Brad Schneider
U.S. House · IL-10 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · IL-10
Biography
Overview
Brad Schneider is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois's 10th congressional district, serving since 2017 (and previously 2013-2015). He represents the Chicago northern suburbs, including industrial city Waukegan on Lake Michigan. Before Congress, he worked as a management consultant and industrial engineer in Illinois.
Career
Schneider has championed legislation supporting caregivers, healthcare workers, teachers, and tax relief for vulnerable populations including human trafficking survivors. He co-sponsored bills regulating homemade firearms and raising the minimum wage. In the 117th Congress, he voted with President Biden's position 100% of the time. He has taken pro-choice positions and supports strong Israel policy and Iran sanctions.
Prior political experience
Schneider was first elected in 2012, narrowly defeating Republican incumbent Bob Dold by 3,326 votes (51%-49%). He lost his 2014 reelection bid to Dold but defeated him again in 2016 by 13,916 votes (53%-47%). In 2018, he ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was reelected as the district shifted to "Solid Democrat" status. He represents a district that was historically competitive.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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Start a campaign targeting Brad SchneiderOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | U.S. House IL-10 | 2025–present | In progress | Brad Schneider | — |
| 5th | U.S. House IL-10 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Brad Schneider | Brad Schneider |
| 4th | U.S. House IL-10 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Brad Schneider | Brad Schneider |
| 3rd | U.S. House IL-10 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Brad Schneider | Brad Schneider |
| 2nd | U.S. House IL-10 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Brad Schneider | Brad Schneider |
| 1st | U.S. House IL-10 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | — | Brad Schneider |
Committee assignments
- Oversight and IntelligenceHouse· 2025–present
- TaxHouse· 2025–present
- TradeHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8490
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to credit individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8207
Parental Bereavement Act of 2026
Apr 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7585
Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026
Feb 13, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6956
BARCODE Efficiency Act
Jan 7, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6227
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6016
Keep Healthcare Affordable Act
Nov 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5376
Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act
Sep 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5283
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Sep 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5056
Teachers Are Leaders Act of 2025
Aug 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4726
Educational Toy Tax Relief Act
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8397
To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8319
KIDNEY Remote Monitoring Act
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8309
To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes.
Apr 15, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8228
To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8205
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Apr 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8163
Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8129
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a full risk ACO program.
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8074
Kira Johnson Act
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8055
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Mar 24, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |