Press Releases

Reps. Schneider, Yoho Introduce Bill to Provide On-the-Job Skills Training for Veterans

January 31, 2017

Reps. Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Ted Yoho (R-FL) today introduced the GI Internship Program Act (HR 758) to create a new internship option for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

Statement on Executive Order Targeting Refugees

January 27, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in response to the executive order signed by President Trump:

"Today's executive order is a disgraceful and callous attempt to ban members of one religion by instituting a de facto religious test for entry. This discriminatory order does nothing to target the root causes of terrorism, does not make our country safer, and undermines the very values that define our nation.

Schneider Launches “Valentines for Vets” Program

January 27, 2017

Press Release

Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the launch of the Tenth District “Valentines for Vets” program to collect and distribute Valentine’s Day cards to local veterans.

Statement on Inauguration of President Donald Trump

January 20, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement:

"Today, Donald Trump was inaugurated as our 45th President. Despite my deep disagreements with his agenda and campaign, I attended the inauguration out of respect for the office and a responsibility to witness the peaceful transition of power.

Schneider Completes Tenth District Tour on Health Care Issues

January 19, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) completed his first tour of health care providers, hospitals, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the Tenth District to hear concerns over the Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Help Start-Ups

January 10, 2017

Press Release

The House overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation originally introduced by Rep. Brad Schneider to help startup companies grow and create jobs.

Schneider to Serve on House Foreign Affairs Committee

January 10, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) was selected again as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 115th Congress.

Schneider Speaks on House Floor in Support of H.Res. 11

Rep. Schneider Speaks in Opposition to Anti-Israel U.N. Resolution

January 6, 2017

Press Release

Yesterday, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) spoke on the House floor in support of H.Res. 11, Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Schneider is an original cosponsor of the legislation, which passed the House in a vote of 342 – 80.

Read below for Schneider's remarks as prepared for delivery:

Mr. Speaker,

Rep. Schneider Discusses Need for Action to Reduce Gun Violence

January 5, 2017

Press Release

In his first speech on the House floor in the 115th Congress, Rep. Brad Schneider discussed the need for urgent action on commonsense measures to reduce gun violence in our communities.

Congressman Brad Schneider Swearing In Ceremony

Brad Schneider Sworn-In as Tenth District Representative for 115th Congress

January 3, 2017

Press Release

“It is a true honor to represent the Tenth Congressional District, and I am humbled by the trust the voters placed in me as a voice for our communities in Washington,” said Schneider.