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October 2, 2020

WASHINGTON —Yesterday, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation reiterating American commitment to Israel's qualitive military edge (QME) in the face of reports of U.S. arms sales to the region.

September 30, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) reintroduced bipartisan legislation with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), and John Katko (R-NY) to hold Russia and other entities accountable for election interference. The Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines (DETER) Act is a House companion to S. 1060 which was introduced by U.S.

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Schneider calls for passage of the COVID PREPARE Act.
September 30, 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7496, the COVID Preparedness, Response and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch (PREPARE) Act.

September 23, 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on last night's passage of the Continuing Resolution to fund the government and avoid a government shutdown. The funding included language supporting Illinois health care providers.

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Schneider calls for passage of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (DTPA).
September 21, 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5602, the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020 (DTPA). Congressmen Brad Schneider's (IL-10) bipartisan bill passed the House by an overwhelming vote, and had previously passed committee on a bipartisan 24-2 vote. A Senate companion bill is led by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).

August 27, 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in response to the violence in Kenosha:

August 24, 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma requesting immediate financial relief and certainty for hospitals, physicians, and health providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.