Press Releases
Reps. Schiff and Gomez Urge USPS to Investigate Reports of Mail Dumping in Glendale, CA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) sent a letter to United States Postal Service Inspector Patricia Armstrong, the Inspector in Charge for the Los Angeles Division at U.S. Postal Inspection Service, urging a full investigation into two separate incidences of unopened USPS mail and packages being improperly discarded in a parking lot and alleyway in Glendale, CA. It has been reported this action was taken by USPS contractors. "This matter is of … Continue Reading
September 09, 2020
Statement from Freedom of the Press Caucus Co-Chairs Schiff and Chabot Condemning Press Restrictions in Belarus Amid Post-Election Protests
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steve Chabot (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus, released the following statement: "We are deeply concerned by the recent decision of Belarusian authorities to strip the accreditations of journalists covering widespread protests in Belarus in response to disputed election results. "Press credentials are necessary for journalists to provide accurate, impartial information to the public. Halting … Continue Reading
August 22, 2020
Schiff Votes to Save the U.S. Postal Service and Right to Vote from Assaults by Trump Administration
Washington D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) voted yes on H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, a critical bill to save the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the right to vote from the Trump Administration's ongoing assaults. The bill passed the House by a vote of 257-150. "Every day, millions of Americans rely on the USPS - to receive medications, conduct business, stay in contact, and, beginning in just a few weeks, vote by mail. That's why I just voted to protect the USPS from … Continue Reading
August 18, 2020
Schiff, Friedman Highlight Impact of Mail Delays at Local Post Office Event
Washington D.C. – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) hosted an event at the Bob Hope Post Office in Downtown Burbank to highlight how cuts in service instituted by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy are significantly delaying mail delivery and negatively impacting constituents, including veterans and local small business owners. Darcel Cole, a retired letter carrier, shared how real people are harmed by Trump’s sabotage of the U.S. Postal … Continue Reading
August 14, 2020
Schiff Introduces Resolution in Support of World Mask Week
Washington D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced a resolution in support of designating August 7-August 14, 2020 as World Mask Week and encouraging all Americans to wear appropriate face coverings to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Pandemic Action Network are partnering with more than 40 organizations to host World Mask Week in an effort to increase the use of face coverings across the globe. "Study after study … Continue Reading
August 14, 2020
Rep. Schiff Statement on Agreement Between Israel and the United Arab Emirates
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement: "The agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to begin a process to normalize diplomatic relations is a welcome development that builds on long-standing bipartisan diplomatic efforts toward ensuring a secure, prosperous Israel, living peacefully among its neighbors. I am also pleased that the announcement has been accompanied by a suspension of plans by Israel to unilaterally annex portions of the … Continue Reading
August 04, 2020
Schiff, Khanna Send Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Inclusion of Mask-Related Provisions in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation
Washington D.C. – Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) sent a letter to House and Senate Leadership asking for the inclusion of mask-related provisions in an upcoming health and economic legislative package responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the letter calls on Congress to provide for the mass distribution of free facial coverings to all Americans, funding for a Public Service Announcement campaign encouraging mask usage, and research into mask efficacy … Continue Reading
July 31, 2020
Schiff Secures Funding for Major Priorities in House Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) released a statement in response to House passage of an appropriations bill with funding for Schiff priorities including the early earthquake warning system, rental assistance and affordable housing, space exploration, earth science research, and next steps for a "cap park" across Highway 101 in Hollywood. "The House has prioritized critical investments to make life better and safer for Americans at home, and to increase our understanding … Continue Reading
July 30, 2020
Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Send Letter to Library of Congress Urging Historically Accurate Characterization of Armenian Genocide
Washington D.C. - Today, the Co-Chairs of the Armenian Caucus, Reps. Adam Schiff (CA-28), Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-14), sent a letter to Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, urging the Library of Congress to reconsider its decision to decline changing the subject heading for the Armenian Genocide from "Armenian massacres, 1915-1923" to "Armenian Genocide, 1915-1923" and to standardize the use of the term, "Armenian Genocide" across other … Continue Reading
July 22, 2020
House Passes Schiff’s Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act and Frank E. Evans Act in Bipartisan NDAA
Washington D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) applauded the passage of The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act and The Frank E. Evans Act, as amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Both amendments passed with bipartisan support. The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act would add more than 191,000 acres of the Rim of the Valley Corridor to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA). Schiff first introduced this legislation in 2017, … Continue Reading
July 20, 2020
Schiff, Chu Introduce Legislation to Ensure Unemployment Relief For Independent Workers With Mixed Income Types
Washington D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) introduced the Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act to ensure that workers who earn a mix of traditional (W-2) and independent (e.g. 1099) employment income are able to fully access the unemployment assistance provided in the CARES Act. "For many workers, the relief provided by the CARES Act is making a crucial difference in helping make ends meet during this unprecedented period of disruption. … Continue Reading
July 17, 2020
Rep. Schiff to Host Two Telephone Town Halls in July to Discuss Coronavirus Response
Washington, DC - Over the next two weeks, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) will host two telephone town halls to discuss the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic and unemployment crisis facing families, and how we can ensure the safety of students come Fall. Schiff will also discuss issues such as unemployment benefits, support for small businesses, and how his office can assist constituents. Schiff has previously hosted several telephone town halls throughout the year. … Continue Reading
July 13, 2020
Schiff Statement on Azerbaijani Ceasefire Violations on Armenian Border
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released a statement following a series of clashes on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border: "I am very concerned by the recent provocative and destabilizing actions taken by Azerbaijan in recent days along the Armenian border, including the shelling of Armenian soldiers. These acts risk the lives of soldiers and civilians, and raise the danger of a spiraling conflict that could be devastating to the region, particularly in the midst of a global … Continue Reading
July 03, 2020
Schiff, Raskin, Engel, Colleagues Send Letter to Appropriations Subcommittee to Bolster Oversight of U.S. Agency for Global Media
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Jamie Raskin (D-MA), together with Reps. Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Ami Bera (D-CA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), David Trone (D-MD), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) and Dean Phillips (D-MN) sent a letter to State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairwoman Nita Lowey and Ranking Member Hal Rodgers in advance of the Subcommittee's FY2021 Markup Meeting, … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
Schiff Introduces Legislation to Provide Free Cloth Masks to Americans to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
Washington DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Masks Work Act to provide free cloth masks via United States mail to any American who requests one, as well as authorize a public service announcement campaign and further research into mask efficacy to reduce the spread of COVID-19. "As many states, including California, experience a worrying climb in COVID-19 infection rates, it's time to take seriously one of the most effective interventions we have - masks and face coverings. … Continue Reading
June 23, 2020
Schiff Sends Letter to Saudi Arabian Ambassador Regarding Welfare of Detained Women’s Rights Activist Loujain al-Hathloul
Washington D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff sent a letter to Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States, regarding the deeply alarming and dangerous continued detention of women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul amidst a global pandemic that has taken the lives of many Saudis and Americans alike. "Ms. al-Hathloul has been detained without trial since May 2018. Her trial has been repeatedly … Continue Reading
June 23, 2020
Schiff Introduces Bill to Prevent Misuse of Military in Domestic Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced legislation to amend and strengthen the Posse Comitatus Act to prevent the U.S. military from being used inappropriately in domestic law enforcement functions. This legislation, known as the Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020, comes after the Trump Administration pre-positioned active duty military units from the U.S. Army to respond to national protests against police brutality in the United States and considered … Continue Reading
June 22, 2020
Schiff, Napolitano, Roybal-Allard, Gomez Seek Increased Army Corps Funding for Los Angeles River Restoration Project
Washington D.C. - Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (CA-28), Grace Napolitano (CA-32), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting increased funding for the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Project and the Public-Private Partnership (P3) Pilot Program in the Corps' Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan. "We respectfully request you include $3 million for preconstruction engineering and design work for the LA River project and $50 … Continue Reading
June 09, 2020
Scanlon, Schiff Introduce Resolution Denouncing Violence Against Press in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced their resolution to protect journalists and reaffirm the centrality of press freedom in light of violations committed during recent protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. "A free press is the lifeblood of democracy and the media's role in covering recent protests calling for racial justice has been critical to holding the government, at all levels, accountable," said Rep. Scanlon. … Continue Reading
June 06, 2020
Rep. Schiff Offers Reflection on Racism in America
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the murder of George Floyd and so many others at the hands of police, and the widespread uprising of protesters demanding an end to police brutality, Rep. Adam Schiff released the following statement: This is a most painful and difficult time in the life of our nation. For months, in cities and towns across America, a virus – COVID-19 – has literally robbed us of our breath. When infected, we may be brought low, made … Continue Reading