Janice Schakowsky
Sourced recordU.S. House - IL District 09 · Congressional District 9
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Janice D. Schakowsky is a Democratic Representative from Illinois, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1999. Born 1944. Official website: https://schakowsky.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
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Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialJanice Schakowsky is a candidate for U.S. House - IL District 09profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,858,402.52 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Schakowsky, Blumenthal, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging
- VerifiedPublic statement: Schakowsky, Pocan Lead 85 Members Urging Sec. Rubio to Pressure Israeli Gov’t to Halt Settlement Construction in the E-1 Area of the West Bank
- VerifiedPublic statement: Schakowsky, Blumenthal Introduce Resolution to End Roadway Fatalities & Improve Traffic Safety
- VerifiedPublic statement: Schakowsky, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care and Save Moms’ Lives
- VerifiedPublic statement: Schakowsky, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Expand Home Care, Strengthen Care Workforce
- VerifiedNews coverage: AP Race Call: Democrat Janice Schakowsky wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District - KTSM 9 News
- VerifiedNews coverage: AP Race Call: Democrat Janice Schakowsky wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District - WRIC ABC 8News
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-09: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2026-05-19: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-15: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-02-03: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-01-23: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-12: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-12-17: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Public Statements
mb"> Home Media Press Releases June 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) introduced the No Toxics in Food Packaging Act, legislation to ban some of the most dangerous toxic chemicals from food packaging and food processing materials. The bill targets chemicals that have been linked to cancer, reproductive harm, and other serious health risks. Issues : Consumer Pr
Food Packaging Act, legislation to ban some of the most dangerous toxic chemicals from food packaging and food processing materials. The bill targets chemicals that have been linked to cancer, reproductive harm, and other serious health risks. Issues : Consumer Protection Food Safety June 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) led a letter signed by 85 Members of Congress to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to use ev
io urging him to use every available diplomatic tool to halt the advancement of settlement construction in the E-1 area of the West Bank. In recent months, the Israeli government has approved construction plans, published construction tenders, and is on the verge of accepting bids and exchanging contracts. Once construction begins, the damage will be irreversible. Issues : Israel May 21, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Richard B
fatalities and improve roadway safety for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and others on the road. The resolution aims to end roadway fatalities by 2050 by improving data collection and promoting access to safe, reliable transportation. Issues : Consumer Protection Auto Safety May 19, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Founding Member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, introduced the Innovative Maternal Payment and Coverage To (IMPACT T
verage for women from prenatal care through one year postpartum. Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE). Issues : Women's Issues Women's Health Health April 30, 2026 Press Release 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 home and community-based care for older adults and peopl
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