113th Congress
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez(CA-38) announced the introduction of the Social Security Equality Act of 2013(H.R. 3050) which would put an end to a Social Security Administration policythat denies benefits to same-sex couples.
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez(CA-38) announced the introduction of the Social Security Equality Act of 2013(H.R. 3050) which would put an end to a Social Security Administration policythat denies benefits to same-sex couples.
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By Eric Bradley - 08/04/2013
Washington, DC – Today,Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to honor the life of Lillian Kawasaki, Board Director of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California. For more than three decades, Kawasaki served the Los Angeles community, directing major initiatives to protect the environment and improve air and water quality.
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By Sally Jenkins and Rick Maese - 07/21/2013
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) questioned U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman during a hearing of the House Committee on Ways and Means titled "President Obama's Trade Policy Agenda." Below are her remarks and question to Ambassador Froman.
REP. LINDA SANCHEZ: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Tom Perez as Secretary of Labor.
“Today is a great day for hardworking Americans. Tom Perez has a proven record of fighting for working families and his tenacious work ethic will be a tremendous benefit to the Department of Labor and to working people throughout the nation. He will make an outstanding Secretary of Labor, and I look forward to working with him as we tackle long-term unemployment and immigration reform.”
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By Ned Resnikoff - 7/16/2013
201 House Democrats sign letter urging end to NLRB obstruction
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) congratulated the Senate for passing S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. This legislation would provide the first comprehensive reform of America's immigration system in 27 years.