Bryan Steil


Bryan George Steil is an American businessman and politician who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

Steil attended Joseph A. Craig High School in Janesville, Wisconsin, where he was born and raised. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Georgetown University, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin School of Law. Steil is Catholic.

Earlier career

In 2003, Steil spent one year working as an aide to U.S. Representative Paul Ryan. Prior to being elected to Congress, Steil spent a decade in the manufacturing industry in Southeast Wisconsin. Prior to running for Congress, Steil was an executive for plastics manufacturer Charter NEX Film. He also spent time working for Regal Beloit, spending a short stint living in China while working for the company, and also spent time at McDermott Will & Emery as an attorney.
In 2016, Steil was nominated by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and was unanimously approved by the Wisconsin State Senate.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2018 general election

Steil won the 2018 Republican primary in the race to succeed retiring incumbent and then speaker of the house of representatives Paul Ryan in Wisconsin's 1st congressional district. He went on to face Democrat nominee Randy Bryce in the general election. During the campaign, Steil picked up endorsements from, among others, Donald Trump and Paul Ryan. On November 6, Steil defeated Bryce, garnering 54.6% of the vote.

Tenure

Committee assignments

Steil has stated his top issues are workforce development, trade, and addressing the student loan debt crisis. Steil is a supporter of the Second Amendment.
Steil has stated that he is in favor of the United States making more trade partnerships with other countries. He has also advocated for more funding to be allocated to the situation surrounding the United States' southern border, and wants price transparency in the medical industry. Steil is pro-life. He favors increasing background checks in regard to gun violence.

Electoral history