When families say they can’t afford groceries, Donald Trump tells them: “Don’t be dramatic.”
This is what happens when a billionaire thinks working people should just suffer in silence. Americans deserve a president who actually understands their struggle, not mocks it.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 35
Norma J. Torres
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Voting Record — 615
Yes45%
No53%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party2%
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Norma J. Torres
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 35
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Norma J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 42 sponsored · 57 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Juan Orlando Hernández ran a criminal enterprise from the presidency and helped flood our communities with cocaine. Calling for his arrest is justice, no matter how many favors Trump gives to convicted drug traffickers. I stand with the people of Honduras demanding Hernández face the law.
I’m proud to lead the reintroduction of the Native American Seeds Act of 2025 with Rep. LaMalfa, Senator Heinrich, and Senator Crapo. This bipartisan legislation helps Tribal governments protect seeds that are culturally and spiritually vital.
"There have to be consequences for abject war crimes... There's a standard, there's an ethos, there's a belief that we are above what so many things that our enemies or others would do.”
Secretary Hegseth said it himself and he broke that standard. He must resign.
I’m proud to reintroduce the Native American Seeds Act of 2025. This legislation helps Tribal nations protect seeds that are culturally, spiritually, and environmentally vital. Preserving these seeds isn’t just about food, it’s about protecting centuries of knowledge and heritage.
Today, I led 52 New Dems in urging President Trump to take real action on the housing crisis. Our letter lays out 8 commonsense steps the Administration can take immediately because declaring a “national housing emergency” isn’t enough if families still can’t afford a home.
Today, I spoke out against Trump’s pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, a warlord who fueled over 100,000 American deaths and sent 700,000 Hondurans running for their lives. This pardon is a betrayal of justice and of every family still living with the consequences of his brutality.
Thank you Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta for launching a platform for Californians to report ICE & CBP abuses, state-level action I urged this summer to help protect families from racial profiling, unlawful detentions, and lost property.
Report misconduct: oag.ca.gov/ReportMiscon...
My heart goes out to the family, friends, and co-workers of the railroad employee who tragically lost their life today in Ontario, CA. We mourn this loss, stand with the community as the Federal Railroad Administration investigates, and remain committed to the safety of all.
Today, I’m speaking out against the Trump administration’s ICE abuses. Tune in live to watch:
The IG report confirms what lawmakers in both parties have warned: Sec. Hegseth’s reckless judgment, the same issue that nearly got him fired months ago, puts our troops at risk.
Mr. President, our troops are not dispensable. They are our sons and daughters. Fire Hegseth now!
California families are getting hit hardest.
So far in 2025, people in California have paid $1,112 more due to inflation under Trump, despite his promises to “bring the cost of everything way down.
Instead, prices are climbing across the state.
Congresswoman Torres Condemned Trump’s Pardon of Convicted Narco-President Hernández.
Today marks 10 years since the San Bernardino shooting took 14 lives and forever changed countless others. I stand with Inland Empire families in remembering the victims, honoring the survivors, and reaffirming our commitment to a safer future. #SBStrong
On #WorldAIDSDay, we must sound the alarm: Trump’s proposed federal cuts could erase decades of progress, including in the Inland Empire. These programs save lives every single day, and we can’t afford to lose them.
70 years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat and ignited a justice movement. Today, we carry that fight forward against inequality, voter suppression, and attacks on human rights. Her courage reminds us: justice demands action.
Hernández must serve his full 45-year sentence. A pardon rewards corruption, emboldens cartels, and undermines anti-drug and anti-corruption efforts across the Americas.
Read my full letter to the President here:
I’m furious at the cowardice of agencies charged with holding criminals accountable. To the White House, State Department, Justice Department, and US Embassy in Honduras, you are once again letting drug cartels and corruption win.
I sent a letter to President Trump demanding Hernández not be pardoned. His crimes are immeasurable. A pardon would erase years of work holding powerful drug lords accountable and betray every victim of his actions.
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Voting History
615 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 33 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 144 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 164 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 153 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 152 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-13 | H.R. 192 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-09 | H.R. 23 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-01-07 | H.R. 29 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Motion to Commit with Instructions | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Election of the Speaker | NOT_VOTING | — | — | Johnson (LA) |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.
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