Rep. Jan Schakowsky
@schakowsky.house.gov
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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!
Meanwhile, working families are struggling to put food on the table. The cruelty is the point.
Eric Trump: "You can send $500 million worth of bitcoin on a Sunday night at 11pm while having a glass of wine with your wife for virtually zero fees."
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Meanwhile, working families are struggling to put food on the table. The cruelty is the point.
I will not stop until every American has access to quality, affordable health care. This fight is not over.
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I will not stop until every American has access to quality, affordable health care. This fight is not over.
Today, on Veterans Day, I want to speak directly to the incredible men and women who have served our country: I see you, I honor you, and I am deeply grateful for your service to our country.
Veterans are a part of our community, and we owe them not just our gratitude, but our action.
Veterans are a part of our community, and we owe them not just our gratitude, but our action.
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today, on Veterans Day, I want to speak directly to the incredible men and women who have served our country: I see you, I honor you, and I am deeply grateful for your service to our country.
Veterans are a part of our community, and we owe them not just our gratitude, but our action.
Veterans are a part of our community, and we owe them not just our gratitude, but our action.
I’ve been clear from the start: I refuse to turn my back on the millions of Americans who are already seeing their health premiums skyrocket.
Health care must be a priority.
That’s why I’m voting NO on the continuing resolution.
Health care must be a priority.
That’s why I’m voting NO on the continuing resolution.
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I’ve been clear from the start: I refuse to turn my back on the millions of Americans who are already seeing their health premiums skyrocket.
Health care must be a priority.
That’s why I’m voting NO on the continuing resolution.
Health care must be a priority.
That’s why I’m voting NO on the continuing resolution.
Day 40 of the Republican shutdown and instead of lowering health care costs, the Trump administration is stealing food from hungry Americans.
Where does the cruelty end?
Where does the cruelty end?
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Day 40 of the Republican shutdown and instead of lowering health care costs, the Trump administration is stealing food from hungry Americans.
Where does the cruelty end?
Where does the cruelty end?
Only weeks before Thanksgiving, the Trump administration is quite literally trying to take away food from hungry families.
The cruelty is the point.
The cruelty is the point.
BREAKING: The Trump administration asks a federal appeals court for an emergency pause on a federal judge's order to fully fund SNAP benefits this month.
Trump administration asks for emergency pause on judge's order to fully fund SNAP
The administration has said it cannot draw from money set aside for child nutrition programs, known as Section 32 funding, to pay for SNAP during the government shutdown.
nbcnews.to
November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Only weeks before Thanksgiving, the Trump administration is quite literally trying to take away food from hungry families.
The cruelty is the point.
The cruelty is the point.
Generations of Americans are better off because of the progressive leadership of my treasured friend Nancy Pelosi.
Speaker Emerita Pelosi is a brilliant strategist and has demonstrated over and over again her astounding ability to successfully navigate the most complex negotiations.
Speaker Emerita Pelosi is a brilliant strategist and has demonstrated over and over again her astounding ability to successfully navigate the most complex negotiations.
Breaking News: Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the only female House speaker, said she would retire in 2027, ending a run as one of the most powerful women in U.S. politics. nyti.ms/3XkTV49
November 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Generations of Americans are better off because of the progressive leadership of my treasured friend Nancy Pelosi.
Speaker Emerita Pelosi is a brilliant strategist and has demonstrated over and over again her astounding ability to successfully navigate the most complex negotiations.
Speaker Emerita Pelosi is a brilliant strategist and has demonstrated over and over again her astounding ability to successfully navigate the most complex negotiations.
Every person, regardless of immigration status, deserves to live with dignity and without fear.
Now, more than ever, we must speak up, stand up, and defend our shared values of compassion, justice, and solidarity.
We are a nation of immigrants. Together, we will not back down.
Now, more than ever, we must speak up, stand up, and defend our shared values of compassion, justice, and solidarity.
We are a nation of immigrants. Together, we will not back down.
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Every person, regardless of immigration status, deserves to live with dignity and without fear.
Now, more than ever, we must speak up, stand up, and defend our shared values of compassion, justice, and solidarity.
We are a nation of immigrants. Together, we will not back down.
Now, more than ever, we must speak up, stand up, and defend our shared values of compassion, justice, and solidarity.
We are a nation of immigrants. Together, we will not back down.
Thousands of neighbors came together for an Emergency Food Drive in Evanston this weekend to support families in need.
In times of uncertainty, it is inspiring to see so many people join hands to lift up our community and make sure no one goes hungry.
In times of uncertainty, it is inspiring to see so many people join hands to lift up our community and make sure no one goes hungry.
November 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Thousands of neighbors came together for an Emergency Food Drive in Evanston this weekend to support families in need.
In times of uncertainty, it is inspiring to see so many people join hands to lift up our community and make sure no one goes hungry.
In times of uncertainty, it is inspiring to see so many people join hands to lift up our community and make sure no one goes hungry.
I’m disgusted and outraged by reports of ICE terrorizing students, families, and community members today in Evanston, Skokie, and across the 9th District. My team and I are monitoring the situation and coordinating with local partners to protect our neighbors.
October 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I’m disgusted and outraged by reports of ICE terrorizing students, families, and community members today in Evanston, Skokie, and across the 9th District. My team and I are monitoring the situation and coordinating with local partners to protect our neighbors.
When the government can’t even let kids trick-or-treat without fear, it’s not about safety, it’s about cruelty. Period.
Noem rejects Pritzker request to pause ICE operations for Halloween
Pritzker's Halloween request, first obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times, came four days after ICE agents fired tear gas in the Old Irving Park neighborhood as families and children walked to a Halloween...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
When the government can’t even let kids trick-or-treat without fear, it’s not about safety, it’s about cruelty. Period.
Hunger doesn’t take a break during a government shutdown.
Congressional Republicans are blocking access to SNAP, hurting those who need help the most.
SNAP is a lifeline, not a political bargaining chip. Now more than ever, we must prioritize the needs of working Americans. The time to act is now.
Congressional Republicans are blocking access to SNAP, hurting those who need help the most.
SNAP is a lifeline, not a political bargaining chip. Now more than ever, we must prioritize the needs of working Americans. The time to act is now.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) bashes the Trump administration and USDA's decision to not use emergency funds to keep SNAP running during the government shutdown.
"There are many people that are on SNAP that cannot survive without the food that they might get with SNAP."
"There are many people that are on SNAP that cannot survive without the food that they might get with SNAP."
October 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Hunger doesn’t take a break during a government shutdown.
Congressional Republicans are blocking access to SNAP, hurting those who need help the most.
SNAP is a lifeline, not a political bargaining chip. Now more than ever, we must prioritize the needs of working Americans. The time to act is now.
Congressional Republicans are blocking access to SNAP, hurting those who need help the most.
SNAP is a lifeline, not a political bargaining chip. Now more than ever, we must prioritize the needs of working Americans. The time to act is now.
In just days, Americans will see their health care costs skyrocket because of the GOP’s reckless government shutdown.
It’s time Republicans end their taxpayer-funded vacation and get back to work.
Democrats are here fighting for working families — not billionaire donors.
It’s time Republicans end their taxpayer-funded vacation and get back to work.
Democrats are here fighting for working families — not billionaire donors.
Illinois residents to see 78% average cost increase for Affordable Care Act exchange plans if subsidies expire
Illinois residents to see 78% average increase in cost of Affordable Care Act exchange plans, if Congress allows subsidies to expire
www.chicagotribune.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
In just days, Americans will see their health care costs skyrocket because of the GOP’s reckless government shutdown.
It’s time Republicans end their taxpayer-funded vacation and get back to work.
Democrats are here fighting for working families — not billionaire donors.
It’s time Republicans end their taxpayer-funded vacation and get back to work.
Democrats are here fighting for working families — not billionaire donors.
A mother just called my office and was terrified. Her adult son with intellectual disabilities lives in a care facility and relies on SNAP to eat.
Trump and Speaker Johnson would rather let people suffer than actually do their jobs.
Trump and Speaker Johnson would rather let people suffer than actually do their jobs.
Breaking News: Roughly two dozen states sued the Trump administration over its refusal to fund food stamps during the government shutdown, seeking to spare roughly 42 million people from hunger and financial hardship starting Nov. 1.
Dozens of States Sue Trump Administration Over Food Stamp Funding During Shutdown
The states petitioned a federal court days after the Agriculture Dept. said it would not take emergency steps to provide aid during the government shutdown.
nyti.ms
October 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A mother just called my office and was terrified. Her adult son with intellectual disabilities lives in a care facility and relies on SNAP to eat.
Trump and Speaker Johnson would rather let people suffer than actually do their jobs.
Trump and Speaker Johnson would rather let people suffer than actually do their jobs.
Trump and Speaker Johnson can’t be bothered to show up to work while Americans' health insurance premiums skyrocket, and they struggle to put food on the table.
Families will starve, but don't worry, billionaires will still get their tax breaks.
Families will starve, but don't worry, billionaires will still get their tax breaks.
Speaker Mike Johnson is siding with the Trump administration’s decision to not tap emergency funds for food aid for 42 million Americans — who are slated to lose SNAP benefits on Saturday if the government shutdown continues.
Johnson backs Trump's plans not to tap contingency dollars for food aid ahead of funding cliff
The White House is warning 42 million low-income Americans will start to miss SNAP benefits Saturday if Democrats don’t vote for the funding stopgap this week.
www.politico.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Trump and Speaker Johnson can’t be bothered to show up to work while Americans' health insurance premiums skyrocket, and they struggle to put food on the table.
Families will starve, but don't worry, billionaires will still get their tax breaks.
Families will starve, but don't worry, billionaires will still get their tax breaks.
Democratic members of Congress converged on Chicago to conduct oversight of DHS’s unlawful and unconstitutional actions.
We’re continuing to demand transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Together, we must stand strong against Trump’s abuse of power.
We’re continuing to demand transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Together, we must stand strong against Trump’s abuse of power.
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Democratic members of Congress converged on Chicago to conduct oversight of DHS’s unlawful and unconstitutional actions.
We’re continuing to demand transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Together, we must stand strong against Trump’s abuse of power.
We’re continuing to demand transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Together, we must stand strong against Trump’s abuse of power.
Trump and Republicans have decided tearing down the White House to build a corporate ballroom is more important than lowering health care costs or paying federal workers.
Democrats are here and ready to fight for everyday Americans, not billionaire donors.
What happened to people over politics?
Democrats are here and ready to fight for everyday Americans, not billionaire donors.
What happened to people over politics?
Breaking News: President Trump is having the White House’s entire East Wing demolished to make way for his $200 million ballroom. The project is far more extensive than he initially let on.
Trump Will Demolish Entire White House East Wing for Ballroom: Live Updates
nyti.ms
October 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Trump and Republicans have decided tearing down the White House to build a corporate ballroom is more important than lowering health care costs or paying federal workers.
Democrats are here and ready to fight for everyday Americans, not billionaire donors.
What happened to people over politics?
Democrats are here and ready to fight for everyday Americans, not billionaire donors.
What happened to people over politics?
To all those in the 9th District, and across the Chicago area, it’s crucial that you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
Save and share with your communities.
Please go to my website for more info or call my office if you need assistance: schakowsky.house.gov/conozca-sus-de…
Save and share with your communities.
Please go to my website for more info or call my office if you need assistance: schakowsky.house.gov/conozca-sus-de…
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
To all those in the 9th District, and across the Chicago area, it’s crucial that you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
Save and share with your communities.
Please go to my website for more info or call my office if you need assistance: schakowsky.house.gov/conozca-sus-de…
Save and share with your communities.
Please go to my website for more info or call my office if you need assistance: schakowsky.house.gov/conozca-sus-de…
In the United States of America, we don’t bow down to a king. We vote. We protest. We run for office. That’s how power works here. #NoKings
October 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In the United States of America, we don’t bow down to a king. We vote. We protest. We run for office. That’s how power works here. #NoKings
Just a reminder that Speaker Johnson is keeping the government shut down to stop the release of the Epstein files.
Democrats stand ready to lower health costs, reopen the government, & deliver justice for Epstein's victims.
Speaker Johnson must stop dodging scandals & start delivering solutions.
Democrats stand ready to lower health costs, reopen the government, & deliver justice for Epstein's victims.
Speaker Johnson must stop dodging scandals & start delivering solutions.
House Republicans stopped revising their legislative calendar back in July. So I updated it for them. Since July 4, the House has conducted 20 days of business in 16 weeks. Oct. 27-30 remains TBD.
October 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Just a reminder that Speaker Johnson is keeping the government shut down to stop the release of the Epstein files.
Democrats stand ready to lower health costs, reopen the government, & deliver justice for Epstein's victims.
Speaker Johnson must stop dodging scandals & start delivering solutions.
Democrats stand ready to lower health costs, reopen the government, & deliver justice for Epstein's victims.
Speaker Johnson must stop dodging scandals & start delivering solutions.
$40 billion for foreign aid to Argentina.
$0 for American seniors losing telehealth and home care.
The GOP's priorities are crystal clear: billionaires and special interests come first. Who are they really working for? Certainly not you.
$0 for American seniors losing telehealth and home care.
The GOP's priorities are crystal clear: billionaires and special interests come first. Who are they really working for? Certainly not you.
Another shutdown casualty: Medicare telehealth coverage
Another shutdown casualty: Medicare telehealth coverage
It's got bipartisan support—and millions of Americans need it. But Congress keeps failing to lock in telehealth funding.
www.motherjones.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
$40 billion for foreign aid to Argentina.
$0 for American seniors losing telehealth and home care.
The GOP's priorities are crystal clear: billionaires and special interests come first. Who are they really working for? Certainly not you.
$0 for American seniors losing telehealth and home care.
The GOP's priorities are crystal clear: billionaires and special interests come first. Who are they really working for? Certainly not you.
Medicare open enrollment begins today, but health insurance premiums and deductibles are skyrocketing because Trump and Republicans refuse to prioritize affordable health care.
TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT:
PLEASE HELP:
1) CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN STILL EXISTS.
2) CHECK YOUR PART D RX PLAN AND COMPARE OTHER PLANS (TRUMP ADMIN. TOOK AWAY BIDEN SUBSIDIES FOR 2026)
3) REPOST THIS SO OTHERS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
medicare.gov
PLEASE HELP:
1) CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN STILL EXISTS.
2) CHECK YOUR PART D RX PLAN AND COMPARE OTHER PLANS (TRUMP ADMIN. TOOK AWAY BIDEN SUBSIDIES FOR 2026)
3) REPOST THIS SO OTHERS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
medicare.gov
Welcome to Medicare
The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.
medicare.gov
October 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Medicare open enrollment begins today, but health insurance premiums and deductibles are skyrocketing because Trump and Republicans refuse to prioritize affordable health care.
Trump & Congressional Republicans have decided that using $20 billion of taxpayer funds to bail out Trump's friends in Argentina is more important than working with Democrats to reopen the government.
Health insurance costs rising. Federal workers going unpaid. Food assistance programs running dry.
Health insurance costs rising. Federal workers going unpaid. Food assistance programs running dry.
It says a lot that Trump can find $20 billion to bail out Argentina, but won't help the millions of Americans who are in real need at home.
So much for “America First.”
So much for “America First.”
October 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Trump & Congressional Republicans have decided that using $20 billion of taxpayer funds to bail out Trump's friends in Argentina is more important than working with Democrats to reopen the government.
Health insurance costs rising. Federal workers going unpaid. Food assistance programs running dry.
Health insurance costs rising. Federal workers going unpaid. Food assistance programs running dry.
Immigrants are and always have been what makes our country great.
We will not be intimidated by the wannabe dictator in the White House, and we will not stand by as our community is ravaged.
No human being is illegal.
We will not be intimidated by the wannabe dictator in the White House, and we will not stand by as our community is ravaged.
No human being is illegal.
October 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Immigrants are and always have been what makes our country great.
We will not be intimidated by the wannabe dictator in the White House, and we will not stand by as our community is ravaged.
No human being is illegal.
We will not be intimidated by the wannabe dictator in the White House, and we will not stand by as our community is ravaged.
No human being is illegal.
Chicago lost an icon.
Sister Jean embodied the heart and soul of Loyola and gave our city endless joy, wisdom, warmth, and unwavering faith.
Her legacy will live on in every life she touched. May her memory be a blessing.
Sister Jean embodied the heart and soul of Loyola and gave our city endless joy, wisdom, warmth, and unwavering faith.
Her legacy will live on in every life she touched. May her memory be a blessing.
Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: https://bit.ly/4o7eIUk
October 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Chicago lost an icon.
Sister Jean embodied the heart and soul of Loyola and gave our city endless joy, wisdom, warmth, and unwavering faith.
Her legacy will live on in every life she touched. May her memory be a blessing.
Sister Jean embodied the heart and soul of Loyola and gave our city endless joy, wisdom, warmth, and unwavering faith.
Her legacy will live on in every life she touched. May her memory be a blessing.