Golden State Today

Rep. Norma Torres, who represents California's 35th district in the U.S. Congress, has consistently used social media to voice her positions on matters impacting American families and congressional processes. In a series of tweets, Torres critiques the actions of House Republicans and expresses her opposition to various policies.

On April 1, 2025, Torres criticized House Republicans for canceling votes instead of passing a resolution focused on supporting families. "House Republicans just ran away from their jobs—canceling votes for the week instead of passing a simple, family-focused resolution. Rather than help American families, they chose nothing," she tweeted. She highlighted the efforts of Representatives Pettersen and Luna in advocating for new parents and increased women’s representation.

Later that day, Torres addressed the GOP’s stance on proxy voting, particularly its implications for new mothers in Congress. She tweeted, "The GOP wants to strip away proxy voting to silence new moms in Congress. Guess what? I’m not backing down. You can’t push Trump’s agenda at the expense of working families and think we’ll just roll over. We will fight YOU every step of the way." Torres emphasized her commitment to opposing actions she perceives as detrimental to working families.

On April 2, 2025, Torres criticized former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. She tweeted, "Trump’s reckless tariffs are a disaster for our community—higher prices, lost jobs, and economic chaos. His failed leadership is putting hardworking families at risk. We can’t afford this madness. #TrumpTariffs" condemning the economic impact on her community.