Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez voted against Speaker Boehner's debt ceiling plan (S. 627). Congresswoman Sánchez released the following statement regarding the Speaker's bill which does not adequately address the default crisis and would lead to drastic cuts in Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid.
"Speaker Boehner's bill is misguided and puts America at risk. The Speaker is asking for extraordinarily deep cuts to programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid—cuts that are unacceptable.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives regarding the Colombia Free Trade Agreement and the negative impact it could have on working families. Congresswoman Sánchez' remarks are below:
"Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise this morning to address the House and the American people regarding the Colombia Free Trade Agreement and the negative impacts it will have on working families in the U.S., as well as Colombia.
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez this week hosted a Long Beach Job Corps student to provide career guidance as part of "Mentor a Job Corps Student Day." Bonswi Sims, a student from La Mirada, spent a day in the Congresswoman's District Office to experience how a Congressional office operates.
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez released the following statement to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the implementation of Medicare.
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) issued this statement regarding today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the DREAM Act.
"I applaud the Senate for holding its first hearing on the DREAM Act and looking at this crucial piece of the overall immigration reform puzzle," said Congresswoman Sánchez. "I would encourage the House Republican leadership to also address this important issue. We can't continue to ignore our broken immigration system.
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) voted yesterday to support H.R. 1249, the "America Invents Act." This bipartisan legislation paves the way to modernize the United Sates patent system and help spark innovation.
Washington, DC – In continuing her leadership role standing up for working families, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) is announcing legislation that would ensure home care workers get the wage protections they deserve. Congresswoman Sánchez yesterday introduced the Direct Care Job Quality Improvement Act (H.R. 2341) which protects home care workers and improves direct care services for seniors and people with disabilities.
Congresswoman introduces bill to rename La Mirada Post Office
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez introduced legislation (H.R. 2158) yesterday to honor the accomplishments of long-time civic leader and public servant, the Honorable Wayne Grisham by designating the U.S. Post Office located at 14901 Adelfa Drive, La Mirada, CA, as the "Wayne Grisham Post Office."
Local Vietnam Veteran Calls on President to Designate National Day of Recognition
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today joined U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to lead Senate and House colleagues of both parties in sending a letter to President Obama requesting that he designate March 29as "National Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day." This proclamation would honor Vietnam veterans each year on the date the last American combat forces withdrew from Vietnam, according to the terms of the Treaty of Paris.
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) continued her commitment to listening to and addressing the concerns of her constituents by holding a telephone town hall meeting with more than 5,400 constituents.