Press Releases
On Saturday, February 29, Congressman Brad Schneider is hosting an event to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War Era as part of the congressionally-authorized "United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration" at the American Legion McKinlock Post 264 in Lake Forest.
At the event, official Vietnam War 50th Commemoration pins and certificates will be distributed to Tenth District veterans. The commemoration items may also be presented to veterans posthumously to families on their loved one's behalf.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) released the following statement on his intention to vote for two articles impeaching President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors:
Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) today announced the introduction of the Sensible, Timely Relief for America's Nuclear Districts' Economic Development (STRANDED) Act (H.R. 5608). House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey (NY-17) and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Chairwoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) joined Rep. Schneider introducing the bill.
Following a year of horrific incidents of domestic terrorism targeting religious and ethnic minorities and communities of color, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) today reintroduced bicameral legislation to address the growing domestic-terrorism threat.
Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) will host a "Congress on Your Corner" event to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington on Sunday, January 19 at 2:00pm. The event will be held at the Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center and is open to the public. RSVP to attend today online!
WHO:
Rep. Brad Schneider and constituents of Illinois's Tenth District
WHAT:
Today, 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.
Constituents of all ages are encouraged to participate by dropping off or mailing cards to Schneider's Lincolnshire office, or by dropping off cards at his two Satellite offices in Round Lake Park and Waukegan. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 7, 2020.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) voted to support H.Con.Res.83, which directs the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
Schneider spoke on the House floor during the debate on the resolution.
VIDEO: Schneider speaks in support of War Powers Resolution
Schneider remarks as prepared:
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) released the following statement following a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, leader of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Quds force:
Today, U.S. Representative was pleased to once again donate the frequent flyer miles he earned through his congressional travel to the Hero Miles program administered by the Fisher House Foundation. This program provides round-trip airline tickets to wounded, injured, and ill service members and/or their families who are undergoing treatment at a military or VA medical center.
This year, Rep. Schneider donated more than 57,000 miles accrued on his more than 50 flights between Illinois's Tenth District and Washington, DC.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) released the following statement in response to reporting by the Chicago Tribune that the Trump Administration is reconsidering the risk assessment of ethylene oxide (EtO) after lobbying from the chemical industry: