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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.J.Res. 155 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8205 · Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 6, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Oct 14, 2026): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.Con.Res. 82 · Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8108 · End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8103 · To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 8100 · Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 26, 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.
H.R. 8098 · To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.J.Res. 154 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 81 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8085 · Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Con.Res. 80 · Recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 7975 · Feeding Families Not Fear Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 7960 · Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7957 · Preserve the Traditional Cultural Place Chí’chil Biłdagoteel Historic District Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Native Americans
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 7917 · Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Con.Res. 78 · Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
H.R. 7867 · Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1107 · Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and 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. 7836 · Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 27, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 7828 · Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7827 · Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
H.Res. 1106 · Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.