By: Rep. Josh Harder Press Release -- WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10), Antonio Delgado (NY-19) and Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) led a bipartisan letter with over 80 other members of Congress urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to ensure farmers and agricultural businesses can access immediate Coronavirus relief through the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan… Read more »
By: Rep. Susie Lee Press Release -- Washington, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) and Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.-06) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to support and strengthen the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) during the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting additional administrative costs and allowing for increased enrollment of older workers in the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law:
“The USMCA is the 21st century solution we need to promote free trade, economic growth and continued cooperation between the United States, Mexico and Canada,” said Grothman. “Wisconsin's manufacturers, our… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives was finally given a vote on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after the vote:
“The USMCA is the 21st century solution we need to promote free trade, economic growth and continued cooperation between the… Read more »
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule that promotes work for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). This rule will encourage these individuals, who are capable of working, to find jobs and the dignity that comes with earning a paycheck.
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) introduced a bill that would have accomplished the same objective last… Read more »
Today, at a House Education and Labor Committee hearing, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) questioned experts about barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities. Recent efforts to eliminate Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act has put employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities at risk. Testimony from one of the witnesses, Mr. Shayne Roos,… Read more »
This week, at a House Education and Labor Committee hearing, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) spoke with experts about the skilled labor shortage and the benefits of encouraging high school students to pursue careers in the skilled labor market. Oftentimes students are misinformed and encouraged to get a traditional four-year degree, when pursuing a trade will enable them to… Read more »
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today called on House leadership to bring H.R. 271, the No Work Without Pay Act, to the floor for a vote. This bill will ensure that the roughly 420,000 federal employees who are required to work during a federal government shutdown receive their full pay in a timely manner. Grothman is one of just 12 co-sponsors of H.R. 271.
Currently, during a… Read more »
Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman had the privilege of hosting Assistant Secretary of Education Johnny Collett for tours of three work centers in Wisconsin's 6th district. Congressman Grothman and Assistant Secretary Collett toured Lakeside Packaging Plus in Oshkosh, Brooke Industries, Inc. in Fond du Lac, and RSC Empowers in Sheboygan.
"These non-profit businesses employ individuals… Read more »
Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah), in his capacity as a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, is excited to welcome Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) to Washington, D.C. for the committee’s “Innovation Forum and Showcase”.
LTC President, Dr. Paul Carlsen, will present oral testimony to the committee on an incumbent worker training model called MicroMatch… Read more »