Press Releases

Schakowsky Statement Recognizing Casimir Pulaski Day
March 3, 2025
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in recognition of Casimir Pulaski Day: 

Issues:Foreign Policy/National Security
As Republicans Attempt to Undermine Social Security, Schakowsky, Hoyle, Sanders, Warren Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security
February 27, 2025
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WASHINGTON - As Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress attempt to advance legislation to give massive tax breaks to billionaires and undermine Social Security, Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families, and Val Hoyle (OR-04), along with Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), introduced the Social Security Expansion Act. The legislation would expand Social Security benefits by $2,400 a year and ensure Social Security is fully funded for the next 75 years by applying the Social Security payroll tax on all income above $250,000. Importantly, this legislation would not raise taxes by one penny on the over 91 percent of American households who make $250,000 or less.
Issues:SeniorsSocial Security
Schakowsky, Buchanan Lead Legislation to Ban Horse Slaughter
February 27, 2025
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) introduced legislation to permanently ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption, the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act. The bill would also prohibit the export of live horses to Mexican and Canadian slaughterhouses to be sold overseas. Companion legislation is being introduced in the Senate by Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
Schakowsky, Bilirakis Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Ticket Transparency
February 20, 2025
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WASHINGTON - Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Chairman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) re-introduced the TICKET Act, bipartisan legislation to improve transparency in the entertainment industry by requiring all event ticket sellers to display the total ticket price—including all required fees—upfront, provide refunds for canceled or postponed events, and protect consumers from deceptive ticketing websites.
Issues:Consumer ProtectionFinancial Protections
Schakowsky, Huffman, Raskin Lead Efforts to Support Public Schools and Oppose School Voucher Programs
February 14, 2025
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) led 42 colleagues in a letter to President Donald Trump requesting that he immediately withdraw his recent executive order which directs the U.S. Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Department of Defense to prioritize funding for private and charter schools, including faith-based institutions, via ‘voucher’ programs.
Issues:Education
Schakowsky: This FTC Was the Most Effective in Decades Thanks to Lina Khan
February 4, 2025
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WASHINGTON - Today Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement on the success of outgoing FTC Chair Lina Khan: 

“The first few days of the Trump Administration have made it abundantly clear that lowering costs for the American people is taking a back seat to empowering billionaires and weaponizing the government to wage right-wing culture wars.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionOnline ProtectionFinancial Protections
Schakowsky Statement on Co-President Musk's Latest Power Grab
February 3, 2025
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on Elon Musk’s efforts to override congressional spending decisions and authority:

“Donald Trump’s decision to place unelected billionaire co-President Elon Musk in charge of millions of people’s private information – including personal health details and social security numbers – is an unconstitutional power grab that jeopardizes the livelihoods of all Americans and makes the world less safe. President Trump and Musk are using the chaos they are creating to rip away lifesaving programs from the American people so they can cut taxes for billionaires and corporations.

Issues:Social SecurityEconomy, Jobs & Taxes
Schakowsky Statement Celebrating Black History Month
February 1, 2025
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EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) issued the following statement commemorating Black History Month:

Issues:Civil and Human Rights
Schakowsky, Omar, Booker Reintroduce Bill to Address Rising Islamophobia Worldwide
January 31, 2025
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WASHINGTON – Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) have reintroduced the Combating International Islamophobia Act, legislation to address the rise in Islamophobic incidents worldwide. The bill requires the State Department to create a Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia and develop a comprehensive strategy for establishing U.S. leadership in confronting anti-Muslim bigotry across the globe.
Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityHuman Rights
Schakowsky, García, Trahan, Durbin, Duckworth, Booker Introduce Legislation to Support Youth Through Mentorship Programs
January 29, 2025
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act in recognition of January as National Mentoring Month. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced companion legislation in the Senate today. This legislation creates a strong, sustainable support system through mentorship to ensure that children who experience barriers like poverty, disability, adverse childhood experiences, or drug or alcohol abuse, can successfully transition to high school, college, and the workforce.  The Mentoring to Succeed Act would strengthen investments in mentorship programs to help youth facing risk develop the academic, social, and workforce skills that lead to success.
Issues:Education