Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC (July 22, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to reports of an email sent by Rep. Allen West to Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz:
 "Three days have gone by since Rep. Allen West (R-FL) emailed a sexist rant to Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz in which he engaged in extremely inappropriate name-calling. He said, "You are the most vile, unprofessional and despicable member of the US etc. " Adding to the blatant sexism, he said, "You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore shall not be afforded due respect from me,... demanding she "shut the heck up....
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), and National Women's Law Center (NWLC) Co-President Marcia D. Greenberger applaud the release of a report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) advocating that contraception services, supplies, education and counseling — without cost-sharing requirements — be included as a preventive health service to be included in all new health insurance plans.
WASHINGTON, DC (July 19, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) sent a letter yesterday to the Window Covering Manufacturers Association urging the industry group to revise voluntary safety standards for window covering products to prevent future child deaths from strangulation. WCMA represents the largest number of window covering manufacturers and can influence substantial change throughout the industry.Â
Washington, D.C. (Monday, July 18, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's nomination of Richard Cordray, former Attorney General of Ohio, to head the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
 "I am encouraged by President Obama's nomination of Richard Cordray to lead the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and I urge the Senate to act swiftly to confirm his nomination.
Washington, D.C. (Friday, July 15, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in recognition of the 46th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act:
 "Since President Lyndon Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law 46 years ago, the landmark measure has proven its capacity to help seniors live independently and improve their quality of life.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force, led by co-chairs Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), sent a letter to President Obama asking that he protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security as he continues to work on a deal to raise the debt ceiling. The Task Force stressed that cuts to benefits in these programs would have a profoundly negative impact on the lives, and health, of older Americans.
Washington, D.C. (July 8, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement today after the Department of Labor reported that the economy added 18,000 jobs in June and unemployment rose to 9.2 percent:
 "Today's jobs numbers underscore what should be obvious:  the focus of Congress and the Administration needs to shift immediately to addressing the jobs crisis.  Putting people back to work in good jobs must be priority number one for the good of American families and for the economy.Â
WASHINGTON, DC (June 24, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA), and Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today announced the introduction of the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011. The legislation will close major loopholes in federal law that allow companies to use ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products known to damage human health and the environment.
Washington, D.C. (Thursday, June 23, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in reaction to news that Republican leadership has pulled out of deficit talks led by Vice President Joseph Biden:
Washington, D.C. (Wednesday, June 22, 2011) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama's announcement of plans to begin withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan this summer:
"I am pleased that President Obama has begun to articulate a plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. However, I am concerned about the pace of the drawdown, and I urge the President to go beyond the reductions he announced tonight and lay out a plan for a swift and sizeable redeployment of U.S. forces.