Press Releases

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today voted in favor of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353).  “I applaud the passage of this bill to give states more flexibility when using federal funds to support these career and technical education programs,” said Grothman. “It’s an important step to grow our economy, lower our… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement applauding President Trump’s executive action to expand apprenticeship programs: “I’ve been approached by manufacturers, small business owners and other professionals in Wisconsin’s Sixth District asking me to help fix the skills gap that currently exists in our workforce -- employers in construction,… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement following his vote in favor of the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10): “I applaud today’s passage of the Financial CHOICE Act. We’re keeping Washington and Wall Street accountable while giving American families the tools needed to maintain financial independence and plan for the future.   “What’s… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today criticized the Obama administration’s response to Operation Fast and Furious in a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing focused on what is still not known about the scandal six years later. Witnesses at the hearing included Josephine Terry and Robert Heyer, mother and cousin of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry who was… Read more »

When President Trump announced on Friday that he is withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate agreement, I was relieved for the manufacturers and small businesses in Wisconsin’s Sixth District. The Paris climate agreement was a bad deal for all Americans, but would have hit Wisconsin’s Sixth District particularly hard. We have the most manufacturing jobs of any congressional… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today released the following statement regarding last night’s explosion at the Didion Milling plant in Cambria: “News of last night’s explosion at the Didion Milling plant in Cambria is devastating.  “I had the opportunity to tour Didion Milling and I saw firsthand that it is a valued part of the Cambria community. My thoughts and prayers… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today emphasized the importance of young adults choosing a higher education path that will best suit their needs while incurring the least amount of student debt during an Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development hearing. Grothman questioned higher education experts on the value of four-year degrees… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today praised Wisconsin technical colleges while speaking in support of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353), of which he is a co-sponsor, during a House Education and the Workforce Committee markup of the bill. Excerpts of Grothman’s remarks “I’m honored to cosponsor this bill today. I think the… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today issued the following statement after voting to repeal and replace Obamacare with the American Health Care Act. “Obamacare is a proven disaster. Premiums have skyrocketed, quality of care has suffered and, more and more, Washington has exerted itself into what should be private, trusted doctor-patient relationships. “I voted for the new… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the Working Families Flexibility Act (H.R. 1180). Excerpts of Grothman’s remarks: “I’d like to speak on the Working Families Flexibility Act. “Over a period of time, the rules and regulations this body has passed [have become] one-size-fits-all and lack common… Read more »