Press Releases
Rep. Schiff Statement on Ongoing Situation in Armenia and Artsakh
Burbank, CA — Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement regarding the ongoing crisis in Armenia and Artsakh: “I stand with the people of Armenia, Artsakh, and the Armenian-American community – not only my constituents but those around the world. I hear and see your pain over the inhumane situation your brothers and sisters are facing. From condemning ceasefire violations, to advocating for the release of Armenian prisoners of war, … Continue Reading
August 08, 2023
Reps. Schiff, Titus, and Mast Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Assist Pet Owners During Disasters
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced theProviding Essential Temporary Shelter Assistance For Emergencies (PETSAFE) Act with Reps. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Brian Mast (R-Fla.). ThebipartisanPETSAFE Actwould establish a pilot grant program for mobile pet shelters for use during emergencies and major disasters —helping pet owners temporarily shelter their pets during evacuations, providing transportation to safe locations, and … Continue Reading
August 07, 2023
Statement: Rep. Schiff Calls for Aid and Action in Artsakh Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
Burbank, CA — Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Artsakh: “From the day the blockade of the Lachin Corridor began, I, alongside my colleagues in Congress and Armenians around the country, have urged the White House, the State Department, and USAID, to take action to protect the people of Artsakh and their right to self-determination. With Azerbaijan's refusal to allow the International Committee of … Continue Reading
August 04, 2023
Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Prevent Endless Wars
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023, which would put an end to endless wars return the authority to make decisions about engaging in military action by closing existing open-ended Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) and setting a 10-year expiration date for future AUMFs back to Congress. “For too long, Congress’s ability to authorize — or refuse to authorize … Continue Reading
August 03, 2023
Rep. Schiff Calls on the Judicial Conference to Allow Live Broadcasting of Trump Court Proceedings
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined by Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), and Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), called on the Judicial Conference to authorize the live broadcasting of court proceedings in the case of the United States of America v. Donald J. Trump. The current policy of the Judicial Conference permits judges to authorize broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing for certain criminal … Continue Reading
August 03, 2023
Rep. Schiff Honors 2023 Women of the Year
Burbank, CA – This week, at a luncheon in Los Angeles, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) honored 16 inspiring women from communities in the 30th Congressional District which include Atwater Village, Burbank, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glendale, Hancock Park, Hollywood Hills, Hollywood, Miracle Mile/Mid-Wilshire, Larchmont Village, Los Feliz, Park La Brea, Pasadena, Silver Lake, Sunland-Tujunga, and West Hollywood. “It was great to meet with extraordinary women from my district who … Continue Reading
August 01, 2023
Statement: Rep. Schiff on Trump’s Third Indictment
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued this statement following the news of former President Donald Trump’s third indictment: “Today, former President Donald Trump was indicted on four felony counts arising from his efforts to overturn the last presidential election. Although the prior charges against him in Manhattan and regarding his illegal retention of classified information at Mar-a-Lago are serious in their own right, this … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
Rep. Schiff Introduces Landmark Bill to Strengthen and Protect Our Democracy
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) reintroduced the Protecting Our Democracy Act, his landmark legislative package to strengthen the guardrails of our democracy against presidents or other officials who seek to abuse their power for personal gain. This Schiff-led comprehensive reform package is a key pillar of the Democrats’ Democracy agenda – an effort to protect, support, and restore faith in our democratic institutions – and … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Address Dual Housing and Behavioral Health Crises
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Promoting Access to Treatment and Housing (PATH) Act to tackle the simultaneous crises of homelessness and behavioral health. This legislation would establish a new federal center and grant program to dramatically expand access to mental and behavioral health services, including substance use disorder treatment, for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. The PATH Act is … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Rep. Schiff Urges Dept. of Labor to Investigate Employment Misclassification Practices at Deel
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led a letter to Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su urging her to investigate recent reports that Deel, a human resources technology startup, is misclassifying employees as independent contractors on purpose to increase their profitability and growth – at the expense of workers’ pay, benefits, and their right to organize. The letter was also signed by Representatives Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), Raúl … Continue Reading
July 25, 2023
Reps. Schiff, Tlaib Introduce Bill to Require Insurance Companies to Disclose Fossil Fuel Investments
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) introduced the Polluter Portfolio Disclosure Act, which would require insurance companies with more than $100 million in annual premiums to disclose their investments and underwritings related to coal, oil and gas projects, and fossil fuels. The bill would require these disclosures to be made easily accessible and searchable online so American consumers can easily stay … Continue Reading
July 24, 2023
Rep. Schiff Urges FTC to Implement Stronger Protections for Patient Health Data on Apps
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to implement stronger protections for patient health data collected by digital health companies. A letter to the FTC, led by Schiff, also notes support for their proposed rule to require digital health companies that aren’t covered by HIPAA to notify individuals, the FTC, and in certain cases, the media when there is a breach of unsecured personal health data. The … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Rep. Schiff Urges U.S. Treasury to Look Into Climate Change Impacts on Insurance, Require Disclosure of Insurers’ Fossil Fuel Investments
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Insurance Office (FIO) urging them to investigate how climate change is impacting insurance coverage options for homeowners after State Farm and Allstate decided to no longer provide new home insurance policies in California, and provide recommendations for potential solutions. The letter also calls on them to look into insurance companies’ investments … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Help End Food Insecurity at Community Colleges
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced bicameral legislation that would bring free meal programs to community college campuses and minority serving institutions (MSIs) — helping address food insecurity for students at those institutions. Schiff was joined by Representative Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), and Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.). “Food insecurity exacerbates financial, academic, and … Continue Reading
July 17, 2023
Rep. Schiff Joins Bicameral Letter Drawing FTC’s Attention to Reports of Meta’s Discriminatory Advertising Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) in sending a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging the FTC to examine claims from the Center for Intimacy Justice (CIJ) that Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) rejects health advertisements aimed at women and people of underrepresented genders, despite allowing similar advertisements targeted toward … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Rep. Schiff Votes No on NDAA
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on why he voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Extreme MAGA Republicans decided to take the FY24 NDAA hostage, jamming through their anti-choice, anti-diversity, and anti-LGBTQ agenda. It’s the only way they can pass their unpopular policies. This legislation will harm military families and servicemembers by attacking reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Rep. Schiff, Sens. Luján and Klobuchar Write to FEC Disapproving Decision to Reject a Public Comment Request on Use of AI in Campaign Ads
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) sent a letter to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) expressing their disapproval of the recent decision to not seek public comment on a petition by Public Citizen requesting that the FEC clarify that the existing law against “fraudulent misrepresentation” in campaign ads extends to the use of deceptive AI in ads. The letter urges … Continue Reading
July 07, 2023
ICYMI: Reps. Schiff, Keating, Fitzpatrick, and Titus Send Bipartisan Letter To Blinken and Raimondo Urging Them to Issue a Business Advisory for Russia
Washington, DC – Recently, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Bill Keating (D-Mass.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Dina Titus (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging them to issue a business advisory about the risks of conducting business in Russia. “...We urge you to promptly issue a business advisory, as described in H.Res. 274, to inform U.S. businesses, financial institutions, investors, employees, … Continue Reading
June 29, 2023
Schiff, Barragán, and Gomez Send Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Support for National Clean Energy Incubator Program and OCED
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), and Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) led a letter from members of the California congressional delegation to House and Senate leadership urging support of the National Clean Energy Incubator Program and the DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) in the final FY24 appropriations conference negotiations. In the letter, the members wrote, “The National Clean … Continue Reading
June 29, 2023
Schiff Statement on 200th Day the People of Artsakh Have Been Living Under Azerbaijan’s Illegal Blockade of the Lachin Corridor
Washington, DC — Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) released the following statement to mark the 200-day blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan’s forces. "Yesterday marked the 200th day that the people of Artsakh have been living under Azerbaijan’s unlawful blockade of the Lachin Corridor, a clear violation of international law, and the 2020 trilateral ceasefire agreement. This situation has devolved into a full-blown humanitarian crisis with an entire population … Continue Reading