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Adam Schiff
Adam Schiff | |
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 Official portrait, 2017 | |
| United States Senator from California | |
| Assumed office December 9, 2024 Serving with Alex Padilla | |
| Appointed by | Gavin Newsom |
| Preceded by | Laphonza Butler |
| Chair of the House Intelligence Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Devin Nunes |
| Succeeded by | Mike Turner |
| Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dutch Ruppersberger |
| Succeeded by | Devin Nunes |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – December 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Rogan |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Constituency | 27th district (2001–2003) 29th district (2003–2013) 28th district (2013–2023) 30th district (2023–2024) |
| Member of the California Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office December 2, 1996 – November 30, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Newton Russell |
| Succeeded by | Jack Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adam Bennett Schiff June 22, 1960 Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Eve Sanderson (m. 1995) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Senate website Campaign website |
Adam Bennett Schiff (born June 22, 1960) is an American lawyer, author, and politician serving as the junior United States senator from California, a seat he has held since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff served 12 terms in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2024 and was a member of the California State Senate from 1996 to 2000.
Schiff graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Law School. As an assistant United States attorney, he successfully prosecuted Soviet spy Richard Miller in 1993. He began running for office the following year. A resident of Burbank, he represented California's 27th, 29th, 28th, and 30th districts, all based in Los Angeles County, during his time in the House of Representatives.
Schiff chaired the House Intelligence Committee from 2019 to 2023 before being removed from it by Republican House speaker Kevin McCarthy.[1] He is on leave from the House Appropriations Committee, which he joined in 2007.[2] He previously served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Schiff was the lead impeachment manager in the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. He had previously served as the joint-lead impeachment manager in two other judicial impeachment trials.
Schiff was elected to the Senate in 2024, defeating fellow Democratic U.S. representatives Katie Porter and Barbara Lee in the primary and Republican Steve Garvey in the general election.[3][4] He was sworn into the Senate on December 9, 2024.[5]
- ^ Rimmer, Morgan (January 25, 2023). "McCarthy officially denies Schiff and Swalwell seats on House Intelligence Committee | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "A Conversation with Congressman Adam Schiff". The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. Archived from the original on March 17, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Poll: Adam Schiff expands already sizable lead over Steve Garvey in California Senate race". Los Angeles Times. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "California Democrat Adam Schiff wins US Senate seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein". Associated Press. November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Governor Newsom appoints Adam Schiff to the U.S. Senate to complete remaining term ahead of full elected service" (Press release). Governor Gavin Newsom. December 8, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
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