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June 27, 2013

Reps. Adam Schiff, Barbara Lee and Mike Quigley Announce $3 Million in Additional Funding for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Secured in Appropriations Bill

Washington, DC - Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Mike Quigley (D-IL) announced that the Appropriations Committee had passed their amendment to the annual Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill which would increase funding for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program by $3 million.HOPWA funding provides housing assistance and related supportive services and grantees are encouraged to develop community-wide … Continue Reading


June 26, 2013

Rep. Schiff: Supreme Court Decisions a Huge Day for Cause of Equality

Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional on equal protection grounds and dismissed a case involving California's Proposition 8, making marriage equality legal in California again:"Today is a huge day for the cause of equality - by ruling that DOMA is an unconstitutional violation of equal protection, the Court has struck a momentous blow against discrimination … Continue Reading


June 25, 2013

Rep. Schiff: Deeply Disappointed in Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Part of Voting Rights Act

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act cannot be enforced unless Congress comes up with an up-to-date formula for deciding which states and localities still need federal monitoring:"I'm deeply disappointed that a narrow 5-4 majority of the Supreme Court struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act today. The fact that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act has been an effective tool to … Continue Reading


June 20, 2013

Reps. Schiff and Rokita Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Declassify Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court Opinions

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN) introduced legislation which would shed light on the law governing NSA surveillance programs recently revealed in press reports. This bipartisan bill would require the Attorney General to declassify significant Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinions, allowing Americans to know how the Court has interpreted the legal authorities created under Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act and Section 702 of the FISA … Continue Reading


June 14, 2013

Rep. Schiff Statement on Situation in Syria

Rep. Schiff Statement on Situation in SyriaWashington, DC -Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement in response to published reports that the U.S. may provide weapons to the Syrian opposition:"What began as an expression of the legitimate aspiration of the Syrian people for better governance has now become a sectarian civil war in which extremist forces like Hezbollah and Iran fight on one side, and groups linked to al Qaeda commit … Continue Reading


June 10, 2013

Rep. Adam Schiff To Introduce Legislation to Sunset Authorization for Use of Military Force

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, announced that he was introducing legislation tomorrow - before the debate on the National Defense Authorization Act begins this week - that would sunset the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) beginning in 2015. Following the September 11 attacks, the Congress passed the Authorization for Use of Military Force to provide the President with requisite authorization to use "force against … Continue Reading


June 10, 2013

Rep. Schiff to Host Congressional Field Hearing on Helicopter Noise with FAA, Homeowners and Helicopter Pilots

Los Angeles, CA - On Monday, June 10, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) will host a Congressional field hearing with representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), homeowners and helicopter pilots to discuss a recent FAA report on the problem of helicopter noise across Los Angeles County. Schiff and Congressional colleagues requested the report in order to develop solutions to the problem of excessive helicopter noise in residential areas. Homeowners have long complained of the … Continue Reading


June 05, 2013

Rep. Schiff Applauds Release of West Hollywood Filmmaker Tim Tracy from Venezuelan Prison

West Hollywood, CA -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), the chair of the Freedom of the Press Caucus, issued the following statement after one of his West Hollywood constituents was released from custody by Venezuelan government:"I was very pleased to learn that the Venezuelan government has released Tim Tracy, a documentary filmmaker, after detaining him on trumped up charges. Mr. Tracy is thankfully on his way back to the United States this morning. His arrest and detention should serve as a … Continue Reading


June 05, 2013

Rep. Schiff Statement on Announcement of Susan Rice as Next National Security Advisor

Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after it was reported that President Obama would nominate current U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice as the next National Security Advisor:"President Obama will continue a top notch national security team with today's announcement that Susan Rice, our superb ambassador to the United Nations, will replace Tom Donilon as national security advisor. Ambassador Rice brings a … Continue Reading


June 04, 2013

Rep. Schiff and Senator Feinstein Announce Critical New U.S. Forest Service Tool to Battle Wildfires – Night-Flying Helicopter

Los Angeles, CA - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announced the U.S. Forest Service now has available a specifically equipped helicopter to combat wildfires at night. Four years ago, during the Station Fire - the largest wildfire in Los Angeles county history - the potentially critical night flying tool was not available to the Forest Service. As a result, questions remain as to whether such a capability might have helped contain the fire on the … Continue Reading


May 31, 2013

Rep. Schiff Statement on FAA Report on the Serious Problem of Helicopter Noise

Los Angeles, CA - Late this afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released their long-awaited report discussing the serious problem of helicopter noise across Los Angeles. Schiff and other elected officials will host a Congressional field hearing with representatives from the FAA, homeowners and helicopter pilots to discuss the FAA report on Monday, June 10. The FAA report was requested by Schiff and his colleagues to help develop solutions to the problem of excessive … Continue Reading


May 30, 2013

Rep. Schiff, Local Leaders Call on Metrolink to Undertake a Health Risk Assessment of Taylor Yards Facility

Los Angeles, CA - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) hosted a press conference along with Elysian Valley and Cypress Park leaders, Los Angeles Councilmember-Elect Mitch O'Farrell and over fifty community members to urge Metrolink to undertake 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 … Continue Reading


May 22, 2013

Reps. Schiff and Sherman Introduce Legislation to Allow Bob Hope, Van Nuys Airports to Adopt Nighttime Curfews

Washington, DC -Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) reintroduced the Valley-Wide Noise Relief Act to allow Bob Hope and Van Nuys Airports to adopt curfews and minimize airport noise. In 2011, the legislators attempted to attach the curfew legislation to reauthorization funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The measure attracted bipartisan support but failed to get the necessary votes for passage. The push in Congress began after the FAA in … Continue Reading


May 21, 2013

Rep. Schiff Announces Winners of Congressional Art Competition

Burbank, CA - This weekend, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) hosted the annual 28th District Congressional Art Competition Forum and Exhibit at Van De Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens. During the exhibit, attended by more than 200 students, teachers and parents, Schiff announced that Joshua Dominic Macapagal's piece "The other side of cool" had won first place and will be included in the nationwide Congressional Arts Competition: An Artistic Discovery in Washington, D.C. His artwork will hang in … Continue Reading


May 16, 2013

Reps. Schiff and Grimm Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize the Armenian Genocide

Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Michael Grimm (R-NY), along with David Valadao (R-CA) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ), introduced a bipartisan House Resolution recognizing and commemorating the Armenian Genocide in the House of Representatives. The resolution calls upon the President to work toward equitable, constructive, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the Republic of Turkey's full acknowledgement of the facts and ongoing consequences of the Armenian … Continue Reading


May 14, 2013

Rep. Schiff Statement on IRS Selective Enforcement Actions

Pasadena, CA - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior member of the Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement in response to allegations that the IRS has engaged in the targeted scrutiny of certain tax-exempt 501(c)4 social welfare groups:"The Internal Revenue Service must enforce the tax code in a neutral and nonpartisan way. Any politicization of tax enforcement is abhorrent and should be viewed as a grave offense. These allegations must be investigated to the fullest extent … Continue Reading


May 07, 2013

Reps. Adam Schiff and Judy Chu Introduce Legislation to Ensure Cities Can Qualify for Federal Disaster Relief After Major Storms

Washington, DC -Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Judy Chu (D-El Monte) introduced legislation that would fix the problems that Pasadena and other cities in the Southern California faced in qualifying for federal disaster relief from the devastating windstorms of November and December 2011. Currently, small and medium sized communities located in large states like California have a particularly difficult time reaching the state-wide and county-wide thresholds needed to qualify for … Continue Reading


May 06, 2013

Rep. Schiff Announces Annual Art Contest with Online Voting for "People's Choice" Winner

Burbank, CA- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced that he will host the annual Congressional Art Competition Forum & Exhibit for the 28th District, featuring high school students' artwork from the region, on Sunday, May 19. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual contest, with submissions from across the country. The winner from each Congressional District has their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. In addition, he has opened up the competition with a … Continue Reading


May 03, 2013

Rep. Schiff Statement on World Press Freedom Day

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), chair of the Congressional Caucus for Freedom of the Press, released the following statement on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day:"For the past two decades, World Press Freedom Day has served to remind us of the vital importance of the freedom of the press to human rights, good governance and freedom. Every day, in countries with repressive regimes, overreaching governments or in war zones, journalists put their lives on the line to cover … Continue Reading


April 30, 2013

Rep. Schiff Calls on Postal Service to Keep Glenoaks Post Office in Burbank Open

Reportedly, the USPS Plans to Close Location Within the Next Few MonthsBurbank, CA -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) called on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to keep the Glenoaks Post Office in Burbank open. There have been indications that the USPS was planning on closing this facility within the next few months. While the Postal Service has not made a final determination on closing the facility, it is clear that they are moving ahead with potential closures … Continue Reading

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