Democrat · U.S. Representative for California's 35th district
46 sponsored · 261 cosponsored
Age 61 · In office since 2015
Contact their office: (202) 225-6161 · 2227 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website
Of the bills they sponsored: 46 are in committee.
The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.
What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services · Oct 22
This bill's text has not been analysed yet.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 15
This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects for advanced manufacturing education and training programs.
Yes· 2 of 23
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Unemployed and low-income individuals are given priority for programs designed to increase earnings and career advancement.
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill establishes pilot and demonstration projects to facilitate education and training for anticipated advanced manufacturing jobs.
No question was scored the opposite.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with 30 Democratic cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Oct 9
This bill sets up a grant program to help States improve access to, and participation and retention in, the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Yes· 2 of 13
Would children be better off under this?
The WIC program directly supports infants and children by improving access to supplemental nutrition.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill directly aids low-income households by streamlining enrollment and outreach for nutrition assistance.
No question was scored the opposite.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Oct 5
This resolution expresses support for designating the first Friday of October, which is October 2, 2026, as Manufacturing Day.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with 23 Democratic cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 24
The bill provides competitive planning and implementation grants to eligible institutions of higher education to support the basic needs of students, such as food, housing, and health care.
Yes· 2 of 22
Would students be better off under this?
The entire bill is structured to provide direct financial, food, housing, and healthcare assistance to college students facing basic needs insecurity.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
College-aged students and young adults predominantly populate institutions of higher education and will directly benefit from basic needs support.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes appropriations of one billion dollars for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to carry out grant programs.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 3
This bill aims to increase the minimum wage by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It sets a schedule to raise the wage to $15.00 by January 1, 2027, $17.50 by January 1, 2028, and $20.00 by January 1, 2029.
Yes· 2 of 26
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill directly increases the income of the lowest earners in the economy.
Would workers who earn tips be better off under this?
The bill increases the federal minimum wage to a scheduled $20.00 by 2029, which raises the floor for all workers including those who earn tips.
The opposite· 2 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Increases payroll expenses for all businesses employing minimum-wage workers.
Would farmers be better off under this?
Agricultural employers will face significantly higher labor costs.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · Aug 24
This resolution honors the crew of the Artemis II mission for their historic lunar flyby. The crew includes Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
Yes· 2 of 5
Does this put more into space exploration?
The resolution explicitly honors and commemorates a historic mission that advances human presence in space.
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution notes Christina Koch's historic achievement as the first woman to travel to the Moon's vicinity.
No question was scored the opposite.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic resolution with 18 Democratic cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Aug 13
This resolution expresses support for designating August 17 through August 23, 2026, as ``Warehouse Worker Recognition Week''. The goal is to celebrate workers within the logistics industry.
Yes
Would union members be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the importance of warehouse workers and commits to reducing injuries and supporting their needs.
Would hourly workers be better off under this?
The resolution expresses support for recognizing and reducing injuries for warehouse workers.
No question was scored the opposite.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jul 30
The legislation amends section 3282 of title 18. Its main purpose is to change the statute of limitations for certain crimes.
Yes· 2 of 3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Increases the likelihood of prosecuting corruption and bribery in government.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Increasing accountability for theft of Federal funds helps protect public expenditures.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
Extending the statute of limitations until discovery may be seen as reducing the predictability of legal finality for defendants.
Norma Torres (D-CA)
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.
Introduced in the House
Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jul 23
This resolution recognizes August 4, 2026, as National Night Out. It highlights the event as a national effort to unite Americans and promote public safety.
Yes· 2 of 4
Does this change how police departments operate?
The resolution encourages law enforcement to improve community relationships and informs the public on how departments carry out their duties.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill encourages public safety departments to inform the community on how they carry out their duties.
No question was scored the opposite.