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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit new fees on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Balance Transfer (EBT) retail transactions. The Ensuring Fee-Free Benefits Transactions Act (EBT Act), co-led by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), protects small and independent retailers from being penalized for serving SNAP customers, encourages broader participation in the SNAP program, and keeps SNAP accessible in underserved and rural areas.
WASHINGTON – This week, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure voted to advance Rep. Tony Wied’s bill, the FROST Act, with bipartisan support.
Rep. Wied introduced the Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation (FROST) Act on May 15, 2025, to allow Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Funds to be utilized in the acquisition of storage facilities for aircraft de-icing equipment.
WASHINGTON — In the wake of violent chaos that erupted over the weekend in California, Rep. Tony Wied (R-Wis.) introduced a bill Wednesday to restrict federal funding from localities deemed “anarchist jurisdictions” by the Department of Justice.
Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement on this morning's vote:
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate budget blueprint.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) yesterday introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the last Saturday of March as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."
The resolution provides long-overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans for their selfless service to the nation. The last Saturday of March, which this year falls on March 29, marks the day when the final U.S. combat troops completed their service and departed Vietnam.
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08), along with Reps. Glenn Grothman (WI-06) and Tom Tiffany (WI-07), introduced his first piece of legislation Friday, called the Sturgeon Protected and Exempt from Absurd Regulations (SPEAR) Act, which would proactively exempt the state of Wisconsin from any listing of lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act.
Washington, DC — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement on the passage of the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act.
"I am proud to have been a co-sponsor of the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, and I applaud Congresswoman Mace for spearheading this effort. We have witnessed far too many instances of illegal aliens committing heinous sexual offenses, a direct consequence of President Biden's open border policies. It is time to put an end to this, protect American women, and secure our border."
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement on the passage of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025.
"I was proud to co-sponsor the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and glad to see its passage by the House of Representatives today" said Wied. "It is common sense that biological men have no place in women's sports, locker rooms, or bathrooms and I look forward to seeing this bill be signed into law so we can settle this issue once and for all."
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement on the re-election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
"I congratulate Mike Johnson on his re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Like President Trump, I am proud to support his continued leadership in the House. Now is the time to fulfill our promises to the American people and implement the America First agenda they overwhelmingly voted for in November."