Us Representatives Bryan Steil (WI)
Recent News About Us Representatives Bryan Steil (WI)
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Steil issues statement on passage of SAVE Act
WASHINGTON (July 10, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 8281).
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Steil's defense-focused amendments pass House; boost Wisconsin jobs
Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced today that three of his amendments have passed the House of Representatives as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 8774). The amendments aim to enhance U.S. national defense capabilities while supporting Wisconsin-based companies.
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Steil rededicates Global War on Terror "Wall of the Fallen" Memorial
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, led the rededication of the Global War on Terror "Wall of the Fallen" Memorial inside the U.S. Capitol yesterday.
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Steil urges DOJ support for Whitewater Police Department's grant application
WASHINGTON (June 26, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) has urged U.S. Department of Justice Director Hugh Clements to approve the Whitewater Police Department’s grant application. The grant aims to enhance public safety through community policing by funding additional full-time law enforcement positions to address Whitewater’s growing needs.
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Steil urges federal agencies to investigate nonprofit links to terrorism
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led letters to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Danny Werfel and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Director Andrea Gacki today, requesting information regarding U.S.-registered nonprofits’ potential involvement in terrorist activity.
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Legislation introduced allowing flags at veteran graves year-round
WASHINGTON (June 14, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12), Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) today introduced the American Flags to Honor Our Veterans Act. This legislation aims to recognize veterans and servicemembers by allowing American flags to be placed next to their graves year-round.
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Steil subpoenas Biden Cabinet members over voting access executive order
WASHINGTON (June 13, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, has issued subpoenas to 15 Biden administration cabinet officials for documents related to the Biden administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting. President Biden’s Executive Order 14019 directs federal agencies to promote access to voting through the use of federal agency resources. Evidence indicates that the Executive Order partners federal employees with partisan advocates to register voters ahead of the 2024 elections.
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Steil introduces bill to support Great Lakes community harbors
WASHINGTON (June 5, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced the Revitalizing and Enhancing America’s Community Harbors (REACH) Act. This legislation aims to provide more opportunities for underserved harbors on the Great Lakes to access federal funds for essential water infrastructure projects, including breakwater repairs and dredging.
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House passes bill naming post office after Civil War hero
WASHINGTON (June 3, 2024) — Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the House of Representatives' passage of bipartisan legislation to designate a U.S. Postal Service facility in Muskego as the "Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office." Steil spoke on the House Floor in support of its passage.
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Steil seeks assurance from Wisconsin universities on non-partisan use of federal funds
WASHINGTON (June 3, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to the Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today requesting affirmation that the universities will not inappropriately utilize federal funding for partisan purposes ahead of this election.
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Steil announces town hall on border security impacts in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON (May 28, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will host a Border Security Town Hall in Kenosha to discuss how the failure to secure the southern border is impacting Wisconsin communities. The event is free and open to the public.
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Steil hosts fifth free scam prevention event in Beloit
Beloit, WI (May 20, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today hosted his fifth Free Scam Prevention Event for residents in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District in Beloit.
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Steil to host scam prevention event in Beloit on May 20th
Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will host a free scam prevention event for residents of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District in Beloit on Monday, May 20th.
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Congressmen urge investigation into German company's acquisition of ISS
Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Andy Barr (KY-06) have recently urged the U.S. Treasury Department to scrutinize the acquisition of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc (ISS) by German company, Deutsche Börse. ISS, a leading proxy advisory firm in the U.S. and globally, has consistently utilized its significant influence to encourage American companies to align their greenhouse gas emissions with the 'net zero' objectives of the Paris Agreement.
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Steil criticizes UWM's concessions to anti-Israel protestors
Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) has expressed his disappointment over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's decision to make concessions to protestors. He stated, “UW-Milwaukee should not have caved to the demands of protestors and rewarded bad behavior. Instead of caving, the university should uphold the law, punish those who broke the rules, and maintain its business, investment, and academic relationships with Israel."
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Bipartisan resolution introduced for National Scam Survivor Day
Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) along with Representatives Josh Harder (CA-09), Daniel Meuser (PA-09), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced a bipartisan resolution this week to designate May 9th as National Scam Survivor Day. The representatives emphasized the significant impact of scams on American citizens, with an estimated loss of over $10 billion in 2023.
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Steil, Dean Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Illicit Financing of Human Trafficking
Congressman Bryan Steil and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean have introduced the Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act (H.R. 8185) aimed at combatting the illicit financing of human trafficking. Steil emphasized the importance of international cooperation in fighting human trafficking, stating, “My bill takes an important step to combat this crisis by ensuring our international partners do their part in our global fight against human trafficking.” Dean echoed the sentiment, highlighting the need to address the financial aspect of human trafficking, stating, “We must...
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Steil Legislation to Block Financing for Hamas Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Bryan Steil's legislation, the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632), has been signed into law, aimed at disrupting the financing of terrorism by Hamas. The law requires cooperation with U.S. allies in the Group of Seven (G7) to prevent Hamas from funding armed hostilities against Israel.In response to the signing of the legislation, Congressman Steil emphasized the importance of enforcing sanctions during times of conflict, stating, "During a time of war, terrorism, and instability in the Middle East, it is...
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Steil Legislation to Block Financing for Hamas Passes the House
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) celebrated the passing of his legislation, the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632), in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to disrupt Hamas's ability to finance terrorism and violence by collaborating with U.S. allies in the Group of Seven (G7).As Steil expressed, "During a time of war, terrorism, and instability in the Middle East, it is important to ensure sanctions are not only on the books, but enforced to their fullest extent." He emphasized the significance of...
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Steil Statement on President Biden's Visit to Madison
Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) expressed his views on President Biden's upcoming visit to Madison, Wisconsin, with strong criticism towards Biden's proposed student loan debt repayment plan.In a statement released today, Steil remarked, "Today, President Biden is back in Wisconsin pitching another expensive, inflationary election year giveaway. His student loan debt repayment plan is an unconstitutional abuse of power and is unfair to anyone who did not go to college or paid off their own loans.”The Congressman, who is a former regent...