Press Releases
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.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Linda Sáncheztoday released the following statement to commemorate the Hispanic Heritage Month which runs from September 15th to October 15th.
"This month we celebrate and recognize the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the history and culture of this country. Through their service in our armed forces, as elected officials, and as entrepreneurs creating and operating small businesses, Latinos continue to help this country thrive.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding the U.S. Census Bureau's annual report of income, poverty, and health care statistics. The Census Bureau is reporting 46.2 million Americans currently live in poverty, and real median income is now below $50,000 a year for the first time since 1996.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez today released the following statement regarding the American Jobs Act, which President Obama delivered to Congress on Monday. The White House released a state-by-state analysis this week.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) joined with Congressman Mike Michaud (ME-02), Chairman of the House Trade Working Group, on Wednesday to praise the recent trade enforcement action undertaken by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding Guatemala's failure to enforce its labor laws. The USTR is requesting the establishment of an arbitral panel under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). This is the first labor case the United States has ever brought under a trade agreement.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez today released the following statement highlighting the importance of Medicare on the 46th anniversary of the groundbreaking legislation being signed into law.