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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and founding member of the No War with Iran Caucus, issued the following statement:
"The attacks over the weekend against a Saudi petroleum facility are extremely serious and merit robust investigation and an appropriate response. However, President Trump's bellicose war rhetoric before the dust even settled is inappropriate and dangerous.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chairwoman of Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced H.R. 4296, the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement on the 18th Anniversary of 9/11:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, made the following statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement today:
"A two-state solution remains the best option for lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Chicago, IL – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), released the following statement after the passing of Marca Bristo, the founder of Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago and co-founder of the National Council on Independent Living.
"Marca Bristo died today. My husband Bob Creamer and I are heartbroken to lose a precious friend of over four decades. Our country has lost an unparalleled fighter for the rights of people with disabilities. Our love goes out to our dear friend, Marca's husband Bob Kettlewell, their children and new granddaughter.
Chicago, IL – Last month, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Andy Levin (D-MI) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Acting Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella. Fifty-five Members of Congress expressed their deep concern regarding the Government of Honduras' continued violation of Chapter 16 (the labor chapter) of the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and the subsequent Honduras Monitoring and Action Plan (MAP). The letter calls for the U.S.
CHICAGO, IL - Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus Providers & Clinics Task Force, issued the following statement after the Trump Administration Forced Planned Parenthood Out of Title X Family Planning Program.
Chicago, IL— Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement regarding Israel recently denying entry to two of her colleagues, Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar:
