Press Releases

CHICAGO – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the announcement of the framework agreement for preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon:

“Today’s announcement of a framework for a comprehensive agreement between the United States, our allies, and Iran that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a significant diplomatic achievement.

The intrusive inspection regime that includes continuous surveillance of Iran’s enrichment facilities, uranium mines and mills, centrifuge production and storage facilities – the entire nuclear supply chain – makes it nearly impossible for Iran to ‘cheat’ without detection.

CHICAGO – Rep. Jan Schakowsky joined over three dozen members of Congress writing the House Appropriations Committee to request $25 million for Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding. These funds would aid those who strive to secure Synagogues, Temples and other institutions from hateful attacks. Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement on this issue:

Washington, D.C. – I am a long-time supporter of efforts to prevent harmful Medicare physician cuts by eliminating the inaccurate Sustainable Growth Rate formula. I have repeatedly cosponsored and voted for legislation to prevent those cuts. In 2007, 2009 and 2010, with my support, the House voted to fully repeal the SGR. Unfortunately, I could not support H.R. 2 today for three key reasons.

Legislation Would Improve Patient Care and Support America’s Nurses

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today to introduce the National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act, legislation that would establish minimum registered nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals, protect the rights of nurses to advocate on behalf of their patients and invest in training and retaining nurses to address the nationwide nursing shortage.

Washington, DC – “Five years ago President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. What is crystal clear today is that the ACA, which I proudly call Obamacare, is working.

There are 16.4 million Americans all across our country who now have affordable, quality health insurance because of Obamacare. Here of four striking examples of how Obamacare is making a huge difference the lives of residents in my Congressional District:

Friday Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joined Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs, Keith Ellison and Raul Grijalva in sending the below letter to Speaker John Boehner about the Sustained Growth Rate fix. It details their concerns regarding cost increases to seniors and people with disabilities. Please see the text of the letter and the official letter below.

March 20, 2015

The Honorable John Boehner

Speaker of the House of Representatives

United States Capitol

Washington, DC 20515

Dear Speaker Boehner:

Friday Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joined Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs, Keith Ellison and Raul Grijalva in sending the below letter to Speaker John Boehner about the Sustained Growth Rate fix. It details their concerns regarding cost increases to seniors and people with disabilities. Please see the text of the letter and the official letter below.

March 20, 2015

The Honorable John Boehner

Speaker of the House of Representatives

United States Capitol

Washington, DC 20515

Dear Speaker Boehner:

Friday Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joined Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs, Keith Ellison and Raul Grijalva in sending the below letter to Speaker John Boehner about the Sustained Growth Rate fix. It details their concerns regarding cost increases to seniors and people with disabilities. Please see the text of the letter and the official letter below.

March 20, 2015

The Honorable John Boehner

Speaker of the House of Representatives

United States Capitol

Washington, DC 20515

Dear Speaker Boehner: