Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson

State-by-state, we are seeing decades of progress undone in days. The Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision has unleashed voter suppression and an attempt to erase African Americans and minority representation out of every level of government. I refuse to despair since history shows we always rise to meet the moment. See my full town hall here youtube.com/live/RuXP2hlzy…

I call on the U.S. to immediately end its economic asphyxiation and support the Cuban people through this humanitarian crisis. reut.rs/4dp79EY

On this past Good Friday, I was honored to visit the Martin Luther King Center @cubacmlk in Havana, Cuba. More than 40 years ago, Reverend Raúl Suárez welcomed my father @RevJJackson and I felt the same spirit of faith and courage that continues to unite our communities. Hope still bridges divides. May we continue to walk the path of peace for a more just future

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou

For #NationalNursesWeek, I was honored to visit @SilverCrossHosp and tour the only Level 3 NICU in Will County with @WillCoJBT. One week of honoring nurses is not enough, and I want to express my gratitude for the countless lives these nurses have touched across the region.

Thank you to all the wonderful young artists who participated in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition and congratulations to the winner, Cadence Smorynski, for her phenomenal piece "Mockery"!

Today we celebrate #IL01’s bio, step, foster, adoptive, godmothers, grandmas, aunties, and all who mother with intention. But celebration means nothing if we ignore the truth: too many mothers are being failed by systems that should protect them. Mothers deserve more than survival — they deserve power, autonomy, safety, paid leave, living wages, care support, and real health equity. I’m honoring and fighting for mothers not just today, but every day.

It’s radical to Republicans that Democrats are doing the work it takes for international diplomacy and development for our shared humanity. I am honored to serve with @RepJayapal on @HouseForeign and have gone to Cuba to engage with families, religious leaders, entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, the Cuban government, Latin American and African ambassadors, humanitarian aid organizations, and Cubans across the political spectrum.

Join me at the Apostolic Church of God @ACOGChicago tomorrow on Thursday, May 7 for the VOTERS RIGHTS TOWNHALL where I address your concerns about the dangerous Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais. Doors open at 6:30PM.

🚨 Join me at the Major Charles Hunt VFW tonight for a Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair. Doors open at 5:30PM.

The Fifth Circuit’s disastrous, medically unnecessary restrictions on Mifepristone have been restored for 1 week while the case proceeds. However, this case should be thrown out entirely since this is decades-old, settled science. The attacks on healthcare need to stop, and I am proud to stand with @ReproCaucus as we continue to fight for reproductive justice. nytimes.com/2026/05/04/us/…

This administration refuses to take responsibility for any of their actions. Spirit specifically cited why they couldn’t stay in business: skyrocketing fuel costs due to Trump’s war. And the Trump admin is still trying to blame Biden for everything. Biden?! You could maybe get away with that if it were February 2025, but it’s May 2026. Trump was the “I’ll make everything cheaper on day 1” guy. The “no new wars” guy. Own your actions.

Gas prices are surging across the country due to Trump’s unauthorized, war of choice with Iran. Residents in IL-01 have limited choices and for decades they have fought for safe, reliable, accessible public transportation. While that is finally within reach, Trump is still threatening to halt funding to @chicago and @cta over DEI. We will keep fighting this historic injustice and to end the war with Iran to provide immediate relief at the gas pump. chicago.suntimes.com/transportation…

We’re less than a week away from our Veterans Town hall and Resource Fair! Join us Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30PM to hear updates on my work in Congress and for veterans and their families to connect directly with federal resources, local advocates, and community partners. Send your questions and RSVP forms.office.com/g/XdLRLGtuQ9

We are monitoring the Fifth Circuit decision that just came down concerning access to #mifepristone. As we examine the ruling and its impacts, let us be very clear:

@DWalk881227g @FmrRepMTG I voted against the extension because we need real warrant reforms - that the majority of Americans want- to stop the warrantless spying on Americans.

@FmrRepMTG Mr @rep_jackson why would you betray not only the constitution but the people your swore to represent??? Shame on you sir

This is remarkable and you should watch this entire video. The House was going to pass a 45 day extension of FISA 702 (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act), BY VOICE WITHOUT VOTING, and Thomas Massie courageously forced a debate and demanded a recorded vote. Jim Jordan who has fought FOR warrants for FISA for years ironically led the debate AGAINST warrants and urged a YES vote for a clean extension WITHOUT warrants, which is what Trump is demanding even after FISA was used against him by the Democrats to spy on him and his campaign. Trump literally says give up your rights and just pass it and Jordan won’t go against Trump even though he wants warrant requirements. Chip Roy, Warren Davidson, and Keith Self joined Thomas Massie and made strong cases as to why Congress must add warrant requirements to FISA 702 and why a Central Bank Digital Currency must be banned and how both are powerful tools of control and surveillance and violation of your privacy and liberties. And Jamie Raskin (D) gave compelling arguments as to why bipartisanship is needed in the House to make reforms to FISA 702 yet after doing so he voted YES to a clean 45 day extension of FISA 702 without warrant requirements, which makes no sense. Why demand change and then literally vote for what you just argued against? However never forget under Biden and Democrats FISA 702 was used to spy on hundreds of thousands of Americans. Also, the Republican controlled Senate and its leader John Thune will not vote for a ban on Central Bank Digital Currency, saying it’s dead on arrival in the Senate. And neither will the Democrats. To sum it up, Americans are literally losing our precious privacy and freedoms right now under Trump and Republicans, yet Democrats are no better and have made no major policy changes that caused them to lose in 2024. They are only winning because Trump and Republicans have betrayed the most important campaign promises. 111 members of Congress voted NAY (NO) to the 45 day FISA 702 extension without warrant requirements for Americans so that your government can spy on you. Some voted NO in a partisan manner and because they hate Trump and some voted NO because they truly want change. Either way, those who voted NO should be recognized. Out of 111 ONLY 26 Republicans bravely voted NO. Here is the list of GOP NOs and pictured is the full list of both D’s and R’s who voted NO. Republican NO votes: Begich, Biggs (SC), Boebert, Brecheen, Burchett, Cammack, Cloud, Collins, Crane, Davidson, Downing, Fry, Fulcher, Gosar, Hageman, Harshbarger, Higgins (LA), Kennedy (UT), Luttrell, Massie, Miller (IL), Ogles, Perry, Roy, Self, and Tiffany. But after all this, the House passed the clean 45 day extension of FISA 702. After years of Trump and Republicans campaigning and demanding on Fox News that warrant requirements must be added to FISA, nothing changed. The promises they made to you are broken. The only thing that matters is voting records, none of their words. Words are meaningless puffs of air. If your Representative is not on this list, who voted NO, then you should tell them you are withdrawing your support and not voting for them. On both sides of the aisle. It doesn’t matter anymore whether you vote Republican or Democrat. Behind the veil, they are one and the same. Lastly, KY-4 your Representative Thomas Massie is a giant among men in Congress and fights for you harder than the entire House and Senate combined. Don’t be fools, vote for Thomas Massie!!!