Press Releases
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez is pleased to announce her annual Congressional Arts Competition, also known as "An Artistic Discovery," for high school students.
Washington, DC – On Monday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 117) honoring the life of Baseball Hall-of-Famer and Dodgers great, Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider. Snider passed away on Sunday February 27, 2011 at the age of 84. The Congresswoman released this statement following the introduction of the resolution:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) joined Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) at a press conference to address the potentially devastating consequences the Republican Spending Bill will have on the country's ability to out-innovate and out-build our global competitors.
Congresswoman introduces bill for more high school counselors
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez introduced the "Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act" (H.R. 667). This legislation would provide vital funding for high schools with high drop-out rates to hire additional counselors.
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez met with Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to discuss VA department needs and address crucial issues facing the nation's veterans.
"Secretary Shinseki and I had a very constructive discussion about how to best continue our commitment to the brave men and women who have defended our country and our freedoms," said Congresswoman Sánchez. "We owe it to our veterans to make sure they have the tools to succeed economically when they return from service."
Washington, DC – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez continued her monthly veterans' outreach program and named Operation Desert Storm veteran Brian Moralez as the 39th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month" for January 2011. Mr. Moralez was chosen by Congresswoman Sánchez's Veterans Advisory Council.
Washington, DC – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez continued her monthly veterans' outreach program and named retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Arthur (Art) Steinbroner as the 39th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month" for December 2010. Mr. Steinbroner was chosen by Congresswoman Sánchez' Veterans Advisory Council.
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. Madeline Bordallo (D-GU), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), David Loebsack (D-IA), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Betty Sutton (D-OH), and Ed Towns (D-NY).
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.