Congressman Brad Sherman

Representing the 30th District of CALIFORNIA

Consumer Protection

For specific inquiries concerning my work and views on Consumer Protection issues, please contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

 

More on Consumer Protection

May 7, 2014

Embattled Clippers owner Donald Sterling may be able to write off his critics, but if two state lawmakers have their way, he won't have the same option with the $2.5-million fine imposed on him by the NBA.

Two state Assembly members from Los Angeles filed legislation Tuesday that would prevent sports team owners from writing off league fines as a business expense when they file their state income tax returns.

Apr 22, 2014

Sherman Announces How Los Angeles Residents Can Find Out If They Have Unclaimed Tax Refunds. LA County Has $60 Million in Undelivered & Unclaimed Returns. Plus Tips to Avoid to Tax Scams & Fraud

Apr 15, 2014



LA County Has $60 Million in Undelivered & Unclaimed Returns
Plus Tips to Avoid to Tax Scams & Fraud

Apr 9, 2013

 WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the “Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Exist Act,” in the House and Senate respectively. Under the legislation, any institution that is too big to fail will be broken up and reorganized to avoid more government bailouts and future risk to the economy.

Oct 20, 2010

[Washington, DC] – Congressman Brad Sherman led a bipartisan group of nine lawmakers in writing to the General Counsel of the Federal Housing Finance Authority (FHFA), Alfred Pollard, in support of the FHFA’s draft regulation to restrict private transfer fee covenants. 

May 7, 2010

By Congressman Brad Sherman

As of April 27, 2010, domestic air travelers were spared of lengthy airplane delays on the tarmac and will enjoy additional consumer protections. Although not everyone considers air travel to be fun, it should certainly be safe and free of suffering.

Under a new rule, U.S. airlines operating domestic flights may not permit an aircraft to remain on the tarmac at large and medium hub airports (LAX and Burbank Airport) for more than three hours without deplaning passengers. Three hours is still too long but this is a reasonable start.

Apr 28, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Starting Thursday domestic air travelers will be spared of lengthy airplane delays on the tarmac and will enjoy additional consumer protections.

Under the new rule, U.S. airlines operating domestic flights may not permit an aircraft to remain on the tarmac at large and medium hub airports (LAX and Burbank Airport) for more than three hours without deplaning passengers.

Dec 1, 2009

By Congressman Brad Sherman

Last year, I fought against the $700 billion Wall Street bailout (commonly known as “TARP”) sought by former President Bush. Unfortunately, the bill passed and taxpayer money went to the biggest Wall Street firms without adequate controls.

Jun 3, 2009
I am pleased to report a major victory for consumers. Last month, with my strong support, the House passed the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act with a strong bipartisan majority.