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WASHINGTON, DC- In an effort to strengthen the protections for victims of domestic violence, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) has co-sponsored the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA). Originally enacted in 1994, VAWA dramatically improved law enforcement’s response to violence against women and increased the services available to victims. In 2000, Congress reauthorized the law adding services for rural, older and immigrant women, as well as women with disabilities.

CALLS ON PRESIDENT TO WITHDRAWAL ADMINISTRATION’S DAMAGING NEW TITLE IX RULES

WASHINGTON, DC- In an effort to maintain equity and opportunity for women in athletics, Congresswoman Sánchez made this statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of Title IX:

WASHINGTON, DC - As the President continues his campaign to privatize Social Security, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez hosted an online town hall to answer constituent questions about this critical government program. Congresswoman Sánchez decided to convene an online town hall in an effort to engage more young people around the issue of Social Security and brought together over 75 students from area colleges (Cerritos College, Rio Honda Community College, Long Beach City College, Cal State University-Long Beach, and East Los Angeles Community College-South Gate Campus).

WASHINGTON, DC- Working to protect the safety and security of our children, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) today announced that she has secured funding for the South Gate School Resource Officer Program. Sánchez had the project included in the Science, State, Justice and Commerce (SSJC) Fiscal Year 2006 Appropriations bill which was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 418 to 7. The exact funding level for the program will be determined when the bill proceeds to a final negotiation session between the U.S. House and Senate.

WASHINGTON, DC- In an effort to make our railways and communities more secure, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez sent a letter (attached) to House conferees involved in final House-Senate negotiations of H.R. 3, the Transportation Equity Act-Legacy for Users (TEA-LU), asking negotiators to keep two key provisions that would improve the safety of our nation’s railway infrastructure. Congresswoman Sánchez is especially concerned about rail safety due to several major derailments and rail accidents in the Southern California area, most recently last October in North Whittier.

WASHINGTON, DC- Working to protect the safety and security of our children, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) today announced that she has secured funding for the South Gate School Resource Officer Program. Sánchez had the project included in the Science, State, Justice and Commerce Fiscal Year 2006 Appropriations bill which was approved by the Appropriations Committee today. The exact funding level for the program will be determined when the bill proceeds to a final negotiation session between the U.S. House and Senate.

SANTA MONICA, CA - Yesterday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-Lakewood) presented a $250,000 check to the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council to advance a critical study finding innovative and environmentally friendly techniques to more effectively capture stormwater that will minimize pollution on area beaches and maximize its potability.

WHITTIER, CA - In an effort to recognize and encourage the artistic abilities and creative talent of high school students in the 39th Congressional District, Congresswoman Linda T.