Press Releases
Sherman Oaks – Today Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take action regarding a gas leak at the Southern California Gas Co storage facility in Aliso Canyon. In a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, Congressman Sherman noted that the leaking facility has been emanating noxious gas for over six weeks, and has been sickening residents of the Porter Ranch neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Washington DC – Today the Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed the Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), former Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, and Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX), current Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism. The legislation would require the President to submit to Congress a strategy to combat terrorists' use of social media and a policy to enhance collaboration between the federal government and social media companies to counter terrorist activities online.
Washington DC – Today the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed The Taiwan Naval Support Act. The bill was introduced by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), the second ranking Democrat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Washington DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), the second ranking Democrat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Asia, along with Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Taiwan Naval Support Act, legislation that would force the Administration to comply with existing law and send authorized naval defense articles to Taiwan. The bill comes after the Administration has delayed sending two frigates from the United States to Taiwan for nearly two years.
Washington DC - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the killing of Dr. Anwar Leghari, a leader of the Sindh United Party (SUP).
Washington DC –The Policyholder Protection Act introduced by Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) and Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) passed the House.
Washington DC - Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and former Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade released the following statement on the terrorist attacks in Paris.
"My deepest sympathies go out to the victims and families of these senseless attacks. The American people stand by the people of France and remain steadfast in our commitment to a world free from terror. These attacks were carried out by extremists who must be found and brought to justice."
Los Angeles, CA—Congressman Brad Sherman complimented Indian Americans who have achieved success in various fields.
Read more on the event: India Post & The Hindu
Washington DC – November 10th marks the 37th anniversary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.