Press Releases
Washington, DC (April 17, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement following the failure of the Senate to break a filibuster on a bill to require background checks for gun purchasers by a vote of 54 to 46:
"Today is not the end of the debate to protect our children and our communities from gun violence. Those who have come together to push for action — mothers and grandmothers, doctors and nurses, law enforcement officials, mayors and most gun owners — will continue their efforts and they will be successful. I am proud to stand with them.
Washington, DC (April 16, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky's remarks before the Committee on Rules today in support of the Schakowsky Amendment to the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act:
Washington, DC (April 11, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky voiced her opposition to chained CPI as part of any budget deal today at the Congressional Progressive Caucus press conference:
Washington, DC (April 10, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on voting against the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act:
"Our country is facing serious cyber threats and all Americans will benefit from strong cybersecurity protections. However the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) must balance cybersecurity concerns with measures that protect the privacy and civil liberties that Americans deserve. I voted against CISPA because I believe that balance hasn't been achieved in the current bill.
Washington, DC (April 10, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on President Obama's budget:
"President Obama's budget recognizes the need to invest in education and children, create good jobs, and eliminate the harsh, across-the-board cuts from sequestration. Those are necessary steps but they can't come at the expense of seniors and programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
Washington, DC (April 9, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Equal Pay Day:
Washington, DC (March 26, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after participating in a forum to highlight economic struggles of part-time workers:
"Today I was honored to participate in a Forum to highlight the economic struggles of part-time workers. Almost a quarter of our workforce is now composed of part-time workers, yet many of them do not have access to critical work-related health and retirement benefits. To correct that problem I have introduced the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights.
Washington, DC (March 23, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the 3rd anniversary of the Affordable Care Act:
"Three years ago, President Barack Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, the most significant law in half a century. Obamacare ends insurance abuses, makes healthcare affordable, improves Medicare and Medicaid for seniors and people with disabilities, and provides coverage to uninsured Americans.