Press Releases
SCHAKOWSKY HAILS HOUSEFAILURE TO PASS NRA GUN BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) called the House's failure to pass gun legislation written by the National Rifle Association and the gun lobby a victory for the American people. The House passed another measure that would allow the posting of the Ten Commandments in public buildings, including classrooms.
Schakowsky said, "The House's answer to gun violence is Ten Commandments in the classroom, while the Senate gave us common sense gun safety legislation."
SCHAKOWSKY DENOUNCES ASSAULT ON FIRST AMENDMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-CA) today denounced the assault on the First Amendment and called this attack "an intrusion into the personal lives of every American."
Schakowsky spoke today on the House Floor against an amendment offered by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Henry Hyde (R-IL) during debate on the juvenile justice bill. She said, "Far from 'putting parents in charge', this Culture of Violence Amendment puts 'Big Brother' squarely in control of the games, art, movies, books, and other materials available to our children."
SCHAKOWSKY, WOMEN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS JOIN PRESIDENT ATROSE GARDEN TO CALL ON CONGRESS TO PASS GUN SAFETY BILLS
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today participated in a Rose Garden news conference with President Clinton and a bipartisan group of women House members to call on Congress to pass gun safety measures.
The measures include the sale of child-safety locks with each handgun, instant background checks at gun shows, and the importation ban of ammunition magazines with a capacity of ten or more rounds of ammunitions.
REPRESENTATIVE SCHAKOWSKY, AMERICAN LEGION PRESENTU.S. FLAG TO IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN HONOR OF FLAG DAYEVENT HELD AT THE CHINESE MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and the American
Legion Auxiliary Unit #473 presented a U.S. flag to immigrants and refugees learning U.S.
civics and history at the Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA).
The flag donation was made during an official ceremony held on Flag Day, June 14, 1999.
SCHAKOWSKY HAILS DEMOCRATIC HOMEOWNERSHIP LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today hailed the Democratic homeownership legislative agenda. The agenda was unveiled during a news conference attended by Democratic members of the Banking Committee, lawmakers, and consumer and community groups.
Schakowsky, a member of the Housing and Community Opportunity Banking Subcommittee, said, "The Democrats are committed to helping those who wish to own their own home and have a piece of the American Dream."
SCHAKOWSKY, SANDERS RELEASE LETTER CALLING ON PRESIDENT TO HOLD FIRM IN PROTECTING MEDICARELETTER SIGNED BY MORE THAN 110 HOUSE MEMBERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representatives Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today released a letter signed by more than 110 members of Congress calling on the President to protect the interests of the 39 million seniors and persons with disabilities who rely on Medicare.
The letter calls on the President to reject the disastrous proposals that were nearly approved by the Bipartisan Commission on Medicare as the Administration develops its own plan to save Medicare.