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March 13, 2024

Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Expand Penalties for Judges and Justices Who Violate Ethics Rules, Restore Integrity to the Courts

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the Judicial Integrity Act, a critical bill that will hold federal judges and justices accountable for violations of their ethical duties and restore integrity to the courts. Specifically, Schiff’s bill would expand the criminal conflict of interest statute (18 U.S.C. § 208), which currently prevents executive branch employees from acting with a conflict of interest, to … Continue Reading


March 12, 2024

Reps. Schiff, Garcia, 35+ California Colleagues Call on FEMA To Reimburse Local Governments For Funds Spent Supporting A COVID-19 Pandemic Homeless Program

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and over 35 members of the California delegation in calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fully reimburse local governments across California for millions of dollars spent on shelter options for high-risk people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic.In a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell, the lawmakers write that … Continue Reading


March 12, 2024

WATCH: Rep. Schiff Questions Robert Hur During Absurd Partisan GOP Hearing

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) questioned former Special Investigator Robert Hur during a Judiciary Committee hearing. This hearing comes after Hur released an inappropriately disparaging and political report on President Biden’s handling of classified documents, allegations that he has been cleared of.Watch the full video of Schiff’s remarks HERE.Key Excerpts: On Robert Hur’s decision to disparage President Biden in his report: SCHIFF: You say it wasn't … Continue Reading


March 06, 2024

NEWS: Rep. Schiff Brings in Over $12 Million For Local Projects in Government Funding Package

Washington, D.C.—Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that he expects to bring $12,859,626 in Community Project Funding for California’s 30th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the omnibus funding package on the floor this week, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Southern California, including housing availability, health services, and workforce development.“From working to tackle the housing crisis to boosting workforce … Continue Reading


March 06, 2024

Rep. Schiff Announces United Farm Workers President Teresa Romero as His State of the Union Guest

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced United Farm Workers (UFW) President Teresa Romero will be his guest at President Joseph R. Biden’s State of the Union address.Romero is an immigrant from Mexico, and the first Latina and first immigrant woman to become president of a national union in the United States. Prior to ascending to her role as President, she served as secretary-treasurer of UFW and raised $1 million to build the UFW’s new state-of-the-art … Continue Reading


March 05, 2024

NEWS: Rep. Schiff Bringing Over $6.5 Million to District in Government Funding Package to Address Housing Crisis

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that he expects to bring $6.7 million in Community Project Funding to his district that will directly address the ongoing housing crisis in Southern California.“Housing is a fundamental human right. Yet, too many families throughout California are struggling with the rapidly increasing cost of housing,” said Rep Schiff. “It’s why I’m proud to be securing millions in a key funding bill for these important efforts which … Continue Reading


February 29, 2024

Reps. Schiff, Carbajal Introduce Legislation to Expand Pell Grant, Improve College Affordability

Washington, D.C.— Today, California Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to expand the Pell Grant and improve college affordability for students across California and the United States.The Degrees Not Debt Act would double the maximum Pell Grant award to $14,800, decreasing the amount of burdensome student loan debt for individuals pursuing higher education, and index that award cap to inflation after the 2025-2026 school year."I am a … Continue Reading


February 28, 2024

Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Secure Funding for Small Business Administration Programs During Government Shutdowns

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act, a bill that will guarantee essential Small Business Administration (SBA) programs will continue to receive funding and ensure that small businesses can still access necessary financial support.“Small businesses should not have to bear the brunt of House Republican Leadership's inability to fund the government and keep critical agencies like the Small Business … Continue Reading


February 28, 2024

WATCH: Rep. Schiff Tears Apart Trump Immunity Claims on Wolf Blitzer

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer to discuss the Supreme Court taking up Donald Trump’s case claiming Presidential immunity in his criminal trials. Watch the full video of Schiff’s remarks HERE.   Key Excerpts: On the Absurdity of Trump’s Legal Team’s Argument I don't think they expect to win either. That's such an absurd argument. The extension of that argument is you could murder the Senate majority leader, prevent … Continue Reading


February 27, 2024

NEWS: Rep. Schiff Receives 100% Rating On National Parks Action Fund’s Congressional Scorecard

Washington, D.C.— Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) received an A and 100% rating on this year's Congressional Scorecard from the National Parks Action Fund for his record on park funding, conservation, historic preservation, and wildlife protection.Rep. Schiff has been a longtime supporter of protecting our wildlife and public lands in Southern California and across America. In 2008 he passed the Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act which directed the National Park Service to conduct a … Continue Reading


February 27, 2024

Rep. Schiff Releases Statement on Anniversary of the Sumgait Pogrom

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement to mark the anniversary of the Sumgait Pogrom. The statement was included in the Congressional Record for February 13th, 2024."Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the pogrom against the Armenian residents of Sumgait, Azerbaijan. From February 27 to 29, 1988, Azerbaijani mobs assaulted and killed Armenians, leaving dozens of Armenian civilians dead and … Continue Reading


February 27, 2024

PHOTOS: Rep. Schiff Tours Port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA - Yesterday, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) toured the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in North America, to witness firsthand the port's innovative operations and discuss future initiatives with port staff and representatives from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The visit underscores the port's crucial role in national security, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. During his visit, Rep. Schiff engaged in … Continue Reading


February 26, 2024

Rep. Schiff Statement Following Announcement of FTC Suing to Stop Kroger, Albertsons Merger

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released a statement following the announcement of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing to stop the merger of Kroger & Albertsons. “The $24.6 billion merger between Albertsons and Kroger would harm consumers and employees. It would drive up prices, cost workers jobs, and reduce competition. Wonder why food prices are so high — these mergers are a big part of the reason. The FTC is making the right call to sue to block … Continue Reading


February 23, 2024

Rep. Schiff Joins Democratic Women’s Caucus in Demanding Health Insurers Fully Cover Birth Control

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Representative Adam Schiff  (D-Calif) joined the Democratic Women’s Caucus and 150+ of his House and Senate colleagues in a letter urging health insurers to fully comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) contraception coverage requirement. The letter urges insurers to adopt a “therapeutic equivalence standard” which would ensure coverage without cost sharing of every FDA-approved birth control product that does not have a therapeutic equivalent. “We write to … Continue Reading


February 22, 2024

Rep. Adam Schiff, Laurence Tribe Urge Biden to Honor Navalny, Empower Ukraine by Transferring Seized Russian Assets

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif) and Laurence Tribe, Harvard University Carl M. Loeb University Professor Emeritus, penned a joint op-ed calling on the Biden Administration to use seized Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Since Russia launched its unprovoked assault on Ukraine, Schiff has been leading the effort to urge monetary transfers of this nature. Tribe, the American constitutional scholar, and a team of lawyers previously published a 187-page report making the … Continue Reading


February 20, 2024

Rep. Schiff Introduces Renewable Roadsides Act to Harness Solar Energy Along Federal Highways

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Renewable Roadsides Act, which aims to start the process of transforming landscapes alongside federal highways to house increased solar energy infrastructure. The bill would direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to study the feasibility of developing solar energy generation and storage facilities, as well as electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, on land … Continue Reading


February 16, 2024

Rep. Schiff Brings in Over $17 Million for New Terminal at the Burbank Airport

Washington, D.C.— Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) helped bring in over $17 million dollars for a new top of the line terminal for the Bob Hope Burbank (BUR) Airport. The replacement terminal, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law), will increase efficiency for travelers, enhance passenger safety, and cut down on emissions.“Building a new terminal at the Bob Hope Burbank Airport represents not just an upgrade in our airport … Continue Reading


February 14, 2024

Rep. Schiff Leads Letter Calling On CPUC to Consider Dangerous Implications of AT&T’s Plan to End Required Landline Services in California

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff  (D-Calif.) penned a letter to California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) President Alice Busching Reynolds regarding AT&T’s application to discontinue its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligations. This decision would have devastating effects on consumer choice and public safety by phasing out essential landline services upon which many Californians rely - especially the elderly and those in rural communities.“Many elderly residents … Continue Reading


February 13, 2024

Statement: Rep. Schiff Demands Speaker Johnson Bring Emergency Supplemental Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to House Floor

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the passage of emergency supplemental aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as humanitarian aid, in the Senate.“Today, the Senate did what Speaker Johnson should have done four months ago: pass emergency aid to support our allies.“It is shocking that in their times of greatest need, we have not been able to support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as pass much-needed … Continue Reading


February 12, 2024

Leading Financial Oversight Groups Support Rep. Schiff's Bill to Regulate “Revolving Door” in Financial Services Industry

Washington, D.C.— Recently, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released The Financial Regulators Revolving Door Enforcement Act, a bill to significantly enhance the integrity of financial regulation in the United States. To read more about Rep. Schiff’s Financial Regulators Revolving Door Enforcement Act, click HERE.See what leading groups are saying about Rep. Schiff’s bill:"The revolving door of employees moving from banks and private financial institutions into the role of governmental … Continue Reading

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