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June 12, 2020

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition in Illinois's Tenth District. This year, local high school students submitted artwork virtually on the theme of "E Pluribus Unum," or "Out of many, one."

Two experienced art professionals—Amy Amdur, founder of Amdur Productions and Ann Rintz, Curator of Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County - judged the entries anonymously, without seeing artists' names or schools.

June 10, 2020

Yesterday George Floyd was laid to rest, two weeks after he was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer. Our country has literally been transformed since his tragic death.

Americans have protested, marched and held vigils in cities, towns and villages across the country—demanding justice and calling for important and dramatic change. I have been privileged to join gatherings in communities in all corners of our district. Many of these events were organized by students. All were peaceful, emotional and inspiring.

June 8, 2020

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined more than 160 House colleagues as an original cosponsor introducing H.R. 7120, the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a major package of reforms to improve law enforcement accountability, transparency, and training to address decades of systemic racism and excessive policing.

June 4, 2020
Over the last several days we have watched our nation convulse with raw emotion and great frustration following the inhumane murder of George Floyd by four police officers. In cities large and small, including here in the Tenth District, people reflecting the mosaic of our nation are gathering in solidarity to call for justice. George Floyd’s death was the spark, but the true motivation is the systemic racism that continues to target and oppress Black Americans throughout our country. The recent murders of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery made national news, but too many communities and too many families know the daily pain and indignity we saw laid bare in Minneapolis.
June 4, 2020

On Friday, June 5 at 10:45am CT, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) will host a conversation with local organizations about the importance of counting every member of our communities during the 2020 Census.

The Census is used to distribute $675 billion in federal funds to local communities, including funding for schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs. Our community benefits the most when the Census counts everyone.

June 2, 2020

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement:

June 2, 2020

In response to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) release of its final rule on certain uses of ethylene oxide (EtO), and as co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ethylene Oxide Task Force, U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement:

June 1, 2020

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement:

May 27, 2020

I hope you and your loved ones had a meaningful and restful Memorial Day this Monday, and took a moment to pause and think of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

May 22, 2020

Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Katherine Clark (D-MA) introduced legislation (H.R. 6952) that would require the President to appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.