Working for a Peaceful World
During Sherman's 27 years on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, he has advocated for a just and effective foreign policy that utilizes America's unique international influence to help the world's most vulnerable populations.
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Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) released the following statement after his discussion with White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan regarding the situation in Ethiopia.
"Last Thursday, I had an extensive discussion on Tigray and Ethiopia with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who clearly has an extensive knowledge of this tragic conflict.
I urged that we continue to suspend AGOA and oppose international lending institution loans to Ethiopia until:
Washington, D.C. -- The United States will work to remove Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women, US Vice President Kamala Harris announced on November 2nd.
The effort to evict Iran form the 45-member intergovernmental body comes as the Iranian government has tried to suppress nationwide protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of that nation's so-called "morality police".
Washington, D.C. -- "I welcome the permanent cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia. When millions have suffered unspeakable atrocities, any opportunity for peace is one that cannot be squandered. Most importantly, unrestricted humanitarian aid must enter Tigray immediately.
I am however deeply concerned about reports of ongoing shelling in Tigray since the immediate cessation of hostilities was announced. The peace agreement must be respected and all hostilities must end.
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Congressional Armenia Caucus, attended a series of meetings in Washington D.C. with Armenian leaders in light of the recent outrageous attacks on Armenia's sovereignty by the Aliyev regime.
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the 50th Anniversary of the Munich Massacre, Congress MembersBrad Sherman (CA-30), Burgess Owens (UT-04), and Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced a bipartisan House Resolution calling for a moment of silence in Congress and at all future Olympic Opening Ceremonies in honor of the eleven Israeli athletes who were brutally murdered by a group of Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-30) recently introduced H.R. 7704, the Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act,to proactively deter further Chinese aggression against Taiwan:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), who Chairs the Subcommittee on Investor Protection and Capital Markets, Congressman Al Green (D-TX), who Chairs the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and thirteen House cosponsors introduced the Russian Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Act of 2022.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman and his colleagues sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the administration to join our ally South Korea in working towards an official end to the state of war between North Korea, South Korea, and the United States.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) introduced the Taiwan Diplomatic Review Act to bolster our relationship with Taiwan. They were joined by their colleagues Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ), and Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) in introducing this important bill.