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Schakowsky, Trahan, Kean Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect FTC Whistleblowers as The Social Reckoning Hits Theaters
Position: The release describes a bipartisan bill, the FTC Whistleblower Act of 2026, that would protect current and former employees from retaliation for disclosing consumer protection and antitrust violations to the Federal Trade Commission and would create incentives for such disclosures.
Full Text of Bill (PDF)
WASHINGTON– As The Social Reckoning, a new film about Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, hits theaters nationwide, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) today introduced bipartisan legislation to protect whistleblowers who disclose wrongdoing at their current or former workplaces that fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The FTC Whistleblower Act of 2026 would protect current and former employees from retaliation when they disclose violations of consumer protection and antitrust laws to the FTC. The legislation would also establish incentives for whistleblowers to come forward with information about unlawful conduct.
“Frances Haugen took an enormous risk when she came forward with information about what was happening inside Facebook,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “Her courage helped expose serious concerns about the impact of social media on our children and families. But no worker should have to choose between doing the right thing and losing their livelihood. Our bipartisan bill makes sure whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing to the FTC have the protections they deserve.”
“When something goes wrong inside a company, the workers there are often the first to know. Today, if they bring that information to the FTC, they take the risk alone,” said Congresswoman Lori Trahan. “The FTC Whistleblower Act gives them real protections and a real reason to come forward. That’s good for workers, good for families, and good for the companies doing things the right way. Frances Haugen showed what one person can do. Nobody should have to be that brave just to tell the truth.”
“The FTC Whistleblower Act would empower workers to safely report corporate misconduct without fear of retaliation. By protecting whistleblowers who report misconduct, the bill will allow the FTC to uncover violations and build strong enforcement cases,” said Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. “With increased transparency into harmful practices, the bill ensures companies can’t operate in the shadows and protects workers from retaliation.”
The FTC is the federal agency responsible for enforcing a broad range of consumer protection and antitrust laws. Unlike some other federal agencies, the FTC does not have a comprehensive whistleblower protection and award program for employees who report violations within its jurisdiction.
“This legislation is an excellent opportunity for Congress to apply cohesive rights across federal agencies, including the FTC, in accordance with their sustained leadership on whistleblower protections. The FTC’s ability to protect consumers and keep big businesses in check goes hand in hand with whistleblowers keeping Americans safe. Providing protections and best practice incentives for whistleblowers coming forward with original information to the Commission is a nonpartisan issue and essential to good governance,” said Maya Efrati, Director of Legislation & Congressional Affairs at Government Accountability Project.
“Whistleblowers are our most effective safeguard against corporate fraud and corruption. This bill strengthens essential protections and incentives so that insiders can more safely expose wrongdoing that harms American families and consumers. POGO appreciates Congresswoman Schakowsky’s leadership on this crucial bill that will enhance regulatory oversight, hold powerful corporations more accountable, and protect the public’s trust," said Joe Spielberger, Senior Policy Counsel, Project On Government Oversight.
The need for stronger protections was highlighted by Haugen’s 2021 disclosures of internal Facebook documents, which became known as the “Facebook Files.” Haugen later testified before Congress about the company’s practices and their potential impact on young people.
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Issues:Consumer ProtectionPrivacy
Schakowsky, Pocan Lead 71 Members Calling for Continued Allowance of Prescription Drug Imports
Position: The release describes a letter urging HHS, FDA, DHS, and CBP to ensure Americans can continue obtaining genuine personal-use prescription medicines from outside the United States, and to delay new CBP international mail procedures unless assurances are provided that such medicines will not be blocked.
Full Text of Letter (PDF)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) on Thursday led a letter, signed by 71 Members of Congress, to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Markwayne Mullin, and the commissioners of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), urging that the agencies ensure that Americans can continue to obtain genuine, non-controlled prescription medicines from outside the country.
New CBP procedures for international mail shipments, taking effect October 22, could disrupt 2.3 million Americans’ longstanding ability to obtain lower-cost prescription medicines from Canada and other countries for their personal use.
“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,” the members wrote.
“We support CBP’s goal of using better data to identify and intercept high-risk shipments. However, we are concerned that the new process could be implemented in a manner that prevents personal-use prescription medicines from being shipped to the United States or results in their routine refusal, including medicines Americans have long obtained from licensed pharmacies abroad,” the members continued. “Greater visibility should instead improve the government’s ability to distinguish dangerous products from lower-risk prescription medicines and preserve appropriate enforcement discretion.”
“We urge HHS, FDA, DHS, and CBP to delay any implementation of new procedures with respect to prescription medicines unless you can provide clear assurances that your agencies will not prevent genuine prescription medicines clearly intended for personal use and not appearing to present an unreasonable risk from entering the United States,” the members added.
“Americans should not lose access to affordable medicines simply because the government has better information about packages entering the country. We urge your agencies to use that information to focus enforcement on where the risks are greatest while preserving appropriate access to safe and affordable medicines for personal use,” the members concluded.
The letter is endorsed by the Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation, Just Care USA, National Association of Letter Carriers, Prescription Justice, and Social Security Works.
The full list of signers (71): Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Becca Balint (VT-01), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), André Carson (IN-07), Greg Casar (TX-35), Judy Chu (CA-28), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Sharice Davids (KA-03), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Diana DeGette (CO-01), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Timothy Kennedy (NY-26), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), George Latimer (NY-16), Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), John Mannion (NY-22), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Joe Morelle (NY-25), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-01), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Emily Randall (WA-06), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Adam Smith (WA-09), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Thomas Suozzi (NY-03), Mark Takano (CA-39), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Paul Tonko (NY-20), James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24).
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Issues:Health
Schakowsky, Castor Introduce Legislation to Modernize FTC and Strengthen Consumer Protections
Position: Introduces the FTC Autonomy Act, allowing FTC attorneys to bring civil penalty cases without Department of Justice assistance, and the 21st Century FTC Act, granting streamlined rulemaking authority and civil penalties for first-time FTC Act violations, to strengthen consumer protection enforcement.
Full Text of FTC Autonomy (PDF) | Full Text of 21st Century FTC Act (PDF)
WASHINGTON - As new technologies, business practices, and online marketplaces create new ways for companies to take advantage of consumers, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) are introducing legislation to ensure the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the tools and independence it needs to protect consumers in the modern economy.
The FTC Autonomy Act, introduced by Rep. Schakowsky, and the 21st Century FTC Act, introduced by Rep. Castor, would strengthen the FTC’s ability to respond to unfair and deceptive practices and hold companies accountable when they harm consumers.
“Companies are constantly finding new ways to take advantage of consumers, and the FTC needs the tools to keep up,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “I’m glad to be in this fight with Congresswoman Castor to make sure the FTC has the authority and independence it needs to protect consumers. We need an FTC that can keep pace with the modern economy, not one held back by outdated rules and unnecessary barriers.”
“The current economic pain being inflicted on hardworking Americans shouldn’t be exacerbated by fraudsters and corporate wrongdoers. It’s imperative that corporations be held accountable when they take advantage of consumers,” said Congresswoman Kathy Castor. “The FTC is key to accountability, and the 21st Century FTC and FTC Autonomy Acts will strengthen the ability to act and restore civil penalties for first time offenses. I’m committed to restoring the FTC’s autonomy and authority, and I urge Congress to pass this important legislation.”
The FTC is the federal government’s primary consumer protection agency, but outdated procedures and restrictions on its enforcement authority can make it harder for the agency to respond to emerging threats.
The FTC Autonomy Act would allow the FTC’s own attorneys to bring cases seeking civil penalties without first having to enlist the assistance of the Department of Justice. Removing this procedural barrier would allow the agency to pursue enforcement actions more efficiently and hold companies accountable.
The 21st Century FTC Act would give the FTC streamlined rulemaking authority under the Administrative Procedure Act and allow the agency to seek civil penalties for first-time violations of the FTC Act. These changes would help the FTC respond more effectively to emerging consumer harms and deter companies from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices.
Together, these bills would give the FTC the modern tools it needs to protect consumers in a rapidly changing economy. As technology and business practices evolve, consumers should not be left vulnerable because federal consumer protection laws have failed to keep pace. The FTC Autonomy Act and 21st Century FTC Act would strengthen the FTC’s ability to set clear rules, respond to new consumer threats, and hold companies accountable when they cross the line.
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Issues:Consumer ProtectionFinancial Protections
Schakowsky, Booker, Colleagues Reintroduce Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act to Repeal Harmful Helms Amendment
Position: The release supports reintroduced legislation to repeal the Helms Amendment so that U.S. foreign assistance can fund comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion care.
Full Text of Bill (PDF)
WASHINGTON - Today, on International Safe Abortion Day, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act, legislation that would repeal the harmful Helms Amendment and ensure U.S. foreign assistance can support comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion care.
Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Norma Torres (CA-35), and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Schakowsky as House co-leads of the legislation. More than 80+ House Members have joined the effort.
“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,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “Today, on International Safe Abortion Day and every day, we must stand with people around the world who deserve the freedom to make their own decisions about their bodies and their futures. The Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act will repeal Helms and help make reproductive health care accessible to everyone, everywhere.”
“For more than 50 years, the Helms Amendment has restricted the use of U.S. foreign assistance for abortion care, with real consequences for women around the world,” said Senator Cory Booker. “Women are turned away from safe care and denied information and counseling about their options. Providers are forced to treat abortion differently from other essential health services. That is not a policy grounded in science, compassion, or dignity. The Abortion Is Health Care Everywhere Act would end these restrictions and make clear that U.S. global health assistance can support comprehensive reproductive health care, including safe abortion care.”
"The right to decide what is best for your body, health and family should not be dictated by borders," said Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Co-Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus. "The Helms Amendment is a draconian policy that has blocked access to essential health care for far too long. It's time that Congress acts and ensures that no matter what community she calls home, every woman can access the full range of health care she needs — including abortion care."
"For decades, the reproductive health of millions of people—especially those in developing nations—has suffered as a result of the Helms Amendment barring U.S. foreign assistance from going to NGOs and clinics that provide abortion care," said Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Co-Chair of the House Reproductive Freedom Caucus. "U.S. foreign aid to support health care in other countries falls desperately short by excluding reproductive health, and reinforces the criminalization and stigmatization of abortion care and reproductive health at home and abroad. This Administration’s cruel approach to gutting foreign aid has cost people around the globe their lives. The United States must reverse course, reinvest in foreign aid, and treat reproductive care as essential care.”
“Health care should not depend on your ZIP code, your income, or the country you call home,” said Congresswoman Norma Torres. “For more than 50 years, the Helms Amendment has denied people around the world access to comprehensive reproductive health care. The Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act is important because every woman deserves the freedom to make decisions about her own body, health, and future.”
“As MAGA extremists unleash their assault on women’s rights, it is imperative to ensure reproductive health care for all,” said Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. “The Helms Amendment makes it impossible for millions of women across the globe to seek reproductive care – including routine preventative screenings – barring economic mobility and worsening the maternal health crisis. I am introducing the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act with Representative Schakowsky and over 80 of my colleagues today to repeal Helms, ensure equality, and continue the fight for women’s rights worldwide.”
The Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act would repeal the Helms Amendment and replace it with language authorizing U.S. foreign assistance for comprehensive reproductive health care services, including abortion services, training, and equipment.
The legislation is endorsed by leading reproductive health, global health, and human rights organizations.
“With the Trump Administration undermining foreign aid for sexual and reproductive health care, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Repealing the Helms Amendment, which has long prohibited U.S. support for abortion services around the world, is a critical step toward ensuring people everywhere can access safe abortion care,” said Kelly Baden, Vice President of US Policy & Communications, Guttmacher Institute. “We thank Sen. Booker, Rep. Schakowsky and their co-leads for introducing the Abortion Is Health Care Everywhere Act. Guttmacher’s research makes the impact clear: ending Helms and supporting health care systems around the globe would avert 19 million unsafe abortions and 17,000 maternal deaths annually.”
“For more than 50 years, the Helms Amendment has denied people around the world reproductive freedom. It undermines global health and human rights. It’s an archaic remnant of U.S. abortion politics that has always been completely divorced from the reality of the lives of the people it harms,” said Brian Dixon, Sr. Vice President, Population Connection Action Fund. “It’s long past time to repeal this disgraceful law and we are grateful to Senator Booker and Congresswoman Schakowsky for introducing this important legislation. We look forward to its passage.”
“Everyone deserves to be able to get the healthcare they need when they need it,” said Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood Federation of America. “For over 50 years, the Helms Amendment has put safe abortion care out of reach for people around the world served by U.S. foreign assistance, including global health, gender-based violence, and humanitarian programs. As we continue to fight back against abortion bans and restrictions in the U.S., we must also work to expand access and eliminate barriers abroad. We’re thankful to Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Booker, and their co-leads for their leadership in expanding access to essential healthcare.”
“Comprehensive abortion care is health care. That is not a political assertion, it is a public health reality,” said Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins, President and CEO, PAI. “When safe abortion care is not available, abortions do not stop. They become more dangerous, contributing to preventable maternal death and morbidity. For more than 50 years, the Helms Amendment has restricted U.S. foreign assistance for this care, putting women’s health and lives at risk. U.S. global health policy should be grounded in evidence and focused on preventing needless maternal deaths and illness. It’s time for Congress to pass the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act and repeal Helms.”
The Helms Amendment was first enacted in 1973 and restricts U.S. foreign assistance from being used for abortion as a method of family planning.
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Issues:Women's IssuesWomen's HealthHealthGlobal Health
Schakowsky Condemns Reports of ICE Targeting U.S. Citizen in Evanston
Position: The release condemns reports that a U.S. citizen was mistakenly detained and injured by federal immigration agents in Evanston, calls for accountability, and criticizes federal immigration enforcement tactics as terrorizing communities.
EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in response to reports that a U.S. citizen was mistakenly detained and injured by federal immigration agents in Evanston on Sunday:
“I am disgusted and outraged by reports of what happened in my hometown of Evanston on Sunday. A U.S. citizen was mistakenly detained by federal immigration agents, injured, and taken to the hospital.
“This is unacceptable. For over a year, Trump and his cronies have been trying to terrorize our communities, leaving some of our neighbors afraid to go about their daily lives. No one should have to fear being detained or harmed by their own government.
“My team and I are continuing to monitor the situation and working with local authorities and partners. We must get to the bottom of exactly what happened, and those responsible must be held accountable.
“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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Issues:Immigration
Schakowsky, Casar Reintroduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Contractors Treat Workers Fairly
Position: The release supports legislation requiring federal contractors to meet standards on wages, workers' rights, environmental compliance, and taxes, and giving contracting preference to companies with strong labor and pay practices.
Full Text of Bill (PDF)
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Greg Casar (TX-35) reintroduced the Patriotic Corporations of America Act, legislation to ensure federal taxpayer dollars support companies that treat their workers fairly, respect workers’ rights, protect the environment, and pay their fair share.
The legislation would establish high-road standards for companies seeking federal contracts, requiring contractors to meet baseline standards on wages, workers’ rights, and environmental responsibility. It would also give preference in the federal contracting process to companies that demonstrate strong records on collective bargaining, retirement benefits, CEO-to-worker pay ratios, and diversity in leadership.
“Taxpayer dollars should help create good jobs and strengthen communities, not reward corporations that cut corners at the expense of working people,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “If a company wants to do business with the federal government, it should be held to a higher standard. Our legislation makes clear that federal contracts should go to companies that respect their workers, protect their rights, pay their fair share, and invest in the communities they serve.”
"Taxpayer dollars shouldn't bankroll corporations that bust unions, dodge taxes, and replace workers with AI," said Congressman Greg Casar. "The Patriotic Corporations of America Act sets a simple rule: if you want a federal contract, you have to do right by working people. Anything less is not patriotic, and not acceptable."
"The AFL-CIO welcomes the introduction of the Patriotic Corporations of America Act of 2026 that would guarantee that U.S. taxpayer dollars go to employers that are headquartered in the United States, play by the rules, ensure fair wages and treat workers with respect," said AFL-CIO Policy Director Candace Archer. "We applaud Representatives Jan Schakowsky and Greg Casar for introducing this important legislation that will promote family- and community-sustaining jobs right here at home."
Under the Patriotic Corporations of America Act, companies would be required to meet standards including:
Pay Fair Wages: Pay workers at least $15 per hour or 110 percent of the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher.
Commit to Unions: Agree to remain neutral during union organizing campaigns and not hire replacement workers or close a business in response to a work stoppage.
Respect Workers’ Rights: Demonstrate that the company has not been found in violation of, or settled claims involving, workers’ labor rights.
Protect the Environment: Demonstrate that the company has not paid a penalty or settled a claim involving an EPA violation in the previous five years.
The bill would also give preference in the federal contracting process to companies that:
Maintain a CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio of no more than 100-to-1.
Contribute at least 5% of payroll to a portable pension fund.
Have a collective bargaining agreement with their workers.
Have women and people of color make up at least 40% of top executives and board members.
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Issues:Economy, Jobs & Taxes
Schakowsky, Blumenthal Introduce Resolution to End Roadway Fatalities & Improve Traffic Safety
Position: The resolution advocates for federal action to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050 through improved data collection, technology implementation, and targeted investment in transportation safety, with particular attention to disparities affecting communities of color and low-income areas.
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Road to Zero resolution to reduce traffic 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.
“I’ve seen the devastating impact that car crashes and unsafe vehicles have on families and communities, and it is simply unacceptable that so many lives are still being lost on our roadways,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “By reintroducing the Road to Zero resolution, we are reaffirming our commitment to safer streets and a future where no one has to fear losing a loved one on the road. We can and must do better to make our streets safer for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists, and we remain committed to working toward ending these unnecessary traffic deaths and injuries by 2050.”
“Road to zero is reachable and responsible,” said Senator Richard Blumenthal. “Roads must be made safer for all—pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as car users. Improved technology and increased investment provide the opportunity—and imperative—to cut road tragedies.”
The Road to Zero resolution highlights the troubling number of traffic fatalities and crashes in the United States, with many of the deaths resulting from distracted and alcohol-impaired driving. The resolution also notes the deep history of inequality in the United States’ transportation systems as crashes have a disproportionate impact on people of color and low-income communities. Citing the success of seatbelts, speed limits, and other technology in preventing injuries and fatalities, the measure encourages federal agencies to implement interventions and improve data collection to prevent crashes.
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has shown a steady decline in traffic fatalities since the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which included historic funding for transportation safety and the Safe Streets and Roads for All grants to address high-crash areas. While nearly 37,000 people lost their lives to traffic crashes in 2025, NHTSA’s data shows a 6.7 percent decline in fatalities compared to the previous year. The Road to Zero resolution seeks to build on this progress and achieve zero roadway fatalities by the year 2050.
The resolution is endorsed by the National Safety Council, Consumer Reports, Vision Zero Network, and Families for Safe Streets.
The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Representatives Dina Titus (NV-01), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Grace Meng (NY-06), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chuy García (IL-04), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tina Smith (D-MN), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM).
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Issues:Consumer ProtectionAuto Safety
Schakowsky, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care and Save Moms’ Lives
Position: The release introduces legislation to establish a Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center demonstration project for innovative maternity care payment models and to ensure continuous health insurance coverage for pregnant women from prenatal care through one year postpartum, with emphasis on addressing racial disparities in maternal health outcomes.
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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 To) Save Moms Act, legislation aimed at transforming maternity care delivery and ensuring continuity of health insurance coverage 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).
The legislation would establish a new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center demonstration project focused on developing innovative maternity care payment models and improving maternal health outcomes nationwide.
“Black women in the U.S. are still far more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, and that is unacceptable,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “In the richest country in the world, every person deserves access to high-quality, equitable maternal health care before, during, and after pregnancy. I’m proud to reintroduce the IMPACT to Save Moms Act alongside Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester to help create innovative maternity care payment models and expand continuous health insurance coverage for pregnant women, helping ensure timely diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment throughout pregnancy and postpartum care. No one should lose their life because our health care system failed to provide the care they needed at one of the most critical moments of their lives.”
“As a mother and grandmother, I know first-hand the joys and challenges that motherhood brings,” said Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester. “I’m proud to lead legislation that strengthens the healthcare services afforded to moms across the country. It’s time that we ensure moms receive the same caliber of care that they so often give to others.”
Specifically, the IMPACT to Save Moms Act would:
Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a five-year Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project, giving states the ability to test new payment approaches for maternity care under Medicaid and CHIP programs.
Adjust payments based on pregnancy risk level to help ensure high-risk patients are directed to the appropriate level of care.
Tie payments to measurable health outcomes rather than volume of services.
Explicitly incorporates consideration of social determinants of maternal health into the payment model.
Support interdisciplinary care teams that include maternity care providers, mental and behavioral health professionals, registered dietitians, and perinatal health workers — with an emphasis on providers from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds and those trained on implicit bias and racism.
Require models to consider maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Require the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the project’s impact on maternal health outcomes, state spending, and patient experience.
The bill is cosponsored in the House of Representatives by Reps. Alma Adams (NC-12), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Wesley Bell (MO-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), André Carson (IN-07), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Herb Conaway (NJ-03), Angie Craig (MN-02), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Shomari Figures (AL-02), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Julie Johnson (TX-32), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), George Latimer (NY-16), Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), Lucy McBath (GA-07), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Grace Meng (NY-06), Christian Menefee (TX-18), Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At Large), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Darren Soto (FL-09), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Mark Takano (CA-39), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Norma Torres (CA-35), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Marc Veasey (TX-33), Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Nikema Williams (GA-05).
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Issues:Women's IssuesWomen's HealthHealth
Schakowsky, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Expand Home Care, Strengthen Care Workforce
Position: The representatives support expanding Medicaid home and community-based services for older adults and people with disabilities, increasing federal funding for these services, strengthening the direct care workforce through improved wages and benefits, and eliminating waiting lists for home-based care.
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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 people with disabilities while strengthening the caregiving workforce nationwide.
“Older adults and people with disabilities deserve to live with dignity and age in place. Yet the United States still lacks a comprehensive long-term care policy that meets the needs of our most vulnerable communities. Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services help fill this gap, ensuring millions of Americans can remain independent in their homes and communities,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “I am proud to join my colleague Congresswoman Dingell in introducing this legislation to strengthen our nation’s care infrastructure by expanding access to Medicaid home care, investing in the direct care workforce, and supporting family caregivers. It’s time to move beyond discussion and deliver real national solutions to the caregiving crisis.”
“We know that the majority of individuals who require long-term care would prefer to receive it in their own homes and communities. No one should have to wait years to get the care they deserve, and no care worker should have to live below the poverty line to give this care,” said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. “Medicaid is the single largest payer of long-term care in our country. At a time when Medicaid is facing unprecedented, historic cuts, it’s more important than ever that we prioritize home and community-based services. This legislation will provide much-needed investment in our care workforce, making it easier for those who need care to get it, and supporting the caregivers doing this crucial work.”
Medicaid is the primary payer for long-term services and supports (LTSS) in the United States. While eligible individuals are guaranteed access to institutional care, access to home and community-based services (HCBS) often depends on state waiver programs, leaving many individuals on waiting lists for years or even decades.
As a result, many older adults and people with disabilities are forced into institutional settings in order to receive care, even though most would prefer to remain in their homes and communities. This disparity undermines the rights affirmed in the Olmstead v. L.C. decision, which recognized the right of individuals with disabilities to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate.
The HCBS Access Act would ensure eligible individuals have a real choice between home-based and institutional care by putting both options on equal footing. The legislation would increase Medicaid funding for HCBS, strengthen the federal match to help states expand services, and eliminate waiting lists over time. It also invests in the direct care workforce by improving wages, benefits, and job quality, while providing training and support for family caregivers and establishing stronger quality and accountability measures.
The legislation is endorsed by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (ASFCME), Justice in Aging, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Little Lobbyists, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), ADAPT, and PHI.
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Issues:SeniorsHealthMedicare
Schakowsky, Casten, Beyer Reintroduce Energy Consumer Protection Act to Crack Down on Market Manipulation
Position: The representatives support strengthening Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authority to ban companies from energy markets for price manipulation or false information submission, and argue that current enforcement tools are insufficient to protect consumers from market abuse.
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Don Beyer (VA-08) reintroduced the Energy Consumer Protection Act, bicameral legislation aimed at strengthening federal oversight of energy markets and protecting consumers from price manipulation.
The legislation would provide the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) with additional authority to ban companies from participating in electricity and natural gas markets if they are found to have manipulated energy prices or submitted false or misleading market information.
“As energy costs soar, we can’t risk letting bad actors rig the electricity market to line their own pockets at the expense of families," said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. "I'm reintroducing the Energy Consumer Protection Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the tools it needs to hold traders who manipulate the market accountable and protect consumers from corporate greed.”
“Electricity prices have skyrocketed under the Trump Administration due to policies that protect fossil fuel companies at the expense of consumers,” said Congressman Sean Casten. “Our bill, the Energy Consumer Protection Act, helps bring those costs down and prioritizes American families by giving FERC the additional authorities it needs to prevent market manipulation."
"American families are spending more on their energy bills than ever before as the Trump Administration continues to prioritize fossil fuel profits over affordability, and we can't afford market manipulators making matters worse," said Congressman Don Beyer. "Our bill, the Energy Consumer Protection Act, would provide the FERC with the ability to hold those manipulators accountable and keep energy costs down for consumers."
Current law prohibits energy market manipulation and false or misleading information. However, existing enforcement tools are not sufficient to deter repeat violations or protect consumers from ongoing abuse.
Just last week, a company was ordered to pay more than $1 billion in penalties for fraud in energy capacity markets, underscoring the need for stronger enforcement authority.
Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
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Issues:Consumer ProtectionEnergy & Environment
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT1 contribution$5,000
2.SMART TD PAC1 contribution$5,000
3.NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEReal Estate1 contributionReal-estate industry PAC representing apartment and multifamily housing operators — backs policies on housing development, zoning, tax incentives, and regulatory streamlining.AI$5,000
4.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATIONLabor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for teachers — backs candidates supporting public education funding, collective bargaining rights, and worker protections.AI$5,000
5.AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (CRNA-PAC)1 contribution$5,000
6.NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE1 contribution$3,500
7.COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA-COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEELabor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for telecommunications and media workers — backs candidates supporting collective bargaining, workplace protections, and industry regulation.AI$3,500
8.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEReal Estate2 contributionsTrade association PAC for U.S. real estate agents and brokers — backs candidates supporting property-rights protections, mortgage-lending access, and tax incentives for homeownership.AI$3,000
9.LOCAL 881 UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUND1 contribution$2,500
10.AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PA PAC)1 contribution$2,500
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.STATE OF ILLINOIS$8,000
2.SELF$7,150
3.STATE OF IL$6,600
4.BGR GROUP$4,500
5.SAP$3,500
6.JOHNSON, JONES, SNELLING, GILBERT & DA$3,500
7.SHARED USE MOBILILTY CENTER$3,500
8.VISTRIA GROUP$3,500
9.TIME'S UP$3,500
10.STOWELL & FREIDMAN$3,500
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