Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Senator Dick Durbin released the following statements to celebrate the signing of a bill to name the Post Office on Davis Street in Evanston after Abner J. Mikva. A favorite son of Evanston, Abner Mikva is one of the few Americans to have served in all three branches of the federal government – as a Congressman, the Chief Judge of the DC Circuit Court, and President Bill Clinton’s White House Counsel.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Senator Dick Durbin released the following statements to celebrate the signing of a bill to name the Post Office on Davis Street in Evanston after Abner J. Mikva. A favorite son of Evanston, Abner Mikva is one of the few Americans to have served in all three branches of the federal government – as a Congressman, the Chief Judge of the DC Circuit Court, and President Bill Clinton’s White House Counsel.

Today, Congresswoman Schakowsky released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized consent orders that continue to allow used car dealers to deceptively advertise cars with open safety recalls:

After three reports of toddler deaths in IKEA Malm dresser tip-over accidents, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky called for a full recall. In June, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA announced a recall, which included stopping the sale of unstable dressers and providing repair kits or refunds for consumers. Congresswoman Schakowsky also introduced the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act to improve the industry standard for dresser stability.

Chicago- This morning, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on two new reports that detail the importance of the Affordable Care Act:

Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement to call for further investigation into Russian election hacking:

“American elections should be determined by American voters free of foreign interference. I am deeply disturbed by reports from our intelligence community that Russian-backed hackers tried to influence our presidential election. This goes beyond politics or political party. We must take action to understand what happened and work in a bipartisan manner to address this threat to our democracy.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after both the House and Senate passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act:

“I am very pleased that Congress has now passed a water infrastructure bill authorizing $170 million in aid for the people of Flint, Michigan. I was devastated when I heard the stories of these families, both during my visit to Michigan and when Flint residents visited my office in September. I am disappointed that they had to suffer while House Republicans stalled negotiations, but I am relieved that they will finally get some of the federal aid they need.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the introduction of Legislation that would severely cut Social Security benefits:

“Republicans have proposed the most disastrous changes to Social Security since President George W. Bush tried to turn this national treasure over to Wall Street in 2004. Last night, as Congress left town for the holidays, Rep. Sam Johnson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security, offered the latest attack. He dropped a bill that would raise the retirement age to 69, cut benefits by more than a third, and reduce the annual cost-of-living adjustment.