Press Releases
Congressman Schiff, Bipartisan Group Introduces Act to Ban Members of Congress & Their Families from Trading Individual Stocks
Today, U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), along with 35 of their colleagues, introduced a bipartisan bill requiring Members of Congress — as well as their spouses and dependent children — to put certain investment assets into a qualified blind trust during their entire tenure in Congress, effectively banning them from trading individual stocks. By establishing this new firewall between Members and their investments, the Transparent … Continue Reading
January 11, 2023
Congressman Schiff on House Republicans’ Dangerous Anti-Choice Agenda
“Today, House Republicans launched their latest salvo to criminalize abortion nationwide: a pair of bills that will put people’s lives – including infants – in danger. “Relying on fear, misinformation, and deliberate falsehoods, Republicans are dangerously constricting the ability of Americans and women to make their own health care decisions. And the truth is, the GOP will not stop until they’ve completely rolled back the clock on all of our nation’s … Continue Reading
January 10, 2023
Congressman Schiff on New Select Subcommittee to Investigate Federal Investigations
“Today, House Republicans voted to form a select subcommittee to investigate deep state conspiracy theories. Make no mistake: This bogus committee is designed to undermine the legitimate investigation of President Trump’s incitement of a violent attack on the Capitol – an investigation that implicates some of the very members who hope to sit on the committee. “Last time the Republicans controlled the House, Kevin McCarthy pushed to form a select committee on Benghazi, … Continue Reading
January 09, 2023
Congressman Schiff Nominates 10 Local Students to U.S. Service Academies
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced the nomination of ten local students to U.S. service academies for the class of 2027. "America's service academies are home to some of the most talented and dedicated young people our nation has to offer – and I am honored to nominate these ten students from my district to join their ranks. Their records of achievement are unparalleled, as is their unwavering dedication to our community and our country," said Schiff. "I look forward … Continue Reading
January 07, 2023
Congressman Schiff Sworn In for New Term in the 118th Congress
Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) was sworn in to the 118th Congress for his twelfth term, serving California’s 30th Congressional District. The new 30th district will include nearly all of Schiff’s former district, including the communities of Atwater Village, Burbank, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glendale, Griffith Park, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz, Montrose, Pasadena, Shadow Hills, Silver Lake, Sunland, Tujunga and West Hollywood, and new communities … Continue Reading
December 30, 2022
Schiff Demands Answers from Southwest Airlines on Compensating Passengers, Workers Amid Service Meltdown
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) sent a letter to Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan requesting information on how the company will address the extraordinary disruptions to its services over the past week – including by financially compensating passengers whose travel plans were ruined. “Many thousands of people have been stranded, had family plans disrupted, been negatively impacted by missing work, or been forced into dangerous situations trying to reach their final … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Schiff Secures More Than $11 Million for Local Priorities in 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill
“Funding the government is one of the foremost responsibilities of Congress and I'm pleased that we've passed a bipartisan, bicameral piece of legislation that advances many significant priorities for our country, our state, and our community. The 2023 omnibus spending bill includes provisions to improve access to health care, especially for veterans. It will deliver emergency relief to the many communities across the nation reeling from natural disasters such as hurricanes and … Continue Reading
December 20, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Inclusion of Electoral Count Reform Act in Omnibus Spending Package
“On January 6, 2021, our democracy suffered a terrible blow: A violent attack on our Capitol incited by a sitting president and his allies. Yet the bloodshed of that day was not the only threat to our democracy, nor were the people making up the mob the only perpetrators. We were also put in danger by the cynical actions of members of Congress — insurrectionists in suits and ties — who violated their oaths and voted to overturn the election, even after the attack. “At … Continue Reading
December 17, 2022
Congressman Schiff on the Passing of P-22
“I am heartbroken by the news of P-22’s passing. P-22 was many things: our favorite celebrity neighbor, the occasional troublemaker, and a beloved mascot for our city. But most of all, he was a magnificent and wild creature, who reminded us all that we are part of a natural world so much greater than ourselves. Even in Los Angeles. “It has been an honor to be his voice in Congress – where one of my greatest priorities has been to protect more of the public lands that … Continue Reading
December 17, 2022
Schiff Leads Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs and 24 Members in Urging President Biden to Ensure Artsakh’s Safety
Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led his fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues and 24 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden, urging the administration to use all diplomatic tools at its disposal to ensure the safety of the people of Artsakh amid the growing crisis in the region. The members also called for the administration to cease all financial support to Azerbaijan and impose sanctions. On December 12, Azerbaijan imposed a blockade of the … Continue Reading
December 14, 2022
Schiff, Grijalva, Bowman, and Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Bill to Relieve Student Debt for Disabled and Older Individuals
Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) introduced legislation to eliminate student loan debt for disabled and elderly individuals. The Student Loan Relief for Medicare and Social Security Recipients Act would fully relieve Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance participants of all student loan debt that dates back more than twenty years – for both current recipients and future … Continue Reading
December 14, 2022
Congressman Schiff, Senator Whitehouse Urge Meta to Maintain Policies on Election Misinformation, Uphold Trump Suspension
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) sent a letter to Meta's President of Global Affairs, Nicholas Clegg, urging Meta to maintain its commitment to keeping dangerous election denial content off its platform. “After each election cycle, social media platforms like Meta often alter or roll back certain misinformation policies, because they are temporary and specific to the election season,” Schiff and Whitehouse write. “Doing so in … Continue Reading
December 09, 2022
Schiff, Blumenauer Lead House Members in Urging USDA Scrutiny of Elon Musk’s Neuralink
Following recent reports of egregious animal welfare violations at Elon Musk’s medical device company, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) led a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the agency to exert proper oversight of USDA-inspected facilities. “At the time of this letter, serious allegations have been leveled against Elon Musk’s company Neuralink… These complaints include graphic descriptions of botched experiments and … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Congressman Schiff on Rising Hate Crimes in L.A. County
“I am deeply troubled by the unprecedented surge in hate crimes in Los Angeles County. The rising number of acts of violence against Black, Asian, and LGBTQ+ Angelenos are horrifying, and tragically mirror the awful mass shootings and targeted attacks we have seen in Buffalo, Colorado Springs, and other cities across the nation. I am also particularly disturbed that Jewish Angelenos were victims of an overwhelming number of the religiously-motivated hate crimes, especially as antisemitic … Continue Reading
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