Press Releases

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.

Washington, DC (March 22, 2013) — Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Peter King released a joint statement on sending a letter to the President urging a stronger rear visibility rule for vehicles:

Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) — Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Edward J. Markey released the following statement on the introduction of the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act:

Today Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Edward J. Markey introduced the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act, which closes major loopholes in the federal law that allows companies to use ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products known to damage human health and the environment.

Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on voting no on the Ryan budget:

Washington, DC (March 20, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces YOU CHOOSE, a website designed to give the American people a choice about the budget:

"I'm launching YOU CHOOSE today because I want to hear from my constituents and people around the country. Congress will be making budget choices over the coming days and weeks that will affect every person and business in our country. It is critical to acknowledge that the question facing us isn't just whether we solve our fiscal challenges, but how we do it.

Washington, DC (March 13, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky today introduced the Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act:

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky introduced the Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, which would ensure that colleges and universities have the resources and support they need to address the growing mental health needs of campus communities. Colleges and universities are often not equipped to respond to the mental health needs of students.

Washington, DC (March 14, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky introduced a resolution condemning Iran's government persecution of the Baha'i minority: