Gun Violence Prevention
I believe that we have a responsibility to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and other dangerous individuals, and I will always speak out in favor of common-sense gun violence prevention legislation. Gun violence is a pervasive problem in the United States. I often hear from constituents living in the 9th District who feel the impacts of this violence firsthand. They are seeking solutions to the senseless violence that tears families apart each and every day in Chicago and in communities across the country. Far too often, we witness terrifying and heartbreaking shootings in our schools and communities. Our children should not be forced to live in a country where, on average, 91 people are killed with guns daily. And where seven of them are children and teens. Children in the United States are 13 times more likely to be killed by gun violence than children in other industrialized countries. That is absolutely unacceptable, and it is clear that we need to take action. I will keep working to pass real gun safety legislation that protects our children and our communities.
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I spoke with FOX 32 Chicago about the devastating mass murders in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend.
I joined Morning in America on NewsNation to discuss the devastating murders in the Chicago area over the Fourth of July weekend.
EVANSTON - 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 on the devastating shootings in the Chicago area this weekend.
"This weekend, gunmen stole the 4th of July for thousands of people in the Chicago area. We are mourning the 6 dead, and the numerous wounded in Highland Park, Illinois during their 4th of July Parade, as well as the many others dead from gun violence this weekend in Chicago.
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 after the House passed and the President signed S. 2938 the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law. Yesterday, the House passed the bill by a vote of 234-193 – just weeks after the tragic shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York:
This week, I discuss the hearing I chaired in my Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. In addition, I provide an update on bipartisan gun safety negotiations in the Senate. I also reflect on the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and I commemorate Juneteenth. To all the fathers in Illinois' 9th Congressional District, I hope you have a wonderful Father's Day. Thank you for all you do!
This week, I discuss the latest efforts by the House of Representatives to put in place both gun safety and privacy protection laws. I also reflect on the prime-time hearing held by the January 6th Select Committee and I commemorate LQBTQ+ Pride month.