Current Issues and Statements

Chairman Berman Announces Intention to Mark Up Armenian Genocide Resolution on March 4

February 5, 2010

Van Nuys, CA - Howard L. Berman (D-CA),  chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced today that it  is his intention to mark up the Armenian Genocide resolution (H. Res. 252)  on March 4. # # # (full story...)

Ugandan Anti-Gay Legislation Threatens Human Rights, Reverses Gains in HIV/AIDS Fight, Berman Says

February 3, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced a bipartisan congressional resolution condemning anti-gay legislation now making its way through the parliament in Uganda.“The proposed Ugandan bill not only threatens human (full story...)

Rep. Berman Commends President Obama's Focus on Jobs and the Middle Class in State of the Union Address

January 27, 2010

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Berman commended the President for laying out a plan to create jobs, cut the deficit, hold big banks accountable, and keep middle class jobs here in America in his State of the Union address tonight.  The (full story...)

Earthquake in Haiti: Fast, Flexible Resources Needed to Respond, Berman Says

January 13, 2010

How you can help; Inquiring about loved ones in Haiti  Statement by Congressman Howard L. Berman, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Van Nuys, CA – Wednesday, January 13, 2010 "This disaster has had devastating consequences for countless Haitians, and (full story...)

Rep. Berman Votes to Create Jobs, Provide Emergency Relief for Americans Looking for Work

December 16, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to create and save more American jobs by making targeted investments in areas that will grow the economy over the long term, including highways, public transit, construction, small businesses, job training and hiring (full story...)

House Passes Rep. Berman's Sanctions Legislation to Prevent Iran from Achieving Nuclear Weapons Capability

December 15, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today started floor debate on the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act by urging the House to act quickly to address an increasingly pressing global security threat. (full story...)

Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Consumers, Hold Wall Street Accountable

December 11, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to help restore common sense to Wall Street with the largest reform of our nation’s financial regulations since the New Deal.  The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act will end taxpayer-funded bailouts (full story...)

Rep. Berman responds to Obama Decision on Afghanistan

December 10, 2009

After inheriting a deteriorating war from his predecessor, I applaud President Obama for taking the time to consult carefully with his generals, diplomats, national security team, and numerous others to form a complete picture of the situation in Afghanistan.  (full story...)

Commemorating World AIDS Day, Berman Urges More Global Efforts to Protect Poor Women from HIV/AIDS

December 1, 2009

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Howard L. Berman (CA-28), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today called on the international community to redouble its efforts to provide comprehensive prevention, treatment, and care for poor women worldwide who are living with (full story...)

Information on the Social Security COLA Formula

November 30, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Many constituents have contacted the office for information on the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).  Here are two reports from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service that explain the COLA calculation. Social Security: Cost-of-Living Adjustments (pdf) The Effect of No (full story...)

Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Seniors' Access to Doctors

November 19, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to preserve seniors’ access to their doctors by fixing the way Medicare pays physicians.  The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act will permanently reform the Medicare payment system, repealing a 21% cut in payments (full story...)

Lift the Ban--Let Americans Visit Cuba (Opinion-Editorial in The Miami Herald)

November 17, 2009

Sen. Richard G. Lugar and Rep. Howard L. Berman  The Miami Herald  November 17, 2009  U.S. law lets American citizens travel to any country on earth, friend or foe -- with one exception: Cuba. It's time for us to (full story...)

Rep. Berman votes to extend unemployment insurance benefits, homebuyers' tax credit, business tax relief to stimulate local economy

November 5, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The Emergency Unemployment (full story...)

Rep. Berman votes to further protect consumers from unfair, abusive credit card company actions

November 4, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to accelerate critical reforms that will protect consumers from the abusive practices of the credit card industry. By moving up the start date of much of the Credit CARD Act, Congress can limit the worst practices (full story...)

House Foreign Affairs Committee to Mark Up Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act

October 15, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Howard L. Berman (CA-28), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (H.R. 2194): “The committee will mark up the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act on (full story...)

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