Grothman: American Workers Should Come First in Their Own Country

Introduced bill to close H-1B loophole and update salary threshold for worker protections.

“Employers should not be able to use a salary threshold established nearly three decades ago to bypass protections for qualified Americans. There is no excuse for leaving this threshold unchanged when it should have been raised years ago.”

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Grothman Announces $17.9 Million in FEMA Aid for Storm and Tornado Recovery

Announced $17.9 million in FEMA disaster relief for Wisconsin storm and tornado recovery.

“I was proud to lead our bipartisan congressional delegation in urging federal support following the devastating July storms and tornado. Local officials, first responders, and community members have worked hard to help their communities recover, and federal assistance can help build on those efforts.”

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Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act

Mr. Speaker, that was a good speech by Mr. Suozzi. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act. For many Americans, financial security means decades of hard work, setting aside money paycheck after paycheck, saving for retirement and making sacrifices so their…

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Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act

Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Steube for drafting this piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9498, the Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act. Taxpayers deserve a government that respects their rights, treats them fairly, and listens when legitimate concerns arise. When…

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Am Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Mr. Bilirakis' bill, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. It is the responsibility of Congress to make sure every vehicle purchased has the minimum amount of standard equipment expected. Can you imagine spending $60,000 on a new car and not getting AM radio? Why…

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Divisions in Party Negotiations

Mr. Speaker, there are all sorts of things going on behind the scenes in this building, and I want to highlight one difference between the parties right now. One of the benefits of the big, beautiful bill or the Working Families Tax Cut Act is we told people that if you have the ability to work,…

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Recognizing Abigail Roth, Grades 6 Through 8 Winner of Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District 2026 Student Essay Contest

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Abigail Roth, the winner of the sixth through eighth grade division of my 2026 Student Essay Contest, and to commend this outstanding young person from Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District for her thoughtful reflections on our country and system of…

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Recognizing Sarah Majeskie, Grades 9 Through 12 Winner of Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District 2026 Student Essay Contest

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sarah Majeskie, the winner of the ninth through twelfth grade division of my 2026 Student Essay Contest, and to commend this outstanding young person from Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District for her thoughtful reflections on our country and system of…

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Several Topics That Have Not Been Addressed

Mr. Speaker, I have several topics that I don't think have been addressed enough recently, and I would like to talk about them at this time. I was not going to talk about DEI, but given the past speech, I think I ought to say something. Required reading for all Americans ought to be a book…

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Grothman Leads Wisconsin Delegation in Urging President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration

Led Wisconsin delegation urging President Trump to approve Major Disaster Declaration for tornado damage.

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Grothman Introduces PERM Backlog Reduction Act to Address Green Card Processing Delays

Introduced bill to reduce delays in Department of Labor green card processing system.

“Our legal immigration system should work efficiently for employers who follow the rules”

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Grothman Leads Entire Bipartisan Wisconsin Delegation in Urging FEMA to Assess Fox Valley Tornado Damage

Led bipartisan delegation urging FEMA to assess Fox Valley tornado damage.

“The tornado ripped roofs from homes and businesses, hollowed out houses, reduced some structures to little more than their exterior walls, overturned vehicles, snapped trees, and brought down utility poles and power lines.”

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Grothman Leads Wisconsin Delegation in Protecting Marine Corps Readiness

Led Wisconsin Republicans in letter urging protection of Marine Corps tactical vehicle production capacity.

“America’s warfighters should not be forced to wait for critical equipment because a defense program has fallen behind schedule”

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Grothman Bill to Streamline Foreign Medical Accreditation Advances Through Education and Workforce Committee

Advanced bill to transfer foreign medical accreditation from Education to Health and Human Services.

“President Trump has made it a priority to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and ensure the federal government is focused on doing its job efficiently”

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Grothman Introduces Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to Honor Hmong Veterans' Service During the Vietnam War

Introduced bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong people for Vietnam War service.

“The Hmong people stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in defense of freedom and against communist aggression in Southeast Asia.”

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Grothman Introduces Bill to Strengthen Identity Protections for Federal Health Care Enrollees

Introduced bill requiring multifactor authentication for ACA marketplace enrollees.

“Fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to exploit weak security systems, and the federal government shouldn't make it easy for them”

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Grothman's State Emissions Authority Act Considered in House Energy and Commerce Committee

Promoted bill to eliminate federal vehicle emissions testing requirements and restore state authority.

“Federal emissions testing mandates were enacted decades ago to address challenges that have since been addressed through technological innovation and cleaner vehicles”

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Grothman Introduces OPT Fair Tax Act to End Tax Loophole Favoring Foreign Workers Over American Graduates

Introduced OPT Fair Tax Act to eliminate tax exemption for foreign workers in Optional Practical Training program.

“Americans should not be put at a disadvantage because Washington created a loophole that favors hiring foreign workers over qualified U.S. citizens”

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Grothman Introduces Bill to Protect Employment Opportunities for Adults with Disabilities

Introduced bill to remove federal barriers limiting employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.

“Too often, Washington policymakers focus only on wages and ignore the broader benefits that meaningful work provides for individuals with disabilities”

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Grothman’s Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act Advances Through Committee

Advanced Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act through committee to combat fraud.

“We should remember this day because fraud continues to be a problem, but we are working to implement stronger oversight at every level. This bill is a common sense and bipartisan effort to strengthen oversight and protect taxpayer dollars.”

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Grothman Introduces the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracts Act

Introduced bill to end race and sex-based preferences in federal government contracts.

“Companies in my district have lost out on contracts despite offering higher quality products at a lower cost to the taxpayer. That’s not just unfair, it’s wasteful”

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Grothman and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bipartisan Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act to Strengthen Accountability and Protect Taxpayer Dollars

Introduced bipartisan Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act.

“Americans work hard for their money, and they expect their government to treat every tax dollar with respect”

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Grothman Introduces House Companion to Cruz’s COMPETE Act to Expand Affordable Health Coverage Options

Introduced bill to expand short-term health insurance plans as alternative to ACA coverage.

“For years, families and small businesses have faced rising health insurance costs driven by federal mandates under Obamacare”

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Grothman, Pocan Introduce SAFE Pathways Act to Protect Aquatic Fisheries and Local Economies

Introduced bipartisan bill to protect aquatic ecosystems from invasive species spread through fishways.

“Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes are some of our state’s greatest resources, and we have a responsibility to protect them”

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Grothman’s CRACKDOWN Act Advances Through Education and Workforce Committee

Advanced bill establishing 5% improper payment threshold for child care block grant programs.

“When improper payment rates rise above the level of honest mistakes, it’s a clear sign that something needs to be addressed”

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