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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) urged Speaker Ryan to bring commonsense gun violence prevention legislation to the floor for a vote this week. In addition to her speech on the House floor, Rep. Sanchez also joined House Democrats each taking turns asking for unanimous consent that the House bring up H.R. 1217 in honor of a victim of gun violence who never received a moment of silence on the House floor.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding today’s terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium.
“I am horrified and heartbroken by today’s senseless terror attacks in Brussels. Along with my fellow Americans, I send my thoughts and prayers to the victims, survivors, their families, and those still struggling to confirm the safety of their loved ones.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) released the following statement on the third anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, signed by President Obama on March 7, 2013:
“Three years ago, Congress finally reauthorized and strengthened the Violence Against Women Act to prosecute predators and empower victims of domestic violence.
SANTA ANA, CA – Today, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) praised Orange County’s first labor agreement to protect cannabis workers and consumers at a press conference with Orange County Labor Federation and United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 324. This Cannabis worker labor agreement is a contract between UFCW Local 324 and South Coast Safe Access in Santa Ana, California unionize their workers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), released the following statement about the violence that erupted between Klu Klux Klan members and counter protesters at a rally on Saturday, and the community response:
"I am truly saddened by the violence that occurred in the city that I grew up in and now represent in Congress.
“I strongly condemn the hateful rhetoric spread at this rally which ignores the diverse communities that form the backbone of Orange County.