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

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  • JOINT STATEMENT FROM SENSENBRENNER, RYAN AND PETRI ON BILL TO USE HIGH SPEED RAIL FUNDS TO REDUCE THE
    Nov 16, 2010  - Please see the below statement from Wisconsin Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner, Paul Ryan, and Tom Petri on the legislation they introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would allow for states to return certain funds made available for high speed rail and intercity rail projects to ... More
  • Sensenbrenner sends letter to US Army Corps of Engineers requesting hearing on passenger rail service
    Oct 12, 2010  - Today Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offering comments on the environmental assessment that is being conducted in conjunction with the permit for the proposed passenger rail service between Milwaukee and Madison.  The permit under consider... More
  • Sensenbrenner Blasts DOT Regulation Forcing States and Municipalities to Change Street Signs to Eliminate CAPITAL Letters
    Oct 6, 2010  - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) today addressed concerns over federal regulations mandating local governments to change street sign fonts across America.  Congressman Sensenbrenner drafted legislation to prevent the Federal Highway Administration from mandating mixed-case sign requirement... More
  • Sensenbrenner writes letter to Sec. LaHood defending
    the rights of motorcycle riders
    Sep 30, 2010  - Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and Tom Petri (R-WI) today took the lead to address concerns in the motorcyclist community.  Several Members of Congress joined Sensenbrenner and Petri in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to inform him of numerous co... More
  • Sensenbrenner’s Application Deadline for Service Academy Nominations Approaching
    Sep 29, 2010  - BROOKFIELD, WI - Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Menomonee Falls) would like to remind those who are interested in a nomination to attend the United States Naval, Military, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies that his application deadline is quickly approaching.  “This year, m... More
  • Sensenbrenner Joins House Republicans for A Pledge to America
    Sep 23, 2010  - Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) joined his House Republican colleagues in issuing the Pledge to America.  For several months now, the American people have had a chance to offer their input on how to fix our country’s problems.  This pledge showcases the Repu... More
  • House Passes “Small Business Jobs and Credit Act”— Bill Likely to Have Same Success as Earlier Failed Initiatives
    Sep 23, 2010  - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today issued the following statement after the House voted to approve H.R. 5297, the Small Business Jobs and Tax Credit Act of 2010: “President Obama and the Democratic Majority in Congress have implemented a number of programs designed to create jobs and aid ... More
  • Sensenbrenner Receives Defender of Economic Freedom Award from the Club for Growth
    Sep 22, 2010  - Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) received the Defender of Economic Freedom award from The Club for Growth, the nation’s leading free-market advocacy organization, which includes more than 55,000 members.  The award honors Members of Congress who have a strong voting reco... More
  • FEMA Announces Individual Assistance to Milwaukee County Residents
    Sep 19, 2010  - In August, President Obama made a disaster declaration for Calumet, Grant and Milwaukee Counties.  The initial declaration provided public assistance to these Counties, and a hazard mitigation grant for the State of Wisconsin.  This past weekend, the declaration was amended to provide indi... More
  • Sensenbrenner Releases 2010 District Questionnaire Results
    Sep 17, 2010  - Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Menomonee Falls) released his 2010 constituent questionnaire results.  The questionnaire surveyed Fifth District residents about issues facing Congress, such as the economy, health care and immigration.  It also provided residents with another outlet... More