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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.
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.
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.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement on the Republican tax plan unveiled today:
“I use a simple test to decide whether I can support a piece of legislation: will this proposal reduce income inequality or exacerbate it? The tax plan unveiled by Republicans today fails this test spectacularly. It would make the rich much richer and the poor even poorer.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection (DCCP) Subcommittee, released the following statement after Equifax CEO Richard Smith resigned in response to the massive data breach that compromised the personal information of 143 million Americans. Richard Smith will be testifying before the DCCP Subcommittee next week.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, sent a letter to President Trump in response to his comments regarding NFL football in Alabama on Saturday. Rep. Schakowsky opened the letter by addressing President Trump’s foul-mouthed attack on players who chose to protest by kneeling during the national anthem, saying:
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed S. 1141, the Women, Peace and Security Act. This bipartisan bill, which Rep. Schakowsky authored along with Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD), Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), and Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) in the House, promotes the participation of women in resolving conflicts around the world. It was passed by the Senate on August 3rd, 2017 and will now go to the President's desk to be signed into law.