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  • SANCHEZ, LORETTA
Experience: House: District 46, 1997-Present
Home State: California
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $3,575,392Coverage End: Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Loretta L. Sanchez
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: Jack
    Birth Date: 01/07/1960
    Birth Place: Lynwood, CA
    Home City: Santa Ana, CA
    Religion: Catholic

Education

    MBA, Finance, American University, 1984
    Attended, European Community's Market Management School, 1983
    BS, Economics, Chapman University, 1982

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 46, 1997-present
    Member, California Democratic Congressional Delegation, present
    Co-Chair, Democratic National Committee, 1998-2000
    Candidate, Anaheim City Council, 1994
    Changed Political Party, from Republican Party to Democratic Party, 1992

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Homeland Security, Member
    Joint Economic Committee, Member
    Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, Member
    Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Member
    Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Ranking Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Blue Dog Coalition, present
    Member, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Competitiveness in Entertainment Technology, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Entertainment Industries, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Korea, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, present
    Founder/Chair, Congressional Caucus on Women in the Military, present
    Member, Congressional Cyber-Security Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Mental Health Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Military Families Caucus, present
    Member, Democratic National Security Working Group, present
    Member, New Democratic Coalition, present
    Founder and Co-Chair, Small Business Information Technology (IT) Caucus, present
    Member, Task Force on Education, New Democratic Coalition, present
    Member, Task Force on Innovation, Competitiveness and Tax Reform, New Democratic Coalition, present
    Member, Women's Congressional Caucus, present
    aFormer Member, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus
    Former Member, Law Enforcement Caucus
    Former Member, Older Americans Caucus
    Former Member, Task Force on Oversight and Regulatory Review

Professional Experience

    Financial Manager, Orange County Transportation Authority
    Financial President, Amiga Advisors Incorporated, 1993-1996
    Financial Associate, Booz, Allen, and Hamilton Incorporated, 1990-1993
    Financial Assistant Vice President, Fieldman, Rollapp, and Associates, 1987-1990

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Trustee, Chapman University, 2002-present
    Member, American Association of University Women, Anaheim, 1995-present
    Member, Anaheim Assistance League, 1995-present
    Member, Anaheim Rotary Club, 1995-present
    Treasurer, Providence Speech and Hearing Center, 1995-present
    Board Member, Providence Speech and Hearing, 1985-present
    Member, Board of Visitors, United States Air Force, present
    Member, Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue, present
    Member, Hispanic Advisory Council, Pepperdine University
    Member, Los Amigos of Orange County
    Former Member, United Food and Commercial Workers
    Member, Vietnam Education Board
    Board Member, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
    President, National Society of Hispanic Masters of Business Administration, 1993
Total: 6
Loretta Sanchez trails Kamala Harris in Senate fundraising
06/15/2015
Los Angeles Times | By Michael Finnegan
Loretta Sanchez Denies Report She's Running For California Senate Seat
05/12/2015
By Mollie Reilly | The Huffington Post
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice
Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy
Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
Support
11. Support & expand free trade
Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare
Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security
Oppose
Total: 115
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
12/08/2016 H.R.4383 DHS Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2016 12/08/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 668.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5310 Creating Higher Education Affordability Necessary to Compete Economically Act 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
05/05/2016 H.Res.681 Honoring women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing the recently expanded service opportunities available to female members of the Armed Forces. 05/05/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
03/21/2016 H.Res.643 Honoring women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing the recently expanded service opportunities available to female members of the Armed Forces. 03/21/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.R.1596 To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Special Forces Command Sergeant Major Ramon Rodriguez of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam War. 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.242 All-Year ACCESS Act 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
04/21/2015 H.Res.217 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Henry Thomas Segerstrom and expressing condolences on his passing. 04/21/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
03/27/2015 H.R.1051 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry, and for other purposes. 03/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.4902 Middle Class CHANCE Act 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/08/2014 H.R.5261 CAUSA Initiatives Act 09/08/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.  (All Actions)
07/30/2014 H.R.5302 To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Special Forces Command Sergeant Major Ramon Rodriguez of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam War. 07/30/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
07/01/2014 H.R.4516 She Is Ready Act 07/01/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
09/13/2013 H.R.2872 BEST Act of 2013 09/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
08/29/2013 H.R.2230 Track It to Prevent It Act 08/29/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
01/25/2013 H.R.206 STALKERS Act of 2013 01/25/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.  (All Actions)
01/04/2013 H.R.205 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment of certain retirement plan contributions picked up by governmental employers. 01/04/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
09/11/2012 H.Res.484 Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to respect basic human rights and cease abusing vague national security provisions such as articles 79 and 88 of the Vietnamese penal code which are often the pretext to arrest and detain citizens who peacefully advocate for religious and political freedom. 09/11/2012 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/10/2012 H.R.5792 Gender Equality Combat Act 07/10/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
09/21/2011 H.Res.404 Recognizing the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are Latino. 09/21/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
09/14/2011 H.R.2934 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment of certain retirement plan contributions picked up by governmental employers. 09/14/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
Total: 2758
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
12/17/2010 H.Res.20 Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.
12/14/2010 H.R.6387 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 337 West Clark Street in Eureka, California, as the "Sam Sacco Post Office Building".
12/14/2010 H.R.6237 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1351 2nd Street in Napa, California, as the "Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building".
12/13/2010 H.Res.1724 Commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there, and their families. Passed Yea
12/09/2010 H.R.5566 Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010 Passed Yea
12/08/2010 H.Res.1704 Honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon. Passed Aye
12/08/2010 H.Con.Res.267 Congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of their declarations on the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union.
12/07/2010 H.Res.1642 Recognizing the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia and supporting the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day. Passed Yea
12/01/2010 H.Res.1735 Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010. Passed Aye
12/01/2010 H.Res.1430 Honoring and saluting golf legend Juan Antonio "Chi Chi" Rodriguez for his commitment to Latino youth programs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Passed Aye
11/30/2010 H.Res.1585 Honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at Travis Air Force Base, California. Passed Aye
11/29/2010 H.Res.771 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Passed Not Voting
11/15/2010 H.R.1032 HEART for Women Act
11/01/2010 H.R.6275 Air Cargo Security Act of 2010
10/13/2010 H.Res.1528 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Paul Leo Locatelli, S.J., and for other purposes.
10/13/2010 H.R.5450 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3894 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Tom Bradley Post Office Building".
10/13/2010 H.R.4543 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the "Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building". Passed Not Voting
09/30/2010 H.Res.1603 Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month.
09/29/2010 H.R.5458 Christopher's Law
09/29/2010 H.Res.1326 Calling on the Government of Japan to address the urgent problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Passed Yea
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