Media

Washington, DC (August 14, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06) Co-chairs of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force released the following statement on the 78th Anniversary of Social Security:

Washington, DC (August 6, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Voting Rights Act:

"Today, I am happy to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Because of the actions of so many Americans, the Voting Rights Act was passed, ensuring that all Americans have the right to go to the polls, cast their votes, and participate in the American democratic process.

Washington, DC (August 2, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on introducing H.R. 2983 the SHARED Act:

"Last year, I met with a 4th grade constituent named Lily McSheffery. She was concerned about the impact of oil and gas drilling on sources of drinking water, and was determined to do something about it. She urged me to introduce a law that would protect consumers from contamination associated with drilling operations.

Washington, DC (July 31, 2013) — Reps. Schakowsky, Johnson, Honda and Tsongas reintroduced the Women, Peace, and Security Act today:

Today Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), Mike Honda (CA-17) and Niki Tsongas (MA-03) reintroduced H.R. 2874 the Women, Peace, and Security Act which promotes the active participation of women in all aspects of conflict prevention and resolution; integrates the interests of affected women into conflict-prevention strategies; promotes women's physical safety and economic security; and ensures that women have access to aid distribution services.

Washington, DC (July 30, 2013) — The House Democratic Seniors Task Force released the following statement on the anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid:

Statement from the Seniors Task Force Co-chairs

Schakowsky Floor Speech

###

Washington, DC (July 19, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Republican Bill the "Letting Students Down Act":

"Quality education is the key to success, which is why it is so disappointing that the Republicans brought to the House floor H.R.5 also called the "Letting Students Down Act" today, a bill that was passed without a single Democratic vote.

Washington, DC (July 18, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on House Democrats' Women's economic agenda: When Women Succeed, America Succeeds:

"Today we mark the 165th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention — the historic event where women first came together to demand equal rights in our democracy and in our economy. A lot has changed over the past 165 years. Women won the right to vote and are now serving in Congress. Women have entered the workforce in large numbers and are leading businesses — large and small. But one thing has not changed: women are still not receiving equal pay or the benefits they need to meet their families' needs.

Washington, DC (July 17, 2013) — Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on Republicans continuing to obstruct Obamacare:

"After throwing up roadblock after roadblock after roadblock to Obamacare, Republicans are now trying to delay access to care for millions of Americans on the grounds that we're not ready. Despite Republican obstructionism, we will be ready to go on January 1st — and not a day too soon.