Norma J. Torres

Democrat Representative, District 35, California

20 bills168 cosponsored$769K raised643 votes recorded

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Congressional source

Education

“she graduated from the National Labor College with a BA in Labor Studies” source

Career

“She started her public service career as a 911 dispatcher” source

Public service

“As a State Senator, Torres” source
“Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, a lifelong resident of Pomona” source

Family

“She lives there with her husband, Louis, and their two sons” source

Also stated

Legislation

HRES 1483sponsor

Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-08-13

HRES 1481cosponsor

Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-08-13

HR 10009sponsor

To amend section 3282 of title 18 to extend the statute of limitations for bribery or theft offenses concerning public officials or federal funds, and other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-30

HR 9922cosponsor

AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-07-23

Voting Record

279 yea353 nay10 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

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Norma TorresDemocratic· this member
$769K raised
Mike CargileRepublican
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$769K

Small donors $43KLarge individual $225KPACs $499K

Spent $733KCash $339K

2024 cycle$943K

Small donors $3KLarge individual $143KPACs $791K

Spent $987KCash $303K

2022 cycle$784K

Small donors $20K

Top Contributors

ROUTE 66 SHOOTING SPORTS PARK$14K

MILLER BARONDESS$8K

BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE$7K

HACKMAN CAPITAL$7K

HDC CONSTRUCTION$7K

GOLDMAN SACHS$7K

DIVERSIFIED PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP$6K

LA SALLE MEDICAL$6K

WTRSHD CAPITAL LLC$6K

RED CHAMBER CO.$6K

Committees

House Committee on Appropriations

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

House Committee on House Administration

Modernization and Innovation

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HRES 1481: Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.

cosponsor

2026-08-13

legislation

HRES 1483: Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

sponsor

2026-08-13

legislation

HR 10009: To amend section 3282 of title 18 to extend the statute of limitations for bribery or theft offenses concerning public officials or federal funds, and other purposes.

sponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

HRES 1457: Recognizing August 4, 2026, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

sponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 352025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 352023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 352021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 352019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 352017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 352015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 5
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Campaign financeTracked · 7
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“the only Central American-born Member of Congress”

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HR 9941cosponsor

To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

2026-07-23

HRES 1457sponsor

Recognizing August 4, 2026, 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.

2026-07-23

HR 9874cosponsor

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-07-22

HR 9432cosponsor

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.

2026-06-24

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HR 9375sponsor

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to eligible entities to provide immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2026-06-18

HRES 1308sponsor

Designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-05-20

HR 8907cosponsor

To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement the Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project to test various payment models with respect to maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-19

HR 8807cosponsor

To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-14

HRES 1291sponsor

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-05-14

HRES 1243cosponsor

Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-30

HRES 1235cosponsor

Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3327)

2026-04-29

HRES 1190cosponsor

Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-20

HRES 1183cosponsor

Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-16

HR 8342cosponsor

Poll Worker Tax Cut Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-04-16

HR 8275cosponsor

Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

2026-04-14

HR 8055cosponsor

Extending WIC for New Moms Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-03-24

H R 8800

Agreed to (232-199)

H R 8800

Failed (175-254)

nay2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed (213-216)

yea2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Passed (216-212)

nay2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

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

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

Large individual $184K

Spent $644KCash $347K

2020 cycle$657K

Small donors $30KLarge individual $159KPACs $468K

Spent $667KCash $208K

2018 cycle$626K

Small donors $12KLarge individual $230KPACs $384K

Spent $628KCash $218K

2016 cycle$608K

Small donors $4KLarge individual $165KPACs $437K

Spent $444KCash $220K

2014 cycle$478K

Small donors $8KLarge individual $127KPACs $336K

Spent $423KCash $55K

HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

HR 9922: AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

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HR 9874: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

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

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

not_voting

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

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