Rep. Ritchie Torres, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 15th district since 2021, posted a series of updates on social media between January 9 and January 10, 2026, addressing recent federal actions affecting child care and family assistance funding.
On January 9, Torres shared a post without additional comment: https://t.co/KxJbNloQk0 (posted at 17:54 UTC). Later that day, he responded to another update with the statement: “Count me in. https://t.co/49U3UAoLVp” (posted at 20:30 UTC).
The following day, Torres provided further information regarding federal funding for families. He wrote: “NEW: A federal court has temporarily blocked the freeze on child care and family assistance funding.
Earlier today, I joined colleagues in sending a letter to HHS demanding this reckless action be reversed and funds Congress appropriated for families be released.
We will keep https://t.co/oLMSv8ImkY” (posted at 01:34 UTC on January 10).
Torres’ comments refer to recent legal developments involving the temporary suspension of a freeze on federal support for child care and family assistance programs. The congressman indicated his involvement in legislative efforts urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds that had been previously appropriated by Congress for these purposes.
Born in The Bronx in 1988, Torres is currently 35 years old and continues to reside in The Bronx while serving as a member of Congress. He succeeded José E. Serrano as representative of New York’s 15th district in 2021.
