Brad Sherman
Democrat Representative, District 32, California
10 bills301 cosponsored$2.8M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “was born and raised in southern California” source
Education
Career
- “worked as a CPA [inactive], attorney and Certified Tax Law Specialist” source
Public service
Family
- “Sherman is married to Lisa Kaplan Sherman and they have 3 daughters, Molly, Naomi, and Lucy” source
Also stated
- “has served in the House of Representatives since 1997” source
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Legislation
HRES 1618cosponsor
Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1593cosponsor
Recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10486cosponsor
To provide for the continuation of FEMA operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
HJRES 217cosponsor
Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10476cosponsor
To require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
HRES 1501cosponsor
Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10125cosponsor
NO PROFIT Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
HR 10114cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15642 Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine, California, as the "Mary Kageyama Nomura Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 9902cosponsor
To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HJRES 200cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9473cosponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and became prisoners of war from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
HR 9432cosponsor
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
HR 9400cosponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Americans who were active in rescuing and aiding Jews and other refugees during the period of Nazi Germany's genocidal "Final Solution" policy to murder every Jew in Europe, in recognition of their contributions, which resulted in tens of thousands of Jews and others being spared from almost certain death.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1362cosponsor
Honoring the life, military service, and congressional legacy of the Honorable Charles Bernard Rangel, and his enduring contributions to the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HRES 1366cosponsor
Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1342cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9040sponsor
To establish fair prices for prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
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.
HR 8831cosponsor
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HR 8803sponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profits excise tax on crude oil and to rebate the tax collected back to individual taxpayers until the President declares that all hostilities with Iran have ceased, the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened, and the price of oil drops below $75 per barrel.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Voting Record
275 yea378 nay19 missed2 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Dory BenamiDemocratic$58K raised
- Larry ThompsonRepublican$53K raised
- Marena LinDemocratic$39K raised
- Josh SautterDemocratic$31K raised
- Anna WildingDemocratic$14K raised
- Brad ShermanDemocratic· this member—
- Christopher AhujaDemocratic—
- Jake LevineDemocratic—
Plus 1 more filer with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.8M
Small donors $12KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $828K
Spent $4.1MCash $2.6M
2024 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $21KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $862K
Spent $1.1MCash $3.9M
2022 cycle$2.7M
Small donors $40KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $905K
Spent $2.3MCash $3.0M
2020 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $13KLarge individual $495KPACs $697K
Spent $1.1MCash $2.6M
Top Contributors
NOT-EMPLOYED$107K
NOT-EMPLOYED$23K
THE AZOFF COMPANY$14K
VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS$13K
7-ELEVEN$13K
7-ELEVEN$12K
KITE PHARMA$12K
CAPITAL GROUP$11K
PACHULSKI, STANG, ZIEHL & JONES$10K
KEYES MOTORS$10K
Committees
House Committee on Financial Services
- Capital Markets
- Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
- Financial Institutions
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- East Asia and Pacific
- Middle East and North Africa
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1618: Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HRES 1593: Recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10486: To provide for the continuation of FEMA operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10476: To require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HJRES 217: Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 322025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 322023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 302021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 302019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 302017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 302015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 302013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 272011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 272009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 272007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 272005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 272003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 242001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 241999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 241997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat
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