Mar 4, 2026Sponsored
Direct File Act of 2026
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DemocratCalifornia · U.S. Representative
Brad
Sherman
U.S. Representative for California
In office
29 yrsSince Jan 1997
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
71Born Oct 24, 1954
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Sherman has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports IRS direct tax filing for taxpayersSherman sponsored the Direct File Act of 2026 (HR.7806), which would establish a permanent IRS-administered direct electronic filing option for federal tax returns. The bill attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors, indicating substantial congressional interest in the proposal.
- 02Backs diplomatic framework for Korean PeninsulaSherman has repeatedly introduced the Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act, sponsoring both HR.1369 and a reintroduced version, HR.1841. The legislation addresses diplomatic engagement with North Korea. The bill has drawn between 46 and 99 cosponsors across its versions, reflecting recurring congressional attention to the issue.
- 03Advocates for expanded federal union rightsSherman sponsored the Nationwide Right to Unionize Act (HR.5159), which would extend federal protections for workers seeking to form or join unions. The bill has been reintroduced, indicating sustained legislative focus on this area of labor policy.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Brad Sherman is the U.S. Representative for California's 32nd congressional district, a seat he has held since first entering Congress in January 1997. By training, he is an accountant and politician. Over his tenure he has represented several California districts, including the 24th (three terms), the 27th (five terms), and the 30th (five terms), before his current assignment. His district encompasses portions of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County and Simi Valley in Ventura County. His sponsored legislation spans federal tax filing systems (HR.7806), Korean Peninsula diplomacy (HR.1369, HR.1841), labor law (HR.5159), small business investment access (HR.2225), veterans housing (HR.965), and accountability measures related to the October 7 attacks (HR.2346).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Jul 14, 2025Sponsored
America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
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Mar 24, 2023Sponsored
LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act
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Mar 3, 2023Sponsored
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
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Sep 4, 2025Sponsored
Nationwide Right to Unionize Act
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Most of Sherman's $1.75M in cycle receipts came from individuals (52.4%) and PACs (29.7%), with individual giving drawn almost entirely from itemized contributions (99.4% of individual receipts). Top PAC contributors include American Israel Public Affairs Committee Political Action Committee ($15,000), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. PAC ($10,000), Ernst & Young Political Action Committee ($8,000), PricewaterhouseCoopers Political Action Committee ($7,500), and UBS Americas Inc. Political Action Committee ($5,000). Top employer concentrations among itemized donors include The Azoff Company, Capital Group, and Hackman Capital Partners. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $1.77M supporting Sherman, with National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund ($937K) and National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee ($560K) as the top independent spenders; no notable outside spending opposed him.
Total raised · 2026
$1.7M
Cash on hand
$4.8M
Spent
$844K
By source
- Individuals$916K · 52.4%
- PACs$519K · 29.7%
- Other$314K · 17.9%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)0.6%
Top PAC contributors
- AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$15K
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FUNDFEC ↗$10K
- L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PACFEC ↗$10K
- AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- FS INVESTMENTSFEC ↗$8K
- ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$8K
- PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$8K
- SHERMAN VICTORY FUNDFEC ↗$6K
- UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC)FEC ↗$5K
- THE CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES, INC. PACFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- NOT-EMPLOYED$53K· 47 donors
- THE AZOFF COMPANY$14K· 4 donors
- CAPITAL GROUP$11K· 3 donors
- CIVIL SERVICE, INC.$7K· 2 donors
- HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS$7K· 2 donors
- AMERICAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS$7K· 2 donors
- CORDISH COMPANIES$7K· 2 donors
- SIERRA CARE AT THE LAKE, LLC$7K· 2 donors
- HERSHCOVITCH MD PC$7K· 2 donors
- WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP$7K· 4 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2012
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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