California
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Linda T. Sánchez

D

U.S. Representative · California

Last updated

May 13, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

945

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

945

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Sánchez opposes electoral integrity measures that impose citizenship documentation requirements and voter eligibility restrictions, favoring instead approaches that expand voting access and enhance ballot tracking transparency.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Sánchez demonstrates a pro-criminal justice orientation focused on drug enforcement, human trafficking prevention, police accountability protections, and officer support services while opposing measures that increase deportation consequences, lower juvenile trial ages, or restrict restraint accountability.

Fiscal policy

89 actions

Sánchez demonstrates a mixed fiscal policy approach, generally supporting revenue-generating measures and spending continuity while opposing procedural mechanisms that would grant executive spending authority or alter established budget processes.

Healthcare

34 actions

Sánchez demonstrates strong support for healthcare expansion through targeted funding increases and programmatic improvements for vulnerable populations, including rural communities, children, veterans, and those with mental health and substance use disorders, while opposing market-based cost transparency measures.

Education

27 actions

Sánchez demonstrates strong support for education initiatives focused on workforce development, veteran educational benefits, and specialized curriculum programs, while opposing measures that expand broad federal funding for underserved schools and student debt relief mechanisms.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Sánchez demonstrates consistent support for expanding capital access and business growth while protecting labor organizing rights and economic resilience through targeted government intervention.

Environment and energy

161 actions

Sánchez demonstrates strong support for environmental protection measures that prioritize ecosystem conservation, wildlife preservation, and marine health while opposing legislation that weakens environmental review processes or expedites fossil fuel infrastructure development.

Immigration

53 actions

Sánchez demonstrates a pro-immigration voting pattern by consistently opposing restrictive enforcement measures and deportation expansions while supporting pathways for legal status and family reunification.

National security and foreign policy

188 actions

Sánchez demonstrates a pro-national security orientation focused on direct threats to American infrastructure and strategic economic interests, particularly regarding China's financial practices and maritime/aviation security, while opposing measures that involve international cooperation mechanisms or humanitarian-focused foreign policy approaches.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Sánchez demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights and liberties by consistently supporting protections against discrimination and violence targeting religious and ethnic minorities while championing enforcement of civil rights laws, though she has shown selectivity in weighing competing liberty interests such as free speech against accountability measures.

Social policy

24 actions

Sánchez demonstrates consistent support for expansive social safety net policies, particularly those strengthening protections and benefits for vulnerable populations including veterans, homeless individuals, children in state care, and families, while also supporting measures that remove barriers to social support access.

Technology and data

34 actions

Sánchez supports robust government oversight and consumer protections in technology policy, favoring stronger federal coordination of broadband and telecommunications infrastructure, data privacy safeguards, and restrictions on the sale of personal information to foreign entities, while opposing deregulatory approaches to emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies and satellite licensing.

Civil liberties and government power

6 actions

Sánchez consistently votes to expand government authority over private communications and speech while limiting judicial constraints on executive power.

Government accountability and transparency

137 actions

Sánchez shows a mixed record on government accountability and transparency, supporting formal disciplinary and reporting mechanisms that create public records and congressional oversight while consistently opposing measures that would expand legislative review powers over executive agencies and regulatory decisions.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Sánchez consistently supports robust federal investment in diverse infrastructure projects spanning transportation, utilities, broadband, water systems, parks, and space exploration, demonstrating a broadly expansionist approach to public sector infrastructure development.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted yes

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