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Sherman Oaks, CA – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) released the following statement after the passing of Congressman Tony Beilenson.

"I was saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Tony Beilenson. He was a champion for our area and will be remembered for his ability to debate tough issues of the greatest controversy and importance with civility and respect.

Washington, D.C. – Six weeks ago, Congressman Brad Sherman first called for a Special Counsel in a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch. See his letter from January 13, 2017.

On January 16, Lynch denied Sherman's request in an interview with MSNBC:

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, joined Congressman Peter King (R-NY) in introducing legislation which aims to protect the safety and security of America's credit unions.

The bipartisan Capital Access for Small Businesses and Jobs Act would repair a 1998 bill that discourages credit unions from continuing to grow to meet community demand and enhance their ability to react to economic conditions.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman released the following statement in response to the deadly terrorist attack on a Sufi shrine in Pakistan's Sindh Province, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack on peaceful religious gatherers:

"My sympathies are with the peaceful Sufi worshipers and the people of Sindh, who were attacked at the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan on Thursday. The shrine, dedicated to the Saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, is an important site for the Sufi faith and attracts many thousands of pilgrims each year.

Washington, D.C. –Congressman Sherman released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's comments on a one-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians:

"Today's comments by Donald Trump regarding Israel show that he is dangerously uninformed and professedly undecided.

"There is no viable solution to the conflict other than a two-state solution.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman released the following statement:

"The American people deserve to know the truth. The firing of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn is just the tip of the iceberg.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman, who lives about as close as anyone to the Porter Ranch gas leak site, issued the following statement following the announcement of the Aliso Canyon gas leak settlement:

"Today the Southern California Air Quality Management District (AQMD) announced a settlement under which SoCal Gas will pay $8.5 million to cover costs associated with the massive blow out at their Aliso Canyon facility last year, resulting in the largest methane leak in US history.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, joined Congressman Mark Sanford (R-SC) in introducing legislation that would permanently prohibit the use of guarantee fees (g-fees) as a budget offset.

The bipartisan Risk Management and Homeowner Stability Act, would add a section to the Budget Act of 1974 permanently prohibiting the use of g-fees to offset unrelated spending.