What Tony Wied said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Thomas Lemke and Deputy Triston Beauchamp of the Door County Sheriff's Office, along with Gary Robert Rasheed Daughtery, for their actions that helped save a driver's life following a serious crash.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy as it celebrates its 80th anniversary. Founded in 1946 by Carl and Garnet Pagel, Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy began with just eight milking cows on their family homestead in Kewaunee County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Dave Schmidt, a dedicated servant of the Clintonville community. Dave sadly passed away on June 8 after a courageous battle with cancer.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Deacon Mike Vander Bloomen on his retirement from the parish staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and for his 25 years of faithful service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the last day of National Dairy Month to ask my colleagues to support my newest bill, the Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created Butter Act, or the REAL Butter Act.”

“The REAL Butter Act would simply require that this fake butter be clearly labeled as ``lab-created butter'' directly on the product. America's dairy farmers put in the work every day to keep our families fed, our rural communities strong, and our agricultural heritage alive.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and legacy of a true pillar of our community in Wisconsin's Eighth District and one of my inspirations for getting involved in public service, Elmer W.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate northeast Wisconsin's very own Kaukauna High School baseball team on winning the WIAA Division 1 State baseball championship. The Galloping Ghosts defeated Madison Memorial 11-5, earning Kaukauna's first State baseball title since 1953.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Fox Valley Lutheran High School Foxes on winning the WIAA Division 2 State softball championship. After ending an undefeated season in a heartbreaking loss at the sectional finals last year, the Foxes came back this season determined and with something to prove.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Deputy Brent Reimer of the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department for receiving the Wisconsin Professional Police Association's 2026 Certificate of Merit. This honor recognizes Deputy Reimer's lifesaving actions on November 29, 2025, when he helped rescue a choking individual during a medical emergency.”

“What makes this story even more extraordinary is that before this incident, it was Deputy Reimer who took the initiative to research the device and recommend it for use in the department.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize local leaders across northeastern Wisconsin who have worked tirelessly to support communities impacted by recent flooding. In April, communities throughout Wisconsin's Eighth District experienced record rainfall with severe weather over several days, causing rivers to overflow their banks, damaging homes, businesses, and infrastructure.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Officer Kelin Charles of the Kewaunee Police Department who recently received an award for his lifesaving actions during a medical emergency in Kewaunee.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of EMT students at the Fox Valley Technical College Training Center in northeastern Wisconsin for their quick thinking and their lifesaving action.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and legacy of Green Bay Packers legend, Bob Harlan, who passed away last month at the age of 89.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this bill to rename the United States Post Office in Waupaca, Wisconsin, in honor of Master Sergeant Melvin O.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two incredible athletes from Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional District who will represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Deedra Irwin of Pulaski and Paul Schommer of Appleton will compete in the biathlon this month in Milan and hope to be the first to bring home a medal for the U.S. in biathlon.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of January as National Blood Donor Month. Each winter, blood centers across the Nation experience reduced donor turnout, while the need for blood remains constant.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary young woman from northeastern Wisconsin who recently saved her mother's life by performing CPR. While at home sick from school, 11-year-old Josie Pethan was confronted with a nightmare scenario that no child should have to experience.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Ernest Stevens, Jr., a proud citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, who sadly passed away recently. For more than two decades, Ernie Stevens served as chairman of the Indian Gaming Association, where he was elected to 13 consecutive terms.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the outstanding USA Men's Deaf Basketball team that recently earned the gold medal while competing at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 100th anniversary of LCL Transit, a Wisconsin-based, family-owned company in Green Bay. LCL Transit's story began in Sobieski, Wisconsin, when Joe Pomprowicz bought a small pickup in the 1920's to deliver groceries from his mother's store.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the life of retired Oconto County Police Chief Mike Rehberg, who recently lost his courageous battle with cancer. Chief Rehberg protected and served the people of Oconto County for over three decades.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and congratulate the West De Pere Phantoms football team for winning the WIAA Division 2 High School State Championship. Following an impressive regular season and dominant performance in the playoffs, the West De Pere Phantoms traveled to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison to compete in the 2025 WIAA Division 2 State Football Championship.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 4305, the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive Red Tape Act, also known as the DUMP Red Tape Act.”

“A report published last December by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that over half of small business owners view the cost of complying with regulations as a barrier to growth.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and legacy of a Green Bay local legend, WFRV chief meteorologist Tom Mahoney, who recently passed away at the age of 75.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional community leader, veteran, and volunteer, Mr. Patrick Moran. In recognition of Mr. Moran's selfless service and steadfast leadership, he is the recipient of the 2025 De Pere Community Silver Knight Award.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a movement that is transforming the landscape of youth sports across America: girls' flag football. Recently, Chloe Cronin, a student at Appleton North High School, reached out to my office to share a petition she started, calling on the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to recognize girls' flag football as a sanctioned sport.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Vernon Krawczyk, a devoted veteran, business owner, educator, and longtime resident of the Green Bay community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3423, the Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act, or the FROST Act. This bipartisan legislation makes a simple but critical update to title 49 of the United States Code by including aircraft deicing storage facilities in the definition of airport development.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the legacy and esteemed career of Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy, who is set to retire at the end of this week after serving in the role for more than 17 years.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life and legacy of Darlene Marcelle, a devoted public servant, community leader, and cherished member of the Green Bay community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a standout college senior from my district who just achieved his dream of being signed to play in the NFL. Last week, it was announced that Peshtigo native and St.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Jerry Danforth, a distinguished Tribal leader, decorated Navy veteran, and beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away on the morning of June 1, 2025, at the age of 78.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Gerald ``Jerry'' Danforth, a distinguished Tribal leader, a decorated Navy veteran, and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away on the morning of June 1, 2025, at the age of 78.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional man who recently celebrated 30 years of dedicated service to Waupaca County and the citizens of northeast Wisconsin. Last week, Waupaca County Sheriff Timothy Wilz reached a milestone of three decades of service in law enforcement.”

“Waupaca County Sheriff's Office. Given his leadership, he was promoted to patrol sergeant in 2007, where he also served as a training coordinator. In 2018, he was elected to serve as the sheriff of Waupaca County due to his wide-ranging skill set, ample knowledge, and unwavering service to the people of Waupaca County.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a Green Bay local legend, Bill Jartz, who is retiring from WBAY after more than four decades, including 27 years at the evening anchor desk.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleagues to address an issue that has plagued our Nation over the last 4 years and to let the American people know that the House GOP is working alongside President Trump to secure our border and make the safety of American citizens our number one priority.”

“Americans than President Biden did in 4 years. As you can see, over the past 2 years, there was an average of more than 1,500 illegal migrants encountered at our border every single day.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to thank the great law enforcement heroes who put their life on the line every day for the people of Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional District.”