Press Releases

Statement on Withdrawal of United States from Paris Climate Agreement

June 1, 2017

Climate change is a real and present threat to our future. America can and should be the global leader in developing innovative solutions, but the President’s decision today will leave us in the rear.

Rep. Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Turn Abandoned Properties into Housing for Homeless Veterans

May 25, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Tom Rooney (FL-17), Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced bipartisan legislation to help veterans organizations buy, renovate, and repurpose abandoned housing into homes for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Statement on New CBO Score of American Health Care Act

May 24, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement:

"Today we learned why supporters of this ill-considered repeal bill were desperate to rush a vote before hearing from the CBO: they knew the answer would be disastrous for American families.

Representatives Schneider and Tenney Introduce Resolution Condemning Sexual Abuse and Exploitation by UN Peacekeepers

May 24, 2017

Press Release

Over the past decade, allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation launched against UN peacekeepers have become increasingly frequent. Although this is not the norm, a recent AP report found that over the last 12 years, an estimated 2,000 allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation have been made against UN peacekeepers. Many allegations have gone uninvestigated or unaddressed and often involve women and children displaced by conflict or whom are otherwise vulnerable.

Reps. Schneider and Dent Send Letter on Attacks Against Protestors Outside Turkish Embassy

May 24, 2017

Press Release

The right to assemble and exercise free speech is enshrined in our Constitution, and last week’s brutal assault on peaceful protesters by President Erdogan's security forces was a direct attack on that freedom

Statement on President Trump’s Budget Request

May 23, 2017

Press Release

President Trump’s draconian budget proposal is incredibly short-sighted, irresponsibly cutting important programs that promote economic opportunities, strengthen our communities, and provide critical safety nets, while offering no plan to put our country on the path to future growth and success.

Rep. Schneider Introduces Legislation to Help Consumers Make Informed Health Care Choices

May 17, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the introduction of a bill to improve the process of obtaining health care insurance coverage during job transitions, making a stressful and confusing time easier to navigate and saving individuals money.

Rep. Schneider to Hold “Congress on Your Corner” in Waukegan on Saturday

May 17, 2017

Press Release

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 Waukegan City Hall 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, May 20, 2017
10:00am – 11:00am

Statement on Reports that President Trump Asked FBI Director to End Flynn Investigation

May 16, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement:

Reps. Schneider and Johnson Lead Bipartisan Letter to President Trump in Advance of Visit by Turkish President

May 16, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Bill Johnson (OH-06) led a bipartisan group of 81 members of Congress in a letter to President Trump in advance of his meeting this week with Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan.

The letter expresses serious concerns about recent democratic backsliding and the erosion of human rights in Turkey, and urges President Trump to prioritize these critical issues during his meeting with President Erdoğan.