Press Releases

Congressman Schiff on Shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church

“It is horrifying to be grieving yet another tragic shooting in just 72 hours – another weekend in America defined by senseless violence. Tonight, my heart is with the congregants of Geneva Presbyterian Church and the entire Laguna Woods community as they mourn and pray for their loved ones. My heart is also with those in Buffalo, in Milwaukee, and every community torn apart by gun violence. “The details of what happened at Geneva Presbyterian are still coming in, but we do kn…  Continue Reading

Congressman Schiff on Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

"Every day journalists take extraordinary risks to bring us the news, especially those with the courage to report from regions of conflict. Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American journalist with Al Jazeera, was a talented, valued member of the press, and her death is terrible tragedy. The Israeli military must conduct a thorough and objective investigation into Abu Akleh's death, and be transparent about its findings. "My prayers are with her family, with her colleague, Ali Al-Samudi, who wa…  Continue Reading

Congressman Schiff on Senate Failure to Pass Women’s Health Protection Act

“Last week, a draft opinion by the Supreme Court's conservative majority revealed a partisan court is poised to strike down Roe v. Wade, effectively outlawing abortion in more than half the country and opening the door to a nationwide ban. The opinion threatens reproductive health care and freedom for millions of women, and directly contradicts the sworn testimony of justices who, during their confirmation hearings, indicated under oath that they would uphold the precedent set forth by Roe…  Continue Reading