Press Releases
September 15, 2021
Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted to advance critical components of the Build Back Better Act. The Committee successfully marked up measures to deliver twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave to workers, combat climate change, cut taxes for working families, create jobs, and lower the cost of child care, health care, and other critical services, as well as measures on funding these priorities.
Issues:Tax PolicyWorking Families
August 27, 2021
“My heart is with the family members and loved ones of the 13 American service members who were killed in Kabul. These brave individuals who lost their lives, and all our troops on the ground, courageously went to carry out our mission knowing the threats they faced. Those we lost will forever be remembered as heroes, and my thoughts are with all our service members working to protect the lives of U.S. Citizens, our Afghan allies, and countless others threatened by heinous and cowardly acts of terrorism.
August 13, 2021
On Thursday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) delivered a check in the amount of $3,690,706 to the City of La Palma, highlighting the funding the City received through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established by the American Rescue Plan.
August 13, 2021
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) delivered a check in the amount of $3,386,000 to the City of Hawaiian Gardens, highlighting the funding the City received through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established by the American Rescue Plan.
August 13, 2021
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) delivered a check in the amount of $3,120,000 to the City of Artesia, highlighting the funding the City received through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established by the American Rescue Plan.
August 13, 2021
On Tuesday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) delivered a check in the amount of $3,320,000 to the City of Santa Fe Springs, highlighting the funding the City received through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established by the American Rescue Plan.
August 10, 2021
“Social isolation and loneliness impacted our seniors long before this pandemic led to limited gatherings and visits with friends and loved ones,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “Not everyone has the social support they need, and isolation can lead to poor physical and mental health. This bill would ensure community organizations have the tools and resources to meet the needs of all seniors, especially those most at risk of experiencing social isolation or loneliness.”
Issues:Seniors
August 5, 2021
My thoughts today are with AFL-CIO President Trumka's family, especially his wife, Barbara, and all those who knew and loved him. He was a giant in the fight for workers’ rights, a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
August 4, 2021
Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), a member of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, and Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) introduced the Strengthening Social Security Act.
Issues:SeniorsWorking Families
July 30, 2021
On Thursday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees met with President Joseph Biden in the Oval Office to discuss immigration reform and next steps to providing an earned pathway to citizenship for immigrants who live and work in the United States.
Issues:Immigration