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Schakowsky Statement on Meta Reinstating Trump's Facebook and Instagram Accounts
January 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after Meta announced they will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts:

Issues:Democracy and Voting RightsConsumer ProtectionOnline Protection
Schakowsky Statement on New Twitter Whistleblower
January 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement following the emergence of a new Twitter whistleblower:

Issues:Consumer ProtectionOnline Protection
Schakowsky, Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National CRNA Week
January 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Dave Joyce (R-OH) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Week. Since 2000, the last week of January has been known as "National CRNA Week," a time to honor the heroic work and expertise of CRNAs and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs). The nearly 60,000 practicing nursing anesthetists in the U.S. devote countless hours each year to saving lives and advancing patient care.

Issues:HealthHealth Care Workforce
Schakowsky Statement Commemorating Lunar New Year
January 22, 2023
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EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip, issued the following statement commemorating Lunar New Year:
Issues:Civil and Human Rights
Schakowsky Statement Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16, 2023
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EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

“Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy will forever stand as a reminder of our capacity to make real, lasting change for the betterment of all. Today, Dr. King’s message is more important than ever: To create a just society where all individuals can succeed, we must come together as a nation to right our wrongs.

Issues:Democracy and Voting RightsHousingAffordable HousingEconomy, Jobs & TaxesHealth
Schakowsky Statement on NHTSA Report Highlighting High Costs of Motor Vehicle Crashes
January 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) new report finding that in 2019 motor vehicle crashes in the United States killed an estimated 36,500 people, injured 4.5 million people, damaged 23 million vehicles, and cost Americans $340 billion, or 1.6% of our nation’s gross domestic product:
Issues:Consumer ProtectionAuto Safety
Schakowsky Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
January 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement in recognition of two years since the deadly insurrection against the United States Capitol by supporters of the former president:
Issues:Democracy and Voting Rights
Schakowsky Delivers for Illinoisans, Consumers, and Working Families in Government Funding Package
December 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of the twelve-bill government funding package, which invests millions of dollars in projects throughout Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, implements measures to keep Americans safe and healthy, and provides resources for social programs that support our families, workers, and communities:
Issues:SeniorsSocial SecurityLaborWomen's IssuesWomen's HealthDemocracy and Voting RightsPovertyHunger in AmericaCivil and Human RightsConsumer ProtectionCosmetic SafetyEnergy & EnvironmentClean Air/Clean WaterClimate ChangeHousingAffordable HousingEconomy, Jobs & TaxesEducationIncreased Educational FundingHealthForeign Policy/National Security
Schakowsky Secures Nearly $27 Million in Funds for Illinois' 9th Congressional District
December 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced that she has secured $26,239,331 in FY2023 funding from the House Appropriations Committee for 15 projects across the 9th Congressional District. These funds are in addition to the millions in funding the Congresswoman secured earlier this year for community projects.
Issues:SeniorsWomen's IssuesWomen's HealthPovertyHunger in AmericaImmigrationEnergy & EnvironmentClean Air/Clean WaterHousingAffordable HousingEconomy, Jobs & TaxesEducationIncreased Educational FundingPublic Libraries/MuseumsHealth
Schakowsky, García Introduce Legislation to Promote Human Rights Protections at International Financial Institutions
December 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and member of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, and U.S. Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) introduced the Chixoy International Financial Institution Reparations Act of 2022. This bill would help create a recourse mechanism for victims of human rights violations associated with projects supported by International Financial Institutions (IFIs). This bill directs U.S. representatives at IFIs to consider human rights and corruption risks before agreeing to support a proposed project.
Issues:Civil and Human RightsForeign Policy/National SecurityHuman Rights