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The demonstration was organized by the Southern Wisconsin Grassroots Network and the Working Families Party.
Video footage posted to social media shows the group marching up the congressman’s private driveway, bypassing public sidewalks, and leaving the coffin—labeled with an epitaph—at the entrance to the home.
Former Walworth County Democrat Party Chairwoman Ellen Holly was seen in the video walking with the group up to Steil’s front door.
She was joined by other individuals who had participated in previous protests against the congressman.
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“We’re not going to hang out here because we’re not going to invite the police to come and ask questions, and say, ‘What are you doing here, blah, blah, blah.’ We’re just going to get out of town,” the organizer said.
After the mock funeral procession concluded, participants walked across the front lawn and posed for photos.
One of the groups later posted an image of the cardboard coffin and epitaph on Facebook, where a user in the comments requested the lawmaker’s home address.
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Ravi Mangla, National Press Secretary for Working Families Power, defended the demonstration and criticized Steil’s voting record.
“17 million Americans are going to lose life-saving medical care because of Bryan Steil’s vote,” Mangla said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“Frankly, that’s a far scarier thing than a group of seniors holding some taped together cardboard.”
The protest at Steil’s home occurred amid a sharp increase in threats made against members of Congress.
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Steil, who chairs the House Administration Committee, is involved in ongoing efforts to bolster security for lawmakers and their staff.
In response to the rise in threats, Congress approved an increase in the Member Security Allotment, doubling it from $10,000 to $20,000 for life.
Additionally, the Monitoring and Maintenance Allotment was increased from $150 to $5,000 per month for fiscal year 2025.
Despite the recent incident, activist groups are continuing their campaign.
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On Facebook, organizers posted, “Good Trouble Lives ON!” ahead of the planned appearance.
The demonstration and its coordination are part of a broader trend involving left-wing advocacy groups and political operatives.
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As congressional security concerns mount nationwide, incidents like the protest outside Congressman Steil’s residence are drawing increased scrutiny from both law enforcement and political observers.
