Schakowsky and Castor propose bills to modernize FTC enforcement and expand consumer protection powers.
Quiver AI Summary
Schakowsky and Castor propose FTC changes: U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky and Kathy Castor said they are introducing bills aimed at giving the Federal Trade Commission more tools and independence to address “unfair and deceptive practices” in the modern economy.
What the bills would do: According to the release, the FTC Autonomy Act would let FTC attorneys seek civil penalties without first going through the Justice Department. The 21st Century FTC Act would expand rulemaking authority and allow civil penalties for first-time FTC Act violations.
Lawmakers’ comments: Schakowsky said the FTC needs authority “to keep pace with the modern economy,” while Castor said the measures would help hold companies accountable and restore some enforcement powers. The release says the proposals are intended to help the agency respond to new consumer harms.
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Janice D. Schakowsky Fundraising
Janice D. Schakowsky recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 1883rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Schakowsky disclosed $82.8K of spending. This was the 892nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Schakowsky disclosed $244.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 730th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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Janice D. Schakowsky Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Janice D. Schakowsky is worth $512.5K, as of October 1st, 2026. This is the 401st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Schakowsky has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Janice D. Schakowsky Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Janice D. Schakowsky:
- H.R.10600: Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026
- H.R.10459: Patriotic Corporations of America Act of 2026
- H.R.10003: Consumer Protection and Recovery Act
- H.R.9932: Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
- H.R.9931: American Manufacturing Renaissance Act
- H.R.9231: No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Janice D. Schakowsky on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Schakowsky.
2026 Illinois's 9th Congressional District Election
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Approximately $9,710,444 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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