Hurricane Katrina

My deepest sympathies go out to the victims of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast. A number of constituents have asked me how they can contribute to the relief effort or find information about missing loved ones. These websites have specific directions to help those seeking to donate to charities assisting in the relief effort and to locate family and friends along the Gulf Coast: FirstGov and FEMA.

If you would like to inquire about family and friends that did not evacuate the Greater New Orleans area, you can contact the American Red Cross at 866-438-4636.

Additionally, you can reach the State Office of Emergency Preparedness in Baton Rouge, LA at the following numbers:

• 225-925-7708
• 225-925-7709
• 225-925-3511
• 225-925-7412

The Louisiana State Police can be contacted at:

• 225-922-0325
• 225-922-0332
• 225-922-0333
• 225-922-0334
• 225-922-0335
• 225-922-0341
• 225-925-7398

Current Issues

Congressman Berman Announces $1 Billion False Claims Act Settlement

February 10, 2012

Van Nuys, CA - Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-Van Nuys) today announced a $1 billion settlement to resolve claims by the U.S. Government against Bank of America for underwriting and origination of tens of thousands of (full story...)

Congressman Berman Introduces Bipartisan E-2 Investor Visa Legislation for Israel, Will Spur Investment and Create Jobs in the United States

February 9, 2012

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the bill H.R. 3992 today allowing Israeli nationals to apply for an E-2 investor visa to the United States. (full story...)

Rep. Berman’s Whistleblower Bill Returns Over $30 Billion to Taxpayers

January 31, 2012

Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-Van Nuys) joined Attorney General Eric Holder and Senator Patrick Leahy to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the False Claims Act Amendments of 1986.  Since amended, (full story...)

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Floor Statements

Statement of Rep. Berman on H.R. 5682, The U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act

July 26, 2006

Washington, D.C. - Mr. Chairman, I’d like to commend the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee – and their staffs – for their hard work on this legislation, and for working with me to accommodate (full story...)

Statement of Rep. Berman on H.Res. 921, In Support Of Israel's Right to Defend Itself

July 18, 2006

Washington, D.C. - Mr. Speaker, imagine for a moment that there was a murderous anti-American terrorist organization based just across one of our borders.   That this group was funded and controlled by countries dedicated to (full story...)

Statement of Rep. Berman from Ethics Committee Public Hearing on Congressional Travel

June 7, 2006

Washington, D.C. - I am pleased to join Chairman Hastings in welcoming our colleagues, the witnesses, and the public to this hearing regarding possible changes in the House rules governing privately sponsored travel. Whatever the final (full story...)

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