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WASHINGTON – Last week, Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize August 2, 2022, as National Night Out. Every year on the first Tuesday of August, communities across the United States and their local law enforcement agencies come together to promote public safety and build community-police partnerships in their communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) reintroduced the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022. The legislation requires all federal firearms licensees to report the sale of two or more long guns, including semi-automatic rifles such as AR-15 and AK-47, within a 5-day period.
Money Will Help Cities Address Housing Needs
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) applauded the passage of her two amendments in the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022, legislation which will grant federal firefighters the same health benefits and protections as state and municipal firefighters. Currently, federal firefighters who suffer exposure-related illnesses must meet a difficult burden of proof to specify that their health condition is a result of their work environment.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) this week re-introduced a resolution to recognize May 1st to May 7th as “Wildfire Preparedness Week,” to educate the public on fire safety and preparedness. Every year, wildfire season in California increases in length and frequency of fires, and 85% of all wildland fires in the U.S. are caused by humans.
With major wildfires burning throughout our state and country, it's more important than ever to have a plan in place in case you need to evacuate to protect your family. Preventative measures exist to help individuals and communities increase their fire resiliency through evacuation planning, vegetation, and forest management and limiting the use of combustibles during high heat or drier seasons. Below are tips and resources to help you, your family, and community stay safe.
POMONA, Calif. – Today, Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced that the California Department of Housing and Community Development is investing $1,568,261 in federal funding in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties for the purpose of reducing homelessness in the region. This funding, which comes from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will help individuals and families achieve economic and social independence through rapid rehousing assistance, emergency shelters, homelessness prevention, and outreach services.
POMONA, Calif. – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week:
Justice Department Awards $900,000 for Bachelor’s Degree program at California Institution for Women
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced the Department of Justice will award $900,000 to Cal State LA for its Degrees of Hope program, which provides an opportunity for individuals incarcerated at the California Institution For Women in Chino to earn a bachelor’s degree in person.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today reintroduced the 911 SAVES Act, bipartisan legislation to reclassify 911 dispatchers from “Office and Administrative Support Occupations” to “Protective Service Occupations” in the Office of Management and Budget’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) catalog.
The reclassification would cost nothing, and would more accurately reflect the nature of America’s 100,000 public safety telecommunicators’ work.
The lawmakers released the following statements: