Press Releases

Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Families of Medicaid Recipients
March 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Aging and Families, reintroduced the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act. This legislation would repeal the federal mandate that requires state Medicaid programs go after families and estates for repayment of Medicaid long-term care services.
Issues:SeniorsSeniors and MedicaidConsumer ProtectionFinancial Protections
Schakowsky Statement on Casimir Pulaski Day
March 4, 2024
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EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, released the following statement commemorating Casimir Pulaski Day: 

“Happy Casimir Pulaski Day to all those celebrating in our community, and across the state of Illinois! Today, we celebrate the extraordinary life of General Casimir Pulaski and reflect upon the great impact that one immigrant crossing the ocean over two hundred years ago had on the founding of our nation.   

Issues:Immigration
Schakowsky, Jayapal, DeLauro Lead Effort to Protect Enrollees on Medicare Advantage
March 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) are leading 60 lawmakers in calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to enact urgent reforms to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Unlike Traditional Medicare, MA plans are administered by private insurers and have been found to be fraught with waste, fraud, and abuse, often sacrificing patient outcomes for higher corporate profit.
Issues:SeniorsHealthMedicare
Schakowsky, Warren Reintroduce Legislation to Crack Down on Price Gouging by Giant Corporations
February 15, 2024
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) reintroduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2024, which would protect consumers and prohibit corporate price gouging. The bill would authorize the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general to enforce a federal ban against grossly excessive price increases, regardless of a seller’s position in a supply chain. 
Issues:Economy, Jobs & Taxes
Schakowsky, Jayapal Statement on Announcement of DED for Palestinians
February 14, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following joint statement after the announcement that the Biden Administration would heed their call to designate Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) for Palestinians:
Issues:ImmigrationForeign Policy/National SecurityHuman Rights
Schakowsky Statement on Lunar New Year
February 10, 2024
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EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement commemorating Lunar New Year:
Schakowsky to Vote Against House GOP's Israel Security Supplemental
February 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement on her opposition to H.R. 7217:

“The extremist Republicans’ Israel Security Supplemental is another cynical political game that alienates our allies in Ukraine, denies urgently needed assistance to Palestinian civilians, and leaves out funding to protect our places of worship. I cannot, in good conscience, vote for this bill.

Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityIsrael
Schakowsky, Doggett Lead Colleagues in Letter Supporting TRIPS waivers for COVID-19 Therapeutics and Diagnostics
February 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, and U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Subcommittee on Health, led lawmakers in a letter to United States Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai, urging her to support Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waivers related to COVID-19 therapeutics and diagnostics at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Issues:HealthDiseases and Medical ResearchTrade
Schakowsky Statement Commemorating Black History Month
February 1, 2024
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“During Black History Month, we celebrate Black culture, Black leaders, Black innovation, and Black triumphs. We remember the struggles endured by Civil Rights icons like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., and my dear friend John Lewis. It was their ‘good trouble,’ along with many others, that paved the way for future generations to have a better life. As we reflect on the great strides we have made, we recognize the work that remains to truly become an equitable and just society.
Issues:Democracy and Voting RightsCivil and Human RightsHealth
Schakowsky, Grijalva, Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act
January 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07), and Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) reintroduced the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Restoration Act. The bill modernizes and improves SSI by streamlining the claiming process, increasing asset limits, setting the minimum benefit at 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, and eliminating punitive reductions in benefits.

Issues:SeniorsPoverty