Rep. Ritchie Torres, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 15th district, has been vocal on various issues through his social media platform. His recent tweets cover topics from health emergencies to financial reforms and senior citizens’ healthcare.
On March 8, 2025, Rep. Torres addressed public health concerns by stating, “In light of recent measles and bird flu outbreaks, I’ve reintroduced legislation to strengthen our federal response to health emergencies. We must ensure our nation is prepared to protect public health and safety.”
On March 10, 2025, he highlighted the need for changes in banking practices regarding loan origination: “The time has come for banks to originate loans, especially mortgages, based on credit scores that take into account alternative data like rent payments. According to VantageScore, the inclusion of alternative data like rent payments would generate first-time credit scores for…”
Finally, on March 11, 2025, Rep. Torres emphasized the importance of protecting healthcare services for senior citizens: “The highest priority of Congress should be to protect the health care of senior citizens—both Medicare and Medicaid. Protecting Medicare means protecting Medicare in all forms, including telehealth. And protecting Medicare Telehealth means protecting it permanently.”
