Press Releases
Sherman Oaks, CA – On Friday August 29th Congressman Brad Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, received the "Congressman of the Year Award" from the Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America.
Sherman, who is a member of the Congressional Bangladesh Caucus, received the honor for his efforts to improve US-Bangladeshi relations, increase aid, and protect religious minorities from persecution.
Washington DC – On June 5th, 2014, President Barack Obama stated, "There is a referendum process in place and it is up to the people of Scotland… we obviously have a deep interest in making sure that one of the closest allies we will ever have remains a strong, robust, united and effective partner."
Sherman is Chief Democratic Proponent of House Bill
Washington DC - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Eid al-Fitr:
Time-Warner Cable Immediately Accepts It
MLB Also Lauds Proposal
Dodgers Could Be On the Air Tonight
Los Angeles – The CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Stan Kasten praised Congressman Brad Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks) for his proposal to have Time Warner Cable, DIRECTV and all other providers to enter into binding arbitration to resolve the current dispute and air Dodgers games on all LA-area cable and satellite systems. Time Warner Cable immediately accepted the proposal.
Washington DC – Six Los Angeles area members of Congress, led by Congressman Brad Sherman (D - Sherman Oaks) called on Time Warner Cable, DIRECTV and all other providers to enter into binding arbitration to resolve the current dispute and air Dodgers games on all LA-area cable and satellite systems.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is spearheading an effort along with Rep. Ted Poe and Rep. Eni Faleomavaega to request that Congressional leadership invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a Joint Session of Congress during the Prime Minister's expected visit to the United States in late September.
Sherman Leads House Effort to Invite PM Modi to Address Congress
"I am deeply saddened by the death of the three Israeli teens, one of whom was also an American citizen. There is substantial evidence that this murder is the responsibility of Hamas. We must bring to justice, not only the murderers, but their commanders. Earlier this month, I attended a press conference with my colleagues on the Foreign Affairs Committee calling for the safe release of these boys. We met with family of Israeli-American teen Naftali Frenkel. My deepest sympathies go out to the all the families and loved ones of the three boys."
Bob Hope Airport Unveils New Transportation Center
Congressman Sherman Helped Secure Funding For Project
Sherman Oaks – Today Bob Hope Airport unveiled a new Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC) located along Empire Avenue, across from the Bob Hope Airport Train Station. Congressman Brad Sherman was instrumental in securing approximately $1.5 million in federal funds to construct the project.