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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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SCHNEIDER, FITZPATRICK REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNTIES
Position: The release advocates for legislation to expand study abroad opportunities for American college students by providing competitive grants to institutions of higher education to remove financial, institutional, and cultural barriers and increase participation to one million students over the next decade.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to encourage institutions of higher education to expand study abroad opportunities to nontraditional locations for American students. The Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act is named after the late United States Senator Paul Simon, who encouraged Congress to prepare the next generation of Americans with the global knowledge and skills needed for success in an increasingly interconnected world. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) have introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
“International study experiences help American students expand their perspectives, build their skills, and be better prepared to succeed in all their pursuits—whether in business, education, or public service,” saidRep. Schneider. "Senator Paul Simon championed study abroad for American students of all backgrounds and I am proud to help carry on his legacy with Congressman Fitzpatrick and Senators Durbin and Wicker to provide even more opportunities for our nation’s future leaders."
“America’s leadership in the 21st century will be shaped by the leaders we prepare today. Study abroad is an essential part of a well-rounded education—giving our students the opportunity not only to visit and study in nations around the world, but to serve as ambassadors for American values, ideas, and leadership. This bipartisan initiative opens that door wider. By expanding access to international education for one million students over the next decade, we will ensure that young Americans from every walk of life and background are prepared to compete in tomorrow’s economy, lead with purpose, and strengthen our country’s place in the world,” said Fitzpatrick.
“Senator Paul Simon always knew the value of understanding how the world works and how we are all interconnected,” Durbin said. “This legislation builds on Senator Simon’s vision by creating opportunities for American students of all backgrounds to see and experience the world. By giving the next generation of students, the chance to study abroad, they will be better prepared to lead successful lives and expand their worldview.”
“Study abroad is a valuable experience for many American college students who hope to become our country’s future leaders,” Wicker said. “I appreciate this effort to expand access to study abroad for thousands of undergraduates who would not otherwise have the opportunity.”
The bill would build on the State Department’s existing IDEAS program by creating competitive grants for colleges and universities to help remove financial, institutional, and cultural barriers that prevent many students from studying abroad. The legislation also aims to increase the number of American students studying abroad annually to one million within the next decade.
Supporting Organizations: This bill is supported by the following organizations: NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Academic Programs International, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers, American Association of Community Colleges, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, American Association of Teachers of French, American Association of Teachers of Italian, American Association of Teachers of Japanese, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, American Classical League, American Council on Education, American Councils for International Education, California Language Teachers' Association, CETRA Language Solutions, Connecticut Council of Language Teachers, Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Fluency Consulting LLC, Foreign Language Association of North Dakota, Foreign Language Association of Virginia, Fund for Education Abroad, German American Partnership Program, Global Seal of Biliteracy, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, IES Abroad, Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling, Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association, Institute of International Education, Intercultural Student Experiences (DBA Xperitas), International Association for Language Learning Technology, International Educators of Illinois, Joint National Committee for Languages, Kansas World Language Association, Kentucky World Language Association, Language Magazine, Linguistic Society of America, MARACAS / Learning Kaleidoscope, Model Language Association, National Association for College Admission Counseling, National Committee for Latin and Greek, National Council for Languages and International Studies, National Education Association, National Network for Early Language Learning, New Mexico Organization of Language Educators, New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Pacific Northwest Council for Languages, Pennsylvania Council for International Education, Southern Conference on Language Teaching, TESOL International Association, The Alliance for International Exchange, The Coalition for a Multilingual Rhode Island, The Forum on Education Abroad, United Negro College Fund, and West Virginia Foreign Language Teachers Association
Read the full bill text here.
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SCHNEIDER INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR UNPAID CAREGIVERS
Position: The release advocates for the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act, which would grant up to five years of Social Security credits to unpaid caregivers who provide at least 80 hours per month of care to dependent relatives, recognizing caregiving as work and protecting caregivers' retirement security.
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) reintroduced the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act which would provide up to five years of credits credit for caregivers who spend at least 80 hours per month providing care to a dependent relative. By allowing caregivers to earn Social Security Credits while they are out of the workforce, this legislation recognizes the essential value of caregiving and helps protect Americans’ long-term financial security.
“The cost of a care facility or in-home nurse is simply out of reach for many American families caring for a relative in need. Too often, families must risk their own financial security when doing what we all would do – providing essential care for spouses, parents, grandparents, or children,” said Schneider. “The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act would help ensure that people who step away from the workforce to care for loved ones aren’t penalized in retirement.”
According to a joint report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, sixty-three million American adults – representing almost one quarter of all adults in the US – provide care to adults or children with a medical condition or disability. Tens of millions of Americans leave the workforce entirely or reduce their hours significantly to care for loved ones at some point in their career. The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act would give retirement credit to unpaid caregivers providing care to a dependent relative under the age of 12 or to a chronically dependent individual.
“Caregivers shouldn’t lose out on Social Security benefits because they step away from the workforce to care for a loved one. Caregiving is work, and it’s time we start treating it that way. This legislation would make clear that the selfless decision to care for a family member no longer jeopardizes if and when you can retire,” said Murphy.
“Caregiving for an aging parent, relative with a disability, or ailing loved one is a full-time job,” said Gillibrand. “Individuals who leave the workforce to care for their loved ones should receive compensation for that critical work. This commonsense bill would ensure eligible caregivers receive essential Social Security benefits in retirement, helping them to continue to provide for themselves and their families after leaving their jobs. As the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, I am committed to getting this legislation passed.”
“Every day, spouses, partners, and loved ones give up their own jobs, savings, and retirement security to care for someone living with ALS. Even children are often called upon to be caregivers. The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act helps address these issues by allowing caregivers to earn social security credits while they are out of the workforce caring for their loved ones. Said Calaneet Balas, CEO of the ALS Association. “We thank Senator Murphy and Congressman Schneider for standing with the ALS community and protecting caregivers from being financially punished for caring for their loved ones.”
"This legislation is long overdue, and we thank Rep. Schneider and Sen. Murphy for recognizing the value unpaid caregivers bring to our families, communities, and economy,” said Richard Fiesta, executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans. “Caregivers often sacrifice their financial security to care for loved ones. By recognizing caregiving as work and providing Social Security credits, this bill takes a vital step toward fairness and equity and will help ensure more older Americans get the care they need."
"Americans, disproportionately women, who drop out of the paid workforce to care for children or other family members are doing essential work. Yet as a result, they not only forego income now, they also are likely to receive lower Social Security benefits. Social Security Works is delighted to endorse the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act, which addresses this injustice by having Social Security explicitly recognize and compensate the invaluable work of caregiving." - Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works
You can read more about the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act here.
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SCHNEIDER REINTRODUCES BILL EXPANDING FMLA TO COVER LOSS OF A CHILD
Position: The release advocates for amending the Family and Medical Leave Act to add the death of a child as a qualifying life event, entitling eligible parents to 12 weeks of unpaid bereavement leave with job protection.
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), along with Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Don Beyer (VA-08) and Sean Casten (IL-06), introduced the Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act, a bill to ensure that parents who have lost a child are entitled to 12 weeks of bereavement leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Currently, FMLA provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain life events, such as birth or adoption, a serious health condition, or to care for an immediate family member. During this leave, an employer cannot terminate an employee who qualifies for such leave. However, there are no such protections for parents grieving the loss of a child.
The Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act would amend the FMLA to add “death of a son or daughter” to the list of eligible life events for unpaid leave and allow parents the time to grieve without the fear of losing their jobs. The bill is named in memory of Sarah Grace Weippert, Noah and Katie Farley, Erica Kluger, and Blake Barklage, whose parents have worked tirelessly to ensure other grieving parents who have lost a child are afforded the time to heal in the face of unimaginable loss.
“The death of a child is an unthinkable loss. Grieving parents should not have to worry about their job stability during such a terrible time,” said Rep. Schneider (D-IL). “I’m proud to reintroduce this bipartisan, commonsense legislation to update to the Family and Medical Leave Act to ensure parents can take the time off they need to grieve and heal. By guaranteeing unpaid bereavement leave, we can give grieving parents some peace of mind. The families after whom this bill is named have turned their tragic loss into advocacy on behalf of other families experiencing the same loss and I’m inspired by their strength.”
“After the tragic loss of their beloved 17-year-old son, Blake, the Barklage family of Doylestown chose to turn unimaginable grief into advocacy so that other parents facing the loss of a child are met with greater understanding and support. After meeting with them and learning more about Blake’s life and the legacy they are building in his honor, I knew we had a responsibility to help carry that mission forward. No mother or father should be expected to return to work while carrying the heartbreak of losing a child and added fear of losing a paycheck,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA). “The Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger-Barklage Act will help ensure grieving parents have protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act so they have the time and security to mourn. This is not just about policy—it is about affirming a basic standard of compassion, dignity, and humanity for families in our community and across the nation facing the unthinkable.”
“Losing a child is a parent’s worst heartbreak, and they deserve protected time off from work to grieve,” said Rep. Beyer (D-VA). “Expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act to include parental bereavement is a simple but necessary act to help parents who are already dealing with a tragedy.”
“The loss of a child is unbearable,” said Rep. Casten (D-IL). “Any parent enduring such heartbreak deserves the time and space to grieve and heal. I’m honored to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation to ensure parents have support during such a profound loss.”
“On behalf of grieving parents, and in memory of Noah and Katie Farley, Erica Kluger, Sarah Grace Weippert, and Blake Barklage, we thank the sponsors of this bill for their compassion and common-sense approach to American workers who suffer the loss of a child," said Kelly Farley and Barry Kluger, authors of the 2011 Farley-Kluger Initiative. “The introduction coincides with the 25th anniversary of Erica’s passing and the birthday of Blake Barklage who passed five years ago. This legislation will enable those who suffer this tragedy to take the time necessary to deal with this loss and be productive colleagues and employees, not to mention stronger family members."
“We are deeply grateful to see Blake’s memory honored through the addition of ‘Barklage’ to the Sarah Grace-Farley Kluger Bereavement Leave Act. As a family, we have tried to turn unimaginable loss into something that can help others, and this work is deeply personal to us,” said Tom, Alison, and Alexis Barklage. “No parent should be expected to return to work just days after losing a child. Grief is profound, lasting, and life-changing—it cannot be contained within a few days of leave. Expanding FMLA to provide meaningful bereavement leave is an important step in supporting families in their darkest moments. Keeping Blake’s memory alive through this work means everything—and knowing it may help other families brings purpose to our loss.”
Bill text is available here.
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SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE PRESIDENT’S FAILURE TO DEFINE AN ENDGAME IN IRAN
Position: Rep. Schneider criticizes President Trump's military action against Iran for lacking a clear endgame strategy, failing to prevent Iran's nuclear program, and proceeding without congressional authorization. He calls for Congress to hold hearings and debate the path forward while maintaining pressure on Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities through allied cooperation and negotiations.
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-founder and co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, released the following statement in response to President Trump's address to the nation on the war in Iran:
“Five weeks after starting his war against Iran, President Trump finally addressed the American people to explain the timing of the attack and his end goals. Though he repeatedly stated his commitment to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, his speech offered neither certainty nor clarity regarding his strategy. Gone was any word of sympathy or encouragement for the Iranian people to free themselves from the oppressive regime. Most significantly, the President did not define how he will set the region on a path to stability and peace.
“Even though Iran's regime is still intact, its nuclear program is still in place, and its missiles remain a threat to our allies, particularly the UAE and Israel, President Trump is talking about walking away from the chaos of the war he started.
“Last Congress, I passed a resolution with Foreign Affairs Committee Chair McCaul declaring it U.S. policy that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. Tragically, President Trump's war has only strengthened Iran's commitment to building one, while doing little to actually prevent it from doing so. Instead of removing Iran's 60% enriched uranium, the President is leaving it buried beneath damaged facilities, with only an open-ended threat of more missiles as his answer.
“The President took our nation to war without seeking congressional authorization, in violation of our Constitution, and has still not comprehensively informed Congress about the strategy and progress on each of these fronts—nuclear, missile, proxy, the Strait, and the future of the Iranian people. Congress must hold hearings, debate, and vote on the path forward.
“We must not leave Iran able to manufacture and launch missiles at will, capable and more committed to getting nuclear weapons, and with continued control over the Strait of Hormuz. The path to ending this war requires working together with our allies, using both good faith negotiations and the threat of shared military might.
“Lastly, we keep the men and women serving in our military in our hearts. They have executed their assigned missions with remarkable precision and effect. Thirteen brave souls have made the ultimate sacrifice, and hundreds more have been wounded. We pray that our servicemembers continue to be successful and return home safely.”
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DURBIN, DUCKWORTH, SCHNEIDER SLAM TRUMP EPA PROPOSED WEAKENING OF EtO PROTECTIONS
Position: The lawmakers oppose the Trump Administration's EPA proposal to weaken ethylene oxide (EtO) emission protections for commercial sterilization facilities, arguing that strong safeguards are necessary to protect public health and reduce cancer risk in affected communities.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), both members of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, and U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Ethylene Oxide Task Force, today released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s proposal to roll back a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that protected Americans from harmful exposure to ethylene oxide (EtO), a known carcinogen:
“We have known for decades that ethylene oxide poses a serious threat to human health, increasing the risk of leukemia and cancer to those exposed. Despite this, the Trump Administration’s EPA has proposed weakening protections on EtO emissions, unquestionably threatening the health of those working at or living near sterilization facilities.
“Illinoisans—especially those near medical equipment sterilization facilities in Waukegan and Gurnee—deserve robust protections and an EPA that prioritizes their health. We urge the Trump Administration to follow the science and uphold strong safeguards that protect public health, ensure transparency for impacted communities, and guarantee that no family has to live with unnecessary cancer risks simply because of where they reside.”
In 2024, the Biden Administration’s EPA implemented a new rule to tighten emission limits, monitoring, and controls for commercial sterilization facilities that use EtO. The rule, which covered plants like Medline in Waukegan, Illinois and Vantage in Gurnee, Illinois, aimed to reduce EtO emissions by 90 percent by installing effective, achievable air pollution controls and preventing toxic emissions from reaching the communities in which these facilities operate. Today, the Trump Administration’s EPA moved to loosen the limits implemented through the Biden-era rule.
In November 2023, Durbin, Duckworth, and Schneider released a statement regarding a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) evaluating the public health impacts of the EtO, a cancer-causing agent, emitted from the now-closed Sterigenics medical sterilization facility in Willowbrook, Illinois. In the report, ATSDR concluded that, prior to February 15, 2019, long-term breathing of air within one mile of the Sterigenics facility is a concern for increased lifetime risk of cancer associated with EtO exposure, due to the gas’ concentration in the air during the sterilization operations at the facility. The report also found that the air within a mile of the facility no longer poses significant risk to residents as the Sterigenics facility is no longer operational.
Durbin, Duckworth, and Schneider have been strong advocates for addressing the unacceptable level of EtO emissions. In July 2023, the lawmakers led a letter signed by 40 Members of Congress to EPA supporting the Biden Adminsitration’s proposed EtO sterilizer rule. Durbin, Duckworth, and Schneider have also previously introduced legislation that would require EPA to update EtO emissions standards to reflect the stricter criteria outlined in EPA’s 2016 IRIS study. Under the bill, any updates to the emissions standards would have to incorporate the maximum achievable control technology requirements to exhaust vents and apply to both area and major sources, which covers plants like Sterigenics. It would also require EPA to undergo a residual risk assessment following implementation of the new rule, which is a stringent and public-health focused review of the rule’s impacts.
The lawmakers have also met with the CEO of Sotera Health, the parent company of Sterigenics; convened meetings with then-EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on the issue; and sat down with Willowbrook residents.
EtO serves a variety of industrial purposes, including as a sterilizer for 50 percent of sterile medical devices. In 2016, EPA identified EtO as a human carcinogen and included the chemical in the National Air Toxics Assessment. Subsequently, EPA identified communities that faced potentially dangerous levels of EtO emissions from 86 EtO commercial sterilizers in the U.S.
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SCHNEIDER DECRIES TRUMP ADMIN FOR PLANNING FAILURES LEADING TO REPORTED US STRIKE ON IRANIAN GIRLS SCHOOL, CALLS FOR HEGSETH’S REMOVAL
Position: Rep. Schneider opposes the Trump administration's military operations in Iran, citing planning failures that resulted in a reported strike on a school killing over 150 girls and teachers. He calls for Secretary of Defense Hegseth's removal due to intelligence failures, operational incompetence, and mismanagement of military leadership.
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in response to preliminary reports that the U.S. was responsible for a February 28 strike on a girl’s school in Iran:
“Reports that more than 150 girls and their teachers were tragically killed by an errant American strike on a school in Iran are devastating and damning. A preliminary U.S. assessment reportedly found the strike was likely the result of outdated targeting information that still identified the school as part of an Iranian military complex.
“If true, these children’s deaths were the result of a leadership planning failure that should have been caught long before the first missiles were launched. This tragedy was not related to the fog of war, rather it is the result of the reckless rush to war.
“Add this tragedy to the Administration’s failure to predict Iran’s harsh retaliatory strikes against our allies, the failure to prepare evacuation plans for American citizens caught in the region at the start of the war, and the failure to anticipate the impacts of Iran’s shutting of the Strait of Hormuz, and you see a recurring pattern of dangerous incompetence permeating the senior leadership in the White House and Department of War.
“Accountability starts at the top. Secretary Hegseth is responsible for ensuring our military goes to war with sound intelligence and careful planning. These reports indicate that the Pentagon went to war with targeting packages that hadn't been updated in several years, threatening the safety of our troops and compromising the success of their missions.
“This is the same Secretary of War who leaked sensitive strike plans on Signal, reportedly ordered a second strike on survivors clinging to wreckage at sea, and fired or forced out dozens of our most experienced military leaders in an unprecedented political purge.
“The Administration must release the full findings of its investigation and provide a complete accounting to Congress. It remains abundantly clear that Secretary Hegseth is unqualified for his position and should be immediately relieved of his duties and removed from his office.”
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SCHNEIDER DEMANDS DHS REFORMS, VOTES AGAINST ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
Position: Rep. Schneider opposes additional DHS appropriations until ICE and CBP undergo significant reforms, including body camera requirements, ending warrantless arrests, independent investigations of shootings, and accountability measures to prevent abuse and wrongful deportations.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement after the House voted on Department of Homeland Security appropriations:
“I again voted to refuse giving any additional funds to the Department of Homeland Security until we fully address the abuses of ICE and CBP and hold the bad actors to account.
“Kristi Noem may finally be gone – I have been calling for her resignation or firing for months – but I have no doubt that Trump Administration’s chaotic, cruel, and violent immigration enforcement policies will continue unless we stand firm to force desperately needed reforms.
“Under the Trump Administration’s leadership, ICE and CBP agents have been absolutely out-of-control. Americans have been gunned down, our communities have been terrorized, and our Constitution has been ignored. The abuse needs to end.
“I will continue to oppose funding for ICE and CBP until there are meaningful reforms that rein in their behavior. Reforms that take masks off these agents and put body cameras on. That end warrantless arrests and stop the targeting of courts, schools, and churches. That demand an independent investigation into every DHS shooting. And that stop the deportation of U.S. citizens.
“Republicans need to come to the table and finally work with Democrats to deliver the much-needed changes at DHS that Americans are desperate for.”
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Position: Rep. Schneider expresses concern about military action against Iran and asserts that Congress must authorize any military engagement through formal debate and War Powers Resolution procedures. He characterizes Iran as a serious threat to U.S. allies and interests, particularly regarding nuclear weapons development and support for terrorist proxies, but emphasizes the constitutional requirement for congressional approval before military action.
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-founder and co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, released the following statement on Iran:
“This morning, American service members are in harm’s way — including the enlisted sailors who earned their place in uniform at Naval Station Great Lakes in my district, and reserve soldiers from the 337th MI Battalion whom I helped send off earlier this month as they deployed to the region. As they execute their mission, we are all praying for their success and safe return to their families.
“Our Constitution explicitly gives Congress the exclusive power to declare war. The President of the United States is not allowed to take our nation to war without authorization from Congress. Speaker Johnson should immediately call the House back into session. The Administration must provide Congress with comprehensive classified briefings to understand the threat that justified today’s actions, the goals of the operation, and the strategy for achieving these goals. We need public hearings in House committees. We need formal public debate in the House and the Senate.
“Since its founding in 1979, Iran has threatened its neighbors and chanted ‘Death to Israel, Death to America.’ The Iranian regime today is an existential threat to our allies in the Gulf and Israel, as well as a serious threat to U.S. interests in the region and around the world, and national security here at home. Heaven forbid Iran were to ever obtain a nuclear weapon.
“The world must work together to block and then permanently close any pathway for Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. We must address Iran’s development of ballistic missiles and its support for terrorist proxies around the world. The people of Iran are not our enemy, and we should help them free themselves from the oppression of this terrorist regime. The massacre of tens of thousands of Iranian citizens last month fully exposed the evil of the regime: the world will be a better place when it is gone.
“Given this Administration’s failure to engage Congress in classified briefings, public hearings, and formal debate, I will vote to support the War Powers Resolution coming to the floor of the House next week.
“This is a moment of peril and opportunity. Congress must step up to meet the moment, fulfill its constitutional duties, and ensure American action—with our allies in the region and around the world—leads to a more stable and peaceful Middle East, not another generational entanglement ending in failure.”
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Position: Rep. Schneider opposes President Trump's policies on food assistance, tariffs, immigration enforcement, and healthcare costs. He argues the administration has failed to address affordability challenges for groceries, housing, utilities, and medical care, and criticizes tariffs as harmful to consumers and small businesses.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address:
“If you were fortunate to be watching the State of the Union at home tonight, you could have changed the channel after the USA Men’s Hockey Team was honored for bringing home gold. That was the best part of the longest-ever State of the Union Address. Congratulations to them – and to the USA Women’s Hockey Team and to all of our winter Olympians.
“Nearly two hours later, the President presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to two war heroes. It was a moment that rightly united the entire chamber inspired by these two heroes’ sacrifice for our nation.
“Unfortunately, the rest of the President’s address was just more of Mr. Trump’s tired old grievances and lies. It’s obvious he has no serious plan to help hardworking Americans get ahead, no plan to lower the cost of groceries, to make it easier to buy a home or afford healthcare for their families.
“Because of President Trump’s failed agenda, Americans are paying too much at the grocery store. Housing and utility costs are preventing families from reaching the American dream. Healthcare costs are so high, millions of Americans are being priced out of basic care altogether.
“Instead of offering real solutions, the President bragged about kicking millions of people off food stamps, including children and seniors. He defended and doubled down on his illegal tariff taxes that raised costs for consumers and pushed small businesses to the brink of disaster. He brushed aside his administration’s vicious, violent, and cruel immigration policies that have resulted in the killing of American citizens.
“I want to make life better for all Americans, to lower costs, to keep our communities safe and healthy, to preserve democracy, and to protect our national security. I wish that was the case as well for our President. Unfortunately, all the American people continue to get are broken promises, higher costs, and endless chaos.
“Our nation deserves better. While Republicans continue to bury their heads in the sand and bend their knees in supplication to their failed, corrupt President, Democrats are fighting back, using every tool available to stop Trump and Republicans’ extreme policies and make life better for the American people.”
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Position: Rep. Schneider opposes President Trump's use of IEEPA tariffs, characterizing them as illegal, chaotic, and harmful to American businesses and working families through job losses and higher consumer costs.
Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, the named plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that ruled President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs are illegal, will join Rep. Schneider at Tuesday’s State of the Union.
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) today announced Rick Woldenberg as his guest to President Trump’s State of the Union Address. Woldenberg’s company, Learning Resources, is one of the companies that sued the Trump Administration over its illegal use of tariffs. Today, the Supreme Court sided with Learning Resources and the other plaintiffs and struck down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs.
“Rick Woldenberg is just one of thousands of American business owners whose companies, small and large, have been severely affected by President Trump’s illegal, chaotic, and harmful tariffs over the past year,” said Rep. Schneider. “Trump’s capricious tariff taxes have seriously threatened the survival of businesses like Rick’s, and in doing so threatened the livelihood of the millions of Americans employed by small and mid-sized businesses across the country. Compounding the job insecurity created, working families suffered higher costs at the cash register as businesses adapted to the President’s tariff taxes. Rick’s presence at the State of the Union on February 24th will send a clear message to the Trump Administration: when misguided and harmful policies hurt American businesses and drive-up costs for families, patriotic Americans will fight back.”
“I’m proud to attend this year’s State of the Union with Rep. Schneider and stand up for the business owners like me who have been fighting back against the IEEPA tariffs that are raising costs, forcing cuts in investment, and driving prices higher for everyday Americans,” said Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources. “Friday’s decision by the Supreme Court was a vindication of the principles of Rule of Law that make our country an economic marvel and underpins the American way of life. I’m proud to have fought back – and won – on behalf of all Americans and will continue to stand up for the policies that help businesses like ours grow and thrive.”
Rep. Schneider and Mr. Woldenberg are available for interviews regarding President Trump’s SOTU. Interested press should email Cait McNamee at caitlyn.mcnamee@mail.house.gov.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.UNITED ASSOCIATION POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPLabor4 contributionsTrade-union PAC for plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians — backs prevailing-wage protections, apprenticeship funding, and infrastructure investment.AI$20,000
2.INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS (IPAL)3 contributions$15,000
3.NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION ACTION FUNDLeadership3 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC affiliated with the New Democrat Coalition caucus — directs contributions to allied moderate Democrats.AI$15,000
4.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS &Labor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace manufacturing jobs.AI$15,000
5.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEReal Estate3 contributionsTrade association PAC for U.S. real estate agents and brokers — backs candidates supporting property-rights protections, mortgage-lending access, and tax incentives for homeownership.AI$15,000
6.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEIdeological2 contributionsPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$14,000
7.AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPELabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for transit workers — backs candidates supporting public transportation funding, worker protections, and collective bargaining rights.AI$10,000
8.CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners — backs prevailing-wage protections, federal infrastructure funding, project labor agreements, and worker safety standards.AI$10,000
9.ILLINOIS DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CHAIRMEN'S ASSOCIATIONParty2 contributionsState-level Democratic party committee — funds and coordinates support for Democratic candidates and party activities across Illinois counties.AI$10,000
10.UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM)Labor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the United Auto Workers — backs candidates supporting collective bargaining, worker protections, and auto-industry jobs.AI$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.NEW YORK LIFE$16,500
2.SELF$16,194
3.KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP$12,860
4.APOLLO$10,500
5.GREENBERG TRAURIG$10,000
6.APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$9,500
7.HENRY CROWN AND COMPANY$7,000
8.PACHULSKI, STANG, ZIEHL & JONES$7,000
9.EDWARD C LEVY COMPANY$7,000
10.SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
