Glenn Grothman, born on July 3, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 6th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Grothman has been a steadfast advocate for manufacturing, worker training, welfare reform, higher education reform, immigration reform, and pro-life causes.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1978
  • Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School, 1983

• Political Experience:

  • Member, Wisconsin State Assembly, 1993–2004
  • Senator, Wisconsin State Senate, District 20, 2004–2014
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Wisconsin State Senate, 2011–2014
  • U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District, 2015–present

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • Member, Committee on Education and Labor
  • Member, Committee on the Budget
  • Member, Committee on Oversight and Reform
  • Chair, Subcommittee on National Security

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Introduced the Competency-Based Education Act to provide a framework for institutions to effectively deliver competency-based programs, allowing students to complete coursework at their own pace and potentially reduce student loan debt.

• Endorsements:

  • Endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his support of free enterprise and economic growth initiatives.

Throughout his career, Representative Grothman has been recognized for his commitment to conservative principles and his dedication to serving the constituents of Wisconsin's 6th district.