Press Releases
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.
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.