Janice D. Schakowsky
Representative · IL-9 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 1999
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Representative · IL-9 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 1999
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
611 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 9440 · State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 9414 · Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
H.R. 9370 · Protect Local Funding Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9364 · FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.J.Res. 197 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9296 · Strengthening Social Security Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 9216 · Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9195 · Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1342 · Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9036 · American High-Speed Rail Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
H.R. 9014 · Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of 2026
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 8975 · All Students Count Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8952 · Elder Pride Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.J.Res. 189 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8940 · Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8910 · SLUSH FUND Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8868 · Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026
Introduced May 15, 2026 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1286 · Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1285 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8798 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.