Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Linda T. Sánchez announced her selection as the next ranking member for the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, replacing Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). She released the following statement in response to her selection:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Linda T. Sánchez introduced a resolution that would declare February 7 – 11, 2009 "National School Counseling Week" in honor of the important role school counselors play in the lives of students all across the country. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) announced that she was reappointed to serve on the Judiciary Committee, and will sit on the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet, in the 112th Congress. She has also been appointed by Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) to serve as a Senior Whip.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) reintroduced the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Reimbursement Protection Act, which she previously introduced in the 110th and 111th Congresses.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) spoke with Dennis Muilenburg, CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, about how to reverse the proposed 900 Boeing lay-offs in Long Beach. The Boeing C-17 manufacturing facility in Long Beach is an important component of the regional economy and currently employs 3,700 Southern California residents.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the President's Export Council announced Rep. Linda Sánchez as a member of the Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Services and Agriculture. The Council serves as an advisory committee to President Obama and the individual subcommittees provide insight to specific issue areas.
Legislation will help U.S. Customs Investigate Foreign Producers Evading U.S. Trade Rules
Offers to assist President Obama with new trade and investment rules.
Rep. Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding the National Alzheimer's Project Act:
"I rise today to support S. 3036, the National Alzheimer's Project Act. This bill would provide critical federal support and coordination to overcome the growing Alzheimer's crisis.
Rep. Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding the vote to repeal the Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy:
"I rise in strong support of repealing the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.