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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan Jackson proudly announces over $2.38 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for four organizations within the First Congressional District, dedicated to addressing homelessness in rural communities and unsheltered settings.
Last night, Congressman Jonathan Jackson delivered a moving speech condemning the expulsion of two Black Democratic Caucus members, Representative Justin Jones and Representative Justin Pearson, from the Tennessee State Legislature.
Washington D.C. – Congressman Jonathan Jackson is leading the fight for his district in Washington, D.C., by requesting more than $22 million in federal funding to support essential projects that will greatly benefit the 1st Congressional District of Illinois.
CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson is inviting high school students from Illinois's First Congressional District to participate in a nationwide art competition sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in collaboration with the Congressional Institute. The annual competition aims to recognize and encourage the artistic talent of young people across the nation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) announced his appointment as Co-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Housing and Economic Prosperity Task Force.
In today's House Foreign Affairs Committee markup, Congressman Jonathan Jackson passionately spoke in favor of H.R. 1684. This essential legislation is a crucial step in addressing corruption in Haiti, as it requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report on the connections between criminal gangs and political or economic elites in the country.
Congressman Jonathan Jackson co-chaired the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order Hour on Monday, March 27, 2023. This event commemorated Women's History Month and highlighted the crucial contributions of Black women in drafting, advancing, and organizing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the U.S. Constitution and state-level ERA's.
Congressman Jonathan Jackson recently hosted a community roundtable on gun violence, featuring distinguished guests such as HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Senator Dick Durbin. The event, moderated by Dr. Alia Ammar, brought together experts, community leaders, and policymakers to discuss this pressing issue and identify possible solutions.
The roundtable participants included:
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson released a statement affirming his support for humanitarian aid to Türkiye and Syria, expressing sympathy for the people affected by the recent earthquakes.