Press Releases
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
September 27, 2022
Schiff, Jayapal, Pressley Urge Biden Administration to Expand Access to Gender-Affirming Travel Documents and Services for LGBTQI+ Individuals
Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and 16 Members of Congress sent a letter to the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security, encouraging them to make the “X” gender marker available for all U.S. passport applications and Trusted Travelers programs – affirming the right of all Americans, regardless of gender identity, to work, study, and travel abroad with full dignity and respect. In March 2022, the … Continue Reading
September 27, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Two-Year Anniversary of the Six-Week War in Artsakh
“On September 27, 2020, over the course of six weeks, Azerbaijan and Turkey brutally attacked the people of Artsakh – murdering scores of innocent civilians, displacing tens of thousands more, and creating a mass humanitarian disaster that has devastated countless Armenian families abroad and here in the United States. The war was perpetrated by a bloodthirsty dictator in Baku who chose to answer domestic discontent by making war against a peaceful neighbor. “Today we mark … Continue Reading
September 23, 2022
Congressman Schiff on House Republican’s Extremist Agenda
“The Republican Party put forward this week an extreme agenda for the country that would make it less safe, less prosperous, and less free for all. “Republicans are now officially united around a nationwide abortion ban. Around dismantling Social Security and Medicare as we know it. Around raising prescription drug prices – after Democrats just successfully slashed them, and saved seniors and our government billions in the process. And around making it harder and more … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Congressman Schiff on House Passage of the Presidential Election Reform Act
“Over the past year, the bipartisan January 6 Committee has conducted a thorough and nonpartisan investigation into the multiple lines of effort by President Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election. We have interviewed hundreds of witnesses and received thousands of documents while pursuing a singular goal: to expose the facts of this assault on our democracy, and ensure that underlying vulnerabilities in our democracy – vulnerabilities that could be exploited in a … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Armenian Independence Day
“On this Armenian Independence Day, I stand in solidarity with the Armenian people – the survivors of the first genocide of the 20th century – during this extraordinarily painful and precarious time. Last week’s unprovoked attacks by Azerbaijan were yet another direct assault on Armenia’s sovereignty, and an appalling escalation of the Azeri violence that has devastated the Armenian people over the past two years. My heart breaks for those whose families and loved … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Schiff, Crow, Bush Urge HUD to End Exorbitant Pet Fees in Public Housing
Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Cori Bush (D-Mo.), and 26 Members of Congress urged the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department to curtail exorbitant pet fees for public housing residents, which can be a tremendous barrier for low-income families seeking safe and affordable housing. In a bipartisan letter to Secretary Marcia Fudge, the members requested that HUD issue guidance to Public Housing Authorities discouraging them from charging pet fees and … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
Schiff-Backed Community Project at Children’s Hospital L.A. Receives $1.6 Million in Federal Funds
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has received nearly $1.6 million in federal funds for new equipment to improve and expand its capabilities to diagnose children with complex conditions and genetic disorders. Schiff requested and secured funding for the project through the fiscal year 2022 federal government funding legislation. “There is no greater investment than the health of our children. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Resolution Condemning Unprovoked Attacks on Armenia, Demanding End to U.S. Assistance for Azerbaijan
Today, the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues U.S. Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.), Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), and David G. Valadao (R-Calif.) introduced a resolution condemning Azerbaijan’s unprovoked military attacks on Armenia and Artsakh and demanding the Biden administration immediately withhold further assistance to Azerbaijan. “We strongly condemn the deadly attacks by Azeri … Continue Reading
September 13, 2022
Congressman Schiff on National Abortion Ban Proposed by Republicans
“The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade was dangerous and unprecedented, and Republican leaders have taken every opportunity since that decision to enact draconian laws to criminalize and further restrict abortion rights in states around the country. “Today, Republicans in Congress have gone further by taking concrete action to enact a national abortion ban. This is another terrible assault against the fundamental rights to privacy, body autonomy, and health … Continue Reading
September 13, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Unprovoked Azerbaijan Attacks on Armenia and Artsakh
“I am deeply distressed by yesterday’s reports that Azerbaijan is, once again, launching deadly and unprovoked attacks on the Armenian people – this time shelling homes in the villages of Karmir Shuka and Taghavard in Artsakh, and later firing on civilian and military infrastructure in the Armenian border cities of Goris, Stok, and Jermuk. These Armenian cities are not disputed lands – they are internationally-recognized Armenian towns and territories. “This is … Continue Reading
September 09, 2022
Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs on Returned Armenian Prisoners of War
“We welcome the news that five Armenian prisoners of war have returned home. However, Azerbaijan continues to illegally detain dozens more Armenian soldiers – many of whom have been subject to horrific torture and abuse – as leverage. “We call for the immediate and unconditional release of all Armenian prisoners of war, and for the United States to renew its efforts through the OSCE Minsk Group to bring the remaining soldiers home and reinvigorate the peace … Continue Reading