Press Releases
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Schiff to Host Breakfast Roundtable, Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Washington, DC- Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that he will host a breakfast roundtable meeting with John Trasviña, Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to discuss issues related to fair housing and the Latino community. The roundtable will be held on Monday, September 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Pasadena City Hall. At the event, Assistant Secretary Trasviña will provide an update on … Continue Reading
September 16, 2010
Schiff Statement in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month
Contact: Maureen Shanahan (202) 225-4176Schiff Statement in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage MonthWashington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 every year:"Each year, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, we honor the Hispanic community and celebrate the history, culture and extraordinary contributions that Hispanic Americans make to enhance our communities and our … Continue Reading
September 14, 2010
Schiff to Reconvene Station Fire Panel
Washington, DC - Last month, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) organized a panel of Members to delve into the events of the first day of the Station Fire, which cost the lives of two brave firefighters, and threatened or destroyed the homes of a great many constituents in the 29th District and surrounding communities. Unfortunately, the Members were unexpectedly called back to Washington for a special August session and an important vote, and the panel had to be postponed.With a strong desire to get … Continue Reading
September 11, 2010
Schiff Congratulates Armenian Community on the Consecration of the Cathedral of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement, congratulating the Armenian community on an incredibly historic and joyous event - the consecration of the newly constructed Cathedral of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church:"The 29th Congressional District is blessed with a large and vibrant Armenian community, which enriches our customs, traditions and quality of life."Today marks another milestone for the Western Diocese and the Armenian … Continue Reading
September 10, 2010
Senate Committee to Begin Impeachment Trial of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.
Washington, DC - Next week, a special U.S. Senate committee is scheduled to begin the impeachment trial of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The House impeachment managers, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Hank Johnson (D-GA), and James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), will present the case to the Senate Impeachment Trial Committee for Judge Porteous's removal.As lead impeachment managers, Reps. … Continue Reading
September 08, 2010
GAO Agrees to Conduct Full Investigation of Events Surrounding 2009 Station Fire Response
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has accepted the request for a full investigation of the Station Fire from its inception on Aug. 26, 2009, to its containment on Oct. 16, 2009. Reps. Schiff, McKeon and Dreier lead several of their California colleagues, including Senators Boxer and Feinstein, and Reps. Sherman and Chu,in making the bipartisan request for the investigation on Aug. 5, after news reports indicated that … Continue Reading
August 31, 2010
Rep. Schiff Selects Grant and Frances Delgatty as 2010 Angels in Adoption Awardees
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced he has selected Grant and Frances Delgatty of Pasadena to be this year's recipient of the 29th Congressional District "Angels in Adoption" award, an annual award sponsored by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI)."The Delgattys are wonderful parents who have opened their hearts and home to a new child," Rep. Schiff said. "As biological parents, adoptive parents and advocates for foster care children, the Delgattys … Continue Reading
August 26, 2010
Schiff Announces that Natalie Queally will Serve as Fall 2010 Congressional Page
Washington, DC- Each semester, the leadership of the Democratic and Republican parties select Members of the U.S. House of Representatives by random lottery draw to nominate students for the House Page Program. Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) won the lottery this year and had the opportunity to nominate a student from the 29th Congressional District to be part of the Page Program during the fall of 2010. He nominated Natalie Queally and she will come to Washington, DC to participate in the … Continue Reading
August 26, 2010
Congressman Schiff Reads to Young Children at Community Health Alliance of Pasadena
Pasadena, CA - Pediatricians and nurses at Community Health Alliance of Pasadena are sending families home from checkups with free books and a very important prescription - "read aloud to your children." Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-29) visited the clinic, not only to cheer on the young patrons, but to practice what doctors preach by reading to a group of young patients.Community Health Alliance of Pasadena participates in Reach Out and Read, a program that prepares America's youngest … Continue Reading
August 04, 2010
Legislation Introduced in the House to Permit Familial DNA Searches
Washington, DC - For nearly 25 years, a serial killer roamed the streets of South Los Angeles, murdering 11 people. According to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Charlie Beck, the challenge facing the LAPD was the fact that it had the DNA from the suspect, but there was no match in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). After the LAPD conducted a Familial DNA search of California's DNA database and received a hit, a reverse family tree was prepared, which allowed detectives to … Continue Reading
August 03, 2010
Senate Passes Schiff/Boxer Bill to Pay Tribute to Award "Go for Broke" Regiments with Congressional Gold Medal
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) applauded the Senate passage of S.1055, companion legislation to a bill he introduced in the House to pay tribute to the U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, commonly known as the "Go For Broke" regiments, as well as the Military Intelligence Service, comprised of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Europe, and the Asia-Pacific theatre during WWII.The legislation, which passed the Senate last night, will have … Continue Reading
July 30, 2010
Schiff Effort to Improve Expedited Treatment to our Troops Included in Defense Appropriations Bill
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Defense Appropriations bill includes $1 million for UCLA's Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology. The funding will be used to build on core technologies previously developed by UCLA to allow for the rapid delivery of vital treatments. Development of these technologies would be especially desirable for use in the military to provide health care to soldiers wounded in combat, where acute injuries commonly … Continue Reading
July 29, 2010
Schiff Introduces the Questioning of Terrorism Suspects Act of 2010
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced legislation to allow for more thorough interrogations of suspected terrorists. Rep. Schiff's Questioning of Terrorism Suspects Act of 2010 will ensure that, in terrorism cases, the courts broadly interpret the public safety exception to the Miranda warning requirement, allow the government adequate time to question a suspect before bringing the suspect before a magistrate, and clarify that Miranda does not apply in most cases when a … Continue Reading
July 29, 2010
A Tribute to the First United Methodist Church of Burbank
CONGRESSMAN ADAM B. SCHIFFOF CALIFORNIAIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMadam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 125th anniversary of the First United Methodist Church of Burbank, California.In 1883, when Burbank was a rural area with a population of a few scattered families, the community needed a place for worship, so a Sunday School was organized in the Providencia School House. One year later, on September 14, 1884, a church, located at Empire Avenue and Lincoln Street, was dedicated. … Continue Reading
July 27, 2010
House Votes to Rescind Unobligated Funding for Earmarks; Hold Government Accountable
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) supported and the House passed H.R. 5730, the Surface Transportation Earmark Rescission, Savings and Accountability Act, to rescind more than $700 million in unobligated funding for 309 earmarks contained in previous surface transportation authorizations. The legislation will also clear the books of the projects to ensure the funding cannot be used to increase spending in the future. "Many of these unobligated balances are tied to projects that … Continue Reading
July 27, 2010
House Passes Legislation to "Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive"
Washington, DC - Last night, the House passed H.Con.Res. 226, legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Schiff to designate the second Sunday of August as a day of remembrance for World War II."This legislation pays tribute to the millions of men and women of the 'Greatest Generation,' who contributed so much to ensure a better future for their children and grandchildren," Rep. Schiff said. "I am pleased that the House passed this legislation and hope the Senate will act prior to Aug. 14, which marks … Continue Reading
July 26, 2010
Schiff, Sherman and Berman Urge Exemption from the Airport Noise and Capacity Act for Burbank Bob Hope and Van Nuys Airports
Washington, DC - In a letter to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Oberstar and Ranking Member Mica, Reps. Brad Sherman (CA-27), Adam Schiff (CA-29) and Howard Berman (CA-28) urged inclusion of a measure in the legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address an oversight in the Airport Noise and Capacity Act (ANCA) of 1990 that has had a tremendous impact on Southern California. "When Congress enacted ANCA, it exempted from the law's … Continue Reading
July 23, 2010
Schiff Secures Funding in Appropriations Bill for Station Fire Road & Trail Improvements
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the InteriorAppropriations bill includes $500,000 to provide forStation Fire Road and Trail Improvements."The Station Fire burned 160,577 acres on the Angeles National Forest from August 26 to October 16, 2009, and in most areas, the fire burned the vegetation completely denuding the landscape, causing extensive erosion and landslides during subsequent winter storms," Rep. Schiff said. "This funding will help repair the roads and … Continue Reading
July 23, 2010
Schiff Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2010 Congressional Page Program
Washington, DC - Each semester, the leadership of the Democratic and Republican parties select Members of the U.S. House of Representatives by random lottery draw to nominate students for the House Page Program. Today,Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that he won the lottery this year and now has the opportunity to nominate a student from the 29th Congressional District to be part of the Page Program during the fall of 2010. "The House Page Program is a great opportunity for students to come … Continue Reading
July 22, 2010
House Passes Schiff Legislation to Protect Children from Predators
Washington, DC- Every year, people who have been convicted of criminal offenses volunteer to spend unsupervised time with children. Fortunately, a nationwide FBI fingerprint search, part of the PROTECT Act pilot program, prevented many such offenders from volunteering - possibly protecting children from harm.To build on the success of the pilot and make these essential background checks permanently and widely available to youth-serving organizations, Rep. Schiff sponsored H.R. 1469, the Child … Continue Reading