Adam Schiff, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 30th district since 2001, has raised concerns on social media about ongoing pollution in the Tijuana River and its effects on California residents.
On May 2, 2026, Schiff posted, “Pollution in the Tijuana River is an environmental disaster, posing serious environmental and public health risks to Californians. The required review of USMCA offers a perfect opportunity to finally deliver long-term solutions to this ongoing crisis.” He also shared another post linking to additional content: “https://t.co/Ddh1tqikRI”.
Continuing his focus on the issue, Schiff addressed federal agency efforts on May 3, stating, “The Tijuana River pollution crisis is dire, so I pressed @epaleezeldin on what @EPA is doing to address it.”
Schiff’s remarks draw attention to persistent cross-border pollution affecting Southern California communities. The Tijuana River has been a source of environmental concern for decades due to repeated sewage spills and industrial runoff impacting both Mexico and the United States. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes provisions that could facilitate binational cooperation and funding for addressing such transboundary environmental problems.
Congressman Schiff’s advocacy follows his long tenure in Congress and earlier service in the California Senate from 1996 to 2000. Born in Framingham, Massachusetts in 1960 and now residing in Burbank at age 62, Schiff holds degrees from Stanford University (BA) and Harvard Law School (JD).
