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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced an amendment to the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act to protect consumers from deceptive airfare pricing. This amendment would remove Section 701 from the act. This section reneges President Joe Biden’s promise to end deceptive junk fees.

WASHINGTON – Today, 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, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024:

EVANSTON - Today, 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, released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court overturned President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of Americans with debt relief:

EVANSTON - Today, 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, released the following statement commemorating Pride Month:

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, 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, reintroduced the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Autonomy Act, which would give the FTC more freedom to seek civil penalties by eliminating burdensome red tape that can delay enforcement activity.

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Road to Zero resolution to reduce traffic fatalities and improve roadway safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and others on the road. Introduction of the resolution follows yesterday’s announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that over 9,000 people died in traffic crashes during the first three months of 2023. By improving data collection and promoting access to safe, reliable transportation, the Road to Zero resolution aims to end roadway fatalities by 2050.

WASHINGTON – This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to 50 online marketplaces nationwide notifying them about their obligation to comply with the new Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act, which was authored by Representatives Jan Schakowsky and Gus Bilirakis. The FTC advised businesses that they must be in full compliance by June 27, 2023 or face enforcement that could result in civil penalties for violations.