Green Bay Reporter

Rep. Tony Wied, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, used his Twitter account to communicate with constituents and highlight legislative activities on July 16 and 17, 2025.

On July 16, Wied informed residents in several Wisconsin counties about severe weather alerts. In his tweet, he stated: "A tornado and flood watch are in effect for Brown, Outagamie, Waupaca and Kewaunee Counties until later this evening. If you are in these areas, please take the necessary precautions and stay safe! https://t.co/hiiRQ1Pcb4" (July 16, 2025).

Later that day, Wied shared details about a meeting with Secretary Duffy from the Department of Transportation (DOT). He wrote: "It was great to welcome @SecDuffy to Capitol Hill and discuss the great work he is doing at the DOT, as well as how my legislation can benefit the logging industry in our country. https://t.co/SneOe97tjG" (July 16, 2025).

On July 17, Wied posted a tweet containing only two links without additional commentary: "https://t.co/yiaIFTNfhC https://t.co/cZNIHq2tWv" (July 17, 2025).

Rep. Tony Wied represents a district in Wisconsin where weather-related emergencies such as tornadoes and floods periodically impact local communities. Lawmakers often use social media platforms to disseminate urgent information during such events. In addition to constituent alerts about public safety concerns like severe weather watches, members of Congress frequently share updates on their legislative efforts or meetings with federal officials—such as those involving transportation policy or industries significant to their districts.