Press Releases
Washington, DC (June 27, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky introduced H.R. 2539 the Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables Act today:
Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky introduced H.R. 2539 the Prioritizing Energy Efficient Renewables (PEER) Act. The legislation would permanently extend the Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind, geothermal, hydro, and marine power and eliminate the tax credit for intangible drilling costs, the domestic manufacturing tax credit for oil and gas, and the percentage depletion credit for oil and gas wells.
Washington, DC (June 26, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Supreme Court's Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act:
"I am overjoyed that today the Supreme Court found the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional.
"The majority held that Section 3 of DOMA deprived same-sex couples of equal protection under the law. This decision makes clear that same-sex couples can no longer be denied the over 1,000 federal rights and benefits that traditionally married couples enjoy.
Washington, DC (June 25, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on President Obama's Climate Action Plan:
"Today President Obama announced a new Climate Action Plan. The plan lays the groundwork for executive actions to come in the months and years ahead to reduce carbon emissions, address climate change, and help put the United States in position to lead the global clean energy revolution.
Washington, DC (June 25, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act:
"I am deeply disappointed that this morning, the Supreme Court struck down an integral part of the Voting Rights Act.
Washington, DC (June 24, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Department of Transportation delay on the rule to prevent backover deaths:
"Last week, the Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it would, for the fifth time, delay the finalization of a rule to prevent rear backover deaths. I am angered and disappointed by the NHTSA's decision to finalize the rule to prevent these preventable incidents.
Washington, DC (June 20, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on World Refugee Day:
Rep. Jan Schakowsky and State Representative Laura Fine Host Community Forum on Monday, June 24th. Please stop by for an update on senior issues in Washington D.C. and Springfield and share your thoughts and concerns with your state and federal public servants.
Monday, June 24, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Glenview Senior Center
2400 Chestnut Ave.
See more information here.
Washington, DC (June 17, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on National Small Business Week:
Mr. Speaker, I rise to tell my colleagues about one of my constituents, Heriberto León, who wrote recently to explain the real-life consequences of the sequester, for him and for our country.
Mr. León is not asking Congress for much — he simply wants to be able to do his job as an EPA community involvement coordinator, helping to improve access to clean air and clean water for communities in the Chicagoland area.
Washington, DC — The House of Representatives approved a defense authorization bill today containing a measure that will require that military-branded garments made in Bangladesh and sold at base retail stores owned by the Department of Defense, known as exchanges, comply with an enforceable fire and building safety accord that will improve conditions in Bangladesh ready-made garment factories. The amendment was authored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and George Miller (D-Calif.).