Press Releases
CHICAGO - Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-1stDistrict Ill) issued the following statement this evening in response to the violence that erupted at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which left two killed, including the gunman, and three people injured, including former President Donald J. Trump.
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson on H.R. 8934, the “Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2024”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson has introduced the “Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2024” to strengthen and ensure maritime safety.
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Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson's Statement on 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the state of the country's Foster Care System
WASHINGTON, D.C. —
This is a time to reflect on families who are impacted by child welfare. We must remind ourselves that it is our responsibility to help strengthen families and communities to safely reduce the need for foster care.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), a Member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement ahead of the markup on the 2024 Farm Bill.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-01) and Jim Baird (R-IN-04) led 32 of their colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Marshall “Major” Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act. This legislation would posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor — America's first Black sports star, but someone many have never heard of — in recognition of his significance to the nation as a trailblazing athlete.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) released the following statement marking the ten-year anniversary of Nelson Mandela that occurred this week:
"Ten years ago, we lost a giant who was unique in world history. Nelson Mandela did not succumb to the racism that tried to push him down and jail him, but instead rose above it and strove for reconciliation with his oppressors. His legacy of wisdom, love, and grace will forever stand as an inspiration."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) released the following statement on his decision to vote present on the motion to expel U.S. Rep. George Santos (NY-03) from the U.S. House of Representatives: