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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.
Yesterday, Representative Brad Schneider's (IL-10) amendment targeting Hizballah's domestic missile capabilities passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee and was included in H.R. 3229, the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017.
Hizballah, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization has been able to significantly grow its weapons stockpile in recent years with backing from Iran. Reports now indicate that Iran is helping to build missile production facilities in Lebanon to enable an indigenous rocket-producing capability for Hizballah.
Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to better protect senior citizens from abuse, fraud, and neglect.
The Senior Citizen Protection Act would create a national registry of elder abusers that accredited health care providers and the public could check before hiring employees who will work with seniors. While some states already have created elder abuse registries, there is currently no nationally-searchable database of the state-level data.
Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-17) and Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) to introduce legislation that will help improve America's public health response to climate change by supporting research, monitoring, and preparation in the health sector and by developing a national action plan. Reps. Doris Matsui (CA-06) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) also joined in introducing the House bill.