119th Congress
Janice D. Schakowsky
Representative, IL-9, Illinois
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- May 26, 1944 (age 82)
- In Congress
- House since 1999
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 98%
- Missed Votes
- 11%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-2111
- Website
- schakowsky.house.gov
Committees
- Energy and Commerce
Who Is Janice D. Schakowsky?
Janice D. Schakowsky is a Democratic representative from IL-9 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 1999. Born May 26, 1944, Schakowsky is 82. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Schakowsky voted on 277 and missed 33. Schakowsky voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time. Schakowsky sponsored 42 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Janice D. Schakowsky Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Janice D. Schakowsky Sponsored
- FTC Whistleblower Act of 2026 (H.R. 10792, In Committee)
- FTC Autonomy Act (H.R. 10701, In Committee)
- Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026 (H.R. 10600, In Committee)
- Patriotic Corporations of America Act of 2026 (H.R. 10459, In Committee)
- Consumer Protection and Recovery Act (H.R. 10003, In Committee)
- Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 (H.R. 9932, In Committee)
- American Manufacturing Renaissance Act (H.R. 9931, In Committee)
- No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026 (H.R. 9231, In Committee)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050. (H.Res. 1316, Introduced)
- IMPACT to Save Moms Act (H.R. 8907, In Committee)
- Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 8423, In Committee)
- Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act (H.R. 8311, In Committee)
See All (42)
- ALS Better Care Act (H.R. 7336, In Committee)
- Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and our Nation's Armed Forces, for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond. (H.Res. 1019, Introduced)
- Affordable CHOICE Act (H.R. 7023, In Committee)
- Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act (H.R. 6951, In Committee)
- Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 6818, In Committee)
- Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R. 6594, In Committee)
- Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and the continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. (H.Res. 925, Introduced)
- Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025 (H.R. 6116, In Committee)
- Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 5605, In Committee)
- Future Generations Protection Act (H.R. 5489, In Committee)
- To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes. (H.R. 4262, In Committee)
- Honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer by recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to adopt a 21st-century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine the health and well-being of people around the world. (H.Res. 629, Introduced)
- TRUTH in Labeling Act (H.R. 4725, In Committee)
- Franchisee Freedom Act (H.R. 4614, In Committee)
- Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025 (H.R. 4528, In Committee)
- Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 (H.R. 4436, In Committee)
- Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2025 (H.R. 4435, In Committee)
- Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R. 4434, In Committee)
- Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2025 (H.R. 4433, In Committee)
- Recognizing a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting the fundamental rights of children due to the Trump administration's directives that unleash fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, while suppressing climate change science. (H.Con.Res. 44, In Committee)
- Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025 (H.R. 4306, In Committee)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence. (H.Res. 465, Introduced)
- Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025 (H.R. 3415, In Committee)
- Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act of 2025 (H.R. 3162, In Committee)
- Anna’s Law of 2025 (H.R. 3121, In Committee)
- Online Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 2889, In Committee)
- Water ISAC Threat Protection Act (H.R. 2344, In Committee)
- Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act (H.R. 2224, In Committee)
- Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025 (H.R. 811, In Committee)
- Recognizing the roles and the contributions of Americas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and the Nation's Armed Forces for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond. (H.Res. 67, Introduced)
Floor Speeches
Schakowsky spoke on the floor 5 times on 5 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, November 17, 2025, 251 wordsRaising a Question of the Privileges of the House
I am so proud to stand here today to talk about one of the most important leaders in the city of Chicago for many, many years, helping person after person, making sure that his community and our communities have been safe, to stand up and fight for the people of the city of Chicago, a city that my colleague does not really understand the kind of faith that they have in Chuy Garcia all of these years.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 27, 2025, 53 wordsCondemning the Violent June 2025 Riots in Los Angeles, California
I was not present for the vote in the House chamber today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 185.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 30, 2025, 14 wordsRemoval of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H. RES. 353That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- House, April 28, 2025, 340 wordsTransparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act
I thank Frank Pallone for his support and leadership. Gus Bilirakis and I have been working for over 2 years now on this piece of legislation that is going to bring such delight and security for artists and for consumers who really want to benefit from being able to get the wonderful products that they can put their money into so that they can have their families enjoy so many events.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 5, 2025, 206 wordsSupporting Federal Workers
This is so important, yet we should be ashamed of the way the Trump administration has been absolutely attacking our Federal workers, the people who go to work every single day to do important functions.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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Questions About Janice D. Schakowsky
Is Janice D. Schakowsky still in Congress?
Yes. Janice D. Schakowsky is serving as representative from IL-9 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Janice D. Schakowsky?
Janice D. Schakowsky is a Democrat.
When is Janice D. Schakowsky up for reelection?
Schakowsky's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Janice D. Schakowsky?
Janice D. Schakowsky was born May 26, 1944 and is 82.
How often does Janice D. Schakowsky vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Schakowsky voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time.
What committees is Janice D. Schakowsky on?
House Committee on Energy and Commerce.