California — 32nd District

Brad Sherman

Opposes cryptocurrency expansion and deregulation

Brad Sherman has been a leading proponent of federal oversight and strict regulation of cryptocurrencies, arguing that digital assets pose financial risks. He served as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets and voted against legislation establishing regulatory frameworks for stablecoins.

• Voted Nay on the GENIUS Act (S. 1582) regulating payment stablecoins
• Earned an 'F' ('Strongly Against Crypto') rating from Stand With Crypto
• Served as Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion

Larry Thompson

Supports cryptocurrency expansion and Bitcoin

Larry Thompson strongly supports Bitcoin and digital assets, advocating for their role in advancing financial technology. He criticizes current banking structures and opposes the creation of a government Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

• Earned an 'A' ('Strongly Supports Crypto') rating from Stand With Crypto
• Endorsed by Stand With Crypto, the Bitcoin Foundation, and the Chamber of Digital Commerce
• Opposes government surveillance through Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

“My Democrat opponent, Brad Sherman, is on the wrong side of history regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurriencies.”

“I believe our banking institutions are flawed, and technology, cryptos, and Bitcoin, can advance our financial futures.”

Brad Sherman

Supports strict federal gun control

Brad Sherman advocates for comprehensive federal gun violence prevention legislation, including bans on assault weapons and mandatory background checks. He supports red flag laws, secure firearm storage requirements, and federal research on gun violence.

• Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban to ban semiautomatic assault weapons and large capacity magazines
• Cosponsored the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and Enhanced Background Checks Act to close loopholes
• Cosponsored Ethan's Law for safe firearm storage and the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act for red flag laws

“Congressman Sherman has earned a 100% voting record rating from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.”

“Congressman Sherman is proud to have been awarded an “F” grade by the NRA in the same regard.”

Larry Thompson

Opposes new restrictions on gun owners

Larry Thompson opposes measures that disarm law-abiding citizens and believes Second Amendment self-defense rights are vital. He argues gun violence should be addressed by strictly prosecuting individuals who use firearms during crimes.

• Opposes restrictions on law-abiding gun owners' self-defense rights
• Advocates mandatory prison terms for criminals committing crimes with firearms ('Use a Gun, Go to Prison')

“I will not disarm law-abiding citizens who have every right and increasing need to defend themselves.”

“In order to curb gun violence, we need to prosecute criminals who commit crimes using them. “Use a Gun, Go to Prison.””

Brad Sherman

Opposes strict federal deportation mandates

Brad Sherman consistently votes against Republican border enforcement and voter identification mandates. He has opposed legislation requiring state enforcement participation and mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants arrested for minor offenses.

• Voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
• Voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) mandating DHS detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for burglary or theft
• Voted Nay on H.R. 875 making DUI grounds for deportation or inadmissibility

Larry Thompson

Supports closing border and deportations

Larry Thompson advocates for immediate border closure, strict enforcement of federal immigration laws, and the deportation of individuals residing in the country illegally. He also supports pursuing comprehensive immigration reform once the border is secured.

• Calls for closing the southern border immediately
• Supports deporting undocumented immigrants and enforcing existing long-standing immigration laws
• Advocates for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

“Keep the damn thing closed. Deport those who are here illegally, and govern by the existing, long-standing immigration laws of our land.”

“Secure the border and address head-on Comprehensive Immigration Reform.”

Brad Sherman

Opposes Republican budget and tax cuts

Brad Sherman opposes Republican tax policies and spending cuts, voting against federal debt limit reductions tied to spending caps. He supports protecting social safety nets and consumer protections through targeted federal regulation.

• Voted Nay on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1 reconciliation) in 2025
• Voted Nay on the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811)
• Voted Nay on FY2025 budget resolutions and full-year continuing appropriations

Larry Thompson

Supports tax cuts and debt reduction

Larry Thompson promises to lower overall tax rates, eliminate taxes on Social Security, tips, and overtime, and oppose local tax initiatives. He advocates reducing the national debt by a minimum of 10% annually by curbing government money printing.

• Proposes eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits, tips, and overtime pay
• Pledges to cut the national debt by at least 10% each year
• Opposes Los Angeles Measure ULA ('The Mansion Tax') as unconstitutional

“Lower them all, and eliminate some. No taxes on Social Security and no taxes on tips and overtime.”

“Stop printing money and lower the National Debt by a "minimum" of 10% each year until it's paid off.”

Brad Sherman

Supports aid to Israel and Armenia

Brad Sherman leverages his senior seat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to maintain strong U.S. aid to Israel and support Armenia. He authored sanctions against Iran and terror groups while advocating for Artsakh refugees and Armenian genocide education.

• Supported the 2024 National Security Supplemental providing $14.1 billion in emergency defense aid to Israel
• Authored sanctions targeting Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah
• Serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus and holds an 'A+' ANCA rating
• Pushed to enforce Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act to cut U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan

“That’s why he worked tirelessly to pass the 2024 National Security Supplemental to provide Israel with $14.1 billion in emergency defense aid after the October 7th massacre.”

“Congressman Sherman is proud to serve as the Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, which he has been a member of for decades, and consistently receives an A+ rating from the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) for his strong record on Armenian issues.”

Larry Thompson

Supports Israel and Armenian community rights

Larry Thompson declares full solidarity with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. He also pledges to defend the rights and dignity of the Armenian population.

• Pledges steadfast support for Israel and Jews globally
• Commits to supporting and defending the Armenian community

“I stand tall with Israel and all Jews worldwide. Period.”

“I will always support and defend the rights and dignity of our Armenian community.”

Brad Sherman

Supports Green New Deal and conservation

Brad Sherman supports aggressive federal actions to halt climate change, including the Green New Deal and carbon pricing. He has secured federal funds to expand parklands in the Santa Monica Mountains and supports banning offshore oil drilling along the Pacific Coast.

• Cosponsored the Green New Deal and supports declaring a national climate emergency
• Secured nearly $25 million for land acquisition in the Santa Monica Mountains and Backbone Trail
• Cosponsored the West Coast Protection Act to ban offshore oil and gas leases in CA, OR, and WA
• Cosponsored the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act and Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act

“Congressman Sherman cosponsored the Green New Deal when it was initially introduced in 2019 and has helped introduce that legislation each time Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced it since.”

“Congressman Sherman consistently earns a nearly 100% rating from the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters based on his voting record in Congress.”

Larry Thompson

Supports free-market energy competition

Larry Thompson advocates for a free-market energy approach allowing domestic oil production to compete equally alongside alternative energy sources. He believes environmental policy focus should center on local political cooperation and district fire relief.

• Supports free-market competition between American oil and alternative energy sources
• Pledges support for community rebuilding and emotional well-being following local fires

“I am for allowing all alternate forms of energy and American oil to compete in a free market.”

“The solution to Climate Change starts with improving the Political Climate here in the 32nd District.”

Brad Sherman

Supports federal abortion rights

Brad Sherman consistently supports full reproductive rights and gender-affirming healthcare access. He receives official endorsements from reproductive freedom and civil rights organizations.

• Endorsed by Equality California and the Democratic Party of California
• Opposes Republican legislative efforts restricting healthcare rights

Larry Thompson

Personally pro-life; opposes federal ban

Larry Thompson is personally pro-life based on his Christian faith but believes abortion laws should be decided by individual state legislatures. He explicitly opposes establishing a federal ban on abortion.

• Personally against abortion as a Christian
• States abortion policy belongs with individual state legislatures rather than the federal government
• Opposes a federal law banning a woman's right to choose

“As a Christian, I am personally against it. As your Congressman, I believe the law is clear. It's not an issue for the national government anymore.”

“The people and legislatures of each state will determine their policies. I also do not believe in a federal law banning a woman's right to choose.”

Brad Sherman

Supports expanded housing and VA healthcare

Brad Sherman prioritizes healthcare expansions and supportive housing projects for unhoused and disabled veterans. He authored legislation expanding VA supportive housing eligibility and secured funding for West LA VA Medical Center residential developments.

• Voted to pass the PACT Act expanding healthcare and toxic exposure benefits for veterans
• Passed the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act in the House to ease qualification for VA supportive housing
• Helped pass the West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act and secured $1.5 million for homeless veteran supportive housing in 2024

“Congressman Sherman and his colleagues passed the PACT Act, the single largest expansion of healthcare and benefits for veterans in 30 years.”

“The House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Sherman’s bill, the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act, which will make it easier for disabled veterans to qualify for VA supportive housing.”

Larry Thompson

Supports institutional treatment for homeless

Larry Thompson advocates removing unhoused individuals from the streets to provide structured treatment in existing closed mental institutions, addiction centers, and veteran facilities. He encourages religious institutions to co-sponsor Samaritan outreach.

• Proposes housing and treating unhoused individuals in closed mental institutions, addiction centers, and veteran homes
• Encourages religious organizations to co-sponsor Good Samaritan initiatives

“Raise them up off the streets with compassion. House and treat them in our existing, closed, mental institutions, drug addiction facilities, and veteran homes.”

Brad Sherman

Supports transparency and targeted criminal law

Brad Sherman supports legislative measures enforcing financial and criminal transparency while voting against broad Republican criminal deportations. He voted in favor of publishing DOJ records related to high-profile investigations.

• Voted Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) to publish DOJ investigative materials
• Voted Nay on H.R. 875 making DUI grounds for immediate deportation or inadmissibility

Larry Thompson

Supports tough-on-crime prosecution and police

Larry Thompson champions a strict 'tough-on-crime' approach that includes full support for law enforcement officers and rigorous prosecution of offenders to the letter of the law.

• Advocates strong support and resources for law enforcement officers
• Pledges strict prosecution of criminals to end leniency

“I am very tough on crime. We need to support our men and women in blue and prosecute criminals according to the letter and spirit of the law.”

Brad Sherman

Supports comprehensive LGBTQ+ legal protections

Brad Sherman advocates for expanding federal anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, employment, and public accommodations. He supports mental health programs for LGBTQ+ youth and opposes restrictions on gender-affirming care.

• Cosponsored the Equality Act to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity
• Earned a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign
• Signed an amicus brief in the Skrmetti Supreme Court case opposing Tennessee's ban on minor gender-affirming care
• Cosponsored the Pride in Mental Health Act and Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act

“Congressman Sherman introduced with his colleagues the Equality Act which would amend federal law to protect the LGBTQ+ community from prejudice in all walks of life – in housing, employment, education, and public accommodations.”

Larry Thompson

Supports equal representation for all individuals

Larry Thompson states that he will represent every constituent equally regardless of race, creed, color, or sexual preference.

• Pledges equal representation for all individuals regardless of sexual preference

“Represent equally and passionately each woman, man, and child of every race, creed, color, and sexual preference.”

Brad Sherman

Opposes strict congressional term limits

Brad Sherman has served in Congress since 1997, relying on his long-standing committee seniority to advance legislation. In 2017, he introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump alleging obstruction of justice.

• Serves in his 15th term in the House of Representatives
• Introduced an article of impeachment against President Trump in July 2017 regarding the Russia probe

Larry Thompson

Supports 8-year congressional term limits

Larry Thompson strongly advocates for congressional term limits, proposing a maximum cap of four terms (8 years) for members of the House. He also emphasizes commitment to the peaceful transfer of power in presidential elections.

• Supports capping House members to four terms (8 years total)
• Emphasizes commitment to the peaceful transfer of power for presidential elections

“I believe in the peaceful transfer of power for every Presidential election”

Brad Sherman

Supports strong federal animal protections

Brad Sherman is a long-standing proponent of animal rights legislation, earning top ratings from national welfare groups. He has sponsored and passed bills prohibiting animal cruelty, big cat ownership, and horse slaughter, while defending California's Prop 12 standards.

• Earned 100% ASPCA score and the Humane Society’s Humane Champion Award for over a decade
• Passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act banning 'crush videos'
• Cosponsored the Better CARE for Animals Act, Big Cat Public Safety Act, and Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act
• Opposes federal efforts to invalidate California's Proposition 12 animal welfare standards

“Congressman Sherman has consistently earned a 100% rating from the ASPCA and has been awarded the Humane Society’s Humane Champion Award each year for over a decade.”

“Recently, Congressman Sherman joined his colleagues in introducing and passing the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act into law, which bans “crush videos” that depict acts of extreme animal cruelty.”

Larry Thompson

Supports film and music tax incentives

Drawing on his background as a Hollywood producer and lawyer, Larry Thompson advocates for competitive tax incentives to keep film and music productions in California rather than losing them to other states or countries.

• Advocates competitive tax incentives for California film and music production
• Pledges to protect Hollywood's legacy against production flight

“TAX INCENTIVES TO OUR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: We need to be more competitive. Stop film productions from going to another State...OR COUNTRY.”