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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement following the October jobs report:
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Today, U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10), launched the "Holiday Cards for Heroes" program for the 2021 holiday season. He also announced the opening of his annual competition to design his office's holiday card.
For the "Holiday Cards for Heroes" program, Tenth District constituents are invited to drop off holiday cards for military servicemembers at Congressman Schneider's District Office in Lincolnshire through Tuesday, December 14. Please do not put the cards in sealed envelopes.
The big news last week was the announcement of a compromise agreement between the House, Senate and Administration on a $1.75 billion national investment in our young people, our seniors and our communities. The agreed-to framework will be the largest investment ever in addressing climate change, and continues our efforts to ensure every American has quality, affordable healthcare. Ultimately, this bill will be a middle- and working-class tax cut that will get America back to work and help secure our children's future.
WASHINGTON – Today, during National Veterans Small Business Week, the House overwhelmingly passed in a 418-2 vote the bipartisan Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2021, introduced by Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Roger Williams (TX-25). Video of Congressman Schneider's floor speech on the vote can be found here.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), member of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, introduced the Building Much Needed Grade Separations Act of 2021. This legislation establishes a first of its kind stand-alone program to provide federal funding for rail grade separations.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) led 142 original cosponsors in introducing a resolution expressing support for the upcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, also known as COP26, as well as reaffirming American support for global cooperation in combatting climate change.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), New Democrat Coalition Leadership Member and member of the Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs Committees, released the following statement following the announcement of a Build Back Better framework:
Congratulations to the Chicago Sky for winning their first ever WNBA title! I am in Washington so can't make the celebration today but we should all be proud of the players (local star Candace Parker, Lexie Brown, Finals MVP Kahleah Copper, Diamond DeShields, Stefanie Dolson, Dana Evans, Ruthy Hebard, Astou Ndola-Fall, Allie Quigley, Azura Stevens), coaches and everyone else who mad this great achievement possible. Chicago shines brighter because of every one of you!