Press Releases
Schiff Applauds House Floor Vote to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) released the following statement regarding the announcement that H.Res. 296, Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide, has been scheduled for a floor vote next week. "Next week, the House will vote on H.Res. 296, the Armenian Genocide Resolution. This is a moment that has been years in the making, and I'm grateful for the tireless advocacy of so many who insisted that the United States must never be a party to genocide … Continue Reading
October 17, 2019
Schiff Applauds Statewide Expansion of Earthquake Early Warning System
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the Early Earthquake Warning System (EEW) is now available to the general public statewide: "This is a victory for public safety and earthquake preparedness. As Californians know all too well, it's not a question of if a major earthquake will strike, but when - and a few seconds of advance warning can mean the difference between life and death," said Rep. Schiff. "We've … Continue Reading
October 17, 2019
Schiff Statement on Passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement: "I'm beyond devastated at the loss of my friend and colleague, Elijah Cummings. My thoughts are with his wife, Maya, his children, his family, his friends, his dedicated staff, and the whole city of Baltimore as we all mourn the loss of this giant of a man. "Elijah was the heart and soul of our caucus, a dignified leader with a voice that could move mountains. He was often the first to call to offer a kind … Continue Reading
October 07, 2019
Schiff Statement on the Trump Administration’s Syria Policy Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's decision to withdraw American troops from Northern Syria: "The President's impulsive behavior has once again put our troops in Syria, British and French allied forces, our Kurdish partners, and our hard won gains against ISIS at great risk. Rather than advancing a diplomatic approach to consolidate progress and deescalate tensions in Northern Syria, the unilateral … Continue Reading
October 02, 2019
Schiff, Chabot Joint Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steve Chabot (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Freedom of the Press Caucus, released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the murder of Washington Post columnist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul: "One year has passed since the brutal murder of Washington Post columnist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi. Jamal's assassination is an extreme example of the rising tide of violence and … Continue Reading
September 16, 2019
Schiff Announces Over $250,000 in Department of Justice Funding for Glendale’s Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced that the Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory (VRCL) in Glendale has been awarded $253,897 through the FY19 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program administered by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This funding will help the lab increase capacity and more quickly process DNA evidence, including sexual assault kits. The DNA Lab serves Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and the surrounding communities. "The Verdugo … Continue Reading
September 09, 2019
Schiff Introduces Legislation to Address Shortage of Affordable Housing Options
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Affordable Housing Incentive Act to address the severe shortage of affordable housing options, particularly in cities with competitive real estate markets. Specifically, this bill would create tax incentives for property owners who sell to public housing agencies, thereby increasing the stock of affordable housing options. "In a nation as prosperous as America, families and individuals should not struggle to … Continue Reading
August 30, 2019
Schiff, Jayapal Introduce Resolution to Support Global Breastfeeding Education, Protection and Promotion
Washington, D.C.- Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced a resolution recognizing the scientifically proven health and economic benefits of breastfeeding for babies and parents, and the importance of global education campaigns to inform parents about their options and best practices. "Every parent has the right to choose how to feed their baby, but many parents face heightened barriers to breastfeeding, including less flexible working conditions," said Rep. … Continue Reading
August 16, 2019
Schiff Introduces Legislation to Create a Federal Domestic Terrorism Crime
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced legislation - The Confronting the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Act - that would create a federal domestic terrorism crime. It would cover, among other things, terrorist acts by domestic actors without links to foreign organizations; and thus ensure that attacks like the one in El Paso, the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, and the Emanuel African Episcopal Church … Continue Reading
July 25, 2019
Schiff Introduces Food for Thought Act to Address Food Insecurity on Community College Campuses
Washington D.C. – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Food for Thought Act, which would create a demonstration program to make grants available to community colleges so they can provide free meals to food-insecure students. The program would be administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) within the United States Department of Agriculture. “Community colleges play an essential role in providing a first class education and giving all Americans the tools to … Continue Reading
July 24, 2019
Chairman Schiff Opening Statement at House Intelligence Committee Hearing with Special Counsel Robert Mueller
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered the following statement during the Committee's hearing, "Former Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election". Below are the remarks, as prepared: At the outset and on behalf of my colleagues, I want to thank you, Special Counsel Mueller, for a lifetime of service to the country. Your … Continue Reading
July 17, 2019
Schiff, Watson Coleman Introduce PrEP Access and Coverage Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) introduced the PrEP Access and Coverage Act to expand access to and insurance coverage of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), the proven HIV prevention drug. The bill would create a grant program to fund uninsured patients’ access to this critical medication, and would cover services related to treatment. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate. “The … Continue Reading
July 16, 2019
House Passes Schiff, Chabot Resolution Highlighting Importance of Press Freedom
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the House of Representatives passed a resolution highlighting the importance of press freedom and condemning attacks against journalists. The bipartisan resolution, introduced by Schiff and Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus, recognizes threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, the importance of a free and independent press to the health of … Continue Reading
July 15, 2019
Schiff Presses Facebook, Google and Twitter for Policies on Deepfakes Ahead of 2020 Election
Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, wrote to the chief executive officers of Facebook, Google, and Twitter asking how they plan to address realistic fake videos and images generated using machine learning, often referred to as "deepfakes," and related false content on their platforms ahead of the 2020 U.S. elections. "As we look ahead to the 2020 election, I am gravely concerned the experience of 2016 may have just … Continue Reading
July 12, 2019
House Passes Schiff Amendment to Broadcast Guantanamo Bay Proceedings
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the House of Representatives passed his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) specifically authorizing military commission judges at Guantanamo Bay to order proceedings to be broadcast via the Internet. Currently, military commission proceedings, including high profile cases against individuals involved in planning the 9/11 attacks, can only be viewed by traveling to Guantanamo Bay or at highly limited closed … Continue Reading
July 12, 2019
House Passes Schiff Amendment to Add Names of “The Lost 74” to Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced that the House of Representatives has passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) instructing the Department of Defense to add the names of 74 sailors who lost their lives on the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans during the Vietnam War to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. "The Lost 74 died aboard the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans during the Vietnam War, and today the House took an important step to ensure their … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
After Major CA Earthquakes, Schiff Urges Congress to Continue to Invest in Early Earthquake Warning System
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released a statement calling for strong funding to the West Coast earthquake early warning system (EEW), also known as ShakeAlert. The House passed a funding bill in June which provides $19 million for continued development and expansion of the ShakeAlert West Coast earthquake early warning system and $6.7 million in infrastructure funding for capital costs: "Over the July 4 weekend, California experienced its two strongest earthquakes in 20 … Continue Reading
June 25, 2019
Schiff Applauds Passage of Appropriations Bill to Fund Major Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released a statement in response to the passage of an appropriations bill with funding for space exploration, earth science research, and early earthquake warning systems: "Scientific research, advances, and discoveries have the potential to expand understanding of our planet and the universe beyond it, and to make life better and safer for all who inhabit it," said Rep. Schiff. "I am pleased that the House prioritized critical investments … Continue Reading
June 20, 2019
Schiff Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Prohibition on Political Campaigns Solicitation or Receipt of Foreign Assistance
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced the Prohibiting Foreign Election Assistance Act, which would clarify and strengthen the prohibition on political campaigns soliciting, accepting, or receiving foreign assistance. Schiff's bill was drafted in response to analysis in Special Counsel Mueller's report describing his decision to decline to prosecute Trump campaign officials for criminal campaign finance … Continue Reading
June 18, 2019
Schiff, Sherman Ask Government Accountability Office to Investigate Noise Impacts of FAA’s New Flight Routes
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), and 27 other Members of Congress asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has handled aviation noise impacts while implementing the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) in major metropolitan areas, including near the Hollywood Burbank Airport. "We would like the GAO to review how the FAA measures aircraft noise, how it … Continue Reading