Press Releases
EVANSTON - As Pride Month comes to a close, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in commemoration of Pride Month:
"Every June, we come together to recognize Pride Month and celebrate the strength and beauty of our vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. The 9th Congressional District is one of the most diverse districts in the country, and it is my belief that nobody should be discriminated against due to their gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation. No matter who you are, or who you love, you are treasured just the way you are.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), introduced the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act to help put an end to Big Pharma’s greed and ensure that American patients can access prescription drugs at fair prices.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, released the following statement on the bipartisan American Privacy Rights Act:
"I am furious that Republican Leadership did the bidding of Big Tech and special interests today and derailed our committee’s bipartisan efforts to protect consumers and pass comprehensive privacy legislation. Americans feel helpless online and the time to act is now.
EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement commemorating Juneteenth National Independence Day:
"Today, on Juneteenth National Independence Day, we celebrate freedom. It was on this day, 159 years ago, that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with word of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. At long last, the remaining slaves were freed.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after voting against final passage of H.R. 8070, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025:
WASHINGTON – Consumer advocates and stakeholders agree that H.R. 3950, the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act, will restore fairness and transparency to the ticketing marketplace. The bill, which passed on the House floor last month by a vote 388-24, will significantly enhance the customer experience of buying event tickets online.
EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day:
“Throughout our nation’s long history, millions of brave men and women have answered the call of duty and have fought to protect our country and our ideals. On Memorial Day, we come together to honor and remember those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. We are free because they were brave.
“We will never forget those who lost their lives in battle, those who are missing in action, and those who are prisoners of war. Today, we grieve with their families, and continue to offer our unwavering support.