• TORRES, NORMA
Experience: House: District 35, 2015-Present
Home State: California
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $469,529Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Norma J. Torres
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: Louis; 3 Children: Robert, Matthew, Christopher
    Home City: Pomona, CA

Education

    Bachelors, Labor Studies, National Labor College

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 35, 2014-present
    Former Mayor, City of Pomona
    Former Member, Pomona City Council
    Senator, California State Senate, District 32, 2013-2014
    Assembly Member, California State Assembly, District 61, 2008-2013
    Won Special Election, California State Senate, District 32, May 2013

Current Legislative Committees

    Homeland Security, Member
    Natural Resources, Member
    Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, Member
    Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Former Member, Aging and Long-Term Care Committee, California State Assembly

Professional Experience

    Instructor, Los Angeles Police Department
    Former 911 Dispatcher, Los Angeles Police Department

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Volunteer, American Youth Soccer Organization
    Volunteer, Big Sisters Program
    Volunteer, Boy Scouts
    Former Member, Local #3090, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
    Volunteer, Suicide Prevention Center
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

No Opinion
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

No Opinion
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

No Opinion
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

No Opinion
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

No Opinion
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

No Opinion
17. Keep God in the public sphere

No Opinion
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

No Opinion
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

No Opinion
Total: 19
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/08/2017 H.R.2867 To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a pilot program to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. 06/08/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
05/18/2017 H.R.2545 To reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Indians. 05/18/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
05/17/2017 H.Res.145 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America. 05/17/2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
05/04/2017 H.R.2395 Stop Predatory Bail Contracts Act 05/04/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
05/04/2017 H.R.2347 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Act of 2017 05/04/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
05/03/2017 H.R.2348 American Infrastructure Opportunity Bonds Act 05/03/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/07/2017 H.Con.Res.50 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 04/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 H.R.1692 Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act 04/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/21/2017 H.R.1487 Dreamer Protection Act 03/21/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
03/16/2017 H.R.1590 CLEAR SBA Act 03/16/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
02/07/2017 H.R.981 Indian Health Service Hiring Freeze Exemption Act 02/07/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
09/21/2016 H.R.6112 CLEAR SBA Act 09/21/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5072 Tribal Early Childhood, Education, and Related Services Integration Act of 2016 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
09/15/2016 H.R.6063 911 Emergency Service Protection Act 09/15/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
02/01/2016 H.R.3878 Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act of 2015 02/01/2016 Star Print ordered on the bill.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.2601 JOBS Act 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
05/21/2015 H.R.2485 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Act of 2015 05/21/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.1829 DHS Communication Enhancement Act of 2015 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.  (All Actions)
04/17/2015 H.Con.Res.39 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 04/17/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.  (All Actions)
Total: 332
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
01/15/2016 H.Res.549 Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBT Equality Day".
01/12/2016 H.R.387 Economic Development Through Tribal Land Exchange Act
01/06/2016 H.Res.575 Expressing disapproval of the occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by a group of armed individuals.
12/15/2015 H.Res.536 Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech. Passed Yea
12/07/2015 H.R.1076 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015
12/04/2015 H.R.4079 Secure Refugee Process Act of 2015
12/03/2015 H.R.3991 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Education Relief and Restoration Act of 2015
12/02/2015 H.R.4156 HUBZone Equity Act
11/23/2015 H.R.3785 Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act
11/23/2015 H.R.3761 Seniors Deserve A Raise Act
11/23/2015 H.R.3720 Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2015
11/23/2015 H.R.3341 To designate the portion of Moffett Federal Airfield, California, containing the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard as Moffett Air National Guard Base.
11/19/2015 H.R.1737 Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act Passed Yea
11/16/2015 H.R.2962 America's College Promise Act of 2015
11/16/2015 H.R.2927 To authorize Hispanic-serving institutions receiving grants under part A of title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to use such grant amounts to assist students in entering medical schools, and for other purposes.
11/16/2015 H.R.2911 Small Business Healthcare Relief Act
11/16/2015 H.R.2902 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2015
11/16/2015 H.R.2887 Time Off to Vote Act
11/16/2015 H.R.2836 Fair Access for Moms Act
11/16/2015 H.R.2721 Pathways Out of Poverty Act of 2015
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