U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 9th District
Janice D. Schakowsky
Position · −0.60
- In office
- House 1999–now
27 years in CongressMore senior than 93% of the House - Breaks on
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Bills on
- Health
- Commerce
- International Affairs
- Age
- 82
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- DKatherine M. Abughazaleh$4.1M
- DDaniel Biss$2.9M
- DLaura Fine$2.8M
- DPhilip Jerome Andrew$1.4M
- DBushra Amiwala$1.2M
Bottom line
Where Schakowsky has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (Energy and Commerce)
- Energy and Commerce · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Schakowsky’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Schakowsky’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Schakowsky breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Schakowsky voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 4%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Schakowsky broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Schakowsky is saying
All 8 statements and posts-
Schakowsky, Pocan Lead 71 Members Calling for Continued Allowance of Prescription Drug Imports
Led letter from 71 members urging agencies to allow continued prescription drug imports from Canada.
“For years, our constituents who have struggled with high prescription drug prices have obtained their medicines from pharmacies outside the United States, especially from Canada.”
Prescription Drug PricingAI-read
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Schakowsky, Castor Introduce Legislation to Modernize FTC and Strengthen Consumer Protections
Introduced two bills to modernize FTC and strengthen consumer protections.
“Companies are constantly finding new ways to take advantage of consumers, and the FTC needs the tools to keep up.”
CommerceAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to repeal Helms Amendment and allow U.S. foreign aid for abortion care.
“Abortion is health care, no matter where you live. For over 50 years, the racist, harmful Helms Amendment has blocked U.S. foreign assistance from supporting abortion care, even where abortion is legal. That is wrong.”
Abortion is Health Care Everywhere ActInternational AffairsAI-read
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Schakowsky Condemns Reports of ICE Targeting U.S. Citizen in Evanston
Condemned ICE's mistaken detention and injury of a U.S. citizen in Evanston.
“Our diversity is our strength. We will not let Trump or anyone else get in our way. Our neighbors have come together and fought back, and we must continue to stand together and stand up for one another. We cannot let fear win. We are stronger together.”
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Schakowsky, Casar Reintroduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Contractors Treat Workers Fairly
Reintroduced bill requiring federal contractors to meet labor and environmental standards.
“Taxpayer dollars should help create good jobs and strengthen communities, not reward corporations that cut corners at the expense of working people.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Schakowsky Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks
Later, from my office in the Capitol, I watched smoke rise from the Pentagon.
“We may come from different backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures, but we all call this country home. Twenty-five years later, let us remember that unity is what carries us through our darkest days.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Schakowsky voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 329 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Schakowsky’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 34
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
34 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 34 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 41 sponsored billsSponsored 41 (House median 25) · cosponsored 603 (median 289), 322 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Commerce, International Affairs.
- H.R. 10701 To authorize the Federal Trade Commission to independently initiate civil actions to recover certain civil penalties, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10600 Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10459 Patriotic Corporations of America Act of 2026Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.Con.Res. 44 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.Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7336 ALS Better Care ActHealth · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4262 To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.Reauthorizes federal programs that support education and training for health professions. AI-readHealth · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3121 Anna’s Law of 2025Health · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10003 Consumer Protection and Recovery ActCommerce · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 153 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 41% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 32% |
| Energy | 31 | 29% |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 26 | 42% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 25 | 52% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 24 | 88% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 15 | 27% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 46% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 9 | 100% |
| Taxation | 7 | 71% |
| Health | 6 | 50% |
| Law | 6 | 33% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Emergency Management | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 2 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Schakowsky voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DLaMonica McIverNJ-1099%agreement
- DDanny K. DavisIL-799%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Schakowsky most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Schakowsky’s campaign raised $413K: $325K (79%) from individuals and $88K (21%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $245K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Schakowsky
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 43.
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Schakowsky this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inSchakowsky’s own leadership PAC: Progressive Choices PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Schakowsky’s measures across every Congress on file.
Try ProRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IL-9Democrat1999–present
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- District
- 9
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 82
Committees and roles
- Energy and Commerce
- Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Ranking Member
- Environment
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2111
2408 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Skokie
- Website
- schakowsky.house.gov
- janschakowsky
- JanSchakowsky
- YouTube
- repschakowsky
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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