Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Torres supports increased funding for affordable housing initiatives. She also says she has fought against cuts to affordable housing and homelessness prevention programs.
Context: The passage does not specify funding amounts or particular programs.
Torres advocates policies to promote construction of new housing and preserve affordable housing options. She presents these efforts as a way to address the shortage of safe, affordable homes in her communities.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Torres says she is focused on holding polluters accountable for their impact on the planet as part of her climate policy.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Torres says she is focused on modernizing energy systems as part of her climate policy.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Torres says she is focused on making public transit more accessible and affordable. She presents this as part of her approach to addressing the climate crisis.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Torres authored a bill to update immigration laws so millions of immigrants could adjust their status and begin a path to citizenship.
Context: The passage does not specify eligibility requirements or the bill’s implementation details.
Torres authored the Fairness to Freedom Act, which would guarantee people facing deportation a right to a lawyer. The proposal is intended to make immigration proceedings fairer.
Context: The passage does not specify how the right would be implemented or who would qualify.
Torres identifies expanding veterans’ access to education and health care as part of her congressional priority of improving resources for current and former servicemembers.
Context: The page does not specify how access would be expanded or identify eligibility conditions.
Torres identifies helping local veterans receive the benefits they are owed as a priority in Congress. Her stated goal is to improve resources for current and former servicemembers.
Context: The page does not specify which benefits or describe a particular method for helping veterans obtain them.
Torres says she has fought on the House Appropriations Committee to protect Social Security and Medicare and keep the programs strong for current and future generations. The stated goal is to preserve these programs for seniors and future beneficiaries.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.