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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Snapshot of San Fernando Valley

January 5, 2010

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) released the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest San Fernando Valley Census Report. At his request, the Census Bureau updated the report using detailed data from the 2008 American Community Survey (ACS). The first-ever Valley Census Report was released in December 2006, also at Sherman’s request.

House Approves Federal Aid for Valley Treatment Programs

December 11, 2009

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the House of Representatives approved nearly a million dollars in federal appropriations funding for community justice and drug prevention programs serving the San Fernando Valley.

Issues:Supporting Education

House Approves Nearly One Million for Valley Transportation Projects

December 11, 2009

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the House of Representatives approved nearly one million dollars in federal appropriations funding for highway-rail grade crossing improvements and construction of a transit center in the San Fernando Valley.

Sherman Secures $300,000 in Federal Aid For El Proyecto Del Barrio Clinic

December 11, 2009

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the House of Representatives approved $300,000 in federal appropriations funding for El Proyecto del Barrio for facilities and medical equipment at its Winnetka clinic.

Sherman Secures $400,000 for CSUN Programs

December 11, 2009

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the House of Representatives approved $400,000 in federal appropriations funding for teacher training at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).

The funding was included as part of the conference report for the Consolidated Appropriations Act for the 2010 fiscal year, H.R. 3288.

Issues:Supporting Education

Congressman Sherman's District Work Period Schedule November 11-15

November 9, 2009

Press Release

Wednesday, November 11

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. American Legion Post 193 Veterans Day Memorial

Location: Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Veterans Memorial Park, 14201 Huston

Issues:U.S. - Israel RelationshipSupporting EducationForeign Policy

Sherman Announces Funding for Valley Performing Arts Center

November 3, 2009

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) announced that California State University, Northridge (CSUN) received $165,000 in federal funding for construction of the Valley Performing Arts Center.

Issues:Supporting Education

Congressman Brad Sherman Proposes Legislation to Allow Nighttime Curfews at Valley Airports

November 2, 2009

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman is proposing legislation to allow Bob Hope and Van Nuys Airports to implement mandatory nighttime curfews from 10 PM to 7 AM.

Sherman’s legislation comes in the wake of the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to reject the "Part 161" application submitted by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, which requested a waiver to impose nighttime curfews at the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank.

Congress Provides Additional Funds for Land Acquisition in the Santa Monica Mountains

October 29, 2009

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman announced that $1,000,000 in federal appropriations funding to acquire land for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area was approved by the House.

The funds were secured in the Fiscal Year 2010 Interior and Environment appropriations bill, which w

House Passes Fire Prevention Funds for Valley

October 16, 2009

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the House of Representatives has approved his project request for $500,000 in federal funding for vegetation management in high burn hazard areas in the north San Fernando Valley.

The program will enable the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to clear vegetation in areas that pose the greatest risk of wildfires and threat to life and property.

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