Press Releases
Schiff Secures Funding in Appropriations Bill for Planning, Design of New Burbank Central Library
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that $100,000 is included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for the planning and design of a new, LEED-compliant Central Library in Burbank. The bill still has several more legislative hurdles to clear, but inclusion of the funding in the measure is a very positive step."Burbank's current Central Library no longer has the capacity needed to accommodate the increase in circulation and … Continue Reading
July 08, 2010
2007 Press Releases
July 06, 2010
Schiff Secures Funding to Begin Environmental Work on Phase 2B of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that $650,000 is included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for the Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority to secure NEPA environmental clearance to start phase 2B of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension. The Authority has already secured environmental clearance for phase 2A, construction of which broke ground on June 26."The 29th Congressional District encompasses some of the … Continue Reading
July 06, 2010
Schiff Secures Funding for Improvements to Charles White Park
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that $300,000 is included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for Los Angeles County's Department of Parks and Recreationto help make improvements to Charles White Park. "This funding will help Charles White Park improve the quality of life for families in our community by providing a place to play, gather and socialize," Rep. Schiff said. "Improvements to this park are … Continue Reading
July 01, 2010
Schiff Secures Funds to Provide Job Training for Youth in Commerce, Justice and Science Bill
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill includes $100,000 to provide smart grid technology job training in our community. Target occupations will include electrical meter installers, meter testers, communications technicians and verification/test technicians."This funding is focused on the need for job training for young people trying to enter the job market for the first time," Rep. Schiff said. "It will provide … Continue Reading
July 01, 2010
Securing America: President Obama and Nuclear Weapons
CONGRESSMAN ADAM B. SCHIFFOF CALIFORNIAIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMr. Speaker, the recent vote in the United Nations Security Council to impose a new round of tougher economic sanctions on Iran was a significant national security success for the United States, and part of President Obama's broader push to reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism or accidental nuclear exchange.For years there has been a broad consensus that a terrorist attack with a nuclear weapon is the gravest threat … Continue Reading
July 01, 2010
Schiff Secures Funds to Update South Pasadena's First Responder and Police Technology in the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill includes $85,000 to update the City of South Pasadena's first responder and police technology. Specifically, the funding will be used to purchase interoperable communication equipment for the City's first-responder vehicles, including mobile data terminals, radios, software, and needed supplies to command at an on-site location."Providing our first responders with the … Continue Reading
June 30, 2010
Schiff Supports, House Passes Legislation to Rein in Wall Street, Protect Consumers
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) supported and the House passed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to hold Wall Street accountable, end taxpayer bailouts for banks, and create a consumer financial protection bureau, putting consumers first. "The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act will rein in the shoddy business practices and excessive speculation that characterized the meltdown of 2009, bringing our economy to the brink of ruin," Rep. Schiff said. … Continue Reading
June 30, 2010
Schiff Secures Additional Funding for Regional DNA Lab in Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill includes $1 million in additional funding to expand the capacity of the Regional Law Enforcement DNA Laboratory in Glendale. This new federal investment builds upon the $1.5 million that Rep. Schiff secured to build the lab."Increasing the capacity of Glendale's Forensic DNA Lab will help take murders and rapists off the streets, and improve public safety in Glendale, … Continue Reading
June 30, 2010
Schiff Supports, House Passes Legislation to Rein in Wall Street, Protect Consumers
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) supported and the House passed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to hold Wall Street accountable, end taxpayer bailouts for banks, and create a consumer financial protection bureau, putting consumers first. "The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act will rein in the shoddy business practices and excessive speculation that characterized the meltdown of 2009, bringing our economy to the brink of ruin," Rep. Schiff said. … Continue Reading
June 17, 2010
Schiff Supports Legislation to Help Small Businesses Access Credit
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) supported and the House passed legislation to boost lending to small businesses struggling to gain access to credit as a result of the financial crisis, helping them retain and hire more workers."Small businesses are the engines of job creation in this country and will be the birthplace of our economic recovery," Rep. Schiff said. "This legislation is another step to partner with small businesses, expanding access to much-needed capital to help … Continue Reading
June 09, 2010
Schiff Applauds UN Vote on Iran Sanctions
Washington, DC - Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement today after the UN Security Council passed a resolution on Iran sanctions:"Despite four rounds of UN sanctions, including today's passage of tighter finance curbs and an expanded arms embargo, Iran has not been deterred in its quest to develop nuclear weapons. "While this latest round of sanctions is a welcome step, there is deep skepticism that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the hard-line clerics who rule Iran can be … Continue Reading
June 09, 2010
Rep. Schiff Applauds UN Vote on Iran Sanctions
Washington, DC - Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement today after the UN Security Council passed a resolution on Iran sanctions:"Despite four rounds of UN sanctions, including today's passage of tighter finance curbs and an expanded arms embargo, Iran has not been deterred in its quest to develop nuclear weapons. "While this latest round of sanctions is a welcome step, there is deep skepticism that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the hard-line clerics who rule Iran can be … Continue Reading
June 08, 2010
New Steps to Expand Communication and Connectivity
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that he is taking new steps to expand communication and connectivity with constituents in California's 29th Congressional District, including his participation in the Online All-Star Competition from June 7 until June 21."Online social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube present an unprecedented opportunity for me to directly engage with my constituents," Rep. Schiff said. "For this reason, we are going beyond our … Continue Reading
June 07, 2010
Rep. Schiff Congratulates SpaceX on the Falcon 9 Rocket Launch
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement, congratulating SpaceX on successfully launching its Falcon 9 Rocket: "The successful launch of the first Falcon 9 rocket on Friday is a great accomplishment for SpaceX, California's space industry, and America's future as the leader in space exploration. It is another piece of evidence that America's innovative, high-tech companies can make getting to orbit less expensive and more reliable. The impressive … Continue Reading
June 04, 2010
Rep. Schiff, National Park Service Kick Off Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study
Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) kicked off the Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resource Study with the National Park Service at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center. The study will help to determine what portions of the Rim of the Valley might be eligible to be included in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and to receive Federal assistance or protection. It will offer recommendations for resource protection, public use and enjoyment, as well as opportunities to … Continue Reading
May 28, 2010
Rep. Schiff Announces $1.6 Million Grant, Congratulates Glendale Fire Department
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Glendale Fire Department has been awarded a $1.6 million grant under the Fiscal Year 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program. The funding, administered by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency along with the U.S. Fire Administration, will be used to speed response times on fires. "Our fire fighters and first responders … Continue Reading
May 28, 2010
Honoring Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
CONGRESSMAN ADAM B. SCHIFFOF CALIFORNIAIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMadam Speaker, I rise to commend Archbishop Hovnan Derderian on the 30th anniversary of his ordination into the Priesthood and the 20th anniversary of his elevation to the rank of Bishop. Archbishop Derderian is Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of North America. The Western Diocese covers the Western United States.Archbishop Derderian was born in 1957 in Beirut, Lebanon. In 1980, he was … Continue Reading
May 28, 2010
Honoring Betty White
CONGRESSMAN ADAM B. SCHIFFOF CALIFORNIAIN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMadam Speaker, I rise today to honor Betty White, who is receiving the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association's (GLAZA) Beastly Ball Award.Betty began her impressive performing career in the 1940s on the radio. Her first big break was in 1949 when she joined Al Jarvis on a daily, live, local television show, which she eventually hosted. In partnership with writer George Tibbles and producer Don Fedderson, she formed her own … Continue Reading
May 26, 2010
Rep. Schiff Testimony Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and called for a reconsideration and possible repeal of Forest Service policies prohibiting night time flights. Rep. Schiff's testimony, as prepared for delivery before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, was as follows:"Chairman Feinstein, Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the … Continue Reading