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Schakowsky Statement on Republican Continuing Resolution
September 19, 2025
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Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement after voting against the Republican Continuing Resolution (CR):

Issues:SeniorsFederal BudgetHealth
Schakowsky, Barragán Introduce Legislation to Halt Fossil Fuel Expansion and Combat Climate Change
September 18, 2025
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Press Release
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) reintroduced the Future Generations Protection Act. This bill would help ensure a rapid shift away from fossil fuels to clean renewable energy.
Issues:Energy & EnvironmentClean Air/Clean WaterClimate Change
Schakowsky, Pocan Introduce Resolution Condemning Prior Authorization Use in Medicare
September 11, 2025
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced a resolution condemning the Trump administration’s plan to implement a new Medicare requirement, dubbed the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model, to force recipients of traditional Medicare to receive prior authorization, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), before being able to receive some forms of medical care.
Issues:SeniorsHealthMedicare

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Jan's Plans & Pans - July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025
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It has been a very busy time for me, both in the 9th Congressional District and back in Washington, DC. The phones in my office have been ringing off the hook, and I have visited with countless constituents in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District who are fearful of what is going on.

Issues:SeniorsCivil and Human RightsHealthMedicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program
Schakowsky Virtual Town Hall
March 19, 2025
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We are living in unprecedented times. We have a President of the United States who thinks he has unilateral power and is breaking our laws and violating our constitution day in and day out.

Jan's Plans & Pans - March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
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On Tuesday, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed a disastrous funding bill that gives President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk the power to steal from the middle class, seniors, veterans, working people, and small businesses to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. 

Issues:SeniorsSeniors and ObamacareSocial SecuritySeniors and MedicaidHunger in AmericaCivil and Human RightsHousingAffordable HousingEconomy, Jobs & TaxesCreating Good JobsCommonsense Budgeting for AllFederal BudgetHealthMedicareMedicaid & Children's Health Insurance ProgramVeterans