U.S. Senator · D · California
Adam B. Schiff
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 112 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 85
- Speeches
- 1
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Schiff puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Schiff's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on justice & civil rights
Their stated view
- Ensuring Justice and Rule of Law — Aims to reform judicial processes, prevent bribery, enhance FOIA access, and hold those accountable for unlawful actions.
Commitments tracked here
- Combat Bribery and Corporate Malfeasance
The record (23)
- Bill authoredClosing Bribery Loopholes ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredJamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2021Latest action 2021-04-23
- Bill authoredJamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2020Latest action 2020-10-20
- Bill authoredJudicial Integrity ActLatest action 2026-07-20
- Bill authoredStop MUSK ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredHigher Education Accreditation Accountability ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredStop TNR Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill authoredAbuse of the Pardon Prevention ActLatest action 2020-07-23
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Schiff's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on democracy & ethics
Their stated view
- Promoting Government Accountability — Champions legislation aimed at increasing transparency, combating corruption, and holding government agencies and corporate entities responsible.
Commitments tracked here
- Increase Government Transparency
The record (25)
- Bill authoredJudicial FOIA Expansion ActLatest action 2024-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredAbsentee and Mail Voter Protection ActLatest action 2026-04-22
- Bill authoredPromoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredAI Ads ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredMAIL ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredNo Payouts for Political Insiders ActLatest action 2026-06-01
- Bill authoredDrain the Slush Fund ActLatest action 2026-06-01
- Bill authoredCorruption Clawback ActLatest action 2026-03-12
Technology
Substantial record
Schiff's work here shows up as 15 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
15 bills
Go deeper on technology
Their stated view
- Strengthening Cybersecurity — Advocates for enhanced cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure, including water systems and small businesses, and for government operations.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Small Business Cybersecurity
- Enhance Water System Cybersecurity
The record (14)
- Bill authoredWater Cyber Shield Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredSmall Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredPrecision Agriculture Cybersecurity ActLatest action 2026-06-16
- Bill authoredSBA IT Modernization Reporting ActLatest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredRequesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Latest action 2023-09-27
- Bill authoredMixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act of 2020Latest action 2020-07-20
- Bill authoredProhibiting Foreign Election Assistance Act of 2019Latest action 2019-06-20
- Bill authoredFunding Small Businesses During Shutdown ActLatest action 2024-02-28
Environment & energy
Substantial record
Schiff's work here shows up as 13 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
13 bills·1 speech
Go deeper on environment & energy
Their stated view
- Protecting the Environment — Supports initiatives for clean water, reducing plastic pollution, preserving natural habitats, and addressing human-wildlife conflicts.
Commitments tracked here
The record (14)
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-08-03
- Bill authoredSCOPE ActLatest action 2024-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredWildlife Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2025-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredFIRE SMART Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredNo Passes for Polluters Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill authoredClimate Change Relief for Urban Areas Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-15
- Bill cosponsoredWildfire Air Quality Sensor Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-28
Agriculture & rural
Some record
Schiff's work here shows up as 7 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
7 bills
Go deeper on agriculture & rural
Their stated view
- Supporting Agriculture — Focuses on resilience, access, and support for specialty crop farmers, organic farming, and improving the food supply chain.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Specialty Crop Farmers
The record (7)
- Bill authoredIncreasing Insurance Access for Specialty Crops ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredEnsuring Disaster Recovery and Resilience for Specialty Crops ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredExpanding Market Access ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredOpening Programs to Organic Farms ActLatest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredImproving Pest and Disease Preparedness for Specialty Crops ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredEconomic Relief for Specialty Crops ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredDeposit Insurance Reform Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-07
What Schiff stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Technology
Strengthening Cybersecurity
Advocates for enhanced cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure, including water systems and small businesses, and for government operations.
- 02Environment
Protecting the Environment
Supports initiatives for clean water, reducing plastic pollution, preserving natural habitats, and addressing human-wildlife conflicts.
- 03Democracy
Promoting Government Accountability
Champions legislation aimed at increasing transparency, combating corruption, and holding government agencies and corporate entities responsible.
- 04Agriculture
Supporting Agriculture
Focuses on resilience, access, and support for specialty crop farmers, organic farming, and improving the food supply chain.
- 05Justice
Ensuring Justice and Rule of Law
Aims to reform judicial processes, prevent bribery, enhance FOIA access, and hold those accountable for unlawful actions.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Democracy
Increase Government Transparency
Will champion legislation to expand the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to improve public access to government information and judicial proceedings.
Where it stands: Senator Schiff sponsored S. 4567, the Judicial FOIA Expansion Act, on 2026-07-20, which is currently pending in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredJudicial FOIA Expansion ActLatest action 2024-07-23
- Bill authoredJudicial FOIA Expansion ActLatest action 2026-07-20
- Bill cosponsoredAbsentee and Mail Voter Protection ActLatest action 2026-04-22
- Bill authoredPromoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredAI Ads ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredMAIL ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredNo Payouts for Political Insiders ActLatest action 2026-06-01
- Bill authoredDrain the Slush Fund ActLatest action 2026-06-01
- Justice
Combat Bribery and Corporate Malfeasance
Will work to close bribery loopholes, ensure corporate accountability, and prevent corporate misconduct.
Where it stands: Senator Schiff sponsored the 'Closing Bribery Loopholes Act' on 2026-07-23, which was then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, indicating ongoing legislative action.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredClosing Bribery Loopholes ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredJamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2021Latest action 2021-04-23
- Bill authoredJamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2020Latest action 2020-10-20
- Bill authoredJudicial Integrity ActLatest action 2026-07-20
- Bill authoredStop MUSK ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredHigher Education Accreditation Accountability ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredStop TNR Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill authoredAbuse of the Pardon Prevention ActLatest action 2020-07-23
- Agriculture
Support Specialty Crop Farmers
Committed to improving insurance access, market access, and disaster recovery for specialty crop farmers, alongside promoting organic farming.
Where it stands: Senator Schiff sponsored S.B. 100, the Increasing Insurance Access for Specialty Crops Act, and S.B. 101, the Ensuring Disaster Recovery and Resilience for Specialty Crops Act, both of which were introduced and referred to committee on 2026-06-02 and are currently pending.
On the record: 7 bills
See the 7 records behind this
- Bill authoredIncreasing Insurance Access for Specialty Crops ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredEnsuring Disaster Recovery and Resilience for Specialty Crops ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredExpanding Market Access ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredOpening Programs to Organic Farms ActLatest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredImproving Pest and Disease Preparedness for Specialty Crops ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredEconomic Relief for Specialty Crops ActLatest action 2026-06-02
- Bill authoredDeposit Insurance Reform Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-07
- Environment
Protect Endangered Species
Will advocate for congressional disapproval of any rule that rescinds or weakens the definition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act.
Where it stands: Senator Schiff sponsored S.J.Res.XX on 2026-08-03, which seeks to disapprove a rule related to the definition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, and it is currently referred to committee.
On the record: 13 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-08-03
- Bill authoredSCOPE ActLatest action 2024-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredWildlife Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2025-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredFIRE SMART Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredNo Passes for Polluters Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill authoredClimate Change Relief for Urban Areas Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-15
- Bill cosponsoredWildfire Air Quality Sensor Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-28
- Technology
Support Small Business Cybersecurity
Commit to evaluating and strengthening cybersecurity assistance programs for small businesses to protect against digital threats.
Where it stands: Senator Schiff sponsored S.XXXX, the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026, which was introduced on 2026-08-06 and referred to committee, indicating active legislative movement towards the promise.
On the record: 13 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSmall Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredSBA IT Modernization Reporting ActLatest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredRequesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Latest action 2023-09-27
- Bill authoredMixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act of 2020Latest action 2020-07-20
- Bill authoredProhibiting Foreign Election Assistance Act of 2019Latest action 2019-06-20
- Bill authoredFunding Small Businesses During Shutdown ActLatest action 2024-02-28
- Bill authoredWater Cyber Shield Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2026-04-29
- Technology
Enhance Water System Cybersecurity
Will work to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish or modify cybersecurity requirements for drinking water and wastewater systems.
Where it stands: Sponsored a bill on 2026-08-07 on water-system cybersecurity; pending before the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
On the record: 2 bills
See the 3 records behind this
- Bill authoredWater Cyber Shield Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredSmall Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredPrecision Agriculture Cybersecurity ActLatest action 2026-06-16
Everything here is sourced from public records — Congress.gov, the Congressional Record, and the member's own statements. Nothing is scored or ranked. How we research these profiles.