Energy and the Environment
Southern California faces many concerns regarding water supply due to the current state of the Bay Delta and the area’s dependence on the Colorado River.
Congresswoman Sanchez has become a champion for water issues in Orange County by supporting numerous bills that improve California's water system and increase the deliverable water supply in Orange County. In the 111th Congress, she authored and introduced H.R. 383, a bill that would authorize additional federal support for the Orange County Groundwater Replenishment system. Congresswoman Sanchez's bill was included in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 and signed into law by President Obama on March 30, 2009.
Congresswoman Sanchez is a strong supporter of both statewide and national conservation efforts. She supported legislation to ban costly clear-cut logging practices on federal lands and has advocated for increased fines for off-road vehicles that damage our national forests. She also supports the preservation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Outer Continental Shelf and has cosponsored bills designating lands in California, Alaska, Utah, and Michigan as federally protected areas.
Congresswoman Sanchez will continue to build on her environmental record in the 114th Congress by supporting legislation that will improve emission standards, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, improve water quality, and clean up toxic waste sites. These and other environmental efforts will improve the health of our environment and enhance the overall quality of life in our communities.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of the ongoing leak near Porter Ranch, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today sent a letter to President Barack Obama; EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy; and Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, urging immediate action and federal oversight to protect Californians’ health and safety, and to prevent any future disastrous natural gas leaks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Armed Services Committee, tonight released the following statement in response to the State of the Union address.
“Tonight, the President spoke directly to the American people about our future as a nation, a future that will be determined by choices that we make together, choices that are facing our country right now and in the years to come.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) released the following statement after the House passed the Omnibus Appropriations FY 2016 Bill:
“While this omnibus isn’t perfect, we have a responsibility to the American people to pass a financially solvent budget instead of yet another continuing resolution, which is why I voted for the omnibus.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As House Republicans bicker amongst themselves to avoid another embarrassing government shutdown, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), is pushing for Congress to act on the drought crisis in California.
Congresswoman Sanchez, speaking from the House floor, highlighted the importance of meaningful drought relief and water infrastructure to secure the water independence of future generations.
GARDEN GROVE, CA. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) held a Water Drought Briefing and Recognition event last Thursday to provide the public with an update on the California water drought crisis and valuable information on ways to increase water conservation.