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Where Adam B. Schiff stands on Gas prices
Statements, legislative actions, and public records—shown with the sources behind them.
Adam B. Schiff
CA · U.S. Senate
Where they stand
Adam B. Schiff has supported federal investigation and legislative action addressing alleged oil-company price gouging and windfall profits during elevated gasoline prices.
Position details
Crack down on gas price gouging and oil company windfalls
SupportsAdam B. Schiff has supported investigating oil companies over alleged price gouging and excessive profits during periods of elevated gasoline prices, including support for legislation aimed at stopping price gouging.
This position is supported by statements dated July 1, 2026, and September 24, 2026.
Sources for this position
- News as gas and diesel prices spike sen schiff introduces legislation to levy an excess profits tax on big oil companies to discourage pr… · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Watch sen schiff unveils new actions to hold big oil companies accountable for price gouging of californians ahead of july 4th holiday · Jul 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
How we reached this answer
What they said
“We need legislation to stop these companies from the price gouging that only adds to the pain at the pump.”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)“we need a federal investigation into how these oil companies continue to rake in billions while failing to pass on savings to the public when the price of oil stabilizes.”
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We checked 4 of 4 bills Modern Action tracks on this subject.
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- What they’ve said· Press release
News as gas and diesel prices spike sen schiff introduces legislation to levy an excess profits tax on big oil companies to discourage pr…
“We need legislation to stop these companies from the price gouging that only adds to the pain at the pump.”
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Watch sen schiff unveils new actions to hold big oil companies accountable for price gouging of californians ahead of july 4th holiday
“we need a federal investigation into how these oil companies continue to rake in billions while failing to pass on savings to the public when the price of oil stabilizes.”
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Official statement about a letter
“The economic effects of the war are already raising costs, with Americans being asked to pay even more for gas, groceries, and travel.”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Official statement about a letter
“Presidential policy preferences do not give EPA carte blanche to bypass statutory mandates to engage in good faith with sound science and public input in favor of predetermined outcomes.”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
- What they’ve said· Press release
Padilla schiff announce nearly 300 million for low emission california commuter buses
“Putting new, clean air buses on California's streets will improve commutes, cut pollution, and enhance the quality of life”
“Putting new, clean air buses on California's streets will improve commutes, cut pollution, and enhance the quality of life for communities from Alameda to Yuba and all across our state.”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Official statement about floor remarks
“Today, we are in a full transition to a clean transportation future, or we could be.”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Statement schiff praises move to ban future offshore oil drilling
“We must invest in green energy alternatives and good jobs to accompany them”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Official statement about a letter
“Advancing progress on the California Phase 1 Corridor is essential for enhancing our nation's and California's strategic transportation network investments.”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
- What they’ve saidDate unavailable· Verified official account
Official social post
“The price tag of Trump's war with Iran has already cost the American people so much, in high gas prices and lives lost. Now he's asking for almost $70 billion more. Not to help you in the struggle to afford health care and groceries. Or to build back after natural disasters at home, but for his war with Iran. Count me out.”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
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