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I am writing this week's newsletter from my desk in Washington, having just returned to the office after voting to pass H.R. 4, The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. You may have heard me share that my office office was previously occupied by my colleague and American Hero of voting rights -- the late, great John Lewis. I feel a special responsibility to honor his legacy and ensure that every eligible citizen is able to confidently and safely cast their vote. We took an important step towards that vision today. (More on that below.)
WASHINGTON – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement following two classified, bipartisan briefings. The first briefing to the House Tuesday was led by Secretaries Blinken, Austin and Mayorkas, DNI Haines and Chair JCOS Milley. The briefing on Wednesday morning was delivered to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and was led by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) helped pass H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act – a bill he also helped introduce as a cosponsor.
I will be honest with you: With some of the things happening around the world this week, I've struggled tying off this newsletter issue to send to you. From the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan to the earthquake in Haiti and then yesterday's bomb scare at the Capitol, it's been hard to find the right words, or even the right tone. I hope you will forgive the late delivery of this week's update.
WAUKEGAN, IL— Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10) led a letter to NRG Energy from Federal and State representatives asking for assurances that the company will conduct appropriate environmental remediation before closing its Waukegan coal plant. Cosigning the letter to NRG President and CEO Mauricio Gutierrez were Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Illinois State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Waukegan), and Illinois State Representative Rita Mayfield (D-Waukegan).
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Schneider helped introduce H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, as an original cosponsor. The legislation would restore federal oversight for states with a recent history of voter discrimination.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), Don Beyer (VA-08), and French Hill (AR-02), reintroduced bipartisan legislation to help families grieving the loss of a child take time off work.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), Don Beyer (VA-08), and French Hill (AR-02), reintroduced bipartisan legislation to help families grieving the loss of a child take time off work.