Washington, D.C. — Today, United States Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) was sworn in to serve a full six-year term in the Senate. Schiff was accompanied on the Senate floor by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla as he took the oath of office. Schiff issued the following statement:
“I am honored to serve Californians in the U.S. Senate, having now been sworn in for the full six-year term. From the towering redwoods of the North to the fertile farmlands of the Central Valley, from the breathtaking beaches and deserts of the South to every community – large and small – in between, California is a big state with big dreams.
“We must work to ensure that every Californian can share in what our state has to offer. And that starts with the work necessary to build more housing and lower the cost of living. To create an economy that works for everyone and protects our planet for generations to come. And to defend our democracy and preserve the institutions that make progress possible and lasting change achievable.
“I am deeply grateful, profoundly hopeful, and more committed than ever to delivering for the Golden State. It is the honor of a lifetime.”
Background:
According to the U.S. Senate Historian, Schiff has set a record for being the only Senator in the history of the U.S. Senate to have taken the oath of office three separate times in less than one month. In March 2024, Schiff won a special election and a general election following the passing of former Senator Dianne Feinstein.
On December 9, 2024, Schiff was appointed to the Senate following Senator Laphonza Butler’s resignation, being sworn in for the first time. On December 19, 2024, Schiff took the oath of office once more after the California Secretary of State certified the state’s election results. On January 3, 2025, Schiff was sworn into office to begin serving his full six-year term.
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