Jan 24, 2025Sponsored
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
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DemocratIllinois · U.S. Representative
Brad
Schneider
U.S. Representative for Illinois
In office
9 yrsSince Jan 2017
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
64Born Aug 20, 1961
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Schneider has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Healthcare workforce access should be expandedSchneider sponsored the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (HR.6205, HR.5283), which addresses the capacity of the healthcare workforce, and the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (HR.4942), which reauthorizes a program allowing foreign-trained physicians to remain in the United States after completing their J-1 visa requirements in exchange for service in underserved areas. He also sponsored the Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act (HR.5376) and the Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026 (HR.7585).
- 02U.S. international commitments warrant congressional oversightSchneider sponsored HRES.68, a resolution expressing disapproval of a presidential announcement to withdraw the United States from an international agreement, which attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors. He also sponsored HRES.320, encouraging the Department of State and civil society to further the Abraham Accords, and HRES.380, encouraging the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its work.
- 03Domestic semiconductor production merits federal supportSchneider voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228), a measure that became law. His vote was recorded against the majority position of his party on this bill, reflecting a position in support of domestic semiconductor manufacturing policy.
- 04Fair housing and anti-discrimination protections should be strengthenedSchneider sponsored the Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025 (HR.3696), a reintroduced measure with 42 cosponsors that addresses housing discrimination protections. He also sponsored the Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act (HR.6227), which addresses tax treatment for survivors of human trafficking, and the SECURE Firearm Storage Act (HR.1097), which concerns requirements for secure storage of firearms.
- 05Education and workforce development warrant legislative attentionSchneider sponsored the Teachers Are Leaders Act of 2025 (HR.5056), a reintroduced measure directed at the teaching profession, and the RETAIN Act (HR.3308) and the Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act (HR.1740), both of which have been reintroduced in subsequent Congresses. These measures reflect sustained engagement with workforce and financial transparency issues.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Brad Schneider represents Illinois's 10th congressional district, which encompasses many of Chicago's northern suburbs, including Waukegan, an industrial city on Lake Michigan. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served in this seat since January 2017 and previously held the same seat from 2013 to 2015. He is a businessman by background. In Congress, Schneider has sponsored legislation across several policy areas. On healthcare workforce issues, he sponsored the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (HR.6205) and reintroduced it in a subsequent Congress (HR.5283), as well as the Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act (HR.5376) and the Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026 (HR.7585). He sponsored the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (HR.4942), which addresses visa pathways for foreign-trained physicians. On housing, he sponsored the Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025 (HR.3696). On education, he sponsored the Teachers Are Leaders Act of 2025 (HR.5056). On firearm storage, he sponsored the SECURE Firearm Storage Act (HR.1097). On international affairs, he sponsored a resolution expressing disapproval of a presidential announcement to withdraw from an international agreement (HRES.68) and a resolution encouraging further development of the Abraham Accords (HRES.320). He also sponsored a resolution encouraging the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its work (HRES.380). Additional sponsored measures include the RETAIN Act (HR.3308), the Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act (HR.1740), and the Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act (HR.6227). He voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228), which became law.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Jul 26, 2023Sponsored
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
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Sep 23, 2024Voted yes
(S.2228)
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Nov 2, 2023Sponsored
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
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May 9, 2023Sponsored
Encouraging the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its critical work, in person and online, in educating the public about the dangers of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust.
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Schneider raised $2.7M this cycle, with 56.2% from individuals and 40.1% from PACs. Top PAC contributors include Building and Revitalizing American Democracy Fund ($97,800), American Israel Public Affairs Committee Political Action Committee ($60,100), and New Democrat Coalition Action Fund. Top employer concentrations include Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Apollo Global Management, and Greenberg Traurig. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $2.9M opposing Schneider, led by NRCC ($2.8M) and New Prosperity Foundation ($50,000), with $64,254 in support from Progressive Turnout Project — all independent expenditures separate from contributions to his own campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$2.7M
Cash on hand
$1.8M
Spent
$1.9M
By source
- Individuals$1.5M · 56.2%
- PACs$1.1M · 40.1%
- Other$98K · 3.6%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)5.9%
Top PAC contributors
- BUILDING AND REVITALIZING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY FUNDFEC ↗$98K
- AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$60K
- NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION ACTION FUNDFEC ↗$15K
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATIONFEC ↗$10K
- AVANGRID POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- HEALTHEQUITY, INC PURPLE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (HEALTHEQUITY PURPLE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE)FEC ↗$10K
- THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSFEC ↗$5K
- SENIOR CARE PHARMACY COALITION PACFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP$13K· 5 donors
- APOLLO$11K· 3 donors
- GREENBERG TRAURIG$10K· 4 donors
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$10K· 3 donors
- NEW YORK LIFE$10K· 4 donors
- HENRY CROWN AND COMPANY$7K· 3 donors
- AUTOHAUS ON EDENS$7K· 2 donors
- RANGER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$7K· 2 donors
- PARAGON BIOSCIENCES$7K· 3 donors
- SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP$7K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2016
Supporting Schneider
- PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECTFEC ↗$64K
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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