Housing
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is committed to supporting initiatives to ensure families are able to avoid foreclosure and keep a roof over their heads. With foreclosure rates at an all time high, Congresswoman Sanchez believes it is imperative that the government continue programs that aim to keep families in their homes.
Congresswoman Sanchez is particularly supportive of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). NSP provides funds to local communities to purchase foreclosed or abandoned properties, and HAMP provides financial incentives to mortgage servicers that provide loan modifications to troubled borrowers.
Bills to repeal these and other housing program initiatives to were passed in the House of Representatives with strong opposition from Congresswoman Sanchez. In an effort to prevent the repeal of these key programs, Congresswoman Sanchez offered amendments to every bill to hold Members of Congress accountable for increased foreclosure rates. In fact, one of her amendments was added to the bill repealing HAMP, and was aimed at encouraging banks to work with homeowners to provide loan modifications for and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) spoke on the House floor in support of programs that will continue to help working families in America to overcome poverty.
“Nearly 47 million people are living in poverty in the United States, more than tenfold the total population of Los Angeles,” said Rep. Sanchez. “No matter how hard these families work, and no matter how much these families save, these families are unable to get ahead.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) released the following statement in recognition of National Foster Care Month:
“More than 400,000 children and young people depend on our foster care system, yet foster care is acutely underfunded. We need to step up and protect the programs which provide for America’s most vulnerable children and youth. We need to give every foster care child and youth the support system they need to succeed.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) released the following statement to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which was enacted on April 11, 1968:
“48 years ago, the Fair Housing Act was passed into law, making it illegal to refuse to rent or sell a residence to any individual ‘because of race, color, religion, or national origin.’ This landmark civil rights act directly tackled the rampant housing discrimination across America.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) called attention to the toxic contamination produced by the Exide Technologies recycling plant and its damaging effects on the health of the people of Vernon and surrounding Southeast Los Angeles communities. Last year, California toxic officials warned that those communities may be contaminated with unsafe high levels of lead.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) announced the names of the twelve women she will honor as “Women of the Year” from California’s 46th Congressional District. Each year in celebration of Women’s History Month, Rep. Sanchez recognizes the extraordinary and inspiring work of women in the 46th District.
The “Women of the Year” will be honored by Rep. Sanchez at a legislative briefing at the Delhi Center on April 7th, 2016. Rep. Sanchez is celebrating and honoring these remarkable women in the following categories: