Foreign Policy

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) sent a letter today to all Senate and House Members with suggested improvements to the Senate Resolution on Syria, which passed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on September 4, 2013. Sherman is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. The text of the letter follows:

September 6, 2013

TO: Senate and House Members

Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Ranking Member of the Terrorism and Non-Proliferation Subcommittee, released the following statement concerning Syria.

“In marked contrast to the U.S. involvement in Libya, the President has decided to seek a Congressional resolution before using military force. I commend the President for seeking such an authorization.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) made the following statement regarding intervention in Syria. Sherman is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Trade, and Nonproliferation.

“While supporting democracy abroad we should respect the rule of law at home. The President should comply with the War Powers Act and at this stage he is doing so by conferring with Congressional leaders.

GRANADA HILLS, CA – Congressman Brad Sherman joined Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao this past weekend at a festival in Granada Hills celebrating the 66^th anniversary of India's Independence. Thousands of Valley residents participated in the celebration at Granada Hills High School.

Congressman Sherman invited Ambassador Rao to the San Fernando Valley and hosted her over the weekend at a number of events.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D – CA), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, met with the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rajnath Singh. Sherman is an active member of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans.

Over the years, Congressman Sherman has met with a wide range of Indian leaders from many organizations, including the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Sherman Leads Bipartisan Effort to Secure Funds for U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation

House Passes Energy and Water Spending Bill with $2 Million for U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Program

Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives passed federal spending legislation late last night that includes $2 million for the U.S.–Israel Energy Cooperation Program, a program championed by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA).

72 Members of Congress Urge State Department to Prioritize Release of Kidnapped Archbishops in Syria

Sherman, Bilirakis, Maloney, Sarbanes, Franks, and Pompeo Lead Effort in House of Representatives

Washington, DC – 72 Members of Congress, led by Representatives Brad Sherman (D-CA), Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), John Sarbanes (D-MD), Trent Franks (R-AZ), and Mike Pompeo (R-KS), urged the State Department to prioritize the release of two kidnapped Archbishops in a letter to Secretary Kerry.

Washington, DC – Today, at a hearing on “The Rebalance to Asia: Why South Asia Matters” in the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), warned of excessive U.S. military commitment toward the Japan-China dispute over the islands known as Diaoyu Islands in China and Senkaku Islands in Japan.