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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 30, 2020

it is a contradiction to me to find that the permanent tax breaks to the fossil fuel industry are seven times larger than those in the renewable energy sector.

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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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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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