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Today, U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the award of more than $483,000 in federal funds to the Zion Fire & Rescue Department to strengthen the ability of local firefighters to respond to fire and related hazards in the community.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, released the following statement:
"I am profoundly saddened by President Trump's arbitrary ban on transgender people from our nation's military, which dishonors the service and sacrifice of the thousands of transgender troops currently serving our country with distinction and valor. Rather than excluding good people, we should welcome all who volunteer to honorably wear the uniform and are qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities that entails.
Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced legislation aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing the theft of firearms from Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs), or federally-licensed dealers, manufacturers, and importers.
According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), more than 18,000 firearms were reported stolen or lost in 2016 from FFLs – a year over year increase of 20 percent.
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 11:00am. The event will be held at Highland Park High School 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, July 22, 2017
11:00am-12:00pm
WHERE:
Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration Robert Brady (PA-01) introduced legislation to improve absentee voting for individuals serving in the armed forces and citizens living abroad. Under current law, acquiring an absentee ballot can present challenges for service members who frequently move from one location to another and U.S. citizens overseas, including diplomats, foreign service professionals, and students studying abroad.
This weekend, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) visited flood-affected communities in Illinois's Tenth Congressional District to meet with the local leaders of the emergency response effort and offer his support for the clean-up efforts underway.