Press Releases
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN HONORING DR. DOROTHY IRENE HEIGHT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined her colleagues in approving House Resolution 55 honoring Dr. Dorothy Irene Height.
"Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join with my colleagues in passing House Resolution 55, honoring Dr. Dorothy Irene Height as an activist and crusader for human rights. Dr. Height has dedicated her life to serving her community. She affected great change in the areas of women's empowerment, social welfare, economic development, and civil and human rights," Schakowsky said.
JOINT STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES JAN SCHAKOWSKY AND JIM MCGOVERN FROM BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - U.S. Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) are concluding a six-day visit to Colombia. Schakowsky and McGovern issued the following joint statement before returning to the United States.
"We are here in Colombia as United States policymakers to meet with all sectors of Colombian society and to evaluate U.S. efforts in this extraordinary country.
COALITION INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO GUARANTEE WOMEN ABROAD ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
SCHAKOWSKY SAYS LAW IS NEEDED IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S ANTI-CHOICE AGENDA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined a coalition of House and Senate members to introduce the Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2001. The lead sponsors of the legislation are Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA).
SCHAKOWSKY APPLAUDS LIFETIME TV CAMPAIGN
TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
JOINS JANE FONDA, EVE ENSLER AND OTHERS AT A CAPITOL HILL NEWS CONFERENCE TO UNVEIL "OUR LIFETIME COMMITMENT" INITIATIVE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today applauded the unprecedented campaign to stop violence against women spearheaded by V-Day and Lifetime Television. The "Our Lifetime Commitment" initiative will provide victims with information and support and is also aimed at encouraging awareness and action by Congress.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE PRESIDENT BUSH TO APPOINT HOLOCAUST ENVOY
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representatives Henry Waxman (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Louise Slaughter (D-NY), and Martin Frost (D-TX) joined with 51 Members of Congress yesterday in letters urging President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell to maintain a high-level commitment to the issue of Holocaust restitution.
Representative Schakowsky said, "It is imperative that the Bush administration continue the U.S. commitment to securing some measure of justice for those who suffered in the Holocaust and to the families of those who perished."
STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE JAN SCHAKOWSKY ON ISRAELI ELECTION AND IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 34
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today voted in support of H.Con.Res. 4, which was approved by the House. Schakowsky inserted the following statement in the Congressional Record.
"Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join in strong support of House Concurrent Resolution 34, congratulating the people and the Prime Minister-elect of Israel on the success of the February 6, 2001 election.
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN HONORING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) earlier this week joined her colleagues in approving House Resolution 28 honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
The statement below was inserted in the Congressional Record.
SCHAKOWSKY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN APPROVING RESOLUTION EXPRESSING
SYMPATHY FOR VICTIMS OF EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA AND PROMISING U.S. SUPPORT
SCHAKOWSKY IS ORIGINAL COSPONSOR OF H.CON.RES. 15
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today joined her colleagues in approving a resolution expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake in India.