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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.
WASHINGTON— Today, Representative Brad Schneider announced that he would no longer move forward in introducing a resolution of censure for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene following her apology and visit to the Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Congressman Schneider released the following statement:
I am so excited to get to see everyone in person again!
WASHINGTON— Today, Representative Brad Schneider led Representatives Jake Auchincloss, Ted Deutch, Lois Frankel, Josh Gottheimer, Elaine Luria, Kathy Manning, Jerrold Nadler, Dean Phillips, Kim Schrier, Brad Sherman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz in releasing the following joint statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) today announced his Member Designated Project (MDP) submissions were included in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's surface transportation funding bill. The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act (INVEST in America Act) will fund significant American surface transportation and include all five projects submitted for funding by Congressman Schneider.