Press Releases
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez today introduced an amendment to H.R. 1890, the Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, that would prohibit the U.S. from entering into trade deals with countries whose laws call for the imprisonment, torture, or even death penalty for the supposed "crime" of sexual orientation.
Speaking before a Ways & Means Committee mark-up, Sánchez gave the following statement:
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced the "Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act," legislation that would provide funding for additional counselors in high schools with high dropout rates.
Cerritos, CA- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) is calling on Walmart to do everything it can to accommodate the workers who were displaced following last week's decision to close its Pico Rivera store:
"I am concerned by the circumstances surrounding the abrupt closing of the Pico Rivera Walmart," said Rep. Linda Sánchez. "The store employs hundreds of workers in our community and generates important revenue for the city.
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sanchez issued the following statement after the House passed bipartisan legislation to reform the Medicare payment system:
"Today's vote is proof that leaders on both sides of the aisle can come together to make tough decisions and pass meaningful legislation that helps our most vulnerable children, families, and seniors.
Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced the Credit Reporting Act for Military Families (CRAM). The bipartisan legislation would require credit reporting agencies to notify deployed military service members when a "negative information alert" is posted on their credit report.
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement today after House Republicans unveiled their proposed budget:
"Republicans have once again demonstrated that they are not serious about helping hard working Americans. Their budget proposal guts key economic programs all while rewarding companies that evade tax responsibilities and rolling back regulations meant to prevent another economic downturn like the one we experienced in 2008.
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed a one week extension to fund the Department of Homeland Security:
Washington, DC- Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38) issued the following statement today after President Obama asked Congress for a three year reauthorization to continue a targeted military campaign against the terrorist group ISIL:
On Monday, Reps. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced H.R. 811, the IRS Notice for Organizations That Include Charities is Essential (NOTICE) Act.
Washington, DC- This week, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez introduced a resolution to honor the hard work of school counselors across the country by making February 2-6, 2015 "National School Counselors Week."