Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) –Today, Reps. Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) and Tim Ryan (D-OH) along with 57 other House Democrats formally sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker-elect John Boehner requesting an update on which Republican members and members-elect who have called for a repeal of the Affordable Care Act will decline their own taxpayer-subsidized health care.
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.
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.
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.
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding Judge Phillips' decision on Don't Ask Don't Tell:
Washington, DC – Ways and Means Member Rep. Linda Sánchez gave a passionate speech on the House floor today in support of legislation that would allow the U.S. to impose duties on certain Chinese goods if China continues to undervalue its currency.
The legislation, H.R. 2378, the "Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act," is the first of its kind to pass the House of Representatives and signals a mounting concern among U.S. lawmakers about China's violation of its international obligations.
Legislation will help hold China accountable, spur U.S. job growth
Washington, DC – Ways and Means Member Rep. Linda Sánchez voted with her colleagues to approve legislation to address China's fundamental undervaluation of its currency. H.R. 2378, a bill that would enable the Department of Commerce to impose duties to hold China accountable and enforce the rules of international trade, was passed by the Ways and Means Committee today and next week heads to the full House of Representatives for final approval.