Press Releases
Washington, DC (November 21, 2013) – Today Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) and Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) are joining in a symbolic one day fast with immigrant rights leaders who have been fasting for 10 days. On November 12th, Eliseo Medina of the SEIU, Dae Joong Yoon of NAKASEC, Cristian Avila of Mi Familia Vota, Lisa Sharon Harper of Sojourners, and Rev. Samuel Rodriguez of NHCLC began a fast on the National Mall, calling for Congress to pass immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship.
Washington, DC (November 20, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Council of Economic Advisers report:
“Today’s report from the Council of Economic Advisers provides more proof that the Affordable Care Act is working to lower medical inflation by providing greater value and efficiency in health care spending.
Washington, DC (November 15, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Republican bill Keep Your Health Plan Act:
“Today Republicans blocked consideration of a Democratic measure, which included language from my bill H.R. 3504 Consumer Protection and Rate Review Act. The language included would prevent consumers from paying an unreasonable insurance premium by allowing regulators to deny or modify excessive, unjustified or unfairly discriminatory rates in every state.
Washington, DC (November 14, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the National Fair Housing Alliance investigation:
Washington, DC (November 14, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the National Fair Housing Alliance investigation:
Washington, DC (November 12, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky statement on the passage of the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act:
“Today, with the passage of the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act, the House has taken another step forward in improving access to health care for people living with HIV/AIDS. As a cosponsor of this legislation, I am pleased that we are moving to allow organ donations from HIV-infected donors to HIV-positive patients on the waiting list for organ transplants.
Washington, DC (November 12, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky statement on the passage of the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act:
“The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act allows for enhanced research and education services to reduce premature births, a leading cause death in newborns.
Washington, DC (November 8, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the Obama Administration a final rule on mental health parity:
Washington, DC (November 8, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the Obama Administration a final rule on mental health parity:
Washington, DC (November 8, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day:
“On Monday we honor our brave veterans, who have served the United States by keeping us safe and promoting our democratic values and ideas overseas. This day is a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice these courageous men and women and their families have made for our country.