Press Releases
U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released this statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight, President Obama offered concrete steps to confront some of the biggest challenges we face as a country, including spurring small-business growth and rebuilding our middle class.
Legislation Eliminates Harmful Tax on Medical Device Manufacturers
Today, U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) helped introduce bipartisan legislation that would repeal the 2.3 percent excise tax on medical device manufactures included in the 2010 health care reform law.
Schneider’s First Bill Aims to Bridge Skills Gap
Today, U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta (PA-11) introduced the bipartisan American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement (AMERICA) Works Act to help build a skilled American workforce.
Illinois Congressman Greets 14 Students in Town for Inauguration Festivities
The Chicago-based Mikva Challenge has brought 14 civics-minded Illinois high-school students—chosen either through essays or community service—to the nation’s capitol for Inauguration weekend, and today, U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) met with and welcomed the group.
Illinois Congressman Donates Books to Children’s National Medical Center
Participating in the President’s National Day of Service, U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) today donated books to the Children’s National Medical Center.
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Illinois Congressman Urges Congressional Action on Gun Violence
In support of Vice President Joe Biden’s recommendations, announced today by President Obama, U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement calling on his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come together and enact common-sense legislation to curb gun violence.
Bill Would Promote Greater U.S-Israel Collaboration, Economic Growth
Today, U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will help to introduce the Visa Waiver for Israel Act at a press conference at 11AM (EST) at 1539 Longworth House Office Building.
New Tenth District Congressman Spends First Week Visiting Nine Local Businesses
Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) conducted an initial tour of businesses throughout the district during his first week returning home after being sworn into Congress on January 3rd. The tour kicked off at Schumacher Electric in Mount Prospect on Wednesday, January 9th and finished with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in Northbrook.
Small Businessman to Represent Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Congressman Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) was sworn into office today after being elected in November to represent Illinois’s 10th Congressional district.
113th Congress Freshmen Class on the steps of the United States Capitol Building.
The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, 2013.