Israel
As a Jewish American, I have a deep personal connection to the State of Israel, and I have consistently been a steadfast friend and supporter of the Jewish state in her quest for peace and security. Both at home in my district and in the halls of Congress, I am always working to strengthen the U.S.-Israel bond, and to advance the security of the only true democracy in the Middle East, our ally Israel.
I am committed to ensuring the survival of Israel as a Jewish State. A negotiated, two-state solution that provides safety and security for all people in Israel alongside a Palestinian state offers the best prospect for long-term peace for the region. Such an agreement has the potential to provide lasting security for Israel, a better life for Palestinians, and a future for both. While the United States cannot dictate the terms of a peace agreement, strong U.S. leadership in support of peace remains critical.
Israel continues to face serious security threats, and U.S.-Israel security cooperation is as close as it has ever been. In addition to critical security funding and weapons sales for the Jewish state, the U.S. engages in training and joint military exercises with our Israeli partners and supports the research and development of new defense systems. In addition, the U.S. and Israel continue to closely partner in efforts to halt Iranian aggression and pursuit of nuclear weapons.
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I had the great pleasure of joining my Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives at the 2024 Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia. This was a time for Democrats to come together to discuss the issues that matter most to Americans. We heard from incredible speakers, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. We discussed many issues, including the importance of lowering costs for Americans, protecting workers’ rights and unions, restoring reproductive freedom, and regulating Big Tech.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement on her opposition to H.R. 7217:
“The extremist Republicans’ Israel Security Supplemental is another cynical political game that alienates our allies in Ukraine, denies urgently needed assistance to Palestinian civilians, and leaves out funding to protect our places of worship. I cannot, in good conscience, vote for this bill.
I had an absolutely fabulous week back home in the 9th Congressional District! I love getting to be out and about in our community, whether I am visiting a school, touring a non-profit organization, or meeting with local elected officials.
EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day:
“Today, on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, we recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, let us all come together to honor the lives and memories of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. Further, we must never forget the survivors whose lives were forever changed.
I had a big week in Washington! I am thrilled that my bill, the bipartisan TICKET Act, unanimously passed 45-0 out of the Energy & Commerce Committee. This bill will transform the experience of buying event tickets online. It ends practices that frustrate people who simply want to enjoy a concert, show, or sporting event and will restore fairness and transparency to the ticketing marketplace. This bipartisan achievement is the result of months of hard work and I will continue my efforts to ensure that it is signed into law.
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement calling for the immediate release of all remaining hostages captured by Hamas and a negotiated end of the war that sets the stage for a democratic sovereign Palestinian state living side-by-side in peace and security with a democratic Israel:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement after today's vote on H.Res. 894:
I hope you all had a joyful Thanksgiving holiday! I know I enjoyed spending quality time with my family. It was great to be back in the 9th Congressional District for an extended period of time after 10 straight weeks of voting in Washington, D.C. I love being out and about in our community, whether I am visiting a school, touring a new small business, or speaking with fellow shoppers at my local Jewel, it is always great to be home.