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Bryan Steil

Republican, Wisconsin
Current US House of Representatives

Before Congress, Steil worked in the manufacturing industry. He graduated from Georgetown University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bryan Steil was born on 03/30/1981. Based on voting history, policy positions, and public statements, Bryan Steil demonstrates a Center political bias. Compare Bryan Steil with other politicians in our Politician Bias Chart.

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*Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

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The A.I. media portrayal of Bryan Steil shows how positively or negatively the media portrays Bryan. Negative and positive sentiment scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores showing that more media companies see Bryan in a negative light and higher positive scores showing that more media companies see Bryan in a positive light.

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Bryan Steil’s Policy Stances

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  • Criminal Justice
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Gov. Dependency
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • National Security
  • Reduce Budget Deficit
  • War on Drugs
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Government Dependency
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • National Security
  • Reduce Budget Deficit
  • War on Drugs
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  • Criminal Justice

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    Representative Bryan Steil's stance on criminal justice leans conservative, prioritizing law enforcement and public safety. He strongly opposes defunding the police, advocating for increased support for law enforcement officers. While specific details on his positions regarding sentencing reform or other criminal justice issues are limited in the provided source, his emphasis on supporting law enforcement and condemning attacks on police suggests a "tough on crime" approach. His actions following the Kenosha riots, calling for investigations into criminal groups, further reinforce this conservative stance.
    Source: Public Safety | Representative Bryan Steil

  • Economy

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    Representative Bryan Steil's economic policy positions reflect a conservative leaning. He criticizes over-regulation and federal red tape as hindrances to innovation and job growth, advocating for less government intervention in the economy and tax and regulatory relief for small businesses. His statements against President Biden's economic policies and support for the REIN IN Act, aimed at curbing inflationary executive actions, further solidify his conservative economic stance. However, the provided text lacks specifics on his positions on all aspects of economic policy.
    Source: Economy | Representative Bryan Steil

  • Education

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    Representative Bryan Steil's stance on education reflects a conservative approach emphasizing parental choice and local control. He advocates for giving parents more access and transparency in their children's education and believes that education decisions are best made at the local level. While he expresses concern about student mental health and academic outcomes, his focus on parental choice and local control aligns with conservative principles of limited government intervention in education. His actions regarding the FAFSA process suggest a focus on improving efficiency and accessibility rather than expanding federal involvement.
    Source: Education | Representative Bryan Steil

  • Energy

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    Based on his website (Environment and Energy | Representative Bryan Steil, n.d.), Bryan Steil advocates for energy policies that balance environmental protection with job creation in Wisconsin. He supports initiatives like the Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study and the Brandon Road Project to protect natural resources. While he hasn't explicitly stated positions on specific energy sources, his emphasis on preventing environmental damage while avoiding jeopardizing jobs suggests a pragmatic approach, potentially leaning slightly conservative due to his focus on economic impacts. More detailed information on his stance on renewable energy versus fossil fuels would be needed for a more precise assessment.
    Source: Environment and Energy | Representative Bryan Steil

  • Government Dependency

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    Based on his statements regarding the federal budget and spending (Debt and Deficit | Representative Bryan Steil, n.d.), Representative Bryan Steil demonstrates a strong conservative stance against government dependency. He consistently advocates for significant cuts in federal spending, viewing excessive government spending as a threat to fiscal responsibility. His opposition to large spending bills and his support for legislation aimed at reducing the national debt strongly suggest a preference for limited government intervention and reduced reliance on government programs. This aligns with a core tenet of conservative ideology.
    Source: Debt and Deficit | Representative Bryan Steil

  • Healthcare

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    Representative Bryan Steil's healthcare policy positions lean conservative. He opposes government control over individual healthcare decisions, advocating for patient and doctor-centric approaches to reduce costs and improve quality. While he's expressed concern about rising healthcare costs and the need for increased mental health resources, his opposition to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and his stated belief that government price controls raise costs and lower quality suggest a preference for market-based solutions and limited government intervention in healthcare. His support for transparency in prescription drug advertising indicates a willingness to address some aspects of healthcare costs without broad government regulation.
    Source: Bryan Steil Will Raise Health Care Costs for 30,000 People in WI-01 If He Has His Way - DCCC

  • Immigration

    Very Right

    Representative Bryan Steil holds a Very Right stance on immigration, advocating for a complete halt to illegal immigration. He supports stronger border security measures, including the reinstatement of the "Stay in Mexico" policy and the completion of the border wall. While acknowledging the contributions of legal immigrant labor, he distinguishes it from illegal immigration, suggesting that addressing illegal immigration would not negatively impact legal labor markets. His support for legislation like H.R. 2, a comprehensive border security bill, further underscores his hardline approach to immigration.
    Source: US Rep. Bryan Steil Wants to “re-Empower Congress” on Spending, Immigration - WPR

  • National Security

    Very Right

    Based on his website (National Security | Representative Bryan Steil, n.d.), Representative Bryan Steil's stance on national security reflects a hawkish, conservative approach. He emphasizes the need for a strong national defense, citing threats from Iran, Russia, and China. His support for legislation to protect national security, both domestically and abroad, and his introduction of a bill to hold Iran accountable for its nuclear ambitions, demonstrates a focus on assertive foreign policy and robust military preparedness. While the website doesn't detail every aspect of his national security views, the available information suggests a strong conservative position.
    Source: National Security | Representative Bryan Steil

  • Reduce Budget Deficit

    Very Right

    Representative Bryan Steil demonstrates a strong conservative stance on reducing the budget deficit. He consistently advocates for significant cuts in federal spending, opposing large spending bills and calling for fiscal responsibility. His support for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, aimed at reducing the debt by $4.8 trillion over ten years, and his criticism of the Biden administration's spending policies clearly indicate a preference for fiscal restraint and limited government spending. He actively seeks to curb government spending as a primary method for deficit reduction.
    Source: Debt and Deficit | Representative Bryan Steil

  • War on Drugs

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    Representative Bryan Steil's voting record on drug-related legislation, as shown on Vote Smart, reveals a consistently conservative approach to drug policy. He has consistently voted in favor of bills aimed at combating the opioid crisis and illicit fentanyl trafficking, including the HALT Fentanyl Act and the DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act. This suggests a focus on law enforcement and border security measures to curb drug supply, rather than on treatment or harm reduction strategies. His votes reflect a tough-on-drugs stance aligned with conservative priorities.
    Source: Steil Hosts Fighting Fentanyl Roundtable in Milwaukee County | Representative Bryan Steil

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