Press Releases
SCHAKOWSKY calls for end to horse slaughter
WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today hailed the passage of H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, a bill she sponsored and argued in favor of before the successful Floor vote.Schakowsky's complete statement follows:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, which would put an end to the deplorable practice of slaughtering American horses for consumption.
SCHAKOWSKY renews call for passage of kids and cars safety act
WASHINGTON, DC--U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined Senators Clinton and Sununu, Congressman Peter King, parents of children killed in preventable auto accidents, and consumer leaders to renew the call for passage of the Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act (HR 2230 and S. 1948).
Schakowsky's statement, as prepared for delivery, is below:
SCHAKOWSKY CALLS FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL
Joins Rep. Stark in introduction of AMERICARE Health Act
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined colleagues in introducing a bill that would address the health care crisis facing America. Below is the full text of Rep. Schakowsky's statement:
SCHAKOWSKY, HOUSE DEMS, CALL ON HASTERT TO SEEK APOLOGY FROM IRAQI PRIME MINISTER MALIKI
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) joined colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Hastert, asking him to seek an apology for statements made my Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki. Below is the full statement of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky:"Thank you for coming today.
Press Release
July 20, 2006
SCHAKOWSKY STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH ISRAEL
Votes for resolution condemning attacks against Israel
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today released the following statement following the passage of H.Res. 921, a resolution condemning the recent attacks against Israel, supporting Israel's right to defend itself, and holding terrorists and their state-sponsors accountable for their actions:
SCHAKOWSKY SAYS BUSH VETO SNUFFS OUT HOPES OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS, IMPERILS FUTURE OF MEDICINE IN AMERICA
Rises in support of override of President's veto of life-saving stem cell research
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today issued the following statement on the House vote and President Bush's veto to cut off stem cell research that could provide life-changing medical breakthroughs for millions of Americans:
SCHAKOWSKY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ATTEMPT TO INCLUDE DISCRIMINATION IN CONSTITUTION
Says same sex couples do not threaten marriage
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today delivered the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to the Federal Marriage Amendment:
SCHAKOWSKY LAUDS PASSAGE OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT, CONDEMNS AMENDMENTS THAT THREATEN MINORITY EQUALITY
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky today delivered the following statement in support of the Voting Rights Reauthorization Act on the floor of the House of Representatives:
SCHAKOWSKY TAKES ACTION TO PROTECT U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT
WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Jan Schakowsky, ranking member on the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, in a mark-up before the Energy and Commerce Committee today introduced two amendments that would ensure that foreign investments in the U.S. do not threaten homeland security, and would protect the environment against a hazardous substance.
Schakowsky's committee statement is below: