Statements and posts
89 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Led amicus brief challenging Trump administration's use of Defense Production Act for oil pipeline restart.
“The idea that reopening a damaged pipeline on the Central Coast of California is somehow imperative to our national defense – when killing other renewable energy sources is just fine, when data centers are demanding new energy and we’re taking offline 90 to 95% of the new energy coming into the grid – tells you this…”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Continued push for federal film tax incentive and discussed voter protection efforts.
CommerceAI-read
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Announced $1 million in federal funding for Cal State San Bernardino AI research center.
“Cal State San Bernardino plays a critical role in preparing students in the Inland Empire for jobs of the future.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Demanded investigation into ICE's unlawful attempt to enter Sacramento immigration law firm.
“The reporting of this operation is alarming. ICE officers attempted to enter private property unlawfully, with one officer allegedly threatening to return in the early morning hours of the following day and break windows to enter the law firm’s premises. We request a thorough investigation into this operation,…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Urged Trump administration to abandon plan to equip ICE with electric shock gloves.
“We write to express deep concern about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Urged Department of Education to restore canceled school-based mental health grant funding.
“We insist that the Department honor the statutory funding directives enacted by Congress, resolve the administrative barriers affecting the pipeline of mental health professionals in our nation’s schools, and ensure that students have access to these crucial services. To cut, delay, and otherwise obstruct these grants…”
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Schiff and Schumer condemned Trump administration attempts to shield presidential communications from congressional oversight.
“Extending this constitutional protection to private individuals — who hold no official government position, take no oath to support the Constitution, and are exempt from federal ethics and record-keeping laws — fundamentally distorts the intent of the executive privilege. Allowing the President to extend privilege to…”
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Led 45 senators urging Netanyahu to crack down on settler violence in West Bank.
“We urge you to take measures to prevent and intercede in this violence, establish a credible mechanism to investigate violations of law, and to make clear that the Government of Israel will not tolerate violence by its people, just as it does not tolerate violence against its people.”
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Demanded answers from DHS about $464 million no-bid aircraft contract to Trump supporter's company.
“Recent reporting reveals that, beginning in the fall of 2025, DHS pursued and eventually awarded a no-bid contract to purchase 10 aircraft, including three ‘luxury business jets’ and seven ‘Boeing 737 passenger jets,’ and that most of these aircraft have sat idle for months since DHS acquired them. Although DHS claims…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Attended Lake Tahoe Summit, highlighted priorities for protecting the lake and supporting firefighters.
“I will be working diligently with my colleagues to continue to bring resources back [to Lake Tahoe] to make sure that these brave firefighters have what they need to do the job and come home safely, that we continue to support all of the good scientific research that is necessary to protect the lake and that we make…”
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Led California lawmakers opposing Trump administration review of state coastal management program.
“Secretary Lutnick’s threat to revoke California’s program approval and Federal funding for failure to obediently comply with the Department’s prioritization of its favorite projects is contrary to 50 years of cooperative state and Federal relationships – and blatantly illegal.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Urged California Secretary of State to oversee election-denier's access to sensitive election materials.
“Peters, the former County Clerk for Mesa, Colorado, was convicted on seven separate criminal charges, including four felonies, for participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Opposed Trump administration proposal to abandon New River and Imperial County wastewater infrastructure projects.
“There remains an urgent public purpose for the New River and Imperial County authorizations, given that an estimated 60 million gallons of water flow through the New River into the United States at Calexico each day, and recent border monitoring has documented pollutants and water quality indicators including fecal…”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Criticized Trump administration as status quo while Democrats focus on affordability.
“Is my life better? Did the president and Republicans keep their word?”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Urged FEMA to release $4.9 million in wildfire emergency preparedness funding for Los Angeles County.
“The issuance of this grant is essential to strengthen critical infrastructure and ensure the community remains resilient in the face of increasing risk of natural disasters”
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ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Tours Rice Paddy Farm in Yuba City, Highlights 2026 Farm Bill Priorities
Toured rice farm and discussed 2026 Farm Bill priorities including specialty crops and nutrition programs.
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Called for guardrails on AI-generated political ads and influencer disclosure in campaign advertising.
“We count on voters to make sense of political speech, to evaluate it and to make their decisions at the ballot box. But what happens when the line between fact and fiction is so obscured by modern technology that Americans are not able to believe their own eyes or ears? When voters cannot determine who put out such…”
Election SecurityAI-read
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Demanded Pentagon Inspector General review extended deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln.
“undertake an independent review of the processes, rationale, and decisions surrounding the extended deployment of the San Diego-homeported USS Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Strike Group 3 (CSG-3).”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Announced $42 million in federal funding for Amtrak Gold Runner safety and infrastructure upgrades.
“I am proud to help deliver over $42 million in new safety and modernization upgrades across our Amtrak Gold Runner route to improve passenger experience and expand accessibility. This federal funding will ensure safety between the rail route and pedestrian and vehicle access.”
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Announce Over $150 Million to Upgrade Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Route
Announced $150 million in federal funding to upgrade Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route.
“I am proud to help deliver over $150 million in new safety and modernization upgrades across our Amtrak Pacific Surfliner route to improve pedestrian access. From extending pedestrian underpasses to increasing reliability, this essential investment will improve safety, efficiency, and reduce travel times for…”
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PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff and State Senator Mike McGuire Host ‘Economy for All’ Town Hall in Santa Rosa
Hosted town hall with state senator to discuss economic affordability, housing, healthcare and disaster aid.
“Today, the problem is not that people are unemployed. Today the problem is people are employed, and they still can’t get by. And I think when you have millions of people who look at the quality of life their parents had and think it was better than what they have – and look to the future and are filled with doubt about…”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Announce Nearly $109 Million to Modernize California Airports
Announced nearly $109 million in FAA grants for California airport infrastructure improvements.
“From upgrading runways and taxiways to reducing airport noise and improving passenger facilities, these investments will make airports across California safer and more reliable. I’m proud to help deliver federal funding that will strengthen our transportation infrastructure, create economic opportunities and better…”
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Led Senate Democrats pressing Attorney General on DOJ abuse of taxpayer funds for Trump allies.
“The strong public and political backlash to the illegal Anti-Weaponization Fund was animated by a repulsion to the concept that the President’s political allies – including January 6 insurrectionists who beat U.S. Capitol and D.C. police officers – would benefit financially from their crimes. Yet, the Department is…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Demanded Trump administration stop delaying transit funding for blue states while advancing red state projects.
“We have watched for months as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have stonewalled the progress of worthy transit projects while President Trump and Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy are proclaiming a commitment to a ‘golden age of transportation,’”
Government SpendingAI-read
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In the Los Angeles Times, Sen. Schiff: How Democrats Can Repair the Broken Supreme Court
Published op-ed calling for Supreme Court reform as Democratic priority.
“It’s no secret that the Supreme Court has become an extension of our partisan politics over the past decade. The decisions handed down in the 2026 session prove just how broken the court has become and how unrepresentative it is of the views of the American people.”
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Criticized Trump for prioritizing self-enrichment over addressing affordability and cost of living.
“And central to that objective, I think, is making the economy work for people again …The problem today is that people are working, and they can barely afford to get by. And I don’t think our democracy will ever be on a secure footing until our economy is on a secure footing. Until people feel it’s working for them.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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NEWS: U.S. Senate Advances Schiff-Led Kids Chatbot Safety Legislation
Advanced bipartisan legislation to protect children from risks of AI chatbots and empower parental oversight.
“It is essential that we institute commonsense guardrails on the use of AI chatbots by children and teenagers and empower parents’ ability to protect their kids.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Introduced comprehensive cybersecurity legislation to strengthen EPA oversight of water systems and fund utility protections.
“Every American depends on safe, reliable drinking water, yet recent events have exposed just how vulnerable our water systems remain to cyberattacks by foreign adversaries and criminal entities. These threats are not hypothetical—they are happening right now. This legislation gives EPA the tools it needs to protect…”
CybersecurityAI-read
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Todd Blanche’s Confirmation as Attorney General
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General, citing conflicts of interest.
“A nominee with such a record should never be made Attorney General, not if we ever hope to preserve what is left of the rule of law. Todd Blanche will never do what’s best for the American people. Only what’s best for Donald Trump.”
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Senate passed bipartisan disaster tax relief bill for hurricane and wildfire victims.
“Surviving a natural disaster can place an enormous financial burden on families. That’s why it’s critical we support victims of devastating disasters like the wildfires in California and across the country. I’m proud that this bipartisan effort with my colleagues Senator Rick Scott and Representatives Greg Steube, Mike…”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to improve federal cybersecurity tools for small businesses.
“As small businesses face a growing threat of cyberattacks and phishing schemes, we must give them the tools they need to stop hacks and lower their risk. Our bipartisan legislation will improve federal cybersecurity resources to help small businesses mitigate their cybersecurity vulnerabilities.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on Senate 2026 Farm Bill
This Farm Bill includes important provisions I’ve fought for to address challenges farmers are facing.
“California’s farmers, farmworkers and families deserve a Farm Bill that restores and strengthens SNAP, and that provides more meaningful resources to help growers succeed. In the absence of this, I could not vote in support of the bill as written. I will continue to work with both sides of the aisle for a better and…”
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Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rick Scott (F-Fla.), Chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced new bipartisan legislation, the American Pharmaceutical Security Act, to direct the Centers for Medicare &…
“The United States’ overreliance on China for the ingredients in many pharmaceuticals is a dangerous national security threat. The federal government must use all of the tools at our disposal to address this vulnerability to the health and welfare of the American people. This bipartisan legislation will help us…”
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Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the Reducing Red Tape for Rebuilding Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the support local governments can receive from the federal government to help with the…
“After disaster strikes, communities should be able to access support from the federal government without delay or bureaucratic red tape. But our current laws are not working as they should. I’m proud to partner with Senator Ernst on this bipartisan bill to change the law and expand the help localities can receive to…”
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NEWS: Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Schiff, Padilla Bill to Support Tribal Land Management
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advanced U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla’s (both D-Calif.) bicameral and bipartisan bill to promote Tribal management of over 500 acres of land in California by transferring federal land to…
“I am proud to see our legislation to help the Pit River Tribe restore their ancestral homelands and promote Tribal sovereignty advance out of committee.”
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Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced U.S. Senator Adam Schiff‘s (D-Calif.) legislation to rename a U.S. Postal Service facility in Glendale, CA after former U.S. Navy Secretary Paul…
“Former U.S. Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius dedicated a lifetime of service to our country and embodied the American dream as a son of Armenian immigrants who went on to serve at the highest levels of our government. As a young man, he also spent time working in a post office in Glendale, California. I am honored to…”
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Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026, legislation to guarantee the right to legal representation for all individuals facing deportation or any legal immigration proceeding if they are…
“President Trump’s cruel immigration agenda has caused unimaginable, long-lasting harm in our communities, leading to unlawful deportations that have torn thousands of families apart. Having access to legal counsel during immigration proceedings is essential to fair outcomes, yet beyond the reach of many. Our nation has…”
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Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is demanding the U.S. Department of State (State) share an assessment detailing Venezuela’s human rights violations under Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who replaced Nicolás Maduro after his…
“Congress will continue to conduct rigorous oversight of the Administration’s efforts to support the Rodriguez regime. Should the State Department refuse to address the Venezuelan government’s human rights violations by the time the immediate earthquake recovery efforts conclude, we will consider using all available…”
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U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 18 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the State Department to use its leverage to prevent further atrocities in Sudan and…
“We write with alarm regarding the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) impending siege of the city of El Obeid in Sudan, which threatens a repeat of the mass atrocities and bloodshed that occurred in El Fasher this past October. While we welcome the State Department’s expression of concern about the escalating situation in El…”
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U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, is spearheading an effort with 25 Democratic colleagues demanding the Environmental Protection…
“As far back as the 1950s, scientists observed that PFAS compounds could accumulate in human bloodstreams. It took decades of advocacy and heroic scientific research to reach the historic moment in 2024 when EPA finally promulgated the very first national drinking water standards for PFAS compounds. We cannot afford to…”