SHERMAN, BRAD (a Representative from California)

Appointments

House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards, H5171 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 3471), H7051 [13NO]

Afridi, Shakeel: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan (see H. Res. 86), H701 [27FE]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 1731), H5884 [26SE]

American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H5589 [17SE]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 847), H2125 [17AP]

Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H6344 [7OC]

Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 683), H1860 [9AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 189), H2393 [26AP]

Aviation: allow mandatory nighttime curfews at certain airports (see H.R. 2120), H2911 [22MY]

C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]

CFTC: provide equal treatment for utility special entities using utility operations-related swaps (see H.R. 1038), H1958 [11AP]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley honoring the 50th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H.R. 360), H1398 [13MR]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H279 [23JA]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H2351 [25AP]

Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see H.R. 812), H627 [25FE]

——— require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 482), H1860 [9AP]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (see H. Res. 131), H4040 [25JN]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 34), H5806 [23SE]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 312), H1860 [9AP]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2364), H3591 [13JN]

Credit unions: extend insurance coverage to amounts held in a member account on behalf of another person (see H.R. 3468), H7050 [13NO]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H416 [6FE]

Cyprus: reaffirm commitment to reunification, guarantee human rights, condemn attempts to use current economic crisis to impose a settlement of people, and affirm dominion over its Exclusive Economic Zone (see H. Res. 187), H3929 [19JN]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H4078 [26JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1595), H2536 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 1907), H2567 [9MY]

——— provide for a national public outreach and education campaign to raise public awareness of women’s preventive health (see H.R. 2457), H3988 [20JN]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (see H.R. 1151), H2575 [13MY]

——— encourage nomination and confirmation of individual for position of Inspector General of the Dept. of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors (see H. Res. 273), H4081 [26JN]

——— enhance security for facilities and personnel at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad (see H.R. 2723), H4724 [18JY]

——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see H.R. 301), H5554 [16SE]

——— list Vietnam as a ‘‘Country of Particular Concern’’ relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 218), H3358 [12JN]

——— submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (see H.R. 3509), H7253 [19NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 1452), H7153 [15NO]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1286), H1718 [20MR]

EPA: regulate wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 2825), H5087 [25JY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 28), H1858 [9AP]

ERISA: modify definition of fiduciary to exclude appraisers of employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 2041), H5403 [2AU]

FAA: issue regulations to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas of Los Angeles County, CA (see H.R. 456), H341 [4FE]

FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H7112 [14NO]

FHA: ensure that any authority of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund to borrow amounts from the Treasury is used only to pay mortgage insurance claims (see H.R. 1028), H1911 [10AP]

Financial institutions: encourage institutions to work with their customers affected by the Government shutdown who may be facing short-term financial hardship and long-term damage to their creditworthiness (see H. Con. Res. 60), H6545 [11OC]

——— establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 1261), H1630 [19MR]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 688), H544 [14FE]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 749), H594 [15FE]

Firearms: enhance criminal penalties for straw purchasers of firearms (see H.R. 404), H280 [23JA]

——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2485 [7MY]

——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 137), H818 [28FE]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 141), H818 [28FE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 138), H86 [14JA]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 437), H300 [29JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2738), H4724 [18JY]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 1409), H4039 [25JN] (see H.R. 1926), H4080 [26JN]

General William H. Gourley Federal Outpatient Clinic—A Joint VA-DOD Health Care Facility, Marina, CA: designate (see H.R. 272), H3253 [6JN]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see H.R. 3212), H6011 [28SE]

Hinduism: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 47), H4599 [17JY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H5884 [26SE]

House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2354 [25AP]

House Rules: prohibit consideration of any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country (see H. Res. 88), H702 [27FE]

——— prohibit consideration of any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 88), H818 [28FE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 436), H7627 [10DE]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 519), H1911 [10AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 15), H6173 [2OC]

Insurance: require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1531), H1991 [12AP]

Internet: prevent transformation into a tool of censorship and surveillance, promote freedom of expression, and restore confidence in the integrity of U.S. businesses (see H.R. 491), H5348 [1AU]

Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H6999 [12NO]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H4599 [17JY]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H700 [27FE]

——— observe Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, acknowledge the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance, and recognize U.S. tour of the Cyrus Cylinder (see H. Res. 130), H1719 [20MR]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see H. Res. 252), H3251 [6JN]

Iraq: condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya, call for resettlement of camp residents, allow outside assessment of the camp, and return residents to Camp Ashraf to improve protection (see H. Res. 89), H815 [28FE]

——— recognize the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq and reaffirm U.S. friendship with such people (see H. Res. 422), H7608 [9DE]

Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats (see H.R. 1992), H6957 [30OC]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 1130), H1395 [13MR]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H1994 [12AP]

——— recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 104), H86 [14JA] (see H.R. 2846), H5093 [26JY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1322 [6MR]

James ‘Jim’ Kohnen Post Office, Dublin, CA: designate (see H.R. 1671), H2246 [23AP]

James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 1378), H1824 [21MR]

Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (see H. Res. 222), H4040 [25JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn nuclear device test and support additional sanctions (see H. Res. 65), H550 [14FE]

——— improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H2391 [26AP]

Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (see H. Con. Res. 41), H5176 [30JY]

Los Angeles, CA: celebrate upcoming 2015 Special Olympics World Games (see H. Res. 317), H5050 [24JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: delay implementation schedule of the reductions of disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 1920), H4309 [9JY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1319 [6MR]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1064), H1355 [12MR] (see H.R. 1155), H1425 [14MR]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 719), H546 [14FE]

National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 2553), H4142 [27JN]

National Minority Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 154), H2125 [17AP]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2656 [15MY]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 1356), H1823 [21MR]

Nuclear energy: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (see H.R. 3766), H8109 [12DE]

Patent and Trademark Office: end application of budget sequestration (see H.R. 2582), H5404 [2AU]

Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H8132 [23DE]

Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1150), H8112 [12DE]

Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 269), H169 [15JA]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H2354 [25AP]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 289), H4213 [8JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H2158 [18AP]

Securities Exchange Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 797), H2958 [23MY]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1795), H7312 [20NO]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of interstate horseracing (see H.R. 2012), H7508 [4DE]

Sri Lanka: support internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation, address allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater media freedom and humanitarian organization access (see H. Res. 247), H5834 [25SE]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 1692), H2297 [24AP]

Syria: provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 1327), H1821 [21MR]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H6998 [12NO]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 1738), H2350 [25AP]

——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H2913 [22MY]

——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 4), H33 [3JA]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 901), H1550 [15MR]

——— reduce international tax avoidance and restore a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. 1555), H2025 [15AP]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 1554), H2025 [15AP]

Turkey: support an equitable and stable relationship with Armenia based on full acknowledgment of facts and consequences of the Armenian Genocide and fair and just resolution of this crime against humanity (see H. Res. 227), H2914 [22MY]

——— urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 188), H3592 [13JN]

——— urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 136), H1825 [21MR]

Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines (see H. Res. 408), H7051 [13NO]

——— express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, support relief and reconstruction assistance, and commend the Filipino-American community for disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 404), H7053 [13NO]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 436), H7627 [10DE]

Vietnam: prohibit duty-free treatment of imports into the U.S. under the Generalized System of Preferences of the Trade Act (see H.R. 1682), H2246 [23AP]

——— promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1897), H3253 [6JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H221 [22JA]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]

Weapons: increase sanctions on entities who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea goods, services, or technology for chemical, biological, or advanced conventional weapons proliferation activities (see H.R. 893), H814 [28FE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H5344 [1AU]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 43), H7112 [14NO]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H4214 [8JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts (see H.R. 1450), H1857 [9AP]

Israel: include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 300), H170 [15JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Financial institutions: address the concept of ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ through improved regulation and breaking up large banks in order to prevent future Government bailouts (H.R. 1450), H1859 [9AP]

Israel: include in the visa waiver program (H.R. 300), H173 [15JA]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 367), H6028 [30SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6000 [28SE], H6091 [1OC], H6236 [4OC]

Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth: establish (H.R. 3273), H6395• [8OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2397), E1130• [24JY]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (H.R. 749), H1338 [12MR]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6091 [1OC], H6236 [4OC]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 367), H6028 [30SE]

Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (H.R. 850), H5236 [31JY], H6236 [4OC], H7494 [4DE]

——— impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, H7494 [4DE]

——— oppose development of nuclear weapons and possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and provide relief from sanctions only upon complete abandonment of nuclear weapons program, H7493 [4DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation, H6000 [28SE]

——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate, H6028 [30SE]

Privacy: prohibit funding to any U.S. agency, including the National Security Agency, to collect records that pertain to persons not subject to an investigation, E1130• [24JY]

Votes: position on missed, H1372• [13MR], H4157• [28JN], H4229• [9JY], E1328• [17SE]

Tributes

Black, Joyce, E1458• [8OC]

Dershowitz, Zvi, E781• [4JN]

Feinstein, Edward, E581• [30AP]

Michalski, Richard P., E1026• [9JY]

Zine, Dennis P., E1002• [28JN]