Brad Sherman

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Brad Sherman
Brad Sherman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 27th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
January 3, 1997
Preceded by Anthony C. Beilenson
Born October 24, 1954 (1954-10-24) (age 53)
Los Angeles, California
Political party Democratic
Spouse Lisa Kaplan
Residence Sherman Oaks, California
Religion Jewish

Bradley J. "Brad" Sherman (born October 24, 1954) is an American politician. He has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing California's 27th congressional district. He was born in Los Angeles, California, was educated at the University of California, Los Angeles and Harvard Law School, and was a lawyer and accountant before entering the House. He also served two terms on the California State Board of Equalization.

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[edit] Personal life

On December 3, 2006, Sherman married Lisa Nicola Kaplan, a foreign affairs officer for the U.S. State Department[1], and the wedding was announced on the Colbert Report. Sherman is also known for his sense of humor as he and his mother often make light of his baldness by passing out combs as a campaign prop.

[edit] Committee Assignments

  • Committee on Foreign Affairs
    • Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade (CHAIRMAN)
    • Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia
  • Committee on Financial Services
    • Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises
    • Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
    • Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology
  • Judiciary Committee
    • Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ nytimes.com
Preceded by
Conway Collis		 Member, California Board of Equalization, 4th District
1991–1997		 Succeeded by
John Chiang
Preceded by
Anthony C. Beilenson		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 24th congressional district
1997–2003		 Succeeded by
Elton Gallegly
Preceded by
Adam Schiff		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 27th congressional district
2003 – present		 Incumbent
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