Press Releases by Date

February 2012

• Congressman Berman Announces $1 Billion False Claims Act Settlement  (February 10, 2012)


• Congressman Berman Introduces Bipartisan E-2 Investor Visa Legislation for Israel, Will Spur Investment and Create Jobs in the United States  (February 9, 2012)

January 2012

• Rep. Berman’s Whistleblower Bill Returns Over $30 Billion to Taxpayers  (January 31, 2012)


• Berman Statement on Departure of Rep. Giffords from Congress  (January 23, 2012)


• Berman Moderates Dialogue on Helicopters  (January 20, 2012)


• Rep. Berman Hosts Community Meeting For Valley Residents  (January 3, 2012)

December 2011

• Rep. Berman Welcomes Home Iraq War Veterans  (December 15, 2011)


• Congressman Berman Stands Up for Valley Families  (December 13, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Calls for Increased Pressure on Iran  (December 8, 2011)


• Hahn, Berman and Chu Call For More Agents at LAX  (December 8, 2011)


• Rep. Berman to Speak with Valley Residents at Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Meeting  (December 8, 2011)


• Ranking Member Berman Applauds President Obama’s Announcement to Protect LGBT Community Abroad  (December 6, 2011)

November 2011

• Congressman Howard Berman Sends Over 3,000 Holiday Messages To Encino-Based Soldiers In Afghanistan  (November 17, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Asks Valley Students To Help Give Local Troops Stationed In Afghanistan A Piece of Home For The Holidays  (November 7, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Meets With El Salvador’s First Lady Vanda Pignato  (November 3, 2011)


• Rep. Howard Berman's Amendment To Sanction The Central Bank Of Iran Receives Committee Approval  (November 2, 2011)

October 2011

• Rep. Berman Highlights The Need To Bring Order To LA Skies In Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Roundtable  (October 27, 2011)


• Congressman Berman Awarded Armenian Presidential Medal  (October 26, 2011)


• Rep. Berman Secures Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Review of Helicopter Related Complaints Above Los Angeles  (October 25, 2011)


• Congressman Berman on Gilad Shalit's Return Home  (October 18, 2011)


• Congressman Berman Backs Trade Agreements That Will Spur Economic Growth in California  (October 13, 2011)

September 2011

• Rep. Berman Requests the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee To Review Helicopter Related Safety and Noise Complaints Above Los Angeles  (September 28, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Introduces Two Jobs Bills  (September 22, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman on President Obama’s Remarks to the United Nations General Assembly  (September 21, 2011)


• Berman to Egypt: Let My Lulavs Go  (September 21, 2011)


• Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “Promoting Peace? Reexamining U.S. Assistance to the Palestinian Authority, Part II”  (September 21, 2011)


• Hoyer, Pelosi, Berman, Lowey, House Democrats Send Letter Calling on Heads of State to Oppose Unilateral Palestinian UN Effort  (September 15, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman on President Obama’s Address to Congress on Job Creation  (September 8, 2011)

August 2011

• Congressman Howard Berman Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Israeli-Egyptian Border  (August 18, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Commends the Administration for Committing Additional Aid in the Fight Against Famine in the Horn of Africa  (August 10, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Supports 11th Hour Debt Deal  (August 1, 2011)

July 2011

• Congressman Howard Berman Heeds Calls From Valley Residents, Introduces Bill to Curb Helicopter Related Noise and Safety Concerns  (July 28, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Announces New Upgrade to San Fernando Valley Transportation  (July 25, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Moves To Thwart GOP Efforts To Reinstate The Global Gag Rule  (July 21, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Speaks Out Against The HALT Act  (July 14, 2011)


• Congressman Berman: Students to Get Additional Relief, Interest Rates on Subsidized Students Loans Go Down Again  (July 1, 2011)

June 2011

• Congressman Berman Introduces the ‘Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011’  (June 24, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman on President Obama’s Speech on Afghanistan  (June 22, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Draws Attention to Iran’s Role in Syria Crackdown  (June 22, 2011)


• Reps. Berman, Issa, Boustany, Rahall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Certain No Taxpayer Funds Benefit Hezbollah  (June 16, 2011)


• Berman Introduces Resolution on Religious Freedom in Turkey, Cosponsors Armenian Genocide Resolution  (June 15, 2011)

May 2011

• Congressman Berman: FY ’12 NDAA Must Be Improved Before I Can Support It  (May 26, 2011)


• Four Southern California Congressmen Meet With More Than 200 Pro-Israel Activists From Los Angeles County  (May 24, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman’s Statement on President Obama’s Middle East and North Africa Address  (May 19, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Co-Introduces New Iran Sanctions Legislation  (May 16, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Introduces DREAM Act 2011  (May 11, 2011)


• Rep. Howard Berman Votes NO on Bill That Could Limit Access to Health Care for Thousands of Young Valley Residents  (May 4, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman’s Statement on Bin Laden’s Death  (May 1, 2011)

April 2011

• Rep. Howard Berman Calls On Republicans to Put Aside Extreme Agenda to Avoid Government Shutdown  (April 8, 2011)


• Rep. Howard Berman Disappointed Over House Opposition To Local Airport Curfew, Still Remains Committed To The Cause  (April 1, 2011)

March 2011

• Rep. Howard Berman Votes No on GOP Plan that Would Worsen California's Foreclosure Crisis  (March 16, 2011)


• Rep. Berman Statement on Obama Administration's Newly Released Legislative Proposals to Combat Intellectual Property Theft  (March 15, 2011)


• Rep. Berman Offers Condolences to the People of Japan and Resources for Constituents Seeking Information on Individuals in Japan  (March 11, 2011)


• Rep. Berman Pleased at EPA's Announced Efforts to Preserve Valley Water Supply  (March 11, 2011)

February 2011

• Rep. Howard L. Berman disappointed in House vote to deny funding to Planned Parenthood  (February 18, 2011)

January 2011

• Meet Diane from Valley Village - One Reason to Oppose Repealing Health Care Reform  (January 19, 2011)


• Members Urge Administration to Address Theft of American Intellectual Property During This Week's US-China Summit  (January 19, 2011)


• Congressman Howard Berman Names Los Angeles Native Gabby Adler Communications Director  (January 18, 2011)


• Berman Statement on Tragic Shooting in Arizona  (January 8, 2011)

December 2010

• Rep. Berman lauds House action on the DREAM Act  (December 8, 2010)


• Congressman Berman's Statement on Progress of DREAM Act  (December 3, 2010)

September 2010

• Retroactive Pay Deadline Set for Soldiers Affected by Stop Loss  (September 20, 2010)

August 2010

• Reps. Berman, Ros-Lehtinen Announce Launch of Bipartisan Working Group on Iran Sanctions Implementation  (August 3, 2010)


• Early Successes: U.S. Iran Sanctions Produce Important Results  (August 3, 2010)

July 2010

• New Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Launched Today  (July 1, 2010)


• HealthCare.gov Launched Today--One-Stop Resource to Help Consumers Take Control of their Health Care  (July 1, 2010)

June 2010

• Wall Street Reform Bill Passes House--Rep. Berman Votes to Rein in Wall Street, Protect Consumers  (June 30, 2010)


• Chairman Berman's Statement on House Passage of Iran Sanctions Conference Report  (June 24, 2010)


• Congressman: 'Sanctions by July 4' (Jerusalem Post)  (June 24, 2010)


• DODD, BERMAN STATEMENT ON IRAN SANCTIONS CONFERENCE REPORT AGREEMENT  (June 21, 2010)


• Rep. Berman Announces Grant to Bring Clean Fuel Buses to L.A.  (June 17, 2010)


• House Votes to Lift Oil Spill Liability Cap: Oil Companies Will Pay More for Cleanup  (June 10, 2010)


• Chairman Berman Holds Hearing on Human Rights and Democracy Assistance: Increasing the Effectiveness of U.S. Foreign Aid  (June 10, 2010)


• Chairman Berman applauds passage of UN Security Council resolution on Iran, calls on other nations to impose tougher sanctions  (June 9, 2010)

May 2010

• Rep. Berman Votes to Enhance America's Competitiveness through Education and Innovation  (May 28, 2010)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Continue American Job Creation, Economic Growth  (May 28, 2010)


• "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Passes House  (May 27, 2010)


• CBO: Recovery Act Created Up to 2.8 Million Jobs  (May 25, 2010)


• Berman Deeply Troubled by Harsh Prison Sentence for Gay Couple in Malawi  (May 21, 2010)


• Berman applauds passage of U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Bill  (May 20, 2010)


• Rep. Berman Outlines Good News for Small Businesses on Health Reform Tax Credits  (May 17, 2010)


• New Web Tool: What the New Health Care Reform Legislation Does For You  (May 13, 2010)


• Chairman Berman on Ending the Intolerable Practice of Commercial Whaling  (May 6, 2010)

April 2010

• Conference Committee Begins Work on Chairman Berman's Iran Sanctions Legislation  (April 28, 2010)


• Rep. Berman's Iran Sanctions Bill Heads to Conference Committee  (April 22, 2010)


• Statement on Israel's Independence Day  (April 21, 2010)


• Congressman Berman’s Web Site Wins Gold Mouse Award  (April 21, 2010)


• Rep. Berman Votes for Landmark Veterans Health Services Bill  (April 21, 2010)


• Congressman Howard Berman Hosts Small Business Town Hall Meeting (Government Center Gazette/ Van Nuys News Press April 12, 2010)  (April 15, 2010)


• Rep. Berman Condemns Genocide Denial  (April 14, 2010)


• Mail Back Your 2010 Census Form--It's Not Too Late!  (April 12, 2010)


• Small Business Owners: Town Hall on Recovery Act Funding Tuesday April 6, 9am - 12pm -- Braude SFV Constituent Service Center  (April 1, 2010)

March 2010

• Iran's Nuclear Clock (Op-Ed in International Herald Tribune)  (March 20, 2010)


• List of funding requests for fiscal year 2011  (March 19, 2010)


• Have You Filled Out Your 2010 Census Form Yet?  (March 17, 2010)


• Berman on Recent Events in U.S.-Israeli Relations: Let’s Put the Situation in Perspective  (March 16, 2010)


• Chairman Berman's Committee Passes Armenian Genocide Resolution  (March 4, 2010)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs this Year  (March 4, 2010)

February 2010

• Congressman Berman Applauds Vote to Limit Van Nuys Airport Noise  (February 26, 2010)


• Homeowners Assistance and Retention Workshop Saturday, February 27, 10am - 4pm -- Panorama High School  (February 25, 2010)


• Credit CARD Act Goes Into Effect Today  (February 22, 2010)


• Chairman Berman Announces Intention to Mark Up Armenian Genocide Resolution on March 4  (February 5, 2010)


• Ugandan Anti-Gay Legislation Threatens Human Rights, Reverses Gains in HIV/AIDS Fight  (February 3, 2010)

January 2010

• Rep. Berman Commends President Obama's Focus on Jobs and the Middle Class in State of the Union Address  (January 27, 2010)


• Earthquake in Haiti: Fast, Flexible Resources Needed to Respond  (January 13, 2010)

December 2009

• A Vote to Create Jobs, Provide Emergency Relief for Americans Looking for Work  (December 16, 2009)


• House Passes Chairman Berman's Sanctions Legislation to Prevent Iran from Achieving Nuclear Weapons Capability  (December 15, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Consumers, Hold Wall Street Accountable  (December 11, 2009)


• Rep. Berman responds to Obama Decision on Afghanistan  (December 10, 2009)


• Commemorating World AIDS Day, Berman Urges More Global Efforts to Protect Poor Women from HIV/AIDS  (December 1, 2009)

November 2009

• Information on the Social Security COLA Formula  (November 30, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Seniors' Access to Doctors  (November 19, 2009)


• Lift the Ban--Let Americans Visit Cuba (Opinion-Editorial in The Miami Herald)  (November 17, 2009)


• Rep. Berman votes to extend unemployment insurance benefits, homebuyers' tax credit, business tax relief to stimulate local economy  (November 5, 2009)


• Rep. Berman votes to further protect consumers from unfair, abusive credit card company actions  (November 4, 2009)

October 2009

• House Foreign Affairs Committee to Mark Up Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act  (October 15, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Reform, Improve Veterans' Health Services  (October 8, 2009)

September 2009

• Rep. Berman Calls Palin's Comment on U.S.-China Relations Flat Wrong  (September 24, 2009)


• Honduras: Make it Official -- It's a Coup (Opinion-Editorial in Los Angeles Times)  (September 3, 2009)

July 2009

• Rep. Berman Announces Funding for San Fernando Valley Poverty Initiative  (July 29, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Announces Federal Grant to Add Law Enforcement Officers to Local Streets  (July 28, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes for Health and Education Programs  (July 24, 2009)


• America's Affordable Health Choices Act Would Help the 28th Congressional District  (July 24, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Spur Economic Recovery by Investing in Housing, Transportation Infrastructure  (July 23, 2009)


• Reps. Berman and Schiff Call for FAA to Approve Mandatory Nighttime Curfews at Bob Hope and Other Local Airports in Southern California  (July 23, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Restore Fiscal Discipline  (July 22, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Consumers, Support Small Businesses  (July 16, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Calls on Abbas to Accept Netanyahu Proposal for Unconditional Peace Talks  (July 15, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Announces Federal Grant for Northeast Valley Health Corporation  (July 14, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Support Troops, Honor Veterans  (July 10, 2009)


• New Student Loan Benefits Take Effect Today  (July 1, 2009)

June 2009

• Rep. Berman Votes for Landmark Clean Energy Bill  (June 26, 2009)


• Homeland Security Bill Passes House  (June 24, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Reform, Improve Veterans' Health Services  (June 23, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Boosts Crime Prevention, Spurs Research and Innovation  (June 18, 2009)


• Berman Supports Free Expression in Iran, Notes the World Is Watching Events There Closely  (June 16, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Protect Kids, Families from Dangers of Tobacco  (June 12, 2009)


• House Approves Rep. Berman's Legislation Increasing Assistance to Pakistan, Improving U.S.-Pakistan Ties  (June 11, 2009)


• House Passes Rep. Berman's Two-Year Authorization Bill Bolstering U.S. Diplomacy, Development Efforts  (June 10, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Acts to Save Jobs, Save on Gas, and Reduce Pollution with "Cash for Clunkers" Vouchers  (June 9, 2009)


• House Passes Bill to Bring Accountability, Transparency to Financial Regulatory Agencies  (June 8, 2009)

May 2009

• Rep. Berman Helps Create New Jobs, Support Small Businesses  (May 21, 2009)


• Committee Approves Legislation to Help Strengthen U.S.-Pakistan Ties, Increase Development Assistance  (May 20, 2009)


• Committee Approves Two-Year Authorization Bill Bolstering U.S. Diplomacy, Development Efforts  (May 20, 2009)


• 2010 Surface Transportation Funding Requests  (May 14, 2009)


• Berman Introduces Two-Year Authorization to Shore up U.S. Diplomacy, Development Efforts  (May 14, 2009)


• Burma Should Release Aung San Suu Kyi, Allow Greater Political Freedom, Say Berman and Ros-Lehtinen  (May 14, 2009)


• House Judiciary Committee Passes Performance Rights Act  (May 13, 2009)


• Increased Foreign Affairs Budget Will Help Strengthen National Security, Berman Says  (May 7, 2009)


• Resources for H1N1 Flu Outbreak  (May 3, 2009)

April 2009

• New Report on Copyright Piracy Abroad Underscores Need for Better Enforcement of Protections, Berman Says  (April 30, 2009)


• Berman Response to Criticism of Accountability Measures in Bipartisan Pakistan Assistance Legislation  (April 29, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Pass Long-term Economic Plan for America  (April 29, 2009)


• GAO Report Shows Need for Foreign Assistance Strategy, Berman Says  (April 23, 2009)


• At Foreign Affairs Committee Field Hearing, Berman Launches New Initiative to Fight Global Intellectual Property Theft  (April 6, 2009)


• North Korean Missile Test is an Unnecessary Provocation, Berman Says  (April 4, 2009)


• Congressional Hearing in Van Nuys Will Explore How to Sink the Copyright Pirates  (April 3, 2009)

March 2009

• List of funding requests for Fiscal Year 2010  (March 31, 2009)


• Berman Supports U.S. Pursuit of Seat on U.N. Human Rights Council  (March 31, 2009)


• Berman Supports President's Assistance Plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan  (March 27, 2009)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Renew America's Commitment to Service  (March 18, 2009)


• Congressman Berman Supports a Fair Plan to Help Keep Americans in Their Homes  (March 5, 2009)

February 2009

• Foreign Affairs Budget Boost Provides Funding for Vital Programs, Berman Says  (February 26, 2009)


• Berman Supports Obama Decision to Re-Engage in Durban II Talks  (February 18, 2009)


• Berman Calls on International Community to Oppose Shocking Arrest in Zimbabwe  (February 13, 2009)


• California Needs American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan  (February 13, 2009)


• Berman Condemns Pakistan’s Release of Nuclear Proliferator A.Q. Khan  (February 6, 2009)

September 2008

• House Passes Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Peaceful Efforts Against Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program  (September 27, 2008)


• Rep.Berman Backs New Economic Recovery Package  (September 26, 2008)


• Rep. Berman's remarks on House commemoration of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks  (September 11, 2008)

August 2008

• Chairmen Berman, Miller travel to Georgia  (August 22, 2008)

July 2008

• House votes to send landmark higher education legislation to the President  (July 31, 2008)


• U.S. Global HIV/AIDS Legislation Becomes Law  (July 30, 2008)


• Rep. Berman Backs Comprehensive Plan to Support Homeowners, Address Mortgage Crisis  (July 23, 2008)


• Chairman Berman's statement on funding for U.S. democracy programs in Cuba  (July 22, 2008)


• Berman Legislation Lifting Stigma Against Nelson Mandela and Other ANC Members Becomes U.S. Law  (July 1, 2008)

June 2008

• Congress Passes Berman Legislation Lifting Stigma Against Nelson Mandela, Other ANC Members  (June 27, 2008)


• On World Refugee Day, Berman Introduces Measures to Assist Displaced Iraqis and Urge More Aid to Victims of Genocide in Darfur  (June 20, 2008)


• Berman praises Supplemental Appropriations Bill for its support to International Affairs, Foreign Assistance programs  (June 19, 2008)


• Berman, Skelton Demand Administration Briefing on Negotiations About U.S. Troops’ Future in Iraq  (June 12, 2008)

May 2008

• Berman, Committee Members Examine Link Between High Oil Prices and U.S. National Security  (May 22, 2008)


• House Passes Berman Bill Lifting Stigma Against Nelson Mandela, Other ANC Members Wishing to Travel to the United States  (May 8, 2008)

April 2008

• Opening remarks from Chairman Berman on House Resolution recognizing Israel's 60th Anniversary  (April 22, 2008)


• Berman Decries Administration’s Appalling Lack of Coherent Plan for Terrorism-Fighting in Pakistan  (April 17, 2008)


• Legislation Will Lift Anachronistic U.S. Stigma Against Nelson Mandela, Other South African Political Leaders  (April 4, 2008)


• House Overwhelmingly Approves Renewal and Tripling of Successful U.S. Global AIDS Prevention Effort  (April 2, 2008)


• House passes Rep. Berman's ARTS bill  (April 1, 2008)

March 2008

• Foreign Affairs Committee to Investigate Passport Snooping Case  (March 21, 2008)


• Rep. Berman Backs New Congressional Ethics Rule  (March 12, 2008)


• Rep. Berman Elected to Chair House Foreign Affairs Committee  (March 11, 2008)

February 2008

• Statement of Acting Chairman Howard L. Berman on Fidel Castro’s Retirement  (February 19, 2008)


• Statement of Rep. Howard Berman in support of civil and criminal contempt of Congress resolutions  (February 14, 2008)


• Statement of Rep. Howard Berman on the passing of Chairman Tom Lantos  (February 11, 2008)


• Rep. Howard L. Berman Votes for Bill to Address Rising College Prices and Remove Other Barriers to College Enrollment  (February 7, 2008)

January 2008

• Rep. Berman Backs Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan  (January 29, 2008)


• Rep. Berman speaks in support of his Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82  (January 16, 2008)

December 2007

• Rep. Berman Calls on President Bush to Increase the International Affairs Budget  (December 21, 2007)


• Congressman Berman introduces False Claims Act Corrections Act of 2007  (December 19, 2007)


• Leahy, Hatch, Berman, and Issa Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Give Fair Compensation to Musical Artists  (December 19, 2007)


• House Unanimously Passes Rep. Berman's Genocide Accountability Act  (December 5, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Introduces Intellectual Property Bill  (December 5, 2007)

November 2007

• Rep. Howard Berman's Statement of Support for H.R. 3996, the AMT Relief Bill  (November 8, 2007)


• Justice Department Recovers $2 Billion in 2007 from Rep. Berman's Bill  (November 7, 2007)

October 2007

• As Product Recalls Mount, Rep. Berman Backs Effort to Protect Children and Consumers  (October 10, 2007)


• Reps. Berman and Hall Introduce the Ovarian Cancer Biomarker Research Act of 2007  (October 1, 2007)

September 2007

• A Performance Right For Over The Air Radio  (September 27, 2007)

August 2007

• Rep. Berman Supports New Energy Independence Plan  (August 4, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Backs Bill to Provide Health Care to 11 Million Children, Strengthen Medicare  (August 3, 2007)

July 2007

• Rep. Berman's Patent Reform Act of 2007 Passes Judiciary Committee  (July 18, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Supports Legislation to Ease Passport Backlong  (July 16, 2007)

June 2007

• Rep. Berman Votes to Give Millions Hope by Greatly Expanding Embryonic Stem Cell Research  (June 7, 2007)

May 2007

• Reps. Howard Berman and Mike Pence Introduce Genocide Accountability Act of 2007  (May 24, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Helps Push Major U.S Competitiveness, Science, Math Education Package Through House  (May 21, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Pleased that Dream Act is Included in Senate Immigration Deal  (May 18, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Votes to End Unethical Practices in Student Loan Industry, Protect Students and Families  (May 9, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Votes to Override the President's Veto of the Iraq Accountability Act  (May 2, 2007)

April 2007

• Leahy, Hatch, Berman and Smith Introduce Bicameral, Bipartisan Patent Reform Legislation  (April 18, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Introduces Patent Reform Act of 2007  (April 18, 2007)

March 2007

• Rep. Berman Votes For A Fiscally Responsible Budget, WithThe Right Priorities For The Families of California  (March 29, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Votes For A New Direction In Iraq  (March 23, 2007)


• Statement of Rep. Berman on Reforming Section 115 of the Copyright Act for the Digital Age  (March 22, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Testifies Before the Foreign Affairs Committee On His Iraq Benchmarks Act  (March 20, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Calls for Quick House Action on Bill to Protect Appointment Process for U.S.  (March 6, 2007)


• Dems Get Behind Berman's Iraq Bill (Los Angeles Daily News, March 2, 2007)  (March 2, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Introduces the Iraq Benchmarks Act  (March 1, 2007)


• House Passes Pell Grant Fairness Legislation  (March 1, 2007)

February 2007

• Congressman Howard Berman and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-AllardSponsor Legislation to Eliminate Barriers to College for Immigrant Students  (February 28, 2007)


• Anti-Trust Panel to Examine XM-Sirius Merger  (February 27, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Vows Quick House Action on Bill to Protect Appointment Process for U.S. Attorneys  (February 8, 2007)


• REP.BERMAN:COMMENTS ON THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES  (February 2, 2007)

January 2007

• Rep. Berman Delivers Speech at the Arms Control Association on "Strengthening U.S. Nonproliferation Policy"  (January 19, 2007)


• House Brings the “100 Hours Agenda” to a Successful Conclusion  (January 19, 2007)


• Members Fight to Invest in Renewable Energy, Stop Giveaways for Big Oil  (January 18, 2007)


• Judiciary Committee Members Question Attorney General Alberto Gonzales About Dismissal of San Diego U.S. Attorney Carol Lam  (January 17, 2007)


• House Votes to Require Medicare to Negotiate with Drug Companies for Lower Drug Prices  (January 12, 2007)


• Rep. Berman Introduces AgJOBS Legislation  (January 9, 2007)


• Berman Votes for Bill to Make Alternative Fuels More Affordable, Accessible  (January 8, 2007)


• Reps. Berman, McKeon Introduce the Social Security Fairness Act  (January 4, 2007)


• Democrats First 100 Hours Legislation  (January 4, 2007)

November 2006

• Justice Department Recovers Record $3.1 Billion in 2006 from Rep. Berman's Bill  (November 22, 2006)

October 2006

• Democratic Medicare Drug Reforms Could Save Seniors Billions of Dollars  (October 26, 2006)


• Report Finds Californians Have Suffered Under the Bush Administration's Tax Cuts and Economic Policies  (October 12, 2006)


• Statement of Rep. Howard Berman Regarding the Ethics Committee Investigation of the House Page Scandal  (October 5, 2006)

September 2006

• Rep. Berman Fights to Block Doubling and Tripling of Medicare Premiums for Many Seniors  (September 29, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Urges President Bush to Release Full Report on Terrorism and Iraq  (September 28, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Sponsors Resolution Demanding Release of Intelligence Reports on Iraq  (September 27, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Joins 200 House Democrats in Urging President Bush to Provide Necessary Funding for Veterans' Health Care  (September 25, 2006)


• Ways and Means Committee Report Finds that 79% Of New Medicare Prescription Drug Program Enrolles In California At Risk Of Falling Into The Doughnut-Hole*  (September 22, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Opposes Permanent U.S. Military Bases in Iraq  (September 19, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Calls for Hearings on Global Warming  (September 19, 2006)


• Berman Introduces Resolution Demanding State Department Documents on Proliferation to Iran  (September 7, 2006)

August 2006

• Rep. Berman calls on President Bush to Fire Broadcasting Board of Governors Chairman Kenneth Tomlinson after Investigation Reveals Serious Misconduct  (August 29, 2006)

July 2006

• Rep. Berman Sends Letter to Secretary Rice on Overdue Report Detailing Indian Missile Transfers to Iran  (July 31, 2006)


• Statement of Rep. Berman on H.R. 5682, The U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act  (July 26, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Continues Fight for a Fair Minimum Wage  (July 19, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Opposes Move to Write Discrimination Into the Constitution  (July 19, 2006)


• Information for U.S. Citizens Who Want to Help Israeli Soldiers and Civilians with Blood Supply Crisis  (July 18, 2006)


• Statement of Rep. Berman on H.Res. 921, In Support of Israel's Right to Defend Itself  (July 18, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Urges Reauthorization of Voting Rights Act  (July 12, 2006)

June 2006

• Rep. Berman Marks 34th Anniversary of Title IX by Asking President Bush to Restore Former, Stronger Policy  (June 23, 2006)


• 15 Senior Dems Urge Bush To Rule Out Pre-emptive Nuclear Strike On Iran  (June 20, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Fights for a Fair Minimum Wage  (June 20, 2006)


• Statement By Congressman Howard L. Berman on The Iraq Resolution  (June 16, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Wins Funds for Valley Projects in House Appropriations Bill  (June 15, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Urges Students to Consolidate Loans Before July 1  (June 12, 2006)


• Berman Joins Congressional Colleagues in Calling on President to Help Service Members and Veterans Threatened by Data Theft  (June 8, 2006)


• Statement of Rep. Berman from Ethics Committee Public Hearing on Congressional Travel  (June 7, 2006)

May 2006

• Rep. Berman Secures Funds for Local Environmental Projects  (May 25, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Introduces Bill to Improve U.S. - India Nuclear Deal  (May 19, 2006)


• Rep. Berman and 71 Other Members File to Stop Warrantless Wiretapping Program  (May 12, 2006)


• Reps Berman and Bono Introduce Bill to Provide Equal Treatment Between Music Distribution Technologies  (May 12, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Joins House Democrats in Unveiling Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package  (May 11, 2006)


• Rep. Berman's Statement on the India Nuclear Deal  (May 8, 2006)


• Protecting America's Seniors from Bush Medicare Prescription Drug Tax  (May 4, 2006)

April 2006

• Statement of Rep. Berman Commemorating the 91st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide  (April 27, 2006)


• Statement of Rep. Berman on HR 282, the Iran Freedom Support Act  (April 27, 2006)


• Statement of Rep. Howard L. Berman Upon Accepting the Role of Ranking Democrat on the Ethics Committee  (April 21, 2006)


• Reps. Berkley and Berman Introduce the "Veterans' Pension Improvement Act"  (April 6, 2006)


• Reps. Howard Berman and Rick Boucher Introduce Legislation to Reform Patent System  (April 5, 2006)


• Rep. Berman's Statement on the Patents Depend on Quality Act of 2006  (April 5, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Demands More Responsible Congressional Oversight of U.S. Operations in Iraq  (April 4, 2006)


• GAO Analyst Confides to Congressman Berman that GAO Missile Defense Study Was Grossly Mishandled  (April 2, 2006)


• GAO Responds to Congressman Berman Regarding Accusations Made by Subrata Ghoshroy  (April 1, 2006)

March 2006

• Reps. Schiff and Berman Introduce "NSA Oversight Act"  (March 16, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Fights to Protect Bloggers' Free Speech on the Internet  (March 15, 2006)


• On the Anniversay of the Madrid Bombing, Rep. Berman Calls for Greater Investment in Rail and Transit Security  (March 10, 2006)


• "Orphan Works" Issue Addressed By Rep. Berman in Oversight Hearing  (March 10, 2006)


• Rep. Berman's Opening Statement from Oversight Hearing on the Copyright Office Report on "Orphan Works"  (March 8, 2006)


• Rep. Berman: Bush Budget Cuts California Education Funds  (March 8, 2006)


• Rep. Berman honored by Citizens for Global Solutions  (March 8, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Opposes Bill that Undermines Food Safety  (March 6, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Signs Letter to President Bush Raising Concerns with Dubai Ports World Deal  (March 2, 2006)

February 2006

• Reps. Berman, Flake Ask for Explanation of OFAC Role in Disrupting Meeting in Mexico City  (February 21, 2006)


• Statement of Rep. Berman on Tribute to Yoggi Riley  (February 14, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Authors Letter to IRS Commisioner Regarding Tax Incentives for the Production of Solar Energy  (February 7, 2006)


• Rep. Berman Cosponsors "Honest Leadership, Open Government" Reform Package to Protect Public Trust  (February 1, 2006)

December 2005

• Berman Co-authors Bipartisan Letter Urging President Bush to Increse Funding for International Affairs Programs  (December 19, 2005)


• Statement of Rep. Berman Congratulating U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall  (December 5, 2005)

November 2005

• Rep. Berman Wins Funds for Valley Transportation Projects  (November 22, 2005)


• Largest Veterans Day Parade Ever in SFV  (November 10, 2005)


• Berman Secures Funding for Local At-Risk Youth  (November 9, 2005)


• Berman Secures Funding for Local Environmental Projects  (November 9, 2005)

September 2005

• Rep. Berman's Statement Honoring Maria Reza  (September 22, 2005)

July 2005

• Berman Secured Millions For Local Transportation Related Projects  (July 29, 2005)


• Rep. Berman Secures $130 Million for 405 Carpool Lane  (July 28, 2005)


• Story from the Daily News: Berman's Style is all in the Cards  (July 25, 2005)


• Congratulating the Republic of Cape Verde on the 30th Anniversary of its Independence from Portugal  (July 14, 2005)

June 2005

• Arnold Blocks Fix for 405  (June 28, 2005)


• Rep. Berman comments on the Supreme Court's Grokster Decision  (June 27, 2005)


• Announcing the Publication of the English Translation of Passage Through Hell: A Memoir  (June 8, 2005)


• Rep. Berman's Statement Honoring the Memory of Linda Liss Fine  (June 7, 2005)

March 2005

• Pelosi Appoints Berman as Chief Liaison to the Entertainment Industry  (March 9, 2005)


• New Calculator Shows Dangerous Cost Of Privitizing Social Security  (March 7, 2005)

February 2005

• U.S. Representative Howard L. Berman Urges Swift Senate Action On Craig/Kennedy/Cannon/Berman Farm Labor Legislation  (February 10, 2005)

January 2005

• Introduction of H.R. 24, the "Preservation and Restoration of Orphan Works for Use in Scholarship and Education (PRO-USE) Act of 2005"  (January 6, 2005)

December 2004

• Berman Blasts New Treasury Department Regulations  (December 16, 2004)


• Berman Co-authors Bipartisan Letter Urging President Bush to Increse Funding for International Affairs Programs  (December 16, 2004)

November 2004

• Berman Secures Funding For Local Projects  (November 22, 2004)

September 2004

• Members Of Congress Condemn Presbyterian Divestment Resolution  (September 14, 2004)


• Rep. Howard Berman Addresses The 17th Constitutional Convention of the United Farm Workers  (September 9, 2004)

June 2004

• Rep. Howard L. Berman Introduces the Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2004  (June 16, 2004)

May 2004

• Rep. Berman's Statement on Derivative rights, Moral Rights, and Movie Filtering Technology  (May 20, 2004)


• Rep. Berman's Special Memorial Day Tribute  (May 20, 2004)

March 2004

• Berman Announces Funding For Valley Transportation Projects  (March 26, 2004)


• Letter from Rep. Berman to Richard Newcomb, Director of OFAC  (March 3, 2004)


• Berman Introduces Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004  (March 1, 2004)

January 2004

• Berman Secures Funding for Local Projects  (January 29, 2004)

December 2003

• Berman Co-authors Bipartisan Letter Urging President Bush to Increse Funding for International Affairs Programs  (December 10, 2003)

November 2003

• Rep. Berman's Statement on the Introduction of The National Film Preservation Act of 2003  (November 21, 2003)


• Rep. Berman Announces Funds to Fight Valley Traffic Congestion  (November 18, 2003)

October 2003

• Berman Secures $150,000 for Historic Preservation of San Fernando's Lopez Adobe  (October 30, 2003)


• Berman Releases Report Detailing How Disabled Veterans Tax Impacts Thousands of Veterans in Los Angeles  (October 8, 2003)

September 2003

• Introduction of Craig/Kennedy/Cannon/Berman Farm Labor Legislation  (September 23, 2003)


• Letter from Rep. Berman to Gov. Dean Regarding His Comments on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict  (September 10, 2003)

July 2003

• Conyers And Berman Introduce Anti-Piracy Legislation  (July 16, 2003)

June 2003

• Statement of Rep. Berman on The False Claims Act and Medicare and Medicaid Fraud  (June 3, 2003)

March 2003

• Statement of Rep. Berman on International Copyright Piracy: A Growing Problem with Links to Organized Crime and Terrorism  (March 13, 2003)


• House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property Hearing on "Copyright Piracy Implications of the Broadcast Flag"  (March 6, 2003)

February 2003

• Statement of Rep. Berman on Peer-to-Peer Piracy on University Campuses  (February 26, 2003)


• Berman Secures Federal Funds To Speed Completion Of New East Valley High School  (February 13, 2003)


• Berman Secures $3.16 Million For Hansen Dam Projects  (February 13, 2003)


• Reps. Berman and Dreir Reintroduce Bipartisan Runway Production Legislation that Aims to Keep Movie and TV Production Jobs in the USA  (February 12, 2003)


• Dreier, Berman Reintroduce Runaway Production Legislation  (February 12, 2003)


• Rep. Berman Releases GAO Study Revealing Serious Irregularities in Awarding of Key National Missile Defense Contract  (February 7, 2003)


• Congressman Berman And Senator Grassley Warn Ashcroft Against Misuse Of State Secrets Privilege In Missile Defense Whistleblower Case  (February 7, 2003)

January 2003

• Rep. Berman Lauds Agreement Between Recording Industry and Technology Companies  (January 14, 2003)


• Statement of Rep. Berman at the UCLA Entertainment Law Symposium  (January 9, 2003)


• Rep. Berman Announces Office Change  (January 1, 2003)

October 2002

• Rep. Berman Announces Funds To Support Valley Defense Jobs  (October 11, 2002)


• Berman Authors Bipartisan Letter Urging President Bush to Increse Funding for International Affairs Programs  (October 1, 2002)

September 2002

• Rep. Berman's Remarks on Piracy of Intellectual Property on Peer-to-Peer Networks  (September 26, 2002)


• Copy Fights: Can Politicians or Entrepreneurs Best Protect Intellectual Property  (September 19, 2002)

August 2002

• Rep. Berman's Remarks to the American Iranian Council  (August 3, 2002)

July 2002

• Speech to the Computer and Communications Industry Association Regarding Solutions to Peer to Peer Piracy  (July 25, 2002)


• Berman Introduces Legislation to Foil Peer to Peer Piracy  (July 25, 2002)

March 2002

• Reps. Berman and Davis Introduce Bill to Indentify and Register Undocumented Central American Immigrants  (March 4, 2002)


• Berman and Grassley Release GAO Study Containing Dramatic New Revelations About Potential Missile Defense Testing Fraud  (March 4, 2002)

February 2002

• Rep. Berman Urges Attorney General Ashcroft to Bring Indictments Against Credit Lyonnais  (February 22, 2002)

January 2002

• Rep. Berman Calls for Investigation of "Parking," and Artist Coercion  (January 22, 2002)