Press Releases
Schiff Applauds Important Legislative Step for Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) applauded an important step towards the passage of his legislation, the Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act, when it was reported by the Natural Resources Committee. By reporting the bill, the Natural Resources Committee sends it to the House floor for further consideration. "I am thrilled that the Natural Resources Committee today passed my Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act out of committee, an important step on the … Continue Reading
November 15, 2019
Chairman Schiff Releases Opening Statement for Open Hearing With Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch
Washington, DC - Today, Chairman Adam Schiff released his opening statement for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's open hearing with Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald J. Trump. Full statement below as prepared: In April 2019 the United States Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch - was in Kyiv when she was called by a senior State Department official and told to get on the next plane back to … Continue Reading
November 13, 2019
Chairman Schiff Releases Opening Statement for First Open Hearing
Washington, DC - Today, Chairman Adam Schiff released his opening statement for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's first open hearing as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald J. Trump. Full statement below as prepared: In 2014, Russia invaded a United States ally, Ukraine, to reverse that nation's embrace of the West, and to fulfill Vladimir Putin's desire to rebuild a Russian empire. In the following years, thirteen thousand Ukrainians died as they … Continue Reading
November 01, 2019
Schiff, Schumer Send Letter to DOJ on Failure to Implement Legislation to Protect Children and Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) failure to implement the Child Protection Improvements Act (CPIA), by the March 2019 deadline required by law. "We are troubled by the delay, and the fact that the Department has missed the date mandated by CPIA to begin operation of this program by an egregious eight months. It is … Continue Reading
October 29, 2019
Rep. Schiff Applauds Passage of Resolution to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Vice Chair of the Armenian-American Caucus, offered a statement in response to the passage of H.Res. 296, a resolution to recognize and commemorate the Armenian Genocide: "Today, the House decisively voted to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. In so doing, the House declared that it will no longer be party to the cause of genocide denial. This is a vote I have fought for 19 years to make possible, and one that tens of thousands of my Armenian … Continue Reading
October 29, 2019
Rep. Schiff Floor Speech on Resolution to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Vice Chair of the Armenian-American Caucus, spoke on the House Floor in support of H.Res. 296, a resolution he introduced with Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) to recognize and commemorate the Armenian Genocide. "We cannot pick and choose which crimes against humanity are convenient to speak about," Rep. Schiff said. "We cannot cloak our support for human rights in euphemisms. We cannot be cowed into silence by a foreign power." Rep. Schiff's full … Continue Reading
October 24, 2019
Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Applauds Vote to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, the leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Rep. Peter King (R-NY), and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA), released the following statement regarding the announcement that H.Res. 296, Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide, has been scheduled for a floor vote next week. "As the leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, we are very pleased … Continue Reading
October 24, 2019
Schiff Applauds House Floor Vote to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) released the following statement regarding the announcement that H.Res. 296, Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide, has been scheduled for a floor vote next week. "Next week, the House will vote on H.Res. 296, the Armenian Genocide Resolution. This is a moment that has been years in the making, and I'm grateful for the tireless advocacy of so many who insisted that the United States must never be a party to genocide … Continue Reading
October 17, 2019
Schiff Applauds Statewide Expansion of Earthquake Early Warning System
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the Early Earthquake Warning System (EEW) is now available to the general public statewide: "This is a victory for public safety and earthquake preparedness. As Californians know all too well, it's not a question of if a major earthquake will strike, but when - and a few seconds of advance warning can mean the difference between life and death," said Rep. Schiff. "We've … Continue Reading
October 17, 2019
Schiff Statement on Passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement: "I'm beyond devastated at the loss of my friend and colleague, Elijah Cummings. My thoughts are with his wife, Maya, his children, his family, his friends, his dedicated staff, and the whole city of Baltimore as we all mourn the loss of this giant of a man. "Elijah was the heart and soul of our caucus, a dignified leader with a voice that could move mountains. He was often the first to call to offer a kind … Continue Reading
October 07, 2019
Schiff Statement on the Trump Administration’s Syria Policy Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's decision to withdraw American troops from Northern Syria: "The President's impulsive behavior has once again put our troops in Syria, British and French allied forces, our Kurdish partners, and our hard won gains against ISIS at great risk. Rather than advancing a diplomatic approach to consolidate progress and deescalate tensions in Northern Syria, the unilateral … Continue Reading
October 02, 2019
Schiff, Chabot Joint Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steve Chabot (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Freedom of the Press Caucus, released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the murder of Washington Post columnist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul: "One year has passed since the brutal murder of Washington Post columnist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi. Jamal's assassination is an extreme example of the rising tide of violence and … Continue Reading
September 16, 2019
Schiff Announces Over $250,000 in Department of Justice Funding for Glendale’s Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced that the Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory (VRCL) in Glendale has been awarded $253,897 through the FY19 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program administered by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This funding will help the lab increase capacity and more quickly process DNA evidence, including sexual assault kits. The DNA Lab serves Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and the surrounding communities. "The Verdugo … Continue Reading
September 09, 2019
Schiff Introduces Legislation to Address Shortage of Affordable Housing Options
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Affordable Housing Incentive Act to address the severe shortage of affordable housing options, particularly in cities with competitive real estate markets. Specifically, this bill would create tax incentives for property owners who sell to public housing agencies, thereby increasing the stock of affordable housing options. "In a nation as prosperous as America, families and individuals should not struggle to … Continue Reading
August 30, 2019
Schiff, Jayapal Introduce Resolution to Support Global Breastfeeding Education, Protection and Promotion
Washington, D.C.- Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced a resolution recognizing the scientifically proven health and economic benefits of breastfeeding for babies and parents, and the importance of global education campaigns to inform parents about their options and best practices. "Every parent has the right to choose how to feed their baby, but many parents face heightened barriers to breastfeeding, including less flexible working conditions," said Rep. … Continue Reading
August 16, 2019
Schiff Introduces Legislation to Create a Federal Domestic Terrorism Crime
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced legislation - The Confronting the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Act - that would create a federal domestic terrorism crime. It would cover, among other things, terrorist acts by domestic actors without links to foreign organizations; and thus ensure that attacks like the one in El Paso, the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, and the Emanuel African Episcopal Church … Continue Reading
July 25, 2019
Schiff Introduces Food for Thought Act to Address Food Insecurity on Community College Campuses
Washington D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Food for Thought Act, which would create a demonstration program to make grants available to community colleges so they can provide free meals to food-insecure students. The program would be administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) within the United States Department of Agriculture. "Community colleges play an essential role in providing a first class education and giving all Americans the tools to succeed," said Rep. … Continue Reading
July 24, 2019
Chairman Schiff Opening Statement at House Intelligence Committee Hearing with Special Counsel Robert Mueller
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered the following statement during the Committee's hearing, "Former Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election". Below are the remarks, as prepared: At the outset and on behalf of my colleagues, I want to thank you, Special Counsel Mueller, for a lifetime of service to the country. Your … Continue Reading
July 17, 2019
Schiff, Watson Coleman Introduce PrEP Access and Coverage Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) introduced the PrEP Access and Coverage Act to expand access to and insurance coverage of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), the proven HIV prevention drug. The bill would create a grant program to fund uninsured patients' access to this critical medication, and would cover services related to treatment. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate. "The advent of PrEP, a drug … Continue Reading
July 16, 2019
House Passes Schiff, Chabot Resolution Highlighting Importance of Press Freedom
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the House of Representatives passed a resolution highlighting the importance of press freedom and condemning attacks against journalists. The bipartisan resolution, introduced by Schiff and Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Freedom of the Press Caucus, recognizes threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, the importance of a free and independent press to the health of … Continue Reading