Press Releases
Washington, DC (January 2, 2014) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on affordable health coverage through the Affordable Care Act:
Washington, DC (December 19, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the NSA advisory panel recommendations:
“I’m pleased that President Obama requested a review of the National Security Agency’s practices and that we now have the recommendations from the advisory panel. This gives us the opportunity to have a robust debate and to make the positive changes needed to ensure that we protect individual privacy and national security concerns in a more balanced way.
“Last week I signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation, which contains provisions similar to those offered by President Obama’s advisory panel.”
Washington, DC (December 12, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on her vote against the budget deal:
Washington, DC (December 11, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the USA Freedom Act:
“Today, I signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 3361, the USA Freedom Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is a serious and substantive step toward reining in the sweeping surveillance powers that Congress has given the government. As a longtime-opponent of both the USA Patriot Act and the FISA Amendments Act, I believe that the USA Freedom Act strikes a better balance between protecting our national security and safeguarding the civil liberties that we, as Americans, hold dear.
Washington, DC (December 10, 2013) – Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Sam Farr and Jim McGovern released the following joint statement on the Honduran elections:
“We wish to express our congratulations to the people of Honduras for their commitment to democracy as demonstrated by the participation in recent elections.
Washington, DC (December 9, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky and colleagues send letter to President Obama expressing concern over negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership:
Washington, DC (December 6, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Silent Skies Act:
This week, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Joe Crowley and six other members of Congress, introduced H.R. 3650, the Silent Skies Act, legislation to require airlines to expedite the development of technologies to reduce airplane noise in their existing fleets.
Washington, DC (December 6, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela:
“Today the world lost a fierce and courageous leader with the passing of Nelson Mandela. From fighting for justice even while a prisoner for 27 years to becoming South Africa’s President, Nelson Mandela taught us all the lesson of humility, sacrifice and forgiveness. His lessons and legacy will live on in South Africa and throughout the world.”
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Washington, DC (December 2, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Illinois pension proposal:
Washington, DC (November 26, 2013) – Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement on the new data that shows Obamacare helped seniors save $8.9 billion on prescription drugs nationwide:
“According to new data released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, seniors and persons with disabilities in Illinois saved $333 million on their prescription drug costs, since Obamacare was enacted in 2010. By closing the gap in prescription drug coverage known as the donut hole, we are making access to prescription drugs more affordable –ensuring that seniors and people with disabilities can afford to get the medications they need. And every year, those savings will grow.