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Today, the House of Representatives voted 393-2 to advance bipartisan legislation to elevate the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. State Department to the rank of Ambassador, and require the President to nominate a Special Envoy within 90 days of enactment. The Special Envoy position is currently vacant and has been so since the start of the Trump Administration.
Today, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously adopted an amendment offered by Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) to help ensure veteran entrepreneurs' access to patent protections. The amendment was included as part of H.R. 6758, the Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success (SUCCESS) Act, which passed out of committee.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) highlighted just released data that illustrates the negative effects to Tenth District families of President Trump and Congressional Republican's decision to limit the State and Local Tax Deduction to $10,000 in last year's tax reform bill.
The new IRS data shows that in both Lake and Cook County, the SALT deduction was heavily utilized in 2016 and on average families claimed far above the new $10,000 limit.
Seventeen years ago today, 19 attackers struck the heart of our nation, killing nearly 3,000 Americans. Every year, we pause to remember those who died in New York, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon, and to honor the brave first responders who selflessly rushed into danger to save others. And we reflect on the countless people who have served in the years since, in ways known and unknown, to protect our nation. We will never forget their sacrifice and will forever honor their memory.
Today, Congressman Schneider and other members of the Illinois congressional delegation were briefed by officials from the Department of Homeland Security on ongoing federal efforts to bolster the security of election systems in Illinois and across the country.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced new legislation strengthening ethics rules to help close the revolving door between corporate lobbyists and the agencies that oversee their industries.
Today, U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the award of more than $950,000 in federal funds to six communities in Illinois's Tenth Congressional District that will strengthen the ability of local firefighters to respond to fires and related hazards.
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, September 1 at 10:00am. The event will be held at the Village Hall in North Chicago and is open to the public.
This will be Schneider's 27th Congress on Your Corner town hall event since taking office in January 2017.
WHO:
Rep. Brad Schneider and constituents of Illinois's Tenth District
WHAT:
Our nation lost a true American hero on Saturday when Senator John McCain passed away after a courageous fight against aggressive brain cancer. He brought to this last battle the same dignity and grace with which he lived his entire life, a life dedicated to service to his country and his fellow Americans. As a Prisoner of War in Vietnam, as a US Senator, as a candidate for President, he always put service to others before himself. We are a stronger nation because of his service, and he leaves behind a worthy legacy of courage, honor and devotion.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced that the Village of Glencoe has been awarded $50,000 to implement conservation programs to protect Lake Michigan. This funding has been awarded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), which promotes environmental stewardship and conservation programs that support the health of the Great Lakes.