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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 12h

Speaker Johnson is running from the Epstein files.

Instead of keeping the government shut down to protect pedophiles, Republicans should come to the table with Democrats to lower health costs, reopen the government, & deliver justice for Epstein's victims.

Speaker Johnson, ball’s in your court.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?

JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back

R: Why not now?

J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 1d

My top priorities remain bringing the hostages home now, ending the violence once and for all, and bringing long-term peace, justice, and security to Israelis and Palestinians alike.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 1d

Often, fleeing homes and communities turned to rubble, living in fear and struggling to survive.

The human cost of this war is staggering, and it must end now.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 1d

My heart aches for those who were killed on October 7th and their loved ones who mourn their loss; for the hostages and their families who have endured an incomprehensible suffering; and for the thousands of innocent Palestinian families caught in the ensuing war that have lost those dear to them.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 1d

Two years ago, the world saw the worst perpetration of violence inflicted on the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 2d

The ICE raids taking place in our communities and the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago are not at all about public safety. They are about political theater.

We will not let Trump get away with this. Not in Chicago. Not anywhere. Not now. Not ever.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 5d

We will not be bullied by a wannabe tyrant and his Republican lapdogs. I look forward to voting for a budget that extends health care tax credits and protects families from rising health insurance rates. Republicans know where to find us - our door is open.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 5d

The President of the United States is supposed to serve ALL Americans, but it is clear that Trump is either unwilling or unable to do so. This is money that has been appropriated by the United States Congress. The Executive Branch has no authority to intervene.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 5d

This unconstitutional action is more proof that Donald Trump and Republicans are more interested in petty political retribution than lowering health care costs for Americans.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 7d

Yom Kippur calls on us to reflect, repent, and recommit to justice.

Wishing a meaningful and easy fast to all who observe.

Let us all strive to build a more compassionate, equitable world. G’mar Chatima Tovah.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 7d

I will vote for a bipartisan bill to open the government that protects families from rising health care costs, but I will not rubber stamp a Republican proposal that continues tax breaks to their wealthy donors while families pay more to visit the doctor.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 7d

Now, they refuse to reopen the government unless they are allowed to keep throwing Americans under the bus.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 7d

Republicans have made their priorities clear: they have already ripped health care away from 17 million Americans and doomed millions more to massive increases in health insurance prices so they can give tax breaks to their wealthy donors.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 7d

Please head to my website for the latest updates and answers to some frequently asked questions.

Government Shutdown Information

I want to inform you directly that, as of midnight on September 30, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown. Republicans control the entire federal government — the Presidency, the Senate, and the House. This is an utter failure of Republican leadership — it will substantially impact our communities and our economy and will drive up health care costs for millions of people.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 7d

The federal government has entered a shutdown.

Republicans control the entire federal government — the Presidency, the Senate, & the House.

This is an utter failure of Republican leadership — it’ll substantially impact our communities & our economy & will drive up health care costs for millions.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 8d

There are 11 hours left until the Republican-led government shutdown.

If Republicans let premium health tax credits expire, millions will face higher costs — including 26,000 people in Illinois' 9th District.

We must put people over politics. The time to act is NOW.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 9d

We are a nation of immigrants. This program is terrorizing immigrants and their families. People all across our community are demanding justice and proper oversight now.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 9d

What's going on in Chicago right now is dangerous. I joined over 65 of my colleagues in demanding answers from the Secretary of Homeland Security on how the department is using racial bias for stop and arrest decisions.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 9d

Under the Fourth Amendment, federal agents generally may not stop someone unless agents have good reason to suspect they're breaking laws, but the rogue Supreme Court has ruled that innocent people can be treated as criminals just because of the color of their skin.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 9d

ICE agents aren't being directed to protect Chicago, they're being told to use their badge to profile people of color.

The Border Patrol's "Operation At large" is racial profiling disguised as law enforcement.

@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 10d

ICE admits it’s doing racial profiling in downtown Chicago: “Then obviously the particular characteristics of an individual, how they look, how do they look compare to, say, you?” he said to the reporter, a tall, middle-aged man of Anglo descent.”

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Feds in military gear flood downtown Chicago; top border official says arrests based on 'how they look'

The immigration agents were spotted making arrests in downtown Chicago and River North neighborhood early Sunday.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 9d

No one with vision loss should be shut out from managing their health.

I introduced legislation to help make critical devices, like insulin pumps and blood pressure monitors, accessible to all.

I will always fight for a more inclusive healthcare system.

Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Guarantee Home-Use Medical Devices are Accessible to Blind and Low Vision Americans

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the bipartisan Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025 to require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create and enforce nonvisual accessibility standards for home-use medical devices, so that devices are fully accessible to blind or low-vision persons.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 10d

Mifepristone is safe, effective, and trusted by millions.

The GOP's assault on reproductive rights is putting lives at risk. Health care decisions should be made by patients and their doctors, not politicians.

We must continue to fight against any efforts limiting access to abortion care!

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 13d

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. opened an investigation into the safety of the abortion pill mifepristone, as the anti-abortion movement continues to push the administration to restrict access through lawsuits and policy.

RFK Jr. Opens Investigation Into the Safety of the Abortion Pill

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. opened an investigation into the safety of the abortion pill mifepristone, as the antiabortion movement continues to push the administration to restrict access through lawsuits and policy.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 12d

I'm joining Members of the Illinois Congressional delegation in demanding answers from ICE about Broadview’s deportation practices and recent use of force.

Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable.

We are, and always have been, a nation of immigrants.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 12d

Illinois Democrats say they are trying to discuss conditions at the ICE Broadview detention facility, which they say is “desperately needed as legal service providers and our constituents have raised concerns about the poor conditions at Broadview.”

Illinois Dems press Chicago ICE director for Broadview facility oversight, details on deportation operations

Members of the Illinois delegation were scheduled to meet with an ICE Chicago field office director on Friday but were told the meeting had to be rescheduled to a later date.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 12d

I refuse to rubber stamp a Republican scheme to continue shelling out tax breaks for their wealthy donors while families pay more to go to the doctor.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · 12d

Trump and Republicans have used their control of the government to increase costs on everything from groceries to health care.

I will vote for a bipartisan budget that extends health insurance tax credits and protects Americans from price spikes.

Health insurance marketplace rate hikes top 20 percent in most states, Cantwell says - Roll Call

In 29 states, rates for the top marketplace insurer are expected to increase at least 20 percent next year, according to the data.

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