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Schakowsky, Carson, Jayapal Introduce UNRWA Funding Bill
September 19, 2024
Press Release
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09),  André Carson (IN-07), and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced H.R. 9649, the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024.This bill will end the congressionally and administratively mandated pause on funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNWRA).
Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityHuman Rights
Schakowsky, Cárdenas Reintroduce Legislation to Help Return Money to Defrauded Consumers
September 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, and U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) reintroduced the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, to restore the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) 13(b) consumer protection powers to return money to defrauded consumers.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionFinancial Protections
Statement from Jewish Members of the House of Representatives Regarding Interview Between Tucker Carlson and Nazi Apologist Darryl Cooper
September 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON –  Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky, Seth Magaziner, Jerrold Nadler, Brad Schneider, Jamie Raskin, Jake Auchincloss, Becca Balint, Suzanne Bonamici, Steve Cohen, Lois Frankel, Daniel Goldman, Josh Gottheimer, Sara Jacobs, Greg Landsman, Mike Levin, Kathy Manning, Jared Moskowitz, Dean Phillips, Adam Schiff, Kim Schrier, Brad Sherman, Elissa Slotkin, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Susan Wild issued the following joint statement in response to an interview between Tucker Carlson and Nazi apologist Darryl Cooper:
Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityIsrael
Schakowsky Commemorates Labor Day
September 2, 2024
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EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in observance of Labor Day:

“As a proud dues-paying member of Workers United, I know firsthand that unions lead to better wages and benefits. Just weeks ago, I marched on the picket line with Amazon drivers in Skokie who have organized with Teamsters. I stand in solidarity with all workers who are demanding a seat at the table. Congress must pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to ensure that all workers can join a union.

Issues:Labor
Schakowsky Statement on Hersh Goldberg-Polin
September 1, 2024
Press Release
EVANSTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on Hersh Goldberg-Polin:
Issues:Israel
Schakowsky, Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Lead 120+ Democrats in Urging Maximus to Sign Neutrality Agreement with Workers
August 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and member of the Congressional Labor Caucus, and Co-Chairs of the Labor Caucus Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) led over 120 Democratic Members of Congress in a letter urging Maximus to respect the voices of their employees by pledging not to interfere in any union organizing activities and adopting a neutrality agreement.    
Issues:Consumer ProtectionEconomy, Jobs & TaxesCreating Good Jobs
Schakowsky, Grijalva Lead Calls to End Human Trafficking in the Gulf Region
August 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), member of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, and U.S. Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) led five of their colleagues in a letter to U.S. Secretary State Antony Blinken urging the United States to take action to address human trafficking by member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates).
Issues:Foreign Policy/National Security
On 34th Anniversary of ADA, Schakowsky Reintroduces Legislation to Ensure New Homes Meet Accessibility Standards
July 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON- Today, on the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act. This legislation would make new homes more accessible for those living with disabilities, including many of our seniors and veterans.  
Issues:Civil and Human RightsConsumer ProtectionHousingInclusive Home DesignVeterans
Schakowsky Statement on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Joint Address to Congress
July 23, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress:

Issues:Foreign Policy/National SecurityIsrael
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Expand Trauma-Informed Training to Support Victims of Sexual Assault
July 16, 2024
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Washington – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced “Anna's Law.” This legislation would expand trauma-informed training for law enforcement personnel related to sexual assault cases.
Issues:Women's IssuesWomen's Health