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Rep. Bryan Steil introduced his first bill on Tuesday.
The bill focuses on combating human trafficking and holding countries accountable for their involvement.
Steil made the announcement during a press conference in Racine.
“Human trafficking on a global scale is a $150 billion operation we need to put a dent in that, we need to end that,” he said.
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, is introducing his first bill after hearing concerns from sheriffs in his district that human trafficking is one of their top concerns.
Steil rolled out his “Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act,” in Janesville along with law enforcement officials Tuesday.
From the ceremonial flyover, to the POW/MIA table, the Battle Field Cross and the rifle salute to the lone trumpet playing “Taps,” the Memorial Day rituals are familiar for veterans and military families.
Remembering the sacrifices made by veterans — and assuring that future generations do the same — was a theme that rang through Sunday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Ceremony.
Before a standing-room-only crowd, local dignitaries paid their respects to the fallen and urged everyone in attendance to never forget those who died for their country.
Republican Representative Bryan Steil hosted three listening sessions across his district on Friday.
In Milton, he shared with his constituents the issues he’s tackling in Washington, D.C.
Some of those include providing mental health services for veterans and protecting social security for seniors.
In order to effectively represent the voice of the people, freshman Congressman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., often uses simple advice from this mother.
“She would always say, ‘You have two ears and one mouth,’” Steil said. “Use them in that proportion.”
Kenosha will receive $8 million from the Department of Transportation to extend the runway at Kenosha Regional Airport.
First District U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., confirmed that the grant money will come to Kenosha through the DOT’s Airport Improvement Program.
Kylee Kappers, a senior at Indian Trail High School and Academy, was the winner of the 1st District Artistic Discovery Contest.
Kappers will have her drawing, “Brave,” displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
“Congratulations to Kylee on this great accomplishment,” 1st District U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil said in a news release. “Kylee’s respect for our nation’s veterans is admirable.
This weekend, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Janesville) announced the winner of his first annual First District Artistic Discovery Contest. Kylee Kappers of Kenosha will have her drawing, "Brave", displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
"Congratulations to Kylee on this great accomplishment. Kylee's respect for our nation's veterans is admirable," Steil said in a statement to Patch.
Raymond dairy farmer John Scott grew up hearing the phrase that farmers “feed the world.”
“That’s not necessarily true,” Scott said. “We feed the world that pays us and that’s why these trade agreements are important.”