Press Releases
EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Trump administration's move to freeze federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance programs:
“Make no mistake about it, the Trump administration is attempting to rip away life-saving programs from the most vulnerable Americans to fund their billionaire agenda.
EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day:
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) issued the following statement on the ceasefire-hostage deal reached between Israel and Hamas:
“I am relieved by President Joe Biden’s announcement that a ceasefire and hostage agreement in the Israel-Hamas war has been reached. This is a critical step towards permanently ending the catastrophic war in Gaza. The U.S. and our allies must continue their aggressive diplomacy to bring lasting peace in the region.
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after being named the Ranking Member on the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee:
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led over 40 of their colleagues in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the 21 youth plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States, a landmark constitutional climate lawsuit.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the continuing resolution to keep government programs and services functioning until March 14, 2025:
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement applauding the FTC and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul for taking action against Grubhub for harming diners, workers, and small businesses: