Press Releases

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez today issued the following statement on the passing of former Assemblyman and Cerritos College Trustee Bob Epple, who lost a long battle with leukemia:

Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez released the following statement in response to the fact sheets the White House issued regarding the U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement and Action Plan.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement today to honor the life and work of civil rights leader and labor organizer César Chávez. Today is the 84^th anniversary of Chávez' birthday.

Washington, DC— Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Gwen Moore (WI-4), Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), and Linda Sánchez (CA-39) honored the memory of the 146 lives lost in the 1911 Triangle Factory Fire in New York City today, on the 100^th anniversary of the tragedy.

Washington, DC – Continuing her leadership on investigating the long-term effects of head injuries, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez today sent a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith asking him to hold full Committee hearings on legal issues stemming from head injuries in professional sports.

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez has introduced legislation (H. Res 184) giving long overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans by designating March 30, 2011 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day." March 30 is intended to commemorate the day when the last U.S. combat troops completed their service and left Vietnam.

Six Democratic members of the House, led by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today issued a detailed memo to the Obama Administration outlining several necessary conditions before the President submits the Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to the House for consideration.

Members of Congress highlight what the Obama Administration isn't saying about the deal