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Washington, DC—U.S. Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) issued this statement on the passing of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis (D-GA):
"We lost a giant, John Lewis. He was more than a colleague to me and so many others—he was a mentor and a moral guide. We thank him for standing up, raising hell, and paving the way for so many.
"We don't need to ask how we can honor his legacy. We already know. Rest in power, my friend."
Washington, DC—U.S. Representatives Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Harley Rouda (CA-48), and Katie Porter (CA-45) led a group of Orange County lawmakers in requesting a briefing from the Board of Education over its decision to reopen schools this fall. In a letter to the Board, the Members expressed safety concerns and sought additional clarification over its recommendations.
Washington, DC—U.S. Representatives Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), David B. McKinley, P.E (R-WV), and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) led a group of 128 lawmakers by introducing a resolution to designate July 10, 2020, as Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day.
The full text of the resolution is available here.
Washington, DC—Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's two rulings regarding the ability of a state criminal court and Congress to enforce subpoenas of the President's financial records.
Washington, DC—Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, along with Reps. Nydia Velázquez (NY-7), Ann McLane Kuster (NH-2), Derek Kilmer (WA-6), Mark Pocan (WI-2), Don Beyer (VA-8), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Lucy McBath (GA-6) today introduced legislation to help nonprofit organizations meet an increase in demand for their services due to the coronavirus pandemic while helping newly unemployed Americans get back to work.
Washington, DC—Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted to pass the Moving Forward Act. This legislation invests more than $1.5 trillion in modern, sustainable infrastructure while creating millions of good-paying jobs, combatting the climate crisis, and addressing disparities in communities across California and throughout the country.
Washington, DC—Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement on House passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act.
Washington, DC—Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus's Immigration Taskforce, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling that the Trump administration's decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program is unlawful.
Washington, DC—Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38) said today she was proud to vote for the Heroes Act, which provides support for families and essential workers, with funds for testing and tracing measures, key support for frontline workers, and strengthened assistance for the American people.