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Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) to help small businesses acquire federal contracts passed the House of Representatives this week by a vote of 415-6.

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) was appointed to the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Social Security in the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced new legislation to increase transparency of campaign finances by requiring real-time disclosure within 48 hours of donations to candidates and committees that total $1,000 or more. Under current law, most donations are only disclosed to the public via quarterly filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the launch of the Tenth District "Valentines for Vets" program to collect and distribute Valentine's Day cards to local veterans.

Today, U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced legislation to block pay raises for senior Administration officials during a government shutdown.

Today, the House of Representatives voted 410-1 to advance bipartisan legislation to elevate the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. State Department to the rank of Ambassador, and require the President to nominate a Special Envoy within 90 days of enactment. The Special Envoy position is currently vacant and has been so since the start of the Trump Administration.

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) was appointed as a member of the House Committee on Ways & Means for the 116^th Congress.

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

"It is disappointing that President Trump chose to use his first Oval Office address to the nation to double down on his irresponsible demands for an ineffective border wall and prolong a damaging government shutdown.