Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Jonathan Jackson said he remains opposed to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and considers removing him important. He said Hegseth has been detrimental to military morale.
Context: His comments express opposition to Hegseth and the importance of removal, but do not establish support for impeachment.
In his 2022 House campaign, Jackson says he would engage constituents through regular town halls, both in person and virtually, as part of making his congressional office accessible and responsive. He also describes outreach to community organizations and religious groups across the district.
Context: Historical 2022 congressional questionnaire; the exact answer date is unknown. This does not establish a new 2026 pledge.
In his 2022 House campaign, Jackson says he would work to expand daycare so parents can work without worrying about their children. He does not specify how daycare access would be expanded or who would qualify.
Context: No eligibility rules or implementation details are given. Historical 2022 congressional questionnaire; the exact answer date is unknown. This does not establish a new 2026 pledge.
In his 2022 House campaign, Jackson says he would seek the district’s share of federal infrastructure funds and use them to improve infrastructure and extend mass transit. He says a larger transit network would give residents more access to opportunities.
Context: Historical 2022 congressional questionnaire; the exact answer date is unknown. This does not establish a new 2026 pledge.
In his 2022 House campaign, Jackson supports continuing efforts to ban assault weapons as part of his plan to address gun violence. He also describes providing young people with jobs and livable wages as an alternative to violence, and says reducing gun violence would remain a priority in Congress.
Context: Historical 2022 congressional questionnaire; the exact answer date is unknown. This does not establish a new 2026 pledge.
Jackson says he will continue to support the Shrinkflation Prevention Act. The bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to classify keeping a product’s price unchanged while reducing its size or quantity as a deceptive business practice, and would allow federal and state entities to bring civil suits against companies that do this.
Context: The passage identifies the measure as a bill and describes what it would do; it does not say whether it has become law.
Jonathan L. Jackson supports Medicare for All as a way to make health care accessible to everyone. He argues that it could help people who cannot afford prescriptions or hospital care and address longstanding socioeconomic disparities in the health system.
Context: The page identifies Jackson as a co-sponsor but does not specify the bill’s design or implementation details.
Jackson has co-sponsored Medicare for All as part of his support for legislation to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare. He presents the proposal as a way to make healthcare more affordable and equitable and address longstanding socioeconomic disparities in the system.
Context: The source does not detail the proposal’s provisions.
Jackson says he is working to advance equitable, high-quality education in Illinois’s First District. His stated efforts include expanding access to affordable preschool programs, advocating for equitable K-12 school funding, closing the achievement gap, and preserving the legacies of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with the goal of giving every constituent an opportunity to succeed.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.