109th Congress
May 18, 2005
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez delivered a letter to Chairman Frank Wolf and Ranking Member Alan Mollohan of the House Science-State-Commerce-Justice Appropriations Subcommittee (SSJC) in support of the Small Business Administration’s Microloan Program.
May 10, 2005
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, as co-chair of the Labor and Working Families Caucus, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez joined over 500 workers and labor leaders from across the United States and the Dominican Republic in a rally in to oppose passage of the Central American Free Trade Agreement. CAFTA is the trade agreement being negotiated between the United States and five Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.
May 10, 2005
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez joined other women Members of Congress, including House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, in hosting a National Forum on Women and Social Security.
“We know that the Republican privatization proposal hurts everyone, but women are particularly at risk,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “We must not mortgage the future of our children and grandchildren by borrowing trillions from foreign countries to pay for private accounts. The President’s plan involves massive cuts in benefits for millions of middle class women and families.”
“We know that the Republican privatization proposal hurts everyone, but women are particularly at risk,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “We must not mortgage the future of our children and grandchildren by borrowing trillions from foreign countries to pay for private accounts. The President’s plan involves massive cuts in benefits for millions of middle class women and families.”
April 21, 2005
Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) will join a Congressional delegation flying to Vatican City tomorrow to attend the installation of Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday.
“The Pope serves as a spiritual and moral leader for so many people across the world and in my district. I am thrilled to have the chance to attend and to pay my respects,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
“The Pope serves as a spiritual and moral leader for so many people across the world and in my district. I am thrilled to have the chance to attend and to pay my respects,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
April 14, 2005
Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today spoke out on the floor of the United States House of Representatives against the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S 256).
“Contrary to its name, this bill doesn’t protect consumers and it certainly doesn’t help honest, hard-working families with financial problems,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
“Contrary to its name, this bill doesn’t protect consumers and it certainly doesn’t help honest, hard-working families with financial problems,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
April 13, 2005
La Mirada - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) hosted a recognition ceremony Monday to present military service medals to several local veterans. The event took place at the Eternal Flame Memorial located in the La Mirada Civic Center Plaza.
“It is a great honor to be involved in helping these brave veterans finally secure the awards that they earned through their dedication and service to our nation,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
Four veterans were honored during the event:
March 14, 2005
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) spoke last night to a crowd of Cerritos College students during the 19th Annual Cerritos College Women's History Month Celebration. Sánchez was introduced by the President of Cerritos College, Dr. Noelia Vela, and spoke about her role as a woman in U.S. House of Representatives.
March 14, 2005
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sáncheznchez (CA-39) spoke on the floor of the United Sates House of Representatives about the national effects of domestic violence. Sánchez focused specifically on the broad reach of domestic violence, its lethal effects, and the need for Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. The text of her speech follows:
March 7, 2005
Flexible Grant Program Vital to Community Development
Washington, DC Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39) testified in front of the United States House of Representatives Committee on the Budget today. Her testimony focused on the cuts to the Community Development Block Grants program laid out in President Bush’s 2006 Budget and their effect on communities in her district. Below is the full text of the testimony.
“I would like to thank Chairman Nussle and Ranking Member Spratt for allowing us to speak today.
Washington, DC Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39) testified in front of the United States House of Representatives Committee on the Budget today. Her testimony focused on the cuts to the Community Development Block Grants program laid out in President Bush’s 2006 Budget and their effect on communities in her district. Below is the full text of the testimony.
“I would like to thank Chairman Nussle and Ranking Member Spratt for allowing us to speak today.
February 2, 2005
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) reacts to President Bush’s State of the Union address:
“Since he first took office, President Bush has promised to fix America’s broken immigration system. After four years, he is still delivering rhetoric, but we have yet to see the results of his plan,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez.
“Our immigration system is fraught with serious problems. We need comprehensive reform that secures our borders, reunites families, and benefits the American economy and we need it now,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.
“Since he first took office, President Bush has promised to fix America’s broken immigration system. After four years, he is still delivering rhetoric, but we have yet to see the results of his plan,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez.
“Our immigration system is fraught with serious problems. We need comprehensive reform that secures our borders, reunites families, and benefits the American economy and we need it now,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.