Bradley Schneider

Bradley Schneider is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Illinois's 10th Congressional District. He was first elected to Congress in 2012, serving from 2013 to 2015, and returned to office in 2017 after being re-elected in 2016. Schneider earned his Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering and his MBA from Northwestern University. Before his time in public service, he worked as a business consultant and management executive for over 20 years, specializing in helping family-owned businesses with strategic growth and succession planning. In Congress, Schneider serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He is recognized for his leadership within the Democratic Party as the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition and is active in the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. His legislative focus often includes economic policy, national security, and healthcare. Schneider has frequently been cited as one of the most bipartisan members of the House, emphasizing the importance of cross-party collaboration to address national issues. He has maintained a focus on supporting the district's manufacturing base and improving education accessibility.

Schneider's policy positions focus on expanding economic opportunity and healthcare access. He is a proponent of the Affordable Care Act and supports initiatives to lower prescription drug costs and move toward universal health coverage. Economically, he advocates for middle-class tax relief and federal support for small businesses and infrastructure projects. On environmental issues, he recognizes climate change as a significant threat and supports transitioning to clean energy sources. Schneider is also a vocal supporter of comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. In foreign policy, he is a prominent supporter of the U.S.-Israel relationship and promotes strengthening international alliances like NATO. Additionally, he advocates for gun safety legislation, including universal background checks.