Supporting Veterans
Sherman is working hard to ensure that our nation's veterans have access to quality health care and benefits, as well as jobs, education, and affordable housing.
Congressman Sherman's voting record has been rated 100% consistent with the policies of both the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion.
Below are some of Sherman's recent efforts to support our nation's veterans.
Representing the West LA VA Campus
Following the redistricting in 2021 and the election of 2022, Sherman became the Congressman for the newly-drawn 32nd District in California. The 32nd district encompasses parts of the Westside of Los Angeles including the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.
Sherman maintains a long history of supporting the West LA VA Campus. Most recently, Sherman participated in the groundbreaking of five new residential buildings on the West LA VA campus which will provide an additional 380 units of supportive housing to our veterans, another milestone in L.A.’s most significant project in the effort to end veteran homelessness.
Last Congress, Sherman along with his California House and Senate colleagues helped pass and sign into law the West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act. This law allows the VA to contribute lease revenues generated at the West LA VA campus to the development of supportive housing and services for homeless veterans. Previously, the VA could only use lease proceeds for campus beautification.
Supporting our Veterans, Servicemembers, and Families
We have a moral responsibility to protect those who sacrificed so much to protect us. Last Congress Sherman, along with his fellow House Democrats and the Appropriations Committee, advanced federal spending bills to support our Veterans and their families to ensure they can live healthy, successful lives.
These spending bills provided more than $140 billion to support our veterans including $119 billion for Veterans Medical Care.
Additional Resources for Assistance
Congressman Sherman's Constituent Services Team has helped many of our veterans cut through red tape and delays to get the medical appointments they need. Don't hesitate to contact our team at (818) 501-9200 or visit BradSherman.house.gov/Help
The following information is for veterans. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have.
How can I get education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill?
How can I get vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits?
How can I apply for a medal, award, or decoration that I earned while in the service?
Where can I get more information on Federal benefits for veterans?
Where can I get more information on CALIFORNIA benefits for veterans?
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Representatives Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Mark Takano (CA-39), Mike Levin (CA-49) and Ted Lieu (CA-36) introduced The Fair Housing for Disabled Veterans Act, a bill to ensure VA disability benefits are not used to deny veterans access to affordable housing.
Washington, DC – Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in coordination with the Department of Treasury and state and local programs, has decided to amend its definition of annual income to exclude VA service-connected disability payments received by a disabled veteran for eligibility purposes for housing built under the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), along with Reps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On January 25th, Congressmen Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Ted Lieu (CA-36) urged the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to change its policy on counting service-connected disability benefits as income so that homeless disabled veterans can access housing.
Washington, D.C. - Today the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge. Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) urged Secretary Fudge and HUD to reform regulations to allow disabled veterans to qualify for supportive housing programs.
"I can't think of anything more shameful than a homeless disabled veteran that lost a limb, defending us, and is now on the streets," said Congressman Sherman.