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CA · DISTRICT 35

Norma J. Torres

DemocratCaliforniaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 13

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Increase funding for affordable housing

AI-assisted summary

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.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Promote new housing and preserve affordable homes

AI-assisted summary

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.

Sources & original wording
policies that promote the construction of new housing and the preservation of affordable options
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Campaign position · Original date not established

Hold polluters accountable

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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.

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Modernize energy systems

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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.

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Improve public transit access and affordability

AI-assisted summary

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.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established

Allow more immigrants to pursue citizenship

AI-assisted summary

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.

Sources & original wording
allow millions of immigrants to adjust their status and start on a path to citizenship
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established

Provide lawyers in deportation cases

AI-assisted summary

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.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Expand veterans’ access to education and health care

AI-assisted summary

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.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Help veterans obtain benefits they are owed

AI-assisted summary

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.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Protect Social Security and Medicare

AI-assisted summary

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.