Press Releases
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, and U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, tonight released the following statements in response to news that Ibrahim Parlak’s application for deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture has been granted:
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Health Task Force, led CPC Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI) and Raúl Grijalva (AZ), Affordable Prescription Drug Task Force Co-Chairs Lloyd Doggett (TX) and Peter Welch (VT), as well as Reps.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s meeting and press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin today:
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement in response to the Israeli Knesset’s consideration the “Nation-State Bill”
“I deeply cherish Israel’s Jewish and Democratic character, and I am proud to be a longtime supporter of the US-Israel relationship and our shared democratic values. The Nation-State bill currently being considered in the Knesset could significantly undermine the values that are the bedrock of our alliance.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), John Yarmuth (KY-03), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Mark Pocan (WI-02), David Price (NC-04), Peter Welch (VT-At Large), Barbara Lee (CA-13) and Keith Ellison (MN-05) released the following statement in opposition to the demolitions scheduled to take place in the Palestinian village of Khan Al-Ahmar:
On July 11th, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, introduced H.Res 987, a resolution condemning Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ inhumane effort to deny asylum to victims of domestic violence.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, led 131 of her Democratic Colleagues, including Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, on a letter opposing President Trump’s May 25 executive orders targeting federal workers. The Trump Administration is already taking action to undermine federal unions, eliminate longstanding protections, and undo existing contracts. In their letter, the members wrote:
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States:
"Every Fourth of July I march in as many parades as I can. I love every minute of it. The patriotism and pride, the recognition of our armed forces’ service, the families dressed in red, white, and blue honoring the country they love. Going from parade to parade I see the faces of the ninth district, one of the most beautifully diverse in the country, coming together despite cultural, racial, and religious differences to celebrate this holiday.
Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD), Rep. Brad Schneider, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joined leaders and members of public service unions including AFSCME, SEIU, AFGE, the Fire Fighters, the Illinois Federation of Teachers, the Illinois Education Association and others for a round table discussion and press conference on the repercussions of the anti-worker, anti-union Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, and the importance of the labor movement’s role in lifting up all working people.