Press Releases
Today, U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL) joined Reps. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Jim Cooper (D-TN), and Kathleen Rice (D-NY) to introduce legislation to urgently reform the broken settlement process for sexual harassment and assault claims made against Member of Congress.
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 10:00am. The event will be held at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee, 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, December 2, 2017
10:00am – 11:00am
This week, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Robert Pittenger (R-NC) led a bipartisan group of eight Members of Congress to urge the Trump Administration to clarify U.S. policy toward Hamas.
This week, U.S. Representative. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, offered three amendments that were accepted during the committee markup.
Today, U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL) released a bipartisan letter led with Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) urging the Trump Administration to present Congress with a strategy to prevent Iran's regional expansion.
The letter to Secretary Tillerson, notes Iran's expanded military presence in Syria and support to the Assad regime and terrorist proxies. This recent expansion into Syria poses a threat to regional allies, including Israel and Jordan, while benefiting Iranian-sponsored terrorist organizations including Hizballah with more training, equipment, and other resources.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the below statement following his vote against H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:
"Today I voted against the GOP tax proposal because it will raise taxes on my constituents, hurt our local communities, and irresponsibly explode our national debt.
Today, U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the award of $900,000 in federal funds for the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center to expand and improve a county-wide, sustainable System of Care approach to providing child and adolescent behavioral health services.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider announced new legislation to encourage investment in early-stage tech companies and spur innovation. The bipartisan bill was introduced with Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO).
H.R. 4175, the Invest in Innovative Small Businesses Act, would create a tax credit for investing in early-stage startups operating in a high-technology field during the pre-revenue stage. Examples include advanced materials, precision manufacturing, biotechnology, clean energy, medical sciences, and many more.
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 began on October 15 and ends on December 7, 2017.