Press Releases
Following Bombshell Report, Schiff Demands Answers from Acadia Healthcare Regarding Wrongfully Detained Patients in Psychiatric Facilities
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) demanded answers from Acadia Healthcare regarding reports that inpatient psychiatric facilities owned by Acadia Healthcare have wrongfully detained patients under medically unnecessary circumstances.“A New York Times investigation into your company detailed troubling accounts of abuse, rape, neglect, and unjust confinement of patients throughout Acadia’s network of 54 inpatient psychiatric hospitals. These testimonies - offered by … Continue Reading
October 01, 2024
NEWS: Schiff Statement on Iran Missile Attack on Israel
Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the Iranian missile attack on Israel:“Ever since October 7th, Hezbollah has been indiscriminately firing projectiles at Israeli citizens as a way of aiding and abetting Hamas. This was unsustainable.“The elimination of Hassan Nasrallah and much of his top leadership — terrorists that have the blood of thousands of innocent people including Americans on their hands — provides some measure of justice for … Continue Reading
October 01, 2024
Schiff Demands Social Media Companies Take Action in Advance of 2024 Election to Address Spread of Election Misinformation
Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) demanded answers from major social media companies about their plans to address the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and potential incitement of violence on their platforms in the lead-up to the 2024 elections. The letter was sent to the CEO’s of Meta, X, TikTok, Google, Microsoft, Instagram, Snap Inc., and YouTube.“We write to your platforms as concerned Members of Congress, seeking further information about your preparation for and … Continue Reading
September 30, 2024
Schiff Joins Spanberger, 189-Member Bipartisan Effort Urging Administration to Protect Safety Net Hospitals from Johnson & Johnson’s Attempt to Undermine Prescription Drug Discount Program
Washington, D.C.— On Friday, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and 189 bipartisan members of Congress in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to quickly prevent burdens on safety net hospitals and vulnerable patients caused by Johnson & Johnson (J&J)’s proposal to undermine the federal 340B Drug Discount Program.On August 23, 2024, J&J announced that the company would be transitioning two drugs — STELARA … Continue Reading
September 27, 2024
Schiff Releases Statement on Four Year Anniversary of Azerbaijan Attack on Artsakh
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, released the following statement commemorating the four year anniversary of Azerbaijan’s unprovoked and deadly assault on Artsakh. “Four years ago, on September 27, 2020, and over the course of 44 days, the Aliyev regime attacked the Republic of Artsakh, followed by its long-term blockade of the Lachin Corridor in 2022. After more than nine months of the blockade, Azerbaijan … Continue Reading
September 27, 2024
Schiff Introduces Critical Safeguard to Prevent Presidential Interference in Their Own Criminal Prosecutions
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Investigative Integrity Protection Act which would prevent a sitting president from dismissing an active criminal prosecution against him or herself, including through coercion of an attorney general by the president or anyone acting on the president’s behalf. “The rule of law is a core foundation of our nation. No one, not even the president, is above it,” said Rep. Schiff. “Several years ago, we witnessed alarming … Continue Reading
September 23, 2024
Schiff Joins Garcia, LA County Delegation in Support of Metro’s Southeast Gateway Line Project
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and members of the Los Angeles County Delegation in asking Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Director of Office Management and Budget Shalanda Young to include funding for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) Southeast Gateway Line Project in the Fiscal Year 2026 President’s Budget Request. The Southeast Gateway Line will … Continue Reading
September 20, 2024
Schiff Releases Statement Ahead of Armenian Independence Day
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, released the following statement ahead of Armenian Independence Day on September 21.“Today, I join the global Armenian community as we mark the 33rd anniversary of Armenian Independence Day. The path to independence has never been easy, but time and again, the Armenian people have proven to be survivors—survivors of foreign domination, survivors of the first genocide of the 20th … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Schiff Introduces the Bipartisan Transnational Repression Reporting Act to Track Cases of Foreign Repression in the U.S.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the bipartisan Transnational Repression Reporting Act of 2024 which would require the Attorney General, in coordination with other relevant federal agencies, to submit a report of cases of transnational repression against U.S. citizens or people in the United States. Schiff’s bill comes after the 2023 attempted assassination against prominent Sikh activist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.“With transnational repression on the … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Schiff Introduces Bill to Study Cost Effectiveness of Federal Homelessness Programs
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Comprehensive Accountability and Responsibility to End Homelessness (CARE) Act, a bill which directs the U.S Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the cost effectiveness of homelessness programs. Schiff’s legislation would analyze the effectiveness of all federally funded programs—including critical programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Justice (DOJ), … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Schiff Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling On State Department to Use All Available Tools to Enforce Sanctions Against Iran
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led a bipartisan letter with Representatives Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.), and Young Kim (R-Calif.) calling on the State Department to use all available tools at its disposal to enforce sanctions against Iran, particularly as it pertains to Iranian exports of oil to China.“Due to its history of malign actions in the region and beyond, Iran currently faces a range … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
Schiff Introduces the Bipartisan Artsakh Revenue Recovery Act to Seize Azerbaijani Assets, Compensate Displaced Armenians
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, led the introduction of the Artsakh Revenue Recovery Act of 2024, a critical piece of legislation aimed at holding the government of Azerbaijan accountable for its unprovoked military aggression against the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and providing compensation to Armenians forcibly displaced from the region.Schiff’s Artsakh Revenue Recovery Act of 2024 is being … Continue Reading
September 17, 2024
Rep. Schiff Introduces Landmark Bipartisan Bill to Combat Fraudulent AI Campaign Ads
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Penn.), Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) introduced a landmark bipartisan bill to combat fraudulent advertisements in elections. The AI Ads Act would prohibit fraudulent misrepresentation of political candidates or committees through content generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as well as codify bipartisan recommendations made by the Federal Election Committee (FEC).“As AI tools … Continue Reading
September 12, 2024
Schiff Joins Rep. Peters & Senator Padilla Request for Emergency Disaster Funding to Confront Cross-Border Wastewater Pollution
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representative Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) in urging congressional leadership from both parties to include additional funds for repairing and upgrading the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in any upcoming emergency disaster funding package.The letter was signed by 13 bipartisan members of Congress.The authors led a similar request last year and secured President Biden’s … Continue Reading
September 12, 2024
Schiff Joins Salazar & Bipartisan House Colleagues in Introducing the NO FAKES Act
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), Madeleine Dean (D-Penn.), Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas), Rob Wittman (R-Va.), and Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) in introducing the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act, the companion legislation to the version introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Chris Coons (D-Conn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis … Continue Reading
September 10, 2024
Schiff Announces $500,000 For Tribal Child Welfare Services Training
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that the Tribal Law & Policy Institute is receiving a $500,000 grant for child welfare services training. The grant is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.“This critical funding for child welfare services training will ensure that Tribal children receive the care and support they need,” said Rep. Schiff. “By enhancing resources of those who serve these often-underserved communities, we can … Continue Reading
September 09, 2024
NEWS: Rep. Schiff Joins Rep. Magaziner, Jewish Members in Statement Condemning Platforming of Nazi Apologist by Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined Representative Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) and the Jewish Members Group of the 118th Congress in issuing the a joint statement in response to an interview between Tucker Carlson and Nazi apologist Darryl Cooper: “As Jewish Members of Congress, we are appalled that Tucker Carlson hosted and promoted Nazi apologist and Holocaust denier Darryl Cooper on his podcast. Cooper made deeply troubling statements, including that the … Continue Reading
September 06, 2024
Schiff, EPA Announce Over $50 Million for California Tribes to Address Climate Pollution
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in announcing California’s recipients of $50,398,151? million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Tribal communities. The projects will tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice while boosting the economy. This funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act which Schiff supported in August of 2022.The grants for the proposed … Continue Reading
September 03, 2024
PHOTOS: Rep. Schiff Hosts Reunion for CA-30 Woman of the Year Recipients
Washington, D.C.— In case you missed it, last week, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) celebrated over 100 women from communities across the 30th Congressional District who were honored as Woman of the Year recipients between 1997 and 2023. These women have made significant contributions in CA-30 and beyond through their civic engagement, community service, and leadership in their respective fields. “Last night, at the Ebell, we had a reunion of all the women of the year I have honored … Continue Reading
August 31, 2024
Rep. Schiff Releases Statement Ahead of Artsakh Independence Day, Reaffirms Commitment to the People of Artsakh
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, released the following statement ahead of Artsakh Independence Day on September 2.“Today, as we commemorate Artsakh Independence Day, we stand in solidarity with the people of Artsakh who have been tragically driven from their ancestral homelands. Their struggles continue, and we must not turn a blind eye.“The Azerbaijani government's actions have only deepened the suffering of the … Continue Reading