Tiffany, Thomas P.

Thomas P. Tiffany is a Republican representative from Wisconsin's 7th congressional district who has served in the House since winning a special election in May 2020. As chair of the Federal Lands Subcommittee within the House Committee on Natural Resources, Tiffany oversees federal land management, conservation policy, and public lands legislation. This subcommittee position gives him significant influence over bills affecting national parks, forests, and other federal properties. Before his election to Congress, Tiffany served in the Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly, representing the northeast region of Wisconsin. In the state Senate, he chaired the Committee on Sporting, Heritage, Mining and Forestry, where he advocated for business and property owner interests and supported mining and logging operations. Tiffany brings a background in agricultural economics and business management, having worked in the petroleum and farm cooperative sectors before entering politics. As chair of the Federal Lands Subcommittee, Tiffany has focused on legislation affecting his district and state, including introducing a bill to elevate the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to national park status. He is also a member of the House Judiciary Committee, where he serves on subcommittees addressing crime, federal surveillance, and immigration enforcement. Tiffany is a member of the conservative Freedom Caucus and has consistently supported Republican priorities, including backing efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. He has also supported some bipartisan infrastructure initiatives, including efforts to secure federal funding for bridge replacement projects in his district.