Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC (January 4, 2012) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement following President Barack Obama's recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Washington, DC (December 23, 2011) - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement todayin response to House passage of a two month extension of middle class tax cuts, unemployment insurance, and the Medicare physician payment rate:

WASHINGTON, DC (December 21, 2011) — Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky and 11 House colleagues sent a letter to the White House urging President Obama, USAID and State Department to review the current interpretation of the Helms Amendment, which limits but does not prohibit abortion funding.

Ridgewood High School Creates Jobs & Saves Tens of Thousands in Energy Costs

NORRIDGE, IL (December 20, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) visited Ridgewood High School yesterday to talk with students about the importance of civic engagement and tour the soundproofing renovations designed to mitigate the noise from nearby O'Hare International Airport. In addition, the renovations are expected to reduce the school's energy costs by 25%. Schakowsky helped secure the funding for the project.

WASHINGTON, DC (December 20, 2011) — Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky and 15 House colleagues sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency ("FHFA...) Acting Director Edward DeMarco calling on the agency to end legal obstructionism against states and localities with ordinances designed to protect communities from damage caused by abandoned properties.

WASHINGTON, DC (December 20, 2011) — Today on the House floor, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) made the following statement in response to House Republican opposition to H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011:

"I thank you gentlemen for yielding.

Don't blame Congress for not working together. Blame the House Republicans -- who can't even work with each other.

Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force Co-Chairs Statement on House Republican Refusal to Protect Seniors

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today,House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force co-chairs Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement in response to House Republican opposition to H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011:

Washington, DC (December 19, 2011) - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement todayin response to a White House announcement that President Obama issued an executive order to establish a National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security: