Press Releases
“Hezbollah’s attempt to infiltrate Israeli territory with tunnels is a concerning and sobering reminder than Israel’s security cannot be taken for granted. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) deserve praise for detecting these tunnels along the Israeli-Lebanese border and I support their efforts to destroy them. The escalating tensions building up in the region must be addressed seriously and diplomatically to prevent widespread bloodshed. I am praying for peace.”
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement marking Illinois’ bicentennial celebration.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement following the passing of President George H.W. Bush.
“Today, I join our nation in mourning the loss of our 41st President, George H.W. Bush, a man of integrity an honor. President Bush was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always put family first. He was a dedicated public servant and statesman who worked a lifetime for the country he so loved. I send my condolences to the entire Bush family on this day.”
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement following the passing of President George H.W. Bush.
“Today, I join our nation in mourning the loss of our 41st President, George H.W. Bush, a man of integrity an honor. President Bush was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always put family first. He was a dedicated public servant and statesman who worked a lifetime for the country he so loved. I send my condolences to the entire Bush family on this day.”
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement ahead of the expected signing of NAFTA 2.0, the ‘new’ North American trade agreement, in Buenos Aires tomorrow on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
Today, Congresswoman Schakowsky released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:
“Today we recognize veterans who served and those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. Veterans and their families have made great sacrifices to serve their country and all of us. We acknowledge and appreciate them today and every day of the year.
Today Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after President Trump ousted his Attorney General Jeff Sessions and replaced him with Matthew Whitaker a day after the midterm election:
“Jeff Sessions was a disastrous choice to lead our Department of Justice. From the day his nomination was announced, I opposed it. His views on voting rights, criminal justice, and his checkered and racist history made him completely unfit to hold the position of our nation’s top law enforcement official. None of that is relevant today.
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh:
“As a Jewish woman, as an American, and as a peace-loving human being, I am horrified by the terrorist attack that took place at a synagogue in Pittsburgh during Shabbat services today. I join the entire nation in mourning with the Tree of Life congregation and the city of Pittsburgh.
As reported in Crain’s Chicago Business, today Illinois Democrats unveiled a new report outlining how the GOP Tax Scam hurts homeowners in every Congressional district in Illinois.
Today Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip and the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ Health Task Force, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s proposal to lower drug prices through Medicare: