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Brad Sherman

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Brad Sherman is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 30th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Sherman has focused on various issues including financial regulation, foreign policy, and technology. He has been an advocate for consumer protection and has worked on legislation related to economic stability and national security. Throughout his tenure, he has participated in numerous congressional committees and has been involved in significant legislative efforts.

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October 2, 2026

This is not what should be going on in our malls.

— Brad Sherman

Jul 23, 2026

I predict someone will introduce a resolution of disapproval and I invite members of this committee who have worked with us to prevent nuclear weapons in the Middle East, from non-democratic countries, to join in that effort.

theguardian.com
Jul 23, 2026

Is there any reason we should be bombing Iran because they won’t agree to limit their nuclear program while telling Saudi Arabia we give them the green light and they don’t even have to agree to these additional inspections?

theguardian.com
Jul 23, 2026

There are those who think that the Saudi possession of nuclear technology is totally benign, but I’ve been involved in this for a long time, and I remember when the most powerful monarch in the Middle East was a good friend of America. And…

theguardian.com
Feb 17, 2025

As a private citizen who has been the subject of SEC enforcement—and as someone with an outspoken personal vendetta against the agency and its mission—Mr. Musk's involvement in any decisions regarding the future of the agency is highly…

newsweek.com
Apr 30, 2024

The four agencies dealing with bank mergers... should provide updated guidelines and regulations for approving bank mergers.

congress.gov
Apr 16, 2024

I would point out that many of us on this committee urged that we arm Ukraine before February 2022.

congress.gov
Apr 16, 2024

Sudan is more likely to violate the U.N. than Russia.

congress.gov
Apr 16, 2024

And now it is critical that we provide weapons to Taiwan because an invasion of Taiwan would be an even worse outcome for our national security.

congress.gov
Apr 15, 2024

If the Supreme Court really wants to cause a tailspin for our economy... it would rule that the Fed is unconstitutional.

congress.gov
Apr 15, 2024

Well, who amongst us has not sent in our payment late, and why should that fee be all they can get from us?

congress.gov
Apr 9, 2024

It is long past time that companies report how resilient they are, and hopefully move to become more resilient.

congress.gov
Apr 9, 2024

It is long past time that companies report what effect they have on our climate, and hopefully, society will insist that they try to reduce that effect.

congress.gov
Mar 20, 2024

If you guys screw it up, don't blame the Europeans, and if you oppose these rules, don't enlist as xenophobia.

congress.gov
Mar 20, 2024

Can I be assured that you are getting more input from Americans than Europeans in writing these rules?

congress.gov
Mar 20, 2024

In a capitalist society, the allocation of capital is critical, and it is often a fight between Wall Street and my local pizzeria.

congress.gov
Mar 20, 2024

It seems odd that those who oppose this improvement in our regulations are listing xenophobia...

congress.gov
Mar 20, 2024

TikTok has come to mind. It's a national security issue. It's also an economic issue and one of fairness.

congress.gov
Mar 20, 2024

I'm hoping that I can get you to co-sponsor what is now bipartisan legislation to say that we do not provide tax incentives for investing in Chinese-based companies.

congress.gov
Mar 20, 2024

We have a capital gains allowance built into our tax code because we believe that encouraging people to invest in stocks means that you build the economy.

congress.gov
Mar 19, 2024

Finally, we have it. And I think the SEC did a good job on a very difficult thing.

congress.gov
Mar 19, 2024

I think we are just catching up with mandates that we imposed in 2010.

congress.gov
Mar 19, 2024

I think the ratings on C-SPAN 3 will go through the roof to the moon.

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