U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider embraces higher House profile; ‘The future of our country depends on our success’

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider embraces higher House profile; ‘The future of our country depends on our success’

Since being elected chair of the 115-member New Democrat Coalition on Nov. 20, putting him in a leadership position in the Democratic Party, U.S. Rep Brad Schneider, D-Highland Park, has watched his role evolve in after the whirlwind executive orders and other actions of President Donald Trump began on Jan. 20. Though the group’s purpose remains the same since it was formed in 1997 — “passing legislation and getting stuff done” — Schneider said …