WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 heads to President Obama to be signed into law after passing both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Among other things, the Act will provide a pay raise to active duty service members, funding for military readiness and ongoing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe, and encourage advancement of military technology and innovation. Also included in the bill is a Sensenbrenner provisio... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner joined 39 Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson, asking for an update on VA efforts to improve its Veterans Crisis Line and provide better service to our nation’s veterans in need. Congressman Sensenbrenner: “The men and women of America’s Armed Services put their lives on the line to keep this nation free. When they come home and need support, slow response times, decreased care, and b... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner sent a letter to Secretary of the United States Navy Raymond Mabus, asking for his support in the naming of an SSN-774 Virginia-class attack submarine in honor of the State of Wisconsin: Dear Mr. Secretary: I write to seek your support for naming a SSN-774 Virginia-class attack submarine in honor of the State of Wisconsin. As you know, Virginia-class submarines are generally named after U.S. states. So far, only two United States Navy ships... Read more

Most of us will never understand the unique challenges faced by our nation’s veterans and their families. Their dedicated service to the protection of American freedom and prosperity extends far beyond the fields of battle and lasts long after their service commitments are completed. Our veterans answered the call of duty, made great personal sacrifices, and have served this country honorably and without hesitation. The brave men and women who have served in the United States armed forces deserv... Read more

On the eve of Veterans Day, it is important to take time to thank the brave Americans who have risked their lives for our country. Last Thursday I was honored to join President Obama, Congressman Ron Kind (D-Wis.), distinguished guests and family members of Lt. Alonzo Cushing as he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor at the White House. This award comes 151 years after Lt. Cushing, a native of Delafield, made the ultimate sacrifice to help secure a victory for the Union during the Battle... Read more

President Barack Obama has announced that he will act on legislation authored by U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) to posthumously award Lieutenant Alonzo Cushing with the Medal of Honor. Lt. Cushing, a Wisconsin-born Civil War hero, played a key role in securing a victory for the Union in the Battle of Gettysburg. Congressman Kind: “Even after more than 150 years, it’s never too late to do the right thing for our war heroes. Lt. Cushing richly deserves his Medal of Hon... Read more

U.S. Reps. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) and Ron Kind (D-Wis.) today celebrated the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included a provision to posthumously award Lt. Alonzo Cushing with the Medal of Honor. Lieutenant Cushing, a Wisconsin-born Civil War hero, played a key role in securing a victory for the Union at Gettysburg. “Lieutenant Cushing was a courageous leader who gave his life to protect our country and deserves to be recognized for his bravery,” Rep. Sensenbre... Read more

One hundred and fifty years after the Battle of Gettysburg, efforts to award a Medal of Honor to a Civil War hero from Delafield who died on the Gettysburg battlefield have moved a step forward. An amendment to award Lt. Alonzo Cushing the nation's highest honor passed last week in the House of Representatives as part of the National Defense Authorization Act and now requires U.S. Senate approval. The amendment was co-sponsored by Reps. Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Menomonee ... Read more

The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2014, with bipartisan support. The NDAA includes an amendment by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and Ron Kind (D-WI). The amendment authorizes an award of the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Cushing for Acts of Valor during the Civil War. Congressman Sensenbrenner: “The NDAA has been signed into law for 51 straight years – proof of America’s unfettered commitment t... Read more

Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), will be awarding the Purple Heart Medal to Corporal Marshall Bautz, posthumously, on Thursday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Old Schoolhouse Park in Whitefish Bay. It was 92 years ago, in 1918, while Marshall Bautz was serving with the American Expeditionary Forces in France during WWI, when he was wounded during combat. Bautz was cited for bravery, and suffered a head wound, three fractured ribs and a fractured knee. Bautz passed away in 1968. His daughter, Elynn... Read more