Tony Wied

House Passes Farm Bill with Rep. Wied's Amendments Included

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, better known as the Farm Bill. “For years, our farmers have asked Congress to pass a new Farm Bill, and I was proud to join my colleagues in the House to do just that,” said Congressman Wied. “This bill is the result of extensive bipartisan work and stakeholder input and will invest in rural communities, prioritize American commodities, restore regulatory certainty, and finally put the 'farm' back in Farm Bill. We are providing Wisconsin farmers with the tools they need to thrive for years to come. Now it is time for the Senate to finish the job and get this to President Trump’s desk.” Background: Since the first farm bill was passed in 1933, it has been an essential driver of American agriculture. Much has changed since the first bill was passed, with science, technology, and innovation allowing our country to produce the safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supply in the world. The new challenges and opportunities our producers face require new policy, and the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 rises to meet the occasion. This bill builds on the historic ag investments made last summer in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The last Farm Bill was passed in 2018. Although it was intended to cover only a 5-year period, Congress failed to bring the new bill to the floor in 2024, leaving American farmers with uncertainty and subject to outdated policies. Today, the House approved the bill and sent it to the Senate for final passage. Congressman Wied is proud to have introduced three bipartisan Amendments that were included in the final bill. Low Sugar-Added Yogurt Amendment: Introduced alongside Congressman Riley (D-NY), this provision includes low-sugar-added yogurt eligible for the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program, incentivizing SNAP recipients to purchase more nutritious yogurt as part of their healthy diets. Rightsizing Organic Integrity (ROI) Amendment: Also introduced alongside Congressman Riley, this amendment would modernize inspection requirements for organic operations by allowing the USDA to do virtual inspections annually and in-person inspections every 3 years for low-risk domestic producers. EBT Fee Free Act: After being introduced as a stand-alone bill last year alongside Congresswoman Brown (D-OH), this amendment would make permanent the 2018 Farm Bill’s temporary prohibition on processing fees for EBT cards– protecting both small businesses and SNAP recipients.

Wied, Steil Call for Investigation into Newcap's Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars

Position: The representatives call for a HUD investigation into allegations that Newcap Inc., a nonprofit housing organization in Wisconsin, mismanaged federal grant funds through excessive executive compensation and inappropriate spending on personal benefits rather than housing assistance.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressmen Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) wrote a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, calling for an investigation into the allegations of egregious mismanagement of taxpayer dollars by Newcap Inc. in Green Bay, WI. “Northeast Wisconsin families work hard for their money, and it is our duty to ensure that every single one of their taxpayer dollars is used efficiently," said Wied. "The allegations of misuse of funds at Newcap for the personal gain of executives and employees are unacceptable. I urge HUD to conduct a full investigation so taxpayers across Wisconsin’s 8th District can see how every penny was spent.” "Wisconsin families deserve to know grants funded by their tax dollars are used responsibly and efficiently," said Steil. "The allegations of excessive spending raise serious concerns about wasteful and abusive behavior with taxpayer funds. I urge HUD to investigate the allegations of misuse and restore good governance and responsible management of critical housing programs.” Background: Newcap is a non-profit organization whose mission is “to move people from poverty to opportunities and economic security, while enhancing community development.” However, in both 2023 and 2024, Newcap reported a $2 million deficit, despite receiving nearly $11 million from the federal government and nearly $3 million from the state. This deficit appears to be driven by abnormally high salaries for executives (including nearly $240,000 in annual compensation for the Chief Executive Officer, more than double her salary in 2018) and the misuse of grant funds to purchase first-class plane tickets and “team building activities” that included high-end dinners and cooking classes, among other items. Executive compensation at Newcap exceeded all 14 other peer agencies in the State. Further, Newcap’s executive compensation also included a $50,000 bonus for their CEO drawing off a Bezos Family Grant in a practice one charity watchdog criticized as “frowned upon in the nonprofit sector” for its potential to create “inappropriate incentives.” According to Newcap’s most recently published audit, $3 million of Newcap’s annual receipts came from various HUD programs, including Permanent Supportive Housing, the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Grant, and the HOME Homebuyer and Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Money that should have gone towards helping Wisconsinites find safe and stable housing may have instead padded executive salaries and funded staff outings. This presents a clear case of wasteful and abusive behavior with taxpayer funds. Click here to read the letter.

House Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill with Rep. Wied's Amendments Included

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied joined his colleagues on the House Committee on Agriculture to pass the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee. “I’m proud to join my colleagues to pass this long overdue Farm Bill out of Committee,” said Congressman Wied. “This bill is the result of extensive bipartisan work and stakeholder input and will invest in rural communities, prioritize American commodities, restore regulatory certainty, and finally put the 'farm' back in Farm Bill. We are providing Wisconsin farmers with the tools they need to thrive for years to come.” Background: Since the first farm bill was passed in 1933, it has been an essential driver of American agriculture. Much has changed since the first bill was passed, with science, technology, and innovation allowing our country to produce the safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supply in the world. The new challenges and opportunities our producers face require new policy, and the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 rises to meet the occasion. This bill builds on the historic ag investments made last summer in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The last Farm Bill was passed in 2018. Although it was intended to cover only a 5-year period, Congress failed to bring the new bill to the floor in 2024, leaving American farmers with uncertainty and subject to outdated policies. This year, the House Committee on Agriculture is determined to bring the bill to the floor for a full House vote. Congressman Wied is proud to have introduced three bipartisan Amendments that were included in the final bill. Low Sugar-Added Yogurt Amendment: Introduced alongside Congressman Riley (D-NY), this provision includes low-sugar-added yogurt eligible for the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program, incentivizing SNAP recipients to purchase more nutritious yogurt as part of their healthy diets. Rightsizing Organic Integrity (ROI) Amendment: Also introduced alongside Congressman Riley, this amendment would modernize inspection requirements for organic operations by allowing the USDA to do virtual inspections annually and in-person inspections every 3 years for low-risk domestic producers. EBT Fee Free Act Amendment: After being introduced as a stand-alone bill last year alongside Congresswoman Brown (D-OH), this amendment would make permanent the 2018 Farm Bill’s temporary prohibition on processing fees for EBT cards– protecting both small businesses and SNAP recipients.

Rep. Wied Introduces Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act

Position: The release advocates for tougher criminal justice policies targeting violent repeat offenders, including mandatory sentencing enforcement requiring offenders to serve at least 85% of sentences, strengthened pretrial detention laws, and Three Strikes You're Out provisions mandating life imprisonment for three violent felony convictions. Federal grants would support state prison construction and operation to accommodate these policies.

WASHINGTON — Following President Trump’s call for Congress to enact tougher punishments for repeat violent offenders during last night's State of the Union address, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI-07) introduced the Securing Our Streets (SOS) Act to ensure that violent repeat offenders remain behind bars. “Violent repeat offenders deserve to be behind bars, not roaming our streets,” said Congressman Wied. “For far too long, soft-on-crime policies have allowed criminals to use our prison system as a revolving door and return to the streets only to commit the same violent crimes again and again. During last night’s State of the Union address, President Trump called for Congress to ensure these offenders are finally held accountable, and I am proud to introduce the SOS Act to do just that.” “Soft-on-crime policies have repeatedly let career criminals cycle in and out of the justice system, and innocent people have paid the price. We saw it in North Carolina with the horrific murder of Iryna Zarutska, whose killer had been arrested at least 14 times, and we saw it in Wisconsin, when Darrell Brooks, a career criminal with a long record of violence, killed six people and injured more than 60 others. The SOS Act finally puts an end to this cycle by keeping violent repeat offenders behind bars where they belong,” said Congressman Tiffany. Background: During last night’s State of the Union, President Trump called on Congress to enact tougher punishments for repeat violent offenders, underscoring the need to prevent dangerous individuals from being put back on the streets. He highlighted the case of Iryna Zarutska, a young Ukrainian refugee who was tragically murdered in Charlotte, NC, and recognized her mother in the gallery. The President emphasized that her killer was a repeat offender, arguing that tragedies like this show why Congress must act to ensure violent criminals are held fully accountable and kept off the streets. Repeat offenders are responsible for a disproportionate number of serious crimes, and too often they’re put right back on the street to do it again. States often cite capacity constraints and overcrowding as obstacles to enforcing mandatory sentencing. The SOS Act ensures that lack of space is no longer an excuse when it comes to protecting our communities by authorizing a grant for states to support the construction and operation of prisons for violent repeat offenders. To be eligible for the funding, states must first adopt mandatory sentencing enforcement requiring repeat violent offenders to serve at least 85% of their sentences, strengthen pretrial detention laws ensuring that violent offenders stay behind bars while awaiting trial, and enact “Three Strikes You’re Out” laws mandating life imprisonment for violent offenders convicted of three separate violent felonies. Key Provisions: Mandatory Sentencing Enforcement: States must require violent repeat offenders to serve at least 85% of their sentences, eliminating loopholes that allow early release and undermine justice and public trust. Strengthened Pretrial Detention Laws: States must revise pretrial detention statutes to ensure that individuals charged with violent crimes are detained when they pose a clear threat to public safety, preventing further harm while awaiting trial. Three Strikes Legislation: States must enact “Three Strikes, and You’re Out” laws, mandating life imprisonment for individuals convicted of three separate violent felonies. This ensures that repeat violent offenders are permanently removed from society. Read the full bill text HERE. Read the Washington Reporter exclusive HERE.

Wied's Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after last night's State of the Union address: “Last night, we watched President Trump reflect on our substantial wins over the last thirteen months and outline his vision for success in the next three years,” said Congressman Wied. “From historic tax cuts for hardworking American families to lower inflation and interest rates and the most secure border in American history, President Trump and Republicans have delivered for the American people. Anyone who watched last night’s speech knows that President Trump has ignited the Great American Comeback. No matter how much Democrats try to grandstand and obstruct our progress, I remain committed to working with the President to continue making life more affordable for Northeast Wisconsinites, keep our streets safe, and put America first.” Issues:Congress