Protecting Our Environment

Congressman Brad Sherman issued a statement in response to yet another gas leak at Aliso Canyon - the site of the largest natural gas blowout in history.

On the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, Congressman Brad Sherman issued the following statement reflecting on the impact to Pacific Palisades, the federal response, and the continued need for disaster recovery funding.

Congressman Brad Sherman met with California Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss obtaining federal aid for victims of the Palisades and Eaton Fires.

“We stand united with the overwhelming majority of Californians who fundamentally oppose any proposal that would expand offshore drilling and risk our state’s invaluable, ecologically unique coast,” wrote the lawmakers.

Congressman Brad Sherman marked ten years since the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility blowout on October 23, 2015 - the largest release of methane and toxic compounds in U.S. history.

Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), who represents the Pacific Palisades, issued a statement in response to Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) announcing an investigation into the preparedness and response to the January 2025 Palisades Fire.

On August 26th, Congressman Brad Sherman joined federal, state, and local leaders to commemorate the final debris removal operation in the Pacific Palisades Fire recovery area — a major milestone in the aftermath of one of the most destructive fires in recent history.

Congressman Brad Sherman released a statement of support regarding California Governor Gavin Newsom’s updated request to Congress for a disaster supplemental after the January wildfires.