Education
As a former elementary school teacher, I believe that we need to ensure that all children have fair, equal access to a high-quality public education. The future of our economy and the success of our country depend on a renewed commitment to public education. Policymakers need to work in partnership with teachers, parents, academics, administrators and students to build an adequately funded system to educate all our children. Lifelong education, beginning with 3-and 4-year olds and continuing through vocational training, community college, bachelor degrees and beyond, should be affordable and available for all Americans. I believe we should respect our nation's teachers and provide them with decent wages, benefits and the right to unionize.
Rep. Schakowsky with Congressional Artistic Discovery Contest Winners & Participants
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In this week's update, I discuss the impact of the Infrastructure bill on Illinois and outlook on the Build Back Better Act. I also talk about the Senate vote on voting rights and my visit to my high school alma mater, Sullivan High School.
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.
I joined CNN on Monday night to talk about the latest on the negotiations for the #BuildBackBetter Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill.
This week I talk about the Build Back Better package that we will vote on this coming week to provide some relief to American families and help boost our economy. And, I greet some trick-or-treaters. Happy Halloween.
In my weekly video update, I discuss the latest on the Build Back Better Act, talk about a bill we introduced this week about gig economy workers, and some other updates.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month this year:
The Child Tax Credit Is Here
Beginning July 15th, nearly all working families will automatically receive Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments of up to $300 per child through the end of this year.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9), Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL-4), and Lori Trahan (D-MA-3), introduced the bicameral Mentoring to Succeed Act to provide a strong, sustainable support system through mentorship to ensure that children who experience barriers like poverty, inadequate schooling, disability, adverse childhood experiences, or drug or alcohol abuse, can successfully transition to high school, college, and the workforce.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over sports-related policy, and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Cory Booker, issued the following joint statement after the Supreme Court decided 9-0 in favor of college athletes in regards to pay and compensation:
EVANSTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, announced the winners of the Illinois 9th Congressional District's 2021 "An Artistic Discovery" Congressional Art Competition, naming students who were chosen to receive the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. This annual competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, invites young artists from around the nation to compose and submit visual art to their member of Congress.