Press Releases

Washington, DC (August 31, 2013) - Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following response to President Obama's statement on Syria:

I believe that President Obama has made the right decision to bring this critical issue to Congress. We need to determine the best way to respond to the heinous use of chemical weapons in Syria and how we can act effectively to protect civilians from further massacres.

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Washington, DC (August 28, 2013) - Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington:

Washington, DC (August 14, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06) Co-chairs of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force released the following statement on the 78th Anniversary of Social Security:

Washington, DC (August 6, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Voting Rights Act:

"Today, I am happy to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Because of the actions of so many Americans, the Voting Rights Act was passed, ensuring that all Americans have the right to go to the polls, cast their votes, and participate in the American democratic process.

Washington, DC (August 2, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on introducing H.R. 2983 the SHARED Act:

"Last year, I met with a 4th grade constituent named Lily McSheffery. She was concerned about the impact of oil and gas drilling on sources of drinking water, and was determined to do something about it. She urged me to introduce a law that would protect consumers from contamination associated with drilling operations.

Washington, DC (July 31, 2013) — Reps. Schakowsky, Johnson, Honda and Tsongas reintroduced the Women, Peace, and Security Act today:

Washington, DC (July 30, 2013) — The House Democratic Seniors Task Force released the following statement on the anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid:

Statement from the Seniors Task Force Co-chairs

Schakowsky Floor Speech

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Washington, DC (July 19, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Republican Bill the "Letting Students Down Act":

"Quality education is the key to success, which is why it is so disappointing that the Republicans brought to the House floor H.R.5 also called the "Letting Students Down Act" today, a bill that was passed without a single Democratic vote.