Press Releases
Washington, DC -House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda Sánchez (D-CA) today gave the following statement during debate on the House Republican Tax Scam 2.0 legislation:
Washington, DC -House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Mark Pocan (D-WI) along with 29 original co-sponsors today introduced the Strengthening Social Security Act of 2018:
Washington, DC –Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda Sánchez today joined 65 Democratic Members of Congress to send the following statement to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell:
"Once again, we are urgently requesting that Senate leadership postpone any proceedings on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court until a thorough FBI investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct has been completed.
Norwalk, CA - House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda Sánchez (CA-38) today issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced it would attempt to block states like California from adopting stricter vehicle fuel-efficiency standards:
"The Trump administration's weakening of fuel economy standards is yet another example of Republican efforts to undermine the fight against climate change. As someone who remembers LA's smog alerts, I don't think anyone wants to return to those days when the air was so thick and dirty you could touch it.
Washington, DC – House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda Sánchez led a letter with 47 bipartisan Members of Congress who represent Los Angeles County, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, and Houston to Centers for Disease Control Director Robert Redfield urging the CDC to ensure that all jurisdictions pre-approved to receive public health crisis funding are able to apply for additional funding to address the nation's opioid epidemic.
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Reps. David McKinley (R-WV), and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) today introduced legislation to designate July 10, 2018, as Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day. Twenty-five Members of Congress have co-sponsored the resolution.
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda Sánchez (CA-38) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling in Janus v. AFSCME. Rep. Linda Sánchez is a card-carrying member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 441 and former labor lawyer:
Norwalk, CA – House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38) today released the following statement on the Trump Administration's family separation policy:
"I am appalled that the United States – the beacon of hope across the globe – is today ripping immigrant families apart. As the daughter of immigrants and as a human being, my heart aches to see the anguish of these families. I am disgusted that my government is responsible for this abhorrent policy.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Linda T. Sánchez, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus issued the following statement after the Supreme Court narrowly ruled in favor of a baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple:
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, today introduced an amendment to H.R. 5861, that would double funding for the Child Care Entitlement to States (CCES) program. This critical program provides funding for states to spend on quality child care for parents who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) so that more workers can balance the dual responsibilities of work and caring for their families. The Ways and Means Committee Republicans blocked the Sánchez amendment.