Jan Schakowsky

Preventing gender-based violence is critical to establishing safe, productive, and healthy workplaces for all.

— Jan Schakowsky

The reality is that life expectancy has not improved for everyone. In fact, in some cases, life expectancy is actually decreasing.

— Jan Schakowsky

The JCPOA is working - preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. It's time for the Republicans to start working, too.

— Jan Schakowsky

I've seen the impact of deportation in my district. It is heartbreaking to see families torn apart for no good reason.

— Jan Schakowsky

Handcuffing the ability of states and localities to develop clean fuels in the cheapest possible way, using local resources, is not sound…

— Jan Schakowsky

The truth is the middle class is not only stagnant but it is my fear that, without sustained and focused action, it…

— Jan Schakowsky

I will continue to do all that I can to ensure and enhance worker protections, including the right to bargain collectively.

— Jan Schakowsky

Our goal should be to, together, to improve Obamacare so that even more people have access to affordable, quality health insurance and…

— Jan Schakowsky

In 1973, the Roe v. Wade decision concluded that women have a constitutionally protected right to safe and legal abortions. That landmark…

— Jan Schakowsky

There are big winners in Paul Ryan's 'Roadmap,' and you can guess who they are. He would cut taxes for the wealthy,…

— Jan Schakowsky

The Republican 'Work Harder for Less' budget leaves more Americans even worse off than they are today. The 'People's Budget' makes the…

— Jan Schakowsky

And we've also had now the speaker of the Parliament in Iraq using blatantly anti-Semitic remarks, saying the Jews and sons of…

— Jan Schakowsky

Instituting equal pay is especially important because families in our country increasingly rely on women's wages to make ends meet. When women…

— Jan Schakowsky

Few things give me more pride and hope for our future than when I see women, of all ages and backgrounds, in…

— Jan Schakowsky

I am a fierce advocate for the economic empowerment of all women. In the Congress, I am one of the leaders of…

— Jan Schakowsky

Immigrants are integral to the strength of our nation. They deserve comprehensive reform that will provide a pathway to citizenship and ensure…

— Jan Schakowsky

When girls can get an education and women can work and run businesses or even serve as elected officials, the world benefits.

— Jan Schakowsky

If you look at the U.S. government data, our own data, there is as much coca today in Colombia and as much…

— Jan Schakowsky

In Illinois, community, migrant, homeless and public housing health centers operate 268 primary care sites and serve close to 1 million patients every year.

— Jan Schakowsky

President Trump ran on protecting U.S. jobs and renegotiating unfair trade policies - those policies strengthen labor laws around the world.

— Jan Schakowsky

The District of Columbia has every right to pass their own laws, and House Republicans should stay out of it.

— Jan Schakowsky

Without health insurance, getting sick or injured could mean going bankrupt, going without needed care, or even dying needlessly.

— Jan Schakowsky

I will continue to work to maintain Planned Parenthood's ability to provide excellent health care to millions of women.

— Jan Schakowsky

As a Jew I cannot sit idle while genocidal atrocities continue to unfold in Darfur, Sudan.

— Jan Schakowsky

With affordable health care, women can have economic security and the peace of mind that they will not become a financial burden…

— Jan Schakowsky

Working families spend about 90 percent of their income on consumption - buying stuff. The rich spend less than 45 percent.

— Jan Schakowsky

The JCPOA has made the world safer. The deal ensures that Israel does not have to live with the threat of a…

— Jan Schakowsky

President Obama's executive actions on immigration are designed to temporarily address major flaws in our broken immigration system.

— Jan Schakowsky

The United States and our allies across the world are working every day to fight terrorism. We must continue those efforts, and…

— Jan Schakowsky

We can afford to pay workers fairly, and it is the right thing to do. We also need equal pay for equal…

— Jan Schakowsky

Reproductive health decisions should be made by a woman and her doctor. Any efforts to undermine women's reproductive rights must stop.

— Jan Schakowsky

I will continue to push for solutions to eliminate reliance on hired guns to provide security in war zones.

— Jan Schakowsky

At some point in our life, each of us is very likely to be a care getter or a care giver or…

— Jan Schakowsky

Three years into the war, tens of thousands of American troops remain targets of a growing Iraqi insurgency.

— Jan Schakowsky

Workers should not be prevented from bargaining with the companies that help set their wages, benefits, schedules, and workplace conditions.

— Jan Schakowsky

Hatred, bigotry, and discrimination have no place in our country. We must work hard to make sure that America remains an inclusive…

— Jan Schakowsky

American workers deserve a raise. I fully support the push for $15 an hour and a union. We also must raise wages…

— Jan Schakowsky

I will continue to stand strongly with my fellow House Democrats, with immigration reform advocates and with millions of hard-working, law-abiding families…

— Jan Schakowsky

Because the Bush Administration will set no timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, both chambers of Congress acted to…

— Jan Schakowsky

As a first generation American myself, I know that comprehensive immigration reform is good for our country. I know it will reduce…

— Jan Schakowsky