Press Releases
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Rep. Schiff Applauds MTA Agreement that Clears the Way for Construction to Begin on Gold Line Foothill Extension
Washington D.C. - Congressman Adam Schiff applauded the Los Angeles Metro Transportation Authority (Metro) on approving two agreements today that will allow construction to begin on Phase 2A of the Gold Line Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa in June. The two agreements, the Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) and the Fund Transfer Agreement (FTA), allocate hundreds of millions of Measure R dollars for Phase 2A of the extension and set a timeline for it to be completed. The project will … Continue Reading
March 21, 2010
Voting On Historic Health Care Reform Legislation
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March 18, 2010
Rep. Schiff Continues Fight to Reduce DNA Kit Backlog During Committee Hearings with the Attorney General and FBI Director
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Schiff this week pressed forward with his efforts to reduce the nation's DNA kit backlog during hearings with Attorney General Holder and FBI Director Mueller. At Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Subcommittee hearings this week, Rep. Schiff questioned these top Administration officials about their departments' efforts to help reduce DNA kit backlogs. In response, both men made strong commitments to eradicating the backlogs and each provided progress … Continue Reading
March 11, 2010
House Impeaches U.S. District Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.
Washington, D.C. - Today on the House Floor, House Judiciary Committee Task Force on Judicial Impeachment Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Ranking Member Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), presented the case for impeachment of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to the full House. After the presentation, the House unanimously approved four impeachment articles relating to Judge Porteous. Following the impeachment vote, Reps. Schiff and … Continue Reading
February 26, 2010
House Judiciary Committee Task Force on Judicial Impeachment Recommends Impeachment of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 House Judiciary Committee Task Force on Judicial Impeachment Recommends Impeachment of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee Task Force on Judicial Impeachment, Chaired by Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Ranking Member Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), concluded its inquiry of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana by recommending … Continue Reading
February 25, 2010
In Support of the Intelligence Authorization Bill
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February 19, 2010
Schiff to Host Panel Discussion with Experts
Washington, DC - On Sunday, February 28, 2010, Congressman Adam Schiff will host a panel discussion about the crisis in Haiti and efforts underway to rebuild the country. The panel will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Altadena Public Library's Community Room and will include experts involved in the recovery efforts and an overview from Rep. Schiff on aid being provided by the American government. "Haiti is still very much in crisis and the potential loss of life is every bit as great over … Continue Reading
February 16, 2010
President Signs Into Law Schiff Legislation to "Fingerprint" Nuclear Material
Washington, DC - Today, President Obama signed into law Rep. Adam Schiff's Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (H.R. 730). The legislation will strengthen efforts in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop techniques for "fingerprinting" nuclear material, and will also encourage the President to negotiate international agreements to govern international nuclear forensics activities. "If we can determine the source of nuclear material, we can better attack smuggling networks and … Continue Reading
February 12, 2010
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January 20, 2010
On Passage of the Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act
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December 19, 2009
Celebrating Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Authority's Ten Years of Service
Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority as it celebrates ten years of service and commitment to the community. Since the Construction Authority was established by the California State Legislature to design and construct the Pasadena Metro Gold Line, it has completed 13.7 miles of light rail, which averages 24,000 daily weekday boardings.One decade ago, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, faced with … Continue Reading
December 15, 2009
House Passes Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 House Passes Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act Measure requires expanded examination of freedom of the press worldwide WASHINGTON, DC- Today, the House passed the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act, a bill authored by Congressmen Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Mike Pence (R-IN) Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus for Freedom of the Press. The legislation expands the examination of press freedom worldwide in … Continue Reading
December 15, 2009
Supporting the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act
I thank the gentleman. I will be very brief.Mr. Speaker, I wanted to add to the comments that my colleagues have made in their segue to the bill that follows the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act, which is the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act.I am a strong supporter of this legislation. I commend my colleagues, Chairman Berman and Ranking Member Ros-Lehtinen, for their leadership on this issue.One of the most serious threats facing our country is the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran. … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Rep. Schiff Secures Federal Funds to Assist Local Law Enforcement Efforts and Bolster Regional DNA Forensic Technology
Thursday, December 10, 2009 Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 Rep. Schiff Secures Federal Funds to Assist Local Law Enforcement Efforts and Bolster Regional DNA Forensic Technology WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3288), a bill that sets funding levels for a major portion of the federal budget for fiscal year 2010. Rep. Schiff, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, helped secure important federal funding in the … Continue Reading
December 02, 2009
Rep. Schiff Invites Constituents and Students to Participate in Holiday Card Drive
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 Rep. Schiff Invites Constituents and Students to Participate in Holiday Card DriveHoliday Cards to be delivered to Wounded Troops Recovering at Walter Reed Medical CenterWASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Adam Schiff is inviting his constituents to join him this holiday season in writing holiday cards to wounded service members recovering from battlefield injuries sustained in Afghanistan and Iraq. Rep. Schiff is … Continue Reading
November 20, 2009
Schiff Announces $1.65 Million for Early Head Start Program at the Center for Community and Family Services in Altadena
Friday, November 20, 2009 Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 Schiff Announces $1.65 Million for Early Head Start Program at the Center for Community and Family Services in AltadenaWASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Center for Community and Family Services in Altadena a $1.65 million grant for its Early Head Start program. The funding is part of the American Recovery and … Continue Reading
November 16, 2009
Legislation Introduced in House and Senate to Better Manage Prison Population Growth
Monday, November 16, 2009 Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 Legislation Introduced in House and Senate to Better Manage Prison Population GrowthCriminal Justice Reinvestment Act Would Help Localities Conduct Studies to Control CostsWashington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help states and localities better understand how to manage the growth in prison and jail populations and increase public … Continue Reading
November 06, 2009
Schiff, Poe Introduce Legislation Creating Innovative Program to Address Drug Use and Crime
Friday, November 06, 2009 Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 Schiff, Poe Introduce Legislation Creating Innovative Program to Address Drug Use and CrimeHOPE Program would reduce recidivism through closely-monitored probations paired with strict consequences for violatorsWASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Ted Poe (R-TX) introduced legislation that will create a new program to fight drug use and crime. The Honest Opportunity Probation with … Continue Reading
November 03, 2009
Schiff Calls on Attorney General to Establish a Department of Justice Task Force on Intellectual Property Enforcement
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 Schiff Calls on Attorney General to Establish a Department of Justice Task Force on Intellectual Property Enforcement WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Adam Schiff authored a bipartisan letter cosigned by 23 current and former House Judiciary Committee colleagues calling on Attorney General Eric Holder to establish a task force in the Department of Justice (DOJ) dedicated to intellectual property … Continue Reading
October 29, 2009
Schiff Secures Federal Support for Two Public Works Projects that will Improve Public Health and Safety
Thursday, October 29, 2009 Contact: Sean Oblack (202) 225-4176 Schiff Secures Federal Support for Two Public Works Projects that will Improve Public Health and SafetyWASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House passed the Department of the Interior Appropriations Act (H.R. 2996), which included funding Representative Adam Schiff helped secure for two important public works projects in South Pasadena and Temple City. The City of South Pasadena will receive $300,000 to help replace … Continue Reading