Adam Schiff

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Adam Schiff
Chair of the House Intelligence Committee
Assumed office
January 3, 2019
Preceded byDevin Nunes
Ranking Member of the
House Intelligence Committee
In office
January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2019
Preceded byDutch Ruppersberger
Succeeded byDevin Nunes
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from California
Assumed office
January 3, 2001
Preceded byJames E. Rogan
Constituency27th district (2001–2003)
29th district (2003–2013)
28th district (2013–present)
Member of the California State Senate
from the 21st district
In office
December 2, 1996 – November 30, 2000
Preceded byNewton R. Russell
Succeeded byJack Scott
Personal details
Born
Adam Bennett Schiff

(1960-06-22) June 22, 1960 (age 63)
Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Eve Sanderson (m. 1995)
Children2
EducationStanford University (BA)
Harvard University (JD)
Signature
WebsiteHouse website

Adam Bennett Schiff (born June 22, 1960) is an American politician. He 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, and is Jewish.

Schiff represented the 27th and 29th Districts between 2001 and 2013, which included the areas of Alhambra, Altadena, San Gabriel, Burbank, Glendale, South Pasadena, Temple City, Monterey Park, and Pasadena.

Schiff has become an influential voice for his party in the House of Representatives on foreign policy and national security issues.[1]

In January 2023, Schiff announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in the 2024 election.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. Neuman, Johanna (June 5, 2005). "Congressman Is Gaining a Name in Foreign Affairs". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  2. "California Rep. Adam Schiff enters marquee Senate race". January 26, 2023.

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