Press Releases
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
July 25, 2024
Schiff, Markey, Colleagues Push to Expand Supreme Court Amidst Crisis of Confidence
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee and Co-Founder of the Court Reform Now Task Force, joined Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), and other Task Force Members in once again calling to expand the U.S. Supreme Court. The Judiciary Act, co-led by Rep. Schiff, would expand the United States Supreme Court by adding four seats, creating a 13-justice Supreme Court and restoring balance to the … Continue Reading
July 25, 2024
Rep. Schiff Statement on Violent Anti-Israel Protests in Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to recent protests and violence by anti-Israel activists in Washington:“What happened yesterday in Washington D.C. was the latest, hateful incident in the wave of antisemitism plaguing our country.“To have strong disagreements is understandable. But to glorify Hamas - a barbaric terrorist organization with the stated goal of killing Jews and destroying the Jewish state - is abhorrent. … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
Schiff Introduces Bill to Extend FOIA Transparency to Judicial Branch, Restore Faith in the Judicial System
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the Judicial FOIA Expansion Act, which would extend the transparency afforded by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the administrative apparatus of the judicial branch. This critical bill will create a right of public access to records pertaining to the federal judiciary while maintaining important privacy and national security protections.“Increasing transparency … Continue Reading
July 22, 2024
Schiff, EPA Announce Nearly $500 Million to Address Climate Pollution in Southern California
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the general competition selection of South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to receive a $499,997,415 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. This national grant program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate America’s … Continue Reading
July 17, 2024
Schiff Demands Answers from Google Regarding Misleading AI Overview Feature
Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) demanded Google CEO Sundar Pichai address concerns over the company's new AI Overviews feature, which has been providing users with misleading political and medical information. Schiff, in the letter, also seeks clarity on the steps Google is taking to ensure the feature prioritizes reputable sources of information.“The AI Overviews feature is intended to provide an AI-generated snapshot with key information accompanied by web links. However, … Continue Reading
July 11, 2024
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leading Gun Safety Organizations Praise Schiff Legislation Aimed at Curbing Gun Violence, Keeping Communities Safe
Washington, D.C.— In case you missed it, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced two critical bills aimed at addressing the gun violence crisis in America, both of which have received support from multiple leading gun safety organizations. The Firearm Destruction Licensure Act will ensure firearms intended to be destroyed are not sold and do not fall back into the hands of bad actors. The comprehensive legislation will require those engaged in the business of firearm destruction to … Continue Reading
July 10, 2024
Schiff, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Close Gun Loophole Fueling Secondary Market for Firearms Parts
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined by Representatives Daniel S. Goldman (D-N.Y), Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), and Gabe Amo (D-R.I.), introduced the Firearm Destruction Licensure Act, a bill to ensure firearms intended to be destroyed are not sold and do not fall back into the hands of bad actors. Schiff’s comprehensive legislation will require those engaged in the business of firearm destruction to become licensed and directs the Attorney General to prescribe the … Continue Reading
July 10, 2024
Rep. Schiff Introduces Critical Bill to Enhance Public Transparency and Data on the Activities of Firearms and Regulatory Industries
Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the ATF Data and Anti-Trafficking Accountability (DATA) Act, a critical bill to enhance public transparency regarding the activities of the firearms industry and the regulatory functions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The comprehensive legislation will require the ATF to publish an annual report including aggregated trace data to better inform anti-trafficking strategies.“Ensuring that … Continue Reading