Press Releases
The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2021 when the First Session of the 117th United States Congress convenes.
EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Co-Chair of the House Democrats Task Force on Aging and Families, blasted President Trump for commuting the sentence of Philip Esformes who was convicted for what the Department of Justice called "the largest single health care bribery and kickback scheme in American history":
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), David Price (D-NC), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Abigail D. Spanberger (D-VA), and Brad Sherman (D-CA) sent a letter to President-elect Joseph R. Biden with a total of 150 signers expressing support for renewed diplomacy to halt and reverse Iran's nuclear program, to address other pressing issues, and to reduce the likelihood of violent regional conflict. The letter expresses support for both Iran and the U.S.
WASHINGTON – On Monday, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, voted for legislation to provide relief to families and small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation passed also includes comprehensive funding language to keep the federal government in operation through the 2021 fiscal year.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after voting against the Conference Report on H.R. 6395, the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019 by a vote of 228-164:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) made the following statement after being reappointed to the role of Senior Chief Deputy Whip:
EVANSTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, released the following statement in recognition of Veterans' Day:
"Today we come together to honor our nation's 17.5 million veterans. I am so proud to represent nearly 20,000 of them in Illinois' 9th Congressional District. We honor and appreciate them and all they gave to ensure the well-being and security of our country.