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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) issued the following statement on the ceasefire-hostage deal reached between Israel and Hamas:
“I am relieved by President Joe Biden’s announcement that a ceasefire and hostage agreement in the Israel-Hamas war has been reached. This is a critical step towards permanently ending the catastrophic war in Gaza. The U.S. and our allies must continue their aggressive diplomacy to bring lasting peace in the region.
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after being named the Ranking Member on the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee:
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led over 40 of their colleagues in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the 21 youth plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States, a landmark constitutional climate lawsuit.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the continuing resolution to keep government programs and services functioning until March 14, 2025:
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement applauding the FTC and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul for taking action against Grubhub for harming diners, workers, and small businesses:
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement after voting against final passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA):
“Today, I refused to support House Republicans' National Defense Authorization Act. Not only does this harmful bill exacerbate an already over-bloated Pentagon budget, authorizing nearly $900 billion in additional spending for the Department of Defense, but it also attacks some of the most vulnerable among us.