News List

Higher Education Reform Becoming a Reality By Rep. Glenn Grothman Dec. 15, 2017 As the year comes to an end, Congress is still working for you. Most recently, the House Education and the Workforce Committee, of which I’m a member, has turned its attention to reforming higher education. The Higher Education Act hasn’t been reformed in almost a decade. Since that time, the higher… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman’s (R-Glenbeulah) bipartisan resolution condemning the persecution of Christians around the globe passed the House unanimously today. H. Res. 407 condemns governments and religious extremist groups that target Christians and other religious minorities. Additionally, the resolution calls on discriminatory countries to cease their persecution of Christians and… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today applauded President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Congress has long-supported, in a bipartisan manner, recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided capital and moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem from Tel-Aviv. “Today’s decision by President Trump sends a… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today sent a letter asking the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration to disclose the members of Congress who have settled sexual harassment claims using taxpayer dollars through the Office of Compliance. The bipartisan letter has 15 cosigners, and was sent to Chairman Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) and Ranking Member Robert… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today questioned officials on the effectiveness of three federal agencies’ Regulatory Reform Task Forces during a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy and Environment hearing. Witnesses at the hearing included The Honorable David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Interior (DOI), Ms. Brittany… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today attended a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee field hearing at Johns Hopkins Hospital to discuss what can be done to combat the opioid epidemic. Grothman questioned witnesses over the course of two panels. Witnesses at the hearing included New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Acting Director of the Office of National Drug… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today called for transparency in information about sexual harassment settlements paid out by members of Congress.  Grothman wants the number of sexual harassment-related settlements paid out by members of Congress to be released immediately. “While I was home for Thanksgiving last week, I hosted town halls and met with constituents. Many… Read more »

Promoting Meaningful Work for the Disabled Random Lake Sounder By U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman Nov. 17, 2017 Everyone has unique abilities – abilities to be celebrated and honored, and never used to hold anyone back professionally. I have heard people in the disabilities world call these “diverse abilities,” a term I like and find relevant. Men and women in our communities who live with… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today questioned Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta on the policies and priorities of the U.S. Department of Labor during a House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing. Excerpts of Grothman’s questioning Congressman Grothman: “Thank you very much. How many employees do you have over at the Department of Labor?” Secretary… Read more »

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today questioned officials on the effectiveness of three federal agencies’ Regulatory Reform Task Forces during a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Healthcare, Benefits and Administrative Rules hearing. Witnesses at the hearing included Ms. Rebeckah Adcock, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Robert Eitel,… Read more »