The International Labor Organization estimates more than $150 billion in illegal profits is made from forced labor each year.
Bryan Steil
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Bryan George Steil is an American politician and member of the Republican Party, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1982. Steil has focused on various issues during his time in office, including economic development, job creation, and support for small businesses. He has also been an advocate for digital assets and technology innovation, emphasizing the importance of the U.S. leading in this area.
This nonpartisan bill holds countries accountable for their involvement in human trafficking.
I introduced my first bill, the Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act.
I thank my colleague from Michigan. Our districts touch in the middle of Lake Michigan, so I have never been to that part of my district, and maybe the gentleman has not either, but I appreciate him yielding. I rise today to urge support…
This week we recommit ourselves to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We have made progress to prevent infections and enhance treatment, but more work must be done. Supporting the Global Fund and fully funding its programs is an important piece…
In 2018 an estimated 47 billion spam robocalls were placed in the United States. Americans lost $1.5 billion to fraud last year. Weekly, sometimes daily, our phones are flooded with spam calls. Not only are these calls annoying, but these…
Families across southeast Wisconsin are concerned about the rising costs of healthcare, especially prescription drug costs. No parent should have to worry that they cannot afford insulin or an EpiPen for their child. We must work together…
Today, the House is voting on the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act. This is a nonpartisan bill to help families when disaster strikes. In Wisconsin, we have seen our fair share of storms, tornadoes, and flooding. When a storm hits…
November 30 marks 1 year since President Trump agreed with Mexico and Canada to create the United States-Mexico- Canada trade agreement, or USMCA. USMCA is an improved trade agreement with Wisconsin's largest trading partners, Canada and…
There are 8 days until our military funding runs out. Instead of funding the military, the House is kicking the can down the road. Instead of bringing stability to our servicemembers, House Democratic leadership is focused on a partisan…
I look forward to welcoming Vice President Mike Pence to Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, on Wednesday. Agriculture and manufacturing are vital to Wisconsin and our Nation. However, unfair trade practices are hindering our manufacturers'…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 229, nays 186, not voting 16, as follows: [Roll No. 564]…
a legal monopoly, driving the costs up well outside of what market rates would have been if the government didn't get involved
the elected officials in New York City created a really expensive barrier to enter the market, generating enormous profits for City Hall on the backs of average American workers
If the medallions were sold to drivers who met reasonable certifications standards, we wouldn't have seen this cost drive all the way up.
A reverse mortgage can be really helpful to allow seniors to live comfortably in their homes, in the communities where they have built their lives.
There is an opportunity to really expand the amount of time and intensity in these counseling sessions for seniors to make sure that they are making the best decision in their own best financial interest and a reasonably complicated…
There are a lot of people being hurt because lawmakers are making half-baked solutions to real problems...
What we did to address the student debt issue was we actually froze the cost of tuition.
We have a $1.5 trillion student loan problem. Today's hearing, though, I think, digs into a false premise.
I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I came to Washington to fight for workers. I also came to Congress to make tough choices, not easy ones. That is why we are here today: to stand up for workers throughout Wisconsin and across…
And that is the commitment we are making, that we will take the time to find--
In your opening remarks, you stated that you strongly support the maximum employment mandate and that, overall, the national labor market is healthy.





