Press Releases
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.
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) has introduced legislation honoring Vietnam War veterans. The resolution (H. Res XX) designates March 30, 2014 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" and coincides with the anniversary of the day when the last United States combat troops completed their service and left Vietnam.
Washington, DC- Today Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) took to the House floor to speak against two misguided immigration bills- the ENFORCE Act and the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014.
A transcript of her remarks is included below:
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) released the following statement today after Ways & Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) introduced his tax reform proposal:
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement today after the House passed an omnibus budget bill that funds government agencies for FY2014:
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) released the following statement today after U.S. District Judge Anita Broday rejected a $765 million NFL concussion settlement.
WASHINGTON, DC —Representatives Linda Sánchez (CA-38) and Jared Polis (CO-02) today made the following statement on a Senate proposal to deny millions of working, taxpaying families the Child Tax Credit (CTC):