109th Congress

Bullying, Cyberbullying and Gang Prevention Language Included in Dept. of Justice Reauthorization Act Passed by House Today

Washington, D.C. - Working to help keep our communities safe, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) assisted passage today of the Department of Justice Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3402) which contains part of her bi-partisan “Bullying and Gang Prevention for School Safety and Crime Reduction Act of 2005” (H.R.283). This bill is expected to be signed into law by the president within the coming days.

Washington, DC- Today Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) issued the following statement after passage of H.R. 4437, the “Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005.” The measure passed by a vote of 239-182.

Washington, DC- In an effort to celebrate the diversity of our nation, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez introduced a resolution today in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing and protecting all symbols and traditions that Americans observe this time of year.

“I represent one of the most diverse Congressional Districts in the country,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “I think it is very important that Congress, who represents people of all faiths and traditions, recognize the importance of all their holidays,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.

Washington, DC- Today Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in strong opposition to H.R. 4437, the “Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005.”

“Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition of H.R. 4437.

Washington, DC- Today Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez introduced the “State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Reimbursement Protection Act of 2005” as an amendment to the “Border Protection, Anti-Terrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act” (H.R. 4437) in the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives.

Washington- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-Lakewood) issued this statement following passage of Chairman James Sensenbrenner’s Border Protection, Anti-Terrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005 in the House Judiciary Committee this afternoon.

“I am very disillusioned with the passage of Chairman Sensenbrenner’s bill in the House Judiciary Committee this afternoon. This bill only offers sound bytes, not real solutions. It is a direct and unjust attack against immigrants in this country.

Washington- In an effort to improve public transportation in the Southland, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez secured $400,000 for the city of Lakewood to improve the city’s bus system. Sánchez secured the funds through the Transportation Appropriations bill that passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 392-31 and is expected to be signed by the President.

Washington-Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez secured $150,000 in federal funds for the City of La Mirada to help the city construct a long-awaited aquatic center with swimming pools at La Mirada Regional Park. Sánchez secured the funds in an appropriations bill for community development projects and other programs run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The bill passed in the House of Representatives today by a vote of 392-31. The President has indicated that he will sign the bill into law shortly.