Rep. Janice Schakowsky

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Fight for Mahmoud Khalil, for our community

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate who is married to a U.S. citizen, is a green card holder, making him a “lawful” permanent resident of the United States. By going after a lawful resident, Trump is expanding his war on the many supposed threats besieging America. please stand up to the illegal, u

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Vote NO on the continuing resolution

The continuing resolution for funding the government must not be passed in its current form. It locks in Elon Musk's illegal and unauthorized cuts, in essence validating a process that obviates Congress's "power of the purse" as enumerated in the constitution. Musk's attacks on activities already

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Al Green

I’m writing to express my outrage at fellow democrats’ vote to censure Rep. Al Green. It’s appalling that while heckling during President Biden’s State of the Union was ignored, Rep. Green was singled out for peacefully protesting during Trump’s address. This blatant double standard is unacceptable

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

Rep. Al Green

Thanks for not voting to censure Rep. Al Green. Speaking out against Trump on a national stage is so important and I'm glad he did it.

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Try doing something

Please do something substantial to stop Trump and co. We need action now!!

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Lack of action

I am writing because I do not have faith that the Democratic party is doing enough to fight against Elon Musk and Trumps agenda to dismantle the US government and its institutions. I ask you to: 1. ⁠Show more courage in protecting our government and institutions like how Congressman Al Green did l

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

I feel like every time I send a fax it is because something stupider than the last one has happened, all caused by the executive branch. I just need to know what will be the last straw? Will it be too late? Please act. Fight tarrifs and fight the executive overreach with everything you've got. The f

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Vote NO on the SAVE Act

The SAVE Act, H.R. 22 / S. 128, is an unnecessary and damaging bill that would require voters to present proof of citizenship in person (typically a birth certificate or passport) every time they register or update their registration. However, there’s already a citizenship affirmation on voter regis

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Protect our freedom of speech

Free speech and the right to protest are fundamental rights in a democracy. Threatening to withhold funding from universities and imprison protestors is an unacceptable attack on these core values. We must firmly reject any attempts to stifle dissent or transform America into an authoritarian state.

From a constituent in Evanston, IL

All Democrats must file out en masse during Trump’s speech on Tuesday

I BEG you to use Tuesday’s Joint Session of Congress as an opportunity to grab the attention of the American people and show them that Trump & Musk’s authoritarian takeover of our government is NOT normal and NOT acceptable. This is a national emergency. We are quickly descending into authoritariani

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Support Ukraine

The actions of Trump and Vance were deplorable when meeting with Zelensky. I and the majority of my fellow Americans recognize that Russia is the aggressor and committing war crimes and terrorism in Ukraine. We want and expect the USA to support Ukraine and condemn Russia’s actions. What I witnessed

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

President Zelensky is a hero, Condemn Trump

I am absolutely disgusted by the behavior of Trump and his group of Republicans during their meeting with President Zelensky. They treated him like garbage. They're acting like the war is Zelensky's fault. It's absolutely insane. We all know Trump is a Russian asset. I know it's near impossible to i

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Reinstate all fired employees to the NWS and NOAA

Reinstate the NWS. All of the government firings lately have been a step too far, and the NWS firings no less. This cannot be legal and it must be opposed. People will die because of this, and this shows that insane people are currently controlling the executive branch. Please take action.

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

Do not compromise on spending bills

I am seeing news that Democrats are considering compromising on annual appropriations bills because they don't want to get blamed for a shutdown. I am extremely concerned that Democrats are considering throwing away the one major chip they have in this game out of cowardice. Considering everything g

From a constituent in Morton Grove, IL

Support Compassionate Healthcare for Vulnerable Federal Workers

The Compassion for Vulnerable and Struggling Workers Act is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to provide essential healthcare coverage for fired federal workers facing difficult circumstances. It offers a compassionate solution by extending the Federal Employees Health Benefits program to tho

From a constituent in Morton Grove, IL

Protect VA healthcare system for veterans' wellbeing

The Veterans' ACCESS Act poses a grave threat to the VA health care system that veterans depend on. By allowing unrestricted access to private outpatient care without VA oversight, and expanding this to all medical services after three years, the bill would effectively transform the VA into an insur

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Stop RFK’s misinformation campaign

I am writing to condemn RFK Jr.’s confirmation to the health department and to urge you to fight for those of us whose lives were saved by antidepressants. At the age of 10 I was hospitalized with severe anorexia and nearly died when my organs began failing. With these life saving medications and

From a verified voter in Evanston, IL

Reject Disastrous Withdrawal from NATO Alliance

Based on the concerning reports that President Trump is considering withdrawing the United States from NATO, I urge you to take decisive action to prevent such a disastrous decision. Abandoning our longstanding commitment to the NATO alliance would severely undermine America's global standing and na

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

Thank you for your effort tonight

I saw that tonight the Republicans passed the first part of their effort to slash Medicaid and SNAP to pay for billionaires to get a tax break. However, I also saw the effort that you and other Democrats put in to make them squeeze for every last vote. I wanted to thank you for your work here, and f

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Will Congresswoman Schakowsky be present to vote today?

I want to make sure that Congresswoman Janice D. Schakowsky will be present for this vote today, Feb 25. —because I’m hearing that Democrats are having attendance issues. Republicans are pushing a disastrous budget bill that slashes essential programs and hands over power to Trump and Elon Musk to

From a constituent in Arlington Heights, IL

Please help.

I oppose the firings of federal workers across the country. I am also scared and upset about an unelected bigoted billionaire requiring people to submit emails proving they’re doing their jobs, especially people in positions like Air Traffic Control. I am disturbed and disheartened that big compan

From a constituent in Arlington Heights, IL

I oppose the firings of federal workers across the country. I am also scared and upset about an unelected bigoted billionaire requiring people to submit emails proving they’re doing their jobs, especially people in positions like Air Traffic Control. I am disturbed and disheartened that big compan

From a constituent in Morton Grove, IL

H.R. 740 - Please say “no” to cuts to Medicaid

I am writing to you about HR 740. As your constituent, I am urging you to please say no to the massive cuts to Medicaid currently proposed in the Budget Resolution in the House of Representatives right now. Medicaid is the primary source of health care for millions of people in this country, and als

From a constituent in Evanston, IL

Republicans Budget Vote

Hello, and thank you for your representation. Please DO NOT bail out Mike Johnson with your vote to pass the Republican budget plan which would fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

Do not pass a spending bill while lawbreaking continues

I am writing to you after reading that Democrats may be giving in to Republicans on a spending deal to avert the government shutdown on 3/15. With Musk running roughshod over our institutions and Trump purging the military leadership, it is imperative to keep whatever leverage possible to protect u

From a verified voter in Crystal Lake, IL

SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY!

I feel so fortunate to have my Representatives in Congress on the right side of history. I realize the Dems have very little power to do anything but resist we must! Please ask Minority Leaders Schumer and Jeffries to drop money into the special elections. I know that they're in red districts but pl

From a verified voter in Evanston, IL

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing today to plead with all urgency that you get into public and call out the incredible and unconstitutional actions being thrown upon the people of your district and the country at large. Some of the things that concern me, but not a complete list, a

From a constituent in Glenview, IL

Rebuke president's anti-democratic "king" rhetoric, uphold rule of law

The President's self-proclamation as "the king" while terminating a democratic program, coupled with the White House posting an artistic rendering of him wearing a crown, represents an egregious violation of democratic norms. This overt embrace of monarchical trappings and denigration of republican

From a verified voter in Arlington Heights, IL

Save Medicaid, education, veterans programs and the environment

Please vote no on the Republican reconciliation bill. We need medicaid. We need to come together and get russian-compromised Republican thugs OUT of our American lives! Do something right and I know you'll vote no but also help the dumb R(s) please they obviously need help from experienced lawmakers

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Proposed budget

I urge you to fight the proposed GOP budget with all the tools at your disposal. Do not compromise on essential services that Americans rely on in order to line the pockets of billionaires. The proposed cuts threaten the well-being of countless families, and it’s crucial to be vocal about what your