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Press Release: Brad Sherman and Democratic Lawmakers Challenge Trump Administration Over California Pipeline Restart

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Lawmakers challenge Trump administration use of federal powers to restart a California oil pipeline, citing legal and political concerns.

Investivoq AI Summary

Lawmakers challenge pipeline restart: Congressman Brad Sherman and several Democratic lawmakers said they are challenging the Trump administration’s effort to restart the Sable Offshore oil pipeline in California. In an amicus brief to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, they asked the court to overturn a lower court ruling that had allowed the pipeline to keep operating.

Dispute centers on federal authority: The lawmakers said the administration had not shown a national defense need for using the Defense Production Act in this case. They argued the action could bypass California law and cited concerns about possible political favoritism and benefits to a private oil company.

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Brad Sherman Fundraising

Brad Sherman Fundraising

Brad Sherman recently disclosed $340.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 299th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 64.2% came from individual donors.

Sherman disclosed $2.0M of spending. This was the 40th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Sherman disclosed $2.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 161st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Brad Sherman's fundraising on Investivoq.

Brad Sherman Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Brad Sherman:

  • H.R.9040: Regulate the Price of All Drugs Act
  • H.R.8803: Iran War Oil Crisis Windfall Profits Tax Act
  • H.R.8670: Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act
  • H.R.7806: Direct File Act of 2026
  • H.R.7271: Evan Anzoo Memorial Act
  • H.R.7192: Hands Off Greenland Act

You can track bills proposed by Brad Sherman on Investivoq's politician page for Sherman.

2026 California's 32nd Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $8,296,283 of spending in California's 32nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $1,835,829 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • VALLEY-WESTSIDE UNITED PAC ($940,000)
  • NEW ERA LEADERSHIP ($811,665)
  • PAF ($50,000)
  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ($34,078)

The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 California's 32nd congressional district election.