Supporting Education
Sherman's work in Congress supporting Education has earned him a 100% rating from the California Teachers Association, the National Education Association, and the American Federation of Teachers.
Below are some of Congressman Sherman's recent efforts on supporting Education in Congress.
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday urged college students and recent graduates to consider consolidating their student loans before June 30.
A money-saving opportunity to consolidate student loans and lock in record-low interest rates expires in one week. New rates take effect on July 1.
Washington, D.C. - The House on Thursday voted for a proposal by Congressman Brad Sherman to help build a new youth center in Northridge.
œThe new youth center will provide an atmosphere where the youth and families will feel safe, Sherman said. œThe result will be less crime, less gang participation, a safer community and happier families, he added.
The project was included in a bill that the House approved 418 to 7 to fund the Justice Department and other federal agencies.
The number-one concern of Americas parents is the quality of education that their children receive. That is why Ive been working with others in Congress on initiatives to strengthen our schools and expand educational opportunities.
œThe United States has provided $1.4 billion in aid to the Palestinian people since 1993. However, the US cannot continue to support the Palestinian Authority, whether directly or indirectly, if the education system does not create the conditions necessary for peace, Sherman wrote.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) expressed skepticism at Defense Secretary Rumsfeld including the Navy-Marine Corps Reserve Center Encino in his list of recommendations for the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission. Over 240 reservists drill at the facility, and over a quarter of them have been mobilized since September 11th.
Sherman Oaks, CA - Congressman Brad Sherman will host a Town Hall meeting on Sunday, August 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Reseda High School.
This event will provide the audience with an opportunity to discuss the issues facing Congress today, including the economy, taxes, education, Social Security and Medicare, foreign policy and environmental protection. Members of Congressman Shermans staff will be on hand to help constituents with any problems they may have with federal agencies.
[Washington, D.C.] – Congressman Brad Sherman, the top Democrat on the Human Rights Subcommittee of the International Relations Committee, introduced a resolution sharply criticizing the Government of France for oppressing the free expression of religion.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman, the top Democrat on the Human Rights Subcommittee of the International Relations Committee, introduced a resolution sharply criticizing the Government of France for oppressing the free expression of religion.
[Washington, D.C.] " Congressman Brad Sherman continues to lambast Republican proposals to provide tax cuts for wealthy Americans, proposals that will burden future generations with overwhelming deficits. Below are a series of speeches he has delivered on the House Floor. The charts that accompany these speeches are available at the following links: https://www.house.gov/sherman/images/republicard.gif
[Washington, D.C.] Congressman Brad Sherman brought his effort to improve education in the Valley before the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Human Services, and Education.
Shermans testimony focused on two valley projects: HighTechHigh, the first school of its kind in Los Angeles to incorporate cutting edge technology training into secondary education, and the Center for Adaptive Aquatic Therapy, a nationally-recognized adapted aquatic therapy research program at the California State University, Northridge (CSUN).