Press Releases

WASHINGTON D.C. (October 5, 2011) — Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky offered an amendment to H.R. 2681, the "Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act.... H.R. 2681 would indefinitely delay the EPA's ability to reduce mercury emissions from cement kilns. Rep. Schakowsky's amendment would include in the bill's findings the scientific fact that mercury emitted from cement kilns is a potent neurotoxin that can damage the development of an infant's brain. Rep. Schakowsky issued this statement after a failed vote on the amendment:

WASHINGTON D.C. (October 5, 2011) —Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)released the following statement in support of a proposal by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Democrats for a new surtax on millionaires to pay for President Obama's jobs bill.

"I am optimistic about the proposal released today from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Democrats calling for the nation's most fortunate to pay their fair share. This proposal is a logical and fair mechanism to have "job creators... actually help to create jobs in this economy.

WASHINGTON D.C. (September 27, 2011) —Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)released the following statement in response to a just released letter written by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, that called for an extensive, burdensome investigation of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and 83 of its affiliates despite regular state and federal audits that have shown no evidence of misuse of funds.

WASHINGTON D.C. (September 27, 2011) —Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)released the following statement in response to a just released letter written by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, that called for an extensive, burdensome investigation of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and 83 of its affiliates despite regular state and federal audits that have shown no evidence of misuse of funds.

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One Year Later, Affordable Care Act Already Improving Coverage and Lowering Costs for Millions of Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 23, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the first anniversary of Patient's Bill of Rights in the Affordable Care Act.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 23, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the first anniversary of Patient's Bill of Rights in the Affordable Care Act.

"Today marks the first anniversary of the Patients' Bill of Rights -- consumer protections that are already working to provide health security for children, young adults, people with disabilities and seniors.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 21, 2011) — Today Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following response to President Obama's speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

"Today, President Barack Obama clearly restated the U.S. commitment to negotiated peace and the protection of human rights. In his remarks to the General Assembly of the United Nations, the President emphasized the importance not just of peace, but of human dignity and economic opportunity.

WASHINGTON DC (September 19, 2011) — Today, Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Dan Burton (R-Ind.) along with a bipartisan group of 56 members of the House introduced H.R. 2966, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011. The legislation is supported by hundreds of national and state animal rights organizations, including the Humane Society, the Animal Welfare Institute, and the ASPCA.