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… Read more »

(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.… Read more »

(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… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) took the Environmental Protection Agency to task for overregulating American small businesses and failing to hold the agency accountable for its employee’s gross misconduct. Congressman Grothman questioned Mr. Stanley Meiburg, the Acting Deputy Administrator of the EPA, during the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s hearing… Read more »

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) voted this week on a series of bills that will make the IRS more transparent and accountable. “I was proud to cast multiple votes today to rein in the IRS and make them more accountable to the American people,” said Congressman Grothman. “The unfair targeting of conservative groups and the Lois Lerner email cover up has put the… Read more »

(Fond du Lac, WI) – U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) announced today that his office will be accepting submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition from high school students in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District. “I encourage all high school students in my district to participate in the Congressional Art Competition,” said Congressman Grothman. “This is a chance… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) released the following statement after voting against the permanent Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) bill known as the “doc-fix” on the House Floor Thursday.  “The SGR has been in place since 1997, and from the time this policy was enacted, Congress has passed temporary patches to stop health care professional payment cuts… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) released the following statement after hearing the tragic death of Wisconsin State Trooper, Trevor Casper.  “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Wisconsin State Trooper Trevor Casper, as they mourn the loss of his life, which was tragically lost in the line of duty Tuesday night. Trooper Casper put his life… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) released the following statement after the passage of the FY 2016 Budget. “Our budget is a good first step in reining in spending. The House Republican Budget balances in less than 10 years, and reduces spending by $5.5 trillion, unlike any budget President Obama has proposed,” said Congressman Grothman. “It also calls for a… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisconsin) released the following statement after passing the FY2016 budget out of the House Budget Committee Thursday morning. The budget will be up for a vote on the House floor next week. “I was pleased to vote for this budget and look forward to bringing it to a vote on the House floor. Washington politicians from both parties are… Read more »