Schiff, Adam B.
In office since
2001 · 25 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1960, Framingham
Occupation
Writer, Lawyer, Politician
Education
Harvard Law School · Monte Vista High School · Stanford University
Office history
- prosecutor 1987–1993
- member of the State Senate of California 1996–2000
- United States representative 2001–2003
- United States representative 2003–2005
- United States representative 2005–2007
- United States representative 2007–2009
- United States representative 2009–2011
- United States representative 2011–2013
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- chairperson of US House Intelligence committee 2019–2023
- United States representative 2021–2023
- United States representative 2023–2024
- United States senator 2024–2025
- United States senator 2025–present
- senator
Contact
Fax · 202-228-0026
Capitol office
112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-3841
District office · San Francisco
1 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94104
415-393-0707
District office · Fresno
2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA, 93721
559-485-7430
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75
Bills sponsored
this session · 193 all-time
543
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 613 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
89.7%
based on 264 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
10.3%
based on 264 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.4%
based on 264 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
193 billsCurrent session 75 bills
- 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". In Committee
- S 3528 Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act In Committee
- S 3539 A bill to require the release of video of strikes conducted on September 2, 2025, against designated terrorist organizations in the area of responsibility of the United States Southern Command. In Committee
- S 3464 Housing BOOM Act In Committee
- S 3326 Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act In Committee
- S 3183 Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3182 No Torts for Trump Act In Committee
- S 3184 Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3131 USS Frank E. Evans Act In Committee
- SRES 435 A resolution honoring the life of Brian Douglas Wilson as a rock-n-roll and pop icon, a musical genius, and one of the greatest composers, songwriters, and innovators in the history of the United States. Passed
- SJRES 83 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress. In Committee
- SJRES 78 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns. In Committee
- S 2838 Protecting Our Democracy Act In Committee
- S 2731 Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2025 In Committee
- SJRES 76 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule". In Committee
- S 2569 Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act In Committee
- S 2349 INSURE Act In Committee
- S 2219 BEACON Act In Committee
- S 2188 ATF DATA Act In Committee
- S 2189 Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act In Committee
- S 2143 Curbing Officials' Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act In Committee
- S 2088 Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 264 A resolution to support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change the names of such ships. In Committee
- S 1870 Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act In Committee
- SRES 257 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the arrest and continued detention of Ekrem Imamoglu and urging the Government of Turkiye to uphold democratic values. In Committee
Historical 118 bills
- HRES 576 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the whistleblower complaint of August 12, 2019, made to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community. Died
- HJRES 100 Consolidated Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2017 Died
- HR 4454 Disclosing Official Spending at Presidential Businesses Act Died
- HRES 545 Supporting infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices. Died
- HR 4239 Affordable Housing Incentives Act of 2019 Died
- HR 4192 Confronting the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Act Died
- HJRES 13 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns. Died
- HR 4065 Food for Thought Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1584 Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2017 Died
- HR 3815 PrEP Access and Coverage Act Died
- HR 3494 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 Died
- HR 3395 Prohibiting Foreign Election Assistance Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3214 Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act Died
- HR 695 Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1261 Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act Died
- HJRES 57 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures in political campaigns and to enact public financing systems for such campaigns. Died
- HRES 345 Responding to widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day. Died
- HR 951 PERIOD Act Died
- HRES 296 Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. Died
- HR 1708 Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act Died
- HRES 215 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. Died
- HR 1627 Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act Died
- HRES 179 Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States. Died
- HR 6011 Affordable and Homeless Housing Incentives Act of 2020 Died
- HR 7913 Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024 Died
Co-sponsored
613 billsCurrent session 543 bills
- S 4791 A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 4844 PFAS Alternatives Act In Committee
- S 4800 Land of the Free Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. In Committee
- S 4794 Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act In Committee
- S 4812 FIRE SMART Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. In Committee
- S 4819 Lifeline for First Responders Act In Committee
- S 4837 District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act In Committee
- S 4849 State and Local Election Security Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4860 CHILE Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4855 SAFE KIDS Act In Committee
- SRES 794 A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. Passed
- S 4884 Right to Vote Act In Committee
- S 4887 Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4904 Risk-based Oversight for Integrity Act In Committee
- S 4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4920 SAFER Health Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act In Committee
- S 4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act In Committee
- SRES 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C. In Committee
- S 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act In Committee
- S 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
Historical 70 bills
- HRES 146 Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month". Died
- HR 7791 Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 Signed
- HRES 1148 Condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 8732 Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act Died
- HR 635 CHOICE Act Died
- HR 8448 No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act Died
- HR 2415 Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2019 Died
- HR 6121 Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2023 Died
- HR 4296 Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act Died
- HR 3570 Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2019 Died
- HR 2731 Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 Died
- HR 926 Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Died
- HR 927 Supreme Court Ethics Act. Died
- HR 6634 Workers POWER Act Died
- HCONRES 47 Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Died
- HR 1206 Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2017 Died
- HR 8842 Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act Died
- HR 8609 Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act Died
- HRES 143 Recognizing the significance of the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II. Died
- HRES 311 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Died
- HR 791 American Music Fairness Act of 2023 Died
- HR 5723 Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust Died
- HR 8301 United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2024 Died
- HR 2573 To express the Sense of Congress with respect to Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 4273 LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2023 Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber District 28 Democratic
- Upper chamber District 28 Democratic
- Upper chamber District 28 Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic