Press Releases
Congressman Schiff on Inclusion of Electoral Count Reform Act in Omnibus Spending Package
“On January 6, 2021, our democracy suffered a terrible blow: A violent attack on our Capitol incited by a sitting president and his allies. Yet the bloodshed of that day was not the only threat to our democracy, nor were the people making up the mob the only perpetrators. We were also put in danger by the cynical actions of members of Congress — insurrectionists in suits and ties — who violated their oaths and voted to overturn the election, even after the attack. “At … Continue Reading
December 17, 2022
Congressman Schiff on the Passing of P-22
“I am heartbroken by the news of P-22’s passing. P-22 was many things: our favorite celebrity neighbor, the occasional troublemaker, and a beloved mascot for our city. But most of all, he was a magnificent and wild creature, who reminded us all that we are part of a natural world so much greater than ourselves. Even in Los Angeles. “It has been an honor to be his voice in Congress – where one of my greatest priorities has been to protect more of the public lands that … Continue Reading
December 17, 2022
Schiff Leads Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs and 24 Members in Urging President Biden to Ensure Artsakh’s Safety
Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led his fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues and 24 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden, urging the administration to use all diplomatic tools at its disposal to ensure the safety of the people of Artsakh amid the growing crisis in the region. The members also called for the administration to cease all financial support to Azerbaijan and impose sanctions. On December 12, Azerbaijan imposed a blockade of the … Continue Reading
December 14, 2022
Schiff, Grijalva, Bowman, and Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Bill to Relieve Student Debt for Disabled and Older Individuals
Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) introduced legislation to eliminate student loan debt for disabled and elderly individuals. The Student Loan Relief for Medicare and Social Security Recipients Act would fully relieve Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance participants of all student loan debt that dates back more than twenty years – for both current recipients and future … Continue Reading
December 14, 2022
Congressman Schiff, Senator Whitehouse Urge Meta to Maintain Policies on Election Misinformation, Uphold Trump Suspension
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) sent a letter to Meta's President of Global Affairs, Nicholas Clegg, urging Meta to maintain its commitment to keeping dangerous election denial content off its platform. “After each election cycle, social media platforms like Meta often alter or roll back certain misinformation policies, because they are temporary and specific to the election season,” Schiff and Whitehouse write. “Doing so in … Continue Reading
December 09, 2022
Schiff, Blumenauer Lead House Members in Urging USDA Scrutiny of Elon Musk’s Neuralink
Following recent reports of egregious animal welfare violations at Elon Musk’s medical device company, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) led a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the agency to exert proper oversight of USDA-inspected facilities. “At the time of this letter, serious allegations have been leveled against Elon Musk’s company Neuralink… These complaints include graphic descriptions of botched experiments and … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Rising Hate Crimes in L.A. County
“I am deeply troubled by the unprecedented surge in hate crimes in Los Angeles County. The rising number of acts of violence against Black, Asian, and LGBTQ+ Angelenos are horrifying, and tragically mirror the awful mass shootings and targeted attacks we have seen in Buffalo, Colorado Springs, and other cities across the nation. I am also particularly disturbed that Jewish Angelenos were victims of an overwhelming number of the religiously-motivated hate crimes, especially as antisemitic … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Passage of Iran Political Prisoners Amendment in NDAA
“The world has watched in awe as thousands of Iranian civilians, with women and young people at the helm, demonstrate courageous acts of resistance against a totalitarian regime. Their bravery in the face of dire and deadly consequences, as well as the unprecedented reach and endurance of their protests, are a testament to how deep the desire for freedom runs. Tragically, we are also seeing how far the Iranian regime will go to silence that demand, with nearly 500 protestors killed and … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Congressman Schiff on National Defense Authorization Act
“The 2023 defense spending bill is one of the final pieces of legislation this Congress will take up, and it should represent our priorities for the prosperity and the security of our people. I am pleased the final version included strong investments in our servicemembers and key technologies, the important, bipartisan provisions in the Intelligence Authorization Act that will empower the intelligence community to function at its highest level in protecting every American, and my … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
“The right to marry is fundamental – yet there are still too many elected officials and appointed judges who would do away with this right. I am proud the House was able to put the Respect for Marriage Act over the finish line today, which will ensure that LGBTQ+ couples and interracial couples never again need to worry about whether their marriage will be recognized by the state they reside in. President Biden should sign this bill into law without delay. And we must continue the … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Schiff, Takano Call on Elon Musk to Tamp Down Hate Speech on Twitter
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28) and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41) delivered a letter to Twitter CEO Elon Musk urging him to take action to combat the rise in dangerous hate speech on Twitter. “Although you tweeted that one of your goals as Chief Executive Officer of Twitter was strong content moderation on the platform, the results of your leadership have been the opposite,” write Schiff and Takano. “Multiple reports have shown that since you became CEO in late … Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
Congressman Schiff Introduces Bill to Protect Individuals from Harassment by Foreign Governments
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to bolster the prosecution and oversight of transnational repression – efforts by foreign governments to harass and intimidate individuals living in the United States in order to silence overseas dissidents, coerce them to return to their country, or kill them. Transnational repression violates the fundamental rights to free speech and privacy granted to all individuals living in the United States – including foreign … Continue Reading
December 06, 2022
Schiff, Trahan Respond to Meta Oversight Board's Recommendation to Overhaul Cross-Check Program
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) issued the following statement after Meta's Oversight Board recommended sweeping reforms to the Cross-Check, or XCheck, program used on Facebook and Instagram: “Under Meta's Cross-Check program, millions of 'elite' users have been permitted to violate community standards with impunity, using their platforms to spread dangerous hate, conspiracies, and misinformation. In January, we delivered a letter to … Continue Reading
December 06, 2022
Congressman Schiff Calls for Extension of the Expanded Child Tax Credit by Year’s End
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer urging the House to extend the expanded Child Tax Credit – which has the ability to lift millions of California’s most economically-marginalized children out of poverty – before Republicans take control of the House in January. The Child Tax Credit’s monthly payments are used by millions of families in California and across the country to pay for … Continue Reading
November 30, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Legislation to Prevent Railroad Work Stoppage
“America's railroad industry is the lifeblood of our economy. Many of the goods and services we rely on come by train – and those trains are powered by workers. For too long, railroad workers have toiled without a contract that ensures fair wages, good benefits, and a secure working environment. Railroad unions have been working diligently to secure an agreement to that end, and it is clear that the railroad companies – not their workers – are to blame for this impasse. … Continue Reading
November 29, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
“Today, Congress took definitive steps to reassure the American people that our rights are inalienable, and that the freedom to marry whomever you love is the irrevocable law of the land. That millions of LGBTQ+ and interracial couples across the country have had to fear otherwise, in 2022, is tragic, and it speaks to the perilous moment we are in, with a partisan and reactionary court determined to roll back the clock on so many of the freedoms our nation holds dear. “Now that … Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Speaker Nancy Pelosi
“Nancy Pelosi is, without a doubt, the greatest Speaker in our history. With the narrowest of margins, she steered some of the most consequential legislation in a generation through Congress – expanding health care for millions, rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure, guiding us through a terrible pandemic and so much more. Her legacy as a legislator will forever define our era, and has improved the life of every American. “As a fellow Californian, I have been fortunate to … Continue Reading
November 03, 2022
Schiff Announces New Jobs, Cost Savings, and Economic Growth in CA-28 and Throughout California
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that legislation passed by Congressional Democrats since President Biden took office has driven significant economic growth for workers and families in California’s 28th district and across the state. The country still needs to tackle high rates of inflation – a global challenge – but the job growth has been unprecedented. According to a new report by the Joint Economic Committee, that growth has spurred tens of thousands … Continue Reading
October 28, 2022
Schiff Introduces Bill to Name Glendale Post Office for Paul Ignatius, Former U.S. Navy Secretary
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to pay tribute to former U.S. Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius – son of one of the first Armenian families to settle in Glendale, and at one point, the highest-ranking Armenian American in the U.S. government – by naming the Glendale post office at 6444 San Fernando Road in his honor. “Paul is a true son of the American Dream – born to Armenian immigrants who escaped horrific persecution overseas, he has … Continue Reading
October 27, 2022
Schiff, Trahan Request Briefing from TikTok Ahead of Midterms on Strategy to Combat Election Disinformation
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) requested a briefing from TikTok on its strategy to curb misinformation, disinformation, and the potential incitement of violence on the platform ahead of the 2022 and 2024 U.S. elections. In a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Schiff and Trahan stressed their concerns about TikTok’s ability to regulate disinformation as a video-only platform, its commitment to proactively removing disinformation content … Continue Reading