• 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
06/14/2017 H.R.381 To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".
06/08/2017 H.R.2854 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2689 RESPECT Act
05/22/2017 H.R.1625 Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
05/19/2017 H.R.2572 To establish humane practices for the repatriation of aliens at the border, establish effective standards for the treatment of certain aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 H.Res.336 Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
05/18/2017 H.Res.259 Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
05/18/2017 H.Res.239 Supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, in concert with the United Nations and the donor community, to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa.
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.201 Expressing support to the Government of Argentina for its investigation into the terrorist bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992.
05/18/2017 H.R.1477 No Taxpayer Funding for the Wall Act
05/18/2017 H.Res.172 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the Russian Federation, its officials, security services, and any person or entity within the Russian Federation or associated with the Russian Government, should not interfere, seek to influence, or engage in coercion designed to create an outcome in foreign elections.
05/17/2017 H.R.2491 To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2477 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2475 To provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/11/2017 H.R.2320 Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2017
05/05/2017 H.R.2375 Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2017
05/05/2017 H.R.244 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 Passed Nay
05/04/2017 H.Res.314 Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
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