Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 16mFor 50 years, the Hyde Amendment has denied low-income women the freedom to access abortion care simply because they can't afford it. The Hyde Amendment is discriminatory, period. No one should be denied the care they need because of their income. Health care is a human right. We must repeal Hyde. 041
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 3hThousands of immigrants in Illinois who are here legally will lose their Medicaid coverage tomorrow because of Trump. That includes thousands of Ukrainians who fled Putin’s war and came to Illinois seeking safety. The cruelty is the point. We must speak up, stand together, and fight back.abc7chicago.comThousands of legal immigrants in Illinois could lose Medicaid coverage under new rules Oct. 1Thousands of legal immigrants in Illinois are expected to lose Medicaid coverage beginning Thursday as the first phase of a broader overhaul of the health insurance program takes effect. 010
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 28/09/2026Abortion is health care, period. For over 50 years, the harmful Helms Amendment has blocked U.S. foreign assistance from supporting abortion care, even where it is legal. Today, on International Safe Abortion Day, we’re fighting to repeal Helms and make reproductive health care accessible to all. 132
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 25/09/2026It’s always good to see my good friend @petermorley.bsky.social! Peter is a tireless advocate for patients and for making sure everyone can get the health care they need. I’m grateful for his friendship and for all he continues to do to make our health system work better for patients and families. 051
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 23/09/2026Health care isn’t a game. Health insurance costs are going up again, and millions of Americans are going to feel it in their wallets. Democrats are fighting to make sure families can afford the care they need. Trump and Republicans are making that harder.nbcnews.comYour health insurance bills are about to go upThe premium increases stem in part from rising healthcare costs, including higher prices for medical care and expensive prescription drugs. 051
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 22/09/2026As Yom Kippur comes to a close, I’m thinking of everyone who spent today in reflection, prayer, and renewal. From my family to yours, G’mar Chatima Tovah. 061
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 17/09/2026Taxpayer dollars should create good jobs and strengthen communities, not reward corporations that cut corners at the expense of working people. @repcasar.bsky.social and I just introduced legislation to ensure federal contracts go to companies that respect workers and invest in their communities.schakowsky.house.govSchakowsky, Casar Reintroduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Contractors Treat Workers FairlyWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Greg Casar (TX-35) reintroduced the Patriotic Corporations of America Act, legislation to ensure federal taxpayer dollars support co... 011
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 15/09/2026Happy National Voter Registration Day! The Supreme Court just blocked Trump’s attempt to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting. Voters can continue using their existing mail-in ballot system. Your voice matters. Make sure you’re ready to vote. Register or check your registration: vote.govvote.govRegister to vote in your state | Vote.govFind the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government. 03615
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 15/09/2026Americans can pay two, three, even four times more for the same prescription drugs than people in other countries. Now, the Trump Administration wants to make it nearly impossible for Americans to access lower-cost medicines from Canada.federalregister.govIndefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry ProcessThis document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to implement an indefinite suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption for imports valued at $800 or less arrivi... 162
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 12/09/2026As we welcome the Jewish New Year, I’m wishing everyone celebrating a happy, healthy, and peaceful Rosh Hashanah. From my family to yours, may the year ahead be filled with joy, love, and blessings. Shanah Tovah! 041
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 11/09/2026Twenty-five years ago, I watched in disbelief with the rest of the nation as two planes struck the Twin Towers & our nation came under attack. Later, from my office, I watched smoke rise from the Pentagon. I remember the fear & chaos of that day, but also the extraordinary courage that followed. 110
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 10/09/2026Costs are sky high, and Trump and Republicans have made them worse. Families are feeling it every time they fill up their tank, buy groceries, or pay a health care bill. Democrats are focused on bringing those costs down. Republicans have no real plan to make life more affordable.cnbc.comGasoline prices, over $4 per gallon, hit record high for Labor DayWith elevated prices for crude oil, a major component of gasoline, the price at the pump is higher than it's ever been for the holiday weekend. 040
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 09/09/2026Trump and RFK Jr. are cutting grants that help prevent infant deaths, support mothers after childbirth, and reduce health disparities in minority communities. This is not making America healthy. It is putting lives at risk. They must be held accountable.washingtonsun.comHHS Cancels Infant Mortality, Postpartum Grants to Focus on Sperm Counts, EDOfficials at the Office of Minority Health told grantees that they’re prioritizing “root causes” of infertility and promoting exercise. 0114
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 07/09/2026I’ve spent my career fighting alongside working people, and I know we are strongest when we stand together. That’s why I’m a dues-paying union member and why I’ll always stand with the labor movement. Labor built the middle class. 172
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 04/09/2026The government should never collect Americans’ private medical records without their knowledge or consent. I’m calling on the CPSC to immediately halt its sweeping collection of personally identifiable ER patient data. Consumer safety should never come at the expense of Americans’ privacy. 03716
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 03/09/2026I’m deeply saddened to hear about Gloria Steinem’s passing. Gloria was a giant in the fight for women’s equality, and her courage was an inspiration to generations of women, including me. I was fortunate to work alongside Gloria in this movement. We stand on her shoulders, and we must persist. 070
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 01/09/2026Northwestern University is a vital part of our community, and I’m glad to see President Mung Chiang committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive and grow. I look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen the Northwestern community and the 9th District. Go ’Cats! 💜 141
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 31/08/2026Taste of Evanston is yet another great example of what makes Evanston so special: local businesses, neighbors, and community organizations coming together to give back. I was glad to help highlight the essential work these nonprofits do to support our communities.evanstonnow.comTaste of Evanston offers non-profits a taste of success - Evanston NowSell-out crowd for food festival on lakefront. 041
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 27/08/2026Imagine losing your family home after a loved one dies because Medicaid demands repayment for the care they needed. Medicaid estate recovery is cruel and largely hidden from public view. Families deserve better than to have a lifetime of hard-earned wealth wiped away after a loved one’s death.marketwatch.comYes, the government can take your home after a Medicaid recipient dies. Here’s how to protect yourself.If you don’t defend against Medicaid estate recovery, states are required to go looking for reimbursement, and real estate is often the only asset left. 093
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 25/08/2026I’ve spent my career fighting for stronger food safety protections because families deserve to know the food on their tables is safe. At a time when food recalls are putting consumers at risk, we should be investing in food safety, not cutting the resources and staff who protect us.thenation.comThe Dangerous Summer of Food RecallsWill they lead to a food safety reckoning? 1145
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 24/08/2026I’m appalled that the Trump Administration put a stop-work order on the crucial Brandon Road project without explanation. This project was designed to prevent invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes and threatening our fishing and recreational industries.news.wttw.comEncroaching Carp, Barrier Delays Threaten Great Lakes EcosystemFor decades, four species of invasive carp have been working their way toward the Great Lakes. On their way, they’ve left a trail of decimated native fish populations and injured boaters. 133
Reposted by Rep. Jan SchakowskyAFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, ‘a fierce and unrelenting warrior for working people,’ accepts AFSCME’s Spirit of Public Service Award on Thursday during the 47th International Convention.convention.afscme.orgIllinois congresswoman and labor advocate honored with AFSCME’s Spirit of Public Service AwardFor her unwavering support of public service workers and her exceptional record of investing in the services we deliver to our communities, Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky was awarded AFSCME’s… 27426
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 20/08/2026What an honor to receive @afscme.bsky.social’s Spirit of Public Service Award. Chicago is a union town, and I’m proud to have spent my career standing with working people. Their agenda has always been my agenda: good jobs, strong unions, and dignity for every worker. 2113
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 18/08/2026Vaccines save lives. Period.nbcnews.comCongressional Democrats urge Trump to undo order on childhood vaccinesDemocrats in both chambers are calling on Trump to rescind his executive order that aims to reduce the number of universally recommended vaccines for children 030
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 14/08/2026Hands off Social Security! You paid into it. You earned it. You are entitled to every benefit you worked for. After 91 years, Republicans should be strengthening Social Security, not threatening to gut it. I’ve spent my career fighting for seniors and working families. I’m not backing down now. 0145
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 14/08/2026Donald Trump doesn’t get to rewrite the rules of our elections because he’s afraid of losing. Threatening to use emergency powers to take control of voting is an unconstitutional power grab. Our elections belong to the people, not Donald Trump.usatoday.comTrump doesn't dismiss declaring national emergency to restrict voting"Stranger things have happened," Trump said when an interviewer suggested he declare a national emergency to take executive action on voting. 141
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 13/08/2026The groundbreaking at Hilda’s Place was a beautiful reminder of what we can accomplish when we invest in our neighbors. I was proud to help secure $2 million in federal funds for renovations that will help @connect2home.bsky.social create a space that is more accessible, welcoming, and dignified. 064
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 11/08/2026Trump is playing politics with our children’s health. Vaccines save lives. Doctors and scientists know it. Parents know it. The White House should stop spreading fear and start following the science. 1197
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 10/08/2026Trump said he’d lower costs. Lies. Instead, Illinois families are paying an average $3,800 more for basic living expenses. That’s a Republican choice. Democrats are fighting for an economy that puts working families first. 054
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 06/08/2026Let me be clear: no one should have to travel hundreds of miles just to access the health care they need. Yet people from across the country are coming to Illinois because of extremist abortion bans. Freedom should not depend on your ZIP code. We MUST pass the Women’s Health Protection Act. 131
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 05/08/2026What a lovely evening celebrating my friend Will and everyone who makes Will's Place in Skokie so special! Will's Place creates meaningful employment opportunities for adults with disabilities while serving up some delicious food. Thanks for making our community stronger and more inclusive. 054
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 04/08/2026Happy Birthday, @barackobama.bsky.social! 🎂 I've had the privilege of knowing you since the earliest days and am grateful for the friendship we've built along the way. Your leadership, compassion, and commitment to public service have left a lasting mark on our country and the world. 073
Reposted by Rep. Jan SchakowskyRep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 31/07/2026We don't allow banks to call themselves the U.S. Treasury Investment Fund. We don't allow delivery companies to call themselves USPS Plus. So why allow health insurance companies to call private insurance Medicare Advantage? (1/2) 45719
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 31/07/2026Under Chair Lina Khan, we worked hard to make “Made in America” a label consumers can trust. As companies use AI to hide where products come from and spread false claims, the FTC must do its job: protect consumers and honest American businesses. 021
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 30/07/2026Today marks 61 years since Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law. For more than six decades, these programs have provided lifesaving care and financial security to millions of Americans. 144
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 30/07/2026Happy National Intern Day! Ashley and Jordon have gone above and beyond for the people of Illinois' 9th District. Thank you both for your hard work, your fresh ideas, and your dedication. You'll always be part of Team Schakowsky! 051
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 30/07/2026If you're scammed out of your money, you deserve to get it back. Period. The Consumer Protection and Recovery Act previously passed the House with bipartisan support because protecting consumers shouldn't be a partisan issue. Consumers can't wait. The House must pass it again. 0126
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 29/07/2026The Americans with Disabilities Act expanded opportunity for millions, but our work is far from over. @duckworth.senate.gov and I are fighting to ensure federally assisted homes are built with accessibility in mind from the start. Everyone deserves a home where they can age in place with dignity.schakowsky.house.govSchakowsky, Duckworth Lead Bill to Provide Accessible Housing for Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and Aging AmericansWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced bicameral legislation to reduce housing accessibility barriers and improve mobility ... 043
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 28/07/2026Big Tech shouldn't get to write the rules for global AI. That's why I joined @warren.senate.gov in urging the Trump Administration to stand up for strong oversight of AI companies. As AI becomes a bigger part of our daily lives, consumers deserve transparency, accountability, & strong protections.reuters.comUS Senator Warren accuses AI firms of trying to curb oversight in trade accordDemocratic Senator Elizabeth Warren accused major AI companies of pushing the Trump administration to limit AI transparency rules in North America's trade pact, arguing that regulators should have br... 042
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 24/07/2026I've heard from Assyrian families in Illinois who continue to carry the pain of watching their ancestral homeland threatened. After generations of persecution, Assyrian Christians in Iraq are still waiting for justice. It's time to return illegally seized land to its rightful owners. 242
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 23/07/2026Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has spent 18 months imprisoned without charge after caring for children in Gaza. Reports that he has been beaten and tortured are horrifying. He must be released immediately. International law must be upheld.amnestyusa.orgU.S. Government Must Take Action to Secure Immediate and Unconditional Release of Palestinian Pediatrician Hussam Abu SafiyaProminent Palestinian pediatrician facing imminent threat to his life while in Israeli detention. 1116
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 21/07/2026Working families don't need another endless war. They need lower gas prices, lower grocery bills, and a government focused on making life more affordable. That's the kind of leadership families deserve and the kind of future we should be building. 143
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 17/07/2026John Lewis believed the strength of our democracy has always come from ordinary people willing to stand up for what's right. I miss my dear friend. His faith in people never wavered, and neither should ours. The call to make good trouble didn't end with him. It belongs to all of us.nytimes.comOpinion | John Lewis: Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation (Gift Article)Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe. 181
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 16/07/2026Clean beauty matters every day! We all deserve cosmetics we can trust, not products filled with harmful chemicals. That's why I'm the proud sponsor of the Safer Beauty Bill Package. It's time for the U.S. to act so no one has to choose between self-care and safety. #SaferBeauty4Allschakowsky.house.govSchakowsky, Fletcher, Matsui, Pressley Introduce Safer Beauty Bill PackageWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on Wednesday reintroduced the... 050
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 14/07/2026America's public lands aren't for sale. Trump's rollback of protections for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments is deeply unpopular and opens the door to destructive drilling and mining. 251
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 13/07/2026For years, fans have watched ticket prices skyrocket while being told that’s just how the market works. Now we know StubHub isn’t just failing to stop scalpers. It’s fueling the problem. A recent report shows its CEO runs a ticket scalping operation on the very platform he leads. 122
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 09/07/2026Another life stolen. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is dead after being shot by ICE agents. This is what happens when Trump gives federal agents a license to terrorize communities. No more excuses. No more bloodshed. There must be an independent investigation and full accountability. Justice for Lorenzo. 161
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 09/07/2026Americans are demanding safer schools, safer neighborhoods, and leaders with the courage to act. We know commonsense gun safety protections save lives. That's why we should be strengthening background checks and investing in violence prevention programs, not rolling back the progress we've made.nytimes.comTrump Administration Guts Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence, Suppressing Reports 053
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 07/07/2026Millions of Americans have lost their health care since Republicans' Big Ugly Bill became law. Families are paying more, billionaires are paying less, and Republicans are calling it a win. It's unacceptable. I won't stop fighting for affordable health care and an economy that works for all.protectourcare.orgUPDATE: Over Eight Million Americans Have Now Lost Coverage In the Year Following Trump-GOP Health Care Cuts — Protect Our Care 063
Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 04/07/2026Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 As America celebrates its 250th birthday, I’m feeling especially grateful for the people and communities who make our country so special. I hope today is filled with time spent with family, friends, and loved ones. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day! 060