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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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Jan 6, 2016

The relentless attacks on Planned Parenthood and other healthcare providers must stop and they will stop. Planned Parenthood serves almost 3 million American women, and there is no evidence of wrongdoing by Planned Parenthood to possibly…

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Dec 2, 2015

May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Dec 2, 2015

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 4125. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 542, the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms…

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Nov 30, 2015

That is something we are going to have to consider if we think competition based on level of risk and protection for consumers is a legitimate way to compete.

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Nov 30, 2015

You know, my experience with these kinds of things is that they ask you to accept the deal.

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Nov 30, 2015

However, as this technology continues to expand, we need to understand how these payment structures work, what security and consumer protection vulnerabilities exist, and how to address those issues to maximize benefits while minimizing…

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Nov 30, 2015

We do expect mobile payments to double from today to 2020.

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Nov 30, 2015

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's hearing on mobile payments. I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on this important subject, which is all the more relevant during the holiday shopping season.

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Nov 30, 2015

I wanted to ask some questions about consumer privacy.

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Nov 30, 2015

With mobile payments expected to double from today to 2020, this is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy.

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Nov 30, 2015

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing and the series of hearings on disrupters.

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Nov 30, 2015

But it is not mandated in any way right now.

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Nov 18, 2015

I look forward to delving into this important issue.

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Nov 18, 2015

We must ensure that drones are adequately regulated to maintain safety both for the public and for the country.

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Nov 18, 2015

It is important to understand what this technology can do and how we can adequately ensure their safe and ethical usage.

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Nov 4, 2015

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 18 Offered by Mr. Neugebauer The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Nov 4, 2015

Actually there is an increase in my chairman's amendment. It is also a significant decrease from what the Senate has added to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Because we have so many deaths on the road, and NHTSA has…

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Nov 4, 2015

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 17 Offered by Mr. Burgess The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Nov 4, 2015

My view is, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. We have had a good deal of success with the current rules, and to change the game plan right now, I think, is a disservice to consumers, to all the other stakeholders, including the auto…

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Nov 4, 2015

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois will be postponed. {time} 0000 Amendment No. 16 Offered by Mr. Mullin The Acting…

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Nov 4, 2015

While I am not going to oppose the amendment, I do have some questions about it. For this reason, it seems to me that this amendment is not likely to be all that effective in getting defective parts off the market: It only requires parts…

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Nov 4, 2015

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Nov 4, 2015

Mr. Williams' amendment unreasonably limits the application of the Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act that is included in the Senate amendments to H.R. 22. I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Capps)…

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Nov 4, 2015

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Nov 2, 2015

I support passage of a comprehensive privacy bill and a comprehensive data security bill.

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