Press Releases

Amid Republican Threats to Social Security, Schakowsky, Hoyle, Sanders, Warren Introducing Legislation to Increase Benefits and Extend Solvency Through 2096
February 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON – As Republicans threaten cuts to Social Security and other essential federal programs, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Val Hoyle (OR-04), along with U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA),  are introducing legislation that would expand Social Security benefits by $2,400 a year and ensure Social Security is fully funded for the next 75 years – all without raising taxes by one penny on over 93% of American households that make $250,000 or less.
Issues:SeniorsSocial SecuritySeniors and MedicaidHealth
Schakowsky Named Ranking Member of Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee
February 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after being named the Ranking Member on the Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee:

Issues:Consumer ProtectionPrivacy
Schakowsky Recognizes Black History Month
February 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, issued the following statement in recognition of Black History Month: “During Black History month, and every month, let us celebrate the invaluable contributions of generations of Black Americans and recognize the heroes who have fought so hard to make our nation a more equitable place. People like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., and my dear friend John Lewis, just to name a few. These Civil Rights icons, alongside countless everyday Americans, have pushed our nation forward.
Issues:Civil and Human Rights
Schakowsky, Pocan, Khanna Introduce Bill to Strengthen Medicare, Define Alternative Plans
January 31, 2023
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As we enter the second month of the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), are reintroducing the Save Medicare Act. This bill renames so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans, prohibits private insurers from using “Medicare” in plan titles or advertisements, and imposes significant fines for any insurer that engages in this deceptive practice.
Issues:Seniors
Schakowsky Recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day:

“Today, we recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day – the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than a million innocent people were brutally murdered. And it is a day when the international community honors the memories of the millions of lives lost to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust. We also recognize the survivors whose lives were forever changed, many of whom came to the 9th Congressional District of Illinois.

Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityHuman Rights
Schakowsky, Lee, DeGette, Pressley Reintroduce the EACH Act for Reproductive Justice
January 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON - U.S Representative Jan Schakowsky, Chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus Providers and Clinics Task Force, Reps. Barbara Lee and Diana DeGette, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs, and Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus Abortion Rights and Access Task Force, led a group of 163 members in reintroducing the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Healthcare (EACH) Act, bold legislation to guarantee abortion coverage regardless a patient’s health insurance.
Issues:Women's IssuesWomen's HealthHealth
Schakowsky, García, Trahan, Durbin, Duckworth, Booker Introduce Mentoring to Succeed Act
January 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-4), and Lori Trahan (MA-3), along with U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the bicameral Mentoring to Succeed Act in recognition of January as National Mentoring Month.  This legislation provides a strong, sustainable support system through mentorship to ensure that children who experience barriers like poverty, inadequate schooling, disability, adverse childhood experiences, or drug or alcohol abuse, can successfully transition to high school, college, and the workforce. 
Issues:Education
Schakowsky Statement on Meta Reinstating Trump's Facebook and Instagram Accounts
January 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after Meta announced they will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts:

Issues:Democracy and Voting RightsConsumer ProtectionOnline Protection
Schakowsky Statement on New Twitter Whistleblower
January 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement following the emergence of a new Twitter whistleblower:

Issues:Consumer ProtectionOnline Protection
Schakowsky, Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National CRNA Week
January 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Dave Joyce (R-OH) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Week. Since 2000, the last week of January has been known as "National CRNA Week," a time to honor the heroic work and expertise of CRNAs and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs). The nearly 60,000 practicing nursing anesthetists in the U.S. devote countless hours each year to saving lives and advancing patient care. This resolution honors CRNA's hard work and commitment to the well-being of Americans.

Issues:HealthHealth Care Workforce