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Rep. Torres Secures Funding for Projects in the South Bronx As Part of House Democrats’ INVEST in America Act

The INVEST in America Act will create good-paying jobs modernizing and rebuilding our roads, bridges, transit, rail, and drinking water and wastewater systems

Sen. Menendez, Rep. Torres Lead Colleagues in Recognizing the Accomplishments and Vast Contributions of Immigrants to the United States

The bicameral resolution recognizes the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month

Rep. Ritchie Torres Introduces New Resolution Condemning the Rise in Hate Crimes & Legislation Targeting the Transgender & Nonbinary Communities

Resolution is Introduced on the 52nd Anniversary of Stonewall Inn Uprising

Rep. Torres’ Bill to Collect LGBTQ Small Business Loan Data Passes U.S. House of Representatives

The bill ensures that LGBTQ-owned businesses have equal access to credit and capital

Rep. Ritchie Torres Introduces New Resolution to Make June 1st “Black Wall Street Day”

On the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced a new resolution to make June 1st“Black Wall Street Day.” The resolution seeks to honor the lives lost in the destruction of the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known as “Black Wall Street,” for its vibrant and affluent Black community.

Rep. Ritchie Torres Leads Effort to Push White House to Include Funding for Cybersecurity Protection in Infrastructure Package

Rep. Torres and Rep. Yvette Clarke, Chairwoman of the Homeland Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation Subcommittee, Pen Public Letter to President Biden to Prioritize Cybersecurity in American Jobs Plan

Rep. Torres Votes to Uncover the Truth of January 6th Attacks, Establish Independent, Bipartisan Commission

Rep. Torres Votes to Uncover the Truth of January 6th Attacks, Establish Independent, Bipartisan Commission

Rep. Torres’ LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement & Investment Act Voted Out of Financial Services Committee

The Legislation Would Collect Loan Data & Ensure Equal Access to Credit and Capital for LGBTQ-Owned Businesses

Rep. Ritchie Torres Leads Effort to Eliminate Funding for ICE 287(g) Program

Rep. Ritchie Torres Leads Effort to Eliminate Funding for ICE 287(g) Program

Rep. Torres & Bronx Environmental Groups Push Biden Administration to Invest in Fixing Cross Bronx Expressway Through the American Jobs Plan

Rep. Torres & Bronx Environmental Groups Push Biden Administration to Invest in Fixing Cross Bronx Expressway Through the American Jobs Plan