Current Role:
U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 1st congressional district (2019–present); Chair, U.S. House Committee on House Administration (2023–present)

Previous roles:
Member, University of Wisconsin Board of Regents (2016–2019)
Aide to U.S. Representative Paul Ryan (2003)

Education:
B.S. in Business Administration, Georgetown University
J.D., University of Wisconsin School of Law

Background:
Born March 3, 1981, in Janesville, Wisconsin
Raised in Janesville; attended Joseph A. Craig High School
Catholic; member of St. John Vianney Parish

Career:
Executive in Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry (Charter NEX Film, Regal Beloit)
Attorney at McDermott Will & Emery
Private sector roles included a stint in China

Political positions:
Republican
Focus on workforce development, trade, and student loan debt
Opposes gun control measures; supports instant background checks
Supports trade partnerships, border security, and medical price transparency
Opposes abortion and supported overturning Roe v. Wade
Supports Social Security and Medicare

Legislative achievements:
Author, Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act of 2019 (passed House 417–2)
Founder, Investing in Innovation Initiative caucus
Passed Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act (2024)
Helped oust Capitol official Brett Blanton as House Administration chair

Controversies:
Voted against federal COVID-19 paid sick leave (2020)
Voted to certify 2020 election results but against forming January 6 commission
Voted for Respect for Marriage Act (2022)
No major personal scandals reported

Bryan Steil, born in Janesville, Wisconsin, on March 3, 1981, is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Wisconsin’s 1st district since 2019 and chairing the House Administration Committee since 2023. With degrees from Georgetown University and the University of Wisconsin School of Law, Steil previously worked in manufacturing and law. He focuses on economic growth, border security, and protecting Social Security and Medicare. Steil authored significant legislation supporting small business investment and retirement security. He voted to certify the 2020 election and for the Respect for Marriage Act. Steil lives in Janesville and is active in his local parish.