Press Releases
Seventy-Five Members of Congress Call for Immediate Closure of Guantanamo Bay
Burbank, CA - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Congressman David Price (D-NC), and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), along with more than 70 members of Congress, delivered a letter to President Biden calling for the immediate closure of the prison at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Closing the facility has been a long stated goal for the U.S. government. During his 2008 campaign, former President Obama promised to permanently close the prison at Guantanamo Bay. However, at the … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Schiff Honors Women of the Year from 28th Congressional District
Burbank, CA - On Sunday, August 1, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) honored inspiring women from communities in California's 28th Congressional District. "Every year, we honor women across the 28th Congressional District who make a positive impact on the lives of their neighbors and improve and enrich our community," said Rep. Schiff. "Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed the unimaginable burden shouldered by women as essential and frontline workers, health care personnel, … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Eviction Moratorium Extension
"Housing is a fundamental human right, and everyone - no matter what their zip code may be or their wealth - deserves to have a roof over their head. President Biden made the right decision to extend the eviction moratorium while the country is still recovering from the pandemic and the economic harm it caused. Keeping people safe, healthy, and housed must be our paramount responsibility. "I also want to applaud the courageous demonstrations of commitment from so many of my colleagues, … Continue Reading
July 15, 2021
Schiff Secures $950,000 for Armenian-American Museum in Upcoming Government Funding Legislation
Glendale, CA - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), the Vice Chair of the House Armenian Caucus, announced that the fiscal year 2022 federal government funding legislation will include $950,000 in funding to support construction and development of the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California in downtown Glendale. "Armenian-Americans are an essential part of the very fabric of our nation - enriching our customs, traditions, and communities. Their story is an American story, … Continue Reading
July 14, 2021
Schiff, Education Secretary Cardona Meet in L.A. to Discuss Federal Efforts to Get Students Safely Back in Classrooms
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona to Los Angeles' Fairfax High School, where the pair, along with students, education advocates, and community members, discussed how they will work together to deliver California schools and communities the resources they need to help students succeed as they prepare for a return to in-person learning. "As the worst of the pandemic fades across California, I'm glad to see kids safely making their way … Continue Reading
July 13, 2021
Schiff Secures More Than $7 Million for Critical Community Projects in Upcoming Government Funding Legislation
Burbank, CA - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced that more than $7.7 million for community projects he championed will be included in the fiscal year 2022 federal government funding legislation. When passed through Congress, the funding will support ten local health, housing, education, and cultural programs throughout the 28th District. "It is an honor to fight for our community and the resources needed to bring lasting benefits to the people of California's 28th Congressional … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
Schiff Secures $20 Million in Funding for Local Priorities in House Transportation and Infrastructure Investment Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) voted in support of the INVEST in America Act, which includes nearly $20 million for local priorities shared across seven projects from Glendale to West Hollywood. “Every day, I’ll continue fighting to make sure that California and our community receive the resources they need to thrive and invest in the future,” said Schiff. “The House passage of the INVEST in America Act is a critical step toward … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
Schiff Statement on the Select Committee to Investigate January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after being named to the Select Committee to Investigate January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol: "I am grateful to Speaker Pelosi for her leadership in establishing the Select Committee to investigate the January 6 insurrection, and for the trust she has placed in me and my fellow committee members. Under Chairman Bennie Thompson, it will … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
Schiff Announces Inclusion of Robust Funding for Armenia and Artsakh in House Foreign Affairs Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Armenian Caucus, issued a statement following the introduction of the Fiscal Year 2022 State and Foreign Relations funding legislation: "After a year marked by devastating conflict and incredible suffering, we have been able to secure more than $52 million in funding for Armenia and Artsakh in the recently introduced House Foreign Affairs spending bill, along with the other co-chairs of the … Continue Reading
June 23, 2021
Rep. Schiff Statement on Biden Administration’s Gun Violence Prevention Strategy
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after President Biden announced a comprehensive strategy to prevent gun violence and make communities safer: "President Biden's comprehensive strategy to curb gun violence will leave our families and communities safer. One of the most critical steps we can take to end gun violence is ending the special immunity from liability that the gun industry enjoys. For years, I've been working to repeal the … Continue Reading
June 22, 2021
Rep. Schiff Statement on Elections in Armenia
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), co-chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, issued the following statement: "I want to extend my congratulations to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his re-election. Independent election observers have thus far indicated that the elections were conducted in a free and transparent manner, another critical demonstration of Armenia's commitment to the democratic process. I look forward to strengthening the U.S.-Armenia relationship and … Continue Reading
June 22, 2021
Rep. Schiff Statement on Senate For the People Act Vote
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Republicans in the Senate voted to block S.R. 1, the For the People Act: "The decision by Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans to block S.R. 1, the For the People Act, is a purposeful attack on our democracy. This bill is essential, not only to repair the damage wrought over the last four years, but also to strengthen and perfect our democracy for generations to come. Instead, Senate … Continue Reading
June 09, 2021
Schiff Announces Inclusion of $20 Million for Local Priorities in Transportation and Infrastructure Investment Legislation
Burbank, CA – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced the inclusion of nearly $20 million for local priorities in a transportation and infrastructure package, the INVEST in America Act, introduced this week. The investments would be shared across seven projects from Glendale to West Hollywood and resulted from Schiff’s advocacy to ensure Los Angeles transportation and infrastructure saw significant funding support in the House Committee on Transportation and … Continue Reading
June 03, 2021
Schiff, Chabot Statement on American Journalists Detained in Burma
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus, issued the following statement: "It is unconscionable that the Burmese military continues to detain Danny Fenster without access to United States legal representation and in a notoriously brutal compound known for holding political prisoners. His arrest is an intolerable assault against a free and fair press and must elicit a firm response … Continue Reading
May 28, 2021
Schiff Statement on the Senate January 6 Commission Vote
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement after Republicans in the Senate failed to support a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol: "The decision by Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans to attempt to bury the truth and hide their complicity, along with that of Donald Trump, in the January 6 assault is the height of cowardice and … Continue Reading
May 24, 2021
Schiff Statement on Recent Attacks Against Press Freedoms
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus, issued the following statement on the detainment of Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich and jailing of Uzbek journalist Otabek Sattoriy: "A free and independent press is essential for a free society, and the past week has provided additional and disturbing examples of the lengths to which some will go to silence individual … Continue Reading
May 19, 2021
Schiff Statement on January 6 Commission Vote
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement on the passage of the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act: "The January 6 insurrection was a brutal assault on our Capitol and our democracy. To prevent another such act of domestic terrorism, we need to fully understand and thoroughly account for that day. While a commission is the bare minimum … Continue Reading
May 12, 2021
Schiff Statement on House Republicans’ Vote to Remove Rep. Cheney from Leadership
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement after House Republicans removed Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from her leadership position: "In deposing Liz Cheney today, the Republican Party further united behind the belief that fidelity to the former president is more important than fidelity to the Constitution or our democracy and that the Big Lie is more important than truth. "The Republicans' decision to blindly support Trump, and punish … Continue Reading
May 11, 2021
Rep. Schiff Statement on Violence in Jerusalem
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) issued the following statement on the violence in Jerusalem: "Tuesday's horrendous and indiscriminate rocket attacks by Hamas threaten civilian lives and safety. They must stop. I fully support Israel's right to self-defense, and we must continue to bolster Israel's Iron Dome capability." "I am also deeply saddened by and mourn the loss of Palestinian lives, including nine children and civilians. We must strive for peace and the … Continue Reading
May 03, 2021
Schiff, Chabot Statement on World Press Freedom Day
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steve Chabot (R-OH), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus, issued the following statement in honor of World Press Freedom day: "A free and independent press is essential to a free and open society, and every day, journalists around the world put their lives on the line to report from war zones and countries with some of the most repressive regimes. In so doing, they play an indispensable role in … Continue Reading