Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman LindaSánchez (CA-39) released the following statement after an agreement was reachedbetween the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63 OfficeClerical Unit and management. The agreement will bring to an end theeight-day strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Cerritos, CA – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement recognizing Pico Rivera Mayor Bob Archuleta, who was appointed a member of the Board of Visitors (BOV) to the United States Military Academy by President Barack Obama today.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement regarding the developing strike by clerical workers of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63's office at the Port of Los Angeles.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) joined members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to announce their renewed commitment to work toward comprehensive immigration reform. During today's press conference, the CHC released a document outlining its principles of reform called "One Nation: Principles on Immigration Reform and Our Commitment to the American Dream."
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) was elected by her colleagues to serve as the Congressional Hispanic Caucus' (CHC) Second Vice-Chair.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) today entered a statement into the Congressional Record honoring the late Lakewood City Councilman and 9-term Mayor Larry Van Nostran for his 40+ years of public service to the people of Lakewood, California.
Cerritos, CA – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement after the California Transportation Commission (CTC) reached a deal to fully fund the Interstate 5 Carpool Lane Project. Yesterday, CTC commissioners met in Sacramento to consider whether to eliminate approximately $72 million in funding for the 5 Freeway widening project which extends from the Orange County Line to the 605 Freeway in Los Angeles County.
Congresswoman secured $500K for construction of state-of-the-art facility
Whittier, CA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) got an up close look at Whittier's brand new Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a construction project that was made possible by federal funding Congresswoman Sánchez secured. Congresswoman Sánchez was on site at the Whittier Police Department to the see the EOC in action during the city's annual disaster preparedness training.
Cerritos, CA – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) is urging the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to reject eliminating $72 million in funding from the Interstate 5 Carpool Lane Project. In a meeting set for tomorrow in Sacramento, the CTC will consider slashing Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA) funding from the project which extends from the Orange County Line to the I-605 in Los Angeles County.
Washington, DC –After recent news reports that Head Start schools in Lynwood and Paramount have failed to open their doors a month into the school year, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today called on the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Head Start to provide answers as to why these schools that provide vital early childhood development and education remain closed.