Education
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement supporting educators protesting the Puerto Rico Department of Education's decision to close hundreds of public schools on the island:
Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement after Betsy DeVos was confirmed in a vote by the US Senate that required an unprecedented tie-breaking vote from Vice President Mike Pence:
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, a senior member of the House Budget Committee, and a Co-Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Aging and Families, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5376, President Biden's Build Back Better Act, by a vote of 220-213:
Today, after co-sponsoring H. Res. 876, a bill supporting the goal of increasing public school teacher pay and public education funding, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in support of Teacher Appreciation Week:
CHICAGO - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, visited Sullivan High School in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. The Congresswoman was joined by University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen, the CEO of the Chicago Public Schools Pedro Martinez, and 49th Ward Alderwoman Maria Hadden. Schakowsky is a graduate of the high school, and it is located in 9th Congressional District which she represents.
WASHINGTON – On Monday, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, voted for legislation to provide relief to families and small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation passed also includes comprehensive funding language to keep the federal government in operation through the 2021 fiscal year.
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 7608, a domestic priorities and international assistance appropriations bill:
"I voted YES for this funding bill because it invests in the health and well-being of our nation's families and communities, and protects our nation's diplomatic and humanitarian priorities around the globe.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) joined a majority of her colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass legislation that invests in both American and global priorities. The Omnibus Appropriations bill, which includes key funding for projects in the 9th Congressional District of Illinois, was approved on March 9, 2022. The bill now awaits consideration by the U.S. Senate before heading to the President's desk.