Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, applauded the approval of a proposal he first offered in 2009 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end conflicts of interest in the selection of credit ratings.
Americans seeking to assist the people of Gaza can legally do so through highly respected non-governmental organizations such as CARE and Oxfam.
In fact, the United States Agency for International Development gives grants to the following additional organizations for Gaza aid operations: American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), CHF International, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), Mercy Corps, Relief International, Save the Children, World Vision, and World Food Program. All of these organizations accept private donations.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) joined his colleagues and UCLA alumni in introducing a House resolution to honor the remarkable life and achievements of one of the greatest sports figures and educators in our lifetime, Coach John Wooden. The legislation passed with unanimous support.
Up to 15,000 San Fernando Valley companies eligible for substantial tax credit now
Washington, D.C. – San Fernando Valley small businesses will be getting a little bit of good news in their mailboxes. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) said today that companies eligible for new health reform tax credits will be getting a postcard explaining the credits and encouraging them to take advantage of the tax cut.
Congressman Sherman said the tax credit is especially important to getting the Valley economy moving again.
Washington, D.C. – Starting Thursday domestic air travelers will be spared of lengthy airplane delays on the tarmac and will enjoy additional consumer protections.
Under the new rule, U.S. airlines operating domestic flights may not permit an aircraft to remain on the tarmac at large and medium hub airports (LAX and Burbank Airport) for more than three hours without deplaning passengers.
Washington, DC – Today, as the nation marks Earth Day the House Financial Services Committee passed the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act (H.R. 2336) which includes language authored by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) to promote the use of plug-in electric vehicles, both plug-in hybrids and pure electric.
Let the Sun Shine on Government, Says Sherman
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Faster FOIA Act, which establishes an advisory commission of experts and government officials to study whether changes in federal law and policy are needed to ensure more effective and timely compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law.
Sherman Announces How Los Angeles and Ventura County Residents Can Find Out If They Have Unclaimed Tax Refunds
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) announced that nearly 5,000 taxpayers in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties are owed $5,477,862 in undeliverable tax refunds from the 2008 tax year. In many instances, the United States Postal Service was unable to deliver refund checks due to mailing address errors.
Canoga Park, CA – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) addressed over 100 high school students inside the auditorium at Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Manoogian Demirdjian School, in Canoga Park. Sherman has routinely hosted town hall meetings for high school students during his time in Congress.
Sherman Oaks, CA – Today, Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Brad Sherman toured Spectrolab Inc. in Sylmar to discuss with employees and executives how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is helping the company develop next-generation solar cell technology.