Women's Issues
By protecting women, we protect families. As a former co-chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, I have long fought to protect the rights of women, including full and equal economic opportunity through equitable pay and employment opportunities. In 6 in 10 families, a mother is the primary or co-breadwinner. The persistent gaps in wages and opportunities for women have limited the resources available for families to purchase homes, save for college, and save for retirements. I am dedicated to working to prevent violence against women and establish transitional housing for women and children who are victims of abuse. As a leading member of the Pro-Choice Caucus, I have also fought for reproductive freedom.
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, and Vice-Chair of the Democracy Reform Task Force, released the following statement on International Women’s Day:
“This International Women’s Day, it is clear that women are on the move. We should celebrate the progress that has been made, like the record-setting number of women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. There’s a saying that if you’re not at the table, you’re probably on the menu, and now women are finally at the table,” Schakowsky said.
WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement:
"Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month. Through the month of March, we celebrate the accomplishments and courage of women all over the world. We have made significant progress through the years, from increased access to safe and legal abortions, to the termination of gender discrimination in health insurance, to thousands of women serving as leaders in Congress, businesses, the military and in our communities.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Vice Chair of the Democracy Reform Task Force, released the following statement on the tenth anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act:
“It has been 10 years since President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a critical law that has helped lessen the gender pay gap. For too long, women have worked hard, often harder, than men only to be paid 80 cents on the man’s dollar and even less for women of color.
“Today, the Republican Senate will send a clear message to American women and survivors of sexual violence everywhere: we don’t give a damn about you.
“Before his confirmation process took place, we already knew Brett Kavanaugh to be a dangerous choice for lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. His anti-woman, anti-worker, and anti-environment record was clear and unacceptable. His expansive views on executive authority were disgraceful and terrifying given the President who nominated him. Then, our nation really got to know Brett Kavanaugh.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a Chief Deputy Whip and Co-Chair of the Seniors Task Force, was joined by Reps. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) in reintroducing the Women’s Pension Protection Act. This bill, which was introduced in the Senate by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), takes necessary and important steps to ensure that women are better prepared for retirement. After the bill’s introduction, the lawmakers released the following statements:
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a Chief Deputy Whip and Co-Chair of the Seniors Task Force, was joined by Reps. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) in reintroducing the Women's Pension Protection Act. This bill, which was introduced in the Senate by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), takes necessary and important steps to ensure that women are better prepared for retirement. After the bill's introduction, the lawmakers released the following statements:
“The allegations made by Christine Blasey Ford against Brett Kavanaugh are credible and disturbing. I applaud her courage for coming forward despite the chaos and frenzy that she will undoubtedly face because of it.
Today, on the ninety-eighth anniversary of the 19th amendment, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement commemorating Women’s Equality Day:
“Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, honoring all those who fought to give women the right to vote in America. Women’s Equality Day is a time to appreciate those who came before us, to celebrate those who stand with us now, and to inspire those who will carry the torch of women’s equality for generations to come.
Today, on International Women's Day, Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement, excerpted from a post on her Medium page:
"Every year on International Women’s Day, we pause to take stock of the work we’ve done to improve life for women and girls around the world and to recommit ourselves to conquering the many obstacles that are left. Today, following a particularly tumultuous year for women, we have many achievements to celebrate and a lot of work ahead of us.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced plans to undo the Obama-era Title IX guidance on sexual assault on college campuses: