Darfur Grade Report For
Adam Schiff
House of Representatives California District 29, Democrat
Leadership Positions
- Member, Appropriations (State/Foreign Operations)
Darfur Legislation
Sponsorships
- Genocide Accountability Act/Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Co-Sponsored
- NATO Bridging Force Co-Sponsored
- Presidential Special Envoy Co-Sponsored
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Co-Sponsored
Votes
- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Voted For
- Funding Amendment for Protection Voted For
- NATO Bridging Force Voted For
- Presidential Special Envoy Voted For
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
- China Resolution Voted For
- Genocide Accountability Act Voted For
- Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
Prior Grades
- 2008 Grade: n/a
- 2007 Grade: A+
- 2006 Grade: A
Extra Credit
Rep. Schiff received extra credit for co-sponsoring the China Resolution on Darfur in 2007.
Additional Information
Rep. Schiff was the first member of Congress to support University of California divestment from Sudan.
In May 2006, he participated in an online town hall forum to encourage young activists to get involved with Darfur.
On April 5, 2006, Rep. Schiff made a floor statement (PDF) in favor of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act.
He co-signed a letter written by Reps. Lee and Pelosi to Jack Ehnes, CEO of California Public Teachers’ Retirement System, requesting the development of a plan for Sudan divestment.
In June 2006, Rep. Schiff held a town hall meeting about Darfur with students at Pasadena High School and Glendale High School in California.
Notes
Contact Adam Schiff
Adam Schiff has received a cumulative grade of “A+” for supporting and voting in favor of all significant Darfur legislation. This member of Congress is a champion of the cause and has taken crucial action to end the genocide in Darfur.
Thank Adam Schiff for helping to protect civilians and save lives. Remind the representative, however, that the genocide continues and we still need strong support to end the atrocities in Darfur. We need Adam Schiff to keep talking and writing about Darfur, ensuring that it remains a key issue for Congress.
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