Rep. Linda Sanchez named ranking member of House ethics panel

Rep. Linda Sánchez, D-Cerritos, was named ranking member for the House Ethics Committee on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

"I plan to continue working my hardest to ensure that the American people can have faith and confidence in their elected leaders," Sánchez said in a press statement.

Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi announced the selection at a press conference to introduce the ranking members of House committees in the 113th Congress.

"Our caucus looks like America - and so do our ranking members," Pelosi said. "These men and women will ensure that the voices of all Americans have a seat at the committee table, as we work together to create jobs, grow the economy and strengthen the middle class."

The House Committee on Ethics provides advice to and responds to questions from members of Congress and staff regarding the laws, rules, and standards that govern their official conduct.

It will be Sánchez's second term serving as ranking member of the House Ethics Committee. She was first selected to the position in January 2011.