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Steil to Hold Listening Sessions

On Thursday, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced that he will be holding six listening sessions in Southeast Wisconsin next week.   The listening sessions are free and open to the people of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Residents are encouraged to attend to discuss issues pending in Congress or to request assistance dealing with federal agencies. Individuals needing additional assistance […]

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Steil Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge

WISCONSIN- Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced an innovative challenge for middle school and high school students to grow interest in coding and computer technology. The national Congressional App Challenge is now accepting registrants from Wisconsin’s First Congressional District for the 2021 competition. “I am excited to help bring the Congressional App Challenge to students in […]

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Steil Seeks Applicants for Gold Star Family Fellow

JANESVILLE—On Thursday, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he is seeking applicants for a Gold Star Family fellow through the House of Representatives’ Gold Star Family Fellowship Program. “I am committed to ensuring our veterans, military members, and their families have access to care, service, and benefits they’ve earned in service to our country. The Gold […]

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Steil Nominates 17 High School Students to Attend Service Academies

Congressman Bryan Steil announced on Wednesday the nomination of 17 high school students from Southeast Wisconsin for appointments to attend U.S. service academies. “One great responsibility I have as a Member of Congress is to recognize the character, leadership, and academic achievements of high school students in the First District. I am proud to nominate […]

Posted inKenosha Lens, Uptown Observer

HUD awards $4.4M to address lead-based paint in Kenosha homes

Local and federal officials, including Rep. Bryan Steil, hold a $4.4 million check being presented to Kenosha to address lead-based paint in local homes. Photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. KENOSHA ⏤ The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Kenosha $4.4 million to help eradicate lead-based paint in local homes. HUD announced […]

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Steil Seeks Nominations for 2020 Veteran of the Year

Bryan Steil announces applications are now open for the 2020 Veteran of the Year Award. This award honors local veterans for their service to our country and contributions in our community. Applications are due October 9. Applications can be submitted through Steil’s website here. “Whether it is helping one veteran dealing with a federal agency […]

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Steil to Hold Virtual Children’s Mental Health Forum

Bryan Steil will hold a virtual Children’s Mental Health Forum on Thursday, August 6 at 10 a.m. CT. Steil and local, state, and federal panelists will bring attention to issues surrounding children’s mental health, ending the stigma, learning best practices, and understanding COVID-19’s impact on children. Last year, Steil held a Children’s Mental Health Forum […]

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Steil Announces Racine County Native as 2020 Artistic Discovery Winner

Bryan Steil announced the winner of his second annual First District Artistic Discovery Contest. Geneva Hebron of Franksville will have her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol. “Congratulations to Geneva on her accomplishment. Despite the unique circumstances, Geneva rose to the challenge and continued her passion for art at home. I am excited to bring […]

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Steil, Phillips Place Congressional Wager on Sunday’s Packers-Vikings Game

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 […]