Press Releases

Rep. Linda Sánchez Introduces Bill to Prevent Bullying and Gang Violence in Schools

March 18, 2009

Washington, DC - As part of her continuing efforts to provide students with safe schools, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), along with Vernon J. Ehlers (R-MI), introduced the “Bullying and Gang Reduction for Improved Education Act” in Congress today. The bill would allow schools to use existing federal funding specifically for bullying and gang prevention programs.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Introduces Bill for More School Counselors

March 5, 2009

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Bill would increase the number of school counselors, social workers and school psychologists in low-income schools

Washington, DC - Representative Linda Sánchez (CA-39) introduced education legislation in Congress today to increase the number of school counselors, school social workers and school psychologists in qualified schools in low-income communities.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Statement on Securement of Rove and Miers Testimony in U.S. Attorney Firings

March 4, 2009

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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) issued the following statement after an agreement was reached today between the former Bush Administration and House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr., in which Karl Rove and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers will testify on matters related to the dismissal and retention of U.S. Attorneys.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Introduces Legislation to Reimburse States, Counties for Detaining Criminal Aliens

March 4, 2009

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Legislation would reverse Bush Administration decision that limited states’ and localities’ options to seek reimbursement

Rep. Linda Sánchez Introduces Legislation to Honor Vietnam War Veterans

March 3, 2009

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Resolution declares March 30, 2009 “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”

Rep. Linda Sánchez Wins Federal Funds for Youth Activity Center in Florence-Firestone

February 27, 2009

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Rep. Linda Sánchez Introduces Legislation to Protect the Elderly from Arbitration in Nursing Home Contracts

February 27, 2009

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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced legislation that will protect the elderly and their families from being forced to accept mandatory arbitration clauses when they enter into contracts for nursing home care.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Wins Federal Funds for Los Angeles County Area

February 27, 2009

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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) announced that she has secured initial support for over $4 million in federal funding for projects across her Southern California district, including programs in the Los Angeles County area. These investments were included in the Omnibus appropriations bill passed by the House of Representatives this week.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Urges Support for Helping Families Save Their Homes Act

February 26, 2009

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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), a co-sponsor of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to urge her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support homeowners and neighborhoods by supporting this legislation.

Rep. Linda Sánchez Wins Federal Funds for Long Beach and Cerritos Area

February 25, 2009

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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) announced today that she has secured initial support for over $4 million in federal funding for projects across her Southern California district, including programs in the Long Beach and Cerritos area. These investments were included in the Omnibus appropriations bill passed by the House of Representatives today.