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Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip, introduced H.R. 5267, the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA) of 2019, with 123 original cosponsors. Congresswoman Schakowsky first introduced this legislation in 2012. The bill leverages existing U.S. resources to combat and respond to gender-based violence, a critical step toward promoting the human rights and dignity of all individuals as well as regional and global stability.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Aging Committee, have introduced the Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. This legislation is vital to guarantee the human right to high quality, long term care for the seniors and individuals with disabilities who depend on nursing home facilities to survive.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mark Pocan (WI-02), James P. McGovern (MA-02) and Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following joint statement in response to the assassination of a Honduran labor leader:
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, November 18, 2019, Representatives David Price (NC-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), John Yarmuth (KY-03), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Peter Welch (VT-At Large), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Lloyd Doggett (TX-35), and Earl Blumenauer (OR-3) released the following statement on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's announcement that the Trump administration would no longer consider Israeli settlements built in disputed territory to be against international law:
"Today we come together to honor our nation's 19 million veterans. I am so proud to represent over 24,000 of them. Our veterans answered the call from all walks of life and all corners of this globe, to serve and protect our great nation. Today and everyday we honor and appreciate them and all they gave to ensure the well-being and security of our country.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, issued a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 660:
"Today House Democrats upheld their oath to protect and defend the Constitution and passed a resolution outlining the procedures for the impeachment investigation moving forward. This vote, this resolution, and this day will go down in history, and it will be a moment I proudly remember when I look back on my career in Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, today made the following statement after the U.S. House passed H.R. 4695:
"Tonight, the House passed the Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act. I voted yes.
"This timely legislation holds the government of Turkey accountable for its brutal invasion of northern Syria. It imposes tough, but targeted sanctions against Turkey, and highlights the negative consequences of Turkey's invasion.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, today voted in favor of H. Res. 296, affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. It passed the U.S. House by a vote of 405-11, with 3 voting present.
Washington, D.C.– Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky delivered the following opening remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing entitled "Reauthorizing Brand USA and the U.S. SAFE WEB Act:"
Good afternoon and thank you all for joining us today for a hearing on reauthorizing two important programs in this subcommittee's jurisdiction.