Elected in 2002 to represent the 39th district of California, Sanchez serves as a member of several House committees: the [[House Committee on Ethics| Ethics Committee]], the [[House Committee on the Judiciary|Judiciary Committee]] and the [[House Committee on Veterans' Affairs|Veterans' Affairs Committee]]. She also belongs to the [[Congressional Progressive Caucus]].<ref>http://www.lindasanchez.house.gov/index.php/about-linda</ref> | Elected in 2002 to represent the 39th district of California, Sanchez serves as a member of several House committees: the [[House Committee on Ethics| Ethics Committee]], the [[House Committee on the Judiciary|Judiciary Committee]] and the [[House Committee on Veterans' Affairs|Veterans' Affairs Committee]]. She also belongs to the [[Congressional Progressive Caucus]].<ref>http://www.lindasanchez.house.gov/index.php/about-linda</ref> |