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July 27, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the State Department’s decision to upgrade Malaysia in the Trafficking in Persons Report, which was released today:


July 27, 2015

I am very pleased to see that the American people believe the Iran deal is good for our country. Click hereto see the Public Policy Polling detailing this support.


July 24, 2015

CHICAGO – July 26, 2015 is the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in recognition of the many impacts of this monumental legislation:

“I am proud to join in the 25th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Issues:Health

July 23, 2015

As we celebrate special anniversaries of these monumental programs, I want to hear from you. So far I have received the below stories. They are inspiring and uplifting. They also are great reasons to protect and expand these programs. Please take the time to read the below stories from our neighbors. We must remember each of them and millions more whenever anyone talks about or tries to cut these programs. If you or your family has a story to share, please click here to submit it. Thank you!

Issues:Health

July 22, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Zoe Lofgren, Jerry Nadler, and Yvette Clarke sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Tuesday requesting an investigation into the Center for Medical Progress and the selectively-edited video of a Planned Parenthood physician that it recently released.

Issues:Health

July 21, 2015

Co-Chairs of the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Seniorsapplaud effort of conference to improve research, treatment and support of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Issues:Health

July 20, 2015

Joins with Greater Chicago Food Depository & Skokie Public Library to Combat Child Hunger

Issues:Health

July 14, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s announcement of a historic deal between the P5+1 (United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Russia and Germany) and Iran: