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Current Issues and StatementsRep. Berman Votes for Landmark Clean Energy BillJune 26, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to pass landmark clean energy legislation that will limit the pollution that causes climate change, reduce our dangerous dependence on foreign oil, and create millions of new American jobs. The American Clean Energy (full story...) Homeland Security Bill Passes HouseJune 24, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to invest in top priority homeland security programs that will keep Americans safe. The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act emphasizes programs that secure our borders, ports and airports, and help train local (full story...) Rep. Berman Reforms, Improves Veterans' Health ServicesJune 23, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to secure timely health care funding for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act authorizes Congress to approve veterans’ medical care funding one year in (full story...) Rep. Berman Boosts Crime Prevention, Spurs Research and InnovationJune 18, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to approve legislation that invests in two of our nation’s top priorities – protecting Americans at home and spurring scientific research and innovation. The bipartisan Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill begins to (full story...) Berman Supports Free Expression in Iran, Notes the World Is Watching Events There CloselyJune 16, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Howard L. Berman (CA-28), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement about the situation in Iran: "One can only admire the courage and commitment of the hundreds of thousands of Iranians – (full story...) Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Kids, Families from Dangers of TobaccoJune 12, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Berman voted to protect kids and families from the harmful effects of tobacco and tobacco products. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act will grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to (full story...) House Approves Rep. Berman's Legislation Increasing Assistance to Pakistan, Improving U.S.-Pakistan TiesJune 11, 2009 Washington, D.C. - The House today approved bipartisan legislation by Rep. Howard L. Berman (CA-28), chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, increasing assistance to Pakistan and moving a step forward to create a new, more positive framework for U.S.-Pakistan (full story...) House Passes Rep. Berman's Two-Year Authorization Bill Bolstering U.S. Diplomacy, Development EffortsJune 10, 2009 Washington, D.C. - The House today approved House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard L. Berman's comprehensive legislation to strengthen U.S. foreign policy efforts, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410). The legislation provides the resources (full story...) Rep. Berman Acts to Save Jobs, Save on Gas, and Reduce Pollution with "Cash for Clunkers" VouchersJune 9, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Howard Berman voted in favor of a “cash for clunkers” program that will allow consumers to trade in their old, gas-guzzling cars for vouchers worth up to $4,500 to help pay for new, more fuel-efficient (full story...) House Passes Bill to Bring Accountability, Transparency to Financial Regulatory AgenciesJune 8, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Howard Berman voted to reform our regulatory agencies with improved transparency and accountability. The Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act will elevate the Inspectors General of our regulatory agencies, giving them (full story...) Rep. Berman Helps Create New Jobs, Support Small BusinessesMay 21, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Rep. Berman acted to create new jobs and drive economic growth today, with his vote in support of the Job Creation through Entrepreneurship Act. This bipartisan legislation gives small businesses and entrepreneurs some new tools and resources (full story...) Committee Approves Legislation to Help Strengthen U.S.-Pakistan Ties, Increase Development AssistanceMay 20, 2009 Washington, D.C. - The House Committee on Foreign Affairs today approved bipartisan legislation creating a new, more positive framework for U.S.-Pakistan relations. “This legislation would massively expand economic, social and democracy assistance to Pakistan, and also provide a significant increase in (full story...) Committee Approves Two-Year Authorization Bill Bolstering U.S. Diplomacy, Development EffortsMay 20, 2009 Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee today approved comprehensive legislation to shore up U.S. foreign policy efforts, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410). “For far too long, we have failed to provide (full story...) 2010 Surface Transportation Funding RequestsMay 14, 2009 Washington, D.C. - On behalf of the 28th District, Congressman Berman has requested federal funding for the following projects in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill: - San Fernando/Mission Boulevard Corridor Enhancement Project -- $1,000,000 Streetscape improvements along 3 blocks of (full story...) Berman Introduces Two-Year Authorization to Shore up U.S. Diplomacy, Development EffortsMay 14, 2009 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Howard Berman (CA-28), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced wide-ranging legislation to improve and support U.S. foreign policy efforts, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R. 2410). “Defense, diplomacy (full story...) |
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