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Representative for Illinois District 9

Born

May 26, 1944

Age 81

Phone

(202) 225-2111

Office

2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 9

Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice Schakowsky is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 9th congressional district since 1999, and she previously served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1991–1998). She is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Voting Record — 496

Yes37%

No57%

Present0%

Not Voting6%

Party align99%

Cross-party0%

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Congressional District 9

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Janice D. Schakowsky

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 9

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Janice D.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 32 sponsored · 211 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.gov1d ago(source)

Trump promised lower prices. Instead, his reckless and illegal war in Iran is making life more expensive for everyone else. Gas prices up. Grocery prices up. Families stretched even thinner. Working people are once again paying for Donald Trump’s chaos.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.gov2d ago(source)

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐🌹☀️ Instead of just chocolates and flowers, how about paid parental leave, affordable health care, fair wages, and child care families can count on? Today and every day, we fight for policies that support working families and honor the care moms provide.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.gov4d ago(source)

Eight years after Trump withdrew from the JCPOA, a deal that constrained Iran’s nuclear program, we are still facing higher gas prices and ongoing global instability. Abandoning diplomacy has real consequences. Negotiation works. Chaos doesn’t.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.gov5d ago(source)

After years under former AG Consuelo Porras, who was sanctioned by the US and other countries for corruption and undermining democracy, the Guatemalan people deserve transparency and accountability during this transition, and a chance to heal and move forward.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.gov5d ago(source)

I’m encouraged by the appointment of García Luna as Guatemala’s new Attorney General.

Guatemala's president names Gabriel Estuardo Garcia as new attorney general

Guatemala's President Bernardo Arevalo has named Gabriel Estuardo Garcia Luna, a former judge and university professor, as the Central ‌American nation's new attorney general, Arevalo said in an addr...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.gov6d ago(source)

During National Nurses Appreciation Week, we recognize and thank nurses for the essential work they do every day. We will keep fighting!

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.gov6d ago(source)

Nurses show up for us in our most vulnerable moments, often working long hours under strenuous conditions. That is why safe staffing standards and fair working conditions for nurses will provide the support they deserve and dramatically improve patient care.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govMay 5(source)

This Teacher Appreciation Day📝, I’m thinking about the long days, meaningful moments, and lasting impact of teaching. From one former teacher to those in the classroom now, thanks for all you do. I’ll keep fighting for higher pay, stronger benefits, and the support you deserve.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govMay 4(source)

People with disabilities should never be forced to choose between the support of their families and the benefits they need to survive. Supplemental Security Income is a lifeline, not something to be chipped away at. We must strengthen it.

ProPublica

@propublica.org

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NEW: A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients with Down syndrome, dementia and other disabilities whose parents or relatives receive SNAP benefits.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govMay 1(source)

This May Day, I stand with workers building a more just economy where everyone has a voice. As a dues-paying union member, I know firsthand the power of collective action. We must strengthen the right to organize and bargain so all can thrive. Workers deserve nothing less.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 30(source)

The US still lacks a comprehensive long-term care plan. That must change. @debbiedingell.house.gov and I introduced a bill to expand home care, strengthen the care workforce, and help millions of seniors and people with disabilities live independently with dignity.

Schakowsky, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Expand Home Care, Strengthen Care Workforce

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) on Wednesday introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to expand access to hom...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 30(source)

For years, Big Pharma has ripped off Americans, forcing them to pay tens of thousands of dollars per year for their lifesaving prescription drugs. @usprogressives.bsky.social have a plan to ensure prescription drugs are affordable and accessible for patients.

Congressman Greg Casar

@repcasar.bsky.social

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We make your prescription drugs cheaper by saying if companies won’t make prescription drugs affordable, we’ll just make them ourselves. A vial of insulin goes from $300 a vial to $50. That's a bill from @schakowsky.house.gov and @warren.senate.gov.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 29(source)

This is a blow to democratic representation and will harm millions of underrepresented voters nationwide. Congress must act to restore and strengthen these protections because our votes are our power and we will fight to protect them.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 29(source)

Today’s ruling guts one of the most important civil rights laws in our nation’s history. The Voting Rights Act was created to ensure minority communities have a voice and are fairly represented in our democracy.

The Associated Press

@apnews.com

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BREAKING: The Supreme Court struck down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, weakening a landmark voting rights law’s protections against discrimination in redistricting.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 28(source)

Nurses at Rush Medical Center are organizing for safer staffing standards, stronger workplace protections, and a real voice to protect patient care. I stand with them and urge Rush to respect their rights and engage in good faith. Supporting nurses strengthens patient care.

More Perfect Union

@moreperfectunion.bsky.social

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1,700 nurses in Chicago just filed a huge petition to unionize. The petition from the nurses at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center demands better pay, improved benefits, and increased staffing to better support both nurses and patients. /1

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 24(source)

This is unacceptable, and I will oppose this legislation until we return to the strong bipartisan bill I led just two years ago. The American people deserve better.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 24(source)

Their bill preempts state privacy laws, eliminates the right of individuals to sue over data abuses, and hands every violator a guaranteed get-out-of-jail-free card before any enforcement can even begin.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 24(source)

Instead of a real data privacy bill, the Republicans have opted for legislation which is nothing more than a giveaway to their big tech donors.

House Republicans roll out landmark data privacy push

The proposals would preempt dozens of state data laws and set a federal standard for how tech and finance companies handle their customers’ data.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 22(source)

The future is green, and we are not backing down.  This Earth Day, we are pushing for real climate action, not empty promises. The science is clear. The urgency is real. Time to act.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky@schakowsky.house.govApr 22(source)

Families are feeling the pressure of high energy costs every day, while energy companies continue to rake in profits. That’s why @casten.house.gov, @beyer.house.gov, and I reintroduced legislation to hold bad actors accountable for rigging markets and raising prices.

Schakowsky, Casten, Beyer Reintroduce Energy Consumer Protection Act to Crack Down on Market Manipulation

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Don Beyer (VA-08) reintroduced the Energy Consumer Protection Act, bicameral legislation aimed at strengthenin...

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Sponsored Bills(32)

H.R. 8423 (119th)
To amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of ce…
H.R. 8311 (119th)
To expand the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to …
H.R. 7336 (119th)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of ALS-related services …
H. Res. 1019 (119th)
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthet…
H.R. 7023 (119th)
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insuran…

Cosponsored Bills(211)

H.R. 8744 (119th)
To prohibit the import of certain goods produced, sourced, made, or otherwise derived from d…
Joined: 2026-05-12
H. Res. 1270 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Joined: 2026-05-07
H.R. 8606 (119th)
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabil…
Joined: 2026-04-30
H.R. 8588 (119th)
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit consumer reporting agencies that furnish …
Joined: 2026-04-29
H.R. 8540 (119th)
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, …
Joined: 2026-04-28

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Voting History

496 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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