Press Releases
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Diana DeGette (CO-01), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced the Frack Pack, a set of five bills aimed at closing loopholes that allow the oil and gas industry to skirt key environmental and public health protections. The legislative package would hold the industry accountable for pollution that threatens clean air, safe drinking water, and the health of communities across the country.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the vote to fund the government:
EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in response to reports of ICE/CBP activity in the 9th District:
“On Halloween, a day meant for family, community, and celebration, Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have instead chosen to terrorize our community. Reports of federal agents abducting our neighbors have come in from Evanston, Skokie, and across the 9th District.
EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the release of the hostages held by Hamas:
“Today, my heart is with the hostages and families who are finally reunited after unimaginable pain, uncertainty, and suffering. The human cost of this war has been staggering, and the time for healing begins now.
EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the announced peace agreement between Israel and Hamas:
“After two excruciating years, I welcome the news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. The human cost of this war has been staggering, and it is long past time for the conflict to end.
EVANSTON – Today. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on Trump’s unconstitutional, politically motivated deployment of the National Guard in Chicago: