Press Releases

WASHINGTON -- Today,U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s finalization of the Title X gag rule:

WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement on Governor Pritzker signing legislation to raise the minimum wage:

WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement on the senseless shooting in Aurora, IL:

WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement on the President’s declaration of a national emergency:

“The President’s declaration of a national emergency on the southern border is not only a cruel political stunt, but also a clear violation of Congressional intent. There is no emergency on the southern border. Congress has not appropriated money for his senseless and inhumane wall, and this unauthorized act cannot be tolerated within American democracy.

WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement on the deal to avoid another government shutdown:

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on passage of the Yemen War Powers Resolution:

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on passage of the Yemen War Powers Resolution:

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the anti-Semitic comments of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar:

"STOP IT! It is bad enough that anti-Semitism has dramatically increased in the United States, but it certainly has no place in Congress," Schakowsky said. "I am glad Rep. Omar apologized, as she should, for saying support for Israel is just about money, but we have yet to hear from Minority Leader McCarthy who citied well-known Jewish donors in the same way."