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June 26, 2023

Today, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), along with his colleagues Donald Beyer (VA-8), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Cori Bush (MO-1), André Carson (IN-7), Valerie Foushee (NC-4), Jesús García (IL-4), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Summer Lee (PA-12), Betty McCollum (MN-4), James McGovern (MA-2), Eleanor Norton (DC-At Large), Ilhan Omar (MN-5), Mark Pocan (WI-2), Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Delia Ramirez (IL-3), Jan Schakowsky (IL-9)  and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) sent a letter to U.S.

June 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jonathan Jackson presided as co-chair in yesterday's Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order Hour, honoring the indelible impact of Caribbean Americans on our nation during Caribbean American History Month. Congressman Jackson delivered two sets of impactful remarks highlighting the historical contributions of Caribbean Americans and the vital role of Haiti during the American Revolution.

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CBC Special Order May 16th
May 16, 2023
Yesterday, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) co-anchored a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order alongside Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) on the catastrophic implications of failing to lift the debt ceiling for Black families across the United States.
May 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) issued a joint letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack to express their deep concern about the rising amount of food deserts in both urban and rural districts in Illinois. Approximately 3.3 million Illinoisans, or roughly one in four residents in the state, live in a food desert.
May 6, 2023

CHICAGO – Congressman Jonathan Jackson today called on the public to extend prayers to the family of a Chicago police officer who was killed earlier today, shortly after ending her shift. He also called for justice to be served when it comes to prosecuting the murder of the young woman officer who had been on the force for only three years.

April 28, 2023

Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), a proud member of the Equal Rights Amendment Caucus, joined ERA Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Ayanna Pressley as they marched over to the Senate floor, demanding the passage of S.J. Res 4.  Watch Here.

April 26, 2023

Chicago, IL - Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D) is excited to invite constituents to a Community Town Hall event in honor of his first 100 days in office. The event will take place on Monday, May 8th, 2023, at I.B.E.W. Local 134, located at 2722 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616. Doors will open at 5:30 PM CT, with the event commencing at 6:00 PM CT and concluding at 8:00 PM CT.

April 26, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Last night, Congressman Jackson delivered a heartfelt speech honoring the life and legacy of the legendary Harry Belafonte, who passed away at the age of 96. In his address, the Congressman highlighted Belafonte's extraordinary contributions to music, acting, and his unwavering commitment to civil rights and equality.