Press Releases
Two years since the Supreme Court gutted core protections in the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder, states and localities throughout the country have passed sweeping laws that disproportionately suppress the voting rights of minorities. These laws have left voters without the protections they need to exercise their constitutional right to vote.
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, introduced legislation to recognize June as Immigrant Heritage Month along with 59 original cosponsors. The resolution acknowledges the United States’ rich migrant history and the impact immigrants have had in making the United States a stronger, more resilient country. Full text of H.Res.325 is available here.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswomen Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today introduced the Wise Investment in our Children (WIC) Act. The bill would increase the age limit for children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for one additional year, from five to six.
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: