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Bradley Scott Schneider

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U.S. Representative · Illinois

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

955

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

955

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Schneider opposes citizenship-based voting restrictions and eligibility requirements while supporting measures that enhance ballot tracking transparency and congressional election monitoring, reflecting a commitment to electoral integrity through expanded access rather than restrictive citizenship verification.

Criminal justice

49 actions

Schneider demonstrates a progressive criminal justice orientation by supporting drug enforcement, human trafficking prevention, and fentanyl penalties while opposing measures that would weaken police accountability, expand juvenile prosecution, or reduce restrictions on harmful law enforcement practices.

Fiscal policy

90 actions

Schneider opposes fiscal policies that would expand executive power over budget management and spending decisions, favoring legislative control of federal appropriations and disbursement authority.

Healthcare

35 actions

Schneider demonstrates strong support for healthcare expansion through targeted funding increases for underserved populations including rural communities, pediatric research, mental health and addiction services, and specialized provider recruitment, while opposing cost transparency and payment reform measures that prioritize market-based solutions.

Education

27 actions

Schneider demonstrates strong support for targeted education investments, particularly in vocational training, veteran education programs, and curriculum initiatives, while opposing broad student debt relief measures that would expand educational affordability access.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Schneider demonstrates strong support for policies that promote small business growth, worker empowerment, and fair trade practices while prioritizing regulatory modernization and supply chain resilience in the economy and labor sector.

Environment and energy

164 actions

Schneider demonstrates strong support for environmental conservation and ecosystem protection while showing willingness to prioritize infrastructure development that could facilitate both renewable and fossil fuel projects, reflecting a pragmatic approach to balancing environmental goals with energy independence concerns.

Immigration

54 actions

Schneider consistently opposes restrictive immigration enforcement measures and deportation expansions while supporting pathways for legal status and family reunification, reflecting a pro-immigration stance centered on humanitarian protections and immigrant rights.

National security and foreign policy

190 actions

Schneider demonstrates a pro-national security orientation focused on direct military and defense capabilities, economic sanctions against adversarial regimes, and strong support for allied defense, while showing skepticism toward multilateral approaches, information-sharing mechanisms, and human rights promotion as security tools.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Schneider demonstrates a strong pro-civil rights and liberties voting pattern characterized by consistent support for protections against discrimination and violence targeting religious and ethnic minorities, particularly Jewish Americans, while also supporting measures that safeguard democratic participation and condemn political violence.

Social policy

24 actions

Schneider demonstrates strong support for expansive social safety net policies, consistently backing measures that increase government benefits for vulnerable populations including veterans, homeless individuals, children in state care, and seniors while strengthening federal protections and funding for at-risk groups.

Technology and data

34 actions

Schneider supports robust federal frameworks that balance technology innovation with consumer protections, favoring regulatory approaches that strengthen data privacy, cybersecurity oversight, and infrastructure development while maintaining government authority over emerging digital markets.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Schneider's voting pattern reflects opposition to restricting government power over speech and limiting executive discretion in declassification matters, suggesting deference to federal agencies on civil liberties and transparency constraints.

Government accountability and transparency

137 actions

Schneider demonstrates mixed commitment to government accountability, supporting transparency mechanisms like public document release and formal congressional oversight procedures while opposing legislative tools designed to increase congressional review of executive agency actions.

Infrastructure and public investment

29 actions

Schneider demonstrates consistent support for robust federal investment across diverse infrastructure sectors, from water systems and transit to broadband expansion and space exploration, reflecting a philosophy that government spending on public works serves both economic development and community resilience.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Jan 14, 2026

Schneider hosted Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and Ahmed al-Ahmed, survivors of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, as part of the bipartisan House Abraham Accords Caucus and thanked them for sharing their stories.

On the record

Jan 9, 2026

Schneider addressed the House for 1 minute to speak about Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and Ahmed al-Ahmed, survivors of a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, highlighting how Ahmed, a Muslim, disarmed an attacker during a Hanukkah celebration and describing their visit as "The Light Will Win."

On the record

Jul 23, 2025

Schneider stated that Republicans have passed only two of twelve fiscal year 2026 funding bills and are leaving for recess early, while Americans face concerns about Medicaid cuts, high food prices, and tariffs, and called on Republicans to return to work to lower costs, grow the economy, build safer communities, and ensure national security.

On the record

Jun 25, 2025

Schneider addressed the House for 5 minutes to object to the cancellation of a classified briefing on a U.S. strike on Iran, stating that the administration failed to provide Congress with timely information about the strike's intelligence justification, legal basis, objectives, and consequences.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

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