U.S. Representative Norma Torres, who serves California’s 35th district, posted a series of updates this week on her official social media account, highlighting legislative efforts on housing affordability, expressing concerns over immigration enforcement actions, and participating in community events.On January 16, 2026, Torres shared her involvement in a congressional roundtable:
“This week, Reps. Salud Carbajal, Emilia Sykes, and I co-hosted a New Dem roundtable with housing experts and industry leaders to address the national housing affordability crisis. Together, we explored commonsense solutions to build more homes and make housing more affordable”.Two days later, on January 18, she commented on an incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating:
“This is wrong. ICE is terrorizing our communities. An innocent father was detained and ripped away from his 13-year-old child, causing lasting trauma. This is not public safety. ICE should focus on real threats, not hardworking fathers doing everything right to protect their”.Later that same day, Torres expressed gratitude for local organizations following a community event:
“Thank you to Caramel Connections Foundation and our community partners for an incredible 4th Annual MLK Jr. Celebration at Anthony Muñoz Park. It was a fun-filled event that brought our community together in the spirit of unity and service.”Norma Torres has represented California’s 35th district in Congress since 2015 after succeeding Gloria Negrete McLeod (
Norma Torres is currently serving in the U.S. Congress, representing California’s 35th district. She replaced previous U.S Congress member Gloria Negrete McLeod in 2015.
). Prior to her tenure in Congress, she served in both the California State Assembly from 2008 to 2013 and the California Senate from 2013 to 2014 (
Norma Torres has served in the U.S. Congress, representing California`s 35th District, since 2015. She previously served in the California State Assembly from 2008 to 2013, on the California Senate from 2013 to 2014.
). Born in Escuintla, Guatemala in 1965 and now residing in Pomona (
Norma Torres, 58, was born in Escuintla, Guatemala in 1965. She currently lives in Pomona.
), Torres holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from National Labor College (
Torres graduated from National Labor College with a BA.
).
