U.S. Senator from California · Class I
Adam B. Schiff
Position · −0.35
- In office
- Senate 2024–now
House 2001–2024
25 years in CongressMore senior than 83% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Taxation 57% · Finance and Financial Sector 37%
- Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · Environment and Public Works · Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food · Government Operations and Politics · Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 66
Bottom line
Where Schiff has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife (Environment and Public Works)
- Ranking Member · Intellectual Property (Judiciary)
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · 10th in seniority on the minority side
- Environment and Public Works · 7th in seniority on the minority side
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship · 9th in seniority on the minority side
- Judiciary · 10th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- S. 3720 Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act · Out of committee
- S.J.Res. 204 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act". · Out of committee
- S. 2432 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office". · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Schiff’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Schiff breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Schiff voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Taxation 57% · 4 of 7 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 37% · 7 of 19 party 0%
- Taxes, finance & economy 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%
See all 7 issues where Schiff has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Schiff broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/28/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/24/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/22/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/17/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/15/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 08/08/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On the Motion to Table · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/23/26 | On the NominationDarrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of AmbassadorBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Schiff is saying
All 89 statements and posts-
Introduced legislation to prevent oil companies from abandoning wells on public lands.
“Oil companies can’t just walk away from abandoned oil and gas wells and leave taxpayers to bear the cleanup costs.”
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Pressed social media CEOs on combating election disinformation ahead of 2026 midterms.
“Platforms that condone, support, or advance efforts to disenfranchise U.S. voters will be scrutinized and held accountable, including through oversight and potential legislation”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Announced $25 million federal grant for State Route 71 freeway expansion in Pomona.
“I am proud to help deliver $25 million to expand the 71 Freeway and upgrade the pedestrian overcrossings for the thousands of Californians who take this route each day. It will improve safety and efficiency, reduce traffic congestion at one of our critical roadways in Pomona, and improve pedestrian access – making…”
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Ricketts Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Help Endangered Species Recover Faster
Introduced bipartisan bill to modernize Endangered Species Act implementation and improve species recovery.
“Protecting the thousands of endangered species and strengthening recovery efforts must be a bipartisan cause – it is a shared responsibility that takes all of us. My new legislation with Senator Ricketts updates the Endangered Species Act to ensure policies that will help species on the verge of extinction survive and…”
Endangered Species Recovery Modernization ActPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Introduced bill requiring congressional approval before National Archives regional facilities can close.
“The administration is threatening access to historical and irreplaceable records, including closing down one facility in California that is home to countless photos and family heirlooms. Congress must exercise its oversight power to save decades of regional and national history.”
National Archives Protection ActGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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Led colleagues in urging Department of Education to rescind new higher education accreditation rule.
“As the Department joins its counterparts across the executive branch of this administration in taking drastic steps to exert its influence within higher education, the proposed rule contains several policies which go against the statutory intent meant to give institutions and accreditors independence in setting and…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Schiff voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 64 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 29 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Schiff’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 92
- Action in committee 7
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
92 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 3 significant (got a roll call vote), 87 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 100 sponsored billsSponsored 100 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 621 (median 307.5), 246 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Government Operations and Politics, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- S. 5604 A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 932 A resolution requesting information on Venezuela's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5569 Oil Company Windfall Profits Tax Act of 2026Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- S. 5439 A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to improve safety standards for wildland firefighters.Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 5432 Food for Thought Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 5429 Hot Meals for College Students Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- S. 5368 Water Cyber Shield Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
- S. 5324 Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026Immigration · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 220 | 9% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 206 | 62% | Pro |
| Other | 112 | 9% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 36 | 81% | Pro |
| Immigration | 35 | 74% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 32 | 9% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 4% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 58% | Pro |
| Congress | 18 | 11% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 18 | 28% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 17 | 41% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 8% | Pro |
| Energy | 12 | 0% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 33% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 10% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 9 | 0% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 13% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 0% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DAndy KimNJ Senate96%agreement
- DKirsten E. GillibrandNY Senate96%agreement
- DAlex PadillaCA Senate95%agreement
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Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Schiff’s campaign raised $17.7M: $14.4M (82%) from individuals and $139K (1%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $20.5M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Schiff
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 29.
- National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Schiff this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inSchiff’s own leadership PAC: Advancing Democracy and Mobilization PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Schiff’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, CaliforniaDemocrat2024–present
- U.S. House, CA-30Democrat2023–2024
- U.S. House, CA-28Democrat2013–2023
- U.S. House, CA-29Democrat2003–2013
- U.S. House, CA-27Democrat2001–2003
Seat
- State
- California
- Seat
- Class 1, junior senator
- Current term
- 2025–2031
- Age
- 66
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-3841
112 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- San Francisco, Fresno, San Diego
- Website
- schiff.senate.gov
- SenAdamSchiff
- SenAdamSchiff
- YouTube
- adamschiff
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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