ENG: Adam Bennett Schiff (born June 22, 1960) is the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district. He has served in Congress since 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district, which was numbered as the 27th District during his first term and the 29th from 2003 to 2013, includes Alhambra, Altadena, San Gabriel, Burbank, Glendale, South Pasadena, Temple City, Monterey Park, and Pasadena.
In 2007, he became a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Early life, education and career
He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts to a traditional Jewish family. He received a political science degree from Stanford University and a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School. He was a lawyer, working as an assistant prosecutor in the Los Angeles branch of the U.S. ...
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) on Wednesday launched an effort to parallel H. Res. 252, the Congressional resolution he introduced to recognize and commemorate the Armenian Genocide, by calling on survivors of the genocide carried out by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923, as well as their family members and descendants, to submit their stories and memories for inclusion into the Congressional Record.
Survivors of the genocide and their families from throughout the country are encouraged to send Congressman Schiff the story of what happened to their family during the genocide. The Congressman will ...
fabo - in poll Adam Schiff July 1 marked the 40th anniversary of the ratification of the 26th amendment, which extended the right to vote to Americans age 18 and older. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement:
“The essence of participatory democracy is voting, and our country has made enormous strides in the past half century to make voting easier and more accessible to all. I am always encouraged when I receive letters from or talk to young people in our community who have taken their democratic responsibilities seriously and who are actively engaged in our political process.
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fabo - in poll Adam Schiff As we observe the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2011 terrorist attacks, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following statement:
"Ten years ago, I was walking to the Capitol when courageous passengers and crew aboard United Flight 93 fought off hijackers to force their plane down in a Pennsylvania field. Their bravery saved many lives on the ground, and if, as we now understand, the destination of that final plane was the Capitol itself, perhaps my own.
“I heard a secondary explosion at the Pentagon, as streams of people poured past me on the street in the confused aftermath ...
fabo - in poll Adam Schiff
Rep. Adam Schiff Gives Full Speech on House Floor in Armenian Honors Victims of the Armenian Genocide Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA),... |
We have moved! It is official! The Schiff for Congress office has relocated to Burbank. Our new address is: Schiff for Congress 150 E. Olive Ave., Suite 208, Burbank, CA 91502. Phone: 818-841-2828, Fax: 818-841-2830 You can also reach me at adamschiff28cd@gmail.com All the best, Adam |
Rep. Schiff Calls on Postal Service to Keep Glenoaks Post Office in Burbank Open Reportedly, the USPS Plans to Close Location Within the Next Few Months... |
Thank you for your support! Thank you so much to everyone who worked so hard this election cycle. It was great to see so many of you on election night and I look forward to staying in touch as we go forward. Best, Adam Congressman Schiff issued the following statement on Election night: “I’m looking forward to continuing the [...] |