Press Releases

Rep. Schakowsky and Chairman Crowley Call on Federal Government Agencies to Expand Outreach Efforts on Safe Sleeping After New York Infant Deaths
July 12, 2017
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(Washington, DC) – Following a series of infant deaths in New York City, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) today sent a letter to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Acting Director Anne Schuchat calling on the agencies to renew their outreach and education efforts on safe infant sleeping.

Issues:Consumer Protection
Schakowsky statement on Donald Trump Jr's ‘love' for Russia
July 11, 2017
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Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after Donald Trump Jr. released an email exchange that shows he sought to collude with the Russian government to influence our presidential election:

Issues:Foreign Policy/National Security
Schakowsky Statement on the Congressional Budget Office's analysis of the Senate Trumpcare bill
June 26, 2017
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office outlined exactly how much damage the Senate’s version of the bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act would do to Americans:

Issues:Health
Schakowsky statement on the fate of President Trump's Muslim ban at the Supreme Court
June 26, 2017
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Today, Rep. Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States announced they would hear a legal challenge to President Trump’s Muslim ban during their fall term:

Issues:Foreign Policy/National Security
As White House Prepares Gift to Big Pharma, Rep. Schakowsky and Lawmakers Press President Trump to Get Behind Real Solutions to Bring Down Prescription Drug Costs
June 23, 2017
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Group Urges President to Support Landmark Proposal to Actually Address Skyrocketing Drug Prices, A Major Driver of Health Care Costs
Issues:Health
180 House Democrats to Leadership: No Poison Pill Riders on FY 2018 Appropriations Bills
June 23, 2017
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Members send letter calling for passage of clean spending bills in order to avoid another harmful showdown over federal spending
Issues:Federal BudgetCommonsense Budgeting for All
Schakowsky statement on Senate Republican bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act
June 22, 2017
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Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after Senate Republicans finally unveiled their secret bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act:

Issues:Health
Schakowsky praises House passage of the Women, Peace, and Security Act
June 20, 2017
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Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 2484, the Women, Peace, and Security Act, which passed unanimously today. The bipartisan bill, which Rep. Schakowsky authored along with Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD), Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), and Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), promotes the participation of women in resolving conflicts around the world. A video of her remarks is below.

Issues:Foreign Policy/National Security
Schakowsky sues President Trump
June 20, 2017
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Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, joined nearly 200 Representatives and Senators as plaintiffs in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump concerning his apparent violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause. After the lawsuit was filed, Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement:

Issues:Foreign Policy/National Security
Rep Schakowsky celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month
June 19, 2017
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Today, Rep. Schakowsky released the following video message to commemorate Immigrant Heritage Month, which is celebrated from June 1st through the 30th.

The video can be accessed by clicking on the image above or by going here.

Issues:Immigration