Press Releases

Grothman Statement On Supreme Court Decision On Same-Sex Marriage

| Posted in Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to allow same-sex marriage in all 50 states.    “I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision today to overturn same-sex marriage laws around the country,” said Congressman Grothman. “This would have been unthinkable 20 years ago, and as recently as…

Grothman Statement On King v. Burwell Decision

| Posted in Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) released the following statement on the King v. Burwell decision by the Supreme Court to uphold Obamacare subsidies. “The uncertainty working families and employers throughout my district have suffered because of Obamacare is disappointing, to say the least,” said Congressman Grothman. “It is frustrating that once again the Supreme…

Grothman Pushes Back On EPA’s Disastrous Air Quality Standards

| Posted in Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) introduced the Manufacturers First Act, H.R. 2792, last week to prevent burdensome regulations the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is handing down under the Clean Air Act. The Manufacturers First Act freezes the six air quality standards at current levels and does not allow the EPA to make changes, giving control back to…

Grothman Condemns Palestinian Rocket Attacks

| Posted in Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) Monday called on President Obama to help protect one of America’s key allies, Israel, who came under rocket fire Saturday by Palestinians.    “The U.S.-Israeli relationship has never been as turbulent as it has been under President Obama,” said Congressman Grothman. “The President continues to ignore Israel, one of our…

Grothman responds to IRS Data Breach

| Posted in Press Releases

(Fond du Lac, WI) – Congressman Grothman renewed his call for government agencies to abide by stricter standards, after learning of the IRS's most recent data breach on Wednesday. Victims of identity theft need to be notified by the IRS as soon as it happens to ensure that tax filers' private information is better protected.  Just last week Congressman Grothman introduced H.R. 2398,…

Grothman Introduces Bill To Crack Down On Identity Theft

| Posted in Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) introduced the Social Security Identity Defense Act this week. The bill, H.R. 2398, is the House version of Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson’s legislation. Currently, government agencies are not required to inform someone if their identity has been stolen. The Social Security Identity Defense Act would require the Internal Revenue…

Congressman Grothman Accepting Military Academy Nominations

| Posted in Press Releases

(Fond du Lac, WI) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) released the following statement in regards to military academy nominations for academic year 2016. Applications must be submitted no later than October 14, 2015.  “I encourage students of the Sixth Congressional District to apply for a military academy nomination,” said Congressman Grothman. “An appointee to these…

Grothman Introduces Bill To Eliminate Obamacare’s Marriage Penalty

| Posted in Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) introduced the Obamacare Marriage Penalty Elimination Act (H.R. 2306) this week, which eliminates the marriage penalty in President Obama’s failed health care law. Obamacare’s current subsidy structure creates a substantial marriage penalty for low-income married couples. This structure, along with other welfare programs discourages…

Grothman Signs Letter To VA Secretary Urging Better Care For Rural Veterans

| Posted in Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) signed onto a bipartisan letter, along with several other freshman House members, urging Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to prioritize the needs of rural veterans and to ensure they are receiving the proper care they deserve. Many veterans have to travel long distances for treatments and care at a participating VA facility.…

Grothman Announces Katelyn Lavrenz 2015 Congressional Art Competition Winner

| Posted in Press Releases

(Fond du Lac, WI) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) announced the 2015 Congressional Art Competition winner during an open house Monday evening at the American Legion in Fond du Lac, WI. Over 150 Wisconsinites attended the open house to speak with the Congressman and get a glimpse of the 35 artwork submissions from students around the district.   “I was proud to announce Katelyn…

Stay Connected

Use the form below to sign up for my newsletter and get the latest news and updates directly to your inbox.