Sánchez becomes first Latina to serve as Ways and Means subcommittee ranking member

WASHINGTON – Today, the Ways and Means Committee selected Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) to serve as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight for the remainder of the 118th Congress. She will replace Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), who passed away last month.

Congresswoman Sánchez becomes the first Latina and woman of color to serve as a ranking member on a Ways and Means subcommittee.

 “I’m honored to become the first Latina to serve as a ranking member of a Ways and Means subcommittee,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “This historic achievement represents not only a personal milestone but a testament to the diversity and strength of the Democratic caucus. My predecessor and good friend, Congressman Pascrell, used this position to fight for the working and middle class. I plan to continue that fight and remain committed to advancing policies that support families, strengthen our economy and ensure that all Americans have an opportunity to succeed.”

 “It’s well past time for a woman to join the ranks of our Committee leadership, and I’m thrilled to announce that Congresswoman Linda Sánchez has broken this glass ceiling and will now serve as the Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member,” said Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA). “She has been a dedicated member of our Committee, fighting for workers and underserved communities at every turn, and ensuring their government is always working for them. In this new leadership role, the American people can rest assured their priorities are in the hands of a fierce advocate. She steps into the role at a time when our Committee still grieves the loss of previous Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Pascrell, Jr., who brought vigor and tenacity to all our Committee work, and I am grateful for Congresswoman Sánchez’s willingness to step into his very big shoes.”

In addition to joining the Subcommittee on Oversight, Congresswoman Sánchez will continue to serve on the Subcommittee on Trade.

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