Candidate for U.S. Representative, Wisconsin District 1
Bryan Steil
RepublicanIncumbent
Bryan Steil is a Republican from Janesville who has represented the 1st District since 2019 and chairs the House Committee on House Administration. His campaign centers on lowering costs, border security and protecting Social Security and Medicare, and he points to his bill barring members of Congress from buying stocks.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Wisconsin District 1; Chair, Committee on House Administration
- Hometown
- Janesville
- Campaign website
- bryansteil.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says he is committed to lowering prices, securing the border and protecting seniors.[1]
- Says he is leading efforts to cut wasteful spending and lower costs for Wisconsin workers and families.[1],[2]
- Points to his Stop Insider Trading Act, which the House passed in July 2026, saying it ensures no lawmaker can profit off insider information.[3]
Background
- U.S. Representative, Wisconsin District 1, U.S. House of Representatives · 2019–present[2],[4]
- Chair, Committee on House Administration, U.S. House · 2023–present[2],[4],[5]
- Member (appointed by Gov. Scott Walker), University of Wisconsin Board of Regents · Appointed 2016[2],[4]
- Manufacturing executive and attorney, including at Charter NEX Film and Regal Beloit, Private sector, southeast Wisconsin · About a decade before 2018[2],[4]
- Aide to U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, U.S. House of Representatives · 2003[4],[6]
Education
Where they stand
- Economy & JobsSays federal spending has driven up prices and supports cutting wasteful spending to lower costs for families.[1]
- ImmigrationSupports policies to secure the border, stop the flow of illicit fentanyl and end human trafficking, and says he works with law enforcement on community safety.[1],[2]
- Social Security & MedicareSays he is committed to protecting Social Security and Medicare, keeping them solvent, and lowering prescription drug prices for seniors.[1]
- Elections & DemocracySponsored the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would bar members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from buying publicly traded stocks and require public notice before sales; the House passed it 232–198 in July 2026.[3]
- AbortionDescribes himself as a strong supporter of life and says he supports access to IVF.[1]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) Budget reconciliation law extending 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, changing Medicaid and SNAP rules and funding, and increasing border and defense spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House) | Yes[8] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate amendment) Ended the fall 2025 government shutdown with stopgap funding for most agencies through Jan. 30, 2026 and full-year funding for several appropriations bills; passed 222–209. (U.S. House) | Yes[9] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual defense policy and programs authorization for fiscal year 2026; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[10] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.Con.Res. 86 – Iran war powers resolution Concurrent resolution directing the president, under the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran; agreed to 215–208. (U.S. House) | No[11] | Jun 3, 2026 |
In their words
Sources
- Issues, Bryan Steil campaign
- About, Bryan Steil campaign
- House Passes Steil's Congressional Stock Trading Ban, Office of Rep. Bryan Steil, July 22, 2026
- Bryan Steil, Wikipedia
- Bryan Steil, Ballotpedia
- Democrat Mitchell Berman will face GOP Rep. Bryan Steil in 1st Congressional District, Wisconsin Public Radio, August 11, 2026
- Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District election, 2026, Ballotpedia
- Roll Call 190 - H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 285 - H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 320 - S. 1071, On Passage, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 199 - H.Con.Res. 86, On Agreeing to the Resolution, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, June 3, 2026
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Wisconsin District 1
- Mitchell Berman (Democratic)