Janice Schakowsky

Mothers and fathers are demanding action to protect the most vulnerable among us, our children, from the onslaught of gun violence that is taking the lives of 13 of them each day.

The American people demand action from this House of Representatives.

This amendment would provide law enforcement officials with the same three business days to conduct background checks at gunshows that they are now given when guns are bought in stores.

This amendment is not about taking rights away from law abiding citizens. It is about closing a loophole in the law that gives criminals a free pass at gunshows.

Common sense dictates that we, as representatives of the American people, support this measure.

I want to give my colleagues one example of a heartbreaking letter that I received. It starts, Dear Representative Schakowsky, I am a 31-year-old nurse with breast cancer. Because I am an HMO member, I have had recurrent problems with…

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Through its high school diploma program, Prologue, Inc. has assisted hundreds of out-of-school youths and older adults to receive their high school diplomas or their GED.

For the past twenty-five years, Prologue, Inc. has provided an invaluable service to thousands of Chicago residents.

I would also say that the gentleman raises a good point about the cost of media and the idea that radio time, that TV time which eats up so many of the dollars that are raised in campaigns, if we could get more contributions from the…

I am joining with Chairman Talent, Ranking Member Velazquez and the Small Business Committee in support of the Disaster Mitigation Coordination Act.