Press Releases
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Joins MSNBC’s José Díaz-Balart to Discuss Efforts to Pass Aid for U.S. Allies, Latest on Trump Jury Selection
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC’s José Díaz-Balart to discuss House deliberations around critical aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as the latest in the jury selection in former President Trump’s New York hush money trial.Watch the full video of the interview HERE.Key Excerpts: On Threats to Democracy at Home and Abroad But what is most important at the end of the day is we need to get this assistance to Ukraine. They are being outgunned. … Continue Reading
April 18, 2024
PHOTOS: Rep. Schiff Speaks to San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce On Tackling Environmental Challenges, Housing And Homelessness Crisis
Washington, D.C.— In case you missed it, yesterday, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) spoke to a group of over 100 local business and civic leaders from San Diego visiting Washington, D.C. as part of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual delegation to the nation’s capital.During his remarks, Schiff highlighted his priorities for Southern California including tackling environmental challenges such as cross-border pollution from the Tijuana River, protecting and expanding key … Continue Reading
April 17, 2024
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Joins Jake Tapper to Discuss Urgent Need to Pass Aid for U.S. Allies, Latest on Trump Trial
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss the need to pass critical foreign aid for U.S. allies Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, and the latest in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trials.Watch the full video of the interview HERE.Key Excerpts: On the Need to Pass Crucial Foreign Aid for U.S. Allies, Lack of Effective Governance in the House “We want this place to be governed, and we want it to be governable. We've been … Continue Reading
April 11, 2024
Reps. Schiff, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Create Commission to Address Youth Homelessness
Washington, D.C.— This week, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) in introducing the Commission on Youth Homelessness Act, legislation which would create a commission to report on recommended actions that the federal government can take to prevent and end youth and young adult homelessness. Twenty-two percent of all people under the age of 25 experiencing homelessness are unaccompanied youth and nearly three of every 10 people experiencing … Continue Reading
April 10, 2024
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Rep. Schiff’s Groundbreaking AI Transparency Bill Gains Support from Entertainment Industry Leaders, Labor Unions
Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced groundbreaking legislation to require transparency from companies regarding their use of copyrighted work to train their generative AI models. Schiff’s Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act would require a notice to be submitted to the Register of Copyrights prior to the release of a new generative AI system with regard to all copyrighted works used in building or altering the training dataset for that system. The … Continue Reading
April 10, 2024
Rep. Schiff Votes to Connect Millions of Americans to Good-Paying Jobs
Washington, D.C.— This week, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) voted to pass the bipartisan A Stronger Workforce for America Act, legislation that makes critical updates to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) that will increase the amount of skills development provided under the law, strengthen connections between employers and the workforce system, and put more Americans on the pathway to a successful career.“America owes its global economic prowess to the ingenuity and … Continue Reading
April 10, 2024
Rep. Schiff Releases Statement on First Anniversary of Ding Jiaxi’s Wrongful Imprisonment in China
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), former Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), released the following statement marking the one-year anniversary of the wrongful imprisonment of Ding Jiaxi, a political prisoner in China who was sentenced to 12 years for “subversion of state power”. Schiff is a Commissioner on the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and serves as an advocate for Ding Jiaxi under the Commission’s Defending Freedoms … Continue Reading
April 10, 2024
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Presses AI Experts on Protecting Creators, Addressing Copyright Issues
Washington, D.C.— Today, during a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) discussed the importance of protecting creators and ensuring transparency in use of copyrighted materials to train AI. His remarks come on the heels of his newly introduced legislation, the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act, which would require a notice to be submitted to the Register of Copyrights prior to the release of a … Continue Reading
April 09, 2024
Rep. Schiff Introduces Groundbreaking Bill to Create AI Transparency Between Creators and Companies
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced groundbreaking legislation to require transparency from companies regarding their use of copyrighted work to train their generative AI models. The Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act would require a notice to be submitted to the Register of Copyrights prior to the release of a new generative AI system with regard to all copyrighted works used in building or altering the training dataset for that system. The bill’s … Continue Reading
April 02, 2024
Reps. Schiff, Gomez Introduce Bill to Convert Unused & Underutilized Government Facilities to Affordable Housing
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) introduced the Government Facilities to Affordable Housing Conversion Act, legislation which will support the conversion of unused and underutilized federal, state, and local government-owned buildings into affordable housing units, increasing the supply of affordable housing nationwide and developing housing that is responsive to the needs of local communities.“In a time where so many Americans are … Continue Reading
March 28, 2024
Rep. Schiff Leads LA County Delegation Letter to Biden Administration Urging Approval of California’s Major Disaster Declaration for February Storms
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led 10 members of the Los Angeles County Congressional Delegation in a letter of support for Governor Newsom’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Los Angeles County following early February storms.In early February, California was hit by a series of severe storms that brought unprecedented rainfall and strong winds across southern California. These storms caused widespread flooding, mudslides, and infrastructure damage, … Continue Reading
March 27, 2024
Rep. Schiff Leads Over 40 Colleagues in Letter to Department of Education on Rise of Anti-LGBTQ Attacks in Schools
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Vice Chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, led over 40 of his colleagues in sending a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, in the wake of an increase in anti-LGBTQ attacks in schools.This letter comes after a swift investigation was opened by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) into the Owasso Public School System. The investigation follows complaints that the … Continue Reading
March 26, 2024
Reps. Schiff, Huffman Introduce Bill to Address Crisis of Missing & Murdered Indigenous People, Promote Communication Between Tribal & State/Local Law Enforcement
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced the Tribal Community Protection Act, legislation to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) on tribal lands by encouraging record sharing between tribal and state/local law enforcement.Of the missing persons included in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), 3.5% were identified as American Indian and Alaska Native - more than three times … Continue Reading
March 20, 2024
Reps. Schiff, Garcia, Chu, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge NASA to Fully Support Mars Sample Return Program
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Mike Garcia (R-Calif.), and Judy Chu (D-Calif.) led a bipartisan letter to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson urging him to commit at least $650 million to the Mars Sample Return Program. The letter was co-signed by 20 other Members of Congress from California.The Mars Sample Return Program is led by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a major employer in Southern California that has long been a leader in aerospace engineering and … Continue Reading
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