Press Releases
Reps. Schiff, Carbajal Introduce Legislation to Expand Pell Grant, Improve College Affordability
Washington, D.C.— Today, California Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to expand the Pell Grant and improve college affordability for students across California and the United States.The Degrees Not Debt Act would double the maximum Pell Grant award to $14,800, decreasing the amount of burdensome student loan debt for individuals pursuing higher education, and index that award cap to inflation after the 2025-2026 school year."I am a … Continue Reading
February 28, 2024
Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Secure Funding for Small Business Administration Programs During Government Shutdowns
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act, a bill that will guarantee essential Small Business Administration (SBA) programs will continue to receive funding and ensure that small businesses can still access necessary financial support.“Small businesses should not have to bear the brunt of House Republican Leadership's inability to fund the government and keep critical agencies like the Small Business … Continue Reading
February 28, 2024
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Tears Apart Trump Immunity Claims on Wolf Blitzer
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer to discuss the Supreme Court taking up Donald Trump’s case claiming Presidential immunity in his criminal trials. Watch the full video of Schiff’s remarks HERE. Key Excerpts: On the Absurdity of Trump’s Legal Team’s Argument I don't think they expect to win either. That's such an absurd argument. The extension of that argument is you could murder the Senate majority leader, prevent … Continue Reading
February 27, 2024
NEWS: Rep. Schiff Receives 100% Rating On National Parks Action Fund’s Congressional Scorecard
Washington, D.C.— Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) received an A and 100% rating on this year's Congressional Scorecard from the National Parks Action Fund for his record on park funding, conservation, historic preservation, and wildlife protection.Rep. Schiff has been a longtime supporter of protecting our wildlife and public lands in Southern California and across America. In 2008 he passed the Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act which directed the National Park Service to conduct a … Continue Reading
February 27, 2024
Rep. Schiff Releases Statement on Anniversary of the Sumgait Pogrom
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement to mark the anniversary of the Sumgait Pogrom. The statement was included in the Congressional Record for February 13th, 2024."Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the pogrom against the Armenian residents of Sumgait, Azerbaijan. From February 27 to 29, 1988, Azerbaijani mobs assaulted and killed Armenians, leaving dozens of Armenian civilians dead and … Continue Reading
February 27, 2024
PHOTOS: Rep. Schiff Tours Port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA - Yesterday, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) toured the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in North America, to witness firsthand the port's innovative operations and discuss future initiatives with port staff and representatives from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The visit underscores the port's crucial role in national security, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. During his visit, Rep. Schiff engaged in … Continue Reading
February 26, 2024
Rep. Schiff Statement Following Announcement of FTC Suing to Stop Kroger, Albertsons Merger
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released a statement following the announcement of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing to stop the merger of Kroger & Albertsons. “The $24.6 billion merger between Albertsons and Kroger would harm consumers and employees. It would drive up prices, cost workers jobs, and reduce competition. Wonder why food prices are so high — these mergers are a big part of the reason. The FTC is making the right call to sue to block … Continue Reading
February 23, 2024
Rep. Schiff Joins Democratic Women’s Caucus in Demanding Health Insurers Fully Cover Birth Control
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif) joined the Democratic Women’s Caucus and 150+ of his House and Senate colleagues in a letter urging health insurers to fully comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) contraception coverage requirement. The letter urges insurers to adopt a “therapeutic equivalence standard” which would ensure coverage without cost sharing of every FDA-approved birth control product that does not have a therapeutic equivalent. “We write to … Continue Reading
February 22, 2024
Rep. Adam Schiff, Laurence Tribe Urge Biden to Honor Navalny, Empower Ukraine by Transferring Seized Russian Assets
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif) and Laurence Tribe, Harvard University Carl M. Loeb University Professor Emeritus, penned a joint op-ed calling on the Biden Administration to use seized Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Since Russia launched its unprovoked assault on Ukraine, Schiff has been leading the effort to urge monetary transfers of this nature. Tribe, the American constitutional scholar, and a team of lawyers previously published a 187-page report making the … Continue Reading
February 20, 2024
Rep. Schiff Introduces Renewable Roadsides Act to Harness Solar Energy Along Federal Highways
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Renewable Roadsides Act, which aims to start the process of transforming landscapes alongside federal highways to house increased solar energy infrastructure. The bill would direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to study the feasibility of developing solar energy generation and storage facilities, as well as electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, on land … Continue Reading
February 16, 2024
Rep. Schiff Brings in Over $17 Million for New Terminal at the Burbank Airport
Washington, D.C.— Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) helped bring in over $17 million dollars for a new top of the line terminal for the Bob Hope Burbank (BUR) Airport. The replacement terminal, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law), will increase efficiency for travelers, enhance passenger safety, and cut down on emissions.“Building a new terminal at the Bob Hope Burbank Airport represents not just an upgrade in our airport … Continue Reading
February 14, 2024
Rep. Schiff Leads Letter Calling On CPUC to Consider Dangerous Implications of AT&T’s Plan to End Required Landline Services in California
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) penned a letter to California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) President Alice Busching Reynolds regarding AT&T’s application to discontinue its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligations. This decision would have devastating effects on consumer choice and public safety by phasing out essential landline services upon which many Californians rely - especially the elderly and those in rural communities.“Many elderly residents … Continue Reading
February 13, 2024
Statement: Rep. Schiff Demands Speaker Johnson Bring Emergency Supplemental Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to House Floor
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the passage of emergency supplemental aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as humanitarian aid, in the Senate.“Today, the Senate did what Speaker Johnson should have done four months ago: pass emergency aid to support our allies.“It is shocking that in their times of greatest need, we have not been able to support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as pass much-needed … Continue Reading
February 12, 2024
Leading Financial Oversight Groups Support Rep. Schiff's Bill to Regulate “Revolving Door” in Financial Services Industry
Washington, D.C.— Recently, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released The Financial Regulators Revolving Door Enforcement Act, a bill to significantly enhance the integrity of financial regulation in the United States. To read more about Rep. Schiff’s Financial Regulators Revolving Door Enforcement Act, click HERE.See what leading groups are saying about Rep. Schiff’s bill:"The revolving door of employees moving from banks and private financial institutions into the role of governmental … Continue Reading
February 12, 2024
NEWS: Rep. Schiff Receives A+ on Annual End Citizens United Legislative Scorecard
Washington, D.C.— Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) received an A+ on this year's End Citizens United legislative scorecard for his voting record on stopping corruption and strengthening ethics and accountability in Congress.“Our democracy suffers when the voices of the American people are drowned out by corporate special interests and the endless flow of dark money. It’s why I’ve long led efforts to reform our broken campaign finance system and overturn Citizens United. Dark, … Continue Reading
February 08, 2024
Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Expand Affordable Housing, Child Care Centers
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Affordable Housing and Childcare Investment Act, legislation that would address the affordable housing and child care center shortage by investing in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program by funding it at $1.5 billion annually for the next five fiscal years, with an additional $500 million for the building and rehabilitation of child care facilities.Rep. Schiff’s bill comes in response to a reported 67 percent cut … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
Rep. Schiff Blasts NASA Decision to Cut Over 500 Jobs at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to federal budget cuts by NASA forcing the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to reduce its workforce by 530 employees, or 8 percent of its total staff, through layoffs. “Today’s announcement that JPL will be forced to cut 530 jobs is a devastating blow to the talented men and women working on the Mars Sample Return mission, and to our nation's leadership in space exploration and … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
Rep. Schiff Votes for Emergency Assistance to Israel
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement in support of sending emergency assistance to Israel following the deadly attacks on October 7:“It has been four months since Hamas’s horrific terrorist attacks on Israel. Yet, the United States has not sent assistance to its closest ally in the Middle East. Today, I voted to do exactly that.“There is no question in my mind: the United States must continue to support Israel in its time of greatest … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Calls Out Republicans’ Sham Mayorkas Impeachment
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) took to the House Floor to speak out against MAGA Republicans’ baseless and purely political impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.Watch the full video of Schiff’s remarks HERE. Read the full transcript of his floor remarks below:Welcome, my colleagues, to another week of Impeachment unlimited.Having no legislative accomplishments to show for their 14 months in power …Republicans are voting on … Continue Reading
February 04, 2024
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Discusses Dangers of AI Impersonation Online
Washington, D.C.— On Friday, in a Judiciary Committee field hearing, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) discussed the dangers of AI impersonation online, emphasizing the negative impact on individuals in the creative industries and beyond when their likeness and voice are used deceptively. Watch the full video of Schiff’s remarks HERE.Key Excerpts:On Concerns about AI Impersonation and the Creative Industry's Reputation:I always tell my colleagues in Congress, it's good for us to spend … Continue Reading