U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-6)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-6)
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Grothman criticizes Biden's decision to halt aid to Israel
Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has expressed his concerns following President Joe Biden's announcement to halt critical aid to Israel if they proceed with their plans to enter Rafah.
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Grothman Introduces Bipartisan Stop the Baseline Bloat Act
Congressman Glenn Grothman, alongside Congressman Ed Case, has introduced the bipartisan Stop the Baseline Bloat Act, aiming to bring more honesty to federal government spending. The bill seeks to remove emergency spending from the baseline budget, which has been identified as a problematic practice by various organizations.According to the Cato Institute, Congress has allocated a significant $12 trillion towards emergencies over the past three decades, leading to distortions in the budgeting process. Grothman emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, "Inflation...
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Wisconsin Congressional Delegation to Plant Sugar Maple Tree at U.S. Capitol
Wisconsin Congressional Delegation to Plant Sugar Maple Tree at U.S. CapitolCongressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah), Bryan Steil and the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation will be hosting a ceremony to plant a Sugar Maple tree, Wisconsin’s state tree, in honor of the state of Wisconsin on U.S. Capitol Grounds. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at 10:30 am ET in Washington, DC.U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, who is serving his fifth term representing Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, will be leading the...
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Media Advisory: Congressman Grothman Announces April Townhall Meetings
Congressman Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin has announced four town hall meetings to be held in April. The meetings are scheduled as follows: On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, there will be meetings in Manitowoc County at the Valders Community Center and in Ozaukee County at the Village of Fredonia. On Thursday, April 25, 2024, meetings will take place in Columbia County at the Columbia County Hwy Department and in Green Lake County at the Berlin Town Hall.U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, serving his fifth term representing Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, is inviting constituents...
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Grothman Reintroduces the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act, a legislation aimed at strengthening social safety net programs and ensuring their availability for U.S. citizens by preventing non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits. The bill, cosponsored by Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN) and Jim Baird (R-IN), seeks to save taxpayers $60 billion in the first year alone.In a statement, Congressman Grothman highlighted the need for the bill, stating, “The influx of illegal migrants through our southern border surpasses the...
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Grothman’s Statement on DEI Agenda in the Military
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has spoken out against the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in the U.S. military, expressing concerns about the impact of these initiatives on the armed forces. Grothman criticized the Biden Administration for prioritizing social experiments over the effectiveness of the military. He stated, "Our military is grappling with the Biden Administration’s social experiments of integrating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into their ranks to the detriment of our armed forces."Highlighting a specific issue within the...
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Grothman Response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) has expressed his disappointment with President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address, highlighting several key points where he believes the President fell short.Grothman criticized Biden's lack of initiatives to address the issue of illegal immigration, stating, "The increase in the number of people illegally crossing the southern border and remaining in the country...occurred not because of inaction by Congress, but by the dismantling of proven border security policies by executive action."The Congressman also took issue with...
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Grothman Introduces Bill to Defend Innovation and Combat Government Overreach
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced a new bill aimed at reducing red tape imposed by the Biden Administration's Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). The bill, known as the No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act (No IRIS Act), seeks to protect American safety, jobs, and ensure that chemical risk assessments are based on the best available science rather than political agendas.According to Grothman, the Biden Administration has disrupted the work of Wisconsin's chemical manufacturers and hindered the success of the...
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Grothman’s Bipartisan Bill to Honor Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor Casper Passes Through Committee
Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman’s bipartisan legislation to honor the memory of Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor J. Casper took a significant step forward. The bill, which seeks to designate the U.S. Post Office located on Fremont Street in Kiel as the "Trooper Trevor J. Casper Post Office Building," has successfully passed through the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The next hurdle for this bill is a vote on the House floor.In September 2023, Congressman Grothman led the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation in introducing this bill, which includes...
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Grothman, Mfume Introduce Bill to Streamline CBO Fiscal Transparency
Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO Data Access Act, also known as H.R. 7184, seeks to streamline the process of projecting the fiscal impact of proposed legislation and provide taxpayers with more timely information on the cost of legislative proposals.The legislation, if passed, would exempt the CBO from the Privacy Act, eliminating procedural delays that hinder the CBO's access to vital data for baseline budget...
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Grothman, Gallagher Introduce SPEAR Act to Protect Sturgeon Spearing in Wisconsin
Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) have introduced the Sturgeon Protected and Exempt from Absurd Regulations (SPEAR) Act, a bill aimed at protecting the annual sturgeon spearing on the Winnebago system in Wisconsin. The legislation seeks to proactively exempt the state from any listing of lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act, which is currently being considered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.The potential listing of lake sturgeon as an endangered species has raised concerns among Wisconsin's sportsmen groups, who argue that the...
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Grothman’s Bills to Encourage Responsible Student Loan Borrowing Included in College Cost Reduction Act
Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) is pleased to announce that two of his bills, the Responsible Borrowing Act and the Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act, have been incorporated into the College Cost Reduction Act. This comprehensive legislation aims to lower college costs for students and families and was produced by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce in consultation with various stakeholders.The Responsible Borrowing Act, which has received endorsements from Moraine Park Technical College President Bonnie Baerwald and the National...
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Bipartisan Group of House Members Introduce Bill to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has joined Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) and other members of the House Education and the Workforce Committee in introducing the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA). This bipartisan bill aims to strengthen anti-discrimination protections for older workers and has received the endorsement of AARP.The legislation seeks to address age discrimination by returning the legal standard for age discrimination claims to the pre-2009 evidentiary threshold. This would align the burden of proof with the same standards for...
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Grothman, Cartwright Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Staffing Shortage in Bureau of Prisons
Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) have introduced the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the staffing shortage in Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities across the country. The bill seeks to cut bureaucratic red tape and enhance the safety and security of BOP personnel.According to Grothman, the federal bureaucracy unnecessarily multiplies the labor shortages faced in the country when it comes to hiring correctional officers. He highlighted the staffing crisis that has devastated BOP facilities and personnel...
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Grothman’s Bill to Lower Costs for Cancer Patients
Representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Brian Higgins (D-NY), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have introduced the Cancer Drug Parity Act, a bill aimed at lowering costs for cancer patients prescribed oral medications. The bill requires health insurers to provide coverage for oral cancer treatments that is equivalent to conventional intravenous (IV) treatments.Oral cancer treatments have proven to be a game-changer for cancer patients, as they can be administered in the patient’s own home...
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Grothman’s Bipartisan Hmong New Year Resolution Recognizes Cultural Significance
Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has introduced a bipartisan resolution, H. Res. 801, that acknowledges the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year. The resolution has garnered support from several representatives across different states.Grothman, who represents one of Wisconsin's largest Hmong communities, expressed his enthusiasm for the New Year celebrations in his district, stating, "Each year, I attend the New Year celebrations in my district and am looking forward to attending them again this year in places like Oshkosh and Sheboygan." He...
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Grothman Statement on Censure Resolution of Rashida Tlaib
Congressman Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District has issued a statement regarding his vote on the censure resolution of Representative Rashida Tlaib from Michigan. In his statement, Grothman expressed his disagreement with the recent trend of censuring or removing individuals from committees based on their statements made outside of their official capacity as Members of Congress.Grothman has been vocal in criticizing Tlaib's "radical left-wing ideology" and her support for "Hamas and similar groups in the Middle East." However, he believes that it is...
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Grothman Introduces Bipartisan Air America Act to Provide Retirement Benefits and Recognition to Former Employees
Congressman Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin has introduced the bipartisan Air America Act, a legislation aimed at rectifying the inequity faced by former employees of Air America. The bill seeks to ensure that these brave Americans receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition they have earned. The inspiration behind this legislation comes from Neil Hansen, a resident of Wisconsin’s Sixth District, who served as a pilot for Air America during the Vietnam War.The Air America Act has garnered support from 35 bipartisan cosponsors in Congress. In addition, Senator...
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Grothman Applauds the Election of Speaker Johnson
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06) expressed his admiration for Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) after his election as Speaker of the House. Grothman commended Johnson's commitment to conservative policies and his dedication to upholding the nation's founding principles.In a statement, Grothman said, "I am proud to congratulate Mike Johnson on becoming the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives. As a former constitutional lawyer and man of deep Christian faith, Speaker Johnson is committed to promoting conservative policies and returning our nation to its founding...
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Grothman Introduces Bipartisan Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act
Representatives Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mary Miller (R-IL), and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) have introduced the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at amending the tax code to protect marriage by ensuring that student loan interest is tax-deductible for each spouse independently. The bill has gained support from various organizations, including the National Taxpayers Union, the Congressional Family Caucus, the Family Research Council, and Third Way.The Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act has garnered significant...