116th Congress
WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today issued the following statement on the Southern District of New York's decision in State of New York, et al., vs. Donald J. Trump to block the Trump Administration's efforts to exclude undocumented immigrants from the Census's apportionment count.
"Today's decision by the Southern District of New York is a win for a lawful 2020 Census and a loss for Trump's hurtful partisan politics.
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.