Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) is announcing that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded the South Gate Police Department a $500,000 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program grant. This COPS grant—which Congresswoman Sánchez strongly supported—will allow the South Gate PD to hire new law enforcement officers and increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts.
Washington, DC – As a national leader in advancing anti-bullying legislation, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today released a video in support of the "It Gets Better Project." The "It Gets Better Project," is an online campaign that seeks to prevent bullying and teen suicide and provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement today after President Obama announced his administration will launch an enforcement action against China for illegally subsidizing exports in their auto and auto-parts sectors:
Cerritos, CA – In continuing to recognize veterans for their service, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) has named Marine veteran and Whittier resident Abraham Macedonio as the 39th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month" for August 2012.
Abraham Macedonio served in the United States Marines Corps from 1986 to 1990. He served as Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and was deployed overseas to Panama, Burma, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.
Congresswoman Hosts 10th Annual Event
Cerritos, CA – Today,more than 1,000 local seniors attended Congresswoman Linda Sánchez' 10th Annual Senior Fair at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts to get free health screenings, receive information and legal advice, and consult with representatives from federal agencies. Today's turnout is the highest number of seniors to ever participate in Congresswoman Sánchez Annual Senior Fair.
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39)today applauded the House of Representatives for passing the "HonoringAmerica's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012" (H.R.1627) which includes provisions from a bill she championed that would make homemortgages more affordable for veterans. The legislation now goes toPresident Obama for his signature.
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39)continued her commitment to listening and addressing the concerns of herconstituents by holding a telephone town hall meeting this evening with morethan 8,800 constituents.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39)today applauded President Obama for signing "The Food and Drug AdministrationSafety and Innovation Act" into law. Included in this criticallegislation are all of the provisions from the "Counterfeit Drug PenaltyEnhancement Act of 2011" introduced by Congresswoman Sánchez and CongressmanPat Meehan (R-PA), which will crack down on counterfeit drug trafficking.
Washington, DC –After recent news reports that theCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation has discovered a $54 millionbudget surplus, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today called on theDepartment to fully reimburse the City of Whittier the money the City paid tokeep the Pio Pico State Historic Park (PPSHP) open.