Illinois' 9th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 9th Congressional District
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Schakowsky, Colleagues Reintroduce Safer Beauty Bill Package
This suite of federal safer beauty bills addresses gaping holes in cosmetic safety by banning the worst chemicals; requiring fragrance disclosure; protecting women of color and salon workers; and creating supply chain transparency.
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Schakowsky, Colleagues Reintroduce Safer Beauty Bill Package
This suite of federal safer beauty bills addresses gaping holes in cosmetic safety by banning the worst chemicals; requiring fragrance disclosure; protecting women of color and salon workers; and creating supply chain transparency.
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Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court’s Section 230 Rulings
On May 19, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to sidestep requests to limit Section 230.
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Schakowsky, García, Ramirez Lead Colleagues Urging Dhs and Fema to Provide Expedited Funding for Migrants in Chicago
U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), and Delia Ramirez (IL-03) led members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation Mike Quigley (IL-05), Danny Davis (IL-07), Sean Casten (IL-06), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) in sending a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell urging them to prioritize the City of Chicago funding request and provide expedited reimbursement of the $20.5M through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to help address the needs of migrants that have been arriving to Chicago from Texas.
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Schakowsky, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Recognize Glioblastoma Awareness Day
On May18, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brian Mast (FL-21), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), and Mike Gallagher (WI-08) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to designate July 19, 2023, as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day.”
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Schakowsky Statement on Ftc’s Enforcement of Health Breach Notification Rule
On May 18, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Federal Trade Commissions decision to bar a health app from sharing personal health data for advertising:
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Schakowsky Statement on Ftc’s Enforcement of Health Breach Notification Rule
On May 18, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Federal Trade Commissions decision to bar a health app from sharing personal health data for advertising:
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Schakowsky Statement on Recent Cuts to Rail Workers' Benefits
On May12, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, released the following statement on recent cuts to unemployment and sick benefits for rail workers:
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Schakowsky Statement on Fcc’s Tegna Decision
On May 10, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel’s decision to block the proposed takeover of TEGNA, the 2nd largest network of local news stations, by Apollo Global and Standard General:
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Schakowsky Statement on Tiktok’s Responses to Questions for the Record
On May 9, 2023, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member on the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Schakowsky Introduces Bipartisan Past Act to Protect Horses From Inhumane Tactics
"As a strong supporter of animal rights, and as a former horse owner, we must end the inhumane practice of horse soring.
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Schakowsky Statement on Ftc’s Proposed Ban on Facebook Monetizing Children’s Data
On May 4, 2023 , U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member on the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement on the FTC’s proposed ban on Facebook monetizing children’s data:
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Schakowsky, Casten, Beyer to Introduce Legislation to Hold Bad Actors Accountable for Energy Market Manipulation
This week, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Don Beyer (VA-08) are re-introducing bicameral legislation to protect consumers from energy market manipulation.
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Schakowsky, Delauro Lead Call for President Biden to Raise Human Rights Concerns With President of the Philippines
In advance of President Biden’s meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) led 13 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to President Biden calling on him to raise concerns over the worsening human rights crisis in the Philippines.
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Schakowsky Slams Republicans for Threatening to Hold the Economy Hostage
On April 26, 2023, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and a senior member of the House Budget Committee, voted against the Default On America Act and slammed Republicans for their desire to hold our economy hostage.
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Schakowsky, Colleagues Issue Joint Statement Congratulating Resolution Commemorating Israel’s 75th Anniversary and Affirming Two-state Solution
“We share deep pride in the strong, bipartisan, and multifaceted relationship the United States has had with Israel throughout the last 75 years, grounded in the many interests and values our two nations share.
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Schakowsky, Lawmakers Reiterate Concern Over Big Tech Pushing Digital Trade Rules That Conflict With Biden Competition Agenda and Pending Legislation
“We ask that you ensure new digital trade rules complement—rather than conflict with—our efforts to promote competition in the digital economy, regulate artificial intelligence, and protect online privacy.”
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Schakowsky Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to End Cuts to Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits
On April 20, 2023 , U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and a senior member of the House Budget Committee, alongside Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Deb Fischer (R-NE).
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Elleson wins four-way GOP contest for right to take on Schakowsky
John Elleson wants his Republican primary campaign in the 9th Congressional District to be viewed as a selfless endeavor.
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GOP's 9th Congressional District hopeful takes aim at opponent's positions on Israel
The Republican challenger for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District took aim at her incumbent opponent’s record on Israel, which she said is one of the three most important issues in the district.