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September 28, 2023

Rep. Adam Schiff Introduces Legislation to Expand Eligibility for Head Start Programs

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined by Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.), and Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), introduced the Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act, comprehensive, forward-thinking legislation that would make tremendous investments in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Unfortunately, Head Start programs are dramatically under funded. Schiff’s legislation would invest billions of dollars in Head Start programs, … Continue Reading


September 28, 2023

Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Create New Office of Eviction Protection

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined by Representatives Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.) and Mark Desaulnier (D-Calif.), introduced the Eviction Protection Act. This legislation would establish the Office of Eviction Prevention, a new office within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to support and strengthen efforts to ensure that our most vulnerable community members remain safely housed. “Amid this ongoing housing affordability crisis, we have a … Continue Reading


September 28, 2023

Rep. Adam Schiff Introduces Legislation to Streamline Passport Process, Reduce Backlog

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) introduced the PASSPORT Act to help millions of Americans by implementing new measures to address passport application backlogs and reduce passport processing delays. Specifically, Schiff’s PASSPORT Act would streamline the passport application and renewal process by improving communication regarding upcoming expirations, studying how to further improve efficiency, providing tracking options … Continue Reading


September 27, 2023

Rep. Schiff Introduces Resolution Demanding Information on Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Practices

Washington, D.C. — Today, on the third anniversary of the six-week Artsakh war, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.),  joined by Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), introduced a resolution to require the U.S. Department of State to examine and report on Azerbaijan’s human rights practices, including its aggression and attacks on Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Armenia. Schiff’s resolution draws upon Section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act, which allows … Continue Reading


September 27, 2023

Rep. Schiff, Sen. Warren, Dozens of Lawmakers Urge SEC to Release Strong Climate Risk Disclosure Rule

Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, U.S. Representatives Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), in sending a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, urging the SEC to quickly release a final, strong climate disclosure rule.  The SEC’s regulatory agenda suggests it will finalize the rule in October 2023. “We … Continue Reading


September 26, 2023

AARP Endorses Rep. Schiff’s Bill to Ensure Transparency, Safety in Generic Drug Labeling

Washington D.C. - The AARP has endorsed the Updated Drug Labeling for Patient Safety Act, legislation led by Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) which aims to ensure transparency and safety in generic drug labeling.  In a letter, the AARP highlights its support for the Schiff-led legislation which would direct the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a process allowing generic drug manufacturers to update drug labeling, incorporating new or revised safety-related information. … Continue Reading


September 25, 2023

Rep. Schiff Urges Gov. Newsom to Expand Assistance for Undocumented Workers Impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary

Washington, D.C. — Amid harvest season, today, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.), sent a letter urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to expand the eligibility criteria for the Storm Assistance for Immigrants program to include undocumented farmworkers and their families who were impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary.  “The economic impact of such catastrophic crop damage in the middle of harvest season is not only felt by the growers, but also by the farmworkers … Continue Reading


September 25, 2023

Statement: Rep. Schiff Applauds Tentative WGA Deal

Washington D.C. — Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released a statement following the announcement of a tentative deal between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). “The tentative deal reached between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers marks a major moment in the labor and entertainment industries. Their members stood strong together for almost 150 days to reach a fair … Continue Reading


September 20, 2023

WATCH: Adam Schiff Reacts to Republican Attacks on the Justice Department on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House

Washington D.C. — Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC’s Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace to react to House Republicans' attacking Attorney General Merrick Garland during today’s Judiciary Committee hearing and using the committee for former President Donald Trump’s legal defense.  Watch the full interview here. Key Excerpts: On the fact-free arguments by the GOP in defense of Donald Trump:  [...] I couldn't help escape the conclusion that the alternate fact … Continue Reading


September 20, 2023

WATCH: Rep. Schiff Slams Republicans for Using House Judiciary Hearing with AG Merrick Garland As Trump Legal Defense

Washington, D.C. — Today, as Attorney General Merrick Garland testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called out the GOP for using the committee as a legal defense for Donald Trump.  Watch the full video of Rep. Schiff’s remarks HERE. Key Excerpts: On the clear political motives of Jim Jordan’s attacks on the Department of Justice: [...] “Mr. Jordan hopes to camouflage his assault on the rule of law by falsely claiming that Donald Trump is … Continue Reading


September 19, 2023

Rep. Schiff Joins Rep. Johnson to Introduce Supreme Court Justice Term Limit Measure to Restore Balance, Legitimacy for SCOTUS

Washington, DC - Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representative Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) to introduce the Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization (TERM) Act, which would set term limits for Supreme Court justices while establishing a process for Supreme Court appointments. Under the TERM Act, a new justice would take the bench every two years and spend 18 years in active service, while preserving constitutional protections for judicial independence in … Continue Reading


September 19, 2023

Reps. Schiff, Stansbury, and Colleagues Introduce The Rail Workers and Community Safety Act

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) to introduce The Rail Workers and Community Safety Act at a press conference on Capitol Hill. “Over the past year, we've seen over a thousand train derailments, including the tragic incident in East Palestine, Ohio, which devastated a community and … Continue Reading


September 19, 2023

Rep. Schiff and Armenian Congressional Caucus Co-Chairs React to Unprovoked Attacks on Artsakh

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, Representatives Gus M. Bilirakis (D-Fla.), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.), and David G. Valadao (D-Calif.), released the following joint statement in the wake of Azerbaijan’s unprovoked attacks on Artsakh earlier today. “The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues has warned for months that Azerbaijan was implementing a genocidal campaign against the Armenian people … Continue Reading


September 19, 2023

Statement: Rep. Schiff on Importance of Protecting Voting Rights on National Voter Registration Day

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement to mark National Voter Registration Day and the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would protect the right to vote by restoring and modernizing the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. “On National Voter Registration Day, we must redouble our commitment to ensure that voters - regardless of their income, skin color, religion, disability, or sexual … Continue Reading


September 14, 2023

Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill to Reduce Airport Noise with Nighttime Curfew

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Valley-Wide Noise Relief Act, permitting airports to implement partial or total mandatory nighttime curfews to minimize airport noise. “Residents living under flight paths and near airport terminals shouldn't have to endure sleep-disruptive noise from late night and early morning air traffic,” said Rep. Schiff. “The Valley-Wide Noise Relief Act would implement nighttime curfews and ensure residents aren't disturbed at … Continue Reading


September 14, 2023

Schiff, Over 110 House, Senate Leaders Introduce Bill to Extend Child Care Funding as Funding Cliff Looms

Democrats saved the child care sector from collapse during the pandemic with vital stabilization funding—which helped 220,000 providers stay afloat and serve as many as 10 million kids—but with funding set to expire September 30, the child care sector may once again be pushed to the brink, with potentially dire consequences for families and our economy. The Child Care Stabilization Act would extend vital stabilization funding to prevent a potential crisis for families and our economy by … Continue Reading


September 14, 2023

Schiff Announces $3.9 Million Grant for L.A. County Public Works

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced a $3.9 million federal grant which will be awarded to the Los Angeles County Public Works to upgrade and expand recycling infrastructure and waste management systems. These funds, which were made possible through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Program established by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support the designing and construction of a facility that processes organic waste through … Continue Reading


September 13, 2023

Rep. Adam Schiff Urges Veterans to Take Advantage of Special VA Health Care Open Enrollment Window

Washington, DC —  With an important deadline swiftly approaching, Congressman Adam Schiff is urging post-9/11 combat veterans who were discharged 10 or more years ago to enroll in a one-year special health care enrollment period at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) established under the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. "Post-9/11 combat veterans have sacrificed so much for our nation, and it's our duty to ensure they receive the care and support they need," said Rep. … Continue Reading


September 12, 2023

WATCH: Adam Schiff Slams McCarthy for Sham Biden Impeachment Inquiry on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer to discuss House Republicans’ effort to launch a sham impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and how House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is desperately bowing to extreme elements in his party to keep the Speaker’s gavel in his power.  Watch the full interview here. Key Excerpts: On why Kevin McCarthy is launching this impeachment inquiry: [...] It's based on the weakness of Kevin … Continue Reading


September 12, 2023

Statement for the Record: Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing on the situation in Artsakh

Washington, DC - Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), submitted the following statement for the record to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in relation to its September 6 hearing “Nagorno-Karabakh: Update.” You can find the full text of the statement for the record here and below: “Since the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission last convened a hearing on “Safeguarding the People of Nagorno-Karabakh” on June 21, the crisis has deteriorated significantly. I thank co-Chairs Rep. Smith and … Continue Reading

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