CONGRESSMAN JIM SENSENBRENNER - PROUDLY SERVING WISCONSIN‘S 5TH DISTRICT

Press Releases and Statements

  • Sensenbrenner Statement on Brookfield Shooting
    Oct 22, 2012  - Brookfield, WI—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today released this statement regarding the shooting in Brookfield yesterday: “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and loved ones, and with the survivors of yesterday’s horrific shooting. During this difficult time, our community... More
  • President Signs Sensenbrenner Legislation to Fight Medical Theft
    Oct 5, 2012  - Today, President Obama signed into law the Safe Doses Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) to fight medical theft and protect patients from unknowingly using stolen and mishandled drugs. “Before, federal law did nothing to distinguish between stealing a l... More
  • Sensenbrenner: EU to Extend Illegal Emissions Tax to Shipping, Administration Must Act
    Oct 3, 2012  - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today blasted the European Union's (EU) statement released this week, indicating it would extend its illegal emissions tax to shipping. He issued this statement calling on the Obama Administration to act because Americans cannot afford to have the Administration ... More
  • Sensenbrenner’s Service Academy Nomination Deadline Approaches
    Sep 28, 2012  - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) reminds those interested in applying for a nomination to the United States Service Academies that the application deadline of October 15, 2012 is rapidly approaching, and that late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. United States citizens residing i... More
  • Sensenbrenner Introduces Bill to Rein in EPA's Mandate on Nonexistent Fuel
    Sep 21, 2012  - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, today introduced legislation to limit the EPA’s ability to mandate that refiners blend more cellulosic biofuel than is actually available. According to the most recent available information, th... More
  • Sensenbrenner and Conyers Introduce Athlete Due Process Protection Act
    Sep 21, 2012  - Today Representatives Jim Sensenbrenner, former Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and John Conyers, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee and also a former Chair of the Committee, introduced the Athlete Due Process Protection Act of 2012, a bipartisan bill that will strengthen the Un... More
  • Sensenbrenner Supports No More Solyndras Act
    Sep 14, 2012  - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today supported the No More Solyndras Act, which passed the House by a vote of 245-161. “The Solyndra boondoggle was a disgraceful example of what happens when crony politics meets stimulus-styled spending. The DOE loan guarantee program was rife with problems, a... More
  • Sensenbrenner Statement on Killing of Americans in Libya
    Sep 12, 2012  - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today released this statement on the violent attacks in Libya that the American ambassador and three staff members: “The violent assault on Americans serving in Libya is a tragic loss for our country and we condemn these attacks. My thoughts and prayers are with ... More
  • Sensenbrenner Statement on Anniversary of September 11
    Sep 11, 2012  - Please see this statement from Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) commemorating the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11: “Today we remember the thousands of innocent Americans who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks. We recognize the service of military and intelligence personn... More
  • Sensenbrenner Releases 5th District Survey Results
    Sep 10, 2012  - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today released the 2012 results of the annual Fifth District survey. “I send out an annual survey to Fifth District residents so that I may hear directly from them on important issues. No doubt, it can be difficult to choose just one option, but I need to make th... More