Rep. Ritchie Torres, representing New York’s 15th district in the U.S. Congress, recently addressed several issues impacting his constituents through a series of tweets. The topics ranged from local security measures to healthcare concerns under proposed budget plans.
On March 11, 2025, Rep. Torres announced the introduction of his bill, the BODEGA Act. According to his tweet, “My bill, the BODEGA Act, will open up federal funds for bodegas to install security systems like panic buttons and ensure faster response times from the NYPD.” He emphasized that “Bodegas are the heart and soul of the Bronx and we must protect them from violent crime.”
Later that day, Rep. Torres expressed concern over potential impacts on Medicaid recipients due to Republican budget proposals. In a tweet posted at 16:16 UTC on March 11, he stated that “495,539 people on Medicaid are at risk of losing their health care under the Republican budget plans,” highlighting that this includes “186,376 children under the age of 19 and 53,000 seniors over 65.” He concluded with a strong sentiment: “This is unconscionable.”
Another post was made shortly after at 16:18 UTC on March 11 but contained only a link without additional context or commentary (source).
