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Adam Schiff (California)

State Senator • Democratic

Role

US Senator

Born

June 22, 1960 (65 years old)

Office

United States

About

Adam Bennett Schiff, born on June 22, 1960, in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a Democratic politician serving as the junior United States Senator from California since December 9, 2024. He succeeded the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. Prior to his Senate tenure, Schiff represented California's 30th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2024. He is renowned for his role as the lead prosecutor in the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education:

    • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stanford University
    • Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School

  • Political Experience:

    • Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California
    • California State Senator for the 21st district
    • U.S. Representative for California's 30th congressional district
    • Chair of the House Intelligence Committee
    • Lead impeachment manager in the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump
    • Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2024, succeeding Senator Dianne Feinstein

Throughout his career, Schiff has been a staunch advocate for democracy, human rights, and environmental sustainability. His legislative efforts include recognizing the Armenian Genocide and promoting public transportation projects like the Gold Line in Los Angeles County.

Committees

Judiciary

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Judiciary Committee Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights

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Judiciary Committee Constitution

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Judiciary Committee Intellectual Property

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Judiciary Committee Privacy, Technology and the Law

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Small Business and Entrepreneurship

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Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry

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Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources and Biotechnology

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Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management and Trade

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Environment and Public Works Committee Clean Air, Climate and Nuclear Innovation and Safety

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Environment and Public Works

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Environment and Public Works Committee Fisheries, Water and Wildlife

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Environment and Public Works Committee Transportation and Infrastructure

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