Steil, Bryan

Rep. Bryan Steil represents Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District and holds two significant committee leadership positions. As chair of the House Administration Committee since 2023, he oversees the internal operations of the House of Representatives, including matters of congressional administration and elections. He also chairs the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence within the House Financial Services Committee, where he leads efforts to develop regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and emerging financial innovations. These roles give him substantial influence over both congressional operations and the legislative agenda for financial technology policy.

Steil brings practical business and legal experience to his committee work. Born and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, he earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School. Before his election to Congress in 2018, he spent a decade working in Wisconsin's manufacturing industry, where he gained firsthand experience with how federal regulations affect economic growth and job creation. He also served on the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, where he helped oversee the state's university system and championed efforts to control tuition costs.

As House Administration Committee chair, Steil has taken an active oversight role. He led hearings that contributed to the removal of the Architect of the Capitol following allegations of wrongdoing. In his role leading the Digital Assets Subcommittee, he has prioritized developing clear regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He has supported major crypto-friendly legislation, including the FIT21 bill, and has focused on market structure and stablecoin regulations as key legislative priorities. His stated goal is to prevent fraud while ensuring the United States remains competitive in digital asset innovation.

Steil has established himself as a problem-solver focused on economic opportunity and financial innovation. On the broader Financial Services Committee, he has authored legislation to help small businesses access capital and create jobs, including the Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act of 2019, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. He has also worked on housing affordability issues and consumer protection in emerging financial services. His legislative record emphasizes practical solutions to economic challenges facing his Wisconsin constituents and the broader American economy.