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February 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on Elon Musk’s efforts to override congressional spending decisions and authority:


February 1, 2025

EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) issued the following statement commemorating Black History Month:


January 31, 2025
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) have reintroduced the Combating International Islamophobia Act, legislation to address the rise in Islamophobic incidents worldwide. The bill requires the State Department to create a Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia and develop a comprehensive strategy for establishing U.S. leadership in confronting anti-Muslim bigotry across the globe.

January 29, 2025
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act in recognition of January as National Mentoring Month. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced companion legislation in the Senate today. This legislation creates a strong, sustainable support system through mentorship to ensure that children who experience barriers like poverty, disability, adverse childhood experiences, or drug or alcohol abuse, can successfully transition to high school, college, and the workforce.  The Mentoring to Succeed Act would strengthen investments in mentorship programs to help youth facing risk develop the academic, social, and workforce skills that lead to success.
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January 29, 2025

EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement commemorating Lunar New Year:

“The Lunar New Year is a joyous time of reflection and rejuvenation. As we welcome the Year of the Snake, and say goodbye to the Year of the Dragon, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating in the 9th District, and across the globe.”


January 28, 2025

EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the Trump administration's move to freeze federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance programs:

“Make no mistake about it, the Trump administration is attempting to rip away life-saving programs from the most vulnerable Americans to fund their billionaire agenda.  


January 27, 2025

EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day:


January 24, 2025
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Dave Joyce (OH-14) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Week. For over two decades, the last week of January has been known as "National CRNA Week," a time to honor the heroic work and expertise of the over 60,000 practicing CRNAs and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs).

January 20, 2025
EVANSTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement ahead of the 60th Presidential Inaugural Ceremony:

January 15, 2025

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.