SHERMAN, BRAD (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: require report that describes current restrictions imposed by Taliban on women and girls in Afghanistan since August 2021 (see H.R. 7669), H2371 [3MR]

Animals: oppose use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats (see H. Res. 985), H1977 [3FE]

Caribbean nations: authorize appropriations for Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, enhance U.S.-Caribbean security partnership, and prioritize disaster resilience (see H.R. 4368), H949 [20JA]

China: condemn coercive actions against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirm U.S. commitment to allies in Indo-Pacific region (see H. Res. 971), H1912 [23JA]

Dept. of Commerce: require license for export, reexport, or in-country transfer of certain integrated circuits (see H.R. 6875), H1352 [22JA]

——— submit annual report on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of China (see H.R. 6275), H1173 [21JA]

Dept. of Education: provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 7340), H2029 [4FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish demonstration program to test mandatory coverage of treatment for wound care for epidermolysis bullosa under Medicaid (see H.R. 7877), H2552 [17MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish certain limitations on Federal immigration enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5973), H1916 [27JA]

——— making appropriations (see H.R. 7481), H2552 [17MR]

——— remove U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding allocated in One Big Beautiful Bill Act (see H.R. 7346), H2029 [4FE]

——— require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide notice in case of transfer of immigration detainee to new facility (see H.R. 5073), H13 [6JA]

Dept. of HUD: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (see H.R. 6644), H921 [15JA]

Dept. of Justice: establish task force on anti-Sikh hate and discrimination (see H.R. 7100), H925 [16JA]

Dept. of State: designate coordinator for hybrid warfare accountability and submit report identifying Chinese entities materially supporting Russia’s defense industrial base and recommending appropriate sanctions (see H.R. 7632), H2234 [20FE]

——— develop strategy on efforts to strengthen subnational cooperation between U.S. and Mexico to combat trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids (see H.R. 4532), H1173 [21JA]

——— develop strategy to strengthen U.S.-European nuclear energy cooperation and combat Russian malign influence in nuclear energy sector in Europe (see H.R. 2504), H2370 [3MR]

——— enhance diplomatic engagement on international biotechnology and biosecurity matters (see H.R. 7653), H2371 [3MR]

——— establish Center for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention (see H.R. 7052), H1173 [21JA]

——— establish Initiative on Foreign Investment Screening (see H.R. 7675), H2474 [5MR]

——— include Taiwan among list of recipient countries for which shorter certification and reporting periods apply and expedite licensing for allies transferring military equipment to Taiwan (see H.R. 7146), H2120 [10FE]

——— submit report on participation in U.S. educational and cultural exchange programs compared to similar Chinese programs (see H.R. 6428), H2370 [3MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: preserve independent funding for Office of Financial Research, establish minimum staffing levels for Financial Stability Oversight Council, and establish minimum funding levels for such staff (see H.R. 7132), H924 [16JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish dental care in same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 210), H2711 [25MR]

——— improve benefits to certain individuals who served under U.S. command in Philippines forces and Philippine Scouts during World War II (see H.R. 6013), H2628 [20MR]

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Post Office Building, Santa Clarita, CA: designate (see H.R. 6164), H2097 [9FE]

Disasters: anniversary of 2025 Southern California wildfires (see H. Res. 980), H134 [7JA]

Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians (see H. Res. 776), H2221 [12FE]

Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 7531), H2217 [12FE]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 3226), H2188 [11FE]

Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 3184), H2551 [17MR]

Foreign aid: authorize and encourage U.S. to pursue model of locally-led development and humanitarian response and expand engagement with local actors and increase its local partner base (see H.R. 6196), H2370 [3MR]

Foreign policy: increase cooperation with countries in Eastern Mediterranean region to strengthen energy security and defense capabilities (see H.R. 3307), H1173 [21JA]

——— prohibit action to, or use of Federal funds to, invade NATO countries and territories (see H.R. 7016), H655 [12JA]

Government: prohibit certain Federal officials, appointees, or employees from engaging in covered transactions involving prediction market contracts tied to Government policy, action, or political outcomes (see H.R. 7004), H615 [9JA]

Immigration: limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see H.R. 1061), H2119 [10FE]

Insurance: provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services relative to congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 3277), H2370 [3MR]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 5509), H2422 [4MR]

Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see H. Res. 993), H925 [16JA]

——— support human rights and Internet freedom and hold Iranian regime accountable for repression of Iranian people (see H.R. 7622), H2234 [20FE]

Israel: improve cooperation between U.S. and Israel to counter unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 7178), H1171 [21JA]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: fly U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of memory (see H. Res. 1107), H2471 [5MR]

Jimmy Lai Day: observance (see H. Res. 930), H1950 [2FE]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 995), H718 [13JA]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 1061), H2219 [12FE]

Medicare: increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting payment changes (see H.R. 879), H2530 [16MR]

New York, NY: mint coins in commemoration of 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on U.S. and support programs at National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 1993), H2297 [24FE]

Noem, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 996), H893 [14JA]

OMB: review and make certain revisions to Standard Occupational Classification System (see H.R. 637), H1949 [2FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 7802), H2419 [4MR]

Russia: prohibit importation of Russian energy products produced at refineries outside Russia (see H.R. 7095), H2712 [25MR]

——— prohibit U.S. persons from providing petroleum equipment or services in energy sector of Russia (see H.R. 7094), H2712 [25MR]

Rustin, Bayard: issue commemorative forever stamp (see H.R. 7441), H2236 [20FE]

Smithsonian Institution: permit National Museum of the American Latino to be located within National Mall Reserve (see H.R. 1330), H1352 [22JA]

Taxation: allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 2089), H1922 [30JA]

——— exclude qualified wildfire relief payments from gross income (see H.R. 7825), H2470 [5MR]

Tibet: commemorate birthday of Dalai Lama and express support for human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of Tibetan people (see H. Res. 515), H1173 [21JA]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence (see H. Con. Res. 69), H252 [8JA]

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 7973), H2595 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: prohibit deployment or assignment of troops for duty to Greenland except at invitation of Denmark (see H.R. 7192), H1172 [21JA]

GAO: submit report on effects of AID stop work order, discontinuation of services, and shuttering of AID (see H.R. 7271), H1915 [27JA]

IRS: codify Direct File program (see H.R. 7806), H2420 [4MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Armed Forces: prohibit deployment or assignment of troops for duty to Greenland except at invitation of Denmark (H.R. 7192), H1172 [21JA]

GAO: submit report on effects of AID stop work order, discontinuation of services, and shuttering of AID (H.R. 7271), H1916 [27JA]

IRS: codify Direct File program (H.R. 7806), H2421 [4MR]

Remarks

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish certain limitations on Federal immigration enforcement personnel (H.R. 5973), E76• [27JA]

Tributes

Delug, Samuel, E25• [12JA]