Just because people don't have to pay when they receive the vaccine doesn't mean that a vaccine is free.
Janice Schakowsky
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Janice D. Schakowsky is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 9th congressional district since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for various progressive issues, including healthcare reform, women's rights, and consumer protection. Schakowsky has played a significant role in shaping policies related to social justice and economic equality throughout her tenure in Congress.
And let's be clear, that if the Republicans and the President of the United States have their way to end the Affordable Care Act at the Supreme Court, then the ACA, so right now, prohibits cost sharing for preventive services, and that…
I thank Chairman Pallone and Ranking Member Walden for your leadership, and of course, to the leadership of my ranking member on the Subcommittee of Consumer Protection and Commerce, Representative Rodgers, for her innovative work on the…
I thank the chairman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1754, the Horseracing Integrity Act, and the really amazing, relentless work that my colleagues, Paul Tonko and Mr. Barr, have exerted all session…
Although I was unable to join in person tonight, I want to lend my voice to the chorus of colleagues assembling to honor John Shimkus' service in Congress. I thank John for his friendship, and commitment to public service. I wish him…
I thank the chairman for yielding to me. I rise in strong support of H.R. 8134, the Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act, a bill that I introduced with my friend and colleague, Jeff Duncan. E-commerce spending is surging…
I also would like to thank the authors of this legislation, Representatives McNerney, Burgess, Soto, Matsui, and Davidson. This legislation would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program that uses…
I am so glad that my colleagues and I have passed legislation to provide COVID-19 vaccines to most Americans at no cost, but we must extend that protection to the uninsured people as well.
In July, I introduced the INFORM Consumers Act with Congresswoman Kathy Castor, which would require platforms such as Amazon to verify third-party sellers. It is my sincere hope that this body can move, first, on the legislation that we…
I just want to say they deserve recognition and mourning, the families who have lost their loved ones.
Thank goodness, for the Affordable Care Act and the difference that it has made.
Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, for this important hearing.
I am a big supporter of the PRO Act, the Protecting the Right to Organize, if we want to rebuild a middle class even as we make our country more green.
I really appreciate the effort that everyone is making right now, particularly our firefighters going into harm's way.
No one in the United States of America, the richest country in the world, should worry that they cannot turn on the tap and not have clean water.
One of the greatest honors of my life has been to serve alongside John Lewis in this House of Representatives. John was my friend, and I know that thousands of people say the same thing, and guess what? They are all right. John was my…
Will you sell your vaccine at cost and provide contract transparency so that we can verify you aren't making a profit?
Taxpayers have provided nearly $10 billion to Operation Warp Speed, but have no knowledge of how these resources are being spent.
I am proud to be introducing an updated version of the Informed Consumers Act.
Price gouging has continued most unfettered on platforms because of our weak and uneven Federal response.
That's why I introduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act with Chairman Pallone.
The Administration, however, continues to prioritize corporate interests over safety and public health.
Unfortunately, the Trump administration hasn't risen to the moment and has instead dithered and reflexively deterring.
And I would also encourage my colleagues on Energy and Commerce, specifically on this committee, if you haven't signed on as a cosponsor of our bill, the Stop Senior Scams Act, we certainly would appreciate it.





