Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) today released the following statement regarding the decision by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to participate in the "Keep Your Home California," the state-run program which helps homeowners at-risk of foreclosure. Currently, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac own roughly 62% of outstanding mortgages in California.
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee voted to pass a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act which would eliminate critical protections for women. Congresswoman Sánchez, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, voted against the Republican bill.
Local High School Art to be Displayed in U.S. Capitol
Washington,DC—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statementtoday in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today applauded the House Veterans Committee for voting to approve legislation she championed that would make home mortgages more affordable for veterans. Having been approved by the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the legislation now advances to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
CongresswomanIntroduces Bill to End Social Security Discrimination
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez(CA-39) announced the introduction of the Social Security Equality Act of 2012(H.R. 4609) which would end a Social Security Administration discriminatorypolicy that denies benefits to same-sex couples.
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39)released the following statement today in recognition of Armenian RemembranceDay:
"Today, wesolemnly mark the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by remembering the1.5 million Armenians who were murdered in the waning years of the OttomanEmpire. I hope that acknowledging this atrocity will help heal the paincaused by the horrendous events in 1915.
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez(CA-39) released the following statement after President Obama endorsed theSafe Schools Improvement Act, which Congresswoman Sánchez introduced to provideschools with the resources they need to prevent school bullying and reducerising drop-out rates.
Cerritos, CA – In continuing her veterans' outreachprogram, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today named World War II veteranand Cerritos resident Floyd Freeman as the 39th CongressionalDistrict's "Veteran of the Month" for April 2012.
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez(CA-39) today praised the California Assembly for passing legislation whichwould give schools more tools to crack down on online bullying bystudents. Earlier this week, the Assembly passed AB1732 which wouldprovide schools with more authority to punish students who bully theirclassmates using social networking sites.