Biography
Bradley Scott Schneider, born on August 20, 1961, in Denver, Colorado, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Illinois's 10th congressional district. He was first elected in 2012, narrowly defeating Republican incumbent Bob Dold. After losing to Dold in 2014, Schneider reclaimed the seat in 2016 and has been re-elected in subsequent terms. His district encompasses Chicago's northern suburbs, including Waukegan.
Before his political career, Schneider worked as a management consultant and industrial engineer, assisting businesses with strategic growth. He also owned and managed a life insurance agency from 1997 to 2003.
In Congress, Schneider focuses on building a thriving economy, ensuring affordable healthcare, and promoting quality education. He is committed to protecting Medicare and Social Security, reforming immigration, enacting sensible gun safety legislation, and addressing climate change.
Schneider is recognized for his bipartisan approach, co-founding and co-chairing the bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus and serving as a chair of the moderate New Democrat Coalition. He is also an active member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.
He resides in Deerfield, Illinois, with his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Adam and Daniel.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University
- Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University
Political Experience
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U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024 to represent Illinois's 10th congressional district.
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Committee Assignments:
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
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Caucus Memberships:
- Chair of the New Democrat Coalition
- Co-founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus
- Member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Introduced the Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act to close the "Charleston Loophole" in gun sales.
- Co-introduced the SECURE Firearm Storage Act, mandating secure storage of firearms by licensed dealers.
- Authored the bipartisan Securing Our Schools Act, signed into law in 2018, to enhance school safety measures.
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Community Engagement:
- Active with the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, American Jewish Committee, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
- Served on the boards of the Waukegan Public Library Foundation and the Civic Leadership Foundation.
Schneider's tenure is marked by his dedication to bipartisan collaboration and addressing key issues such as economic growth, healthcare, education, and public safety.
