Press Releases

Sherman Bill Offers Improved Export Controls

August 6, 2008

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) announced today that he has introduced the Export Control Improvements Act, H.R. 6828. As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade, Congressman Sherman has held a number of hearings on the need to keep dangerous technologies out of the hands of our enemies. This new legislation will improve national security by targeting the trade routes that proliferators exploit.

Issues:Economy Taxes and TradeTrade

Census Bureau Agrees to Updated San Fernando Valley Report

August 5, 2008

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - At the request of Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks), the U.S. Census Bureau agreed to issue a new San Fernando Valley Report. The Report, to be released in November 2008, will offer a more current demographic snapshot of the San Fernando Valley using 2007 American Community Survey data. The new report will continue to help local community organizations, businesses, and government leaders make better informed decisions.

Sherman Amends the Green Act to Promote Plug-in Vehicles

August 1, 2008

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Green Act (H.R. 6078) including Congressman Brad Sherman’s (CA-27) amendment to the Green Act to promote the use of plug-in electric vehicles, both plug-in hybrids and pure electrical.

The Green Act is designed to encourage energy efficiency in buildings.

Two Additional Groups Criticized Sherman

July 30, 2008

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the Muslim Public Affairs Council demonstrated at Congressman Brad Sherman’s district office in an effort to derail the hearings [See press release of July 30].

Muslim Public Affairs Council Tries to Halt Congressman Sherman’s Hearings

July 30, 2008

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Sherman Oaks, CA – On Tuesday, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) demonstrated in front of the Office of Congressman Brad Sherman, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism and Nonproliferation. The demonstrators demanded the cancellation of a subcommittee hearing on whether American foreign aid is going to organizations affiliated with terrorists.

Issues:Foreign PolicyU.S. - Israel Relationship

Sherman Helps Pass the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

July 23, 2008

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sherman voted for a package of housing and tax bills that will provide crucial relief from foreclosure to many San Fernando Valley homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage loans. The package will also help to stabilize the housing finance market and the economy.

Sherman Salutes Reservists

July 19, 2008

Press Release

Sherman Oaks - On Saturday, Congressman Brad Sherman honored soldiers and families of the U.S. Army Reserve upon their deployment to Iraq.

Fifty soldiers of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 420^th Movement Control Battalion based in Sherman Oaks and their families held a deployment farewell ceremony at the United States Army Reserve Center in Sherman Oaks.

Housing Bill Topic Discussed at Foreclosure Prevention Workshop in Van Nuys

July 2, 2008

Press Release

Van Nuys - Tonight, Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and the Los Angeles County NeighborWorks Center for Foreclosure Solutions at a foreclosure prevention workshop to discuss Congressional efforts to assist Valley residents at risk of losing their homes.

Sherman Cosponsors Soledad Canyon Mine Act

July 1, 2008

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) today announced his support for the Soledad Canyon Mine Act (H.R. 5887) that resolves a mining dispute between the City of Santa Clarita and CEMEX in the Santa Clarita Valley.

In April, Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon introduced H.R.

Federal Funds Approved for Safety Improvements on Valley Roads

June 26, 2008

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) today announced a round of approved federal funds for road safety projects in the San Fernando Valley. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded approximately $1.6 million in federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds for four safety improvement projects at intersections and stretches of roadway in the Valley.