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March 9, 2016 Press Release

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement after violent attacks in Israel which led to the death of American student Taylor Force:

March 8, 2016 Press Release

Today is International Women’s Day, and I join with my sisters around the globe in celebrating the accomplishments of women and in committing to tear down the barriers that prevent every girl and woman from enjoying equality of opportunity.

March 4, 2016 Press Release

Today, Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA-34) and Seniors Task Force Co-Chairs, Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Doris Matsui (CA-06), released the following statement after sending a letter along with 88 other House Democrats to Speaker Paul Ryan urging him to bring forward a budget that does not incl

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March 3, 2016 Press Release

Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after it was announced that Honduran indigenous and environmental rights activist Berta Cáceres was murdered:

March 2, 2016 Article

March 2nd, 2016

The Hill

http://thehill.com/opinion/op-ed/271379-abortion-rights-at-stake

 

March is Women’s History Month. The U.S. Supreme Court has played a key role in that history, and it will continue to do so.

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March 2, 2016 Press Release


Select Investigative Panel
Hearing on “Bioethics and Fetal Tissue”
Wednesday, March 2, 1016


Thank you, Madam Chair. I want to make two key points.

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February 26, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, which will ensure that children and vulnerable individuals in immigration proceedings have access to counsel and receive legal orientation about their rights and responsibilities under immigration law.

February 24, 2016 Press Release

Urge Rescheduling of Select Panel Hearing

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February 23, 2016 Press Release

Committee Leaders Respond to Insufficient Results After Testing Deadly Takata Air Bags
 

February 23, 2016 Press Release

Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the President submitted his plan to close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility:

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