Brad Sherman
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 32 · Congressional District 32
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Profile Snapshot
Brad Sherman is a Democratic Representative from California, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997. Born 1954. Official website: https://sherman.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialBrad Sherman is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 32profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $3,401,860.25 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Opinion-Editorials
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Brad Sherman's Bill to Help Disabled Veterans Access Housing Becomes Law Despite Trump's Refusal to Sign
- VerifiedPublic statement: Sherman, Torres, Chu & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for January 2025 LA Wildfires
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Brad Sherman Highlights Efforts to Advance his “Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act” at Capitol Hill Press Conference
- VerifiedPublic statement: Trump Holds Up Housing Bill, Stabs Homeless Veterans in the Back in Ill-fated Effort to Control Elections
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Brad Sherman Backs Bipartisan Amendment Calling for Release of Armenian Detainees - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Brad Sherman Urges Support for Bipartisan Amendment Calling for Release of Armenian POWs - Congressman Brad Sherman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Brad Sherman (D), California's 32nd District - Substack
- VerifiedNews coverage: Election 2026 results: In CA-32, Rep. Brad Sherman and Larry Thompson advance to runoff - Los Angeles Daily News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Representative Brad Sherman to Face Larry Thompson in November - The New York Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2026 Election Results: In CA-32, Brad Sherman and Larry Thompson lead in the top two spots - Los Angeles Daily News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Article | Brad Sherman turns crypto into a campaign weapon against Democratic challenger - POLITICO Pro
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maxine Waters, Brad Sherman face Democratic challengers in primary calling for new, younger leaders - ABC7 Los Angeles
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Brad Sherman Secures Over $1 Million in Federal Funds to Support Jewish Community Safety - Congressman Brad Sherman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Brad Sherman, CA-32 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: Anna Wilding, CA-32 Candidate, Challenges Rep. Brad Sherman Over Iran Policy, Urges Diplomacy - The National Law Review
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-05-26: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-03-04: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-01-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-01-21: 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 jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-09-04: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2025-07-29: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-07-14: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-03-25: 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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iv class="block block--drupaltheme68-brad-sherman-content"> Image July 11, 2026 Press Release Despite President Donald Trump's refusal to sign it, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — including Congressman Brad Sherman's Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA) — officially became law. Issues : Consumer Protection Economy Taxes and Trade Supporting Veterans Read More Image <img loading="lazy" src
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ia-center/press-releases/sherman-torres-chu-lofgren-lead-ca-democratic-delegation-demanding" aria-label="Read more about Sherman, Torres, Chu & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for January 2025 LA Wildfires " class="btn btn-primary">Read More Image June 25, 2026 Press Release Congressman Brad Sherman led a press conference on Capitol Hill to highlight his Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act — legislation to formally bring an end to America's longest-running forever
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