Press Releases
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Schiff Statement on Senate passage of the new START
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement after the Senate passed the new START:"Today, the Senate took an important step to bolster our nation's security by passing the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) and sending it to the President to be signed into law. The nuclear-arms pact between the U.S. and Russia, which builds on decades of work by Democratic and Republican presidents, limits the number of nuclear warheads to 1,550. Additionally, … Continue Reading
December 21, 2010
Government Performance and Results Modernization Act to Become Law
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) supported and the House passed H.R. 2142, the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010, clearing the bill for the President's signature. The legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. Schiff, will bring increased transparency and accountability to the federal government by implementing the same approach that has improved the value and efficiency of state-level programs throughout the nation."For Congress to make fiscally responsible … Continue Reading
December 17, 2010
Legislation Enhancing Patent Expertise in Federal Courts Headed to President's Desk
WASHINGTON. D.C. - Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) today applauded House passage H.R. 628, legislation creating a pilot program to enhance the expertise of district court judges hearing patent cases. The legislation has already been approved by the Senate and last night's unanimous consent agreement sends the legislation to the desk of President Barack Obama.The legislation will establish a pilot project in at least six district courts where judges will have the choice of … Continue Reading
December 17, 2010
Legislation Enhancing Patent Expertise in Federal Courts Headed to President's Desk
WASHINGTON. D.C. - Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) today applauded House passage H.R. 628, legislation creating a pilot program to enhance the expertise of district court judges hearing patent cases. The legislation has already been approved by the Senate and last night's unanimous consent agreement sends the legislation to the desk of President Barack Obama.The legislation will establish a pilot project in at least six district courts where judges will have the choice of … Continue Reading
December 16, 2010
House Votes to Strengthen the New GI Bill
Washington, DC - Today, the House passed the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act (S.3447) to strengthen the New GI Bill for the 21stCentury, which will provide a four-year college education for nearly 300,000 veterans enrolled in college this fall. The legislation will make it easier for veterans to take advantage of New GI Bill education benefits to pay for tuition at public and private universities, including online education and distance learning, while expanding … Continue Reading
December 09, 2010
Schiff Sends DREAM Act Letter to Senate Majority Leader Reid
Washington, DC - On Thursday, December 9, Rep. Schiff sent the following letter to Senate Majority Leader Reid, requesting that he work with members of both parties to bring the DREAM Act, as passed by the House of Representatives on December 8, to a vote:Dear Majority Leader Reid:I respectfully request that you work with members of both parties to bring the DREAM Act, as passed by the House of Representatives on December 8th, to a vote. The DREAM Act passed the House with a bipartisan … Continue Reading
December 08, 2010
Senate Votes to Impeach Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate voted to convict U.S. District Judge G. Thomas Porteous of Louisiana on all four articles of impeachment, removing him from his lifetime seat on the federal bench and denying him his $174,000 annual pension. Specifically, the four articles of impeachment, which required a two-thirds vote to pass, that were approved by the Senate charged Porteous of intentionally making material false statements and representations under penalty of perjury, engaging in a … Continue Reading
December 01, 2010
Schiff Condemns WikiLeaks' Unauthorized Disclosure of Sensitive, Classified Documents
Washington, DC - Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the recent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive State Department documents by WikiLeaks:"I deplore the potentially treasonous disclosure of classified and sensitive national security information, and urge the Department of Justice to bring any responsible party to justice. I also condemn the ongoing WikiLeaks release of a quarter million diplomatic documents, which will cause immeasurable harm to our … Continue Reading
November 13, 2010
Schiff Welcomes the Release of Aung San Suu Kyi from Detention in Burma
Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Adam Schiff released the following statement today in response to the news that Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest. Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 and she is the leading advocate for democracy and human rights in Burma. She has spent 15 of the last 21 years under house arrest despite winning the country's last democratic election in 1990, which was annulled by the military regime."I welcome the … Continue Reading
October 21, 2010
Schiff Receives A+ Grade from the ANCA for Work on Behalf of Armenian-Americans
Washington, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) awarded Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) with an A+ grade in recognition of his ongoing efforts on the full range of issues important to his Armenian-American constituents."The Armenian National Committee of America, along with Armenian Americans from throughout Southern California and across our great nation, commend Rep. Adam Schiff for his hard work in fighting for the broad range of human rights, humanitarian, and foreign … Continue Reading
October 12, 2010
Congressional Panel Reconvenes to Delve into Events of the Station Fire
Pasadena, CA- Today, a congressional panel to further investigate the circumstances surrounding the Station Fire reconvened to delve into the events of the first day of the Station Fire, which cost the lives of two brave firefighters, and threatened or destroyed the homes of a great many constituents in the 29th District and surrounding communities."Today's panel discussion provided the opportunity for us to hear from representatives of the Forest Service and other responding agencies, as well … Continue Reading
October 05, 2010
Schiff Joins President for Signing of Legislation Honoring "Go for Broke" Regiments with Congressional Gold Medal
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) issued the following statement after the President signed into law S.1055, companion legislation to a bill Rep. Schiff introduced in the House to pay tribute to the U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, commonly known as the "Go For Broke" regiments, as well as the Military Intelligence Service, comprised of Japanese-American troops who fought in Europe and the Asia-Pacific theatre during WWII:"I was incredibly moved … Continue Reading
October 05, 2010
Schiff Joins President for Signing of Legislation Honoring "Go for Broke" Regiments with Congressional Gold Medal
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) issued the following statement after the President signed into law S.1055, companion legislation to a bill Rep. Schiff introduced in the House to pay tribute to the U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, commonly known as the "Go For Broke" regiments, as well as the Military Intelligence Service, comprised of Japanese-American troops who fought in Europe and the Asia-Pacific theatre during WWII:"I was incredibly moved … Continue Reading
October 04, 2010
Schiff Submits Story of Kevork "George" Hakalmazian, Survivor of the Armenian Genocide, into the Congressional Record
Washington, DC - Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) submitted an additional story to be included in the Congressional Record - one of many submissions into the national record as part of Rep. Schiff's Armenian Genocide Congressional Record Project."Kevork "George" Hakalmazian's survival story builds upon previous stories that have been submitted to help document and preserve the accounts of Armenians who survived the Armenian Genocide," Rep. Schiff said. "This project is part on an ongoing effort to … Continue Reading
October 04, 2010
ADVISORY: Station Fire Congressional Panel to Reconvene
Pasadena, CA- A Congressional panel to further investigate the circumstances surrounding the Station Fire will reconvene on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Richard H. Chambers U.S. Court of Appeals Building in Pasadena.The panel will delve into the events of the first day of the Station Fire, which cost the lives of two brave firefighters, and threatened or destroyed the homes of a great many constituents in the 29th District and surrounding communities. A previously scheduled … Continue Reading
September 30, 2010
Schiff Announces LA County Effort to Combat Economic and High-Tech Crimes
Washington, DC- Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has awarded nearly $4 million in grants to enable state and local agencies and prosecutors to boost prosecution of intellectual property crime.Award recipients include the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which will receive $200,000 under the grant program that was created by legislative provisions authored by Rep. Schiff. An award was also made to the City of Los … Continue Reading
September 28, 2010
Schiff Introduces Bill to Improve Data Security, Protect Consumers from Identity Theft, and Enhance Law Enforcement's Capability to Combat Cyber Threats
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Data Breach Notification Act to improve data security, protect consumers from identity theft, and enhance law enforcement's capability to combat cyber threats."The FTC estimates that there are 10 million victims of identity theft every year, at a cost of close to $50 billion annually," Rep. Schiff said. "The Data Breach Notification Act would attack the problem of identity theft by making sure consumers have the information they … Continue Reading
September 23, 2010
House Sends Schiff/Boxer Bill to the President's Desk to Award "Go for Broke" Regiments with Congressional Gold Medal
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) applauded the passage of S.1055, companion legislation to a bill Rep. Schiff introduced in the House to pay tribute to the U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, commonly known as the "Go For Broke" regiments, as well as the Military Intelligence Service, comprised of Japanese-American troops who fought in Europe, and the Asia-Pacific theatre during WWII.The legislation will now go to the … Continue Reading
September 21, 2010
Schiff Congratulates Government of Armenia and Global Armenian Community in Observance of the 19th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia
Washington, DC -Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement in observance of the 19th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia:"As we recognize the 19th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia, I rejoice with the dynamic Armenian community that I represent and proudly say "Oorakh Angakhootyan Or." Congratulations to the people of Armenia, to Armenians in America and around the world on this joyous day."The road to independence has not been easy … Continue Reading
September 17, 2010
Schiff Encourages Troops Affected by Stop Loss to Apply for Retroactive Pay Before Oct. 21 Deadline
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) encouraged veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to submit claims for retroactive "stop loss" pay before the October 21, 2010 deadline. Troops who are eligible for retroactive pay will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended, averaging $3,800. The Defense Department estimates that while 145,400 troops are eligible, only 58,000 claims have been paid out so far."Our brave men and women in uniform made … Continue Reading