Press Release: Schakowsky, Trahan and Kean Introduce Bill to Protect FTC Whistleblowers
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Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill to shield FTC whistleblowers from retaliation and incentivize reporting misconduct.
Investivoq AI Summary
Lawmakers introduce whistleblower bill: Representatives Jan Schakowsky, Lori Trahan and Tom Kean Jr. announced bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting current and former employees who report alleged wrongdoing to the Federal Trade Commission.
What the measure would do: The FTC Whistleblower Act of 2026 would shield workers from retaliation for reporting possible consumer-protection or antitrust violations, and it would create incentives for people to come forward with information.
Context cited in the release: The announcement referenced Frances Haugen’s disclosures about Facebook and included support statements from watchdog groups saying the bill could strengthen oversight and encourage reporting.
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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.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Janice D. Schakowsky's fundraising on Investivoq.
Janice D. Schakowsky Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Janice D. Schakowsky is worth $512.5K, as of October 9th, 2026. This is the 401st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Schakowsky has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
You can track Janice D. Schakowsky's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Schakowsky.
Janice D. Schakowsky Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Janice D. Schakowsky:
- H.R.10701: FTC Autonomy Act
- 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
You can track bills proposed by Janice D. Schakowsky on Investivoq's politician page for Schakowsky.
2026 Illinois's 9th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $26,632,361 of spending in Illinois's 9th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
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:
- ELECT CHICAGO WOMEN AKA ECW ($5,810,126)
- CHICAGO PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP ($1,288,232)
- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS PAC ($936,054)
- EDW ACTION FUND ($500,345)
- 314 ACTION FUND ($409,810)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Illinois's 9th congressional district election.
