Schiff was also appointed to the Courts, Internet and Intellectual Property Subcommittee during the House Judiciary Committee's selection process on Tuesday.
Schiff's district includes media and film companies like Warner Bros. and NBC, as well as film post-production and music companies, where the Internet and intellectual property are large factors.
The appointment will give him a chance to work with his colleagues to improve copyright protections and cut down on piracy worldwide, he said.
Schiff also serves on the House Appropriations Committee, as well as the subcommittee on the State Department, Foreign Operations and Related Program, and the subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science.
During the last congressional session, Schiff served on the Intellectual Property Subcommittee.
Republican Assembly welcomes officers
New officers for the Glendale-Burbank Republican Assembly have begun their terms.
They include assembly President Sonny Sardo, a local business owner and former president of the Glendale Symphony Orchestra Assn.
Vice-presidents include Glendale City Councilman Ara Najarian, former assemblyman Howard Thelin and Roy Dahlson, a longtime member of the assembly's board of directors.
Secretaries include Michael Graves and Louise Foote. Denis McLean is treasurer, with William Bodell assisting.
The Glendale-Burbank Republican Assembly is a branch of the California Republican Assembly. Membership in the organization is open to all registered Republicans.
Town Council installs its new officers
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich was on hand Jan. 18 to install new officers for the Crescenta Valley Town Council.
Antonovich's district includes the Crescenta Valley.
State Assemblyman Cameron Smyth and a representative for state Sen. Bob Margett also attended the meeting.
Former council members also received recognition certificates from the state officials.
Legislators honor murdered journalist
