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ICE Enforcement Actions Anticipated
According to the President, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) plans to conduct immigration enforcement operations around the country. The operation is expected to target families and young adults who entered the United States as unaccompanied children.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement recognizing Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day slavery fully ended in the United States.
CHICAGO, IL – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by Howard Brown Health with leaders in Chicago’s LGBTQ health sector. From day one of the House Democratic Majority, Congress has fought to protect people with pre-existing conditions and to drive down the price of prescription drugs for all Americans.
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Ann Kuster (D-NH), Joseph Kennedy III (D-MA) and Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) reintroduced legislation to create an Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). As one of the lead agencies responsible for developing energy infrastructure and ensuring reliability of the electric grid, FERC has sweeping authority over the wholesale power markets and ultimate jurisdiction in the federal siting and permitting process for natural gas pipelines.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, made the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act:
"As a first generation American and daughter of immigrants, I am so proud to have cosponsored, voted for, and help pass the American Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6. This legislation ensures that Dreamers, Temporary Protective Status (TPS) holders, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients are protected from detention and deportation and have a pathway to U.S. citizenship.
EVANSTON, IL – As we enter the Memorial Day weekend, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, issued the following statement:
“On this Memorial Day we remember and recognize the individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. We must honor those who have answered the call from all walks of life and all corners of this globe, to serve in the United States Armed Forces. We must never forget those who have died or were wounded, who are missing in action, were prisoners of war, those who are still overseas, and our veterans and military families at home.
EVANSTON, IL - CongresswomanJan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) will host a hiring event at Oakton Community College on Tuesday, May 28 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Doors open 30 minutes early for veterans at 9:30am.
More than 70 local employers with current openings at all experience levels will be on-site to meet with job seekers. A full list of participating employers is available on our Eventbrite page.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, made the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, the Equality Act, by a vote of 236-173: