Sherman, Brad

Brad Sherman is a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, where he serves as ranking member of the Capital Markets Subcommittee. As the minority party's leading voice on this subcommittee, Sherman shapes Democratic priorities on investor protection, capital markets regulation, and financial oversight. The Capital Markets Subcommittee oversees securities regulation, stock exchanges, and investor safeguards—critical functions that determine how Americans' retirement savings and investments are protected.

Sherman brings substantial expertise to this role. He is a trained accountant and attorney with a background in tax law, having worked as a CPA and Certified Tax Law Specialist before entering Congress. Before his 1997 election to the House, he served on California's State Board of Equalization from 1991 to 1996, where he chaired the board and led efforts to repeal the state's snack tax. His education includes a bachelor's degree from UCLA and a law degree from Harvard.

As ranking member, Sherman has been active in financial services oversight. He led hearings on shareholder rights and environmental disclosure, advocated for stronger cryptocurrency tax compliance, and worked on consumer protection issues including the formation of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. He has also sponsored significant legislation addressing financial regulation, consumer rights, and tax policy, including the Direct File Act of 2026 and the Click to Cancel Act of 2025.

Sherman has developed a reputation as a strong advocate for working families and consumer protection throughout his 15 terms in Congress. He serves simultaneously on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as a senior member, where he has focused on international relations, sanctions policy, and regional security issues. His legislative priorities span finance, international affairs, labor rights, and consumer protection.