Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the 14th Anniversary of September 11th:
“Today, on the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we honor the thousands who lost their lives in this devastating terrorist attack on our country. We will never forget that horrifying day; even now we still grieve for the innocent lives that were taken away or changed forever.
Washington, DC – “Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats announced that the ongoing investigation into Planned Parenthood has shown what we already know – that Planned Parenthood did not break any laws and continues to provide excellent health care to millions of woman across the country. Over the past few months, the Committee has painstakingly conducted interviews and held bipartisan briefings, all of which have shown that there is no evidence of any wrongdoing by Planned Parenthood.
CHICAGO – “American workers are the best in the world. They teach our children, care for our sick and elderly, build our communities and much more. This Labor Day, we must recognize the tireless devotion of our working men and women – and stand up for them.
Throughout this year, I have been impressed and inspired by hard working Americans who are fighting for their rights. I have joined marches and protests with workers in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. – and the fight continues.
Evanston, IL – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement about the tragic murder of Fox Lake Police Officer Charles J. Gliniewicz on Tuesday:
CHICAGO – Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board in the Browning-Ferris Industries case revised standards for determining joint-employer status. The Board found that Browning-Ferris Industries was a joint-employer of workers hired by a contractor to staff the company’s recycling center. The joint-employer designation gives workers stronger employment protections and enhanced collective bargaining rights with large corporationsthat play a role in determining salaries, working conditions, and hours. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response:
On Sunday, August 23, I was interviewed by Bill Cameron for his show, Connected to Chicago that airs on WLS-890AM.
Topics included the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Clean Power Plan, O'Hare airport noise, the Rauner budget cuts, the Papal visit and 2016.
Click here to listen to the interview.
CHICAGO – Today is Women’s Equality Day, a time to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees that women have the right to vote in the United States. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement:
“I join many across the country today in celebrating Women’s Equality Day. Ninety-five years ago, advocacy from a dedicated group of women and like-minded men led to the 19th Amendment – ensuring that women in the United States have the right to vote.
CHICAGO – Today is Women’s Equality Day, a time to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees that women have the right to vote in the United States. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement:
“I join many across the country today in celebrating Women’s Equality Day. Ninety-five years ago, advocacy from a dedicated group of women and like-minded men led to the 19th Amendment – ensuring that women in the United States have the right to vote.
CHICAGO – Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on a new rule that the Environmental Protection Agency put out today to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
"I applaud the Obama Administration and the EPA for this common-sense proposed rule. There are steps we can take to reduce the harmful impacts of methane emissions, and this rule requires that those steps be taken by the oil and gas industries. Methane gas emissions contribute heavily to climate change and public health challenges, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.