Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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Official Bluesky account for Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Illinois 9th Congressional District
Got my start as a consumer advocate. Dog mom to Ellie, my golden retriever!
Got my start as a consumer advocate. Dog mom to Ellie, my golden retriever!
This week I greeted the 19 monks who walked over 100 days and 2,300 miles to bring a message of peace to the Capitol.
Their journey is a powerful reminder that in tough times we all must do everything we can to lead with compassion, stand up for justice, and never stay silent in the face of wrong.
Their journey is a powerful reminder that in tough times we all must do everything we can to lead with compassion, stand up for justice, and never stay silent in the face of wrong.
February 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This week I greeted the 19 monks who walked over 100 days and 2,300 miles to bring a message of peace to the Capitol.
Their journey is a powerful reminder that in tough times we all must do everything we can to lead with compassion, stand up for justice, and never stay silent in the face of wrong.
Their journey is a powerful reminder that in tough times we all must do everything we can to lead with compassion, stand up for justice, and never stay silent in the face of wrong.
Another attempt to erase history.
Let’s be clear: the murder of 1.5 million Armenians was genocide.
We must never forget. I will continue to call it what it is and stand with the Armenian people.
Let’s be clear: the murder of 1.5 million Armenians was genocide.
We must never forget. I will continue to call it what it is and stand with the Armenian people.
Vice President Vance’s office deleted this tweet that broke with administration policy in its acknowledgment of the Armenian Genocide. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Another attempt to erase history.
Let’s be clear: the murder of 1.5 million Armenians was genocide.
We must never forget. I will continue to call it what it is and stand with the Armenian people.
Let’s be clear: the murder of 1.5 million Armenians was genocide.
We must never forget. I will continue to call it what it is and stand with the Armenian people.
Many processed foods like cereal & chips contain BHA, a preservative linked to cancer risk & other health concerns.
The FDA is finally taking a closer look, something my Food Chemical Reassessment Act has pushed for years.
We must put the ‘F’ back in the FDA & reign in this dangerous chemical.
The FDA is finally taking a closer look, something my Food Chemical Reassessment Act has pushed for years.
We must put the ‘F’ back in the FDA & reign in this dangerous chemical.
Federal health officials said Tuesday they will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products.
FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products. The U.S.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Many processed foods like cereal & chips contain BHA, a preservative linked to cancer risk & other health concerns.
The FDA is finally taking a closer look, something my Food Chemical Reassessment Act has pushed for years.
We must put the ‘F’ back in the FDA & reign in this dangerous chemical.
The FDA is finally taking a closer look, something my Food Chemical Reassessment Act has pushed for years.
We must put the ‘F’ back in the FDA & reign in this dangerous chemical.
Let’s call it what it is: a targeted, malicious attack on blue states for providing life-saving health care.
Illinois faces devastating cuts to HIV prevention & critical public health programs, with hospitals like Lurie Children’s under direct attack.
We'll fight back. People’s lives are at risk.
Illinois faces devastating cuts to HIV prevention & critical public health programs, with hospitals like Lurie Children’s under direct attack.
We'll fight back. People’s lives are at risk.
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
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February 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Let’s call it what it is: a targeted, malicious attack on blue states for providing life-saving health care.
Illinois faces devastating cuts to HIV prevention & critical public health programs, with hospitals like Lurie Children’s under direct attack.
We'll fight back. People’s lives are at risk.
Illinois faces devastating cuts to HIV prevention & critical public health programs, with hospitals like Lurie Children’s under direct attack.
We'll fight back. People’s lives are at risk.
Mental health care is essential for all.
I’m grateful to our mental health professionals for fighting stigma and providing treatment to millions.
I’ll continue to do all I can to support research and expand access to care.
I’m grateful to our mental health professionals for fighting stigma and providing treatment to millions.
I’ll continue to do all I can to support research and expand access to care.
February 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Mental health care is essential for all.
I’m grateful to our mental health professionals for fighting stigma and providing treatment to millions.
I’ll continue to do all I can to support research and expand access to care.
I’m grateful to our mental health professionals for fighting stigma and providing treatment to millions.
I’ll continue to do all I can to support research and expand access to care.
My dear friends Barack and Michelle Obama have earned our respect through a lifetime of service and leadership.
Racist attacks from a small man who desperately wants even a fraction of that respect won’t change it.
Racist attacks from a small man who desperately wants even a fraction of that respect won’t change it.
February 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
My dear friends Barack and Michelle Obama have earned our respect through a lifetime of service and leadership.
Racist attacks from a small man who desperately wants even a fraction of that respect won’t change it.
Racist attacks from a small man who desperately wants even a fraction of that respect won’t change it.
Always energizing to spend time with my friend @flyingwithsara.bsky.social, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants–CWA, AFL–CIO.
She’s an outstanding labor leader, & together we’re fighting to ensure flight attendants get the fair pay & strong protections they have earned.
She’s an outstanding labor leader, & together we’re fighting to ensure flight attendants get the fair pay & strong protections they have earned.
February 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Always energizing to spend time with my friend @flyingwithsara.bsky.social, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants–CWA, AFL–CIO.
She’s an outstanding labor leader, & together we’re fighting to ensure flight attendants get the fair pay & strong protections they have earned.
She’s an outstanding labor leader, & together we’re fighting to ensure flight attendants get the fair pay & strong protections they have earned.
I watched as one of my dear friends suffered from ALS, a debilitating and fatal disease, with little hope.
That’s why I’m reintroducing common-sense legislation to expand access to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for people living with ALS.
That’s why I’m reintroducing common-sense legislation to expand access to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for people living with ALS.
Schakowsky, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce ALS Better Care Act to Expand Access to Specialized Care
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Jason Crow (CO-06), and Mike Quigley (IL-05) reintroduced the ALS Better Care Act, bipartisan legislation to...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I watched as one of my dear friends suffered from ALS, a debilitating and fatal disease, with little hope.
That’s why I’m reintroducing common-sense legislation to expand access to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for people living with ALS.
That’s why I’m reintroducing common-sense legislation to expand access to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for people living with ALS.
This February, we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and honor the Black leaders, pioneers, trailblazers, and heroes whose good trouble broke down barriers and propelled our nation forward.
Their triumphs, innovations, and courage continue to shape our future.
Black history is American history.
Their triumphs, innovations, and courage continue to shape our future.
Black history is American history.
February 2, 2026 at 5:28 PM
This February, we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and honor the Black leaders, pioneers, trailblazers, and heroes whose good trouble broke down barriers and propelled our nation forward.
Their triumphs, innovations, and courage continue to shape our future.
Black history is American history.
Their triumphs, innovations, and courage continue to shape our future.
Black history is American history.
What has been released so far is damning.
The DOJ has a legal obligation to release all Epstein files. Withholding the rest is unacceptable.
Justice cannot wait.
The DOJ has a legal obligation to release all Epstein files. Withholding the rest is unacceptable.
Justice cannot wait.
The new Epstein files production features numerous allegations made against Donald Trump and others.
January 30, 2026 at 10:39 PM
What has been released so far is damning.
The DOJ has a legal obligation to release all Epstein files. Withholding the rest is unacceptable.
Justice cannot wait.
The DOJ has a legal obligation to release all Epstein files. Withholding the rest is unacceptable.
Justice cannot wait.
Every person in the U.S. deserves access to high-quality, affordable health care.
I introduced legislation with @whitehouse.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov to drive down premiums, increase competition, and expand access to coverage for millions of Americans.
I introduced legislation with @whitehouse.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov to drive down premiums, increase competition, and expand access to coverage for millions of Americans.
Schakowsky, Whitehouse, Slotkin Introduce Public Health Insurance Option for Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON - As the Republican attack on our health care system continues, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced t...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Every person in the U.S. deserves access to high-quality, affordable health care.
I introduced legislation with @whitehouse.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov to drive down premiums, increase competition, and expand access to coverage for millions of Americans.
I introduced legislation with @whitehouse.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov to drive down premiums, increase competition, and expand access to coverage for millions of Americans.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust and the lives lost.
Memory alone is not enough.
We must actively confront antisemitism, bigotry, and hate today and every day. #NeverAgain
Memory alone is not enough.
We must actively confront antisemitism, bigotry, and hate today and every day. #NeverAgain
January 27, 2026 at 11:04 PM
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust and the lives lost.
Memory alone is not enough.
We must actively confront antisemitism, bigotry, and hate today and every day. #NeverAgain
Memory alone is not enough.
We must actively confront antisemitism, bigotry, and hate today and every day. #NeverAgain
Greg Bovino wreaked havoc on our communities.
His removal is long overdue, but the cruelty that enabled him remains.
Accountability means confronting the system, not just removing one official.
We must impeach Noem, block DHS funding, and stop ICE’s abusive practices.
His removal is long overdue, but the cruelty that enabled him remains.
Accountability means confronting the system, not just removing one official.
We must impeach Noem, block DHS funding, and stop ICE’s abusive practices.
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Greg Bovino wreaked havoc on our communities.
His removal is long overdue, but the cruelty that enabled him remains.
Accountability means confronting the system, not just removing one official.
We must impeach Noem, block DHS funding, and stop ICE’s abusive practices.
His removal is long overdue, but the cruelty that enabled him remains.
Accountability means confronting the system, not just removing one official.
We must impeach Noem, block DHS funding, and stop ICE’s abusive practices.
Two people are now dead in Minnesota at the hands of Donald Trump's masked thugs.
This is a direct result of Trump’s deliberate campaign to unleash brutality and lawlessness on our immigration system.
There are no words strong enough to express my disgust at these atrocities.
This is a direct result of Trump’s deliberate campaign to unleash brutality and lawlessness on our immigration system.
There are no words strong enough to express my disgust at these atrocities.
BREAKING: Federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the immigration crackdown, Gov. Tim Walz says.
Federal officers shot another person in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown, governor says
Minnesota's governor says federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.Democratic Gov.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Two people are now dead in Minnesota at the hands of Donald Trump's masked thugs.
This is a direct result of Trump’s deliberate campaign to unleash brutality and lawlessness on our immigration system.
There are no words strong enough to express my disgust at these atrocities.
This is a direct result of Trump’s deliberate campaign to unleash brutality and lawlessness on our immigration system.
There are no words strong enough to express my disgust at these atrocities.
From hospitals to rural clinics, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists provide critical pain management care to millions each year.
I introduced a bipartisan resolution with Rep. Dave Joyce honoring their role in delivering high-quality care nationwide.
I introduced a bipartisan resolution with Rep. Dave Joyce honoring their role in delivering high-quality care nationwide.
Schakowsky, Joyce Celebrate National CRNA Week with Bipartisan Resolution
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL‑09) and Dave Joyce (OH‑14) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Week, w...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
From hospitals to rural clinics, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists provide critical pain management care to millions each year.
I introduced a bipartisan resolution with Rep. Dave Joyce honoring their role in delivering high-quality care nationwide.
I introduced a bipartisan resolution with Rep. Dave Joyce honoring their role in delivering high-quality care nationwide.
It was 53 years ago when Roe v. Wade guaranteed access to safe, legal abortion care.
But the right-wing, rogue Supreme Court stripped away that right. We can’t accept this as reality.
We will not stop fighting until we restore reproductive rights!
But the right-wing, rogue Supreme Court stripped away that right. We can’t accept this as reality.
We will not stop fighting until we restore reproductive rights!
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 PM
It was 53 years ago when Roe v. Wade guaranteed access to safe, legal abortion care.
But the right-wing, rogue Supreme Court stripped away that right. We can’t accept this as reality.
We will not stop fighting until we restore reproductive rights!
But the right-wing, rogue Supreme Court stripped away that right. We can’t accept this as reality.
We will not stop fighting until we restore reproductive rights!
The DHS appropriations bill we just voted on funds detention, deportation, and further enables abuse and lawlessness.
I voted NO. I will not empower Trump's secret police.
Instead, we should impeach Kristi Noem and pass humane, comprehensive immigration solutions.
I voted NO. I will not empower Trump's secret police.
Instead, we should impeach Kristi Noem and pass humane, comprehensive immigration solutions.
January 22, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The DHS appropriations bill we just voted on funds detention, deportation, and further enables abuse and lawlessness.
I voted NO. I will not empower Trump's secret police.
Instead, we should impeach Kristi Noem and pass humane, comprehensive immigration solutions.
I voted NO. I will not empower Trump's secret police.
Instead, we should impeach Kristi Noem and pass humane, comprehensive immigration solutions.
While people are working multiple jobs just to afford their prescriptions and medical bills, Trump wants to spend $700 billion of taxpayer money on Greenland.
We should be investing in affordable health care and real solutions for families, not alienating allies for his ego.
We should be investing in affordable health care and real solutions for families, not alienating allies for his ego.
January 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM
While people are working multiple jobs just to afford their prescriptions and medical bills, Trump wants to spend $700 billion of taxpayer money on Greenland.
We should be investing in affordable health care and real solutions for families, not alienating allies for his ego.
We should be investing in affordable health care and real solutions for families, not alienating allies for his ego.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. presented us with the vision of a world where justice and love triumph over bigotry and hate.
Attempts to undermine #MLKDay or sow division defy everything he stood for. We are more alike than we are different.
Attempts to undermine #MLKDay or sow division defy everything he stood for. We are more alike than we are different.
January 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. presented us with the vision of a world where justice and love triumph over bigotry and hate.
Attempts to undermine #MLKDay or sow division defy everything he stood for. We are more alike than we are different.
Attempts to undermine #MLKDay or sow division defy everything he stood for. We are more alike than we are different.
When companies profit, workers should too.
I’m proud to support @afacwa.org Flight Attendants who are picketing today demanding a fair contract from United Airlines.
When we fight, we win! #UnionStrong #ContractNow
I’m proud to support @afacwa.org Flight Attendants who are picketing today demanding a fair contract from United Airlines.
When we fight, we win! #UnionStrong #ContractNow
January 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM
When companies profit, workers should too.
I’m proud to support @afacwa.org Flight Attendants who are picketing today demanding a fair contract from United Airlines.
When we fight, we win! #UnionStrong #ContractNow
I’m proud to support @afacwa.org Flight Attendants who are picketing today demanding a fair contract from United Airlines.
When we fight, we win! #UnionStrong #ContractNow
Standing with the Iranian people means opposing repression by their own government and exploitation by outside powers.
The Iranian government must end its brutal crackdown and uphold basic human rights.
The Iranian government must end its brutal crackdown and uphold basic human rights.
January 14, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Standing with the Iranian people means opposing repression by their own government and exploitation by outside powers.
The Iranian government must end its brutal crackdown and uphold basic human rights.
The Iranian government must end its brutal crackdown and uphold basic human rights.
America’s nurses are sounding the alarm🚨!
Hospitals can’t deliver quality care when nurses are stretched too thin. I have legislation to set safe staffing ratios, protect nurses who speak up, and improve patient care.
It’s time to support our nurses and put patients over profits!
Hospitals can’t deliver quality care when nurses are stretched too thin. I have legislation to set safe staffing ratios, protect nurses who speak up, and improve patient care.
It’s time to support our nurses and put patients over profits!
Nearly 15,000 nurses went on strike at several key New York City hospitals.
Nurses went on strike because management refused to agree to safe staffing levels for patients and has threatened to discontinue or cut nurses’ health benefits, the union said.
https://wapo.st/4sDaV4i
Nurses went on strike because management refused to agree to safe staffing levels for patients and has threatened to discontinue or cut nurses’ health benefits, the union said.
https://wapo.st/4sDaV4i
January 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
America’s nurses are sounding the alarm🚨!
Hospitals can’t deliver quality care when nurses are stretched too thin. I have legislation to set safe staffing ratios, protect nurses who speak up, and improve patient care.
It’s time to support our nurses and put patients over profits!
Hospitals can’t deliver quality care when nurses are stretched too thin. I have legislation to set safe staffing ratios, protect nurses who speak up, and improve patient care.
It’s time to support our nurses and put patients over profits!
I've reintroduced legislation to end Medicaid Estate Recovery—a cruel, hidden policy that demands the repayment of long-term care benefits after a loved one dies.
It recovers less than 1% of costs while causing immense harm.
This unjust policy must end.
It recovers less than 1% of costs while causing immense harm.
This unjust policy must end.
Schakowsky Reintroduces Bill to Protect Grieving Families from Medicaid Estate Seizures
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Aging and Families, reintroduced the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act, ...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I've reintroduced legislation to end Medicaid Estate Recovery—a cruel, hidden policy that demands the repayment of long-term care benefits after a loved one dies.
It recovers less than 1% of costs while causing immense harm.
This unjust policy must end.
It recovers less than 1% of costs while causing immense harm.
This unjust policy must end.
Affordable health care shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
Extending ACA tax credits lowers premiums and protects coverage for millions of families.
No person should have to choose between getting the care they need and paying their bills.
Extending ACA tax credits lowers premiums and protects coverage for millions of families.
No person should have to choose between getting the care they need and paying their bills.
January 8, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Affordable health care shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
Extending ACA tax credits lowers premiums and protects coverage for millions of families.
No person should have to choose between getting the care they need and paying their bills.
Extending ACA tax credits lowers premiums and protects coverage for millions of families.
No person should have to choose between getting the care they need and paying their bills.
My treasured friend @hoyer.house.gov has spent decades putting country over politics and democracy over self.
As we both leave Congress, one of my fondest memories will always be his leadership, his advice, and his friendship. I’m honored to have served with him.
Thank you, Steny.
As we both leave Congress, one of my fondest memories will always be his leadership, his advice, and his friendship. I’m honored to have served with him.
Thank you, Steny.
January 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM
My treasured friend @hoyer.house.gov has spent decades putting country over politics and democracy over self.
As we both leave Congress, one of my fondest memories will always be his leadership, his advice, and his friendship. I’m honored to have served with him.
Thank you, Steny.
As we both leave Congress, one of my fondest memories will always be his leadership, his advice, and his friendship. I’m honored to have served with him.
Thank you, Steny.