Press Releases

Washington, DC –Continuing to shine a light on the long term effects of head injuries, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) yesterday sent a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith requesting full Committee hearings on the physical impacts, cost of care, and legal issues related to head injuries in professional and amateur sports. Congresswoman Sánchez made her request after revelations that the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) engaged in a “bounty system” that rewarded players for purposely injuring opposing players.

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) is proud to announce that she has been re-appointed to President Obama’s Export Council. As the principal advisory committee on international trade, the Council promotes export expansion and advises President Obama on government policies and programs that affect U.S. trade performance.

Washington, DC—In honor of the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act becoming law, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement:

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 227,000 jobs in February, marking 24 consecutive months of private sector job growth.


“I am encouraged by the economy’s continued signs of improvement. February was a month of robust job growth, and unemployment at its lowest rate in three years. While this is positive news, I know that millions of Americans continue to struggle to make ends meet.

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ):

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) is pleased to announce her annual Congressional Arts Competition for high school students, also known as “An Artistic Discovery.”

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today released the following statement after Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee challenged whether all women should have access to contraception. House Republicans called today’s hearing in response to the Obama Administration’s decision to ensure all women have access to contraception by requiring health insurance companies to cover contraception in cases where religiously affiliated employers object.