Press Releases
Mr. Speaker, like many of my colleagues, I am hearing from constituents who are looking but unable to find jobs, and who are now faced with cuts to their Federal unemployment insurance (UI) benefits because of the sequester.
Washington, DC (June 27, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky introduced H.R. 2539 the Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act today:
Washington, DC (June 26, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Supreme Court's Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act:
"I am overjoyed that today the Supreme Court found the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional.
Washington, DC (June 25, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on President Obama's Climate Action Plan:
Washington, DC (June 25, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act:
"I am deeply disappointed that this morning, the Supreme Court struck down an integral part of the Voting Rights Act.
Washington, DC (June 24, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Department of Transportation delay on the rule to prevent backover deaths:
Washington, DC (June 20, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on World Refugee Day:
Rep. Jan Schakowsky and State Representative Laura Fine Host Community Forum on Monday, June 24th. Please stop by for an update on senior issues in Washington D.C. and Springfield and share your thoughts and concerns with your state and federal public servants.
Monday, June 24, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Glenview Senior Center
2400 Chestnut Ave.
Washington, DC (June 17, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on National Small Business Week:
Mr. Speaker, I rise to tell my colleagues about one of my constituents, Heriberto León, who wrote recently to explain the real-life consequences of the sequester, for him and for our country.