society Inland Empire today at the Circle City Community Center to celebrate $1,031,000 in federal Community Project Funding to support specialized law enforcement training across the Inland Empire. As a Member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, Torres obtained this funding as part of the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process. The funding will provide critical training and resources for law enforcement agencies in … Continue Reading

“Organized retail crime hurts workers, small businesses, and families already struggling with high costs,” said Congresswoman Torres. “These are not isolated thefts, they are coordinated criminal operations that drive up prices and threaten our communities. I proudly voted for and co-sponsored this bipartisan bill to give law enforcement stronger tools to crack down on these criminal networks.”

"Wildfires are one of the most dangerous natural disasters facing our nation, and after seeing thousands of Californians lose their homes in recent years, we must take decisive action to protect our communities," said Congresswoman Torres. "By establishing National Wildfire Preparedness Week, we can educate the public on the essential role every resident plays in preventing the loss of life and property. This resolution highlights the critical preventative measures and resources needed to prepare, respond, and recover, while ensuring we continue to advocate for the brave first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe."