Press Releases

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced that the launch of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge in Illinois Tenth District. Now in its fourth year, the Congressional App Challenge is an annual nationwide competition that encourages students to learn and use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills by coding their own application or "app" for any digital device.

Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), and Carolyn Maloney (NY-12) introduced legislation to block the online publication of files that include automatic instructions used to make fully functional firearms using 3-D printers.

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the introduction of new legislation to make Congress more accountable and transparent to the American people.

Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) will host a Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Waukeagn to help connect Tenth District residents with health resources available in our community. Participating organizations will offer free immunizations, health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and more on a range of health-related topics.

This week, the House of Representatives passed the finalized H.R. 5515, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, by a vote of 359-54. Two amendments authored by Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) to support small business research and hold Iran accountable were included in the legislation.

Today, Congressman Schneider led all 18 House members of the Illinois congressional delegation in a letter urging federal action to improve the state's election security.

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 Saturday, July 28 at 11:00am. The event will be held at the Village Hall in Bannockburn and is open to the public.

This week, legislation supported by Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) to help startups access capital and grow passed the House of Representatives.

The Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act removes burdensome and unnecessary rules that prevent startup entrepreneurs from connecting with potential investors at "pitch" or "demo" days.