William A. Steiger
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th district |
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In office January 3, 1967 – December 4, 1978 |
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| Preceded by | John A. Race |
| Succeeded by | Tom Petri |
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William Albert Steiger May 15, 1938 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 1978 (aged 40) Washington D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Dempsey (1963–1978) |
| Education | University of Wisconsin, Madison (BS) |
William Albert "Bill" Steiger (May 15, 1938 – December 4, 1978) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1967 until his death from a heart attack in Washington, D.C. in 1978. He served as a Republican from Wisconsin.
Steiger was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He attended the youth government and leadership program Badger Boys State in 1955 where he was elected Governor and then represented his state at Boys Nation. In 1960, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After college, Steiger entered the business world, becoming a part owner of the Oshkosh Motor Lodge. Later, he became the president of Steiger-Ratke Development. In 1960, the young Steiger made his first run for elected office and became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1961 to 1965. His wife was Janet Dempsey Steiger; they were married on August 10, 1963.
In 1966, Steiger was elected to the 90th United States Congress as the representative of Wisconsin's 6th congressional district. He was reelected to the six succeeding congresses as well. Steiger however died in office before being able to serve as part of the 96th Congress overall serving from January 3, 1967 till December 4, 1978. His death left a vacancy in the house that was filled by a special election resulting in the election of Tom Petri. While in the House, Steiger was a strong supporter of tax cuts as a way to stimulate the economy. He sponsored legislation reducing the capital gains tax, establishing OSHA, and securing environmental protection for the Great Lakes. The bills he authored on these topics include the Williams-Steiger Bill establishing OSHA in 1970, the Clear Lakes Bill establishing environmental protection for the Great Lakes, the Older Americans Act of 1965, the Elementary and Secondary School Act, the Manpower Act, and the Steiger Amendment of 1978 reducing the capital gains tax.
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