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House passes bill for unique zip codes in certain communities

Today, the House of Representatives approved legislation co-led by Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), known as H.R. 8753.

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Dec 11, 2024

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Congressman Steil announces winners of 2024 Congressional App Challenge

Franklin, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Wisconsin's First Congressional District at Franklin High School.

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Nov 27, 2024

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Steil urges Biden-Harris administration to prioritize peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Nov 7, 2024

Congressman Bryan Steil, along with Senators Roger Wicker and John Cornyn, has called on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to focus on peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

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Steil calls for urgent WEC meeting over ID guidance issues

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Oct 29, 2024

Janesville, WI - Congressman Bryan Steil, representing Wisconsin's 1st District and Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, has called for an urgent meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC).

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Steil seeks clarity on voting rights for temporary residents in Wisconsin

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Oct 25, 2024

Janesville, WI (October 25, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil, representing Wisconsin's 1st District and serving as the Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, has formally requested clarification from the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

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Wisconsin lawmakers urge Biden-Harris Administration to tackle national IV fluid shortage

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Oct 18, 2024

Janesville, WI (October 18, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil has taken a lead role in addressing the IV fluid shortage affecting hospitals across the United States. Steil, representing Wisconsin's first district, along with other members of the Wisconsin delegation, has reached out to the Biden-Harris administration for immediate intervention.

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Steil comments on Air National Guard decision regarding KC-46 tanker

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Sep 27, 2024

Congressman Bryan Steil expressed his disappointment over the Air National Guard's decision not to station a KC-46 tanker at Milwaukee's 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW). In a statement released today, Steil commented on the news.

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House passes bill prioritizing retirement savings over politics

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Sep 19, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Congressman Bryan Steil’s (WI-01) Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act (H.R. 4767). This measure is part of a broader investor reform package (H.R. 4790) and aims to improve the shareholder proposal and proxy voting advice process, emphasizing retirement savings over political considerations.

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Steil urges expedited report on financing behind Iran-backed Hamas

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Sep 12, 2024

WASHINGTON (September 12, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on the U.S. Treasury Department to expedite a report on the major sources of financing to Hamas and set forth a plan to disrupt those financial flows.

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Steil introduces bill targeting anonymous online campaign donations

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Sep 9, 2024

WASHINGTON (September 9, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations (SHIELD) Act. The SHIELD Act would prohibit political committees from accepting contributions from debit or credit cards without the disclosure of the card verification value (CVV) and billing address associated with the card.

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Steil presents health care hero awards in Racine

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Sep 4, 2024

Racine, WI (September 4, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) yesterday presented Rachel Cortez, Ascension’s Wisconsin Sexual Assault Treatment Center Coordinator, and Dr. David Galbis-Reig, Medical Director of Addiction Services, with Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2024 Health Care Hero Awards.

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Wisconsin delegation introduces resolution to honor Sikh Gurdwara tragedy anniversary

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Aug 5, 2024

Milwaukee, WI (August 5, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced a bipartisan resolution today, joined by members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, to honor the twelfth anniversary of the attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara and remember the victims.

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Wisconsin delegation urges selection of Milwaukee's 128th ARW for KC-46 tanker

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Aug 5, 2024

Milwaukee, WI (August 5, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in urging Air National Guard Director Michael Loh to consider the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) as the next home for a KC-46 refueling tanker.

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Steil and Fitzgerald seek support for Rock River Community Clinic

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Aug 2, 2024

WASHINGTON (August 2, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) have requested that Rock River Community Clinic (RRCC) be considered for a grant opportunity to help sustain, expand, and advance primary health care access in the community.

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Hedberg Public Library introduces new 211 Kiosk for community resources

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 30, 2024

Every day, hundreds of people across Wisconsin turn to 211 for information and support on a variety of complex issues such as utility assistance, housing, food, elder care, crisis intervention, alcohol, and more.

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Janesville Senior Center offers advertising opportunities in monthly newsletter

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 30, 2024

Every month, the Janesville Senior Center publishes a newsletter featuring programs, trips, and special events held at the center and various businesses around town.

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Janesville Fire Department hosts school supply drive on August 2

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 30, 2024

The Janesville Fire Department will hold a “Fill the Fire Truck” school supply drive on Friday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart, located at 3800 Deerfield Drive.

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Mineral Point Avenue resurfacing set for August 1-5

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 26, 2024

Mineral Point Avenue from Austin Road to Waveland Road will undergo street resurfacing between August 1 and August 5. The work is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, with potential extensions into Saturday and Monday if delayed by rain.

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Hedberg Public Library eliminates late fines starting September 1

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 26, 2024

The Hedberg Public Library Board of Trustees has approved a motion to eliminate fines on all materials, effective September 1, 2024. The decision was made during a meeting held on Tuesday, July 16.

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Hedberg Public Library hosts back-to-school clothing drive

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 25, 2024

Cleaning out your closet this summer? Consider donating your gently used or new clothing items for school-aged children through adults to the Hedberg Public Library’s Back-to-School Clothing Drive. Donations may be dropped off at the checkout desk at the library (316 S. Main St.) during regular hours from now until August 22.