WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL06), Jerrold Nadler (NY12), and Jan Schakowsky (IL09) introduced the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Study (FACES) Act of 2024, legislation to study barriers to enforcement of existing protections for access to reproductive health clinics. "Individuals seeking reproductive health care, and the workers responsible for delivering this care, should not fa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Chicago, IL - 10/29/2024 - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson today issued a strong condemnation of the recent racist comments made against Puerto Ricans. In a statement, Congressman Jackson emphasized the importance of unity, respect, and the celebration of diversity within our nation. "These comments are not only deeply offensive but also completely unacceptable," said the Congressman. "Puerto Ricans ar  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Full Text of Bill (PDF) EVANSTON Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) introduced the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Study (FACES) Act of 2024, legislation to study barriers to enforcement of existing protections for access to reproductive health clinics. "Since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, we have seen an alarming   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee field hearing in Chicago, Illinois, entitled "Reducing Prescription Drug Prices: How Competition Can Make Medications Affordable for Patients." The hearing includes two witness  more