Press Releases
Studies show that one-half of all chronic mental illness begins by age 14 and three-quarters by age 24
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) will travel to Cuba on Sunday with President Obama. Obama will be only the second sitting U.S. President to visit Cuba after Calvin Coolidge’s visit in 1928.
Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement after violent attacks in Israel which led to the death of American student Taylor Force:
“I am disturbed and saddened to learn of the death of former U.S. Army officer and Vanderbilt student Taylor Force who was senselessly murdered in Tel Aviv yesterday. This attack wounded 10 other innocent victims and is yet another tragic example of violence in the region. It is time to seek long-lasting solutions to stop these recurring cycles of horrific violence."
Today is International Women’s Day, and I join with my sisters around the globe in celebrating the accomplishments of women and in committing to tear down the barriers that prevent every girl and woman from enjoying equality of opportunity.
Today, Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA-34) and Seniors Task Force Co-Chairs, Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Doris Matsui (CA-06), released the following statement after sending a letter along with 88 other House Democrats to Speaker Paul Ryan urging him to bring forward a budget that does not include further cuts seniors programs.
Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after it was announced that Honduran indigenous and environmental rights activist Berta Cáceres was murdered:
Select Investigative Panel
Hearing on “Bioethics and Fetal Tissue”
Wednesday, March 2, 1016
Thank you, Madam Chair. I want to make two key points.
First, fetal tissue research has saved millions of lives and has the potential to save millions more. That is why many Republicans have long supported – and should continue to support – the use of fetal tissue for research purposes.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, which will ensure that children and vulnerable individuals in immigration proceedings have access to counsel and receive legal orientation about their rights and responsibilities under immigration law.
Committee Leaders Respond to Insufficient Results After Testing Deadly Takata Air Bags
Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the investigation into defective Takata airbag inflators.