Congressman Schneider Announces Series Of Virtual Events

Press release from Congressman Brad Schneider:

August 13, 2020

Next week I’m holding virtual events in the District to stay in touch with you and our shared priorities for our community; though I am effectively “on call,” ready to return to Washington on 24 hours’ notice as soon as the Senate, House and President settle on a new Covid-19-relief package.

Our events next week will tackle the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and childcare in the pandemic.
I hope that you’ll be able to join me for some of the below events next week.

Nineteenth Amendment Anniversary Roundtable, August 17th, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Get a reminder to watch on Facebook Live.

Ratified in 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote, yet, 100 years later, the fight for equality is as important. From the gender pay gap to the second shift and the fight for racial equality, there is a strong need for federal action. Hear from a panel of experts and learn about the status of legislative action in the House of Representatives.

• Sharmili Majmudar, Executive Vice President of Policy and Organizational Impact at Women Employed. 
• Mary Lockhart White, President and CEO of Community Action Partnership of Lake County. 
• Jennifer Clark, Professor of Economics and Lake County Board Member for Libertyville

Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs Roundtable, August 18th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Get a reminder to watch on Facebook Live.

With the cost of prescriptions ever increasing, the House of Representatives took action by passing H.R. 3 “Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.” This panel discussion will feature patient stories about the devastating impact of high drug prices, and what Congress is doing to stop this.

Back to School at Home – Resources for Parents, August 20th, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Watch on Facebook Live.

The pandemic has changed so much in our lives and made parents the ultimate multitaskers. On this program, we will help parents out by providing free educational resources to use at home. Presentations will be made by the Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution and Grayslake Public Library. It will include an update on bills the House has passed to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families during the pandemic.

For more upcoming programming, check out the upcoming and Virtual Job Expo and Service Academy Info Night.

As always, I hope you and your family are staying safe and well during this challenging time. Please continue to help fight this virus by following the three W’s: washing your hands, watching your distance, and wearing a mask. Together, we can continue to beat back this virus!

This press release was produced by Congressman Brad Schneider. The views expressed here are the author's own.