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Adam Schiff

Former U.S. House of Representatives - California 30th Congressional District

District 30, California

Adam Bennett Schiff is an American lawyer, author, and politician born in 1960. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has been serving as the junior United States senator from California since 2024. Schiff's extensive political career includes serving 12 terms in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2024. Before his tenure in the House, he was a member of the California State Senate from 1996 to 2000. Schiff began his career as a prosecutor from 1987 to 1993, gaining significant legal experience. Known for his expertise in national security and intelligence matters, Adam Schiff has been an influential figure in American politics, particularly in areas of law enforcement and legislative oversight.