Press Releases

Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) introduced the Safeguarding Aquatic Fisheries and Ecosystem (SAFE) Pathways Act, legislation designed to protect Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes from the spread of invasive species, like Asian Carp. Fishways are a key tool for supporting native fish populations, but when poorly planned, they can inadvertently allow… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) today announced that his Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies, and Overseeing Waste Nationwide (CRACKDOWN) Act (H.R. 7721) advanced through the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce. The proposal reflects lessons learned from successful reforms in Wisconsin and encourages states to address improper government payments before… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress: “I was honored to attend President Trump’s sixth State of the Union address, where he laid out a clear vision for America’s future and highlighted the wins his administration has achieved in just one year of his second term on reducing crime, strengthening… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), alongside Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX), reintroduced the Migrant Child Safety Act, legislation aimed at strengthening federal oversight of the unaccompanied migrant child placement process and ensuring children are released only to properly vetted sponsors who can safely care for them.  The legislation responds to documented… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), alongside Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ), introduced the Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline outdated federal reporting requirements for employer-sponsored retirement plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.  The Form 5500 Filing Simplification… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act. This legislation would strengthen social safety net programs and ensure their availability for U.S. citizens by preventing non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits, including Social Security and Medicare, by establishing strict verification measures, requiring… Read more »

Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) joined the Republican Study Committee and Values Action Team panel, “Marriage and the Government: How Public Policy Undermines Marriage,” to discuss how federal policies create marriage penalties that discourage families from formalizing their households. He emphasized that these policies embedded in the tax code, federal… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after U.S. forces carried out a targeted operation to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, marking a significant success in the fight against international drug trafficking and narco-terrorism linked to the Maduro regime: “This operation is a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when the United States takes… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) voiced strong support for a coalition of family and faith-based organizations urging House leadership to address marriage penalties embedded in federal welfare programs as part of a future budget reconciliation package. Grothman has long led efforts in Congress to eliminate policies that penalize marriage and undermine family stability. Grothman has… Read more »

U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement condemning the antisemitic attacks at Bondi Beach:  “The antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach is a horrifying act of hatred that must be unequivocally condemned,” said Congressman Grothman. “What should have been a peaceful gathering turned into a moment of terror simply because Jewish families were… Read more »