Skip to main content

Media

Latest News

November 6, 2020

In advance of Veterans Day, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced a resolution supporting the designation of "Veteran-Owned Small Business Week," and celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of veteran small business owners. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) co-led the bipartisan resolution with Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) and Steve Stivers (OH-15). This continues Rep.

Image
Schneider stands up for the Affordable Care Act with Andy Slavitt
October 21, 2020

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) spoke in defense of the Affordable Care Act with Andy Slavitt, who led the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services under President Obama, during a hearing of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee. Video can be found here.

October 5, 2020

WASHINGTON —Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement on a Wall Street Journal report that the IRS is investigating longtime NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre for criminal tax fraud:

October 2, 2020

WASHINGTON – Last night, the House passed the updated Heroes Act to crush the Coronavirus and put money in the American People's pockets.

October 2, 2020

WASHINGTON —Yesterday, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation reiterating American commitment to Israel's qualitive military edge (QME) in the face of reports of U.S. arms sales to the region.

September 30, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) reintroduced bipartisan legislation with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), and John Katko (R-NY) to hold Russia and other entities accountable for election interference. The Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines (DETER) Act is a House companion to S. 1060 which was introduced by U.S.

Image
Schneider calls for passage of the COVID PREPARE Act.
September 30, 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7496, the COVID Preparedness, Response and Effective Planning for Advanced Requirements by the Executive Branch (PREPARE) Act.

September 23, 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on last night's passage of the Continuing Resolution to fund the government and avoid a government shutdown. The funding included language supporting Illinois health care providers.

Image
Schneider calls for passage of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (DTPA).
September 21, 2020

WASHINGTON – Today, The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5602, the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020 (DTPA). Congressmen Brad Schneider's (IL-10) bipartisan bill passed the House by an overwhelming vote, and had previously passed committee on a bipartisan 24-2 vote. A Senate companion bill is led by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).