Glenn Grothman
U.S. Representative · WI-6 · Republican
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66 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Grothman Releases Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Praised President Trump's State of the Union address and administration policies.
“Tonight’s speech reinforced the results we are seeing and the direction this administration is taking. I look forward to continuing to work toward President Trump’s welfare agenda, cutting spending, using taxpayer dollars wisely, and delivering for Wisconsin families, and all Americans, in the months and years ahead.”
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Grothman, Gooden Reintroduce Migrant Child Safety Act
Reintroduced bill to strengthen vetting and oversight of migrant child placements.
“The federal government has a legal and moral responsibility to protect children in its custody, and that responsibility does not end once a child is released to a sponsor”
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Grothman, Norcross Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Retirement Plan Reporting and Cut Red Tape
Introduced bipartisan bill to simplify retirement plan reporting requirements.
“Employers who sponsor retirement plans are required to file Form 5500 each year, but under current rules many also have to submit a separate extension request, Form 5558”
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Grothman Reintroduces the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act
Reintroduced bill to prevent non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits.
“Under the previous administration, President Biden pursued a reckless open-border agenda that resulted in 8.7 million illegal border crossings nationwide”
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Spoke at panel discussing federal policies that create marriage penalties and weaken families.
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Grothman Supports Coalition of Family Groups on Marriage Penalty Reforms
Expressed support for family groups urging Congress to eliminate marriage penalties in federal welfare programs.
“Marriage penalties are one of the most damaging and misguided features of the federal welfare system”
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Grothman Statement on U.S. Operation to Remove Nicolás Maduro and Combat Narco-Terrorism
Praised U.S. military operation removing Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro as success against narco-terrorism.
“This operation is a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when the United States takes the threat of narco-terrorism seriously”
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