Press Releases
Sherman Oaks - On Wednesday evening, over 5,500 Valley residents participated in an interactive "Telephone Town Hall" hosted by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks).
Residents from all over the district called in and participated in a conversation with Congressman Sherman for ninety minutes. During this time, the Congressman addressed the questions and concerns of constituents, including on the Republican tax plan, U.S. foreign policy in Iran, clean air and climate change, and health care for veterans.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) released the following chart that demonstrates how Democratic tax policies produce stronger economic growth than Republican tax policies.
"The GOP wants Americans to believe its tax plan will jumpstart the economy, but the numbers simply prove them wrong," said Rep. Sherman.
Washington, D.C. – Today, as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for photos, Congressman Brad Sherman released the following chart examining the rise of the U.S.-China trade deficit under Donald Trump's leadership.
Washington, D.C. – Sunday, October 29, marks the 12th anniversary of the Metro's Orange Line. The Orange Line, an 18-mile bus rapid transit system that runs through the San Fernando Valley from Chatsworth to North Hollywood, has helped residents of the Valley connect to other essential public transportation systems and has helped reduce traffic on the 101 Freeway.
"I am very pleased with the success of the Metro Orange Line which has served commuters in the Valley for over ten years," said Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks).
Sherman Oaks, CA – On the second anniversary of the Aliso Canyon gas leak, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) condemned the decision of the Trump Administration to withdrawal natural gas storage safety regulations. He sent a letter demanding that the regulations be restored and enforced.
Sherman, who lives in Porter Ranch, met face-to-face with then-President Barack Obama and received a commitment that federal natural gas storage safety regulations would be issued. That commitment was honored.
Sherman Oaks, CA – Following the release of an independent health study by Dr. Jeffrey Nordella, which concluded that Porter Ranch residents have uranium, lithium, and other chemicals in their bodies, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) is calling for a comprehensive, independent, long-term health study on the impact of toxin exposures from the Aliso Canyon well blowout.
Background: Congressman Brad Sherman's home was as close as any residence to the Aliso Canyon gas leak. For nearly four months, the northern Los Angeles community of Porter Ranch suffered from the largest natural gas leak in U.S. history. More than 7,000 families were displaced from their homes and forced to relocate. Two schools in the area were closed for the duration of the school year.
Sherman's proposed changes include:
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Washington, D.C. – On July 12, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) filed Articles of Impeachment against Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors.
Sherman argued that Trump committed Obstruction of Justice by pressuring FBI Director James Comey to abandon the investigation of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, and again by seeking to thwart the Russia Investigation.
If Trump is impeached, it will not be for the initial crime, but for the cover-up.
On January 3, 2017, I once again swore to protect and defend the constitution. Our constitution calls for the impeachment of a president who has committed high crimes and misdemeanors.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced his intention, along with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts), to introduce legislation to eliminate so-called ‘right-to-work' laws.
Sherman has introduced this legislation in the past five Congresses. In the 114th Congress, Sherman introduced the bill in July 2016 with 48 House cosponsors. Sherman consistently earns a 100 percent rating from the AFL-CIO.