Women's Issues

Schakowsky Blasts Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Pill Access
January 13, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chairwoman of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, issued the following statement:

Issues:Women's IssuesWomen's HealthHealthCoronavirus
Schakowsky Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
September 15, 2014
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CHICAGO – Saturday marked 20 years since President Bill Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) into law on September 13, 1994. The landmark legislation creates critical protections for victims of domestic violence and dramatically strengthens the nation’s criminal justice response to violence against women. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement about the anniversary:

Issues:EducationWomen's Issues
Schakowsky Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Title IX
June 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chairwoman of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX:
Issues:Women's IssuesCivil and Human RightsEducation
Schakowsky Commemorates International Women’s Day 2023
March 8, 2023
Press Release
WASHIGNTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement commemorating International Women’s Day: “Today, on International Women’s Day, we pause to recognize the outstanding achievements of women and girls in the United States and across the globe, and we celebrate the work we have done to improve life for all women. Even amid global challenges, women of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities are taking on leadership positions, fighting for basic human rights and equity.
Issues:Women's IssuesPay EquityVAWA & IVAWAForeign Policy/National SecurityGlobal Women
Schakowsky Delivers for Illinoisans, Consumers, and Working Families in Government Funding Package
December 23, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of the twelve-bill government funding package, which invests millions of dollars in projects throughout Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, implements measures to keep Americans safe and healthy, and provides resources for social programs that support our families, workers, and communities:
Issues:SeniorsSocial SecurityLaborWomen's IssuesWomen's HealthDemocracy and Voting RightsPovertyHunger in AmericaCivil and Human RightsConsumer ProtectionCosmetic SafetyEnergy & EnvironmentClean Air/Clean WaterClimate ChangeHousingAffordable HousingEconomy, Jobs & TaxesEducationIncreased Educational FundingHealthForeign Policy/National Security
Schakowsky Discusses House Republicans' First Legislative Week and Reflects on the 117th Congress with WGN's Paul Lisnek
January 15, 2023
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I sat down with WGN-TV political analyst, Paul Lisnek, to discuss how out of touch the House Republicans are with the priorities of the American people. We also discussed the lifechanging results every American will soon be able to see from the 117th Congress.
Issues:SeniorsSocial SecurityWomen's IssuesWomen's HealthDemocracy and Voting RightsImmigrationCivil and Human RightsConsumer ProtectionEnergy & EnvironmentEconomy, Jobs & TaxesCreating Good JobsMedicare
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health
February 8, 2021
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EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, Chair of the Energy and Commerce Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, and Founding member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, reintroduced the Innovative Maternal Payment And Coverage To (IMPACT To) Save Moms Act. This bill is one of several included in the historic and newly reintroduced "Momnibus" package of legislation to address the Black maternal health crisis in the United States.

Issues:Women's IssuesWomen's HealthCivil and Human RightsHealth
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health
March 10, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Energy and Commerce Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, introduced H.R. 6137, the Innovative Maternal Payment And Coverage To (IMPACT To) Save Moms Act. This bill is one several included in the new, historic "Momnibus" package of legislation to address the Black maternal health crisis in the United States.

Issues:Women's IssuesWomen's HealthHealth
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Expand Trauma-Informed Training to Support Victims of Sexual Assault
July 16, 2024
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Washington – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced “Anna's Law.” This legislation would expand trauma-informed training for law enforcement personnel related to sexual assault cases.
Issues:Women's IssuesWomen's Health
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Expand Trauma-Informed Training to Support Victims of Sexual Assault during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 30, 2025
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Washington – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced Anna's Law in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This legislation would expand trauma-informed training for law enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) related to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking cases.
Issues:Women's IssuesWomen's Health