Press Releases
Calls threats to close the border unrealistic
Washington DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez today posted information about the swine flu epidemic on her website and urged her constituents to get factual and updated information before becoming alarmed.
"With the news of a public health emergency on swine flu, it is important for people to get updated and factual information," said Rep. Linda Sánchez. "This is a cause for concern that requires everyone to take awareness, but not a cause for panic."
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, who represents the 39th District of California, hosted “Walk to Work with Linda” today to commemorate the 39th Earth Day.” Friends and congressional staffers joined Rep. Sánchez on her walk to Capitol Hill and discussed environmental issues and impact. The first Earth Day, which was celebrated in 1970, brought together millions of people from around the country to demand a safer, cleaner and healthier world.
“It is a sight for sore eyes to see the President present an honest budget, putting an end to years of masking the costs of things we have to pay for, like the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Rep. Linda Sánchez.
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."