U.S. House of Representatives
Norma J. Torres
U.S. Representative for California's 35th District
- Party
- Democratic
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Norma J. Torres represents California's 35th District in the U.S. House. Torres first took office in this chamber on Jan 6, 2015, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Torres's recent roll-call votes. Torres sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Appropriations; House Administration
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Torres voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as California's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with California and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →99% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
Bills Torres sponsored
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Streamlining Affordable Housing Act of 2026
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act of 2026
Latest action (Oct 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Improving Access to WIC Act
Latest action (Oct 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October, October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day".
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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BASIC Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing 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.
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$922,924
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Nov 21, 2024 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed Nov 29, 2022 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2020 · filed Nov 9, 2020 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
California's 35th District
People
764,518 residents
Household income
Median $91,136 a year
Rent
Median $1,991 a month
Internet
3.6% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.