Press Releases

Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Health Care
July 2, 2025
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) is reintroducing the Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act. This legislation is designed to increase access to health care in underserved areas and diversify the health care providers to meet the needs of different populations.
Issues:HealthHealth Care Workforce
Schakowsky Statement in Celebration of Pride Month
June 29, 2025
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CHICAGO - Today, ahead of the Chicago Pride Parade, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in celebration of Pride Month:

Issues:Civil and Human RightsLGBTQ Equality
Schakowsky Statement on the Situation In Israel and Iran
June 19, 2025
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EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), co-founder of the No War with Iran Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the escalation of conflict in the Middle East:

“The American people overwhelmingly do not want another war in the Middle East. Israel’s attack on Iran, Iran’s counterattacks against Israel, and this Administration’s continued diplomatic failures increase the risk of a broader regional war, putting thousands of U.S. troops, personnel, and civilians at risk. 

Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityIsraelIran
Schakowsky Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2025
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EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement in honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day:

“On Juneteenth, we celebrate the end of slavery in America and recognize the need to continue the fight for racial equality. It was 160 years ago today that the last group of enslaved Black people in the United States learned they were free. We honor those who fought for freedom, liberty and justice, and those who lost their lives in the pursuit. 

Issues:Civil and Human Rights
Schakowsky, Warren Hit Five Big Pharma Companies for Paying Zero in Federal Taxes, Lobbying to Extend Trump Tax Loopholes
June 17, 2025
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) wrote to five major pharmaceutical companies, calling them out for paying $0 in federal taxes for profit earned last year, despite earning billions of dollars. These companies, which are Abbvie, Pfizer, Amgen, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson, have taken advantage of tax loopholes created by President Trump’s 2017 tax bill and have lobbied for even more tax giveaways.
Issues:SeniorsSocial SecuritySeniors and MedicaidConsumer ProtectionDrug SafetyFinancial ProtectionsEconomy, Jobs & TaxesFair TaxationHealth
Schakowsky, Ocasio-Cortez and Over 20 Colleagues Send Letters to Potential Purchasers of 23andMe Holding Co. Asking for Data Privacy and Consumer Protection Commitments
June 12, 2025
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led concerned colleagues in a letter to Leonard S. Schleifer, CEO of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Anne Wojcicki, Founder of TTAM Research Institute, asking how their companies plan to protect consumers and their families if either of the two companies’ proposed bids to purchase 23andMe Holding Co. are successful.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionOnline Protection
Schakowsky, Taylor Introduce Bill Requiring Price Transparency for Prescription Drugs
June 5, 2025
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) introduced the bipartisan Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act of 2025, which would require drug companies to include the list price of prescription drugs in all direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements. This bill is the identical House version of its Senate companion, which was introduced by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in the United State Senate on January 23, 2025.
Issues:Health
Coinciding with Older Americans Month, Leaders of House Democratic Task Force on Aging & Families Introduce Older American Bill of Rights
May 30, 2025
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WASHINGTON - Today, coinciding with Older Americans Month, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families, chaired by U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Doris Matsui (CA-07), introduced the Older Americans Bill of Rights. This resolution, which identifies and establishes fundamental rights that every older American and their families deserve, is centered around four pillars including: guaranteeing access to affordable, equitable and comprehensive health care; financial and retirement security for seniors and their families; full participation and contribution to their communities; and aging with dignity and respect.
Issues:SeniorsSocial SecuritySeniors and Medicaid
Schakowsky Statement Observing Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
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EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day:

“Today, on Memorial Day, we come together as Americans to recognize the brave men and women who answered the call of duty and lost their lives fighting to protect our nation and its ideals. These heroes made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our nation’s freedom.

“We will never forget those who lost their lives in battle, those who are missing in action, and those who are prisoners of war. We grieve with their families and continue to offer our unwavering support.

Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityVeterans
Representative Schakowsky Condemns Committee Passage of Republican Reconciliation Bill Stripping Health Coverage from Over 13 Million Americans
May 14, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement condemning the passage of the Republican Reconciliation Package through the Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill will come before the full House for a vote as soon as next week.
Issues:Seniors and MedicaidWomen's IssuesLGBTQ EqualityMedicaid & Children's Health Insurance ProgramHealth Care Workforce