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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) announced that she was reappointed to serve on the Judiciary Committee, and will sit on the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet, in the 112th Congress. She has also been appointed by Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) to serve as a Senior Whip.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) reintroduced the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Reimbursement Protection Act, which she previously introduced in the 110^th and 111^th Congresses. The Act helps states and localities obtain reimbursement for some of the costs of incarcerating individuals who are here illegally and are either changed with or convicted of a felony or two or more misdemeanors.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) spoke with Dennis Muilenburg, CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, about how to reverse the proposed 900 Boeing lay-offs in Long Beach. The Boeing C-17 manufacturing facility in Long Beach is an important component of the regional economy and currently employs 3,700 Southern California residents.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the President's Export Council announced Rep. Linda Sánchez as a member of the Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Services and Agriculture. The Council serves as an advisory committee to President Obama and the individual subcommittees provide insight to specific issue areas.

Legislation will help U.S. Customs Investigate Foreign Producers Evading U.S. Trade Rules

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez, along with Reps. Walter Jones (R-NC) and Mark Critz (D-PA), introduced the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion (ENFORCE) Act. The bipartisan legislation is intended to eliminate schemes by foreign producers to evade payment of antidumping and countervailing duties.

Offers to assist President Obama with new trade and investment rules.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez (a Member of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee), along with several other Ways and Means members and Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman, sent a letter to President Obama offering assistance in developing the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement (TPP). The TPP presents the President's first opportunity to put his own stamp on a free trade agreement, rather than simply advance agreements negotiated by the prior Administration.

Rep. Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding the National Alzheimer's Project Act:

"I rise today to support S. 3036, the National Alzheimer's Project Act. This bill would provide critical federal support and coordination to overcome the growing Alzheimer's crisis.

Rep. Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding the vote to repeal the Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy:

"I rise in strong support of repealing the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

"We have lived with the damaging effects of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" for 17 years. It harms our military readiness and reduces the recruiting pool for our military. This is why Secretary of Defense Gates, Admiral Mike Mullen, and a majority of service members support its repeal.

"This policy is both counterproductive and morally wrong.