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Schakowsky, Pocan, Khanna Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Medicare, Define Alternative Plans
March 6, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) reintroduced the Save Medicare Act. This bill renames so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans, prohibits private insurers from using “Medicare” in plan titles or advertisements, and imposes significant fines for any insurer that engages in this deceptive practice.
Issues:SeniorsHealthMedicare
Schakowsky, Grijalva, Moylan, Warren, 30+ Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities
March 5, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and James Moylan (GU-AL) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led over 30 lawmakers in introducing the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Restoration Act, a bipartisan bill to strengthen critical SSI benefits that support nearly 8 million seniors and Americans with disabilities. The bill would make much-needed updates to the benefits program — much of which hasn’t been updated since it was first established over five decades ago — and will expand benefits eligibility, increase cash payments, and fix rules that currently penalize Americans for trying to save money.
Issues:SeniorsSocial SecurityHealth
Schakowsky Statement on Military Action in Iran
February 28, 2026
Press Release

EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s announcement of wide-ranging military strikes inside Iran:

“The American people overwhelmingly do not want another war in the Middle East, and the last thing our country needs is to be drawn into a conflict that would cost lives and destabilize the region.

Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityIran
Schakowsky to Boycott State of the Union Address
February 23, 2026
Press Release

EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on her decision to skip Tuesday's State of the Union Address:

“I cannot, in good conscience, sit in that House chamber on Tuesday night and pretend everything is normal while families across my district are living in constant fear of this administration and fighting every day just to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads.

Issues:ImmigrationHealth
Schakowsky Statement on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
February 17, 2026
Press Release
Rep. Schakowsky and Rev. Jesse Jackson

EVANSTON - Today, U.S.

Schakowsky Delivers $12.5 Million to Improve Infrastructure, Schools, and Public Safety Across 9th District
February 10, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky announced that she has secured $12,552,000 in funding from the House Appropriations Committee for 15 projects across the 9th Congressional District.
Schakowsky, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce ALS Better Care Act to Expand Access to Specialized Care
February 3, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Jason Crow (CO-06), and Mike Quigley (IL-05) reintroduced the ALS Better Care Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to specialized, multidisciplinary care for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at no cost by creating a supplemental, facility-based payment in Medicare for ALS-related services. U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
Issues:HealthDiseases and Medical Research
Schakowsky, Joyce Celebrate National CRNA Week with Bipartisan Resolution
January 23, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL‑09) and Dave Joyce (OH‑14) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Week, which takes place January 18–24, 2026. National CRNA Week celebrates the more than 75,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and nurse anesthesia residents who deliver expert, compassionate anesthesia care across the United States.
Issues:HealthHealth Care Workforce
Schakowsky, Whitehouse, Slotkin Introduce Public Health Insurance Option for Affordable Care Act
January 8, 2026
Press Release

WASHINGTON - As the Republican attack on our health care system continues, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Affordable Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement (CHOICE) Act to add a publicly operated health insurance option to the Affordable Care Act’s individual marketplaces.  The measure would drive competition and guarantee American consumers access to an affordable, high-quality plan in every insurance market in the country.

Issues:HealthAffordable Care Act
Schakowsky Reintroduces Bill to Protect Grieving Families from Medicaid Estate Seizures
January 6, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Aging and Families, reintroduced the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act, legislation to end the federal requirement that forces states to pursue repayment from the families and estates of deceased Medicaid recipients who received long-term care.
Issues:SeniorsSeniors and MedicaidHealth