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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) and Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, led 43 of their colleagues in sending a letter to the Commerce Department and the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concern about the undercount of Latino, Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native populations in the 2020 Census.

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38) today released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced plans to end the Title 42 policy:

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited schools and colleges in the 38^th Congressional District. During their tour, Congresswoman Sánchez and Secretary Cardona spoke with students and educators about ongoing efforts to recover from the pandemic and connect students to high-quality workforce opportunities.

Congresswoman Sánchez and Secretary Cardona visited Río Hondo College in Whittier, CA and El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera, CA.

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced a bipartisan resolution today designating the last Saturday of March as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day." This resolution provides long overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans for their dedicated service to our country. The last Saturday of March, which this year falls on March 26, is intended to recognize the day when the last U.S. combat troops completed their service and left Vietnam.

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) voted for the bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Agreement, which the Senate passed Thursday night. The Omnibus Appropriations Agreement provides $1.5 trillion in discretionary resources and supplemental funding that will help working families with the cost of living and create American jobs.

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers (BCTGM) International Union Local 37 workers on strike at the Jon Donaire Desserts plant in Santa Fe Springs, California voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with Rich Products Corporation. Since the strike began in November 2021, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) has been fighting on behalf of the workers at the Jon Donaire Desserts plant, many of whom are Latina women, for fair wages, high-quality health insurance, and better working conditions.

WASHINGTON – On Saturday, U.S. Representative Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) joined AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, LA FED President Ron Herrera, and other local leaders to stand in solidarity with Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers (BCTGM) International Union Local 37 at the Jon Donaire Desserts plant in Santa Fe Springs, California.

Since November 3, 2021, more than 100 BCTGM International Union Local 37 workers at Jon Donaire, have been on strike demanding fair working conditions, livable wages, and high-quality health care benefits.

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today introduced an annual resolution to designate the week of February 7 through 11 as "National School Counseling Week," something she has done since 2008.

"I am proud to recognize the tireless work of school counselors each year during National School Counseling Week," said Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez. "School counselors not only provide guidance when it comes to college and career choices, but also critical support for students as they navigate the challenges of growing up.