Media

Sánchez delivers $11 million check to Lakewood as part of American Rescue Plan funding

July 7, 2021

On Tuesday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) delivered a check in the amount of $11,309,045 to the City of Lakewood, highlighting the funding the City received through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established by the American Rescue Plan.

Issues:Education and Student LoansHealth CareSmall BusinessTax PolicyWorking Families

Sánchez delivers $28 million check to Norwalk as part of American Rescue Plan funding

July 7, 2021

Press Release

On Tuesday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) delivered a check in the amount of $28,046,746 to the City of Norwalk, highlighting the funding the City received through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established by the American Rescue Plan.

Sánchez, Ferguson re-introduce bipartisan bill to allow tax deductions for expenses related to funeral and cemetery trusts

July 1, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) and Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA) re-introduced legislation that would restore appropriate tax deductions for advisory expenses related to funeral and cemetery trusts. This bill would restore deductions that were suspended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.

Issues:Tax Policy

Sánchez, Katko, and Takano Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Anti-Bullying Legislation

July 1, 2021

Press Release

Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), Rep. John Katko (R-NY), and Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) today along with the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and the Human Rights Campaign, introduced the Safe Schools Improvement Act. This legislation would require school districts to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion. Companion legislation is expected to be filed in the U.S. Senate by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA).

Issues:Civil Rights and EqualityEducation and Student Loans

Sánchez re-introduces bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Escuadrón 201

June 26, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) re-introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Mexican Expeditionary Air Force's Escuadrón 201.

On 9th anniversary of DACA, Sánchez reiterates support for permanent protections for immigrant youth and 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

June 15, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON – On the 9^th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) reiterated her call for permanent solutions for 11 million immigrants living in the United States. Sánchez highlighted a local constituent and DACA recipient, Aidee, who the Congresswoman helped with her DACA permit renewal, as an example for the need for permanent solutions.

Issues:ImmigrationWorking Families

Sánchez designates $480,000 for Los Nietos Sunshine Shuttle Electric Bus Replacement

June 15, 2021

Press Release

Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) designated $480,000 for the Los Nietos Sunshine Shuttle Electric Bus Service Replacement project in the INVEST in America Act, a $547 billion measure reported out by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that will cover funding for highways, transit, and rail across the country. Sunshine Shuttle is a 3-route community shuttle system and connects regional and municipal transit services including LA Metro, Montebello Transit, and Norwalk Transit. The funding for this project was requested directly by Sánchez for a project vital to her constituents.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTransportation

Sánchez designates $18 million for Del Amo Boulevard Bridge Replacement and Enhancements

June 10, 2021

Press Release

“I am proud to designate funding for a project that is critical to alleviating traffic and increasing driver and pedestrian safety in our neighborhood,” said Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez. “Currently, the four-lane roadways approaching from each end of the Del Amo Bridge are forced to merge into two lanes. This creates a traffic choke point and puts drivers, bikers, pedestrians, and other commuters using the bridge in danger. I look forward to seeing this funding put to use and will work to ensure the impact construction has on our local residents and Coyote Creek is minimized.”

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTransportation

Sánchez Introduces Bill to Protect Service Members’ Credit

May 20, 2021

Press Release

“America's service members devote years of their lives to protecting and defending this country. But when they are overseas, life doesn’t stop at home. Sometimes a bill gets lost in the mail, a credit card on file expires, or an unauthorized credit card is issued. This legislation ensures our service members’ credit reports more accurately reflect that full picture, so life isn’t held up when they return to their families,”

Issues:Tax PolicyVeterans

Sánchez, LaHood, Matsui, Upton Introduce Bill to Improve Assessment, Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

May 19, 2021

Press Release

U.S. Representatives Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Darin LaHood (R-IL), members of the Ways and Means Committee, along with Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Fred Upton (R-MI), have re-introduced the Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act to encourage early assessment and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. With as many as 12.7 million Americans ages 65 and older expected to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s by 2050, the legislation seeks to aide caregivers and accelerate progress to disease modifying treatments.

Issues:Health CareSeniors

Media

Latest News