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Washington, DC- Representative Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and a member of the Ways and Means Committee, this morning issued the following statement on President Obama’s executive actions to reduce gun violence:
By most accounts, Roberta Jacobson’s confirmation as U.S. ambassador to Mexico should have been a shoo-in.
Fluent in Spanish, expert in Latin American politics and skilled in cross-border trade negotiations, the career diplomat was nominated by President Obama to take over the crucial foreign service post six months ago.
Washington, DC- U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) and U.S. Congressman Robert Dold (IL-10) today introduced a bipartisan bill to create jobs and promote energy efficiency. The Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2015 would significantly reduce U.S. energy consumption by improving energy efficiency. Estimates show that this legislation would create 25,000 jobs annually, save $35 billion in energy costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 170 million metric tons.
Washington, DC- Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today was named by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to the House-Senate conference committee for the customs and trade enforcement legislation.
Washington, DC- Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-Whittier) issued the following statement on the reopening of the Pico Rivera Walmart:
“The reopening of the Walmart Supercenter in Pico Rivera is an important development for the city of Pico Rivera and the greater 38th Congressional District. Walmart is a significant contributor to our local economy.
“While I can appreciate the many business considerations of reopening the Supercenter, the livelihoods of 530 of my constituents whose lives were upended in April remains my primary concern.
Washington, DC- Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-Whittier) tonight issued the following statement on the death of Nohemi Gonzalez, an alumni of Whittier High School, in the terror attacks in Paris, France:
“I am deeply saddened to hear that Nohemi Gonzalez was a victim in last evening’s terrorist attacks in Paris. From the bottom of my heart: I extend my condolences to her family and friends. May the outpouring of love from our community help strengthen and comfort the Gonzalez family during this heartbreaking time.
Washington, D.C.— On Tuesday, Representatives Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced legislation to address a steep decline in charitable vehicle donations that is negatively impacting non-profits across the country.
Black, Hispanic and Asian American lawmakers said Tuesday that their constituents are particularly vulnerable to losing their right to vote if Congress doesn't pass legislation to restore a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act that was tossed out two years ago by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Washington, DC- Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), a member of the House Select Committee on Benghazi, today issued the following statement after the hearing with Secretary Clinton:
“It is unfortunate that after 10 hours of clear and definitive testimony from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, this committee has not uncovered anything that has changed the essential facts that we already know. The families of Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods deserved better. The American people deserved better.
American Banker recently published a column defending payday loans. The author, Ronald Mann, takes issue with those who say borrowers are "forced" to take out another loan, arguing that this word is too strong. "Forced" is not too strong a word.