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Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today applauded the House Judiciary Committee for voting to approve legislation she introduced that would help law enforcement crack down on counterfeit medications. The "Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011" (H.R. 3668), which Congresswoman Sánchez introduced with Congressman Pat Meehan (R-PA), would increase penalties for trafficking counterfeit drugs.
Cerritos, CA — Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39)announced that five students from the 39th Congressional Districthave received appointments to U.S. service academies for the class of2016. This year's class of U.S. service academy appointments is among thelargest in District history. The following students receivedappointments:
Air Force Academy
·AarynBouzos, La Mirada High School (currently attending the U.S. Air Force AcademyPrep School)
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez releasedthe following statement today after opposing H.R. 3541, the PrenatalNondiscrimation Act, which jeopardizes a woman's right to safe and legal healthcare services.
May 24, 2012
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed legislation that increases the penalties for those who traffic counterfeit drugs. S. 3187, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, includes language similar to that of H.R. 3668, the Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011, which was introduced by Congresswoman Sánchez in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Lakewood, CA – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) brought together representatives from leading charitable endowments and almost 100 nonprofit organizations from throughout Southern California to advance youth development programs. The "Meet the Grantmakers" networking breakfast was set up to help local nonprofits, specializing in youth development and wellness, develop winning strategies to secure grant funding.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today after the launch of California company SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket into space from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today regarding H.R. 4970, a Republican bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which would roll back critical protections for America's women.
"This Republican bill dangerously leaves victims of domestic violence worse off than they are under current law. We should do everything we can to protect victims of domestic violence, and this bill does the opposite.
Washington, D.C. – CongresswomanLinda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today after the Obamaadministration announced the introduction of the first national strategy to endAlzheimer's disease. The National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease hasset a goal of developing effective prevention and treatment for Alzheimer'sdisease and other related dementias by the year 2025.
OIG Report Cites Mismanagement and Lengthy Delays for Veterans
CongresswomanApplauds President for Supporting Same-Sex Marriage
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39)released the following statement after President Obama announced his supportfor same-sex marriage in an interview with ABC News.