Press Releases

Sánchez: “We are on the cusp of delivering a long-overdue, transformational investment for the communities we represent”

January 27, 2022

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WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) provided public comment at the Los Angeles Metro Board Meeting in support of the West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) project.

Issues:Transportation

Sánchez leads 190 colleagues in urging Treasury Department to reduce IRS backlog, bring relief to taxpayers

January 26, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Linda T.

Issues:Tax Policy

Sánchez calls on Jon Donaire Desserts to engage in good faith negations with BCTGM Local 37 workers in Santa Fe Springs

January 21, 2022

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) led 24 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Robert E. Rich Jr., Chairman of Rich Products Corporation, strongly urging his company to engage in good faith conversations and reach an agreement with the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers (BCTGM) International Union Local 37 at the Jon Donaire Desserts plant in Santa Fe Springs, California.

Issues:Labor and Trade

Sánchez statement on anniversary of the January 6th insurrection

January 6, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38) today released the following statement on the anniversary of the attack on our nation's capital on January 6^th, 2021:

Rep. Sánchez votes to advance Build Back Better Act

November 19, 2021

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Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38) announced she was proud to vote for the Build Back Better Act, legislation that will provide one of the biggest middle class tax cuts in history, guarantee four weeks of paid family and medical leave for all Americans, deliver free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds, make historic investments in our fight against climate change, and put California and the country on track to a more vibrant economic future. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessImmigrationWorking Families

Sánchez votes for Bi-partisan Infrastructure Bill

November 6, 2021

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On Friday night, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38) voted to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will revitalize our nation’s infrastructure, grow our economy, create millions of good paying jobs, and help build a clean and sustainable future. Also on Friday night, Congresswoman Sánchez voted to begin consideration of the Build Back Better Act, setting the larger spending package up for a vote in the coming weeks.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTransportation

ICYMI: Linda and Loretta Sánchez featured on Fox 11 LA for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 6, 2021

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In case you missed it, U.S. Representative Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) and her sister, former Congresswoman Loretta Sánchez, were featured on Fox 11 LA as part of a series celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The sisters spoke about their journey to Washington and how being raised by immigrant parents from Mexico influences the work they do every day.

Issues:ImmigrationWorking Families

Sánchez, Mrvan, Butterfield introduce legislation to extend COBRA subsidies

September 29, 2021

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WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez, along with co-leads Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-IN) and Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), introduced the COBRA Subsidy Extension for Workers and Families Act. This legislation will help laid off workers maintain affordable health care coverage during the ongoing pandemic.

Issues:Health Care

Sánchez statement on Parliamentarian’s ruling regarding a pathway to citizenship via budget reconciliation

September 20, 2021

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Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) released the following statement regarding the Senate Parliamentarian’s ruling on a pathway to citizenship via budget reconciliation:

Issues:Immigration

SÁNCHEZ: “These measures give us the opportunity to tangibly make life better for those who need it most”

September 16, 2021

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"After nearly 40 hours of debate over the course of four days, my colleagues and I on the Ways and Means Committee approved historic investments in the Build Back Better Act. These measures give us the opportunity to tangibly make life better, not for the wealthiest among us or multinational corporations, but for those who need it most."

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentSeniorsTax PolicyWorking Families