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Thanks to everyone who participated in one of our many August events, programs or our over 70 constituent meetings who made it a truly remarkable month at home. Among the highlights, it was wonderful to hear from neighbors at one of four town halls about the issues they care about most. I enjoyed speaking with businesses large and small about how the pandemic was affecting them, and how the assistance passed by Congress was making a real difference.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the award of more than $1,300,000 in federal funds to seven communities in Illinois's Tenth Congressional District that will strengthen the ability of local firefighters to respond to fires and related hazards.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) announced the introduction of legislation to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities better afford prescription drugs through Medicare Part D.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) announced the introduction of legislation to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities better afford prescription drugs through Medicare Part D.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) today announced more than $13 million in Covid-19 Relief dollars for 13 Tenth District venues meant to save and create jobs at local theatres, concert venues, and more through Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG).
Above: Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) answers questions from constituents at a town hall in Round Lake
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.