Press Releases
Rep. Schiff Introduces Landmark Bipartisan Bill to Combat Fraudulent AI Campaign Ads
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Penn.), Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) introduced a landmark bipartisan bill to combat fraudulent advertisements in elections. The AI Ads Act would prohibit fraudulent misrepresentation of political candidates or committees through content generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as well as codify bipartisan recommendations made by the Federal Election Committee (FEC).“As AI tools … Continue Reading
September 12, 2024
Schiff Joins Rep. Peters & Senator Padilla Request for Emergency Disaster Funding to Confront Cross-Border Wastewater Pollution
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representative Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) in urging congressional leadership from both parties to include additional funds for repairing and upgrading the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in any upcoming emergency disaster funding package.The letter was signed by 13 bipartisan members of Congress.The authors led a similar request last year and secured President Biden’s … Continue Reading
September 12, 2024
Schiff Joins Salazar & Bipartisan House Colleagues in Introducing the NO FAKES Act
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), Madeleine Dean (D-Penn.), Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas), Rob Wittman (R-Va.), and Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) in introducing the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act, the companion legislation to the version introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Chris Coons (D-Conn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis … Continue Reading
September 10, 2024
Schiff Announces $500,000 For Tribal Child Welfare Services Training
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that the Tribal Law & Policy Institute is receiving a $500,000 grant for child welfare services training. The grant is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.“This critical funding for child welfare services training will ensure that Tribal children receive the care and support they need,” said Rep. Schiff. “By enhancing resources of those who serve these often-underserved communities, we can … Continue Reading
September 09, 2024
NEWS: Rep. Schiff Joins Rep. Magaziner, Jewish Members in Statement Condemning Platforming of Nazi Apologist by Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined Representative Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) and the Jewish Members Group of the 118th Congress in issuing the a joint statement in response to an interview between Tucker Carlson and Nazi apologist Darryl Cooper: “As Jewish Members of Congress, we are appalled that Tucker Carlson hosted and promoted Nazi apologist and Holocaust denier Darryl Cooper on his podcast. Cooper made deeply troubling statements, including that the … Continue Reading
September 06, 2024
Schiff, EPA Announce Over $50 Million for California Tribes to Address Climate Pollution
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in announcing California’s recipients of $50,398,151? million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Tribal communities. The projects will tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice while boosting the economy. This funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act which Schiff supported in August of 2022.The grants for the proposed … Continue Reading
September 03, 2024
PHOTOS: Rep. Schiff Hosts Reunion for CA-30 Woman of the Year Recipients
Washington, D.C.— In case you missed it, last week, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) celebrated over 100 women from communities across the 30th Congressional District who were honored as Woman of the Year recipients between 1997 and 2023. These women have made significant contributions in CA-30 and beyond through their civic engagement, community service, and leadership in their respective fields. “Last night, at the Ebell, we had a reunion of all the women of the year I have honored … Continue Reading
August 31, 2024
Rep. Schiff Releases Statement Ahead of Artsakh Independence Day, Reaffirms Commitment to the People of Artsakh
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, released the following statement ahead of Artsakh Independence Day on September 2.“Today, as we commemorate Artsakh Independence Day, we stand in solidarity with the people of Artsakh who have been tragically driven from their ancestral homelands. Their struggles continue, and we must not turn a blind eye.“The Azerbaijani government's actions have only deepened the suffering of the … Continue Reading
August 30, 2024
Schiff, Padilla, Butler Urge President Biden to Establish the Sáttítla National Monument in Northern California
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) called on President Biden to use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to designate the Sáttítla National Monument in Northern California. The creation of the Sáttítla National Monument would protect over 206,000 acres of culturally significant, ecologically rich, and geologically unique public land within the Shasta-Trinity, Klamath, and Modoc National … Continue Reading
August 23, 2024
Rep. Schiff Announces Over $60 Million in Grants to Reduce Veteran Homelessness in and Around Los Angeles County
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs will be distributing over $60 million in grant funding to support homeless and at-risk veterans and their families in Los Angeles County. These grants are part of a broader $800 million package to reduce veteran homelessness around the country. “We can and must end veteran homelessness, and these grants represent a vital step toward fulfilling our promise to those who have … Continue Reading
August 21, 2024
Rep. Schiff Announces $853,000 to Combat Youth Homelessness, Expand Mental Health Services
Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that $853,000 will be delivered to Los Angeles and Burbank community partners to expand mental health services and outreach to youth victims of crime. These critical investments in the safety of our communities are being delivered as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Community Project Funding (CPF) awards that Schiff successfully secured during the FY24 appropriations process.“The funding we successfully secured will provide much-needed … Continue Reading
August 16, 2024
Rep. Schiff Statement for Upcoming Birthday of Ding Jiaxi, Chinese Civil Rights Advocate Wrongfully Imprisoned by the CCP
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), former chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement for the birthday of Ding Jiaxi, a Chinese civil rights advocate who has been wrongly imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for five years. Schiff is a Member on the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and serves as an advocate for Ding Jiaxi under the Commission’s Defending Freedoms Project.“On August 17, Ding Jiaxi will … Continue Reading
August 08, 2024
Rep. Schiff Announces Over $732,000 in Funding for Innovative Mental Health Research at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is receiving over $732,000 in grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for innovative mental health research. "I am thrilled to see over $732,000 in funding directed to Children's Hospital Los Angeles for youth mental health research. These grants for innovative research are crucial in addressing the growing mental health needs of our young people. I am … Continue Reading
August 06, 2024
Schiff Introduces SCOPE Act to Incentivize Comprehensive Disclosures of Emissions Across All Industries
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Standardized Calculation of Operational Polluting Emissions (SCOPE) Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish voluntary guidance for companies to disclose their indirect Scope 3 emissions, ensuring greater and uniform transparency for the public and consumers about a company’s environmental footprint.As more and more companies are committing to internal “green” emissions disclosure goals, … Continue Reading
August 05, 2024
PHOTOS: Rep. Schiff Joins State Sen. Min for Roundtable on AANHPI Healthcare
Burbank, California — In case you missed it, yesterday Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined California State Senator Dave Min in Irvine for a roundtable discussion on healthcare issues affecting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in Southern California and beyond. During the roundtable, Schiff and Min heard from seven non-profit leaders and elected officials and engaged in a conversation on a variety of issues including access to health services, … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
Schiff, Raskin, Wyden, and Beyer Demand Release of All Wrongfully Detained Human Rights Advocates in Saudi Arabia
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), and Donald Beyer (D-Va.) alongside Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), wrote a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the U.S. government to call on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to release all wrongfully detained human rights advocates. “Five years after the grisly murder and dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi, which was ordered by Saudi authorities, we are profoundly troubled by … Continue Reading
July 30, 2024
Schiff, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Free PO Boxes for Those Experiencing Homelessness
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and 10 colleagues introduced the Mail Accessibility and Inclusion for Low-Income Families (MAIL) Act, new legislation to provide free post office boxes to individuals who are unhoused or experiencing homelessness, ensuring they have access to reliable mailing addresses, which is critical for securing jobs, housing, health care, food security programs, and other social services."Access to a mailbox is a basic need that many of us … Continue Reading
July 29, 2024
Rep. Schiff Leads 20+ Colleagues in Urging Bureau of Prisons to Increase Plant-Based Meat Options for Federal Inmates
Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) urged Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Colette S. Peters to include more plant-based meat options for inmates in federal prisons. In a letter, Schiff, Brownley, and 24 colleagues called for the BOP to include meatless options for breakfast and to see further action taken to ensure that healthier vegetarian options currently on BOP’s national menu are consistently available for prisoners across facilities across the … Continue Reading
July 29, 2024
Rep. Schiff Statement Praising President Biden’s Monumental Plan to Reform the Supreme Court
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on President Biden’s announcement of a bold plan to reform the Supreme Court and protect the rule of law:“Over the last few years, we have witnessed our freedoms recede and presidential powers dramatically expand through the actions of a Supreme Court willing to cast aside all precedent in favor of its reactionary agenda. It is essential that we … Continue Reading
July 28, 2024
Rep. Schiff Statement on Deadly Hezbollah Attack in Northern Israel
Washington, D.C.— Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to the deadly attack by Hezbollah in northern Israel:“We have seen yet another act of deadly violence by Hezbollah with a rocket attack that killed 12 innocent children and teens in Northern Israel.“The threats to Israel’s security have grown, and the United States must continue to help Israel defend itself.“Every effort must be made to push back against Iran and its terrorist proxies if there … Continue Reading