Congressman Brad Sherman

Representing the 32nd District of California

Protecting Our Environment

  

 

My efforts in Congress to protect our environment has consistently earned me a nearly 100 percent rating from the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters

 

I have also received the Sierra Club Los Angeles Chapter's Public Policy Award for helping to secure federal funds to protect open space in the Santa Monica Mountains

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Combatting the Effects of Climate Change

Since its original introduction, I have supported the Green New Deal to establish a 10-year national mobilization effort to reduce the use of fossil fuels, provide clean air, create millions of high-paying jobs, and support infrastructure investments while promoting justice and equity. 

I co-sponsored the Climate Emergency Act, which will require the President to declare a national climate emergency under the National Emergencies Act, and take active steps to mitigate the climate crisis.

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I also co-sponsored The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

The bill imposes a fee on the carbon content of fuels, including crude oil, natural gas, and coal, or any other product derived from those fuels that emits greenhouse gases.

The carbon fee increases each year, and 100% of the net revenues are returned to the American people.


 

Protecting California’s Coast

I co-sponsored The West Coast Ocean Protection Act, which would prohibit the Department of Interior from issuing a lease for the production of oil or natural gas off the coast of California.

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Holding Polluters Accountable

I co-sponsored the End Polluter Welfare Act, which would save American taxpayers up to $150 billion over the next ten years by abolishing dozens of tax loopholes, subsidies, and other special interest giveaways for polluters in the federal tax code.

I joined with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke to introduce the CLOSE Act, which closes a loophole in the Clean Air Act that allows oil and gas producers to skirt emissions regulations.

The bill repeals the current exemption for emissions coming from oil and gas sources.

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I joined with Congressman Alan Lowenthal to introduce the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, which creates new requirements and incentives to reduce the production of plastics, and increases recycling efforts by making producers of single-use plastics financially responsible for collecting and recycling their products after consumer use.


 

Protecting and Preserving Our Air, Land and Water

We need more investment in water recycling and water reuse projects.

I have once again co-sponsored the Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act, to make permanent the Bureau of Reclamation's grant program, which will increase federal funding for critical water reuse and recycling efforts.

I helped introduce the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act, which gives the Environmental Protection Agency the authority to protect groundwater sources by cracking down on harmful hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as fracking.

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I joined with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky to introduce the Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act, which amends the Safe Drinking Act to require the testing of underground sources of drinking water that could be potentially contaminated by hydraulic fracturing operations.

I supported the Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act, which will reauthorize funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

I joined my colleagues in formally requesting an increase in funding for these vital conservation programs. 

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During my first year in Congress, I passed the Sherman Amendment to the Budget Resolution to provide an additional $700 million to the Land and Water Conservation Fund to buy new lands for our national park system.

I also co-sponsored the F-AIR Act, which directs the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure the minimization of impacts of the use of airspace on the environment.

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Climate Change has increased the severity of wildfires in California and across the West Coast. 

Air quality in Southern California has been severely impacted during these catastrophic fires, which is why I cosponsored The Smoke Planning and Research Act.

This bill requires that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research and mitigate the effects of the massive smoke emissions that have resulted from increased catastrophic wildfires. 


 

Preserving the Santa Monica Mountains and Beyond

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the nation’s largest urban national park, providing a variety of outdoor activities for millions of visitors.

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Over the years, I have taken the lead in securing federal funds to acquire and preserve critical open space and complete the 65-mile Backbone Trail.

There is a crucial need to preserve sensitive habitat and recreational trails in this treasured national park.

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This is why I joined Congressman Adam Schiff in re-introducing The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act.  

This legislation would add over 191,000 acres of open space to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, protecting it for future generations. 


 

More on Protecting Our Environment

Mar 9, 2024

Sherman Oaks, California – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) announced that nearly $16 million in federal funds for projects in the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside of Los Angeles have been included in legislation signed into law by President Biden today. 

Feb 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) received a 100% rating on the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) 2023 National Environmental Scorecard for his efforts on important environmental legislation. Congressman Sherman has received multiple perfect scores by the LCV during his over 28 years serving in Congress.
Feb 26, 2024
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA -- On February 24th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined TreePeople, one of the largest environmental organizations headquartered in Southern California, at their annual "Fruit Tree Adoption" event and presented a check for over $1 million in federal funding that he secured in order to help support efforts by TreePeople to protect and preserve our local environment.
Nov 17, 2023

As your Representative, I am proud to share the benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act – the biggest climate bill in our nation’s history – which makes economy-wide investments in agriculture, coastal restoration, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and transportation that will benefit hardworking Californian families. The Inflation Reduction Act is projected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, making the United States well-positioned to meet its climate goals while also investing in the American economy.

Dec 23, 2022

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced today that Congress has passed his requests of over $20 million in federal funds for projects that will address crucial needs across the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles. Last year, Congressman Sherman secured nearly $9 million in federal funding for numerous valley projects and priorities.

Nov 10, 2022

Sherman Oaks, CA – Today Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) commemorated the 44th anniversary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and urged for continued protection and expansion to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor. Over the years, Sherman, a frequent recipient of the National Park Conservation Association’s Friend of the National Parks Award, has secured over $20 million to acquire and preserve critical open space and complete the 65-mile Backbone Trail.

Oct 21, 2022

Sherman Oaks, CA – On the seventh anniversary of the Aliso Canyon gas blowout, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) continues to push for the closure of the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility and to ensure that SoCal Gas is held responsible for their actions.

Aug 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) voted to send historic, inflation-fighting legislation to the President’s desk. The Inflation Reduction Act will deliver landmark investments that lower families’ kitchen table costs, create millions of good-paying union jobs, combat the climate crisis, and dramatically reduce the deficit.

Jul 1, 2022

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced today his requests of nearly $20 million in federal funds for projects that will address crucial needs across the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles have been advanced by a key Congressional panel. Last year, Congressman Sherman secured nearly $9 million in federal funding for numerous valley projects and priorities.

Jun 1, 2022

Encino, California – Today Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti joined together to commemorate the $3 million in federal funding secured for the revitalization of the Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex.