Press Releases
April 21, 2005
Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) will join a Congressional delegation flying to Vatican City tomorrow to attend the installation of Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday.
“The Pope serves as a spiritual and moral leader for so many people across the world and in my district. I am thrilled to have the chance to attend and to pay my respects,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
“The Pope serves as a spiritual and moral leader for so many people across the world and in my district. I am thrilled to have the chance to attend and to pay my respects,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
April 14, 2005
Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today spoke out on the floor of the United States House of Representatives against the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S 256).
“Contrary to its name, this bill doesn’t protect consumers and it certainly doesn’t help honest, hard-working families with financial problems,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
“Contrary to its name, this bill doesn’t protect consumers and it certainly doesn’t help honest, hard-working families with financial problems,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
April 13, 2005
La Mirada - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) hosted a recognition ceremony Monday to present military service medals to several local veterans. The event took place at the Eternal Flame Memorial located in the La Mirada Civic Center Plaza.
“It is a great honor to be involved in helping these brave veterans finally secure the awards that they earned through their dedication and service to our nation,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
Four veterans were honored during the event:
March 14, 2005
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sáncheznchez (CA-39) spoke on the floor of the United Sates House of Representatives about the national effects of domestic violence. Sánchez focused specifically on the broad reach of domestic violence, its lethal effects, and the need for Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. The text of her speech follows:
March 14, 2005
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) spoke last night to a crowd of Cerritos College students during the 19th Annual Cerritos College Women's History Month Celebration. Sánchez was introduced by the President of Cerritos College, Dr. Noelia Vela, and spoke about her role as a woman in U.S. House of Representatives.
March 7, 2005
Flexible Grant Program Vital to Community Development
Washington, DC Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39) testified in front of the United States House of Representatives Committee on the Budget today. Her testimony focused on the cuts to the Community Development Block Grants program laid out in President Bush’s 2006 Budget and their effect on communities in her district. Below is the full text of the testimony.
“I would like to thank Chairman Nussle and Ranking Member Spratt for allowing us to speak today.
Washington, DC Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39) testified in front of the United States House of Representatives Committee on the Budget today. Her testimony focused on the cuts to the Community Development Block Grants program laid out in President Bush’s 2006 Budget and their effect on communities in her district. Below is the full text of the testimony.
“I would like to thank Chairman Nussle and Ranking Member Spratt for allowing us to speak today.
February 2, 2005
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) responds to President Bush’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight President Bush outlined his irresponsible plan for Social Security. It puts millions of American working families at risk of being left out in the cold during their golden years. By using private accounts, President Bush is gambling with future generations’ security in order to line the pockets of Wall Street and his wealthiest donors,” said Sánchez.
“Tonight President Bush outlined his irresponsible plan for Social Security. It puts millions of American working families at risk of being left out in the cold during their golden years. By using private accounts, President Bush is gambling with future generations’ security in order to line the pockets of Wall Street and his wealthiest donors,” said Sánchez.
February 2, 2005
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) reacts to President Bush’s State of the Union address:
“Since he first took office, President Bush has promised to fix America’s broken immigration system. After four years, he is still delivering rhetoric, but we have yet to see the results of his plan,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez.
“Our immigration system is fraught with serious problems. We need comprehensive reform that secures our borders, reunites families, and benefits the American economy and we need it now,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
“Since he first took office, President Bush has promised to fix America’s broken immigration system. After four years, he is still delivering rhetoric, but we have yet to see the results of his plan,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez.
“Our immigration system is fraught with serious problems. We need comprehensive reform that secures our borders, reunites families, and benefits the American economy and we need it now,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
January 13, 2005
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA -39) today announced that she will visit the tsunami-ravaged region of Sri Lanka from January 16th 18th. She is traveling as part of an official Congressional delegation to see first hand the damage and work of aid groups like UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and other UN partners.
January 5, 2005
LAKEWOOD - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-39) yesterday was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives for the 109th Congress. That event marks the beginning of Sánchez’ second term in office representing the 39th District of California.
“It was an honor to serve the people of my district during my first term. I view it as an even greater honor that they would return me to Congress to continue serving them. There’s a lot of work to be done,” said Sánchez.
“It was an honor to serve the people of my district during my first term. I view it as an even greater honor that they would return me to Congress to continue serving them. There’s a lot of work to be done,” said Sánchez.