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Today, Rep. Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States announced they would hear a legal challenge to President Trump’s Muslim ban during their fall term:

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after Senate Republicans finally unveiled their secret bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act:

“This bill is the result of 13 Republican men working in a room without input from doctors, patient groups, other lawmakers, or – more importantly – any one of the millions of Americans whose health care will be irreparably damaged if this bill becomes law. Not surprisingly, the bill that these Senators came up with is every bit as cruel and ineffective as its ugly counterpart in the House.

Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 2484, the Women, Peace, and Security Act, which passed unanimously today. The bipartisan bill, which Rep. Schakowsky authored along with Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD), Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), and Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), promotes the participation of women in resolving conflicts around the world. A video of her remarks is below.

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, joined nearly 200 Representatives and Senators as plaintiffs in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump concerning his apparent violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause. After the lawsuit was filed, Rep. Schakowsky released the following statement:

Today, Rep. Schakowsky released the following video message to commemorate Immigrant Heritage Month, which is celebrated from June 1^st through the 30^th.

The video can be accessed by clicking on the image above or by going here.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement in response to reports of a gunman opening fire on the Republican Congressional baseball practice:

“I am shocked and horrified by the events that took place this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Steve Scalise, the U.S. Capitol Police, the Congressional staffers present at this morning’s practice, and all those affected. I wish everyone injured a full and speedy recovery.”