Press Releases
Schiff, Smith Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Lifesaving HIV Prevention Drugs
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced legislation that will expand access to lifesaving HIV prevention medications. The PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2021 addresses the underutilization of HIV prevention drugs – known as PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis) – in high-risk communities by ensuring these medications and any associated costs are covered by health insurance. The … Continue Reading
November 19, 2021
Congressman Schiff on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act
“Today, House Democrats delivered solutions to help support working families across America as they face the pains of an economy recovering from a global pandemic. “The Build Back Better Act will dramatically lower everyday costs that burden families like childcare, housing, health care, and prescription drugs. It will make high-quality preschool universal, and lift millions of children out of poverty. It will bring clean energy to households across America and fight the … Continue Reading
November 17, 2021
Schiff, Hayes Introduce See the Board Act to Equitably Expand Free Vision Care in Schools
Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) introduced the See the Board Act, legislation to help millions of students access optometry care at no cost to their families, bringing life-changing mobile vision services to schools in both rural and urban communities and helping ensure children have the opportunity to succeed in the classroom. Due to inequitable access to vision care, it is estimated that more than two million students nationwide go to school each day … Continue Reading
November 16, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Azerbaijani Attacks on Armenia
"I am deeply disturbed by today's reports of Azerbaijani forces attacking Armenian soldiers at the border, including the reported murder or illegal detainment of more than two dozen Armenian soldiers. This unprovoked attack is in direct violation of Azerbaijan and Armenia's ceasefire agreement, and a grave reminder that the United States must be doing everything we can to deter Azerbaijan's ongoing aggression. "I urge the State Department to act immediately to use every diplomatic channel and … Continue Reading
November 15, 2021
Congressman Schiff on President Biden Signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Into Law
"President Biden came into office at the beginning of this year with a straightforward mandate: to build America back better, through physical infrastructure and investments in people that could lift up American families and set them on a path to a more prosperous future. Today, he delivered on the promise of modernizing and upgrading our roads, bridges, broadband, schools, hospitals, energy and water infrastructure in a way that will create jobs, grow our economy, fight climate change, and … Continue Reading
November 11, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Veterans Day
"Our veterans and service members represent the very best America has to offer - demonstrated through their unyielding courage and a love of country that knows no bounds. Their willingness to put everything on the line to defend our nation and uphold our values deserves nothing less than our utmost respect and gratitude, today and every day. That is why I will never stop working to ensure that when they return home, these brave individuals have all of the tools and resources they need to … Continue Reading
November 06, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
"In California, like much of the country, we have fallen too far behind and too many of our roads, bridges, and schools are crumbling. But today, Congress took tangible action to invest in our country's infrastructure and put our communities on a pathway to thrive, because building modern roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, water, and electric grid infrastructure is a vital part of building a better economy - one that works for everyone. The investments made by the bipartisan infrastructure … Continue Reading
November 04, 2021
Schiff, Feinstein, Huffman, DelBene, Colleagues Urge USDA to Improve Standard of Care for Captive Marine Mammals
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) led a group of their colleagues in calling for improvements to outdated standards of care for marine mammals in captivity. "Nearly four decades have passed since the USDA last updated key elements of the handling and care standards for marine mammals in 1984," the members wrote in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "Since then, … Continue Reading
November 03, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Senate Failure to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
"There is no right more fundamental, more vital, and more sacred to our democracy than the right to vote - it is what separates a democracy from an autocracy, a free nation from a despotic regime. Today, far too many Senate Republicans failed to put our democracy first - and instead, made it clear that they would prefer to pick their voters, rather than let their voters pick them. "It is time for Congress to start legislating like our democracy is on the line - because it is. It's time to end … Continue Reading
November 02, 2021
Congressman Schiff on FEC Ruling Allowing Foreign Money in U.S. Ballot Initiative Campaigns
"That the Federal Election Commission plans to throw open the doors of our democracy to foreign money and interference is utterly incomprehensible, and would establish a dangerous precedent ripe for abuse. This ruling would potentially chart a new path for adversarial governments to interfere in our democratic process for their own gain. It would be a tremendous mistake for the FEC to purposefully weaken our electoral system so egregiously. "We have seen the consequences of foreign … Continue Reading
November 02, 2021
Schiff, Fitzpatrick, Underwood, Bush Introduce Legislation to Keep Families and Pets Together in Public Housing
Today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Penn.), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and Cori Bush (D-Mo.) introduced the Pets Belong with Families Act - a bill that would prohibit vague and sweeping restrictions against dogs based on breed or size, allowing families to keep their beloved pets in the home. "For millions of Americans, pets are cherished members of their families. But far too often, pet owners are forced to make impossible choices between their beloved … Continue Reading
October 26, 2021
Schiff, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Make Access to Equitable Health Care a Protected Civil Right
Today, California Democrats Congressman Adam Schiff and Senator Alex Padilla introduced the Equal Health Care for All Act, bicameral legislation to address the racial inequities in America’s health care system by making equitable medical care a protected civil right. “The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the many inequities that plague our society and particularly health care system – and it’s exposed just how catastrophic those inequalities are for Black, Brown, and … Continue Reading
October 22, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Facebook Whistleblower Allegations
"These new allegations from a former Facebook employee are a further indication that the company is too willing to look the other way as hateful, false, and dangerous content flourishes on the platform. If public reports based on a new whistleblower account are true, this is deeply irresponsible behavior from a widely-traded company. "It is increasingly urgent that Congress act to conduct rigorous oversight of Facebook and other social media platforms - so we can increase transparency and … Continue Reading
October 21, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Contempt Vote in the House
"As Congress reconvened in the hours after the violence of January 6, there was a chance for moral clarity, when members of both parties could have come together to recognize that horrible day for what it was: a bloody insurrection designed to overturn a free and fair election. That moment of lucidity quickly gave way, as many Republicans now endeavor to rewrite history and diminish the threat posed by that insurrection to the very pillars of our democracy. "Today's vote to hold Steve Bannon … Continue Reading
October 20, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Legislation to Hold “Troubled Teen” Industry Accountable
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after a press conference with Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Sen. Jeff Merkley, and Paris Hilton to introduce the Accountability for Congregate Care Act: "For too long, bad actors in the troubled teen industry have been allowed to prey on desperate parents and vulnerable children, and make child abuse their business model. Children have an unequivocal right to the protection of their physical, social, and emotional … Continue Reading
October 19, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Criminal Contempt Charges
"Steve Bannon was given every opportunity to comply with the committee's lawful subpoena and provide information important to the American people. And yet he chose to ignore his duty as a citizen and hide behind a specious claim of executive privilege. "Mr. Bannon's unwillingness to cooperate with our committee leaves us no choice but to hold him in criminal contempt - and refer his case to the Justice Department for prosecution following a House vote. Despite what Mr. Bannon and Mr. Trump … Continue Reading
October 18, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Passing of General Colin Powell
"General Colin Powell was a man of deep intellect, courage and patriotism, whose life was defined by service to country. His determination to do good made him an exceptional leader and public servant. America will miss him dearly - but his incomparable legacy will live on. My prayers are with his family and friends, and those he inspired to … Continue Reading
October 17, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Union Agreement for Behind-the-Scenes Crew Members
"I am pleased to hear that both sides were able to negotiate and come to a fair agreement that will improve wages, working conditions, and benefits for the behind-the-scenes crafts workers who play an instrumental role in creating the magic of Hollywood. Ensuring crew members are able to do their work with respect for and acknowledgement of their contributions is paramount. As our nation continues to recover from the pandemic, the motion picture and television industry has lifted people's … Continue Reading
October 15, 2021
Reps. Schiff, Watson Coleman, Barbara Lee, Jones Reintroduce PrEP Assistance Program Act
Today, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Adam Schiff (CA-28) and Mondaire Jones (NY-17) reintroduced the PrEP Assistance Program Act to make the preventative HIV drug PrEP more affordable and accessible to underserved and high-risk populations. The bill would provide grants to cover medication costs, clinic and testing fees, physician visits and community outreach programs. Although PrEP has been available for several years, many Americans lack access to and … Continue Reading
October 12, 2021
Congressman Schiff on Extending the Debt Limit
"Tonight, my Democratic colleagues and I took the responsible act of averting a default, which would have been catastrophic for working families. But to our continuing dismay, Republicans refused to govern responsibly and pay our bills. We must never allow our country to default and fail to meet the commitments we've made to seniors, veterans, and communities - especially not as our economy is still recovering from the pandemic. Now that Democrats have averted a GOP-made crisis, we continue to … Continue Reading