“Every day, Americans in our diplomatic corps, intelligence community, and armed services represent our nation’s interests abroad, making personal sacrifices in service of our nation. We are indebted to them, and we have an obligation to do everything we can to keep them safe and to protect their families. I was proud to sponsor the bipartisan HAVANA Act, and I am pleased that President Biden has ... Read more »
Today, the House Intelligence Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Intelligence Authorization Act through a bipartisan voice vote, authorizing funding for comprehensive congressional oversight of the Intelligence Community. The measure ensures the protection of civil liberties, provides care for our personnel, and authorizes the resources intelligence professionals need to safeguard national se... Read more »
“We must take every precaution when it comes to protecting civilian lives, and hold ourselves accountable when we fail. While there is no overstating the chaotic and dangerous situation in Kabul following the fall of the Afghan government and the attack on our forces by ISIS-K, it is clear that the August 29 strike was a mistake with horrific consequences. “In acknowledging that error, the Departm... Read more »
“For far too long, we have failed to hold regimes who commit grievous human rights abuses accountable. Withholding a significant portion of military aid from Egypt due to the country’s continued mistreatment of its own citizens is an appropriate step, and we must follow through when it comes to protecting fundamental freedoms and democracy. The United States has a moral obligation to demand justic... Read more »
“I support President Biden’s decision to order a new declassification review of documents related to the 9/11 attacks. As we near the 20th anniversary of that terrible day, the families of those who were killed, and all Americans, have a right to know the full story, and the passage of time has mitigated concerns over sources and methods. The House Intelligence Committee will closely oversee this ... Read more »
“I appreciate the comprehensive analysis the Intelligence Community has undertaken on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic at the direction of President Biden. Determining the source of the pandemic, including whether it originated from animal to human transmission or a lab accident, is critically important. As the unclassified report indicates, the Intelligence Community has not been able to reac... Read more »
“I am devastated to learn that American servicemembers and Afghan civilians were killed and wounded in attacks in and around the Hamid Karzai International Airport. My heart and thoughts are with their families and friends. “As has been evident in the intelligence briefings and public warnings about the threats to the safety and security of Americans and Afghans at the airport, the danger of this ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: “The newly announced White House action to combat cyber-attacks against our critical infrastructure is essential to addressing the rising threat to systems our country counts on every day – from water supplies and the electrical grid, to tr... Read more »
Today, Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, spoke on the House Floor in support of the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act of 2021, or the HAVANA Act. The bill, which Schiff introduced with Reps. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), will grant additional authority to the Director of the Central I... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: “Protecting our service members must always be our top priority, and the military strikes conducted yesterday along the border of Iraq and Syria were intended to deter and prevent additional attacks by Iran-backed militias. “Based on what I ... Read more »
