Statements and posts
12 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing October 2, 2026, as National Manufacturing Day.
“Supporting the Manufacturing industry is key to growing the Inland Empire’s economy and creating pathways to good-paying careers in our region.”
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Called on NIST to restore California's Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center funding.
“California manufacturers should not have to wait another year for resources that businesses across the country are already receiving.”
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Introduced bill to establish $1 billion grant program for college students' basic needs.
“No student working toward a college degree should have to wonder where their next meal will come from or whether they can keep a roof over their head.”
EducationAI-read
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Joined Democratic Women's Caucus letter demanding HHS Secretary withdraw plan to gut Head Start standards.
“The administration claims to be removing red tape and saving money. In reality, this proposed rule would override Congressional intent by removing standards that make Head Start the program that it is today and that Congress explicitly directed HHS to create based on research and consultation with experts.”
EducationAI-read
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Encouraged FAA to increase federal investment at Ontario International Airport and support aviation workers.
“Ontario International Airport is an economic engine for the Inland Empire, and its continued growth is something we should be proud of.”
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Secured first federal recognition of Blue Envelope Programs in House Appropriations report for law enforcement training.
“This is an important step toward expanding Blue Envelope Programs across the country and ensuring that individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and communication challenges can have safer and more positive interactions with law enforcement.”
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New Dems Host Stakeholder Roundtable to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Hosted roundtable with housing experts to address affordable housing crisis and plan next legislative steps.
“Getting the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act into law was an important step forward, but the lasting impact of this law will depend on how effectively we put it into practice.”
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Called on California officials to expand oversight of Adelanto ICE facility following court injunction.
“For months, I have been demanding answers about conditions at Adelanto, and the federal government has continued to fall short.”
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Congresswoman Torres Introduces the Better Pay for American Workers Act to Raise the Minimum Wage
Introduced bill to raise federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $20 per hour by 2029.
“Working people are doing everything right and still struggling to keep up.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Urged HHS to release $867.5 million in withheld Medicaid funding to California.
“We should always take fraud, waste, and abuse seriously and make sure taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly. But withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid payments without identifying specific fraud puts patients and providers in the middle of a dispute they didn't create.”
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Congresswoman Torres Leads Resolution Celebrating Warehouse Worker Recognition Week
Introduced resolution designating August 17–21 as Warehouse Worker Recognition Week.
“Every day, warehouse workers across the Inland Empire show up and do the hard work that keeps our economy moving.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing August 4, 2026, as this year's National Night Out, the annual nationwide event celebrated on the first…
“As a former 9-1-1 dispatcher for more than 17 years, I know that public safety begins with trust. And as the proud mother of a police officer, I know the sacrifices our officers and first responders make every day, and I also know how important it is for them to have the support of the communities they serve.”