# Adam Schiff Democrat Senator · CA [Official site ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov) [JSON](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/politicians/S001150.json) [Report an error](mailto:hello@jonasneves.com?subject=WhoVotedWhy%20correction%3A%20member%20S001150&body=Row%20or%20page%3A%20member%20S001150%0AWhat%20is%20wrong%3A%0APrimary%20source%20that%20shows%20it%3A%0A) 12 press releases on AI $4K from AI-industry employees and PACs Data as of: votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026 · contributions Oct 19, 2026 · super PAC spending Oct 23, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json) ## Said and voted ### What they said toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 Schiff called for sensible regulation and 'constructive oversight' of AI, including making industry pay for its energy use, while competing with China. “San Francisco, CA — This week, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) discussed his view on rapidly developing AI capabilities and the role of Congress in regulating the technology during an interview wi…” [Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-sen-schiff-talks-ai-guardrails-competition-with-china-and-outlook-for-tech-regulation-in-new-congress-at-punchbowl-news-tech-summit/) toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 Schiff calls for enforceable federal guardrails and bipartisan oversight of frontier AI, rejecting voluntary industry commitments. “Schiff on the need for bipartisan action on AI regulation: “Increasingly, as people hear from their constituents, there’ll be bipartisan interest in legislating this area.” Washington, D.C. – This we…” [Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/watch-sen-schiff-calls-for-stronger-guardrails-on-ai-promises-vigorous-oversight-of-rogue-agent-episodes-on-the-verges-decoder-podcast/) toward oversight Oct 1, 2026 Senators warn that AI advances are enabling new election disinformation and press social media companies, citing potential legislation to address AI-driven mis/disinformation. ““Platforms that condone, support, or advance efforts to disenfranchise U.S. voters will be scrutinized and held accountable, including through oversight and potential legislation” Washington, D.C. – …” [Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-sens-schiff-padilla-press-big-tech-ceos-on-social-media-platforms-efforts-to-combat-election-disinformation-amid-trump-admin-election-attacks/) toward oversight Sep 28, 2026 Schiff emphasizes Congress needs to act to regulate AI and reach an agreement with China on AI. “Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN’s The Story Is with Elex Michaelson to discuss the introduction of his new bill with Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the Motion Picture, T…” [Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/watch-schiff-hails-bipartisan-cooperation-on-new-bill-to-create-federal-film-tax-incentive-emphasizes-need-for-congress-to-take-action-to-regulate-ai-on-cnns-the-story-is-with-elex-michaels/) toward oversight Sep 13, 2026 Schiff warns Congress is asleep at the wheel on AI risk and urges swift bipartisan action to regulate frontier AI. “Washington, D.C. – Senator Schiff released the following statement in response to recent AI news: “There’s been a lot of news and warnings this week about AI. And I think it’s fair to ask whether Con…” [Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/statement-sen-schiff-with-ai-rapidly-advancing-washington-cannot-afford-to-sit-on-its-hands/) neutral Aug 31, 2026 Schiff announces over $1 million for a Cal State San Bernardino AI research and training center to prepare students for an AI-transformed economy. “New investment in the Inland Empire is part of more than $258 million in federal funds Schiff delivered for California for fiscal year 2026 San Bernardino, CA – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Cal…” [Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-sen-schiff-rep-aguilar-deliver-more-than-1-million-for-cal-state-san-bernardino-ai-research-center/) toward oversight Aug 19, 2026 Argues policymakers must act to ensure dignified employment and retirement security as AI, automation, and concentrated wealth disrupt the workforce. “Sacramento, CA – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) spoke at the POLITICO California Summit on his priorities for tackling the affordability crisis, including by addressing the…” [Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-sen-schiff-says-trump-owns-status-quo-while-democrats-are-focused-on-affordability-at-politico-california-summit/) toward oversight Aug 18, 2026 Schiff calls for new federal guardrails via his AI Ads Act and PAID Act to bar fraudulent AI-generated campaign ads and require paid-influencer disclosure while protecting parody and political speech. “Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) penned an op-ed in The Sacramento Bee on how California’s recent primary elections should serve as a warning sign on the proliferation of A…” [Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-in-new-sacramento-bee-op-ed-sen-schiff-calls-for-new-guardrails-on-fraudulent-ai-use-ad-transparency-in-political-campaigning/) 4 more in the [JSON document](#json). Summaries and stance tags are written by a model; the release is the record. ### How they voted NAY Sep 30, 2026 [Ratepayer Protection Act](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/c4ab5f94505ce4d8) cloture · H.R. 9340 · Rejected 57-43 YEA Jul 16, 2026 [A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/de7744646acadb2c) motion to proceed · S.J.Res. 198 · Rejected 46-50 NAY Jul 14, 2026 [National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/1582c6eb48e4c5fc) cloture · S. 4784 · Rejected 50-46 NAY Dec 17, 2025 [National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/bca10742d0876330) procedural · S. 1071 · Agreed to 77-20 NOT VOTING Dec 15, 2025 [National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/47dfb73a82b0a2ce) cloture · S. 1071 · Agreed to 76-20 NAY Dec 11, 2025 [National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/dd1489dacf44112f) motion to proceed · S. 1071 · Agreed to 75-22 YEA Jul 1, 2025 [To strike the section relating to support for artificial intelligence.](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/5759c87e484cf21b) amendment · H.R. 1 · S.Amdt. 2814 · Agreed to 99-1 ## Contributions from AI-industry employees and PACs Itemized receipts to this member's campaign committee where the contributor's employer or the contributing PAC is on the alias list. An employee's personal gift is not the company's. $4K From employees and investors, personally $0 From company PACs ### By employer Company PACs in teal; employees' personal gifts in black. Spellings are unified through the alias list. ### Largest gifts | Date | Contributor | Employer, as filed | Amount | Filing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dec 23, 2025 | Bruce McIntyre | NVIDIA CORP | $1K | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202601319808583262) | | Mar 27, 2026 | Bruce McIntyre | NVIDIA CORP | $750 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202604159862289300) | | Oct 20, 2025 | Justin Oswald | OPENAI | $500 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202601319808589321) | | Mar 27, 2026 | Bruce McIntyre | NVIDIA CORP | $250 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202604159862289044) | | Mar 3, 2026 | Kenneth Turkowski | NVIDIA | $250 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202604159862284376) | | Jun 7, 2026 | William Lo | NVIDIA | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159890626990) | | May 7, 2026 | William Lo | NVIDIA | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159890626243) | | Apr 7, 2026 | William Lo | NVIDIA | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202607159890625200) | | Mar 7, 2026 | William Lo | NVIDIA | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202604159862287940) | | Mar 5, 2026 | Kenneth Turkowski | NVIDIA | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202604159862288657) | | Feb 7, 2026 | William Lo | NVIDIA | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202604159862289046) | | Jan 30, 2026 | Ali Arsanjani | AMAZON | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202604159862284571) | | Jan 7, 2026 | William Lo | NVIDIA | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202604159862289691) | | Dec 7, 2025 | William Lo | NVIDIA | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202601319808584387) | | Nov 7, 2025 | William Lo | NVIDIA | $50 | [↗](https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/fecimg/?202601319808589115) | Source: [OpenFEC Schedule A](https://api.open.fec.gov), itemized receipts only, 2026 cycle, read Oct 19, 2026. The FEC itemizes a contributor once their gifts to a committee pass $200 in aggregate.