Press Releases
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.
Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the President submitted his plan to close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility:
WASHINGTON DC- Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia:
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Justice Antonin Scalia. I extend my deepest condolences to them during this difficult time. Regardless of one’s thoughts on his decisions, there is no questioning his intellect or his love of our country. Justice Scalia was a one of a kind, larger than life personality whose absence will be deeply felt.”
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the Select Investigative Panel’s issuance of subpoenas:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today all Democratic Members of the Select Investigative Panel sent a letter to Chair Blackburn objecting to her plan to go forward with unilateral and unjustifiable subpoenas, over the objection of Ranking Member Schakowsky and without any Panel debate or vote.