Political Quotes

Janice Schakowsky

The Public Record

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.

Quotes by year · 199920262,175 total · peak 2019 (290)
1999: 40 quotes2006: 1 quote2007: 1 quote2009: 12 quotes2010: 46 quotes2011: 139 quotes2012: 162 quotes2013: 183 quotes2014: 108 quotes2015: 175 quotes2016: 159 quotes2017: 184 quotes2018: 211 quotes2019: 290 quotes2020: 147 quotes2021: 159 quotes2022: 32 quotes2023: 87 quotes2024: 7 quotes2025: 11 quotes2026: 21 quotes
Jun 7, 2017

Let me just say that I see this subcommittee as a place where we should be protecting the CFPB because we are designated to do consumer protection.

congress.gov
May 22, 2017

Many consumers today like to have their purchases delivered directly to their homes.

congress.gov
May 22, 2017

Will workers who have gone to community colleges or universities be affected differently than those who have not?

congress.gov
May 22, 2017

automated delivery has the potential to create new jobs for some people.

congress.gov
May 22, 2017

Disruptive technologies like automation will disrupt some American livelihoods.

congress.gov
May 18, 2017

I want to thank Congresswoman Jayapal and the Congressional Progressive Caucus for convening this 1-hour discussion about our democracy at risk. I don't think it is really an exaggeration that what we are seeing right now is our democracy…

govinfo.gov
May 4, 2017

Understand this: the Republicans planned to exempt Members of Congress from the provisions of TrumpCare until they got caught. So here are five numbers that show just how deadly and dangerous the Republican bill is: Twenty-four million is…

govinfo.gov
May 2, 2017

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Actually, the idea of the 40-hour day began over--yesterday makes 130 years at Haymarket Square in the city of Chicago, my hometown. And the idea is very simple: that after 40 hours of work, which is a…

govinfo.gov
Apr 26, 2017

The outdoor recreation industry is an important part of our economy, and outdoor activities are enjoyed by 144 million Americans every year.

congress.gov
Apr 26, 2017

I was sitting in my office watching this debate, and I really appreciate the opportunity to come down. I ran down the stairs because I wanted to speak to this issue. Now, it really doesn't matter what anybody in here thinks about what I…

govinfo.gov
Apr 26, 2017

There must be a coordinated effort to combat climate change with America taking the lead here at home.

congress.gov
Apr 26, 2017

But our natural wonders are under threat from a changing climate and destructive policies that we have seen by this administration and this Congress.

congress.gov

Politicians like Janice Schakowsky