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HR68 - Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Bradley S. Schneider, Jared Huffman, Gregory W. Meeks
Last updated about 2 months ago
161 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#environmental-protection
HR30 - Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr.
Nikema Williams, Sanford D. Bishop, Earl L. Carter
Last updated 2 months ago
120 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#government-operations-and-politics
HR35 - Recognizing the 112th Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Summer L. Lee, Joyce Beatty, Jennifer McClellan
Last updated about 2 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#education
HR45 - Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, on reaching the historic milestone of 117 years of serving communities.
Alma S. Adams, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Frederica S. Wilson
Last updated about 2 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#education
HR51 - Honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 105 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.
Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Frederica S. Wilson, Robin Kelly
Last updated about 2 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#education
HR48 - Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.
Shontel Brown, Adriano Espaillat, Al Green
Last updated about 2 months ago
68 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#civil-rights-and-liberties-minority-issuesHB989 - To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".
Shontel Brown, Jamie Raskin, Betty McCollum
Last updated about 1 month ago
56 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
HB777 - Closing the College Hunger Gap Act
Jahana Hayes, Alma S. Adams, Danny K. Davis
Last updated about 1 month ago
26 Co-Sponsors
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to send to certain students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid information regarding potential eligibility for assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
#agriculture-and-food
HB812 - MAKERS Act Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act
David Scott, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Mark Takano
Last updated about 1 month ago
10 Co-Sponsors
To direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants for, and support research on, the development of makerspaces, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB819 - Colonel Young Oak Kim Congressional Gold Medal Act
Marilyn Strickland, Young Kim, Dave Min
Last updated about 1 month ago
6 Co-Sponsors
To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim in recognition of his extraordinary heroism, leadership, and humanitarianism.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from US Congress district HD-IL-1
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US House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Jonathan L. Jackson is a dedicated Democratic representative serving Illinois' 1st Congressional District in the U.S. Congress. Born and raised in Chicago, he developed a keen interest in social justice and community advocacy from a young age. Jackson earned his degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois and later completed his law degree at Harvard. His legal background has equipped him with the tools to advocate for progressive legislation focused on healthcare, education, and economic equality. Since taking office, he has championed policies that aim to uplift marginalized communities and promote sustainable development. Jackson is known for his commitment to public service and his ability to bridge divides in a polarized political climate.read less
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