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WASHINGTON— Tuesday, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10)'s Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act was included in H.R. 1868 as it passed the House and headed to the President's desk for signature. The bipartisan legislation will prevent annual 2% cuts to hospital payments through the end of 2021.
Greetings from Washington. After a busy winter session, culminating in the passage of the American Rescue Plan, Congress returns to the Capitol this week to, among other things, begin work on the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan.
Last week was rather quiet with the holidays. I hope that you had nice Passover and Easter, and were able to spend time with loved ones—either in person or virtually. Personally, one of the silver linings of the new virtual platforms was being able to be together with 16 members of my family, including my sons and parents, for a Passover Seder literally reaching from California to Maryland.
WASHINGTON— Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to help modernize our aging building infrastructure and spur more energy efficient investments.
This newsletter arrives in the middle Holy Week and Passover. Both holidays herald the coming of spring and the renewal it brings. This year especially, as we finally seem to be making progress against the pandemic, may the spirit of the season lift up and inspire each of us, our families, our community and our nation.
DEERFIELD, IL – Today, U.S. Reps. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) and Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) reintroduced legislation that will incentivize investment in safer, greener freight railcar manufacturing in the United States. The legislation will retain American jobs through the pandemic and ensure the sustainability of the North American steel and rail components supply chain.
Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced bipartisan legislation to support visas for foreign-born doctors currently serving among the American healthcare workforce and additional visas for foreign-born nurses to come serve in the U.S.
The legislation's original cosponsors include Reps. Cole (OK-04), Bacon (NE-02), and O'Halleran (AZ-01).
WASHINGTON—As part of the Community Project Funding (CPF) for the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Appropriations process, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) is accepting funding proposals from the community. The deadline for submission of CPF proposals is April 9, 2021. Applicants can begin their submission here.
Let me start this week with an invitation. Tonight at 6:00 PM I am hosting my second Fireside Chat, this one honoring Women's History Month. I will be joined by four remarkable women, who also happen to be local Mayor's and Village Presidents concluding a collective 96 years of public service. Details are below.
WASHINGTON— Friday, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10)'s Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act was included in H.R. 1868 as it passed the House. The bipartisan legislation will prevent cuts to hospital payments through the end of 2021.