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Bryan Steil

Bryan George Steil is an American attorney, businessman, and Republican politician from Janesville, Wisconsin. He is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 1st congressional district since 2019. Since 2023, he has served as chair of the House Administration Committee. Prior to his election to Congress, he served on the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.

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Bryan Steil
Official portrait, 2021
Chair of the House Administration Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 17, 2023
Preceded byZoe Lofgren
Ranking Member of the House Fair Growth Committee
In office
June 17, 2021 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2019
Preceded byPaul Ryan
Personal details
BornBryan George Steil
(1981-03-03) March 3, 1981
Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
PartyRepublican
EducationGeorgetown University (BS)
University of Wisconsin, Madison (JD)
WebsiteHouse website
Campaign website

Bryan George Steil (/ˈstaɪl/ STYLE; born March 3, 19811) is an American attorney, businessman, and Republican politician from Janesville, Wisconsin. He is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 1st congressional district since 2019. Since 2023, he has served as chair of the House Administration Committee. Prior to his election to Congress, he served on the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.

Early life and education

Steil attended Joseph A. Craig High School in Janesville, Wisconsin,2 where he was born and raised.3 He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin School of Law.1

Early career

In 2003, Steil spent a year working as an aide to U.S. representative Paul Ryan.4 Before his election to Congress, Steil spent a decade in the manufacturing industry in southeast Wisconsin. He was an executive for plastics manufacturer Charter NEX Film.4 He also spent time working for Regal Beloit, spending a short stint in China while working for the company,5 and also spent time at McDermott Will & Emery as an attorney.3

In 2016, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker nominated Steil to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents,6 and the Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved him.7

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2018

Steil won the 2018 Republican primary in the race to succeed retiring incumbent and then speaker of the House Paul Ryan in Wisconsin's 1st congressional district.89 He went on to face Democratic nominee Randy Bryce in the general election.10 During the campaign, Steil was endorsed by, among others, Ryan and Donald Trump.1112 Steil defeated Bryce with 54.6% of the vote.13

2020

Steil was reelected in 2020 with 59.3% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Roger Polack.14

2022

Steil was reelected in 2022 with 54.1% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Ann Roe and Independent Charles Barman.15

2024

Steil was reelected in 2024 with 54.0% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee Peter Barca and Green Party nominee Chester Todd Jr.16

Tenure

Committee assignments

Caucus memberships

Political positions

Steil has stated his top issues are workforce development, trade, and the student loan debt crisis. He opposes gun control measures and voted against the Bipartisan Background Checks Act in 2019 and 2021, however he has supported funding for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.2627

Steil has stated that he favors making more trade partnerships with other countries.28 He has also advocated for more funding to be allocated to the region near the United States' southern border including support for finishing the Mexico–United States border wall.29 He also has called for more price transparency in the medical industry.30 Steil is an opponent of abortion and supports overturning Roe v. Wade.31 In 2020, he voted against federal aid for economic impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which passed 363 to 41 in the House.32 He later voted for the December 2020 COVID-19 relief bill backed by then-President Trump.33

On January 6, 2021, Steil condemned the 2021 United States Capitol attack,34 but did not call for Trump's removal from office, voting against the subsequent impeachment resolution on January 13.35 He voted against the Republican-sponsored objections to Arizona's and Pennsylvania's electoral votes, thus helping to certify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election.36 In May, he voted against forming the January 6 commission to investigate the attack.37

On July 19, 2022, Steil and 46 other Republican representatives voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which codified the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.38

Since 2023, Steil has chaired the House Administration Committee.39 In this role, he led hearings that contributed to the ouster of Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Brett Blanton, following allegations toward Blanton of wrongdoing.40

Steil is a supporter of the US-Israel alliance, and has voted in favor of military aid to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza War, citing Israel's "right to self defense".4142

On June 3, 2026, amid the ongoing Iran War, Steil voted against the Iran War Powers Resolution, which directs the president to withdraw US forces from Iran and cease hostilities unless approved by Congress; the resolution ultimately passed the in the House 215–208.4344

Personal life

Steil is a Catholic.30 In 2025, Steil became engaged to be married.45

Electoral history

Year Election Date Elected Defeated Total Plurality
2018 Primary46 Aug. 14 Bryan Steil Republican 30,885 51.52% Nick Polce Rep. 8,945 14.93% 59,942 21,940
Paul Nehlen Rep. 6,638 11.07%
Kevin Adam Steen Rep. 6,262 10.45%
Jeremy Ryan Rep. 6,226 10.39%
Brad Boivin Rep. 924 1.54%
General47 Nov. 6 Bryan Steil Republican 177,492 54.56% Randy Bryce Dem. 137,508 42.27% 325,317 39,984
Ken Yorgan Ind. 10,006 3.08%
2020 General48 Nov. 3 Bryan Steil (inc) Republican 238,271 59.31% Roger Polack Dem. 163,170 40.61% 401,754 75,101
2022 General49 Nov. 8 Bryan Steil (inc) Republican 162,610 54.05% Ann Roe Dem. 135,825 45.14% 300,867 26,785
Charles E. Barman Ind. 2,247 0.75%
2024 General50 Nov. 5 Bryan Steil (inc) Republican 212,515 54.01% Peter Barca Dem. 172,402 43.81% 393,493 40,113
Chester Todd Jr. Green 8,191 2.08%
References

References

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