Press Releases
WASHINGTON D.C. (November 16, 2012) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) has introduced H.Res. 810, a resolution urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue its cooperation with airports across the United States to implement noise mitigation plans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2012) — Today, Rep. Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released the following statement in response to reports of the serious situation developing in Gaza and southern Israel:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 11, 2012) — Today, Rep. Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:
"Last week, Americans went to the polls to exercise our right to choose our government. We enjoy these fundamental values because generations of American men and women have been willing to risk their lives in service of our country. Today, we honor all veterans — all men and women who fought to defend our nation and our democratic ideals and freedoms. We owe them an immense debt of gratitude.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 21, 2012) — Today, Rep. Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released the following statement in response to reports that Rep. Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released sensitive information on the Libya attack that may put lives at risk:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 18, 2012) — Today, Rep. Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released the following statement after the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional.
The House Republican Budget would make a number of significant changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and numerous other programs that benefit seniors. Their budget principles are simple: Make seniors pay much more for much less while enriching private insurers and drug companies; and put greater financial burdens on seniors.
More than 56 million Social Security recipients will see monthly payments go up by 1.7 percent
Washington, D.C. (October 16, 2012) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after today's announcement of a 1.7 percent cost-of-living increase for 56 million Social Security recipients:
September 21, 2012
Mr. Speaker, This is Constitution Week — when we celebrate our fundamental rights as Americans. Today, one of those most cherished rights -- the right to vote -- is under serious attack.
Recent efforts to suppress voter participation are designed to silence the voice of American voters — especially seniors, people of color, the poor, and young adults.
September 21, 2012
Thank you, Mr./Madam Speaker.
Today, this House will adjourn and will not meet again for almost two months - the earliest adjournment before an election in over 50 years.
Republicans are going to turn off the lights in this chamber, shutting down debate on matters of serious consequence to Americans and the economy.