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Cold air, snow on the ground and gray skies. It must be Chicago in winter. I hope you and your loved ones are staying warm despite the single-digit temperatures this week. At least there is good news that we may have started to turn the corner on omicron. But don't let down your guard. Remember the peak is the middle of the wave, not the end.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ethylene Oxide Task Force, released the following statement about the Environmental Protection Agency's Decision to stand by the 2016 IRIS Value of ethylene oxide (EtO):
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined Reps. Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) to introduce legislation that will help address supply chain bottlenecks before they begin and support manufacturers who are producing goods in Iowa and across the U.S.
DEERFIELD, IL — Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the launch of the Tenth District "Valentines for Vets" program to collect and distribute Valentine's Day cards to local veterans.
Constituents of all ages are encouraged to participate by dropping off cards in a drop box at Schneider's Lincolnshire office. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 11, 2022.
This week, our nation honored the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who challenged us to see that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Though I was only a toddler when Dr. King famously spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, his "Dream" has inspired me throughout my life. Shortly after that speech, our nation passed the Voting Rights Act.
Above: Congressman Schneider (center) announces that Illinois will receive $274 million for bridge repair this year. From left to right: IDOT's Steve Travia, Congresswoman Schakowsky, State Senator Murphy, Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Schneider, Congressman Quigley, and Mayor Goczkowski
Above: Congressman Schneider (center) announces that Illinois will receive $274 million for bridge repair this year. From left to right: IDOT's Steve Travia, Congresswoman Schakowsky, State Senator Murphy, Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Schneider, Congressman Quigley, and Mayor Goczkowski
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Terri Sewell (AL-7) and Jason Smith (MO-8), all members of the House Committee on Ways and Means, introduced bipartisan legislation to exempt restitution payments to victims of human trafficking from federal income tax.
Congress kicked off the second session of the 117th Congress this week. I am excited to be back in Washington with the House voting on, among other bills, legislation to expand post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance to reach more servicemembers trying to pay for college or other educational opportunities. In addition to the bills on the floor this week, I am doing everything I can to ensure the John Lewis Voting Rights Act gets to President Biden's desk as soon as possible.
WASHINGTON – Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), David Trone (D-MD), and Ann Wagner (R-MO) today announced the launch of the House Abraham Accords Caucus in order to build on the success of the historic Abraham Accords. Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) launched the companion Senate Caucus. For decades, Congress has played a key role in promoting peace between Israel and its neighbors.