Press Releases

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) released the following statement today after the Department of Commerce announced Southern California was selected to be one of twelve communities participating in the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Program (IMCP).   

Washington, DC- Today,Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced legislation to recognize June as Immigrant Heritage Month. The resolution is the first of its kind and acknowledges the United States' rich migrant history and the impact immigrants have had in making this a strong, resilient country.

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) made the following statement after she was selected to serve on the House Select Committee on Benghazi: 

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO) introduced H.R. 4672, the Credit Reporting Act for Military Families. If enacted,the bipartisan legislation would allow credit reporting agencies to notify deployed military service members when a "negative information alert" is posted on their credit report.

Washington, DC- Today Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced legislation to facilitate the transfer of a portion of the U.S. Air Force Norwalk Defense Fuel Supply Point, also known as the Norwalk Tank Farm, to the City of Norwalk. If enacted, the bill would allow 15 acres of the 51 acre area to be designated for public purposes and transferred to the City of Norwalk at no cost.

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement today after the Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate fell to a five-year low of 6.3% and the economy added 288,000 jobs in the month of April

Washington, DC- Today Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38) released the following statement after she cast her vote against the misguided and irresponsible Republican FY 2015 budget:

Washington, DC- This morning, Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38) joined the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and students from across the country to push for passage of her Safe Schools Improvement Act. The legislation would require school districts to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion.