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Schakowsky, Pocan, McGovern, Urge Biden, Blinken to Withhold Weapons Transfers After Humanitarian Aid Workers Killed
April 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jim McGovern (MA-02) and 37 of their colleagues sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken asking them to withhold pending offensive weapons transfers to Israel after seven humanitarian aid workers from World Central Kitchen, including one American, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, and to place conditions on future weapons assistance.
Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityIsraelHuman Rights
Schakowsky, Merkley Lead Colleagues to File Court Brief Supporting Landmark Youth Climate Lawsuit
March 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led their colleagues in filing a brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to support the Juliana v. United States youth plaintiffs. The lawmakers asked the Court to allow the plaintiffs’ historic climate lawsuit to proceed to trial.
Issues:Energy & EnvironmentClimate Change
As Humanitarian Crisis Mounts in Gaza, Senior House Democrats Urge President Biden to Enforce U.S. Law on Security Assistance to Israel
March 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON - As Humanitarian Crisis Mounts in Gaza, six senior House Democrats –  Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) sent a letter urging President Biden to make clear that continued efforts by the Israeli government to restrict humanitarian aid to Gaza will require the United States to enforce Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act and restrict additional U.S. security assistance to Israel. The letter comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to certify whether Israel has made credible and reliable written commitments to use U.S. weapons according to United States and international law.
Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityIsraelHuman Rights
Schakowsky, Pocan Urge President Biden to Take Additional Steps to Combat Settler Violence Against Palestinians in East Jerusalem and the West Bank
March 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON – As settler violence against Palestinians increases in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter urging President Joe Biden to increase efforts to halt state-sanctioned demolitions of Palestinian homes.

Issues:Foreign Policy/National Security
Schakowsky Votes to Advance Final Six Bill Appropriations Package
March 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, released the following statement after House passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, a package of the final six domestic funding bills focused on helping families and communities across the United States. The legislation helps Americans deal with high prices, sides with the hard-working middle class, protects women’s rights, and reinforces America’s global leadership.
Issues:LaborWomen's IssuesComprehensive Immigration ReformEconomy, Jobs & TaxesCreating Good JobsFederal BudgetEducationCost of College EducationHealthForeign Policy/National SecurityVeterans
Schakowsky, Durbin Introduce Bicameral Bill to Stop Illegal Robocalls
March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act, a bill that would help end the plague of illegal robocalls in America.  The legislation would give the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Do-Not-Call Registry teeth by providing all telephone subscribers, including small businesses, the ability to seek damages for all unconsented-to telemarketing calls immediately after such a call.  
Issues:Consumer Protection
Schakowsky Introduces Further Legislation to Ensure Our Food is Safe
March 8, 2024
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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, introduced the Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act, which requires the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reassess seven chemicals used in meat, dairy, and egg products.
Issues:Consumer ProtectionFood Safety
Schakowsky Votes to Advance Six Bill Appropriations Package
March 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, released the following statement after House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, a package of six domestic funding bills focused on helping families and communities across the United States. The legislation will provide American families relief from the higher cost of living, combat climate change, and honor America’s commitments to its veterans and servicemembers. 

Issues:SeniorsWomen's IssuesWomen's HealthPovertyCivil and Human RightsLGBTQ EqualityEnergy & EnvironmentClimate ChangeHousingHealth
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Families of Medicaid Recipients
March 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Aging and Families, reintroduced the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act. This legislation would repeal the federal mandate that requires state Medicaid programs go after families and estates for repayment of Medicaid long-term care services.
Issues:SeniorsSeniors and MedicaidConsumer ProtectionFinancial Protections
Schakowsky Statement on Casimir Pulaski Day
March 4, 2024
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EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, released the following statement commemorating Casimir Pulaski Day: 

“Happy Casimir Pulaski Day to all those celebrating in our community, and across the state of Illinois! Today, we celebrate the extraordinary life of General Casimir Pulaski and reflect upon the great impact that one immigrant crossing the ocean over two hundred years ago had on the founding of our nation.   

Issues:Immigration