Public Safety
A priority of mine is to ensure that our communities in Southeast Wisconsin are a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. I have met with local officials, law enforcement officers, and folks across Southeast Wisconsin to discuss how we can keep our communities safe. Defunding the police is a dangerous idea that will make our communities less safe. We must support our men and women of law enforcement. By fixing what's wrong and supporting what's working, we can strengthen Southeast Wisconsin.
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today responded to Whitewater Police Chief Daniel Meyer’s letter to President Biden requesting help with an increase of migrants in the city. In Chief Meyer’s letter, he outlined how law enforcement is struggling to meet public safety demands due to the sudden influx of migrants.
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) will join Speaker Johnson and several of his Republican colleagues tomorrow in Eagle Pass, TX.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation that permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, guaranteeing law enforcement has the resources to keep these drugs off the street, and allows for further research of these substances.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 3091, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, and H. Con Res. 40, a resolution expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statementon the verdict reached in the Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack trial.
In Rock County, 47 people died from a fentanyl overdose last year. Fentanyl now makes up 65% of drug overdose deaths in our county.
As fentanyl wreaks havoc on Wisconsin families, I am working with local law enforcement and federal officials to raise awareness of its dangers. Awareness is vitally important when far too many victims are completely unaware they are even taking it.
JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) hosted a roundtable in Janesville, WI focused on fighting fentanyl in Rock County and to discuss ways the federal government can help keep communities in Wisconsin safe.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement announcing two amendments offered to combat illicit fentanyl overdoses will be included in the House FY 2023 Appropriations Minibus.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) spoke at a National Police Week Press Conference to honor law enforcement officials' bravery, sacrifice, and selflessness in the state of Wisconsin and across the United States. Full remarks from the press conference can be found below:
RACINE, Wis. - We all know fentanyl is a huge problem. But what is the solution? A discussion in Racine on Friday, Feb. 11 aimed to target the root of the issue.
According to Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, fentanyl-related deaths were up 20% in 2021. The trend continues in 2022 – there have been five overdose deaths in January alone.
On Friday, Congressman Bryan Steil stressed fentanyl seizures at the border have increase 1000% year over year. He said more need to be done – including an act of Congress.