Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Linda T. Sánchez supports provisions in the proposed Voting Rights Advancement Act to expand voting access for historically marginalized communities and require notice and disclosure when voting standards change. These provisions are part of the same bill that would restore federal preclearance for certain jurisdictions.
Context: Describes proposed provisions, not enacted policy.
Linda T. Sánchez supports the proposed Voting Rights Advancement Act. It would restore federal preclearance, requiring states and counties with a history of voting-rights violations to get federal approval before changing voting rules. The bill would also expand voting access for historically marginalized communities and require notice and disclosure of changes to voting standards.
Context: Describes a proposed bill, not an enacted law.
Sánchez opposed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, arguing that the president lacked authority to abolish a department created by Congress. She characterized the order as an abuse of power.
Context: This position appears in a March 2025 statement responding to a specific executive order.
Sánchez says she has been a cosponsor of the Democratic proposal to reauthorize the Higher Education Act. She supports the College Affordability Act, which she describes as a comprehensive bill to address rising tuition costs and increase federal student aid.
Context: The passage describes a proposal, not enacted law.