2008 Press Releases

October 27, 2008
Schiff Receives High Marks on Voting Record

October 17, 2008
President Signs into Law Schiff, Waxman, Gallegly Provisions Requiring Stricter Standards on Collision Avoidance Systems Implementation on Major U.S. Rail Lines

September 24, 2008
Schiff Works to Honor Japanese-American World War II Veterans

September 19, 2008
Schiff, Waxman, Gallegly Introduce Legislation to Require Collision Avoidance Systems on All Major U.S. Rail Lines

August 12, 2008
Rep. Schiff to Host Economic Roundtable Discussion Featuring KNX Radio’s Frank Mottek and Chief Operating Officer of the FDIC John Bovenzi

July 17, 2008
Schiff Urges Constituents With Accounts At Indymac Bank To Contact Him If They Need Help With FDIC

July 14, 2008
House Approves Schiff Legislation to Extend Background Checks for Volunteers Working with Children

July 14, 2008
House Approves Schiff Measures to Eliminate DNA Backlog and Solve Crimes

June 30, 2008
Appropriations Committee Approves Schiff’s Request for Funds for Two Local Small Business Assistance Programs

June 26, 2008
Schiff Secures Funding for Local Law Enforcement to Help Improve Safety and Investigation Efforts

June 25, 2008
Schiff Helps Secure Vital Funds for Clean Water and Other Environmental Efforts in Appropriations Bill Approved by Committee

June 25, 2008
Schiff Introduces Resolution Calling on Congress to Condemn and Isolate the Government of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe

June 19, 2008
Exclusivity Provision First Introduced in Congress by Schiff and Flake Included in New FISA Compromise Legislation

June 18, 2008
House Approves Schiff’s Legislation to “Fingerprint” Nuclear Material

June 13, 2008
Representatives Schiff and Berman Urge FAA to Approve Mandatory Nighttime Curfew at Bob Hope Airport

June 12, 2008
Schiff Helps Secure Funds for Important Jet Propulsion Laboratory Programs

June 11, 2008
House Judiciary Committee Adopts Schiff Amendments to Improve DNA Tools for Law Enforcement and Investigators and Eliminate DNA Backlogs

June 6, 2008
Bill Passes to Improve Transportation Throughout San Gabriel Valley

June 3, 2008
House Approves Bill to Name San Gabriel Post Office for Chi Mui

May 29, 2008
Schiff Spends Memorial Day Recess Visiting Troops in Afghanistan

May 22, 2008
Schiff Amendments to Increase Nuclear Security Pass House

May 21, 2008
Schiff Announces Appointments to U.S. Service Academies

May 20, 2008
Homeland Security Committee Approves Schiff’s Legislation to “Fingerprint” Nuclear Material

May 15, 2008
International Anti-Piracy Caucus Unveils “2008 International Piracy Watch List”

May 15, 2008
Schiff Introduces Bill Urging End to Turkish Blockade of Armenia

May 14, 2008
Schiff, Chabot, Emanuel, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Identity Theft and Cyber Crime

May 8, 2008
President Signs Schiff's Rim of the Valley Measure into Law

May 6, 2008
Schiff Introduces Bill to Ensure our National Security Strategy Can Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century

May 1, 2008
Schiff, Fortenberry Launch Congressional Nuclear Security Caucus

May 1, 2008
Transportation Bill Passes With Language Helpful to Gold Line Extension

April 29, 2008
Schiff’s Rim of the Valley Measure Headed to President’s Desk

April 28, 2008
Crescenta Valley High School Student Wins Congressional Arts Competition

April 24, 2008
In Honor of Remembrance Day, Rep. Schiff Vows to Continue the Fight to Recognize the Armenian Genocide

April 24, 2008
Rep. Schiff’s Daughter Gets Down to Work on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

April 16, 2008
Bill to Name San Gabriel Post Office for Chi Mui Clears First Hurdle in House

April 16, 2008
Schiff Receives Perfect Score on Voting Record for Legislation Affecting Global Issues

April 11, 2008
Schiff Brings Astronaut to Students in the South Pasadena Unified School District

March 28, 2008
Angelina Levy Named a “Woman of the Year” In the 29th Congressional District

March 28, 2008
Beverly White Named a “Woman of the Year” in the 29th Congressional District

March 28, 2008
Catherine M. Pelley Named a “Woman of the Year” In the 29th Congressional District

March 28, 2008
Doris Lau Named a “Woman of the Year” in the 29th Congressional District

March 28, 2008
Elaine Paonessa Named a “Woman of the Year” In the 29th Congressional District

March 28, 2008
Frances A. Moore Named a “Woman of the Year” in the 29th Congressional District

March 28, 2008
Jaylene L. Moseley Named a “Woman of the Year” in the 29th Congressional District

March 28, 2008
Lissa Layng Reynolds Named a “Woman of the Year” in the 29th Congressional District

March 28, 2008
Valarie Gomez Named a “Woman of the Year” In the 29th Congressional District

March 13, 2008
Schiff, Rogers Introduce Legislation to Make Background Checks for Volunteers Working with Children Reliable and Accessible

March 6, 2008
Schiff, Boustany, Baird, Fortenberry Launch Congressional Friends of Jordan Caucus

March 5, 2008
Schiff, Bono Mack, Boyd, and Mack Launch New America Supports You Caucus

February 21, 2008
Schiff Introduces Bill to Name San Gabriel Post Office for Chi Mui

February 8, 2008
Schiff Questions Attorney General about Torture

January 31, 2008
Schiff Announces Nominations to U.S. Service Academies

January 31, 2008
Schiff Honors Memory of Slain Journalist Hrant Dink One Year After his Death

January 23, 2008
Schiff Tapped to Serve on House Select Intelligence Committee

January 14, 2008
Congressman Schiff’s Web Site Wins 2007 Gold Mouse Award