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.
Feb 2, 2017
Refugees that are fleeing for their lives are not the enemy. Look at this 3-year-old Syrian boy, Aylan Kurdi, who washed up on a beach in Turkey. He and his older brother and his mother drowned. They were among, literally, thousands of…
Feb 1, 2017
But we know full well that that panel was created to attack women's health choices and not protect infant lives.
Feb 1, 2017
Republicans are happy to put insurance companies back in charge, allow them to reinstate lifetime caps on coverage and medical underwriting.
Jan 30, 2017
The Affordable Care Act has just been a blessing for so many people in our country. Twelve million more Americans have access to health care.
Jan 24, 2017
Yes, I am opposed to the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Ms. Schakowsky moves to recommit the bill H.R. 7 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with instructions to…
Jan 13, 2017
I want to say right now I believe--and it will be true, you will see--that Republicans will regret the repeal of ObamaCare. Hospitals in rural and underserved areas are panicking right now because they are finally getting paid through…
Jan 5, 2017
I stand here as a proud Jew and someone who, throughout my entire life, has been an advocate for the State of Israel, and I am standing here to oppose H. Res. 11. As a Member of Congress, I have been committed to maintaining America's…
Jan 5, 2017
Amendment XIV, section 1: ``All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which…
Dec 6, 2016
I thank the gentleman, both for yielding and for his kind words. I appreciate that. I also thank my colleague across the aisle for his support for this resolution. H. Res. 932 calls for action on unauthorized phone charges slipped onto…
Dec 5, 2016
This should not be our last hearing on the Volkswagen scandal, and I hope the relevant parties will be better represented in future hearings.
Dec 5, 2016
I thank the Obama administration as a whole for its work in prioritize environmental issues and make the world safer and healthier for future generations.
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