Biography
Bradley James Sherman, born on October 24, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving California's 32nd Congressional District. Raised in Southern California, Sherman has been a dedicated public servant since 1997, currently in his fourteenth term. Throughout his tenure, he has been a staunch advocate for working families, focusing on environmental standards, education, healthcare reform, and the protection of Social Security and Medicare. Sherman has also been instrumental in consumer rights, contributing to the establishment of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles , graduating summa cum laude in 1974.
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Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, graduating magna cum laude in 1979.
Political Experience
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California State Board of Equalization: Served as a member from 1991 to 1996, including tenure as Chairman from 1991 to 1995. During this period, he led efforts to repeal the snack tax, alleviating inconsistent tax burdens on Californians.
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U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 1996, representing various districts due to redistricting, including the 24th, 27th, 30th, and currently the 32nd Congressional District. Sherman has been a senior member of both the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Financial Services Committee. He has chaired subcommittees such as the Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets, and the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Notable Achievements
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Environmental Advocacy: Authored an amendment in 1997 that allocated an additional $700 million for the acquisition of environmentally significant lands, including securing $20 million for the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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Consumer Protection: Played a pivotal role in establishing the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, safeguarding consumers from exploitative financial practices.
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LGBTQ+ Rights: Consistently recognized as a "Pro-Equality Champion" by the Human Rights Campaign, earning perfect scores on their Congressional Scorecard for his support of pro-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Sherman's extensive experience and dedication to public service underscore his commitment to the constituents of California's 32nd District and the nation.
