Representative Glenn Grothman

What's Ahead

1. H.R. 2: Secure the Border Act.

2. Celebrating National Police Week.

3. Weekly Roundup.

4. My Contact Information.

H.R. 2: Secure the Border Act

Since taking office, President Biden has weakened our border security, which has made the lives of criminal Cartels easier and the jobs of Border Patrol agents tougher. Specifically, the President rescinded several proven methods of deterring illegal immigration, such as the construction of the border wall system, authorization for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize the removal of criminal illegal immigrants, and the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, more commonly known as the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy.

The overturning of these policies has led to an unprecedented national security and humanitarian crisis.

This week, over 11,000 migrants were apprehended crossing the border illegally in one day, the highest single-day total in our nation's history. This came in anticipation of Title 42 expiring, which could lead to over 18,000 illegal crossings every day.

With our border overrun, I want your feedback on the current state of security along the border.

Do you believe President Biden and Congress should work together to secure our border?

Yes

No

Amidst this chaos, I took action to restore the rule of law along the Southern border by voting in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. This legislation resumes construction of the border wall system, adds manpower for Border Patrol, protects unaccompanied children from human trafficking, and more.

When migrant children arrive at our border without their parents or another relative, they are placed in custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). ORR is then responsible for finding and vetting a sponsor to take in these children. A recent report from the New York Times, however, revealed that 85,000 children have fallen off the radar of the ORR over the last two years. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs, I conducted a hearing to hold the ORR accountable for its careless handling of these children. Thankfully, the Secure the Border Act addresses topics we discussed in my Subcommittee hearing and represents a great first step toward ensuring we protect these children.

By passing the Secure the Border Act, my Republican colleagues and I took crucial steps to restore the rule of law along the border, combat illegal immigration, and make our communities safer. Until President Biden becomes serious and works with Congress to support Border Patrol and revive border security, there is little reason to believe this crisis will not continue to escalate.

Celebrating National Police Week

Tomorrow is the beginning of National Police Week, which offers us an opportunity to come together and show gratitude for the men and women of law enforcement who dedicate their lives toward keeping our communities safe and secure. It's important we take time to thank these men and women for all they do and remember those who have fallen in the line of duty.

Wisconsin is blessed to have some of the best law enforcement officers in the country. We should all thank these brave and selfless men and women for going to work every day to protect our communities. This week, I showed my respect and appreciation for our nation’s officers at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Weekly Roundup

Forgiving student loan debt on the taxpayers' dime sends the wrong message to younger Americans and penalizes Americans who paid back their loans in full or never had them.

This week, I was proud to support a resolution to nullify President Biden's plan to unilaterally "cancel" student loan debt.

It was great to welcome WTMJ morning radio host, Steve Scaffidi, to my DC office this week!

We recorded an episode for his show, which aired yesterday, where we discussed the debt ceiling and excess government spending.

COVID-19 was used as a scapegoat by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the nationwide shortage of baby formula last year. Behind the scenes, the agency ignored a whistleblower with sensitive information months before the crisis struck.

This week, the House Oversight Committee's Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services held a hearing, and I investigated the lapses of competence within the FDA.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Towns Association for making the trip to DC and meeting with me for a conversation on enhancing infrastructure in the Sixth District.

I was glad to attend the “The Event” in Fond du Lac put on by the Winnebago Lutheran Academy to support its school, church, and mission.

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, and let them know that they can subscribe by clicking here.

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Sincerely,

Glenn Grothman
Member of Congress