Press Releases

Today, Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection (DCCP) Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky led the Democratic members of the Subcommittee, including Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, on a letter requesting further hearings to examine the Equifax data breach and bipartisan cooperation on legislation to protect consumers’ data. The letter, sent to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden and DCCP Chairman Bob Latta, acknowledged the importance of DCCP’s initial efforts, but highlighted how the Subcommittee’s initial hearing fell short, saying:

Morton Grove, IL – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library announced that Morton Grove’s Doughboy Statue was recognized as a “WWI Centennial Memorial” as part of the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials initiative.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following Statement after the Trump Administration announced a regulation undoing the birth control mandate of the Affordable Care Act:

“President Trump’s shameful war on women rages on. By ending the birth control mandate, the President and his Administration are allowing employers to stand in the way of women accessing the healthcare that they and their doctors have deemed necessary.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, spoke out against the Republican Budget during debate on the House floor. Congresswoman Schakowsky opposed attacks on Medicare, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), among others – all so Republicans can provide enormous tax cuts to millionaires, billionaires, and America’s wealthiest corporations. A video of her remarks is included below.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, joined more than 180 members of Congress, including the entire House Democratic Leadership, on a letter urging President Trump to recertify Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as the “Iran Deal”. The letter, led by Representatives David Price (D-NC) and Ted Deutch (D-FL), comes in response to recent suggestions by President Trump that the administration may withhold certification of Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA, which must be re-certified every three months under the terms of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA). After signing the letter, Rep.

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Blue Collar Caucus Co-Chairs Brendan Boyle and Marc Veasey introduced the Patriot Employer Act. This bill would provide a tax credit to employers that invest in American jobs, pay fair wages, encourage employment of veterans and people with disabilities, and provide their employees with robust benefit packages. It would also close a tax loophole that incentivizes corporations to send jobs overseas. After introducing the bill, the Representatives released the following statements:

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Ranking Member of the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, reintroduced her Secure and Protect Americans’ Data Act (SPADA) in advance of former Equifax CEO Richard Smith’s appearance in her subcommittee tomorrow. The bill would enhance data security and require prompt notification and ongoing assistance to consumers in the event of a breach.

“Equifax jeopardized the data security of 143 million Americans, and it responded incompetently in the aftermath. We don’t just need answers. We need action.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas, Nevada last night.

“Unspeakable violence terrorized and devastated Las Vegas last night. I cannot imagine the fear and horror that was experienced by tens of thousands of concertgoers outside of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. My thoughts today are with every victim, anyone injured, all those in attendance, and anyone whose loved ones were affected by this national tragedy.