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Adam Schiff

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Adam Bennett Schiff is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff has played a significant role in various legislative efforts and is known for his work on national security and intelligence issues. He served as the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, where he was involved in high-profile investigations and oversight of intelligence agencies.

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Jul 16, 2026

“The Supreme Court has lost the trust of the American people, and Justices accepting lavish gifts from wealthy individuals with business before the court has only made matters worse.

lujan.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

This federal funding will make critical upgrades at California’s airports. These major investments will create more jobs in communities across the Golden State.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

Under your management, DOJ does not consider a case involving deadly risks to medically sensitive infants, after a recommendation of a felony charge, to be worthy of criminal prosecution.

cbsnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

For such serious allegations, a DOJ dedicated to enforcing the law — regardless of the political affiliation of its Attorney General — would likely insist on criminal charges and a civil penalty, not simply a settlement that is a cost of…

cbsnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

If prosecuting cases involving the risk of injuries or death to premature infants are not a priority enforcement matter, I have questions about what priorities the DOJ considers worthy of pursuing.

cbsnews.com
Jul 9, 2026

These grants will fund critical projects that help construct and improve bridges, roadways, off-ramps, bikeways, pedestrian crossings and other transportation infrastructure.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 4, 2026

From safety improvements to modernizing aging infrastructure, this federal funding will make critical upgrades at California’s airports.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 3, 2026

“From safety improvements to modernizing aging infrastructure, this federal funding will make critical upgrades at California’s airports. These major investments will create more jobs in communities across the Golden State, strengthen our…

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 1, 2026

Most of the Administration’s $87 billion supplement spending request would defray costs incurred as a result of the President’s decision to go to war with Iran, a war not authorized by Congress or supported by the American people. That…

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 1, 2026

Nor does the bill provide any relief to Southern Californians still needing assistance to recover and rebuild after the devastating fires that took place eighteen months ago. Donald Trump’s desire to punish Los Angeles and the state of…

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 1, 2026

These fires did not discriminate based on party or political preference. Neither should this Administration.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 27, 2026

I’m proud to join Senators Kelly and Luján in introducing legislation that will mitigate transportation barriers and facilitate the removal of hazardous fuels materials from the forest floor.

lujan.senate.gov
Jun 21, 2026

“Providing federal funding for election administration would give state and local election offices additional resources to administer elections and respond to election security threats.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 20, 2026

“In California and across the country, local election administrators have borne the brunt of MAGA politicians undermining trust in our elections, while lacking the resources to guard against these threats.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 19, 2026

Iran is now going to be able to export their oil and gas, rake in billions more. It's going to get access to its frozen assets.

foxnews.com
Jun 17, 2026

In order to save this industry in America, we need to be competitive with tax credits.

reason.com
Jun 12, 2026

As the Trump Administration blatantly attacks environmental protections and renewable energy projects to enrich the fossil fuel industry at the expense of our environment and public health, we must ensure that we are holding Big Oil…

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 11, 2026

This is just palpable falsehoods—lies—about California elections.

thebulwark.com
Jun 11, 2026

As long as Pulte is designated to run that agency, an extension is a non-starter for me.

realclearpolitics.com
Jun 10, 2026

As California’s first senator to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee in over 30 years, I’m fighting to address the needs of specialty crop farmers.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 4, 2026

I am thankful that my Republican colleagues have joined in bringing our War Powers Resolution to the Floor and exercising our constitutional responsibility to declare war - or choose to end this conflict.

duckworth.senate.gov
Jun 4, 2026

It is essential that we institute commonsense guardrails on the use of AI chatbots by children and teenagers that empower parents' ability to protect their kids. In California and across the country, we have seen firsthand the tragic…

schatz.senate.gov
Jun 4, 2026

Donald Trump and his enablers are not hiding their intention to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections — indeed they are already working to suppress the vote — and our Task Force is preparing for all the contingencies.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 1, 2026

As Republicans return to Washington to provide further funding for this and other mistaken priorities, we're going to hold them accountable.

cbsnews.com
Jun 1, 2026

We will not allow a single payout from this so-called weaponization fund to be paid.

cbsnews.com

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