Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) announced the introduction of the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (H.R. 5221), with more than 150 of his Democratic colleagues. This legislation would focus on a whole-of-government approach to achieving the goal of net-zero carbon-based emissions by 2050.

Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) and Jody Hice (R-GA-10) announced the formation of a bipartisan congressional task force focused on addressing the threat of ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions and urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to act.

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced legislation to support technologies that convert industrial wasted heat to electric power. Expanding the use of waste heat to power technology would reduce emissions, save energy, and grow jobs throughout the country.

H.R. 5155, The Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act would provide a 30 percent investment tax credit for waste heat to power technologies that begin construction before January 1, 2024, phasing down the credit to 26 percent and 22 percent in the subsequent two years.

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, November 24 at 2:00pm. The event will be held at Wheeling Park District Community Recreation 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, legislation introduced by Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) to help veteran start their own small businesses overwhelmingly passed the House by a vote of 424-1

Schneider introduced H.R. 3537, the Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act, with Rep. Ross Spano (R-FL) in June 2019. The bipartisan legislation would statutorily authorize for five years the successful Boots to Business (B2B) program that helps transitioning servicemembers start and grow businesses.

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced four upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment events through Illinois's Tenth Congressional District.

Hosted in partnership with the Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) and North Shore Senior Center, these events are intended to assist area seniors better understand their Medicare options, and help as they compare and select the best Medicare Part D plan for them. This year's Medicare Open Enrollment period begins today, October 15 and ends on December 7, 2019.

U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Jason Crow (CO-06), and Jim Hagedorn (MN-01), and today introduced the bipartisan H. Res. 677, "Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week." This resolution supports the Small Business Administration and its programs that support veterans who start and own small businesses. Programs include funding for veteran-owned small businesses, training for veteran entrepreneurship, and support for veteran contracting.

Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) released the following statement after his vote in favor of H. Res. 660, a resolution for open hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump:

"Today's vote outlines a path forward for the impeachment inquiry into President Trump's misconduct, and ensures the next phase of the inquiry will involve open hearings for the American people to hear firsthand the facts of this case.