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Congressman Bryan Steil joins CBS 58 Morning News anchor Jessica Tighe from Washington, DC. The two discuss the State of the Union address, the possibility of another government shutdown, and the latest developments on Foxconn, among other hot topics.
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV)— Congressman Bryan Steil held a listening session in Janesville on Monday morning.
"I'm excited to hear directly from those in our community about what's on their minds and how we can improve our government," said Steil.
Sally Fox, Steil's Communications Director, said Steil will hold a listening session in each of the six counties in the First District on Feb. 1 and Monday. The listening sessions are free and open to the people of Wisconsin's First Congressional District.
WISCONSIN — As some federal workers continue on without a paycheck during the month-long federal government shutdown continues, Wisconsin congressman Bryan Steil (R-Janesville) is behind a bill to help members of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Steil is co-sponsoring the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019. This legislation ensures active duty and reserve members of the Coast Guard receive pay on time and in full during the government shutdown.
Representative revives meetings abandoned by Ryan.
Rep. Bryan Steil held his first-ever public listening session in Janesville on Monday morning, showing one major difference from his predecessor as 1st District representative.
Steil's policy ideas did not offer any stark differences from now-retired Rep. Paul Ryan as Steil spoke to an audience of about 40 in the Janesville City Council Chambers.
But Steil's open-to-anyone listening session contrasted with Ryan, who stopped holding such "town halls" during his last three years in Congress.
Newly seated U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, defended the boarder wall, vowed to protect Social Security and Medicare, and pledged his support for free trade when he met with Kenosha County constituents Monday.
Steil, who held six listening sessions throughout the First Congressional District, told those who attended the one in Kenosha County that he was there to hear from them.
"My goal is to be as accessible as I can," Steil said. "I love hearing what people's thoughts are on policies."
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following President Trump's State of the Union address:
"The president set forth an agenda that strengthens families and workers. There are clearly areas he discussed that both parties can work on to solve problems. I'm committed to cutting through the dysfunction in Washington and working with my colleagues to get results."
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil announced his Financial Services Committee subcommittee assignments for the 116th Congress. Steil will serve on the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion.
Congressman Bryan Steil will hold a listening session in each of the six counties in the First District on Friday, February 1, 2019 and Monday, February 4, 2019. The listening sessions are free and open to the people of Wisconsin's First Congressional District. Constituents are encouraged to attend to discuss issues pending in Congress or to request assistance dealing with federal agencies. Individuals needing additional assistance or special accommodations should contact the Office of Congressman Steil at 608-752-4050 in advance.