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November 4, 2009

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez worked to accelerate critical reforms that will protect consumers from the abusive practices of the credit card industry. The House of Representatives passed a bill today to move up the effective date for credit card reforms to Dec. 1, 2009, from Feb. 22, 2010.

October 29, 2009

Legislation Covers 96 percent of Americans, Reduces the Deficit

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over healthcare, joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a press conference today to unveil a new health reform bill.

Issues:Health Care
October 28, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today applauded the enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which will extend protections to victims of violent crimes committed on the basis of a person's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and/or disability.
October 27, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced a bi-partisan resolution calling for the observance of a National Labor History Month, encouraging reflection on the labor movement’s heritage and its many contributions to America’s history.
October 21, 2009
Collective Bargaining Agreement will Level Out the Field

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) applauded the agreement today between the National Football League (NFL) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) to level the playing field for retired and disabled football players and current players.
October 14, 2009

Sánchez Works to Make Similar Federal Law

September 30, 2009
Washington D.C. - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) testified today before a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on her bill, H.R.
September 24, 2009

Notes that Hispanics are Disproportionately Lack Insurance

September 21, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez introduced a resolution today to recognize the Water Replenishment District (WRD) of Southern California on its 50th anniversary and the crucial role it plays in the daily lives of Southern California residents.
September 15, 2009

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) testified during a hearing held by the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law (CAL Subcommittee) on her legislation that will protect the elderly and their families from being forced to accept mandatory arbitration clauses when they enter into contracts for nursing homes care.