Norma J. Torres
- In Office SinceJan 6, 2015
- Next ElectionNov 2026
- Current Term6th Term
At a Glance
Leadership Roles
View all- House Committee on AppropriationsMemberThe House Committee on Appropriations is responsible for legislation allocating federal funds prior to expenditure from the treasury. Appropriations are generally limited to the levels set by the Budget Resolution drafted by the House Committee on the Budget. The Committee is also responsible for supplemental spending bills, which are sometimes needed in the middle of a fiscal year to compensate for emergency expenses.
- House Committee on House AdministrationMemberThe Committee on House Administration has legislative jurisdiction over the federal elections and the day-to-day operations of the House. The Committee's jurisdiction over federal elections requires it to consider proposals to amend federal election law and to monitor congressional elections across the United States. The Committee also sets budget authorizations for expenses of other House committees and members of Congress. It also oversees several federal organizations such as the Library of Congress and Smithsonian Institution.
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related AgenciesMember
- National Security, Department of State, and Related ProgramsMember
Voting Alignment
View details- With party97%
- With districtSample
- Bipartisan3%
- Against party3%
Based on 575 recorded votes.
District Snapshot
View districtTop Issue Areas
From 36 recent bills- Safety26%
- Economy21%
- Climate18%
- Rights11%
- Military8%
Share of issue-area tags across the 36 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.
Recent Activity
Sample- Recent · SampleTorres weighs in on this week's key votes
- Recent · SampleTorres co-sponsors new legislation
- Recent · SampleTorres statement on committee action
Recent Bills Sponsored
View allTo amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to eligible entities to provide immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans, and for other purposes.
In CommitteeDesignating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".
In CommitteeExpressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
In CommitteeNational Parent and Youth Helpline Act
In CommitteeContact Official
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