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Jonathan L. Jackson

Jonathan L. Jackson

DDemocratIL-1 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance91
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone7
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency53
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
31
Total Statements
20
Floor Speeches
11
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 12Trade: 7Environment: 6Foreign Policy: 5Housing: 4Labor: 4Defense: 3Veterans: 3Education: 3Economy: 3Civil Rights: 3Healthcare: 2Crime & Justice: 2Voting Rights: 2Israel: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 20Ceremonial: 9Bipartisan: 2

Statements (31)

Floor Speech2026-05-21
CELEBRATING THE VICTORY OF WONG KIM ARK

CELEBRATING THE VICTORY OF WONG KIM ARK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3715-H3716] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

RECOGNIZING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H3542] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7567HR1
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3169-H3290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-15TaxesDefenseTrade
JACKIE ROBINSON DAY

JACKIE ROBINSON DAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H2921] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] JACKIE ROBINSON DAY…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27CeremonialTaxes
HONORING BETTYE JEAN MASON ODOM

HONORING BETTYE JEAN MASON ODOM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Page H2782] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING BETTYE…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialTaxes
HONORING KAMRAN KHAN

HONORING KAMRAN KHAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [House] [Page H2609] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING KAMRAN KHAN…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02CeremonialImmigrationTaxesTrade
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1940-H1946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-22
HONORING DERRICK MARTELL ROSE

HONORING DERRICK MARTELL ROSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H1338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Press Release2025-10-28
Government Shutdown FAQs

Government Shutdown FAQs Government Shutdown FAQs Image or Video Image Lisa.Ortiz2@ma… Tue, 10/28/2025 - 10:11 Link Learn More

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Press Release2025-10-28
You're Invited: In-Person Town Hall with Rep. Jackson, Thursday, October 30th, 2025

You're Invited: In-Person Town Hall with Rep. Jackson, Thursday, October 30th, 2025 You're Invited: In-Person Town Hall with Rep. Jackson, Thursday, October 30th, 2025 Image or Video Lisa.Ortiz2@ma… Tue, 10/28/2025 - 12:26

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Press Release2025-10-27
In-Person Town Hall

In-Person Town Hall In-Person Town Hall Image or Video Image Lisa.Ortiz2@ma… Mon, 10/27/2025 - 17:08 Summary Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson invites residents of Illinois’ 1st Congressional District to attend a Town Hall at Chicago State University to discuss the government shutdown, its impact,…

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Press Release2025-10-23
Tele Town Hall: Government Shutdown

Tele Town Hall: Government Shutdown Tele Town Hall: Government Shutdown Image or Video Image Lisa.Ortiz2@ma… Thu, 10/23/2025 - 14:53 Link Tele-Town Hall Recording

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Press Release2025-10-21
Tele-Town Hall

Tele-Town Hall Tele-Town Hall Body Join the livestream: www.FaceBook.com/RepJackson RSVP: https://uscongress.app/kP32oet4y Lisa.Ortiz2@ma… Tue, 10/21/2025 - 19:33

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Press Release2025-08-02Labor
We Must Confront the Poison of Hate Before It Strikes Again

We Must Confront the Poison of Hate Before It Strikes Again We Must Confront the Poison of Hate Before It Strikes Again The news out of Arkansas has been heartbreaking. A young couple, Carl and Vicky Brink, were brutally murdered while hiking with their two small children in a state park. This…

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Floor Speech2025-03-31CeremonialEconomyTaxesForeign PolicyS218S226
FIGHTING VOTER SUPPRESSION

FIGHTING VOTER SUPPRESSION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1362-H1366] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FIGHTING…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27EconomyEducationHousingHR1048HRES242
DEFENDING EDUCATION TRANSPARENCY AND ENDING ROGUE REGIMES ENGAGING IN NEFARIOUS TRANSACTIONS ACT

DEFENDING EDUCATION TRANSPARENCY AND ENDING ROGUE REGIMES ENGAGING IN NEFARIOUS TRANSACTIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1312-H1316] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2025-03-05BipartisanHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentHRES189
RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE

RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [House] [Pages H998-H1004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-02-19
2025 Telephone Townhall

2025 Telephone Townhall 2025 Telephone Townhall Image or Video Image Robert.Patillo… Wed, 02/19/2025 - 08:56 Summary I hope that you will join me for my upcoming townhall to learn more about my efforts to oppose the Trump administration's decisions to shut down key federal agencies and empower…

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Press Release2025-02-19
RSVP for our 2025 Telephone Townhall 2/27/2025

RSVP for our 2025 Telephone Townhall 2/27/2025 RSVP for our 2025 Telephone Townhall 2/27/2025 Image or Video Image Robert.Patillo… Wed, 02/19/2025 - 09:30 Summary This is a follow up town hall meeting to last week's town hall. One hour was not sufficient to capture the needs of the constituents, so…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06Taxes
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DEAN EMERITUS QUIESTER CRAIG

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DEAN EMERITUS QUIESTER CRAIG Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E105] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06EnvironmentDefenseCrime & Justice
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF U.S. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER ELLIOTT E. DOUGLAS, JR.

CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF U.S. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER ELLIOTT E. DOUGLAS, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E102] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyIsrael
CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND HENRY WILLIAMSON, SR.

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND HENRY WILLIAMSON, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E102-E103] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06CeremonialEnvironmentForeign PolicyCivil Rights
RECOGNIZING CLARENCE HENDRICKS FOR 60 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE

RECOGNIZING CLARENCE HENDRICKS FOR 60 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E103] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06TaxesEnvironment
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF U.S CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER SEAN FLYNN

CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF U.S CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER SEAN FLYNN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E104] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06TaxesEnvironment
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF U.S. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER WILLIE GOINS

CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF U.S. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER WILLIE GOINS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E101] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2025-01-14HousingHR28HR153
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [House] [Pages H139-H140] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2024-12-28
2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report Image or Video Image Omar.Butt@mail… Sat, 12/28/2024 - 16:54 Summary A look back at all Congressman Jonathan Jackson has accomplished throughout the year Link Read here

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Floor Speech2024-12-11CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
NYC SUBWAY CHOKING DEATH IS NOTHING TO CELEBRATE

NYC SUBWAY CHOKING DEATH IS NOTHING TO CELEBRATE Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Page H6813] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2024-12-10Ceremonial
CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ROBERT DUMAS

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ROBERT DUMAS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2024-05-02Trade
Congressional App Challenge

Congressional App Challenge Congressional App Challenge Image Omar.Butt@mail… Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:11 Image About The Congressional App Challenge is a remarkable initiative that Members of the U.S. House of Representatives host. The challenge aims to encourage middle and high school students to…

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Press Release2023-12-13TaxesForeign PolicyUkraine
Rep. Jackson Joins Bloomberg To Discuss U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Ukraine and Israel

Rep. Jackson Joins Bloomberg To Discuss U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Ukraine and Israel Rep. Jackson Joins Bloomberg To Discuss U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Ukraine and Israel Image or Video Image Matt.Schoonmak… Wed, 12/13/2023 - 11:49 Summary The Congressman is a Member of the House Foreign Affairs…

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