Press Releases
Schiff, Warren, Lawmakers Call for Probe of Albertsons and Other Grocery Chains for False Advertising
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led a group of lawmakers in calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Agriculture to investigate grocery chain Albertsons and other major retailers for potential false advertising and predatory pricing practices.In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack, the lawmakers highlighted recent allegations against Albertsons, Safeway, and … Continue Reading
November 01, 2024
Schiff Applauds Decision to Establish CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility in California
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) applauded the decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to locate the CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility (DCF) in Sunnyvale, California.“California is the innovation capital of the world, which makes it the ideal place for the Natcast Design and Collaboration Facility. With our unparalleled talent pool, leading research institutions, and thriving technology sector and companies, California is uniquely positioned … Continue Reading
October 31, 2024
Schiff Calls on Federal Agencies to Track Film Industry Employment Trends and Economic Impact of Global Tax Incentives
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee, requested detailed data on film and television production employment trends and the impact of foreign production incentives from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Schiff’s letter aims to help better understand how international tax incentives and globalization are affecting the U.S. film and television production industry, … Continue Reading
October 23, 2024
PHOTOS: Rep. Schiff Joins Federal, State, Local Elected Officials for Tour of Rancho Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills Land Movements
Washington, D.C.— In case you missed it, yesterday Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) toured neighborhoods affected by recent land movements that damaged homes and infrastructure in the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The pair was joined by State Senator Ben Allen, State Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, Rancho Verdes Councilmembers Paul Seo and Dave Bradley, Rolling Hills Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Peiper and Councilmember Patrick Wilson, as well as representatives from the … Continue Reading
October 23, 2024
RELEASE: Schiff, 133 Members of Congress Urge Amazon to Respect Workers' Rights
Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), and other members of Congress in calling on Amazon to respect its employees' right to unionize. The letter, signed by 133 Members of Congress, urged Amazon to cease anti-union activities and ensure workers are able to freely organize without intimidation or retaliation.“Workers have a … Continue Reading
October 23, 2024
Rep. Schiff Joins Rep. Lieu, Sens. Padilla, Butler in Urging FEMA to Provide Support to Residents Impacted by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Movement
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) in a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify any assistance and funding that can be made available to residents impacted by land movement on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. In the letter, the Members called on Administrator Deanne Criswell to consider ways in which FEMA can help impacted … Continue Reading
October 09, 2024
Following Rep. Schiff, Sen. Smith’s Urging, CMS to Expand PrEP Coverage Under Medicare
Washington, D.C.— Following Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) urging, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will expand coverage and eliminate all out-of-pocket costs for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) under Medicare. PrEP is a preventive treatment for individuals at risk of contracting HIV, consisting of a pill or injection that is highly effective at preventing the transmission of the virus to individuals who have been … Continue Reading
October 07, 2024
Schiff Issues Statement on One Year Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attacks
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel:"One year ago, Hamas launched a horrific mass terrorist attack on Israel. Nearly 1,200 were killed - most of them civilians. Families were torn apart as Hamas indiscriminately launched rockets at kibbutzim and dragged hostages into Gaza. Hamas terrorists committed unspeakable crimes against women and children in what was the … Continue Reading
October 03, 2024
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