Press Releases
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today announced that Cerritos College andEl Camino College will receive a total of $2 million in funding through aDepartment of Labor grant. Thegrant—which Congresswoman Sánchez supported—was awarded to the CaliforniaManufacturers and Technology Association which will disburse funding to bothcommunity colleges for job training and worker certification programs. Cerritos College and El Camino Collegedirectly service California's 39th Congressional District.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding the pending release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has been held in captivity in the Gaza Strip for more than five years.
"It was with great joy that I heard that Staff Sergeant Shalit will be released after being held unjustly by Hamas for five years. His freedom will end a long nightmare for his family that began after he was captured during a cross-border raid.
Washington, DC – In continuing her work to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention,Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) entered a statement for the Congressional Record to recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Below is a copy of the statement:
Statement for the Congressional Record
Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez
October 6, 2011
Washington, DC – In continuing to fight to improve the economy, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) is proud to support the "Make It in America" plan by appearing in a new documentary. The "Make It In America" documentary was unveiled this week and highlights the House Democrats' plan, which supports American manufacturing and creates jobs.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the followingstatement honoring LGBT History Month.
"October provides us withthe opportunity to commemorate the pioneers and champions of the LGBT civilrights movement and celebrate their contributions to America's history andculture.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement today in recognition of National Alzheimer's Action Day. The Alzheimer's Association designates September 21st as "National Alzheimer's Action Day" to help raise awareness for Alzheimer's research and care.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement regarding "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," which barred gays and lesbians from openly serving in the U.S. military. The discriminatory policy ends today after it was implemented seventeen years ago.
"‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell' was both counterproductive to our nation's security, as well as morally wrong. Today, we take the first step in healing the wounds caused by seventeen years of a damaging, discriminatory policy.
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) today applauded President Obama for signing into law the "America Invents Act." This bipartisan legislation paves the way to modernize the United Sates patent system and spark new innovation.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement concerning the House passage of H.R.2587, which will weaken the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), make it easier for corporations to send American jobs overseas, and undermine collective bargaining rights.
"This bill really is the ‘Job Outsourcers' bill of rights,' and it will stop job creation in its tracks. By limiting the action the National Labor Relations Board can take, this bill will ship jobs overseas and crush workers' rights.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding the Legal Workforce Act, which the House Judiciary Committee began considering today. The Legal Workforce Act would require employers to use an electronic employment eligibility verification system (E-Verify) to establish the immigration status of employees. Bloomberg Government estimates that mandatory E-Verify will cost all employers $2.7 billion every year, and puts the bill for small businesses at $2.6 billion each year.