Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the House-Senate education conference committee voted to advance the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This legislation will replace No Child Left Behind and restore local control in K-12 education. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) urged fellow conference committee members to support his amendment keeping funding at current levels… Read more »

(Fond du Lac, WI) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) will host two town hall meetings on Wednesday, November 25. Congressman Grothman encourages all members of the community to attend to discuss important issues to the 6th Congressional District. Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Town of Algoma Town Hall - 9:00-10:00 AM 15 N Oakwood Rd, Oshkosh, WI Fox Lake Community Center… Read more »

(Washington, DC) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) was named as a conferee to the conference committee to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Grothman was named along with nine other Republican House members. “The House Education and Workforce Committee has worked hard to strengthen and reform education this year – putting power back in the hands of… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today called on President Barack Obama to halt the Syrian refugee resettlement program in the United States in the aftermath of the heinous terrorist attack in Paris, France. At least one terrorist involved in the Paris attack used a Syrian passport to gain entry into Europe. “President Obama should immediately halt his Syrian… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day. “As we mark Veterans Day this year, may we remember the sacrifice of those who have defended our country and faithfully worn the uniform of the United States. These Americans who answered the call to serve are the bravest among us, and we owe every veteran a debt of… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement today after voting for Congressman Paul Ryan for Speaker of the House. “I am proud to support my friend and mentor, Congressman Paul Ryan, for Speaker of the House. Paul has a history of conservative leadership as the House Budget Committee Chairman, 2012 Vice Presidential candidate and as the Ways… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after voting to reauthorize and reform the Export-Import Bank. “While I have worked for years to shrink state and federal government, the fixation on eliminating the Ex-Im Bank by some conservatives, instead of focusing on must-fix items like massive welfare spending and an out-of-control… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) identified parts of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin as a potential National Marine Sanctuary. According to the NOAA website, an area consisting of 875-square miles from Port Washington to Two Rivers was identified for possible designation… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) slammed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a new rule regulating ozone. Today, the EPA issued a ruling that ozone emissions must be 70 ppb (parts per billion). The EPA proposed the new rule late last year moving from 75 ppb to 70 ppb. This kind of bureaucratic rule from the EPA will halt the expansion of businesses… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) recently introduced legislation to designate the U.S. Post Office located on West 2nd Street in Fond du Lac as the "Lieutenant Colonel James 'Maggie' Megellas Post Office.” “I am proud to pay tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Megellas’s sacrificial service to our country,” said Congressman Grothman. “This post office will serve… Read more »