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Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

DDemocratCA-32 · Representative
52
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone4
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency44
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
29
Total Statements
19
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 9Immigration: 5Housing: 4Foreign Policy: 3Israel: 3Veterans: 3Environment: 2Labor: 2Trade: 2Social Security: 2Infrastructure: 2Crime & Justice: 1Healthcare: 1Gun Policy: 1Defense: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 24Urgent: 3Bipartisan: 1Ceremonial: 1

Statements (29)

Floor Speech2026-05-29Ceremonial
CELEBRATING THE ESTEEMED CAREERS OF RABBI STEWART VOGEL AND RABBI RICHARD CAMRAS

CELEBRATING THE ESTEEMED CAREERS OF RABBI STEWART VOGEL AND RABBI RICHARD CAMRAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E500] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
SHARAREH MOGHADDAM'S DETENTION

SHARAREH MOGHADDAM'S DETENTION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2772-H2774] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04
Sponsored: Direct File Act of 2026

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: Direct File Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Floor Speech2026-01-27ImmigrationTrade
COSPONSORING THE STOP EXCESSIVE FORCE IN IMMIGRATION ACT

COSPONSORING THE STOP EXCESSIVE FORCE IN IMMIGRATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E76] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-01-27Taxes
Sponsored: Evan Anzoo Memorial Act

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: Evan Anzoo Memorial Act. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Floor Speech2026-01-21Taxes
Sponsored: Hands Off Greenland Act

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: Hands Off Greenland Act. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the…

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Floor Speech2026-01-12HealthcareForeign PolicyIsrael
TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL DELUG

TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL DELUG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E25] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE…

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Press Release2025-09-30
Need Help with a Federal Agency?

Need Help with a Federal Agency? Need Help with a Federal Agency? Image or Video Image Arya.Ansari@ma… Tue, 09/30/2025 - 11:48 Summary Congressman Sherman's Constituent Services Team stands ready to assist with any questions or problems you might encounter with federal agencies. Click here to learn…

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Floor Speech2025-09-04Labor
Sponsored: Nationwide Right to Unionize Act

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: Nationwide Right to Unionize Act. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2025-07-29
Sponsored: Click to Cancel Act of 2025

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: Click to Cancel Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-07-14
Sponsored: America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Floor Speech2025-03-25Taxes
Sponsored: Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…

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Floor Speech2025-03-18TaxesHousing
Sponsored: Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Press Release2025-03-11Urgent
FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Wildfire Disaster Assistance

FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Wildfire Disaster Assistance FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Wildfire Disaster Assistance Image or Video Image Arya.Ansari@ma… Tue, 03/11/2025 - 12:08 Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline for Los Angeles wildfire…

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Floor Speech2025-03-04Taxes
Sponsored: Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Floor Speech2025-02-27Immigration
IN MEMORY OF PE KHA LAU

IN MEMORY OF PE KHA LAU Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H911-H912] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] IN…

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Floor Speech2025-02-27BipartisanImmigrationAbortionTaxes
PROBLEMS CAUSED BY DOGE CUTS

PROBLEMS CAUSED BY DOGE CUTS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H909-H911] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2025-02-07Urgent
Brad Sherman: Mr. President, please don’t abolish FEMA

Brad Sherman: Mr. President, please don’t abolish FEMA Brad Sherman: Mr. President, please don’t abolish FEMA Congressman Sherman releases an editorial in the Los Angeles Daily News to defend the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) against President Donald Trump's threats to dismantle the…

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Floor Speech2025-02-04TaxesHousingVeterans
Sponsored: Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act

Brad Sherman sponsored this legislation: Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Floor Speech2025-01-16UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR30HRES5
PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT

PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Pages H191-H202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-01-14HousingHR28HR153
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [House] [Pages H139-H140] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-01-13HousingHR152HR192
FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE COORDINATION ACT

FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE COORDINATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H107-H108] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-01-11
Federal Assistance to Fire Victims

Federal Assistance to Fire Victims Federal Assistance to Fire Victims Image or Video Image Arya.Ansari@ma… Sat, 01/11/2025 - 14:27 Summary This assistance is designed to help cover costs not covered by insurance. Link Learn More

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Press Release2025-01-09
Los Angeles Wildfire Resources

Los Angeles Wildfire Resources Los Angeles Wildfire Resources Image or Video Image Arya.Ansari@ma… Wed, 01/08/2025 - 19:32 Summary Resources and Information for those impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires Link Click Here

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Press Release2025-01-09
Los Angeles Wildfire Resources

Los Angeles Wildfire Resources Los Angeles Wildfire Resources Information for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Fires. Arya.Ansari@ma… Wed, 01/08/2025 - 20:22 January 10, 2025

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Press Release2023-04-12
Sherman Town Halls

Sherman Town Halls Sherman Town Halls Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 23:58 Summary Congressman Brad Sherman has held over 250 Town Hall meetings during his time in Congress. Click here to sign-up for our next Town Hall meeting. Link Learn More

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Press Release2023-04-12Infrastructure
Valley Transportation

Valley Transportation Valley Transportation Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:45 Summary Since my arrival in Congress, I have helped lead the effort to reduce congestion on our local roads and highways and improve transit service throughout our community. Link Learn More

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Press Release2023-04-12
Serving the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside

Serving the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside Serving the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:37 Summary Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) was born and raised in southern California and represents California’s 32nd…

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Press Release2023-01-03TaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Help with a Federal Agency

Help with a Federal Agency Help with a Federal Agency Image admin Tue, 01/03/2023 - 01:04 If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While…

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