Press Releases

WHITTIER- On Tuesday, Dr. Mark McClellan, Federal Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) attended a special informational session and assistance clinic, organized by Congresswoman Linda T.

LAKEWOOD- Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement today after learning of the death of former California State Assemblyman Marco Antonio Firebaugh:

"I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Marco Firebaugh’s premature death. Marco was a distinguished and respected leader in the Latino community whose charm and charisma were contagious. He never forgot where he came from and fought tirelessly day in and day out for a better California. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time. He will be greatly missed."

WASHINGTON- Congresswomen Linda T. Sánchez (D-Lakewood) is pleased to have assisted in securing $100 million for the C-17 program. Working with other members of Congress from the Los Angeles area, the funds were secured in the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery (H.R. 4939) which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 348-71. The funds signify the Defense Department's growing commitment to continue construction of the C-17 aircraft through Fiscal Year 2008.

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) announced her support for Democratic legislation that would increase the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Sánchez signed a discharge petition that would bring this proposal (H.R. 2429) to the floor for a fair up-or-down vote, once a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives signs it.

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez made the following remarks at the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution Oversight Hearing entitled "The Voting Rights Act: Evidence of Continued Need." Sánchez spoke about the recent reports released by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights on the importance of not only renewing but strengthening Sections 5 & 203 of the Voting Rights Act.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to help the fight against illegal drugs, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez successfully amended the bipartisan Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act today to allow for funding drug prevention programs.

The amendment, which was passed by a voice vote in the House Judiciary Committee, allows up to 5% of High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) funds to be used for drug prevention programs.

WASHINTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez welcomed the news that Mexican authorities arrested the alleged killer of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff David March on February 23.

Deputy Sheriff March was murdered during a routine traffic stop in 2002. His presumed killer, Armando Garcia, fled to Mexico to escape prosecution.

CERRITOS - Dozens of present and future entrepreneurs filled the Cerritos Park East community room on Wednesday for a Forum organized by Congresswoman Linda Sánchez.

The forum was a unique opportunity for different business owners from the region to network and learn from a panel of experts about how to access more capital, legal issues small businesses need to consider as they grow, and free services and government problem-solving that Congresswoman Sánchez can provide.