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(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) is accepting applications for fall internships in his Washington, D.C. and Fond du Lac offices. Intern applicants should submit a resume and references to Matt Furlow at matt.furlow@mail.house.gov. In Washington, DC and Fond du Lac, intern responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Congressman and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings, and answer constituent letters ... Read more

(Washington, D.C.) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) introduced H.R. 2956 which addresses fraudulent claims on the earned income and child tax credits. These claims cost taxpayers billions of dollars every year. To solve this problem and save taxpayers money, Grothman’s bill prevents illegal immigrants from claiming the earned income tax credit (EITC) by limiting it only to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents with valid social security numbers. It also requires parents who claim depe... Read more

(Fond du Lac, WI) – The office of Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) will host a series of mobile office hours in July. Staff from Congressman Grothman’s office will be available to assist 6th district residents with issues they may be having with a federal agency. Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Neenah Library – 10:00 – 11:00 AM 240 E WI Ave., Neenah, WI Carpenter Room 202 Oshkosh Library – 12:30 – 1:30 PM 106 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, WI Lower Level Conference Room Thursday, July 16, 2015 Fran... Read more

(Washington, D.C.) – The Student Success Act passed Wednesday thanks to amendments offered by Congressman Grothman and other conservative House members. The bill passed the House floor 218 to 213. Grothman’s amendment increases oversight of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act by requiring Congress to reauthorize the Student Success Act in four years, instead of six. This gives a four year trial period to states and local school districts, in order to ensure the law is improving America’s ... Read more

(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 three years ago President Obama said he was opposed to same-sex marriage. The American people are more than capable of maki... Read more

(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 Court has disregarded Congressional intent. This ruling shows us that the rule of law is under attack by not on... Read more

(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 Congress. Late last year the EPA proposed a new rule on the ozone standard. This new rule will hurt businesses acros... Read more

The Federalist: Top Nine Myths About Trade Promotion Authority And The Trans-Pacific Partnership By: Scott Lincicome June 9, 2015 The current debate over Trade Promotion Authority proves, once again, that the classic description of the anti-globalization movement—as “largely the well-intentioned but ill-informed being led around by the ill-intentioned and well informed”—still holds true. Despite the tireless efforts of trade policy experts to explain why TPA and the U.S. trade agreements it’s in... Read more

(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 most important allies, as they come under fire from jihadists with ties to the Islamic State. The international community conti... Read more

(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, the Social Security Identity Defense Act, to protect those Americans whose identity may have been compromised and r... Read more