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Brad Sherman

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U.S. Representative · California-32 · 105th-119th, 29 years 7 months
Legislation
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced May 26, 2026·May 26, 2026 — 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.
Health
Introduced
This bill establishes a federal price regulation system for prescription drugs by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish "fair prices" for all approved medications, biologics, insulin, and vaccines based on recommendations from a new Prescription Drug Price Regulatory Commission. Drug manufacturers must offer these fair prices to eligible patients, pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers beginning in 2027, with fair prices to be published by July 1 of the preceding year. Manufacturers who fail to comply face substantial civil penalties equal to 10 times the price difference multiplied by the number of units sold. The bill uses pricing data from comparable reference countries including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom to establish fair prices, though the Secretary may adjust prices if circumstances change significantly or temporarily waive requirements to ensure drug availability.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced May 13, 2026·May 13, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation
Introduced
This bill would impose a federal excise tax on crude oil profits and use the revenues to provide rebates to individual taxpayers. The tax applies to oil companies and importers that extract or import more than 100,000 barrels daily, and would be levied on crude oil prices exceeding $75 per barrel, adjusted annually for inflation. The tax would remain in effect until the President declares that hostilities with Iran have ended, the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened, and oil prices drop below $75 per barrel. Revenues collected from the tax would be deposited into a new Iran War Gasoline Price Relief Fund and distributed as quarterly rebates to eligible U.S. individuals, with the IRS determining rebate amounts based on fund revenues and the number of eligible recipients. The legislation would take effect for oil extracted or imported after the bill's enactment, with rebates beginning in taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced May 7, 2026·May 7, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Introduced
This bill would ban U.S. exports of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during any period of military operations against Iran that began in March 2026, continuing until the President declares those operations have ended and certifies that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to global shipping. The prohibition affects oil companies and refineries that would otherwise export these energy products. The bill includes a narrow exception allowing the President to waive the crude oil export ban if crude oil cannot be efficiently refined domestically, though any exported crude would have to be refined abroad and then imported back to the United States. There is no specific funding mechanism or timeline mentioned beyond the condition that the ban ends when military operations cease and shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz resumes. The stated intent is to keep more oil and fuel in the domestic market to help lower gas prices for American consumers during a conflict with Iran.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Mar 4, 2026·Mar 4, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationD125R0(125 co-sponsors)
Introduced
The Direct File Act of 2026 establishes a government-run online tax preparation and filing program that allows individual taxpayers to prepare and file federal income tax returns for free directly through the IRS. The program, which must be user-friendly, mobile-accessible, and available in multiple languages, will use IRS data to pre-fill tax information when possible and feature a question-based interview system to simplify the filing process. Starting in 2028, at least 50 percent of taxpayers in participating states will be eligible to use the program, with the IRS required to expand eligibility to the maximum extent possible and report annually to Congress on usage and satisfaction. The bill also voids any existing agreements that restrict the government's ability to provide tax preparation services and prohibits the IRS from entering into new such agreements. Additionally, the legislation allows states that participate to integrate their own state income tax filing into the federal system and provides participating states up to $1 million in grants to develop compatible state filing functionality. Congress has authorized funding for the program through fiscal year 2035.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jan 27, 2026·Jan 27, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsD23R0(23 co-sponsors)
Introduced
The Evan Anzoo Memorial Act requires the federal government's Comptroller General to investigate and report on deaths caused by recent disruptions to U.S. international aid programs. Specifically, the bill mandates a comprehensive report within one year examining how many people died in 2025 and are expected to die over the next five years due to USAID service interruptions, particularly focusing on access to critical treatments for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other medical services in countries like South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Thailand. The legislation names ten specific individuals, mostly children, who reportedly died after losing access to USAID-provided medical care, and requires investigators to determine whether these deaths resulted directly from the aid disruptions. The report must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available, with an interim update required within six months. The bill includes no specific funding amount but obligates the Comptroller General's office to conduct the investigation as part of its existing duties.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jan 21, 2026·Jan 21, 2026 — 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.
International AffairsD1R0(1 co-sponsor)
Introduced
The Hands Off Greenland Act prohibits the U.S. President from deploying American military troops to Greenland without an explicit invitation from the Kingdom of Denmark, which has sovereignty over the island territory. The bill blocks federal funding for any military deployment to Greenland except in response to a direct Danish invitation. The legislation applies immediately upon enactment and affects the Department of Defense and any military operations planning involving Greenland. No new funding is created or required by this bill; rather, it restricts how existing defense appropriations can be used. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Armed Services for consideration.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Sep 4, 2025·Sep 4, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentD17R0(17 co-sponsors)
Introduced
The Nationwide Right to Unionize Act would eliminate state "right-to-work" laws by repealing the federal provision that currently allows states to ban union security agreements. Under existing law, workers in right-to-work states cannot be required to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment, even if a union represents their workplace. This bill would eliminate that option, effectively requiring all states to allow unions to negotiate contracts that make union membership or dues payment mandatory for employees. The legislation would apply nationwide to workers in unionized workplaces and would affect both private-sector employees and potentially public employees depending on how it is implemented. No specific funding or timeline provisions are included in the bill text provided.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 29, 2025·Jul 29, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
CommerceD19R0(19 co-sponsors)
Introduced
The Click to Cancel Act of 2025 would turn a Federal Trade Commission rule into federal law to make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions and other recurring payment services. The bill codifies the FTC's Negative Option Rule issued in November 2024, which requires companies to provide a simple, straightforward cancellation process that is just as easy as signing up. This legislation would affect any business offering subscription services—from streaming services to gym memberships to software subscriptions—by legally mandating they allow customers to cancel with a single click or comparable action. The FTC would enforce the law using the same tools and penalties available under existing consumer protection laws, treating violations as unfair or deceptive business practices. The bill does not specify new funding requirements, as enforcement would fall under the FTC's existing authority and budget.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Jul 14, 2025·Jul 14, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorD82R82(164 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Introduced
This bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce special commemorative coins for two upcoming Olympic Games: the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics and Paralympics and the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics and Paralympics. For each games, the Treasury will mint coins in four denominations (gold $5 coins, silver $1 coins, half-dollar clad coins, and proof silver coins) in specified quantities, with designs celebrating U.S. Olympic athletes selected in consultation with the relevant organizing committees. Sales will include surcharges—ranging from $5 to $50 per coin depending on denomination—that will be directed to the respective games' organizing committees to support hosting costs and youth sports programs. The program is designed to cost the federal government nothing, with the Treasury responsible for cost recovery, and coin sales are limited to the year each games occurs, though the Mint may increase production if market demand warrants.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Mar 25, 2025·Mar 25, 2025 — 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.
International AffairsD15R9(24 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Introduced
This bill requires the President to impose economic and immigration sanctions against the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC), a Palestinian militant group, within 90 days of enactment. The sanctions include freezing any PRC assets in the United States and barring PRC members and affiliates from entering the country or obtaining visas, with any existing visas immediately revoked. The bill cites the PRC's participation in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and its history of attacks against Americans, Israelis, and Palestinians since 2000 as justification. Additionally, the bill requires the State Department to report within 90 days on whether two other groups—Lion's Den and the PRC—meet the criteria for formal designation as global terrorists and foreign terrorist organizations, with ongoing reviews every two years thereafter. The President may waive sanctions for up to 180-day periods for national security reasons or terminate them if the group ceases terrorism activities or disbands.
BillHousePassed House
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Mar 18, 2025·Jun 24, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorD16R9(25 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Passed
Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act This bill allows a registered investment company to exclude from the calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses those incurred indirectly from investment in a business development company. Acquired fund fees and expenses is a required line item on a fund's fee schedule that provides the operating expenses of the fund.
BillHouseIntroduced
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Mar 4, 2025·Mar 4, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsD50R2(52 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Introduced
The Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act directs the State Department to review and potentially ease travel restrictions on Americans visiting North Korea, particularly for family and humanitarian reasons like attending funerals. The bill calls on the Secretary of State to pursue formal diplomatic negotiations to replace the 1953 Korean War armistice with a binding peace agreement, and to explore establishing diplomatic liaison offices between the United States and North Korea. The Secretary must submit two reports to Congress within 180 days outlining the results of the travel restriction review and a roadmap for achieving a permanent peace agreement. The bill affects approximately 100,000 Americans with relatives in North Korea and seeks to advance diplomacy while maintaining the existing status of U.S. military forces in South Korea.
BillHousePassed House
U.S. House of Representatives·Introduced Feb 4, 2025·Feb 11, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentD37R9(46 co-sponsors)DRBipartisan
Passed
This bill makes it easier for disabled veterans to qualify for certain federal housing assistance programs by excluding their VA disability benefits from income calculations used to determine eligibility. The legislation specifically applies to the HUD-VASH program, which provides rental assistance vouchers to homeless veterans, and any future housing programs for veterans built on VA property. Under current rules, veterans' disability compensation and pension benefits count as income, which can make them ineligible for housing assistance even though these benefits are often their primary source of support. The bill passed the House on February 10, 2025, and now moves to the Senate for consideration. The legislation does not include specific funding amounts or implementation timelines, as it modifies existing program eligibility rules rather than creating new spending.