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Adam Schiff

Adam Bennett Schiff is an American politician and lawyer who has represented California in the United States Senate since 2024.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Adam Bennett Schiff is an American politician and lawyer who has represented California in the United States Senate since 2024. A Democrat, he previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2024 and in the California State Senate from 1996 to 2000.

Early life and education

Schiff was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, and raised in California. He attended Stanford University and Harvard Law School.

Political career

He served in the California State Senate before winning election to the U.S. House in 2000. In 2024, he moved to the U.S. Senate representing California.

House leadership and investigations

Schiff became a prominent House Democrat through his work on national security and intelligence issues. He chaired the House Intelligence Committee and played a central role in the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump.

U.S. Senate career

Schiff began serving in the Senate in 2024 after winning election to fill California’s Senate seat. He has continued to work on national security, judiciary, agriculture, and environmental issues.

Key facts

  • Schiff has served in the U.S. Senate since 2024.
  • He represented California in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 terms, from 2001 to 2024.
  • Before Congress, he served in the California State Senate from 1996 to 2000.
  • He is a member of the Democratic Party.
  • Schiff earned degrees from Stanford University and Harvard Law School.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Schiff?
Adam Schiff is an American lawyer and Democratic politician who has served as a U.S. senator from California since 2024.
What offices has he held?
He has served in the California State Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate.
What is Adam Schiff known for?
He is known for his work on national security and for leading the House’s impeachment case against Donald Trump.
Where was Adam Schiff born?
He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, in 1960.
What did he study?
He studied at Stanford University and Harvard Law School.

References

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Adam-Schiff
    Supports: Birth date and place, party affiliation, Senate and House service, and current Senate office.
  2. Office of Senator Adam Schiff — https://www.schiff.senate.gov/about/
    Supports: Biographical details including birthplace, upbringing in California, and education.
  3. Office of the Historian, U.S. House of Representatives — https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/22560
    Supports: House service and official congressional biographical record.
  4. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51128500
    Supports: Role in the Trump impeachment proceedings and public prominence.