Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced today that the House of Representatives authorized $16 million for transportation projects in his district in the Transportation Equity Act, H.R. 3. Shermans district includes most of the West San Fernando Valley, and much of the South Valley.
[Sherman Oaks, CA] Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) will host a Town Hall Meeting on Social Security with special guest, Max Richtman, Executive Vice President of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM). This special event will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at ONEgeneration Center, 18255 Victory Blvd, in Reseda. Free parking is available for attendees, and refreshments will be provided.
œDuring the campaign, the President gave us the rhetoric of General George Patton.In his inaugural address, he gave us the oratory of Jimmy Carter.Perhaps the policies of President Carter will follow.
Washington, D.C. - The South/South-East Asian tsunami disaster that occurred on December 26 is one of the largest natural disasters in recorded history. With an estimated 150,000 dead, and millions left homeless and threatened with disease, hunger and thirst, the global community is rallying together to help the victims. In the San Fernando Valley, there are community organizations and religious centers gathering donations of clothing, medical supplies, and money for the relief efforts.
Washington, D.C. - With the holidays over, the final preparations for the 55th Presidential Inauguration in Washington DC have kicked into high gear. The inauguration will take place on Thursday, January 20 in Washington, DC. The swearing-in ceremony will occur at noon on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, with the inaugural parade immediately following. There will be a series of balls that evening including the Democracy Ball, hosted by seven states including California.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) released the following statement on the death of his colleague Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-CA):
œIt is with great sorrow that I join my fellow Members in mourning the passing of our colleague, Bob Matsui. Both California and America have lost a respected leader and more importantly, a good man who was committed to his constituents, his family and his nation.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced the approval of almost $2 million in federal funds to help improve Valley roads and enhance facilities that provide services for seniors, veterans and youth. Sherman secured funding for projects ranging from an additional lane for the 101 Ventura Freeway Van Nuys Boulevard off-ramp, to expansion of the North Valley YMCA, to digital equipment for High Tech High in Van Nuys that were included in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which passed Congress on Saturday.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) introduced legislation that would allow states to permit hybrid vehicles to use diamond lanes (high-occupancy vehicle lanes). This legislation, the Hybrid HOV Access Act, would enable California to implement the recently passed law that allows high-mileage hybrids to use diamond lanes. Currently, federal law only permits high-occupancy (usually two persons), natural gas and electric vehicles to use HOV lanes.