Protecting Our Environment
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement on the Palisades Fire:
"Grateful for the heroic efforts of the Los Angeles Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, CAL FIRE and all our first responders working to save lives and homes in the toughest conditions imaginable."
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) called on the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to swiftly issue a disaster determination for the Franklin Fire, ensuring timely relief for residents, small businesses, and communities impacted by the devastating blaze.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) received a 100% rating on the League of Conservation Voters (LCV)2023 National Environmental Scorecardfor his efforts on important environmental legislation. Congressman Sherman has received multiple perfect scores by the LCV during his over 28 years serving in Congress.
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.