Rep. Adam Schiff taking questionsAdam Schiff, a member of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, speaking to reporters after a committee hearing, June 23, 2022.(more)Schiff was later named to the House select . He played a prominent role in the committee’s efforts to examine Trump’s involvement in the events of that day. The committee ultimately recommended that the charge Trump with several crimes, which included provoking or assisting an insurrection. Because of Schiff’s leadership of various Trump investigations, he was frequently singled out for criticism by Trump and other Republicans. In a strictly party-line vote taken in June 2023, the Republican-controlled House censured Schiff for his role in those investigations. As the censure resolution accusing Schiff of “misleading the American public” was read aloud on the House floor, many Democratic lawmakers shouted “shame” and “disgrace” at their Republican colleagues. Addressing the chamber before the vote was held, Schiff stated, “My colleagues, if there is cause for censure in this House—and there is—it should be directed at those in this body who sought to overturn a free and fair election.” In July 2023 Schiff reintroduced to Congress legislation known as the Protecting Our Democracy Act. The package of proposed reforms was aimed at preventing presidential abuses of power and reinforcing between the branches of the federal government. Senate In January 2023 Schiff announced that he was running for the U.S. Senate seat held by , who was 89. Feinstein subsequently opted not to seek reelection, and she died in September 2023. Schiff faced several progressive Democratic opponents, including Katie Porter, and he called the election “a choice between results, or just rhetoric.” His campaign focused on improving the economy and protecting democracy. In March 2024 Schiff won the California Senate primary, and he moved on to face a Republican candidate, former professional baseball player Steve Garvey. On November 5, 2024, a special election was held to fill the remainder of Feinstein’s term, which was set to expire in early January 2025. On the same day as the special election, a regular general election also took place for the succeeding full six-year Senate term expiring in 2031. Schiff soundly defeated Garvey in both races. Schiff took office on December 9, 2024. During the , Trump, the Republican nominee, vowed to seek “retribution” against those he perceived as his enemies, including the members of the January 6 committee. After Trump won the election, many believed that Schiff would be targeted by his incoming administration. When the possibility of presidential pardons arose, Schiff stated in a interview, “It would be the wrong precedent to set. I don’t want to see each president hereafter on their way out the door giving a broad category of pardons to members of their administration.” Nevertheless, on January 20, 2025, with just hours left in his presidency, Biden issued preemptive pardons to the members and staff of the January 6 committee, among others. In a statement President Biden said, The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense. Our nation owes these public servants a debt of gratitude for their tireless commitment to our . Personal life In 1995 Schiff married Eve Sanderson. The couple has two children. This article was most recently revised and updated by ., 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., Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff Mar 15 I'm leading the charge demanding @USDA reverse its cancellation of $1 billion in food purchases for local schools, food banks, and child care centers..