Adam Schiff
American politician (born 1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Adam Schiff | |
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Chair of the House Intelligence Committee | |
Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Devin Nunes |
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 | |
Assumed office January 3, 2001 | |
Preceded by | James E. Rogan |
Constituency | 27th 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 by | Newton R. Russell |
Succeeded by | Jack Scott |
Personal details | |
Born | Adam Bennett Schiff (1960-06-22) June 22, 1960 (age 63) Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Eve Sanderson (m. 1995) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Stanford University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
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Website | House website |
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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]