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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.

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Sep 29, 2020

Just because people don't have to pay when they receive the vaccine doesn't mean that a vaccine is free.

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Sep 29, 2020

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…

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Sep 29, 2020

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…

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Sep 29, 2020

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…

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Sep 29, 2020

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…

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Sep 29, 2020

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…

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Sep 29, 2020

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…

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Sep 29, 2020

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.

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Sep 29, 2020

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…

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Sep 22, 2020

I just want to say they deserve recognition and mourning, the families who have lost their loved ones.

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Sep 22, 2020

Thank goodness, for the Affordable Care Act and the difference that it has made.

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Sep 15, 2020

Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, for this important hearing.

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Sep 15, 2020

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.

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Sep 15, 2020

I really appreciate the effort that everyone is making right now, particularly our firefighters going into harm's way.

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Jul 27, 2020

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.

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Jul 22, 2020

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…

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Jul 20, 2020

Will you sell your vaccine at cost and provide contract transparency so that we can verify you aren't making a profit?

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Jul 20, 2020

Taxpayers have provided nearly $10 billion to Operation Warp Speed, but have no knowledge of how these resources are being spent.

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Jul 8, 2020

I am proud to be introducing an updated version of the Informed Consumers Act.

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Jul 8, 2020

Price gouging has continued most unfettered on platforms because of our weak and uneven Federal response.

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Jul 8, 2020

Transparency alone is simply not enough.

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Jul 8, 2020

That's why I introduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act with Chairman Pallone.

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Jul 8, 2020

The Administration, however, continues to prioritize corporate interests over safety and public health.

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Jul 8, 2020

Unfortunately, the Trump administration hasn't risen to the moment and has instead dithered and reflexively deterring.

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Jul 8, 2020

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.

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