Norma J. Torres
Democrat Representative, District 35, California
28 bills188 cosponsored$885K raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, a lifelong resident of Pomona” 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
Family
- “She lives there with her husband, Louis, and their two sons” source
Also stated
- “the only Central American-born Member of Congress” source
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Legislation
HR 10835sponsor
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10794sponsor
To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1618cosponsor
Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1615sponsor
Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October, October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10600cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10612sponsor
To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1567cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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HR 10448cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt qualified data center property from bonus depreciation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10473cosponsor
To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
HR 10257cosponsor
To require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10294sponsor
Better Pay for American Workers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HRES 1489sponsor
Honoring the crew of the Artemis II mission for their historic lunar flyby.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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.
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.
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.
HR 9922cosponsor
AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.
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.
Voting Record
296 yea367 nay10 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Norma TorresDemocratic· this member$885K raised
- Mike CargileRepublican$10K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$885K
Small donors $54KLarge individual $261KPACs $567K
Spent $824KCash $364K
2024 cycle$943K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $143KPACs $791K
Spent $987KCash $303K
2022 cycle$784K
Small donors $20KLarge individual $184KPACs $575K
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
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
HR 10835: To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing.
sponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10794: To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
sponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HRES 1618: Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HRES 1615: Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October, October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day".
sponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10600: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10612: To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1567: Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
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HR 10473: To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10448: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt qualified data center property from bonus depreciation, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10294: Better Pay for American Workers Act
sponsor2026-09-03
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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