The Jobs Act

We have record-low unemployment rates and our economy is booming, especially here at home in Wisconsin. So, in order to keep this positive momentum, we have to make sure our small businesses are able to expand, hire more workers and increase wages.

That is why I was proud to vote for S. 488, also known as the JOBS Act, which passed the House on Tuesday with overwhelming bipartisan support. I voted for this bill because it builds on past successes and opens doors to a brighter future. The first version of the JOBS Act was signed into law in 2012. Six years later, we are building on that bipartisan success by giving small businesses some much needed relief.

For more information on the JOBS Act, please click here

The Carbon Tax

I am proud to represent a beautiful district with a variety of natural attractions, and believe we need to protect them. At the same time, I am committed to opposing efforts by the federal government to implement costly regulatory burdens on small businesses that would have no impact on the climate. According to independent analysis, a carbon tax could cut U.S. GDP by as much as $146 billion and cost a family of four over $1,000 per year.

In case you missed it, I spoke on the House floor this week about the carbon tax and it's disproportionately negative effects on average workers.

To watch the full video, please click the screenshot below.

Critical Funding

This week, the House passed a critical funding bill. I would like to point out some of the highlights. This bill:

Prioritizes law enforcement and safety by sending the required funds to the High Intesity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program;
Deters cyber terrorism by replenishing the Technology Modernization Fund;
Creates a new fund for America's Kids and Grandkids, which safeguards funds for future generations;
Supports veterans programs and Women's Business Centers;
Protects our natural resources by solidifying water infrastructure projects and making sure our park services have the resources they need to keep our country beautiful.

Weekly Roundup

I enjoyed speaking with Wisconsin's next great pharmacists. These students are ready to compound their achievements!

Every child deserves love and support, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America has been helping kids reach their potential for over a century. Thanks to Mark for filling me in on the Oshkosh chapter!

Thanks to Gregory and Daniel, two doctors from Wisconsin, for making a house call on behalf of the Alliance of Specialty Doctors to update me on medical liability and barriers to specialty care.

I had a meeting with Prevent Blindness, who reminded me of the importance of keeping an eye on ocular health.

Great to see the Vander Velde family from St. Cloud. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy to get a chance to speak with Joshua from Mequon, and the rest of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program students.

Contact Me

As your congressman, I’m here to serve you. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to my offices in Fond du Lac and Washington. If you enjoyed this newsletter be sure to forward it to your family and friends so they can stay informed on what I’m doing in Washington and the 6th District.

Sincerely,

Glenn Grothman
Member of Congress