Press Releases
Sánchez has fought for legislation to increase the number of school counselors, school social workers and school psychologists in low-income schools
Washington, DC - Members of the National Association of School Psychologists today presented Rep. Linda Sánchez with the "Government and Professional Relations Special Friend of Children Award" for her leadership on legislation positively affecting the lives of children, including the Increased Student Achievement through Increased Student Support Act.
“Today we stop to remember César Chávez, a pioneer of the labor movement in the immigrant community. His work organizing immigrant and minority farm workers to fight courageously for their right to fair pay, fair benefits and fair working conditions, has taught us responsibility and respectability.
Funding to Support Jobs, Cut Energy Bills, and Increase Energy Independence
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez today commended the Obama Administration's plan to invest $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. cities, including over $350,000,000 in southern California.
"These investments represent part of the reason I worked hard to help pass the Recovery and Reinvestment Act," said Rep. Linda Sánchez. "These are genuine solutions that will strengthen our economy and create jobs at the local level."
Sánchez Resolution declares March 30, 2009 "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day"
Washington, DC - A resolution introduced by Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) passed the U.S. House of Representatives today that will provide long overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans for their dedicated service to our country. H.Res. 234 designates March 30, 2009, as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."
Career Event for Youth Provides Job Opportunities and "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" Honors Local Veterans
Whittier - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) welcomes constituents to attend two free events the weekend of March 28-29, 2009 in Whittier, CA. On Saturday, March 28, she will host a public forum on job opportunities for youth, "Hands-On Careers for Creative Minds," to help connect constituents with new employment opportunities.
Sánchez issued the following statement:
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.
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.