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Biography
SCHAKOWSKY, Janice D., a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; May 26, 1944; attended Sullivan High School, Chicago, Ill.; B.S., University of Illinois, 1965; Director of the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens, 1985-1990; member of the Illinois state general assembly, 1990-1998; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Sixth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1999-present).
Bills Sponsored (35)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6653To provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for their ac...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.6948To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on colleg...09/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6704To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for the treatment of institutions...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1673)
H.CON.RES.400Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and hea...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1697)
H.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (1043)
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1532Condemning the November 26, 2008, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, and expressing sympathy to ...12/10/2008Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.7310To prohibit the implementation or enforcement of certain regulations.
12/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...12/02/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...12/01/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5648To amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to establish a Federal wildland fire eme...11/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

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