Press Releases

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Supports the American DREAM

December 9, 2010

Votes to give immigrants brought here as children a path to legal status

Rep. Linda Sánchez Statement on U.S. - South Korea Free Trade Agreement

December 3, 2010

Rep. Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding the deal reached today on the U.S. - South Korea Free Trade Agreement:

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Applauds Passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

December 2, 2010

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez proudly voted in favor of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

Over 60 House Democrats Demand Republicans Who Called for Health Care Repeal to ‘Walk the Walk’

November 23, 2010

Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) –Today, Reps. Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Donna F.

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Discusses Trade With President Obama

November 18, 2010

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Linda Sánchez, along with other members of the House Trade Working Group, visited the White House to discuss the U.S. - Korea Free Trade Agreement with President Obama. The free trade agreement was signed during the Bush Administration, but never sent to Congress for approval.

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Names Hawaiian Gardens Man “Veteran of the Month”

November 10, 2010

Press Release

Washington, DC – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez continued her monthly veterans' outreach program and named retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Robert Luckel of the City of Hawaiian Gardens as the 39th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month." Mr. Luckel was chosen by Congresswoman Sánchez' Veterans Advisory Council.

1,670 Seniors in California’s 39th Congressional District Have Already Received “Donut Hole” Checks As a Result of Health Reform

October 29, 2010

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Linda Sanchez announced that 1,670 seniors in California's 39th District have received the $250 ‘donut hole' checks, according to new data. The checks were provided by the health reform law, to begin to close the Medicare prescription drug coverage gap. In total, these seniors in her district have received a total of $417,500 to help pay their high drug costs.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Receives a 100% Civil Rights Rating from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

October 28, 2010

Press Release

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez received a 100% Civil Rights Rating from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights on its scorecard for the 111th Congress. The Leadership Conference is dedicated to promoting and protecting the civil and human rights of all people in the United States.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Receives 100% Rating from Human Rights Campaign

October 21, 2010

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez received a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign on its scorecard for the 111th Congress. The Human Rights Campaign is a civil rights organization seeking equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Names Whittier Man First “Veteran of the Month”

October 18, 2010

Press Release

Washington, DC–On Friday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez kicked off her new veterans' outreach program by naming retired U.S. Army Sergeant E-5 Raymond Ramirez of the City of Whittier as the 39th Congressional District's first "Veteran of the Month." Mr. Ramirez is the first recipient of the award and was chosen by the newly created Veterans Advisory Council.