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What Norma J. Torres said, and what was done

U.S. Representative, California 35th district · Democrat

34 statements quoted from the Congressional Record, each cited to the page it is printed on and set against this member’s recorded votes.

What was said, and what was done

2026-07-22

STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5149

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to expose this package for what it truly is: a protection plan for powerful insiders disguised as a crackdown on insider trading. The so-called Stop Insider Trading Act does not ban congressional stock trading.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, July 22, 2026, p. H5149

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 22, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-07-02

HONORING THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING SERVICES

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, July 2, 2026, p. E647

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS) as it celebrates its 35th anniversary. NPHS was founded in 1991 by a group of community members who came together in Montclair, California, with a simple shared belief: strong neighborhoods begin with empowered residents.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, July 2, 2026, p. E647

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 2, 2026.

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2026-06-29

HONORING TODEC AND CHIRLA

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, June 29, 2026, p. E626

What was said

“Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor TODEC and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) to commend their patriotism for assisting immigrant communities by promoting U.S. citizenship and teaching English literacy skills for naturalization purposes ahead of our Nation's 250th birthday.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, June 29, 2026, p. E626

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 29, 2026.

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2026-06-10

WELCOMING CAPTAIN GLOVER HOME

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, June 10, 2026, p. E560

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain Glover, and to welcome him back home as he returns to his alma mater, Ontario High School in Ontario, California.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, June 10, 2026, p. E560

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 10, 2026.

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2026-06-10

WELCOMING CAPTAIN GLOVER HOME

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House floor · Congressional Record, June 10, 2026, p. E561

What was said

“Virginia. With the Blue Blasters, Captain Glover supported Operation Iraqi Freedom by completing the final deployment of the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67). While deployed, he embarked on earning a Master of Science in Systems Engineering via NPS in Monterey, California.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, June 10, 2026, p. E561

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 10, 2026.

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2026-06-03

HONORING CHINO TROOP 201

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, June 3, 2026, p. E520

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chino Troop 201 as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Troop 201 was founded in 1926 by Vernon Decker, Bob Brady, and Ernest Soper.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, June 3, 2026, p. E520

Remarks in the Congressional Record of June 3, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-05-21

HONORING THE LIFE OF ENRIQUE ROMAN-MARTINEZ

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House floor · Congressional Record, May 21, 2026, p. H3714

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life and memory of Enrique Roman-Martinez. This year marks the sixth anniversary of his violent death. For 6 long years, Enrique's family has carried unimaginable pain while continuing to fight for answers and justice.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, May 21, 2026, p. H3714

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 21, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-05-20

CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF TRINIDAD CASILLAS

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, May 20, 2026, p. E470

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Trinidad Casillas' 100th birthday. Mr. Casillas was born in Los Angeles on May 23, 1926, as the fifth child among ten children.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, May 20, 2026, p. E470

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 20, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-05-12

HONORING ALICIA MARDINI

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, May 12, 2026, p. E433

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Alicia Mardini as she retires from her role as the CEO of East Valley Community Health Center (EVCHC). Ms. Mardini has served EVCHC for 47 years, including 45 years where she has led the organization as CEO.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, May 12, 2026, p. E433

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 12, 2026.

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2026-04-20

HONORING 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF W.K. KELLOGG ARABIAN HORSE CENTER

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, April 20, 2026, p. H2983

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th anniversary of the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center in Pomona, California. Founded in 1925 by Will Keith Kellogg, this remarkable institution began as one man's bold vision to pair education with purpose and inspire lives through the beauty of Arabian horses.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, April 20, 2026, p. H2983

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 20, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-04-09

HONORING THE NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION

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House floor · Congressional Record, April 9, 2026, p. E308

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the National Hot Rod Association as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. In 1951, a letter in the Hot Rod magazine by Wally Parks urged hot rodders to unite, leading to the establishment of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, April 9, 2026, p. E308

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 9, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-04-09

HONORING THE NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION

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House floor · Congressional Record, April 9, 2026, p. E309

What was said

“Winternationals race, and adding the Nationals race to the Indianapolis Raceway Park. Winternationals has been hosted by the Pomona Dragstrip since that time. In 1965, World Finals began to air on television, growing the sport's popularity beyond the U.S., and into England and Europe, and allowing it to secure membership in the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States (ACCUS).”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, April 9, 2026, p. E309

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 9, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-03-27

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, March 27, 2026, p. H2800

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, the U.S. House of Representatives is being used as a front for Republican-sponsored lawlessness. The Senate handed us a bipartisan deal to keep this country safe, but Speaker Johnson, shackled by his own extremism, called it a joke.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, March 27, 2026, p. H2800

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 27, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-03-27

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, March 27, 2026, p. H2800

What was said

“We are not just debating a budget. We are debating whether this House has the backbone to stand up to an administration that is addicted to cruelty. If Members want to fund violence, do it on your own time.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, March 27, 2026, p. H2800

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 27, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-03-24

RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN MONTGOMERY

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, March 24, 2026, p. E259

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Benjamin Montgomery and to commend him on more than 35 years of public service as he retires on March 31, 2026.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, March 24, 2026, p. E259

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 24, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-02-11

VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, February 11, 2026, p. H2143

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, let's stop pretending the SAVE America Act is about election security because it is not. This bill is about power and silencing Americans. Republicans don't want voting.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, February 11, 2026, p. H2143

Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 11, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-02-11

HONORING CHIEF MIKE LORENZ

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, February 11, 2026, p. E131

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Mike Lorenz and to commend him for his 28 years of service to the Ontario Police Department in my congressional district as he retires on February 18, 2026.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, February 11, 2026, p. E131

Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 11, 2026.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-12-03

FIGHTING DHS IMMIGRATION RAIDS

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, December 3, 2025, p. H5019

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak out against the narrative being promoted about immigrants, portraying them as rapists, drug dealers, and murderers. These claims are nothing more than a self-reflection of our country's leaders who promised to protect Americans and enforce the law, yet whose actions have violated basic human rights, the Constitution, the rule of law, and are now costing our country economically.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, December 3, 2025, p. H5019

Remarks in the Congressional Record of December 3, 2025.

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2025-12-02

RECOGNIZING CHAFFEY COLLEGE TRUSTEE KATHLEEN BRUGGER

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House floor · Congressional Record, December 2, 2025, p. E1135

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kathleen Brugger, and her countless years of dedication to Inland Empire students, as she retires from the Chaffey College Governing Board after 32 years of service.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, December 2, 2025, p. E1135

Remarks in the Congressional Record of December 2, 2025.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-11-12

CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2026

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, November 12, 2025, p. H4658

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition of this deeply flawed bill because the American people deserve better. Since Trump returned to office, Republicans have created an affordability nightmare, a mass transfer of hard-earned taxpayer dollars to billionaires.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, November 12, 2025, p. H4658

Remarks in the Congressional Record of November 12, 2025.

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2025-10-21

HONORING THE THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, October 21, 2025, p. E986

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Three Valleys Municipal Water District as we celebrate its 75 years of service to the Pomona Valley. First founded in 1950, the Three Valleys was originally called the ``Pomona Valley Municipal Water District.'' It was established to provide a reliable water supply as orchards were converted into homes and businesses, when local leaders determined a new source of water was needed.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, October 21, 2025, p. E986

Remarks in the Congressional Record of October 21, 2025.

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2025-09-16

HONORING ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW

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House floor · Congressional Record, September 16, 2025, p. E862

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to our Nation's Capital, and to honor him for his contributions to the Greek Orthodox community in the Inland Empire and beyond.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, September 16, 2025, p. E862

Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 16, 2025.

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2025-09-03

RECOGNIZING JESSE DRAKE

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House floor · Congressional Record, September 3, 2025, p. E805

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jesse Drake, a proud constituent of Montclair, California, for his courageous service during World War II and to celebrate his upcoming 101st birthday on September 24, 2025.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, September 3, 2025, p. E805

Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 3, 2025.

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2025-07-02

HONORING DR. SORAYA M. COLEY

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House floor · Congressional Record, July 2, 2025, p. E640

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my friend, Dr. Soraya M. Coley, on her upcoming retirement, and to honor her four decades of service to higher education in the Inland Empire and beyond.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, July 2, 2025, p. E640

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 2, 2025.

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2025-05-29

HONORING HATTIE MAE LOVE PETTWAY INGE

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House floor · Congressional Record, May 29, 2025, p. E484

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Hattie Mae Love Pettway Inge and her service to our community. Mrs. Inge peacefully passed away in her sleep on April 28, 2025, at the age of 90.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, May 29, 2025, p. E484

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 29, 2025.

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2025-05-20

GOP TAX SCAM HURTS WOMEN AND FAMILIES

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, May 20, 2025, p. H2183

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, the Republican cuts to Medicaid jeopardize the lives of women and families across our country, women like Kristen from my district. Kristen suffers from Williams syndrome, which causes cardiovascular issues and developmental delays.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, May 20, 2025, p. H2183

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 20, 2025.

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2025-05-15

RECOGNIZING DR. HUU VO

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, May 15, 2025, p. E440

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 75th birthday of Dr. Huu Vo and his 50 years of service to the Inland Empire, our Nation, and beyond.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, May 15, 2025, p. E440

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 15, 2025.

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2025-05-15

HONORING REVEREND MIRIAM MERCADO

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, May 15, 2025, p. E438

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of Reverend Miriam Mercado and her service to our community. Reverend Mercado peacefully passed away in her home on Easter Day, April 20, 2025, at the age of 101.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, May 15, 2025, p. E438

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 15, 2025.

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2025-04-28

STANDING FOR AMERICA

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, April 28, 2025, p. H1671

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on the 100th day of Donald Trump's second term as President. While some of my colleagues celebrate his actions, I am reminded why I first ran for office and why I continue fighting for my community.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, April 28, 2025, p. H1671

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 28, 2025.

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2025-04-10

HONORING SERGEANT JESS GOMEZ, JR.

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House floor · Congressional Record, April 10, 2025, p. E310

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sergeant Jess Gomez, Jr., and his commitment to our nation throughout his three years of military service and twelve years of service in the U.S.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, April 10, 2025, p. E310

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 10, 2025.

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2025-03-03

STOPPING APPROPRIATION WORK

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, March 3, 2025, p. H940

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on a matter that is critical to the functioning of our government. As House appropriators, we are tasked with ensuring that our Federal agencies are properly funded so they can serve the American people.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, March 3, 2025, p. H940

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 3, 2025.

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2025-02-12

UNPRECEDENTED INFLUENCE

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House floor · Congressional Record, February 12, 2025, p. H664

What was said

“Madam Speaker, I rise today as we find ourselves in a situation where a small group of very powerful individuals led by Elon Musk are gaining unprecedented influence over critical national systems.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, February 12, 2025, p. H664

Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 12, 2025.

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2025-02-11

USAID FUNDING

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House floor · Congressional Record, February 11, 2025, p. H631

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deep concern over the cancelation of an appropriations subcommittee hearing by my Republican colleagues and the decision to replace it with a private briefing to silence Democrats.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, February 11, 2025, p. H631

Remarks in the Congressional Record of February 11, 2025.

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2025-01-15

PRIDE AND GRATITUDE FOR THE BRAVERY AND DEDICATION OF OUR 911 FIRST RESPONDERS AND FIREFIGHTERS

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House floor · Congressional Record, January 15, 2025, p. H174

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today filled with immense pride and gratitude for the incredible bravery and dedication of our 911 dispatchers, first responders, and firefighters across California. These men and women, many of whom work around the clock, have been on the front lines fighting tirelessly to protect our homes and communities from devastating impact of the ongoing fires.”

Norma J. Torres, Congressional Record, January 15, 2025, p. H174

Remarks in the Congressional Record of January 15, 2025.

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No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

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