Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - {Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the President declared a major federal disaster for California as a result of the wildfires burning since November 13th. The federal disaster declaration covers the Sayre Fire in Sylmar, and victims can begin to apply for direct Federal assistance and grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies. The declaration also included the Tea fire in Santa Barbara and the Freeway Complex fires in and near Orange County.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made available low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, property owners, renters, and businesses impacted by the wildfires that ravaged the north San Fernando Valley beginning October 12th. The SBA is making these low-interest loans available to help individuals and families cover the gap between the cost of rebuilding and the amount of insurance settlements.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) announced today that he is
co-sponsoring H.R. 6355, the Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. This legislation is designed to address air passenger rights and aviation consumer protection and was introduced by Congressmen James Oberstar (D-MN) and Jerry Costello (D-IL).
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives is considering the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act(H.R. 6899) which includes legislative language authored by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) to promote the use of plug-in electric vehicles, both plug-in hybrids and pure electric.
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.
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.