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WASHINGTON – Congressman Schneider introduced theOnshore Wind American Manufacturing Actto establish investment and production tax credits to support domestic manufacturing of onshore wind energy components, with language requiring prevailing wages for the associated workforce. The bill will create good-paying jobs, improve our infrastructure, and help secure our energy independence while fighting climate change. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) is introducing companion legislation in the Senate with co-sponsor Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
WASHINGTON – Congressman Schneider introduced theOnshore Wind American Manufacturing Actto establish investment and production tax credits to support domestic manufacturing of onshore wind energy components, with language requiring prevailing wages for the associated workforce. The bill will create good-paying jobs, improve our infrastructure, and help secure our energy independence while fighting climate change. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) is introducing companion legislation in the Senate with co-sponsor Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the below statement following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) letter to the Lake County Board on ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions:
The entire nation is looking to Congress as several critical pieces of legislation work their way through the House and Senate this week. Last week the House passed a bill to both prevent a government shut down on October 1 and ensure the U.S. won't default on our past obligations two weeks later. The Senate must now act with similar urgency. While I was disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked a vote on this bill yesterday, I remain hopeful they will find a path forward before Thursday.
In addition, the House considered several other bills (see below).
WASHINGTON – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) delivered the following remarks from the House floor ahead of the House vote on HR 5323, funding $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome defense system [VIDEO]:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Roger Williams (TX-25) announced the introduction of their bipartisan amendment to statutorily authorize the Boots to Business (B2B) program that helps transitioning service members to start and grow their businesses.
It's now officially fall! Our first fall weekend brought beautiful weather and also quite a few local events around the district. I hope you had a chance to get out and enjoy some of what our communities have to offer.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement following on Iron Dome funding:
WASHINGTON – Representatives Joe Wilson (SC-02), Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) introduced the U.S.-Israel Military Technology Cooperation Act. This bipartisan bill, which was submitted as an amendment for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, would require the creation of a United States-Israel Operations-Technology Working Group.