Bryan Steil
U.S. House · WI-1 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · WI-1
Biography
Overview
Bryan Steil is a Republican U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, serving since 2019. An attorney and former businessman from Janesville, he previously worked in the manufacturing industry and served on the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. He is currently chair of the House Administration Committee and chair of the Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence subcommittee.
Career
Since entering Congress in 2019, Steil has secured reelection three times with consistent margins (54-59% of the vote). As House Administration Committee chair since 2023, he led hearings that contributed to the removal of the Architect of the Capitol for wrongdoing. His legislative efforts focus on financial sector regulation, veteran and Capitol Police benefits, and election-related measures. He sponsored the Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings From Politics Act and legislation addressing insider trading.
Prior political experience
Steil won the 2018 Republican primary to succeed retiring Speaker Paul Ryan and defeated Democrat Randy Bryce in the general election with 54.6% of the vote. He was reelected in 2020 with 59.3% against Roger Polack, in 2022 with 54.1% against Ann Roe and an independent challenger, and in 2024 with 54.0% against Peter Barca and a Green Party nominee. All victories were against Democratic opponents, with margins ranging from 54-59%.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | U.S. House WI-1 | 2025–present | In progress | Bryan Steil | — |
| 3rd | U.S. House WI-1 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Bryan Steil | Bryan Steil |
| 2nd | U.S. House WI-1 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Bryan Steil | Bryan Steil |
| 1st | U.S. House WI-1 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | — | Bryan Steil |
Committee assignments
- HouseChair· 2025–present
- jointChair· 2025–present
- Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial IntelligenceHouseChairman· 2025–present
- jointVice Chair· 2025–present
- Capital MarketsHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8364
To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
Apr 20, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 8286
Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings From Politics Act
Apr 15, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7300
Make Elections Great Again Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
Jan 12, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 5924
Pay Our Capitol Police Act
Nov 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5891
Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act
Oct 31, 2025REPORTED - H.R. 5074
Protecting Young Minds Online Act
Aug 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4735
Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act of 2025
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4430
Expanding WKSI Eligibility Act
Jul 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3999
American Flags to Honor Our Veterans Act of 2025
Jun 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8398
To make improvements to title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8092
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Mar 26, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 7843
No Free Rides Act of 2026
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7495
To authorize the establishment of memorials to the Wisconsin infantry officers and enlisted men who fought in the Battle of Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run, and for other purposes.
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7137
Shutdown Fairness Act
Jan 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7082
FLEX Act
Jan 15, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7100
Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026
Jan 15, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6955
Main Street Act
Jan 7, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 6685
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an exception for multiemployer plan participants to the requirements for automatic enrollment.
Dec 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Dec 11, 2025INTRODUCED
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |