Press Releases
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) and Dean Phillips (D-MN-03) made a friendly wager ahead of Sunday's Packers-Vikings game at Lambeau Field. If the Packers win, Phillips will deliver Steil a 25-pound Pearson's salted nut roll and beer from Excelsior Brewing Company and Minnetonka's Unmapped Brewing. If the Vikings beat the Packers, Steil will give Phillips Wisconsin cheddar cheese from Mars Cheese Castle and a case of Janesville Gray's Honey Ale.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—At today's House Financial Services Committee hearing, Bryan Steil outlined the underlying problems of rising higher education costs and the need to redirect federal efforts to make education affordable for students and parents.
Steil's remarks, in part:
"I appreciate you [Chairwoman Waters and Ranking Member McHenry] calling today's hearing to highlight what is a really serious issue. We have a 1.5 trillion-dollar student loan problem. Today's hearing though, I think, digs into the false premise as to where the problem is.
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil released a statement following Jim Sensenbrenner's retirement announcement:
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil released a statement following Sean Duffy's retirement announcement:
"Sean is a great friend, an unwavering champion for Wisconsin families, and most importantly, a devoted husband and father. Sean has been a great ally in Congress. His passion for bettering our nation and taking an ax to the issues that matter most will be sorely missed. I wish Sean, Rachel, and their kids nothing but the best and I will continue praying for their family."
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN—Bryan Steil released a statement following the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's report on the economic forecast for the next ten years.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement on the budget agreement.
"Our budget process is broken and Washington has a spending problem. Congress cannot continue to spend without a plan to pay for it. Our nation is $22 trillion in debt. Rather than promoting fiscal responsibility and providing a plan towards a balanced budget, this bill adds $300 billion to the debt. I continue to work with my colleagues to improve our budget process and bring fiscal responsibility back to Congress."
Bryan Steil will host a Children's Mental Health Forum for parents and families in Southeast Wisconsin on August 1, 2019. Panelists include experts from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Racine Collaborative for Children's Mental Health, and Racine County Human Services office. This is an opportunity for parents and families to learn from experts and to discuss best practices regarding mental health.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil attended the White House's Made in America Product Showcase. Franklin based Carma Laboratories, Inc., maker of Carmex lip balm, represented Wisconsin at the White House.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil's bill, H.R. 3050, the Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act of 2019, passed through the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 417-2. This is Steil's first stand-alone bill to pass the House.
RACINE, WISCONSIN—Following two press conferences, Bryan Steil announced the hiring of Ryan Vishaway, Wisconsin's First Congressional District's Wounded Warrior Fellow. Through the House of Representatives' Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, Vishaway serves as the Director of Veterans and Military Affairs in our office. Vishaway is responsible for veteran outreach, veteran and military casework, and service academy nominations. Vishaway is the first Wounded Warrior Fellow to serve the First District.