Press Releases
Washington, DC In honor of Memorial Day, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) donated 25,000 of her unused frequent flyer miles to turn them into "Hero Miles," for the Operation Hero Miles program that provides free plane tickets for the family members of wounded troops.
"Sometimes the love and familiar face of a family member is the best medicine to help a servicemember recover from an injury," said Rep. Linda Sánchez. "It is with deep respect that I offer this small gesture to support our men and women in uniform and make it just a little bit easier for them to see their families."
Introduce the Gender Equity in Health Premiums Act
Washington, DC - Reps. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), along with Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL), introduced bi-partisan legislation today that would prohibit health insurance companies from engaging in "gender rating," a practice which charges women more for health insurance premiums than men. The Gender Equity in Health Premiums Act would amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit gender rating in both the group and individual markets.
Washington, DC - Members of the Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus, along with several of their colleagues, sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, urging her to ensure fair labor protections for home care workers, who are denied minimum wage and home care protection under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) today encouraged residents, especially those in Los Angeles, to get ready for the national switch to digital television on June 12 so they can continue to receive important local television news, TV programs, and emergency information. Los Angeles ranks among the least prepared cities in the nation for the digital transition, according to the Department of Commerce.
Cyberbully Mom Will Face Punishment Monday
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), issued the following statement today in anticipation of Lori Drew's sentencing scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2009 in federal court in Los Angeles.
“I couldn’t be happier,” said Rep. Linda Sánchez.
“Linda and I have been blessed with a beautiful baby boy,” said Jim Sullivan. “Mother and baby are both healthy and happy. Joaquin’s arrival is a long awaited welcome in our lives and we are richer because of it.”