Press Releases

Rep. Sánchez Votes to Boost Resources for Local Fire Fighters

November 18, 2009

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez voted to provide local firefighters more tools and resources to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe.

Rep. Linda Sánchez: Chevron's Lobbying Efforts Look Like Extortion

November 17, 2009

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Washington D.C. - Ways and Means member Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) testified today before the Trade Subcommittee hearing on trade preference systems. Rep. Sánchez, a long time advocate for a new trade model, took the opportunity to discuss what works about U.S. trade preferences policy as well as what does not.

Rep. Sánchez Thanked by Dexter Middle School

November 13, 2009

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Whittier, CA - Rep. Linda Sánchez helped kicked off a middle school football game yesterday by tossing the pre-game coin. Dexter Middle School’s afterschool program, Club Dexter, hosted Rep.

Sánchez: On Veterans Day, Let Us Honor the Bravery, Sacrifice of our Nation's Veterans

November 11, 2009

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Cerritos, CA - Rep. Linda Sánchez gave the following remarks at the City of Cerritos Veteran’s Day Celebration November 11, 2009:

“I am honored to be here as we commemorate the bravery, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans, particularly those right here in our community.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Speaks out on Cyberbullying

November 10, 2009

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i-SAFE project started with $190,000 federal funds secured by Sánchez

Rep. Sánchez Votes Yes for Health Care

November 7, 2009

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Legislation Covers 96 percent of Americans, Reduces the Deficit

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over healthcare, joined her colleagues tonight to vote for the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962).

Rep. Linda Sánchez gave the following statement:

Rep. Sánchez Works to Protect Consumers by Speeding Up Credit Card Reform

November 4, 2009

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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez worked to accelerate critical reforms that will protect consumers from the abusive practices of the credit card industry. The House of Representatives passed a bill today to move up the effective date for credit card reforms to Dec. 1, 2009, from Feb. 22, 2010.

Bill to Provide Quality, Affordable Health Care for All Americans Heading to House Floor

October 29, 2009

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Legislation Covers 96 percent of Americans, Reduces the Deficit

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over healthcare, joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a press conference today to unveil a new health reform bill.

Issues:Health Care

Rep. Linda Sánchez Applauds Enactment of Hate Crimes Prevention Act

October 28, 2009

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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today applauded the enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which will extend protections to victims of violent crimes committed on the basis of a person's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and/or disability.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Calls for Observance of Labor History Month

October 27, 2009

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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced a bi-partisan resolution calling for the observance of a National Labor History Month, encouraging reflection on the labor movement’s heritage and its many contributions to America’s history.