Protecting Our Environment
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.
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.
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.
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.
Encino, California – Today Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and Los AngelesMayor Eric Garcetti joined together to commemorate the $3 million in federal funding secured for the revitalization of the Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex.
Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets, released the following statement on the Securities and Exchange Commission's publishing of new proposed rules to require increased climate-related disclosures for public companies: