Linda Sánchez Selected for Judiciary Committee, Democratic Whip Team (Jan. 25 2011)
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) announced that she was reappointed to serve on the Judiciary Committee, and will sit on the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet, in the 112th Congress. She has also been appointed by Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) to serve as a Senior Whip.
"I am excited to continue my work on the Judiciary Committee and I look forward to my new responsibilities on the IP subcommittee," said Congresswoman Sánchez. "I know the committee will continue to play a critical role protecting our rights as citizens, ensuring the safety of our communities, and protecting the intellectual property of American businesses. I am also eager to work through the subcommittee to foster economic growth and job creation in vital California industries such as entertainment, manufacturing, and high tech as well as encouraging the innovation in medical research that has made California a world leader."
Congresswoman Sánchez has served on the Judiciary Committee since her first term in Congress. As a member of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee she will work on copyright, patent, trademark law, information technology, and antitrust matters. She has previously served as Chairwoman of the Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee and a member of the Immigration Subcommittee and was a member of the Ways & Means Committee in the 111th Congress.
Senior Whips are a group of select Members and Caucus opinion leaders who will meet once a week when Congress is in session. During these meetings, the Senior Whips have will discuss a forward-looking strategy regarding key issues facing the country. Senior Whips will also be responsible for discussing upcoming legislation with other members of the Caucus.
"I am pleased to announce that Rep. Linda Sanchez will serve as a Senior Whip in the 112th Congress," said Minority Whip Hoyer. "Rep. Sanchez has been a tireless advocate for working families, and she is going to bring their voices to the table. I look forward to working with her to advance Democrats' priorities of job creation and strengthening the middle class."
"As a senior whip, I want to be sure we develop and push a jobs-focused agenda that will put people in our communities, California ,and across the nation back to work and ensure our businesses remain competitive globally," continued Congresswoman. Sánchez.
Congresswoman Sánchez was also selected to serve on the Veterans' Affairs Committee.As a member of this committee, she will work to strengthen our current veterans' programs including health care, job training, education, and disability compensation.
Congresswoman Sánchez added, "Veterans put their lives in danger for our safety. I want to make sure our brave men and women have the resources and support they deserve."
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