Rep. Brad Schneider

At just 13 years old, Buffalo Grove native Jaydynn Britva did something extraordinary, he saved a man’s life. Without a moment’s hesitation, he stepped in to help. Jaydynn’s courage and compassion are an inspiration to our community, and to the entire country.
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The situation in Gaza is undeniably dire and Israel must take immediate action to ensure sufficient food gets into the territory and to the people in desperate need.

My statement on the situation in Gaza and the disintegration of ceasefire talks:

Efforts to shrink Social Security's phone wait times are putting a strain elsewhere The Social Security Administration reassigned some field office employees in an effort to bring down lengthy phone wait times. But workers say these reassignments have been disruptive for staff.

You EARNED your Social Security – the Trump Administration is trying to break it. Republicans are making it increasingly harder for Americans to get answers to their questions about their benefits due to large cuts to SSA workers.

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Pete Hegseth recklessly and inexcusably put the lives of service members at risk. He should immediately resign or be fired, and Congress must initiate a full investigation.

Hegseth Signal messages came from email classified ‘SECRET,’ watchdog told The revelation contradicts the Trump administration’s long-standing claims that no classified information was shared by the defense secretary’s account during the “Signalgate” scandal.

What we thought to be true has now been confirmed... Hegseth and the White House LIED when they said no classified material was disclosed in the unsecured Signal group chat about a highly sensitive military operation in Yemen.
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Why are Republicans closing the House for the summer and taking a break while most Americans can't even catch a break? Because they're terrified of a titanic presidential temper tantrum.

On episode 14 of The-Fly-In, hosts @repgreglandsman.bsky.social & @repmarcveasey.bsky.social welcome New Dem chair @repschneider.bsky.social!

This week, they discuss the damaging tax provisions in Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, Trump’s costly tariffs, the New Dem vision for the path forward, and more.

House largely grinds to a halt over Epstein files Republicans on the House Rules Committee, fearing Democrats will introduce amendments related to Epstein, continue to oppose allowing any legislation to reach the floor.

Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans are running scared. They're cancelling votes in the House so they can bury the Epstein files.

There is important work to do in the House & Republicans are afraid to do it.

You deserve better.

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Should you get a measles booster? Here’s what to know. There have been 1,267 confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency has also reported three deaths from measles. As...

There have been 1,267 cases and three deaths from measles just this year. Let’s help to stop the spread by putting an end to misinformation around vaccine safety. This Daily Herald article is a helpful read if you have questions – and always talk to your doctor.
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Boo, tomato tariffs 🍅

If we pull back, who’ll step up to the plate to protect Americans? There’s nobody.

In Texas flood response, FEMA slowed by Noem’s cost controls | CNN Politics As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and li...

The US has been rocked by floods, from the devastated Texas Hill Country, to New Jersey, North Carolina & New Mexico. There's a clear need for a federal response to these disasters -- yet DHS Secretary Noem has hamstrung FEMA when it's needed the most. www.cnn.com/2025/07/09/p...

I am appalled and heartbroken by news of the killing of an American citizen, Sayfollah Musallet, by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Israeli authorities must fully investigate and hold the perpetrators to account. My statement:

EU foreign-policy chief says agreement reached with Israel on Gaza aid Measures include increasing the number of daily trucks entering Gaza and opening additional crossings into the north and south of the Strip.

Hopefully this is a step toward bringing all of the hostages home, delivering humanitarian relief to the people of Gaza, and ending the war for both Israelis and Palestinians.
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3 Dead After Floods Sweep Away Homes in New Mexico

Sending heartfelt thoughts to all in New Mexico, especially Ruidoso, after the devastating flash floods yesterday. Our hearts go out to the families who lost loved ones and to everyone affected. Stay strong and stay safe.
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill By New Dem Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)

Staying informed on the impacts of Trump’s big bad bill is more important than ever. Check the latest in the New Dem Dispatch, where my colleague Rep. Nikki Budzinski shares what you might not know about Republicans’ big, ugly bill.
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From lumber to lighting: How Trump's tariffs drive up home construction costs NBC News found tariffs could add $4,000 or more to the cost of a 3-bed home. See how Trump’s plan may affect U.S. housing affordability.

Thinking about building a home? Here's some crucial information about how Trump's tariff chaos is causing rippling uncertainty and higher costs for building materials - as high as $10,900 per home according to the National Association of Home Builders.

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Dr. Mark Anderson: Congress must protect the lifeblood of medical progress Cuts to the National Institutes of Health would devastate the system responsible for nearly all our modern medical advances and treatments.

"Patients will suffer if America slashes support for medical research" -- a good read from Dr. Mark Anderson about President Trump and Republicans' dramatic spending cuts that are standing in the way of lifesaving work.

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218 Republicans just voted to pass Trump’s big bad bill. I voted HELL NO.

We won’t let Republicans forget the abomination they passed today.

Senators just voted to strip 17 million people of their healthcare.

Just in Illinois, ALMOST 500,000 PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE. Because Trump and Republicans want to give their billionaire friends a tax cut.

The bill is heading back to the House now. I will vote NO WAY.

Supreme Court says states can block Medicaid money for health care at Planned Parenthood The Supreme Court says Planned Parenthood says states can block the country’s biggest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, from receiving Medicaid money for health services such as contraception and...

A disastrous decision that will lead to more undetected cancers, more untreated illnesses, and more preventable deaths. Shameful.

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Yesterday, an overdue classified briefing on the US strike on Iran was abruptly canceled. This briefing was meant to inform Republicans AND Democrats on vital information on the Israel Iran conflict.

So, I ask – why are the speaker and the president shirking their duties to our nation?

It’s been three years since the Republican majority on the Supreme Court stripped abortion rights away from women. Today, we are reintroducing the Women’s Health Protection Act.

We WILL continue the fight – because reproductive freedom is a RIGHT for all.

Trump should have ‘notified’ Congress before attack on Iranian nuclear site, says House Democrat Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Trump administration’s decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites and the path forward for the U.S. and Iran.

I joined @meetthepress.com to discuss the Trump Administration’s decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites and the path forward. Trump should have notified Congress before the attack, but I believe that Iran should never have access to nuclear weapons.

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My statement on U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites:

Video US must block Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon: Dem congressman Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., who chairs the Congressional Abraham Accords Caucus, discusses the growing conflict between Israel and Iran.

I joined ABC News to discuss my recent trip to the Middle East and the urgent need to block Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon. I’ll keep working in Congress to protect our allies, promote stability, and prevent further conflict.

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Slain Minnesota Lawmaker Remembered as Pragmatic Problem Solver

Our hearts go out to the Hortman family. May Melissa and her husband Mark's memories be a blessing to us all.

Gov. Walz said it well: "Peaceful discourse is the foundation of our democracy. We don’t settle our differences with violence or at gunpoint."

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I am here in Bahrain with my colleagues Don Bacon, Jimmy Panetta, and Zach Nunn as part of the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social N7 Initiative to highlight the importance of the Abraham Accords. Together, we can chart a course towards future peace, security, and prosperity in the Middle East.

I am following the reports from Israel of a preemptive strike against Iran and expected retaliatory strikes against Israel.

Everyone should wait for more details before drawing any conclusions.

The violent removal and physically abusive arrest of Senator Alex Padilla is unacceptable. My statement: