Jan Schakowsky

US House of Representatives (D-IL)
Jan SchakowskyDemocrat

Biography

Political Experience

Representative/Chief Deputy Whip, United States House of Representatives, 1998-present
Democratic Floor Leader, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1994-1999
Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1990-1998
Candidate, Cook County Board, 1986

Committees: Energy and Commerce; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection; Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce); Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Energy and Commerce)

Professional Experience

Executive Director, Illinois State Council for Senior Citizens, 1985-1990
Program Director, Illinois Public Action, 1976-1985
Teacher, Head Start, 1965-1967

Education

BS, Elementary Education, University of Illinois, 1965

Source: Project Vote Smart

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Jan Schakowsky

5533 North Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 506-7100

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