Press Releases

Schakowsky Leads 55 Members in Letter Condemning Hamas Attacks, Urging Protection of Innocent Civilian Lives
October 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), alongside Reps. Mark Pocan (WI-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and James P. McGovern (MA-02) led 55 of their colleagues in condemning the terrorist attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel, calling for Israeli military operations to follow the rules of international humanitarian law, and continuing to work toward peace in the region.
Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityIsraelHuman Rights
Statement from Jewish Members of the House of Representatives Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Israel
October 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Schakowsky, Nadler, Schneider, Raskin, Auchincloss, Balint, Bonamici, Cohen, Frankel, Goldman, Gottheimer, Jacobs, Landsman, Levin, Magaziner, Manning, Moskowitz, Phillips, Schiff, Schrier, Sherman, Slotkin, Wasserman Schultz, and Wild issued the following joint statement in response to the terrorist attacks in Israel:

Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityIsraelHuman Rights
Schakowsky Statement on Influx of Migrants Arriving in Chicago
October 4, 2023
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EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and the Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement on the influx of migrants arriving in Chicago:

Issues:ImmigrationComprehensive Immigration Reform
Schakowsky Statement on Motion to Vacate the Speaker's Chair
October 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and the Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement ahead of today's vote to Vacate the Speaker's Chair:

"It took 15 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy to win the speakership, and what did he do immediately after winning? Hand the gavel over to the far-right extremists in his party. Kevin McCarthy has broken too many promises to count. The American people deserve better. Today, I will solemnly cast my vote to Vacate the Chair."

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Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution
September 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and the Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5860:

Issues:Federal Budget
Schakowsky, Watson Coleman Lead Introduction of Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
September 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced the reintroduction of the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act, legislation that would establish a nationwide pilot program to test the viability of a federally funded income support program that keeps more American families from experiencing permanent financial fallout and lasting poverty from a single unexpected crisis.
Issues:PovertyHunger in AmericaCivil and Human Rights
Schakowsky, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Protect Patients, Improve the Medical Device Recall Process
September 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced bicameral legislation to improve the medical device recall process in order to protect patients.  The Medical Device Recall Improvement Act would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish an electronic format for medical device recall notifications to streamline communication between device manufacturers, FDA, hospitals, and health care professionals.  It also would require manufacturers to include in recall notices information about how the recall could affect patients with medical devices and instruct hospitals and health care professionals to provide that information to patients.  The legislation was inspired by Illinois constituents who had shared their personal stories about medical harms and other concerns related to recalled devices.
Issues:Consumer ProtectionHealth
Schakowsky, Fitzpatrick, Crow, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Access to Multidisciplinary ALS Care
September 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Jason Crow (CO-06), and Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced the ALS Better Care Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure that ALS multidisciplinary clinics can provide quality, interdisciplinary care at no-cost for ALS patients.
Issues:HealthHealth Care WorkforceDiseases and Medical Research
Schakowsky, Barragán Reintroduce Legislation to End Fossil Fuel Expansion and Combat Climate Change
September 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) reintroduced the Future Generations Protection Act of 2023. This bill would help ensure a rapid shift away from fossil fuel to clean renewable energy.
Issues:Energy & EnvironmentClean Air/Clean WaterClimate ChangeGreen EnergyNuclear EnergyHealth
Schakowsky, DeLauro, Warren Introduce Legislation to Protect Part-Time Workers
September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in introducing the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act, legislation to strengthen protections for part-time workers and allow them to better balance their work schedules with personal and family needs. The legislation will address one of the primary issues that hourly workers face - work schedules that do not provide as many hours as they need to support their families - and provide additional protections and benefits for part-time workers.
Issues:LaborEconomy, Jobs & Taxes