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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Putting Families and Farmers First: Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Fights Back Against Rising Costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) took a stand for the kitchen tables of Chicago and the farm gates of Illinois by introducing the Farm and Family Relief Act.

Washington, D.C. – With President Trump set to deliver a 9 p.m. address and new Epstein files exposing elite networks of corruption scheduled for release this week, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to prevent any unauthorized U.S. military action against Venezuela.

CHICAGO, IL; Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration quietly directed the removal of memorial panels honoring African American soldiers at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, following pressure from right-wing activists:

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December 8, 2025

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson: Trump’s $12 Billion Farm Aid Is a Band-Aid for His Own Trade Disaster

Chicago, IL — Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s new $12 billion aid package for farmers:

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) issued the following statement today after voting no on the Republican spending bill that fails to address the nation’s growing health care crisis:

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-1) today released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent threat to send U.S. troops into Nigeria amid reports of religious violence between Christian and Muslim communities:

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I commend the people of Cameroon for their continued commitment to democracy, as demonstrated by their participation in the recent presidential election. United States. longstanding partnership with Cameroon is rooted in shared values, including respect for democratic governance, the rule of law, and human rights.

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CHICAGO, IL - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) issued the following statement today applauding the decision by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis, who ruled that federal immigration officers in the Chicago area must wear body cameras after widespread reports of abuse and violence against peaceful protesters during President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations.