Press Releases
January 11, 2000
September 27, 1999
HOUSE PASSES BILL TO INCREASE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIESFOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESSCHAKOWSKY PROVISION EXAMINING HUD GRANT FORMULA INCLUDED IN BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today hailed the passage of H.R. 202, a bill designed to increase housing opportunities for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today hailed the passage of H.R. 202, a bill designed to increase housing opportunities for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities.
"We have been witnessing a steady decrease in available subsidized housing for seniors and persons with disabilities, and today's action is a very important step in our efforts to avert a looming housing crisis," Schakowsky said.
September 26, 1999
September 24, 1999
September 24, 1999
September 24, 1999
SCHAKOWSKY CALLS HR 1875 A BLOW AGAINST CONSUMER & SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL RIGHTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in reaction to the passage of H.R. 1875, the Interstate Class Action Jurisdiction Act of 1999.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in reaction to the passage of H.R. 1875, the Interstate Class Action Jurisdiction Act of 1999.
"I am disappointed that the House of Representatives approved H.R. 1875, the Interstate Class Action Jurisdiction Act of 1999. This legislation is unnecessary.
September 23, 1999
September 23, 1999
September 22, 1999
SCHAKOWSKY -- TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR CONGRESS TO PASS GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION THIS YEAR
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today warned that time is running out for Congress to pass gun safety legislation this year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today warned that time is running out for Congress to pass gun safety legislation this year.
"In just a short period of time, I attended three funerals in my home town of Evanston. I cried with grieving parents burying their children because of senseless gun violence. I do not want to attend any more funerals, console any more parents, or bury any more children," Schakowsky said.
September 21, 1999
SCHAKOWSKY HAILS EFFORTS TO REFORM 1996 IMMIGRATION LAW
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in support of efforts to reform current immigration laws. Groups from across the nation held a news conference in Washington, D.C. last week to bring attention to the harsh effect current immigration laws have on U.S. citizens and legal immigrants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement in support of efforts to reform current immigration laws. Groups from across the nation held a news conference in Washington, D.C. last week to bring attention to the harsh effect current immigration laws have on U.S. citizens and legal immigrants.