Press Releases

Today, an amendment offered by U.S. Representative Brad Schneider at the House Foreign Affairs Committee was included in H.R. 1698, the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enhancement Act.

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), released the below statement following President Trump's signing of an executive order targeting portions of the Affordable Care Act:

"President Trump couldn't pass his health care bill through Congress, so now he's taking his frustration out on the American people by undermining the Affordable Care Act through executive order.

"This is playing politics with Americans' health care. The policies announced today have the potential to collapse the individual markets and raise costs across the country.

Today, Reps. Brad Schneider (D-IL), Norma J. Torres (D-CA), and Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) introduced the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act. If approved by Congress and passed into law, the bill would require a federal firearms licensee to report the sale of two or more long guns, including semi-automatic rifles such as the AR-15 and the AK-47, within a five-day period.

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 this Saturday at 12:00pm. The event will be held at Twin Groves Middle School in Buffalo Grove, IL and is open to the public.

WHO:
Rep. Brad Schneider and constituents of Illinois's Tenth District

WHAT:
"Congress on Your Corner" to meet constituents and answer questions

WHEN:
Saturday, October 14, 2017
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Today, U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10) and seven members of the Illinois congressional delegation urged the preservation of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction in any proposed federal tax reform.

In a letter to Chairman Kevin Brady of the House Committee on Ways and Means, the members of Congress write, "Imposing a federal tax on income paid to state and local governments is double taxation, plain and simple. Furthermore, eliminating this long-standing deduction would disproportionately harm taxpayers across the income spectrum in high-tax states."

Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced legislation to better protect America's small businesses, and their operational and customer information, from cyberattack.

H.R. 3968, the Small Business Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, creates a loan guarantee program that would allow small businesses to acquire cybersecurity technology and services.

Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the below statement following tragic overnight news of a mass shooting in Las Vegas:

"I'm horrified by the senseless shooting last night in Las Vegas. This violence sears our hearts and leaves countless families forever, tragically changed.

"I extend my sincere condolences to all those who lost loved ones and send prayers for recovery to those wounded. And I'm grateful for the professionalism and bravery of law enforcement and first responders during and after this attack.

ZION, IL - U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined Zion Mayor Al Hill to announce the Sensible, Timely Relief for America's Nuclear Districts' Economic Development (STRANDED) Act.