School Safety

There is no reason that any child, parent or community should have to go through anything like what happened in the recent tragedies in Parkland, FL and St. Mary's County, MD.

That is why I have introduced two bills that will give children, parents, teaches, faculty and law enforcement the resources they need to make sure their campus' are safe and secure.

The Student and Teacher Safety Act would allow schools more flexibility with existing federal funds to make physical safety improvements to campus facilities, support local education programs aimed at improving school safety and security and assist in coordination between schools and local law enforcement to identify threats.

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The Make Schools Safe Again Act would prohibit the Secretary of Education or the Attorney General from authorizing agreements between schools and law enforcement agencies to encourage the non-reporting of criminal activity of students, a precedent set forth by the Obama administration.

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Secretary Zinke Visits WI

This week, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke traveled to Horicon, WI to announce more than $1.1 billion in annual national funding for state wildlife agencies. While visiting the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area, Secretary Zinke presented a ceremonial check to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for nearly $35 million.

I thanked Secretary Zinke for being a leader on sportsmen’s conservation efforts and am honored that he chose Horicon to make this announcement. This investment in our natural resources will ensure that Wisconsinites will be able to enjoy everything our beautiful state has to offer for generations to come.

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My Fond du Lac office staff with Secretary Zinke

Right to Try

I have been trying to bring "Right to Try" legislation to the House floor for quite some time.

"Right to Try" will allow terminally ill patients who have exhausted all other treatment options the opportunity to try medications that have passed basic Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety protocols, but have not received final approval for public use. The law will not require any individual to participate in the program, but instead give those with no other options one last chance.

This week, after several conversations with my friend, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), the House passed "Right to Try" legislation with bipartisan support!

This bill, originally introduced by Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), is a big win for Amerian health care. To me, voting for this bill was easy. It was important to stand up to the pharmaceutical industry that opposed this bill and make sure that those with terminal illnesses have the access to these treatments that could save lives and potentially reveal cures to major diseases.

Wisconsin in D.C.

It was great to hear that Wisconsin has a strong National Young Farmers Program. It is critical that we keep our state’s agricultural industry strong.

May 20 was National Agriculture day, a time to celebrate the caretakers of the land and livestock and recognize their contributions. What better time to receive an update from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau!

It was great to speak with the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association about ways to fight poverty and further community development.

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