Press Releases
Rep. Schiff Statement on Sony Hacking
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement: "The North Korean government's outrageous act of cyberterrorism against Sony demands a forceful response and I hope that President Obama will ensure that Kim Jong Un and his regime are held to account for an act of economic and political aggression against the United States. I applaud the work of the Intelligence Community and the FBI for their work in … Continue Reading
December 15, 2014
Senator Feinstein and Congressman Schiff Announce Major Federal Funding for West Coast Early Warning System
Pasadena, CA - Today, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced that Congress has included $5 million in FY 2015 funding bill, also known as the CROmnibus, for a West Coast Earthquake Early Warning System, the first time Congress has ever provided funding specifically for the system. A limited system developed by Caltech, UC-Berkeley and University of Washington, in conjunction with the United State Geological Survey (USGS), has already been deployed … Continue Reading
December 10, 2014
Congress Significantly Ups Funding For Planetary Science in Omnibus Appropriations Package Set to Pass This Week
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the FY 2015 Omnibus Appropriations package, also known as the CRomnibus, significantly upped funding for planetary science programs, as well as supporting the full range of NASA priorities in both robotic and human spaceflight. Not only will Cassini, Curiosity and other existing missions be funded through next year, but the Mars 2020 rover and a Europa mission are set on a course that should result in a sample caching mission to … Continue Reading
December 09, 2014
Rep. Adam Schiff Statement on Release of the Interrogation and Detention Report
Washington, DC Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, released the following statement following Senator Dianne Feinstein's declassification and release of the Senate Intelligence Committee's executive summary of the interrogation and detention report: "Today, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released its long awaited report on the use of enhanced interrogation procedures by the CIA during the last decade - it was important that they do so. … Continue Reading
December 04, 2014
Defense Authorization Bill Urges Pentagon and Secretary Hagel to Put Names of "Lost 74" on Vietnam Wall
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that a provision urging the Pentagon and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to add the names of 74 sailors lost on the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans during the Vietnam War to the Vietnam Wall was included in the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act, which was passed in the House of Representatives today and is expected to be voted on in the Senate next week. A similar amendment was passed by the House in their version of the annual defense … Continue Reading
December 01, 2014
Rep. Schiff Heralds President Obama Decision to Fund Body Cameras
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a former federal prosecutor who recently urged the Department of Justice to help fund local police departments' purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency, decrease tensions between police and community members, and create a record of events, released the following statement after President Obama announced the Administration would provide $75 million in funding for this program: "The President's announcement that he … Continue Reading
November 25, 2014
Rep. Schiff Statement on Extension of Negotiations with Iran
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee and State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement: "Yesterday's announcement that no agreement had been reached between the P5+1 and Iran on a permanent deal to dismantle Iran's nuclear program came as little surprise, but the failure to arrive at even a framework for a final agreement casts serious doubt on whether Iran is ready to make the kind of … Continue Reading
November 14, 2014
Metrolink Releases Health Risk Assessment of Taylor Yards Emissions Affecting Elysian Valley and Cypress Park Residents
Los Angeles, CA - Today, Metrolink released their long-awaited report on a health risk assessment of their Taylor Yards facility in the Elysian Valley. For years, residents have expressed concern about the impact of Metrolink trains on their health, given that the trains idle for long periods of time in the yard emitting Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM). According to the EPA, DPM, even in small exposures, can cause eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, as well as cause nausea and exacerbate … Continue Reading
November 07, 2014
Rep. Schiff Statement on Decision to Delay ISIS Authorization Vote Until 2015
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee and author of legislation providing a limited and narrow authorization for use of military force against ISIL, released the following statement following the bipartisan lunch at the White House in which it was reported that Speaker Boehner said that Congress should not vote on authorization during the lame duck session, and instead wait until the new Congressional session in 2015: "Congress should … Continue Reading
November 05, 2014
Rep. Schiff Calls for Debate and Vote on ISIS War Authorization During Lame Duck in Letter to Speaker Boehner
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee and author of legislation providing a limited and narrow authorization for use of military force against ISIL, sent a letter to Speaker of the House John Boehner calling on him to schedule a debate and vote on a new war authorization against ISIS during the lame duck session after the midterm election. During his press conference today, President Obama called for Congress to approve a new … Continue Reading
October 28, 2014
Schiff, Feinstein and Boxer Urge White House to Fully Fund Earthquake Early Warning System
Burbank, CA - This week, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), along with Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA), urged President Obama and the White House's Office of Management and Budget, to provide the highest possible funding level for earthquake hazards programs in their 2015 budget request - most specifically, additional funding for an earthquake early warning system being developed by scientists in Southern California and along the West Coast. Over the past several years, … Continue Reading
October 15, 2014
Rep. Schiff Announces White House Will Display Armenian Orphan Rug in November
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the White House will be displaying the Armenian Orphan Rug, also known as the Ghazir Rug, as part of an exhibit at the White House Visitors Center. The exhibit - entitled "Thank you to the United States: Three Gifts to Presidents in Gratitude for American Generosity Abroad" - will showcase the Ghazir rug, as well as the Sèvres vase, given to President Herbert Hoover in appreciation for feeding children in post-World War I … Continue Reading
September 23, 2014
Rep. Schiff Statement on U.S. Military Strikes Against ISIL and Khorasan Group in Syria
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the President ordered strikes against ISIL and the Khorasan group in Syria last night: "Last night's airstrikes against ISIL targets in Syria represent a significant expansion of the Administration's efforts to degrade and ultimately defeat this new terrorist 'state.' The participation of Arab forces is especially important, not only … Continue Reading
September 22, 2014
Rep. Schiff Hails FAA Decision to Institute a Comprehensive Complaint System for Helicopter Noise Across Los Angeles County
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) applauded the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) announcement that they would take an important role in helping to stem disruptive helicopter noise plaguing residents across Los Angeles County. The FAA indicated over the weekend that they would establish a comprehensive complaint system for helicopter noise operations - the first step necessary to gather data about the extent of the problem and remedies, identify problem helicopter … Continue Reading
September 19, 2014
Rep. Schiff and 29 Members Urge Department of Justice to Fund Body-Worn Cameras for Local Police Departments
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and 29 Members sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder urging the Department of Justice to help fund local police departments' purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency, decrease tensions between police and community members, and create a record of events. Schiff, who is a member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee and former Assistant U.S. Attorney, stated: "As the investigation … Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
Rep. Adam Schiff Votes For The Plan to Arm the Moderate Syrian Opposition Forces
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the House Intelligence Committee and author of legislation providing a limited and narrow authorization for use of military force against ISIL, voted for the President's funding request to train and equip the moderate Syrian opposition forces. He spoke earlier on the House Floor about the decision to support the resolution, and released this statement after the vote: "This afternoon I cast my vote to approve the President's … Continue Reading
September 15, 2014
Rep. Schiff Introduces Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL, Sunsetting After 18 Months
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the House Intelligence Committee, introduced an authorization for use of military force against ISIL, meeting Congress' constitutional imperative in declaring war. First, the authorization would give temporary, tailored authority for the combat ongoing against ISIL in Iraq, and for strikes against ISIL targets in Syria. And second, the measure would harmonize the legal authorities under which the President is authorized to … Continue Reading
September 11, 2014
Rep. Adam Schiff Statement on President's Address Tonight on ISIS and Syria
Washington, DC -Tonight, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after the President addressed the nation about his strategy to degrade and destroy ISIS in Iraq and Syria: "President Obama made a solid case for American action, in concert with our allies and regional partners, to degrade and destroy ISIL. He set out the threat that ISIL poses to the United States, what it will take to meet that threat and the outline of our … Continue Reading
September 09, 2014
Rep. Schiff – President Should Seek Authorization for Any Continued Use of Force in Iraq or Syria from Congress
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee and author of legislation to sunset the post-9/11 authorization for use of military force, released the following statement: "The threat posed ISIS is very real and must be confronted. The President was right to act in Iraq last month to protect American personnel, prevent a humanitarian crisis, and push back jihadists from continuing their campaign of mass slaughter. However, if the President … Continue Reading
September 05, 2014
Rep. Adam Schiff Responds to New Benghazi Allegations
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee and member of the Select Committee on Benghazi, released the following statement: "These so-called new allegations were examined in detail by both the House and Senate Intelligence Committees, which concluded that there was no 'stand down' order. Instead, we found that our personnel acted heroically and appropriately in trying to secure local assistance and avoid ambush. Nor did we find any evidence … Continue Reading