Press Releases
U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) today announced an upcoming hiring event for constituents seeking employment at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines campus, on Thursday, June 1, 2017
Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Mike Quigley (IL-05) today convened a roundtable discussion with patients, doctors, advocates and other community leaders to discuss their efforts to address the epidemic of opioid addiction afflicting Illinois and the country.
Schneider and Quigley listened to stories from individuals and family members who have personally felt the toll of opioid abuse, as well as the perspectives of the medical community and local government leaders attempting to respond to the crisis.
Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement:
"President Trump's abrupt decision to fire FBI Director James Comey amid an ongoing investigation into the President's campaign is deeply troubling and raises many questions about both the prospect for a credible investigation and the future independence of the FBI. The sudden dismissal and the inadequate reasoning offered by the Administration reeks of politically-motivated interference.
Today, during national Small Business Week, Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced a bill to support new small businesses and entrepreneurs by providing additional resources for them to grow and succeed.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the below statement following the vote in the House of Representatives on the American Health Care Act:
"Today the Republican House voted to weaken America's health care. This bill doesn't fix health care, it takes us backwards, forcing families to pay more money for less coverage, putting Americans with pre-existing conditions again at risk of discrimination, and leaving many people just one severe illness away from potential bankruptcy.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement following his vote for the omnibus government funding bill:
This week, Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the winners of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition in Illinois's Tenth District.
Today, Congressmen Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to help increase the number of doctors available to work in underserved and rural areas. The bill would extend and expand the Conrad 30 Waiver program which allows doctors here from abroad to remain in the U.S. upon completing their residency under the condition that they practice in underserved areas for at least three years.