Adam B. Schiff
U.S. Senator · California · Democrat
Statements and posts
330 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 330 statements
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Toured CBP facility at San Francisco airport to investigate detainee treatment.
“For today’s visit, I had three areas of concern. What was their access to family, and their ability to tell their loved ones what’s happened to them? What was their access to medical treatment, and how do we determine whether they’re getting what they need? And finally, what was their access to counsel?”
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Demanded DOJ answers on allowing handgun sales to teenagers under 21.
“Congress enacted this prohibition as part of the Gun Control Act of 1968, clearly stating that ‘it shall be unlawful’ for an FFL to sell or transfer a handgun to a person under age 21.”
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Pressed law firm Kirkland & Ellis to provide details on $125 million in free legal services to Trump.
“To date, Kirkland has not cooperated with our legitimate oversight requests. Your firm has failed to produce a single responsive document and has refused to meet with Congressional staff. Instead, Kirkland has devoted its time to compiling a laundry list of legally specious claims of privilege.”
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Criticized DOJ lawsuit against California over voter roll purge demands as election interference.
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Deliver Nearly $2.5 Million for Bay Area Public Safety Projects
Announced $2.5 million in federal funding for public safety projects in Bay Area cities.
“All Californians deserve to live in communities where their families are safe and their businesses can thrive. They also deserve to have the peace of mind of knowing that when a crime does take place, local law enforcement has the tools to bring the perpetrators to justice”
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Visited Canada to discuss trade disruption impacts on California agriculture and businesses.
“I met with officials to talk about the trade dispute with the United States and the different tariffs, and also to convey the sentiments of my California constituents and how they’re feeling the impacts…[and] to understand the Canadian reaction and how Canadians are feeling about U.S.”
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Schiff called for stronger guardrails on AI and promised vigorous oversight of rogue AI incidents.
“Increasingly, as people hear from their constituents, there’ll be bipartisan interest in legislating this area.”
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Senate passed Schiff-Ricketts resolution designating October as Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month.
“Substance use and misuse affect millions of Americans each year, from every community and of all ages”
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Schiff discussed AI regulation, data center energy costs, and competition with China at tech summit.
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Schiff led 100+ lawmakers in urging State Department to secure Armenian prisoners' release from Azerbaijan.
“As Azerbaijan continues to unlawfully detain Armenian hostages, destroy Artsakh’s ancient Christian heritage, and occupy Armenia’s sovereign territory, the U.S. should not be subsidizing the very regime responsible for these abuses.”
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Criticized Iran War costs and impact on USS Abraham Lincoln servicemembers.
“This war must end. Not just for the sake of the higher costs this war has imposed on the American people, but for the sake of those servicemembers who have paid an even higher price. Those who have been asked to miss holidays, birthdays, births and weddings for nearly a year in order to sustain this war of choice.”
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Third Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attack on Israel
Schiff issued statement on third anniversary of October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
“This anniversary should be a solemn moment to recommit to the goal of two sovereign states, and rebuilding the pathway to that future.”
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Sought information from former White House energy adviser on ethics compliance after joining oil company.
“These public statements leave the distinct impression that you were closely working on the Sable deal at a time when you could leverage the work you did advancing Sable’s business interests to secure private employment or other financial benefits from the very company you supported as a government official.”
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Rallied for passage of bipartisan Motion Picture Television Entertainment Revitalization Act creating federal film tax credit.
“I am here to tell you that we have never been this close to getting a federal tax credit passed – never been this close. I’ve been working on this in Congress for almost 25 years…We have never had such broad bipartisan support, and look, this support is just across the board.”
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PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Celebrates Unveiling of New Burbank Airport Terminal 10 Years in the Making
Celebrated opening of new Hollywood Burbank Airport terminal, having delivered over $8 million in federal funding.
“This project is a testament to how we can work together to transform our local infrastructure, create more jobs, strengthen our transportation system, and boost our local economies”
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Highlighted report on film and TV production offshoring, urged passage of federal film tax incentive bill.
“The jobs in the film and TV industry are enormously important to our country and must stay here in the United States. This report demonstrates the urgent need to act and pass a federal film tax proposal to stop the exodus of production to other countries offering more competitive incentives.”
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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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Condemned Trump administration's targeting of Sikh community through policies and discriminatory rhetoric.
“We must stand up for our neighbors — the Sikh workers, students and families who are at risk from this rhetoric and these harmful policies.”
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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”
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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.”
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Led colleagues in urging Department of Education to rescind new higher education accreditation rule.
“These changes set a dangerous precedent by forcing accreditors and, in turn, institutions, to answer to the political whims of the executive branch.”
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Secured $6.6 million in FEMA funding for wildfire survivor case management in California.
“Californians are still rebuilding and recovering after the devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. I’m glad FEMA has finally heeded to our calls to release urgently needed financial assistance through the Disaster Case Management Program”
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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”
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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.”
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Called out GOP refusal to acknowledge Trump conspiracies; pledged to subpoena Jack Smith report.
“I’m going to make a motion at our next business meeting that calls for a subpoena, to subpoena your report. We should see it. The country should see it… They could’ve asked for your report. They don’t want to see your report.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.