Price gouging has continued most unfettered on platforms because of our weak and uneven Federal response.
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.
That's why I introduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act with Chairman Pallone.
Unfortunately, the Trump administration hasn't risen to the moment and has instead dithered and reflexively deterring.
Unfortunately, the Trump Administration hasn't risen to the moment, and has instead dithered, reflexively deferring to the private sector instead of leading.
I am absolutely a firm believer in the importance of federal investment into research and development.
I have introduced legislation called the MAP Act, H.R. 7296, that would actually fix that, along with Representatives Doggett and DeLauro and DeFazio and Rooney.
Taxpayers have invested heavily in research and development in this fight against COVID-19.
Since 1976, the Hyde amendment has denied federally funded abortion care to low-income, vulnerable women who get their health insurance through Medicaid.
So my view of this COVID issue is that, if we don't make this available to everyone, it is like making it available to no one.





