Washington, May 22 -- Representative Norma J. Torres issued the following press release:
This week, Congresswoman Norma Torres criticized proposed Republican cuts in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations funding bill during a House Appropriations Subcommittee markup, where she is the most senior Californian. Torres warned the legislation would worsen the housing crisis and raise costs for working families across the Inland Empire.
"The Inland Empire is powered by hardworking warehouse workers, truck drivers, and families who keep our economy moving every day," said Torres. "These families are already struggling with skyrocketing rent, groceries, and gas prices due to...