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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Commemorates the Illustrious Career of Congressman Danny Davis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson today issued the following statement regarding Congressman Danny Davis’s announcement that he will not seek reelection, marking the conclusion of a truly remarkable career in public service:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) gave a resolute condemnation of the devastating humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, calling for the immediate and unrestricted flow of aid to the besieged population. The Congressman decried the use of starvation as a method of warfare, pointing to clear violations of international law and drawing parallels to history’s darkest chapters.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) introduced the African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA), groundbreaking legislation that harnesses the economic power of African and Caribbean diaspora communities to advance sustainable development, reduce remittance costs, and align U.S. foreign policy with grassroots investment.
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Washington, D.C.— Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson released the following statement in strong opposition to the passage of the Republican Rescission bill, which narrowly passed the House and Senate:
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Washington, D.C. — In tribute to Nelson Mandela International Day, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson issued the following statement:
“On this day, we honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela—a beacon of hope, a warrior for justice, and a global symbol of reconciliation. Mandela's life taught us something profoundly simple yet deeply powerful:
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"As a father, a son, and as someone who has seen hunger’s impact up close, I am appalled and heartbroken by the Trump administration’s decision to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of life-saving emergency food rather than deliver it to starving children and families across the globe.
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CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-1) today issued the following statement in strong opposition to the Senate’s passage of the so-called “One Big Ugly Bill,” and pledged to vote against the legislation and do everything in his power to prevent it from becoming law:
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This week, the U.S. State Department urged American citizens in Haiti to leave immediately due to escalating violence and instability. This is a clear admission: Haiti is not safe. Forcing 700,000 Haitians—who have lived here legally under Temporary Protected Status (TPS)—to return to such life-threatening conditions is not just wrong, it is immoral and inhumane.