DemocratU.S. Representative, IL-09
Janice D. Schakowsky
In the House since Jan 6, 1999 (14 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born May 26, 1944.
Official website · DC office 202-225-2111 · @JanSchakowsky
At a glance
35Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
507Bills cosponsored
6.8%Roll-call votes missed (46 of 674)
98.2%Votes with own party's majority
$415,385Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10792 | FTC Whistleblower Act of 2026 Commerce · 2 cosponsors | Oct 9, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. Oct 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 10701 | FTC Autonomy Act Commerce · 1 cosponsors | Oct 1, 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. Oct 1, 2026 |
| H.R. 10600 | Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026 International Affairs · 96 cosponsors | Sep 24, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Sep 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 10459 | Patriotic Corporations of America Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Sep 16, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. Sep 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 10003 | Consumer Protection and Recovery Act Commerce · 2 cosponsors | Jul 30, 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. Jul 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 9932 | Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 Housing and Community Development · 6 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Jul 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 9931 | American Manufacturing Renaissance Act Commerce · 1 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, and 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. Jul 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 9231 | No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026 Health · 15 cosponsors | Jun 9, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jun 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 8907 | IMPACT to Save Moms Act Health · 72 cosponsors | May 19, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. May 19, 2026 |
| H.R. 8423 | Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026 Energy · 12 cosponsors | Apr 21, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Apr 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 8311 | Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act Commerce · 2 cosponsors | Apr 15, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Apr 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 7336 | ALS Better Care Act Health · 14 cosponsors | Feb 3, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Feb 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 7023 | Affordable CHOICE Act Health · 6 cosponsors | Jan 12, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jan 12, 2026 |
| H.R. 6951 | Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act Health · 24 cosponsors | Jan 6, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jan 6, 2026 |
| H.R. 6818 | Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act Labor and Employment · 34 cosponsors | Dec 17, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and 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. Dec 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 6594 | Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025 Health · 1 cosponsors | Dec 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 6116 | Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 20 cosponsors | Nov 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Nov 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 5605 | Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025 Health · 27 cosponsors | Sep 26, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Sep 26, 2025 |
| H.R. 5489 | Future Generations Protection Act Energy · 11 cosponsors | Sep 18, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, 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. Sep 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 4725 | TRUTH in Labeling Act Health · 10 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jul 23, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$415,385Total raised
$324,675From individuals
$1,117,401Spent
$145,958Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H8IL09067, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.