Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC - As the President continues his campaign to privatize Social Security, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez hosted an online town hall to answer constituent questions about this critical government program. Congresswoman Sánchez decided to convene an online town hall in an effort to engage more young people around the issue of Social Security and brought together over 75 students from area colleges (Cerritos College, Rio Honda Community College, Long Beach City College, Cal State University-Long Beach, and East Los Angeles Community College-South Gate Campus).

WASHINGTON, DC- Working to protect the safety and security of our children, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) today announced that she has secured funding for the South Gate School Resource Officer Program. Sánchez had the project included in the Science, State, Justice and Commerce (SSJC) Fiscal Year 2006 Appropriations bill which was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 418 to 7. The exact funding level for the program will be determined when the bill proceeds to a final negotiation session between the U.S. House and Senate.

WASHINGTON, DC- In an effort to make our railways and communities more secure, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez sent a letter (attached) to House conferees involved in final House-Senate negotiations of H.R. 3, the Transportation Equity Act-Legacy for Users (TEA-LU), asking negotiators to keep two key provisions that would improve the safety of our nation’s railway infrastructure. Congresswoman Sánchez is especially concerned about rail safety due to several major derailments and rail accidents in the Southern California area, most recently last October in North Whittier.

WASHINGTON, DC- Working to protect the safety and security of our children, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) today announced that she has secured funding for the South Gate School Resource Officer Program. Sánchez had the project included in the Science, State, Justice and Commerce Fiscal Year 2006 Appropriations bill which was approved by the Appropriations Committee today. The exact funding level for the program will be determined when the bill proceeds to a final negotiation session between the U.S. House and Senate.

SANTA MONICA, CA - Yesterday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-Lakewood) presented a $250,000 check to the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council to advance a critical study finding innovative and environmentally friendly techniques to more effectively capture stormwater that will minimize pollution on area beaches and maximize its potability.

WHITTIER, CA - In an effort to recognize and encourage the artistic abilities and creative talent of high school students in the 39th Congressional District, Congresswoman Linda T.

ARTESIA, CA - Today, Congresswoman Sánchez inaugurated a new drop off lane at the Artesia Post Office after helping secure $80,000 in federal money for the post office improvements. Joining Congresswoman Sánchez at the ribbon cutting ceremony were Artesia Mayor Larry Nelson and Richard Maher from the United States Postal Service.

“It is really amazing how such a small improvement can make a huge difference in the safety and efficiency of the post office for its patrons,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Advocating for women’s rights, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) today introduced an amendment to H.R. 800, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, to protect the rights of domestic violence victims to sue criminal gun sellers.

H.R. 800 will make gun merchants immune from civil liability for the acts of their customers. But federal law makes it a crime for gun merchants to sell to persons with misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence.