| Brad Schneider is currently in his 6th term representing the 10th District of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2012, and then, after a narrow loss in 2014, showed the world that defeat is not fatal by winning again in 2016. He earned reelection in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024.
Brad presently serves on the House Ways and Means and the House Foreign Affairs Committees, and has previously served on the House Judiciary and Small Business Committees. On Ways and Means he has earned distinction for his leadership on a diverse range of issues including international tax, health care innovation and training, sustainable aviation fuel and the repeal of the unfair SALT deduction cap. On Foreign Affairs, Brad is working to ensure democracy is thriving at home and abroad. With competitive threats from Russia, China and Iran, Brad is working with allies to promote the United States' standing on the world stage. He is a recognized leader on the Middle East, and in particular the U.S.-Israel relationship. Brad is co-founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus.
In Congress and at home, Brad is focused on building an economy that works for all Americans, breaking through partisan gridlock to find solutions, and promoting core American values of opportunity, equality, and security. Brad is fighting to protect the Affordable Care Act, Social Security and Medicare, a woman's right to choose, a healthy, sustainable environment, and full equality for the LGBT+ community. He's a passionate advocate for students, seniors, veterans, family-owned businesses, and people seeking to find their political voice.
A strong, independent voice for the Tenth District, Brad has been ranked among the most bipartisan members of Congress. He is a Chair of the moderate New Democrat Coalition and an active member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. He is also a vice-chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, co-chair of the Bulgaria Caucus and involved with several other important groups such as the Sustainable Energy and Environment Caucus (SEEC), the Pro-Choice Caucus and the House Task Force Combating Antisemitism.
Before serving in Congress, Brad had deep roots and a long record of dedicated service in and for the community. His business career spanned nearly three decades, principally working as a business advisor helping company leaders plan for and realize strategic growth. He also owned and managed a life insurance agency.
Brad and his wife, Julie, have lived in the 10th District for more than 30 years, where they have created a home, built their careers and, most importantly, raised their two, now-adult sons Adam and Daniel. They now live in Highland Park with their rescue dog, JoJo. |