Bradley Schneider — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Illinois, 2026

Bradley Schneider voted against House Amendment 136 in 2013, which aimed to prohibit enforcement of administrative amnesty. He supports comprehensive immigration reform, including the DREAM Act and creating legitimate pathways to citizenship for undocumented students brought to the U.S. as children. He also voted for the Dream and Promise Act to establish permanent status and a path to citizenship for DACA recipients, believing it strengthens the economy and communities.

“I applauded former President Obama's efforts to prevent children, and their parents, from being punished for the failures of politicians. I believe the DREAM Act is an essential part of comprehensive immigration solutions. Each year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school. We need legitimate pathways to citizenship for these immigrants who were brought here as small children to pursue their dreams and contribute through college or military service.”

Bradley Schneider consistently opposes efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), emphasizing its role in protecting those with pre-existing conditions, preventing gender-based premium discrimination, and allowing young adults to stay on parental insurance plans. He advocates for strengthening the ACA and extending its premium tax credits. As chair of the New Democrat Coalition, he does not support a single-payer health-care system. He voted Nay on H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," and Nay on H.R. 185 to terminate COVID-19 vaccination requirements for foreign travelers.

“Republicans in Congress have repeatedly wasted taxpayer time and money, and even shut down the government, in their endless efforts to completely repeal the health care law. We simply cannot afford this kind of dysfunction and gridlock. That’s why I consistently voted against repeal and continue to focus my efforts on working with my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, to find ways to fix and improve the law. I have no doubt that if we come together and focus on improving our system in smart, sensible ways, we can make our health care system once again the best in the world." - Rep. Brad Schneider, schneiderforcongress.com/issues/health-care”

Representative Brad Schneider maintains a strong pro-environment voting record, with a 97% score in 2025 and 96% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. He advocates for investing in a carbon-negative, storm-resilient future, powered by union labor, clean energy, and smart public infrastructure, stating that climate action generates jobs. As co-chair of the New Democrat Coalition, he supports streamlining federal permitting for energy projects to reduce utility costs.

Bradley Schneider believes individuals should make personal health decisions with their doctors. He is committed to restoring reproductive freedom and will vote for legislation to protect abortion care and access to all reproductive health services, including birth control and IVF. He supports reinstating the protections afforded by Roe v. Wade and opposes restrictions on reproductive health. He is endorsed by Population Connection Action and has an 81% score on a League of Conservation Voters vote record for 'Restoring the Right to Abortion Access'.

“I believe that people should be free to make their own personal health decisions within the privacy of their conversations with their doctors and their families—full stop. I am committed to restoring reproductive freedom for all Americans – the Dobbs decision two years ago turned back the clock on decades of policy that protected women and their freedom to choose the care that is best for them. (Brad Schneider, WTTW News, 2024 General Voters Guide)”

Representative Bradley Schneider opposes funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), having voted against multiple DHS funding bills in 2026. He cited DHS's "reign of terror across our country" and instances of American citizens being killed by DHS agents as reasons for his opposition. Additionally, he supports specific foreign policy initiatives, as evidenced by his bill to anchor the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy advancing.

““Last month, I voted for five funding bills to ensure our government is working for our people and against giving DHS another penny. Today, I again voted against giving another penny to DHS as it continues its reign of terror across our country.” - Rep. Brad Schneider, Statement on DHS Funding Vote, February 3, 2026”

Representative Bradley Schneider voted in favor of H.R. 2262, known as the Flexibility for Workers Education Act, in January 2026. He also introduced H.R. 7585, the Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026. These legislative actions indicate his engagement with education-related policy.

Representative Bradley Schneider supports gun control measures, including extending universal background checks to prevent sales to criminals and the mentally ill. He also advocates for limiting high-capacity magazines and restoring the assault weapons ban, asserting that military-style weapons are not for civilian use and these actions protect communities and law enforcement. He introduced the "Ghost Guns Are Guns" bill to close loopholes on gun assembly kits and cosponsored the Gun Trafficking Prevention Act.