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January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) today issued the following statement in support of the announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas:

“The ceasefire agreement announced today by President Biden marks a critical step toward ending the devastating cycle of violence and suffering that has persisted over the past 15 months. It brings me hope for the safe return of hostages and the delivery of overdue humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) today issued the following statement in strong opposition to any attempts to attach political conditions to disaster relief for the victims of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County:

“It is truly unconscionable that Republicans are considering adding political conditions to relief for Californians hurt by these wildfires.

January 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez was sworn in today as the representative for California's 38th congressional district in the 119th Congress. This marks her twelfth term serving the people of Southern California.

December 29, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter:

“The passing of President Carter is a tremendous loss for our country. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

December 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) yesterday reintroduced the Escuadrón 201 Congressional Gold Medal Act to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force's Escuadrón 201.

November 12, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) is pleased to announce Marti Thomas has joined her staff as her Legislative Director and Senior Advisor.
With an extensive background in both the public and private sectors, Thomas brings a wealth of experience to the position. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Federal Relations for Taxation, Trade and International Affairs at the American Council of Life Insurers.

October 2, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) released the following statement on Iran launching nearly 200 ballistic missiles in an attack on Israel:

“I strongly condemn Iran's recent attacks on Israel. These attacks only undermine regional stability, threaten the security of our ally Israel and put innocent lives at risk.

September 26, 2024


WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez called on the Appropriations Committee to safeguard the Inflation Reduction Act’s investment in the Internal Revenue Service in any future appropriations bills. The IRA investment has ushered in a new era of service for taxpayers while also ramping up accountability efforts against the wealthiest tax cheats.

Issues:Tax Policy
September 24, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez and Congressmen Jimmy Gomez, Brad Sherman, Salud Carbajal, Mark Takano, Mike Levin and Ted Lieu (all D-CA) introduced the

September 10, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, the Ways and Means Committee selected Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) to serve as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight for the remainder of the 118th Congress. She will replace Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), who passed away last month.

Issues:Tax Policy