Rep. Norma Torres, U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 35th district, addressed several issues in a series of recent social media posts, including Supreme Court decisions on reproductive health care, ongoing efforts to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), and cultural celebrations.
On May 4, Torres responded to a Supreme Court decision regarding access to mifepristone by stating, “Today’s SCOTUS decision temporarily restores access to mifepristone, but reproductive health care should not shift from one ruling to the next. Medication abortion is safe, legal, and should remain a decision between patients and their doctors. Congress must act to protect” (May 4, 2026).
The following day, she referenced her legislative work for Native American communities: “I introduced and passed Savanna’s Act because for too long, the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women was met with a shrug from the federal government. But passing the law was only the beginning. Today, on National #MMIW Awareness Day, I’m continuing to press the” (May 5, 2026).
On May 6, Torres marked Cinco de Mayo by highlighting Mexican American contributions: “¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Celebramos la rica cultura, raíces profundas y aportes duraderos de los mexicoamericanos en todo el país. Desde la música y la comida hasta el liderazgo y el trabajo comunitario, su impacto fortalece a nuestra nación cada día.” (May 6, 2026).
Norma Torres has represented California’s 35th District in Congress since 2015 after succeeding Gloria Negrete McLeod. She previously served in both the California State Assembly and Senate before her election to Congress. Born in Escuintla, Guatemala in 1965 and now residing in Pomona at age 58, Torres holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from National Labor College.
