Press Releases
March 7, 2006
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.
Issues:Civil Rights and Equality
March 2, 2006
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.
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.
February 28, 2006
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.
Deputy Sheriff March was murdered during a routine traffic stop in 2002. His presumed killer, Armando Garcia, fled to Mexico to escape prosecution.
February 22, 2006
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.
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.
February 21, 2006
LYNWOOD - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez presented a check on Tuesday for $2.56 million in federal funding to the city at Lynwood City Hall.
The funds secured by Congresswoman Sánchez will finance after-school programs at six sites in Lynwood, including Will Rogers, Washington, Wilson, and Lindbergh Elementary Schools; Resurrection of Life Church and Lynwood Youth Center. The after-school services include computer classes, supervised homework study sessions and recreation.
The funds secured by Congresswoman Sánchez will finance after-school programs at six sites in Lynwood, including Will Rogers, Washington, Wilson, and Lindbergh Elementary Schools; Resurrection of Life Church and Lynwood Youth Center. The after-school services include computer classes, supervised homework study sessions and recreation.
February 7, 2006
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement after President Bush released his budget proposal for 2007 on Monday.
February 7, 2006
WASHINGTON DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month which is observed throughout the month of February.
"The recent passing of Coretta Scott King serves as a strong reminder that the struggle for equality throughout the world is still very much alive. As we celebrate Black History Month, Coretta Scott King and others like Rosa Parks will be on our minds and in our hearts.
"The recent passing of Coretta Scott King serves as a strong reminder that the struggle for equality throughout the world is still very much alive. As we celebrate Black History Month, Coretta Scott King and others like Rosa Parks will be on our minds and in our hearts.
Issues:Civil Rights and Equality
February 1, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) joined more than 160 of her fellow Democratic colleagues in cosponsoring the "Honest Leadership, Open Government" Act, an aggressive reform package to attempt to reverse Republican corruption and protect the public trust. The bill was introduced today.
January 31, 2006
“President Bush continues to mislead the American people on the real state of our union. The state of the union that he talked about tonight is a very different one than the state of the union for working class America and the people in my Congressional district. What President Bush forgot to mention is that our nation is suffering historically low job growth coupled with declining wages and rising poverty, all on top of a rapidly increasing national deficit.
January 31, 2006
"I would like to express my deepest regrets for the passing of Coretta Scott King. Along with her husband Martin Luther King, Jr., she was a pillar in the civil rights movement and until her last months fought for racial, economic, and social justice for all. She was woman of great strength and changed the course of history in our nation. She will continue to be an inspiration for generations to come.