Press Releases
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Joins ABC7 Bay Area to Discuss Innovative GAIN Act, Improving Health Outcomes Through Guaranteed Income
Washington, D.C.— Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) recently joined ABC7 Bay Area’s Stephanie Sierra to discuss his first-of-its-kind Guaranteed Income for Families in Need (GAIN) Act, which would provide low income families with regular cash payments and improve adverse health outcomes associated with income volatility. Watch the full video of the interview HERE. Key Excerpts: On guaranteed income saving the government money on healthcare costs: [...] If you provide a small amount … Continue Reading
June 12, 2024
Reps. Schiff, Lieu Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to U.S. Copyright Office Expressing Concerns Over Spotify’s Actions Slashing Songwriter Royalties
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Ted W. Lieu (D-Calif.), along with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to the U.S. Copyright Office expressing concerns over Spotify’s new bundle plans and whether they are in accordance with the Music Modernization Act, a law passed by Congress to protect publishers and songwriters.In the letter, the Members address Spotify’s recent actions to re-designate its streaming music service as a “bundle,” leading to a … Continue Reading
June 12, 2024
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Skewers House GOP's Sham Garland Contempt Resolution
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives and blasted extreme House Republicans’ sham attempt to charge Attorney General Merrick Garland with contempt of Congress. Watch the full video of Schiff’s remarks HERE. Read the full transcript of his floor remarks below: Contempt. To hold something as beneath the dignity of consideration. Something to be scorned. An attitude towards something that is inferior, worthless. Open … Continue Reading
June 12, 2024
ICYMI: Here’s What People Are Saying About Rep. Schiff’s Innovative “Guaranteed Additional Income for Families in Need” (GAIN) Act
Washington, D.C.— This week, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) introduced the Guaranteed Additional Income for Families in Need (GAIN) Act, which would provide low income families with regular cash payments, providing financial security and improving adverse health outcomes associated with income volatility. Schiff’s innovative bill has received wide coverage for its forward thinking ideas on guaranteed income and cost savings on healthcare. See some … Continue Reading
June 11, 2024
Rep. Schiff Introduces “Guaranteed Additional Income for Families in Need” (GAIN) Act to Provide Cash Payments to Low Income Families and Improve Health Outcomes
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-New Jersey) introduced the Guaranteed Additional Income for Families in Need (GAIN) Act, which would provide low income families with regular cash payments, providing financial security and improving adverse health outcomes associated with income volatility. This new legislation would establish a targeted pilot program to provide households receiving Medicaid with a monthly guaranteed income of at … Continue Reading
June 11, 2024
Rep. Schiff Announces Over $3 Million for Children's Hospital Los Angeles Pediatric Residency Program
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services approved over $3 million in funding for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to help fund the training of pediatric medical residents. The funding is the fourth of five scheduled payments this year totaling nearly $15 million dollars.“This crucial funding will support the training of the next generation of talented pediatricians to ensure that CHLA can continue … Continue Reading
June 05, 2024
Schiff, Nadler Urge DOJ to Investigate Oil and Gas Price Fixing, Demand Response on Sufficiency of Antitrust Laws
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and eight Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Justice, urging the agency to immediately open an investigation into potential antitrust conspiracies among U.S. oil producers, OPEC, and OPEC+.In the letter, the members explain: “Gas prices today average $3.60 per gallon, up from last year. As Americans contend with the rising cost of living, prices at the pump … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
WATCH: Rep. Schiff Debunks House GOP Lies During Hearing with Attorney General Garland
Washington, D.C.— Today, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing with Attorney General Merrick Garland, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) debunked House Republicans' false claims about a two-tiered justice system after former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts in a hush money criminal case. Rep. Schiff also called out Republicans' continued support for a convicted felon.Watch the full video of Schiff’s remarks HERE.Key Excerpts:Schiff on Chairman Jordan’s Sham … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
Rep. Schiff Releases Statement on 35th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre, Introduces Resolution Condemning Hong Kong’s Article 23
Washington, D.C.— Today Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement to commemorate 35 years since the massacre of pro-democracy protestors at Tiananmen Square by the Chinese Communist Party. To honor the courage of those who stood up for democracy 35 years ago, Schiff also led a bipartisan resolution with Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) which condemned the adoption of Hong Kong’s new Article 23 law that gives the government broad powers to prosecute those it … Continue Reading
June 03, 2024
NEWS: House Passes Rep. Schiff's Bill to Name Glendale Post Office After Paul Ignatius
Washington, D.C.— Today, the House passed Representative Adam Schiff’s (D-Calif.) bill to name a Glendale post office after former U.S. Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius, the son of one of the first Armenian families to settle in Glendale, California, and the highest-ranking Armenian-American in the U.S. government.Schiff’s bill, which was passed via unanimous voice vote, now heads to the U.S. Senate. If passed into law, it would name the Glendale post office at 6444 San Fernando Road in honor of … Continue Reading
May 31, 2024
Schiff, Kim, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan TOOMAJ Act to Crack Down on Iran’s Human Rights Abuses
Washington, D.C.— In case you missed it, last week, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Young Kim (R-Calif.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), and David Trone (D-Md.) introduced the Targeting Oppressive Officers to Mitigate Abuse in the Iranian Judiciary (TOOMAJ) Act to uplift the Iranian people peacefully protesting the Iran’s human rights abuses, unjust crackdowns, and arrests and executions without due process. Toomaj Salehi is a Iranian rapper and political dissident who was sentenced to death … Continue Reading
May 31, 2024
Schiff, EPA Announce Over $91 Million in Rebates for Clean School Buses Across California
Washington, D.C.— In case you missed it, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and the Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. The selectees include multiple schools in the Los Angeles area.The rebates, totaling $91,230,000 for California, will help selectees purchase 380 clean school buses in 47 school districts across the state. This program is a crucial step in California’s … Continue Reading
May 24, 2024
Schiff, Court Reform Now Task Force Call for Justice Alito to Recuse Himself in Trump Immunity Case, Jan. 6 Cases
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and the House Court Reform Now Task Force sent the following letter to Justice Samuel Alito demanding that he recuse himself from any further participation in the case of Trump v. United States and other cases related to January 6 and the 2020 election. The letter comes in response to new reporting that yet another flag symbolizing support for Donald Trump was flown at Alito’s vacation home in the summer of 2023. “New reporting … Continue Reading
May 23, 2024
Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Expand WiFi on School Buses, Make Eligible for E-Rate Funding
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Clarifying E-Rate Act of 2024, which would expand Wi-Fi access to school buses by making them permanently eligible for E-Rate funding, a program that provides discounts to schools and libraries for affordable telecommunications and internet access. This initiative follows a declaratory ruling from the Federal Communications Commission, confirming that Wi-Fi on school buses qualifies for E-Rate funding.“For many … Continue Reading
May 22, 2024
Rep. Schiff on House Passage of the Bipartisan Financial Innovation and Technology Act of the 21st Century
Washington, D.C.- Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on House passage of the bipartisan Financial Innovation and Technology Act of the 21st Century: “For too long, Congress has failed to establish a clear, regulatory framework for digital assets that provides the transparency and accountability needed to protect consumers, foster innovation, keep jobs in California, and strengthen our national security. In the absence of federal rules of the road, … Continue Reading
May 22, 2024
Schiff, Court Reform Now Task Force Call for Justice Alito to Recuse Himself in Trump Immunity Case
Washington, D.C.— In case you missed it, this week, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and his colleagues on the Court Reform Now Task Force called for Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from the Trump immunity case. The letter comes in response to new reporting that a “Stop the Steal” symbol was visible in front of Justice Samuel Alito’s home in January 2021. Schiff also released a statement calling on both Justice Alito and Thomas to recuse themselves from any January … Continue Reading
May 22, 2024
Schiff Leads Letter Calling for Guaranteed Income Pilot Program to Improve Health Outcomes for Low Income Families
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) wrote a letter urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to adopt a new guaranteed income pilot program to help improve health outcomes for qualifying low income individuals.Schiff’s letter emphasizes the urgent need for the federal government to better address health disparities among low income individuals which are further exacerbated by income inequality rising and costs. Schiff’s letter also highlights how … Continue Reading
May 20, 2024
Rep. Schiff Denounces ICC Prosecutor’s Announcement Over Arrest Warrants, Reaffirms Support for Israel
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement denouncing the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials as well as Hamas terrorists, and reaffirmed his support for Israel’s right to defend itself.“The ICC announcement today is not only misguided and repugnant, it is also a terrible overreach of the body’s authority. To make a false equivalence between the actions of a democratically-elected … Continue Reading
May 17, 2024
Rep. Schiff Calls on Justices Alito and Thomas to Recuse Themselves from January 6th Cases Following NYT Reporting
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement calling on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from any cases related to the January 6 attack on the U.S Capitol. Schiff also called on Justice Clarence Thomas to do the same.The statement comes in response to a recent New York Times article reporting that an upside-down US flag, a startling political symbol associated with the ‘Stop the Steal’ movement, was flying outside of … Continue Reading
May 16, 2024
Statement from Rep. Schiff on his Support for Israel and Opposition to the House GOP’s Latest Gambit
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on his support for Israel and his concern with the House Republicans’ latest effort to politicize Israel’s security.“As a steadfast supporter of Israel, I am grateful for the Biden Administration’s efforts to help Israel defend itself in the wake of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack that involved the rape, torture, and murder of over 1,200 people, including Americans. I also deeply appreciate … Continue Reading