Norma Torres
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Norma Judith Torres is an American politician. She is a member of the United States House of Representatives for California's 35th congressional district. Previously, she was a member of the California State Senate representing the 32nd district. She is a member of the Democratic Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialNorma Torres holds the office of U.S. Representative for California-35profile identity· unitedstates/congress-legislators
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Domestic Mining Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
- VerifiedVoted Nay on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Local Access to Courts Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law
- VerifiedPublic statement: As California Leads Nation in Scientific Advancements, Torres Joins Schiff, Lofgren, and 41 Colleagues Urging OMB to Rescind Politicized Rule on Federal Grants
- VerifiedPublic statement: Torres, Chu, Sherman & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for January 2025 LA Wildfires
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Torres Introduces Amendment to Increase Transparency and Accountability for Presidential Diplomatic Appointees
- VerifiedPublic statement: New Dems Applauds Final House Passage of Vital Housing Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Honor Their Service Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".
- VerifiedSponsored: Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
- VerifiedSponsored: National Parent and Youth Helpline Act
- VerifiedSponsored: January 6th Truth and Transparency Act
- VerifiedSponsored: January 6th Oral History Project Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Violent Insurrection Recidivist Enhancement Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Recognizing the admirable contributions of Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón.
- VerifiedSponsored: Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Native American Seeds Act of 2025
Voting Record Feed
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Local Access to Courts Act
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Stop Insider Trading Act
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Stop Insider Trading Act
Stop Insider Trading Act
Stop Insider Trading Act
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-01-06: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-01-06: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026-01-06: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-12-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-01-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Statements & Newsroom
July 13, 2026 Washington, D.C. — Today, Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after President Trump’s 10-day window to either sign the bill or veto it expired, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act automatically became law. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a comprehensive plan to address the housing cri
Washington, D.C. — Today, Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after President Trump’s 10-day window to either sign the bill or veto it expired, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act automatically became law. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a comprehensive plan to address the housing crisis and &hellip
Washington, D.C. — Representative Norma Torres joined U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.-18), and 41 members of the California congressional delegation are demanding the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescind their proposed regulation for federal financial assistance, emphasizing the crucial need for federal funding for scientific research to remain independent given California’s leadership as the innovation capital of the world and a top &hell
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35), Judy Chu (CA-28), Brad Sherman (CA-32), and California Democratic Congressional Delegation Chair Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) led the California Democratic Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging that no supplemental funding package move forward until Congress passes long overdue federal disaster assistance for California communities devastated by the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and other &
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) Appropriations bill to ensure greater transparency and accountability for individuals appointed by the President to serve as Special Envoys, Special Representatives, and other diplomatic representatives who make key deals on behalf of the American public. The Torres amendment would &he