Congressman Brad Sherman Joins Veterans, Congressional Partners, and VSO leaders to Push for Accountability and Progress at West LA VA Redevelopment Roundtable

Los Angeles, CA — On August 25th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined veterans, veteran advocates, leadership of several Veteran Service Organizations, and fellow congressional members at “Forward Together: Creating Community on the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Campus,” a roundtable discussion held at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles. The event — hosted by Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) — focused on transforming the long-troubled West LA VA campus (also known as the Soldiers Home) into a thriving hub of housing, services, and community for Southern California veterans. Also in attendance were Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.

Congressman Sherman, who has long championed housing initiatives and veteran services in Los Angeles County, emphasized the importance of hearing directly from veterans during the redevelopment process.

“This can’t be top-down. It has to come from the veterans who will live here, who know what works, and who have waited far too long for promises to be kept,” Congressman Sherman said. “Today’s roundtable is part of that process — and I intend to keep showing up until this vision becomes reality.”

The West LA VA campus has faced decades of controversy, but redevelopment is now underway to create hundreds of units of permanent supportive housing. Congressman Sherman has played a key role in advancing this effort, helping deliver $1.5 million in federal funding for the project and supporting broader appropriations efforts to secure additional resources.

His office also continues to advocate for veterans in the San Fernando Valley and Westside communities through ongoing federal investment and oversight.

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