Jan Schakowsky

Official Twitter account for Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Illinois 9th Congressional District

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Today, I am making good trouble. #bansoffourbodies

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Medicare Advantage insurers too often put profits before patients, creating barriers that can leave people without the medically necessary equipment they rely on.

I’m partnering with @RepPressley to cut through the red tape and help ensure wheelchair users enrolled in Medicare Advantage can get timely repairs and maintain their independence and quality of life.

[Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @RepPressley]

BREAKING: I'm introducing my FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act.

This legislation would streamline wheelchair repair services by removing prior authorization requirements from Medicare Advantage plans.

Our wheelchair users should not have to wait months for minor repairs.

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

The world has lost a remarkable champion for justice, and I have lost my shero, my role model, and my dear friend, Bea Lumpkin. 

Bea dedicated 107 remarkable years to fighting for working people, civil rights, racial justice, and education. From organizing factory workers as a teenager to standing with labor unions, tenants, teachers, and communities throughout her life, she never stopped believing that ordinary people could build a more just world.

I will miss Bea dearly, but I am profoundly grateful for the example she set and the friendship we shared. May we honor Bea by continuing the fight she devoted her life to. 

Rest in power, Bea.

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Immigrants are, and always have been, an essential part of what makes our country great.

On the 14th anniversary of DACA, it is long past time for Congress to pass the Dream and Promise Act and give Dreamers who have studied, worked, and contributed to our communities a pathway to citizenship in the only country many have ever known.

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in America. That's not inevitable. It's a choice.

We don’t have to accept this as normal. We know commonsense gun safety laws save lives.

Our kids deserve more than moments of silence. We need action NOW. #WearOrange

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

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[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Harmful chemicals linked to cancer and other serious health risks continue to be used in food packaging, exposing Americans to unnecessary dangers.

@SenBlumenthal, @rosadelauro, and I introduced legislation to ban some of the most hazardous chemicals used in food packaging and food processing materials.

The American people, not corporate interests, must come first.

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

The Republican-led House Education Committee holding a partisan hearing on Chicago Public Schools is laughable.

At this very moment, Republicans are attempting to slash millions of dollars in funding for Head Start and K–12 education programs while simultaneously gutting the Department of Education.

Their agenda would hurt students, threaten teachers' jobs, and funnel public dollars into private education. They are putting profits first and our children last.

We must continue fighting for the investments our students, teachers, and schools need and deserve.

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

I'm deeply troubled by reports that six nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago were terminated after participating in union organizing efforts.

Every worker deserves the freedom to organize without fear of retaliation. Prime Healthcare must respect workers' rights and engage with employees in good faith.

Nurses are essential to patient care, and I'll continue standing with them and fighting to protect workers' rights.

[Chicago Sun-Times @Suntimes]

Since Prime Healthcare acquired Saint Mary of Nazareth, several nurses at the Chicago hospital spoke out about deteriorating conditions and potential unionizing. They were fired soon after. Prime says it prioritizes safety and denies retaliation. https://t.co/ezmWihxOiF

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Andrew Boutros has turned an office that should be dedicated to justice into a political circus.

From reckless, targeted prosecutions to allegations of misconduct and dysfunction, his tenure has been defined by controversy, chaos, and a steady erosion of public confidence.

Illinoisans deserve a justice system they can trust. Boutros has undermined that trust at every turn.

He should resign.

[Jon Seidel @SeidelContent]

JUST IN: Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros says he is implementing "sweeping reforms to internal grand jury practices" in the wake of the "Broadview Six" revelations:

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

The House of Representatives has spoken. The American people have spoken.

We don't want another endless war.

The bipartisan passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution is a rebuke of Trump's reckless escalation.

Diplomacy works. It's time to end this war and pursue a path to peace.

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Nurses at Endeavor Health are speaking out for safe staffing and stronger workplace protections.

I stand with these nurses and am deeply concerned by allegations that union supporters were fired amid organizing efforts.

Endeavor Health must respect workers' rights and engage in good faith.

Supporting nurses strengthens our entire health system.

[Evanston RoundTable @EvRoundTable]

Endeavor Health nurses allege union supporters were fired amid organizing effort https://t.co/WLxHlnqLpP

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

I was honored to be recognized by Rotary with a Lifetime Service Award for my support of polio eradication efforts.

Ending polio is within reach, but only if we continue investing in global health.

Thanks to the advocates who continue to keep this critical mission moving forward. #EndPolio

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Happy Pride Month! This month is a celebration of the resilience, strength, and joy of the LGBTQI+ community. 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

America is beautifully diverse, and I remain committed to fighting for LGBTQI+ rights in Congress. I will always stand firmly for health care access, marriage equality, and the right of every person to live openly and authentically regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Love always wins.

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Too many lives are cut short by preventable roadway crashes every day.

@SenBlumenthal and I just reintroduced the Road to Zero Resolution to push for safer roads and a future where everyone can get where they’re going safely.

We can and must do better. https://t.co/saKerI7X0H

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

I'm relieved that Ricardo and his mother Martha have finally been reunited and released. But what they endured should've never happened in the first place.

The cruelty we're seeing in our immigration system must end.

Immigrants make our communities stronger, and we must keep fighting for a system that reflects our values.

[Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune]

Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete is coming home.

The Chicago Public Schools senior who was arrested by ICE agents at a routine check-in in March was released Tuesday after a bond hearing in immigration court, a spokeswoman for his attorneys told the Tribune. https://t.co/QlXorFxyeU

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Congratulations to the Northwestern women’s lacrosse team on an outstanding championship win!

These women are powerful, determined, and absolutely fearless on the field.

Evanston is so proud of you. Go 'Cats! 💜🏆

[Northwestern Lacrosse @NULax]

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏆 #CATSWIN

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Today, on Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

I’m grateful for their courage, and I’m holding their loved ones close in my thoughts today.

The best way we can honor their legacy is by ensuring every veteran and military family has the support and care they have earned.

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Black women in the US are far more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

Every mom deserves good care before, during, and after pregnancy.

I introduced legislation with @SenLBR to expand coverage and improve maternal health care.
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[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

My dear friend Barney Frank was one of a kind. He was brilliant, fearless, funny, and deeply compassionate. Serving alongside him in Congress was one of the great privileges of my career.

Barney helped change this country for the better, from advancing financial reform to breaking barriers for LGBTQ+ Americans. He never backed down from a fight, and he never lost his sharp wit or his humanity.

I will miss him dearly. My heart is with Jim, his entire family, and everyone who loved him.

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: Barney Frank, a longtime Democratic congressman who crafted financial reforms and brought visibility to gay rights, dies. https://t.co/gIm368EIIm

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Ricardo, an 18-year-old high school senior, and his mother Martha came to this country seeking a better life.

What the Trump Administration has put them through is horrific, unacceptable, and un-American.

Cruelty and bigotry do not make America strong. Immigrants are, and always have been, what make our country great.

My office is in communication with the family’s attorney, and we will do everything possible to bring them home and secure justice for them.

[Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune]

ICE detains Chicago Public Schools senior and his mother: ‘We had done everything by the rules’ https://t.co/iU8fq70Xt1