Press Releases
Sherman Oaks –Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following statement in response to Syrian chemical attack on Khan Shaykhun and the American response on Shayrat Air Base.
"We should have three goals in Syria:
- Protect the Syrian people
- Destroy ISIS
- Preserve the Chemical Weapons Convention that bans poison gas and chemical weapons.
"All while limiting the risks of U.S. causalities or a wider war with Russia.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA) in introducing legislation to increase transparency for homeowners who take out loans to make environmentally-focused home improvements.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Budget Office released its report on the House Republicans' health care plan. Congressman Brad Sherman released the following statement in response to the report:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), senior member of the Financial Services Committee and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Ranking Member on the Senate Banking Committee introduced the Justice for Victims of Fraud Act. Joining Sherman in introducing the House bill are Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee Congressman John Conyers (D-MI).
Sherman Oaks, CA – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) released the following statement after the passing of Congressman Tony Beilenson.
"I was saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Tony Beilenson. He was a champion for our area and will be remembered for his ability to debate tough issues of the greatest controversy and importance with civility and respect.
Washington, D.C. – Six weeks ago, Congressman Brad Sherman first called for a Special Counsel in a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch. See his letter from January 13, 2017.
On January 16, Lynch denied Sherman's request in an interview with MSNBC:
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, joined Congressman Peter King (R-NY) in introducing legislation which aims to protect the safety and security of America's credit unions.
The bipartisan Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act would repair a 1998 bill that discourages credit unions from continuing to grow to meet community demand and enhance their ability to react to economic conditions.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman released the following statement in response to the deadly terrorist attack on a Sufi shrine in Pakistan's Sindh Province, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack on peaceful religious gatherers:
"My sympathies are with the peaceful Sufi worshipers and the people of Sindh, who were attacked at the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan on Thursday. The shrine, dedicated to the Saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, is an important site for the Sufi faith and attracts many thousands of pilgrims each year.
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Sherman released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's comments on a one-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians:
"Today's comments by Donald Trump regarding Israel show that he is dangerously uninformed and professedly undecided.
"There is no viable solution to the conflict other than a two-state solution.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman released the following statement:
"The American people deserve to know the truth. The firing of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn is just the tip of the iceberg.