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Media Contact:  R. Elizabeth Bratton, Director of Communications

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.

Media Contact:  R. Elizabeth Bratton, Director of Communications

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.

Media Contact:  R. Elizabeth Bratton, Director of Communications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

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:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) thanked U.S. Capitol Police for their work in apprehending an individual who threatened and was verbally abusive to staff: