Press Releases

Schakowsky Statement on Anti-Competitive Practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers
June 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, issued the following statement in advance of today’s FTC open meeting:
Issues:SeniorsConsumer ProtectionDrug Safety
Schakowsky, Members of Illinois Delegation Meet with Census Bureau Director on Illinois Count
June 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, and members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation today met virtually with U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert L. Santos about the results of the 2020 Decennial Census after Illinois was found to likely have been undercounted at a rate of 1.97 percent.
Issues:Democracy and Voting Rights
Schakowsky Opening Remarks at Consumer Protection and Commerce Hearing on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act
June 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing entitled “Protecting America's Consumers: Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Data Privacy and Security.”
Issues:Consumer ProtectionOnline Protection
Schakowsky Commemorates LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 10, 2022
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EVANSTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chairwoman of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month:
Issues:Civil and Human RightsLGBTQ Equality
Schakowsky, Bilirakis Announce Hearing on Bipartisan Data Privacy Legislation
June 8, 2022
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Representatives Jan Schakowsky and Gus Bilirakis, Chair and Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, announced an upcoming hearing on comprehensive federal data privacy legislation.
Issues:Consumer ProtectionPrivacy
Schakowsky Statement on Passage of the Protect Our Kids Act
June 8, 2022
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Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, voted to protect communities and save lives with a strong legislative package to address gun violence.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
Schakowsky Requests Nearly $27 Million in Funding for 9th Congressional District
June 6, 2022
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EVANSTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced that she has requested $26,933,359 in FY2023 funding from the House Appropriations Committee for 15 projects across the 9th Congressional District.
Issues:Federal Budget
Schakowsky Welcomes Two Chicago Starbucks Franchises to Workers United Labor Union
May 26, 2022
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EVANSTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and a proud dues-paying Workers United member, issued the following statement on the unionization of two Edgebrook Starbucks locations:

"I am ecstatic to learn that workers at two Starbucks locations in my district voted to unionize. These two franchises are the first in Chicago to unionize, and I hope many others follow in their footsteps. Unions provide a collective voice at work, allowing workers to push for better working conditions and wages. Unions improve not just the well-being of their members but the public at large.

Issues:LaborCreating Good Jobs
Schakowsky, Levin, McGovern, Pressley, and Wilson Lead Colleagues in Urging USAID to Ensure Food Security in Haiti
May 26, 2022
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EVANSTON – This week, Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), alongside Reps. Andy Levin (MI-09), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24), led a letter to United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Power urging her to act to ensure food security in Haiti.
Issues:PovertyGlobal Health
Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Reintroduced in House
May 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Energy and Commerce Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, and Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) reintroduced the Price Relief, Innovation, and Competition for Essential Drugs (PRICED) Act to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible for Americans across the nation.

Issues:HealthDiseases and Medical Research