Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed a major piece of legislation that will reform aspects of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
"Here in the San Fernando Valley, residents are concerned about the concentration of flights over our neighborhoods, homes, schools, and public spaces. This bill will require the FAA to consider diverging flight paths and adjusting departure procedure to address community concerns over noise," said Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks).
Washington, D.C. – In a precedent-setting move, the U.S. Department of Education has employed the U.S. State Department's definition of anti-Semitism to enforce Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. This is a milestone in an eight-year effort to protect Jewish college students from anti-Semitism masquerading as legitimate criticism of the Israeli government.
Yesterday, I sent a letter to Amb. Mull Ssebuija Katende of Uganda calling for the immediate release of MP Robert Kyagulanyi and his colleagues. One of the MPs, Francis Zaake, health is currently in critical condition. I also call on the government of Uganda to settle their political disagreements within the bounds of democracy and release those protesters that demonstrated for MP Kyagulanyi's release.
Sherman Oaks, CA – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced opposition to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s proposed changes to flight routes out of Hollywood Burbank Airport that would increase noise over many schools and residential neighborhoods in the San Fernando Valley.
"I am opposed to any changes that will increase aviation noise over schools and residential neighborhoods in the San Fernando Valley," Sherman said. "We should be reducing the frequency and intensity of aviation noise on our community."
Sherman Oaks, CA – Last week, SoCalGas and local officials reached a $119.5-million settlement in response to the Aliso Canyon gas leak. In contrast, the Trump Administration has failed to take any action to protect American's health and safety by implementing federal standards for underground natural gas storage facilities.
I am writing to update you on my efforts in Congress to protect civil liberties. I am proud to have earned an average lifetime score of 93% from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for my voting record in Congress. I have also received a 100% score from Planned Parenthood, the National Organization for Women (NOW), and the Human Rights Campaign, as well as an "A" grade from the NAACP for my voting record in Congress.
Keeping Families Together
Sherman Oaks - On Tuesday evening, over 6,000 Valley residents participated in an interactive "Telephone Town Hall" hosted by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks).
Residents from all over the San Fernando Valley called in and participated in a conversation with Congressman Sherman for over ninety minutes. During this time, the Congressman addressed the questions and concerns of constituents about plastic guns, climate change, the Supreme Court, electoral reforms, and other issues.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) released the following statement in response to the $119.5 million settlement reached between SoCalGas and local officials in lawsuits over the biggest methane leak in U.S. history:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), the Ranking Member of the Asia Pacific Subcommittee, released a report highlighting the problem of enforced disappearances in Pakistan.
The report revealed that the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) estimates that anywhere from 1,250 to more than 18,000 enforced disappearances have occurred in Pakistan since 2009.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), the Ranking Member of the Asia Pacific Subcommittee, released reports highlighting the problem of enforced disappearances in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
The reports confirm that enforced disappearances continue to be a significant issue in the region.
Since 2009, anywhere from 1,250 to more than 18,000 enforced disappearances have occurred in Pakistan according to the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurist (ICJ).