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WASHINGTON – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) helped pass the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act. The INVEST in America Act funds significant surface transportation needs across the country. Of specific significance for the Tenth District of Illinois, Rep. Schneider secured support for all five community project funding requests submitted earlier this year.
I am back in Washington after a much too short weekend home. I hope you had a good weekend, and were able to get out a bit. As COVID-19 cases continue to fall thanks to the vaccines, it is so wonderful to be able to once again be together with neighbors and friends to celebrate life.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) today announced that all four of his Homeland Security-related Member Designated Projects (MDP) submissions were included in the House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security Funding Bill. The bill will fund significant projects to keep Americans safe and include all four Homeland Security Community Project Funding requests submitted by Congressman Schneider.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Ted Deutch (FL-22), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Carolyn B Maloney (NY-12), and Val B. Demings (FL-10) and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) reintroduced the 3D Printed Gun Safety Act, legislation to prohibit the online distribution of blueprints and instructions that allow for the three dimensional (3D) printing of firearms.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced legislation to extend clear and consistent non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people in housing.
The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2021 would include "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" as protected characteristics under the Fair Housing Act which currently mandates non-discrimination for housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) today launched the annual Tenth District Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge encourages students to code their own app for any digital device by using their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
The deadline to register and submit an app is November 1, 2021.
I hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend, and just as important, that you were not adversely affected by the recent storms. The stories and pictures from the western suburbs show the power of Mother Nature and I was relieved that no one was killed. I was also inspired by the many stories of neighbors helping neighbors. And I wasn't alone: The Daily Herald ran an editorial about how we step up for each other in times of need.
This week, the House is in session and so I am in Washington, DC. Among the matters we are considering, the House voted yesterday on legislation to hold corporations accountable for their decisions regarding equity, justice and public health. Today we will also take up Rep. Barbara Lee's legislation to repeal the 2002 Authorization of Military Force (AUMF) in Iraq, of which I am a cosponsor.
WASHINGTON— Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) today announced the introduction of the Sensible, Timely Relief for America's Nuclear Districts' Economic Development (STRANDED) Act.
This legislation would provide funding to communities like Zion, IL that currently house spent nuclear fuel, as well as assistance for communities facing the recent closure of a nuclear power plant. The STRANDED Act would also provide tax incentives to promote homeownership as well as fund research on how to spur development in these communities.