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Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Applauds Reinstatement of the Davis-Bacon Act for Workers in Gulf Region
October 26, 2005
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, co-chair of the Labor and Working Families Caucus, issued the following statement today as the Bush Administration announced the Davis-Bacon Act will be reinstated for reconstruction projects along the Gulf Coast related to Hurricane Katrina. The act, which had been temporarily waived, ensures that workers hired for government projects are paid prevailing local wages, usually the union rate.
October 18, 2005
As Hearings Begin, Sánchez Seeks to Strengthen Sections 5 and 203
Washington, DC- In an effort to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act in its upcoming reauthorization, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez submitted these remarks into the record for the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution’s hearing today, “Examining the Impact and Effectiveness of the Voting Rights Act”.
Washington, DC- In an effort to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act in its upcoming reauthorization, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez submitted these remarks into the record for the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution’s hearing today, “Examining the Impact and Effectiveness of the Voting Rights Act”.
Issues:Civil Rights and Equality
October 11, 2005
Paramount- In an effort to improve traffic flow and safety, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez secured $320,000 in federal funding for repair and improvements to Bloomfield Avenue in Hawaiian Gardens. The funding came from the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA-LU) that was signed into law on August 10th. On Tuesday, Congresswoman Sánchez attended the Hawaiian Gardens City Council meeting to present a ceremonial check of the funds to the city.
October 8, 2005
Democratic Hispanic Radio Address
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez
Air Date: October 8, 2005
“Good morning. I am Congresswoman Linda Sánchez from California.
“This week, President Bush nominated Harriet Miers, one of his closest friends, to serve on the United States Supreme Court a lifetime appointment on the highest court in our country. The Supreme Court’s decisions have serious implications for our civil rights and our liberties."
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez
Air Date: October 8, 2005
“Good morning. I am Congresswoman Linda Sánchez from California.
“This week, President Bush nominated Harriet Miers, one of his closest friends, to serve on the United States Supreme Court a lifetime appointment on the highest court in our country. The Supreme Court’s decisions have serious implications for our civil rights and our liberties."
October 7, 2005
Sánchez speaks out in Small Business Committee Condemning Unethical Contracting and Poverty Wages that will Impede Revitalization of the Gulf Coast Region
October 4, 2005
LAKEWOOD-Supporting efforts to improve Southern California’s air quality, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez participated in the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (AQMD) “Ride n’ Drive” event today to promote everyday usage of alternative fuel technologies. Through this program, the AQMD is promoting the use of low and zero emission vehicles. Congresswoman Sánchez test drove the Mercedes Benz Hydrogen, the Toyota Prius Hybrid, and the Honda Hydrogen Fuel Cell cars.
September 28, 2005
Bullying, Cyberbullying and Gang Prevention Language Included in Dept. of Justice Reauthorization Act
Passed by House Today
Washington, D.C. - Working to help keep our communities safe, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) assisted passage today of the Department of Justice Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3402) which contains part of her bi-partisan “Bullying and Gang Prevention for School Safety and Crime Reduction Act of 2005” (H.R.283). The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 415 to 4.
Passed by House Today
Washington, D.C. - Working to help keep our communities safe, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) assisted passage today of the Department of Justice Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3402) which contains part of her bi-partisan “Bullying and Gang Prevention for School Safety and Crime Reduction Act of 2005” (H.R.283). The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 415 to 4.
September 10, 2005
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Working to make college an achievable goal for every student, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez has recently added a new section to her website dedicated to helping students through the process of locating, applying and paying for student loans.
August 30, 2005
LONG BEACH- In an effort to ensure the environmental integrity of road improvement projects in California, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez presented $480,000 to the city of Long Beach today. Sánchez secured the federal funds in the $286 million federal transportation bill, TEA-LU, which was signed into law on August 10th. The bill primarily funds transportation projects such as more freeway lanes and road improvement projects.
August 30, 2005
WHITTIER- In an effort to ensure the environmental viability of road improvement projects in California, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez presented $1.36 million to the city of Whittier which she secured in the $286 million federal transportation bill, TEA-LU which was signed into law on August 10th. The bill primarily funds transportation projects such as more freeway lanes and road improvement projects. However, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez was able to also secure funds for innovative environmental enhancements to local road improvement projects, one of which is in Whittier.