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Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, spoke out against the Republican Budget during debate on the House floor. Congresswoman Schakowsky opposed attacks on Medicare, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), among others – all so Republicans can provide enormous tax cuts to millionaires, billionaires, and America’s wealthiest corporations. A video of her remarks is included below.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, joined more than 180 members of Congress, including the entire House Democratic Leadership, on a letter urging President Trump to recertify Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as the “Iran Deal”. The letter, led by Representatives David Price (D-NC) and Ted Deutch (D-FL), comes in response to recent suggestions by President Trump that the administration may withhold certification of Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA, which must be re-certified every three months under the terms of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA). After signing the letter, Rep.

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Blue Collar Caucus Co-Chairs Brendan Boyle and Marc Veasey introduced the Patriot Employer Act. This bill would provide a tax credit to employers that invest in American jobs, pay fair wages, encourage employment of veterans and people with disabilities, and provide their employees with robust benefit packages. It would also close a tax loophole that incentivizes corporations to send jobs overseas. After introducing the bill, the Representatives released the following statements:

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Ranking Member of the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, reintroduced her Secure and Protect Americans’ Data Act (SPADA) in advance of former Equifax CEO Richard Smith’s appearance in her subcommittee tomorrow. The bill would enhance data security and require prompt notification and ongoing assistance to consumers in the event of a breach.

“Equifax jeopardized the data security of 143 million Americans, and it responded incompetently in the aftermath. We don’t just need answers. We need action.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas, Nevada last night.

“Unspeakable violence terrorized and devastated Las Vegas last night. I cannot imagine the fear and horror that was experienced by tens of thousands of concertgoers outside of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. My thoughts today are with every victim, anyone injured, all those in attendance, and anyone whose loved ones were affected by this national tragedy.

Washington, D.C. -Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), along with CPC Healthcare Taskforce Chair Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) submitted the following letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Tom Price, following reports that HHS employees have been instructed not to participate in state-based events for ACA enrollment.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Janus v. AFSCME, an Illinois case that seeks to undermine public sector unions bargaining on behalf of workers – whether they are union members or not.

“The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the Janus v. AFSCME case is part of an ongoing effort to take away workers’ freedom to bargain for good wages, good benefits, and safe workplaces. This is an Illinois case, but the implications of a Supreme Court decision will be felt by workers across the country.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement addressing the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This week, Congresswoman Schakowsky has advocated for increased and immediate support in letters to President Trump and Congressional leadership, as well as at a press conference earlier today.