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Sánchez, Linda

United States Representative · California · District 38

DemocraticBioguide S001156

Linda T. Sánchez is a Democratic representative from California’s 38th Congressional District who was first elected to the House in 2002. Her official biography records a background as a labor and employment attorney and labor-council executive before Congress.

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Profile research reviewed August 21, 2026

Linda T. Sánchez is a Democratic representative from California’s 38th Congressional District who was first elected to the House in 2002. Her official biography records a background as a labor and employment attorney and labor-council executive before Congress.

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Current institutional role

Ranking Member, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Linda T. Sánchez is a Democratic representative from California’s 38th Congressional District who was first elected to the House in 2002. Her official biography records a background as a labor and employment attorney and labor-council executive before Congress.

Sánchez currently serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and as ranking member of its Trade Subcommittee. Her office records earlier leadership as chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, as well as prior service on Judiciary, Ethics and other committees.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
California · District 38
Party
Democratic
Birth date
January 28, 1969
Washington phone
(202) 225-6676
Office
2309 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0538
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Ranking Member, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Ways and Means Committee
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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