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December 08, 2022

Congressman Schiff on Passage of Iran Political Prisoners Amendment in NDAA

“The world has watched in awe as thousands of Iranian civilians, with women and young people at the helm, demonstrate courageous acts of resistance against a totalitarian regime. Their bravery in the face of dire and deadly consequences, as well as the unprecedented reach and endurance of their protests, are a testament to how deep the desire for freedom runs. Tragically, we are also seeing how far the Iranian regime will go to silence that demand, with nearly 500 protestors killed and … Continue Reading


December 08, 2022

Congressman Schiff on National Defense Authorization Act

“The 2023 defense spending bill is one of the final pieces of legislation this Congress will take up, and it should represent our priorities for the prosperity and the security of our people. I am pleased the final version included strong investments in our servicemembers and key technologies, the important, bipartisan provisions in the Intelligence Authorization Act that will empower the intelligence community to function at its highest level in protecting every American, and my … Continue Reading


December 08, 2022

Congressman Schiff on Passage of Respect for Marriage Act

“The right to marry is fundamental – yet there are still too many elected officials and appointed judges who would do away with this right. I am proud the House was able to put the Respect for Marriage Act over the finish line today, which will ensure that LGBTQ+ couples and interracial couples never again need to worry about whether their marriage will be recognized by the state they reside in. President Biden should sign this bill into law without delay. And we must continue the … Continue Reading


December 08, 2022

Schiff, Takano Call on Elon Musk to Tamp Down Hate Speech on Twitter

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28) and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41) delivered a letter to Twitter CEO Elon Musk urging him to take action to combat the rise in dangerous hate speech on Twitter. “Although you tweeted that one of your goals as Chief Executive Officer of Twitter was strong content moderation on the platform, the results of your leadership have been the opposite,” write Schiff and Takano. “Multiple reports have shown that since you became CEO in late … Continue Reading


December 07, 2022

Congressman Schiff Introduces Bill to Protect Individuals from Harassment by Foreign Governments

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to bolster the prosecution and oversight of transnational repression – efforts by foreign governments to harass and intimidate individuals living in the United States in order to silence overseas dissidents, coerce them to return to their country, or kill them. Transnational repression violates the fundamental rights to free speech and privacy granted to all individuals living in the United States – including foreign … Continue Reading


December 06, 2022

Schiff, Trahan Respond to Meta Oversight Board's Recommendation to Overhaul Cross-Check Program

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) issued the following statement after Meta's Oversight Board recommended sweeping reforms to the Cross-Check, or XCheck, program used on Facebook and Instagram: “Under Meta's Cross-Check program, millions of 'elite' users have been permitted to violate community standards with impunity, using their platforms to spread dangerous hate, conspiracies, and misinformation. In January, we delivered a letter to … Continue Reading


December 06, 2022

Congressman Schiff Calls for Extension of the Expanded Child Tax Credit by Year’s End

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer urging the House to extend the expanded Child Tax Credit – which has the ability to lift millions of California’s most economically-marginalized children out of poverty – before Republicans take control of the House in January. The Child Tax Credit’s monthly payments are used by millions of families in California and across the country to pay for … Continue Reading


November 30, 2022

Congressman Schiff on Legislation to Prevent Railroad Work Stoppage

“America's railroad industry is the lifeblood of our economy. Many of the goods and services we rely on come by train – and those trains are powered by workers. For too long, railroad workers have toiled without a contract that ensures fair wages, good benefits, and a secure working environment. Railroad unions have been working diligently to secure an agreement to that end, and it is clear that the railroad companies – not their workers – are to blame for this impasse. … Continue Reading


November 29, 2022

Congressman Schiff on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act

“Today, Congress took definitive steps to reassure the American people that our rights are inalienable, and that the freedom to marry whomever you love is the irrevocable law of the land. That millions of LGBTQ+ and interracial couples across the country have had to fear otherwise, in 2022, is tragic, and it speaks to the perilous moment we are in, with a partisan and reactionary court determined to roll back the clock on so many of the freedoms our nation holds dear. “Now that … Continue Reading


November 17, 2022

Congressman Schiff on Speaker Nancy Pelosi

“Nancy Pelosi is, without a doubt, the greatest Speaker in our history. With the narrowest of margins, she steered some of the most consequential legislation in a generation through Congress – expanding health care for millions, rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure, guiding us through a terrible pandemic and so much more. Her legacy as a legislator will forever define our era, and has improved the life of every American. “As a fellow Californian, I have been fortunate to … Continue Reading


November 03, 2022

Schiff Announces New Jobs, Cost Savings, and Economic Growth in CA-28 and Throughout California

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that legislation passed by Congressional Democrats since President Biden took office has driven significant economic growth for workers and families in California’s 28th district and across the state. The country still needs to tackle high rates of inflation – a global challenge – but the job growth has been unprecedented. According to a new report by the Joint Economic Committee, that growth has spurred tens of thousands … Continue Reading


October 28, 2022

Schiff Introduces Bill to Name Glendale Post Office for Paul Ignatius, Former U.S. Navy Secretary

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to pay tribute to former U.S. Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius – son of one of the first Armenian families to settle in Glendale, and at one point, the highest-ranking Armenian American in the U.S. government – by naming the Glendale post office at 6444 San Fernando Road in his honor. “Paul is a true son of the American Dream – born to Armenian immigrants who escaped horrific persecution overseas, he has … Continue Reading


October 27, 2022

Schiff, Trahan Request Briefing from TikTok Ahead of Midterms on Strategy to Combat Election Disinformation

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) requested a briefing from TikTok on its strategy to curb misinformation, disinformation, and the potential incitement of violence on the platform ahead of the 2022 and 2024 U.S. elections. In a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Schiff and Trahan stressed their concerns about TikTok’s ability to regulate disinformation as a video-only platform, its commitment to proactively removing disinformation content … Continue Reading


October 25, 2022

Schiff, Durbin Demand Google and YouTube Crack Down on Dangerous Incel Content

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, urged the CEOs of Alphabet and YouTube to take new, aggressive actions to limit the spread of extreme and harmful incel content on their platforms. Incels, or “involuntary celibates,” are individuals – typically young men – who express extreme hatred of women and women’s equality, and believe women should be subjugated by men. According to a … Continue Reading


October 19, 2022

Congressman Schiff Urges FCC to Expand Access to Affordable Laptops, Computers, and Tablets for Low-Income Households

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) sent a letter to the FCC calling for aggressive action to increase access to affordable laptops, computers, and tablets – in addition to high-speed internet access – so more low-income households can take advantage of a new federal government program that subsidizes high-speed internet. In December 2021, the Federal Communications Commission launched the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides low-income households with a monthly … Continue Reading


October 10, 2022

Congressman Schiff on Racist and Hateful Statements by L.A. City Leaders

“The blatantly racist language used by members of the Los Angeles City Council is disgusting and unconscionable. There is no excuse or justification that can lessen the pain it has caused. And knowing this language was used about a young child makes this situation even more heartbreaking and tragic. My thoughts are with Councilmember Bonin and his family. “Sadly, this ugly and cynical conversation will only confirm the public’s distrust of city leadership. We must redouble … Continue Reading


September 30, 2022

Schiff, McCollum Introduce Khashoggi Act to Protect Journalists

Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) released the following statements today after introducing the Jamal Khashoggi Protection for Dissidents and Journalists Act of 2022: “Jamal Khashoggi dedicated his life to exposing corruption, injustice, and brutality – the very forces that tragically cut his life short, when he was killed by Saudi agents seeking to silence his voice and diminish the power of the free press,” Schiff … Continue Reading


September 30, 2022

Congressman Schiff on House Passage of Short-Term Government Funding Legislation

“House Democrats just passed a short-term government funding package that includes new inflation relief for low-income families, new disaster relief for communities reeling from natural and manmade catastrophes, and new assistance for Ukraine as it continues to beat back Putin’s bloody invasion. Once again, our party is delivering for the people – from lower costs to safer communities – as well as championing America’s highest ideals of democracy and … Continue Reading


September 29, 2022

Congressman Schiff Introduces Legislation to End Iran’s Human Rights Violations Against Political Prisoners

Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Support for Iranian Political Prisoners Act, legislation demanding Iran end its human rights violations and immediately release all arbitrarily detained individuals – including peaceful protestors, political prisoners, and prisoners of conscience. “The deaths of Mahsa Amini, Hadis Najafi, and more than 50 protestors this month in Iran are, tragically, only the most recent example of how Iran systematically retaliates and … Continue Reading


September 28, 2022

Armenian Caucus Chairs Introduce Resolution Condemning Azerbaijan Atrocities and Violations of Geneva Conventions

Today, Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), Congressman Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced a resolution condemning the atrocities and violations of the Geneva Conventions committed by Azerbaijan against Armenian servicemembers and civilians. “For the past two years, Azerbaijan President Aliyev has perpetrated a devastating war against the people of Armenia and … Continue Reading

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