Press Releases
Washington, DC (July 17, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Republicans continuing to obstruct Obamacare:
"After throwing up roadblock after roadblock after roadblock to Obamacare, Republicans are now trying to delay access to care for millions of Americans on the grounds that we're not ready. Despite Republican obstructionism, we will be ready to go on January 1st — and not a day too soon.
Today, Consumer Watchdog released a report highlighting the potential damage that Keystone XL could have on Midwest consumers. The report, Keystone XL: Oil Industry Cash Machine, shows that with a completed pipeline, the current oil glut in the Midwest would be reduced or eliminated, resulting in cost increases of 20-40 cents per gallon of gasoline. Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement on the report:
Washington, DC (July 11, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the passage of the Republican-led Farm Bill:
"Today the House passed the Republican-led Farm Bill, over my strong objection. The bill completely eliminates Title IV, which covers nutrition programs, most notably the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called Food Stamps. SNAP provides temporary assistance to prevent hunger.
Washington, DC (July 10, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on HHS awarding grants to Illinois community health centers:
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $150 million in grants to help community health centers enroll uninsured Americans in new health coverage plans offered under Obamacare. Illinois health centers will receive $6,161,944.
Washington, DC (July 10, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky spoke on her amendment to the House Energy and Water Appropriation Bill:
Washington, DC (July 5, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after receiving the Woman of Impact award:
Washington, DC (July 4, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement celebrating Independence Day:
"On Independence Day, we are reminded of the ties that bind us together as Americans. On this date 237 years ago, men and women from all walks of life banded together around the principle that we are all created equal and are endowed with the unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Washington, DC (July 1, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the doubling of student loan rates:
Washington, DC (June 27, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Senate passage of immigration bill:
"I am pleased that the Senate passed a bipartisan immigration bill today and brought our nation one step closer to immigration reform. Today's vote is a major step toward fixing our broken immigration system and keeping families together. This victory is a tribute to the courageous grassroots advocates and determined leaders, like my Senator Dick Durbin, who helped craft this bipartisan legislation.
Mr. Speaker, like many of my colleagues, I am hearing from constituents who are looking but unable to find jobs, and who are now faced with cuts to their Federal unemployment insurance (UI) benefits because of the sequester.
These are people like Janice in Chicago, who last month wrote me, "Yesterday, I received an email from the Illinois Department of Employment Security stating that starting in June and through the month of September, my unemployment benefits will be reduced by 16.8% because of the budget sequester."