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After three reports of toddler deaths in IKEA Malm dresser tip-over accidents, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky called for a full recall. In June, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA announced a recall, which included stopping the sale of unstable dressers and providing repair kits or refunds for consumers. Congresswoman Schakowsky also introduced the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act to improve the industry standard for dresser stability.
Chicago- This morning, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on two new reports that detail the importance of the Affordable Care Act:
Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement to call for further investigation into Russian election hacking:
“American elections should be determined by American voters free of foreign interference. I am deeply disturbed by reports from our intelligence community that Russian-backed hackers tried to influence our presidential election. This goes beyond politics or political party. We must take action to understand what happened and work in a bipartisan manner to address this threat to our democracy.
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after both the House and Senate passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act:
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the introduction of Legislation that would severely cut Social Security benefits:
WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Schakowsky released the following statement on reports that Andrew Puzder will be nominated to serve as Secretary of Labor:
"Candidate Donald Trump knows how to play to an audience – creating the character of a ‘middle class billionaire’ who acted as if he cared about improving the wages and lives of working women and men.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Democratic Members of the Select Investigative Panel issued a 112-page report entitled , “Setting the Record Straight: The Unjustifiable Attack on Women’s Health Care and Life-Saving Research.”
Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act:
“Keeping our country safe is one of the most important responsibilities that Congress has, and I take it very seriously. Unfortunately, I could not in good conscience vote for the National Defense Authorization Act that came to the House floor today.
Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Schakowsky released the following statement after voting no on the 21st Century Cures Act:
“I am a strong supporter of biomedical research. I voted in favor of the 21st Century Cures bill when it came up in the Energy and Commerce Committee and then again the last time we voted on it on the House floor. The bill before us today is a different matter.
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to reports that Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price has been tapped as Secretary of Health and Human Services:
“By nominating Representative Tom Price for Secretary of Health and Human Services, president-elect Trump has chosen someone with a clear record of opposition to expanding access to affordable health care. In doing so, Representative Price has directly opposed some of the President-elect’s own campaign promises.