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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Legislation fights back against voter suppression, updates and restores critical safeguards of the original Voting Rights Act
Mar 5th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Introduces Legislation to Extend Great Lakes Protections
Bipartisan bill extends the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and increases funding to protect the Great Lakes
Feb 8th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Bipartisan Group Work to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis
Legislation earned support from the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Jan 31st, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Warren Lead Group of 38 Senators in Introducing Resolution Affirming Support for Medication Abortion
Action follows this week’s announcement that the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to medication abortion access
Dec 15th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Kaine, Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Calling for Immediate Steps to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and Protect Civilians
Letter to the President calls for sustained delivery of aid, opening of Kerem Shalom border crossing, and medical attention for civilians injured
Nov 20th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Statement Regarding Humanitarian Aid to Civilians in Gaza
Nov 4th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Immediate Action to Support Ukraine
As Russia bombs hospitals, schools, churches, and homes, Senators push to support Ukrainian people against Putin’s illegal war
Oct 4th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Backs New Legislation to Respond to Immediate Needs at Southern Border
New proposal provides immediate assistance to border officials and authorities to help secure the border & efficiently process asylum seekers; provides support to communities that receive migrants
May 19th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Helps Introduce Legislative Package to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis
The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act includes 13 bills to address the maternal health crisis, including Baldwin’s bill to diversify and grow the perinatal workforce
May 16th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Teacher Shortages in Low-Income and Communities of Color
On average, teachers are paid 23.5 percent less than college graduates working in nonteaching fields
May 15th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Legislation to Protect Kids Online
Bipartisan legislation would require that online platforms provide an environment for kids that is safe by default
May 4th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues, Introduces Bill to Fully Fund High Need Schools, Special Education
Apr 20th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Year-Round E15 Legislation
Legislation will help reduce fuel prices and support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and rural communities
Mar 16th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Stop Child Labor
Child Labor Prevention Act comes after Wisconsin food safety fined company for illegally employing more than 100 children
Mar 3rd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues, Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
Feb 23rd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging HHS to Address Repeated Failures at FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes
Letter follows the Reagan-Udall Foundation Independent Report that found FDA’s failures undermine credibility and effectiveness in tobacco product regulation
Feb 2nd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Provide Historic, Permanent Investment in Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities
The Better Care Better Jobs Act would expand access to long-term care, enabling older adults, people with disabilities to receive quality care and remain in their communities
Jan 26th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Calls for Accountability from FCC on Broadband Mapping & Joins PSC’s Call for Wisconsinites to “Badger the FCC”
Bipartisan Group of 26 Senators detail expectations regarding broadband availability maps
Dec 22nd, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin2nd District Common Council Race
Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Urban MilwaukeeSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Department of Education to Hold Predatory For-Profit College Executives Accountable for Scamming Students
In their letter, the Senators reminded Secretary Cardona that the Department has the authority to hold executives personally and financially liable for their actions
Oct 18th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin2nd District Common Council Race
Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneSenators Baldwin, Cramer, Colleagues Press Surface Transportation Board on Rail Disruptions, Ease Supply Chain Challenges
Rail disruptions are delaying Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers, and energy producers from getting products to market
May 24th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Klobuchar Urge Federal Trade Commission to Protect Data Privacy of Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care
Senators express concern over data brokers selling personal location data related to abortion services and other family planning care
May 20th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Leads Senate Resolution Commemorating Workers’ Memorial Day
Apr 28th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin Supports President Biden Taking Action to Allow More E15 Fuel Sales, Drive Down Costs for Americans
Baldwin joined a bipartisan group in March urging Biden to boost Made in America biofuel, reduce reliance on foreign sources of energy, and lower costs for people
Apr 12th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPocan Accuses Johnson of Homophobia
Congressman assails senator for opposing brother’s nomination to federal court, past comments on gays.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Henry RedmanSenator Baldwin Cosponsors to Legislation to Cap Insulin Prices at $35 Per Month
“We need to lower costs for people and cap the price of insulin at $35 so millions of Americans have the medicine they need at a price they can afford.”
Mar 10th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Utilize E15 Fuel, Biofuels to Drive Down Costs for Americans
Mar 10th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Stop Canadian Nuclear Waste Site Near Great Lakes
Resolution Urges Biden Administration to Work with Canada to Find Alternative Location
Feb 16th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senate Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard
Bipartisan letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues Baldwin’s advocacy for a stronger Renewable Fuel Standard
Feb 1st, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues in Letter Calling For Job Training Investments in Build Back Better Bill
Senators: “As we work to create a Build Back Better package, we urge you to invest in our workforce at a scale that lives up to the commitment we made to workers and businesses across our nation.”
Oct 22nd, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWith Temperatures Forecast to Fall and Energy Costs Projected to Rise, Baldwin Calls for Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help
38 Senators urged the Biden Administration to swiftly make LIHEAP funds available to states
Oct 18th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Introduction of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Oct 6th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin Pushes SBA to Speed Up Relief to Struggling Live Event Venues
Jun 15th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin Supports Introduction of Safe Gun Storage Act
May 25th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin Joins 28 Senators Urging Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East
May 17th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Levin, Murray, Scott Reintroduce Legislation to Provide Two Free Years of Community College
The America's College Promise Act creates federal-state partnerships to provide two years of tuition-free access to community or technical college programs that lead to a degree or industry-recognized credential.
Apr 27th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan CORPS Act to Help America Recover and Rebuild from COVID-19
Bipartisan legislation would create new opportunities for young people to work on hunger, education, economic challenges while earning a pathway to pay for college or student debt
Apr 15th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Expand Emergency Broadband Benefit Access
New legislation builds on program that provides support to working families to access the internet; Aids workers and families that need broadband to find jobs and access health care, education and other services; Improves coordination and speeds up benefits
Mar 26th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Helps Introduce Bill Raising Minimum Wage to $15
The Raise the Wage Act would boost wages for nearly 32 million Americans
Jan 27th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenate Passes Baldwin’s Bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act
Bipartisan Bill Ensures Great Lakes Will Be Protected for Future Generations
Dec 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Information from FBI and DHS On QAnon Threat Posed To America And Abroad
Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Write To FBI Director Wray And Deputy General Counsel Maher At DHS Asking For A Written Assessment On The QAnon Threat To America’s Democratic Institutions And Contribution To Hatred Here And Overseas
Dec 9th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin to Attorney General William Barr: Stop Efforts to Gut the Affordable Care Act in Court
As Supreme Court ACA Hearing Approaches and Republicans Ram Through a Supreme Court Nominee in an Illegitimate Process, Democratic Lawmakers Highlight How Overturning the ACA Will Impact Health Coverage for Millions of Americans, Including Those Who Contract COVID-19.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Introduce COVID-19 Relief Bill to Support Small Businesses
Oct 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Seeks Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help
40 U.S. Senators Urge Trump Administration to Make LIHEAP Funds Available to States
Oct 19th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Brown Blast Trump Administration For Failing To Protect Workers
Senators: DOL’s Recently Imposed Fines on Employers for Failing to Protect Their Workers from COVID-19 are Inadequate
Sep 30th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Calls On Republicans to Stand for Science, Support Bill to Stop Trump Administration’s Political Interference in COVID-19 Response
Democrats introduce legislation to fight political interference in the COVID-19 response following barrage of alarming instances of Trump administration meddling in scientific work
Sep 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call on Postmaster General to Immediately Reverse Operational Changes to the U.S. Postal Service Causing Delays of Critical Medications to Americans
Senators: "We continue to have grave concerns regarding widespread delays in the delivery of critical medications that millions of Americans rely upon every day."
Sep 15th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Bipartisan Push for Answers on Administration’s Implementation of the Payroll Tax Deferral for Federal Employees, Service Members
“Federal workers and service members should not be used as pawns for a payroll tax scheme that many private sector employers are unlikely to join and where key questions remain unanswered.”
Sep 9th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinFollowing Alarming Reports on COVID-19 Risks from Vaping/Smoking, Baldwin and Colleagues Call for Action from Trump Administration
The Senators’ letter cites a recent Stanford University study that reports that young people who used both conventional and e-cigarettes were almost seven times as likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19
Aug 21st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call for Long-Term Relief for 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid Pandemic
Administration’s executive order to extend student loan relief still leaves millions of Americans behind
Aug 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Criticize Trump Administration’s Maneuvers to Manipulate Census & Hamper an Accurate Count
Senators say cutting the Census short undermines a cornerstone of our democracy and could underfund undercounted communities for the next decade & urge Trump Admin to reverse cut
Aug 7th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Urge Senate to Reject Conditioning Federal Funds to Schools on Re-Opening In-Person
Jul 31st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Senators Call on Majority Leader McConnell to hold vote on bipartisan bill that would restore the landmark Voting Rights Act
Jul 28th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Urge Significant New, Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments
Jul 23rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities
In the wake of Trump's threat to deploy more federal agents, Senators press Department of Justice and Homeland Security heads on accountability and legal authorities for militarized interventions in American cities
Jul 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Comply with Supreme Court Decision on DACA
DHS Must Open DACA For New Applicants
Jul 17th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call for $32B in Transit Funding in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package
As stay-at-home orders continue across the country, public transit agencies are faced with decline in ridership, steep revenue losses
Jul 9th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Leads NDAA Amendment to Increase National Production of Testing Supplies and PPE as COVID-19 Cases Rise
“We need more testing supplies, more testing, and more personal protective equipment for workers on the frontlines of this pandemic.”
Jun 30th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Call for HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention Funding in Next COVID-19 Response Package
Effort for increased HIV/AIDS funding comes as the nation observes tomorrow, June 27, as the 25th Anniversary of National HIV Testing Day
Jun 26th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution
Bipartisan resolution would designate this Saturday, June 27, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day
Jun 23rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Senate Democrats Call on President Trump, Leader McConnell to End Attacks on Dreamers and Bring Bipartisan House-Passed Dream & Promise Act to Floor for a Vote
Letters to Trump, McConnell follow last week’s historic Supreme Court decision on DACA
Jun 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinFollowing SCOTUS Ruling, Senators Lead Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Jun 17th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Joins Klobuchar, Smith, and Senate Colleagues to Reiterate Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
After George Floyd murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the lawmakers called for a federal investigation into racially discriminatory and violent policing at the Minneapolis Police Department
Jun 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce $50 Billion Bill to Address Child Care Crisis
Jun 4th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis
May 20th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
As the Trump Administration Pressures Meat Processing Plants to Open, Baldwin and Senators Urge Action to Ensure Worker Safety
In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers
May 15th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Urge HHS to Provide Transparency on Distribution of Remdesivir
Senators call for a briefing from administration officials in charge of remdesivir hospital allocation process
May 13th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet during Coronavirus Pandemic
The current public health emergency is exacerbating a longstanding “homework gap” and requires immediate action by Congress
May 13th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic
Senators Press USDA for Answers, Immediate Solutions
May 12th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Renters during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Bill Would Authorize $100 Billion for an Emergency Rental Assistance Program to Help Renters Stay Housed During and After the Pandemic
May 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Murray, Heinrich, Democrats to Scalia: Do Your Job and Protect Workers Before Reopening the Economy
As the Trump Administration pushes to reopen economy, Senate Democrats insist that worker protections must come first
Apr 30th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Effort to Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway to Million-Dollar-Plus Earners in Coronavirus Relief Legislation
Legislation would unwind GOP changes in CARES Act that cost taxpayers $160 billion, were more than was given to hospitals and more than to state and local governments
Apr 28th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Administration to Fully Utilize Defense Production Act & Protect Veterans from COVID-19
“This Administration must prioritize VA’s sacred mission to care for our nation’s veterans who are especially vulnerable during this pandemic”
Apr 24th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Administration to Ensure Continuity of Food Supply by Supporting Farmers during Coronavirus Pandemic
Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue calls on administration to make temporary flexibilities on Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans permanent for the duration of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Apr 6th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout of Coronavirus Outbreak
Senators Propose Bold Plan to Lift Up Families Hurt by Crisis
Mar 18th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Helps Introduce Bill to Expand Free Coronavirus Testing
Legislation Would Expand Free Coronavirus Testing and Related Health Care Services to People on Private Insurance, in Medicare, Medicaid and for the Uninsured
Mar 13th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinIn Letter to Trump, Baldwin and Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed
Stimulus should focus on boosting working Americans, not corporate bottom lines
Mar 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Resolution to Overturn DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
DeVos’ rule eliminates more than $11 billion in relief to defrauded borrowers and guts critical borrower protections
Mar 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Backs Bill To Save Wisconsin Defense Contracts
Bill restores $3.8 billion diverted away from the Department of Defense for construction of the southern border wall.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Erik GunnU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Continues Efforts to Reverse Trump Decision to Divert Funding From Wisconsin Manufacturers to Fund Border Wall
Baldwin to Trump: “You are taking funding away from Wisconsin manufacturers that strengthen our national defense and create jobs.”
Feb 26th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Calling on EPA to Deliver on Promises Made in PFAS Action Plan
One Year after EPA Pledged to Act on PFAS Exposure, Key Parts of the Strategy Not Yet Implemented
Feb 14th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Raises Alarm on Trump Decision to Divert Funding From Wisconsin Manufacturers to Fund Border Wall
Oshkosh Defense and Fairbanks Morse to Lose Millions of Dollars Intended to Support Wisconsin Jobs and Strengthen National Security
Feb 14th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGabriella Suliga Launches Campaign to Flip Wisconsin State Assembly District 13
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Feb 13th, 2020 by Gabriella SuligaU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Feb 12th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Congressional Effort to Overturn DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
DeVos’ rule eliminates more than $11 billion in relief to defrauded borrowers and guts critical borrower protections
Feb 10th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC
Recent shootings across the U.S. underscore the need for action on this public health crisis
Nov 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Brown, Menendez Lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers’ Unions
GateHouse-Gannett merger will combine two of country’s largest newspaper chains
Nov 20th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Democrats Unveil New Report Detailing How Trump Administration Mismanaged Payments to Farmers for Trade Damages
New data shows how payments create deep inequities, benefiting farms that have experienced less trade damage
Nov 12th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Protect Health Coverage for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
Letter requests HHS and CMS to limit push of “junk” health insurance plans that cover less and cost more
Oct 3rd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Introduction of Legislation to Stop Use of Taxpayer Dollars at Trump Properties
"President Trump is a walking, talking, tweeting conflict of interest and it is wrong for him to line his own pockets with the abuse of taxpayer dollars."
Sep 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to FDA: Hold AveXis Accountable for Falsifying Data
Baldwin, colleagues slam pharmaceutical company for falsifying data on gene therapy that carries a record $2.1 million price tag
Aug 9th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Introduction of Legislation to Stop the Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border
The Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act would create clear, non-negotiable standards for the treatment of children in America’s care
Jul 12th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Congratulating U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on Historic Victory, Urges Equal Pay
"The U.S. women’s national soccer team brought our nation together and made us all proud winning their second straight World Cup."
Jul 10th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin: Census Should Stay on Schedule, Omit Citizenship Question
Senators Urge Secretary Ross To Print Census Materials Without Citizenship Question, Avoid Delays
Jul 1st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Colleagues to Introduce First Ever Bipartisan Senate Resolution to Honor the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
June 28, 2019 marks 50 years since brave Americans at New York’s Stonewall Inn stood up to oppression and discrimination
Jun 26th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators Baldwin, Casey, Murphy Warn That ACA and Medicaid Attacks Will Undermine Efforts to Lower Drug Costs for Families
Senators Send Letter to President Trump on His So-Called Commitment to lowering Drug Costs
Jun 21st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Comprehensive Reform to Address Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Prices
The Affordable Medications Act Would Hold Drug Companies Accountable For High Prices, Bring Down Costs for Seniors, Families and Taxpayers
Jun 12th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Effort Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
On June 1, 2017, President Trump announced his intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement – making the United States the only count ry to reject the climate accords
Jun 7th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion
May 23rd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce the American Cures Act and American Innovation Act
"As the granddaughter of an NIH-funded scientist, I have long championed strengthening our federal investments in Made in Wisconsin science and research."
May 6th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposed SNAP Rule
Proposed rule would bypass the intent of Congress in the 2018 Farm Bill and take food assistance away from families
Apr 1st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Take on Student Debt Crisis
Aid Student Loan Borrowers With Refinancing At Lower Interest Rate
Mar 19th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Inclusion of Contractor Back Pay in Upcoming Disaster Package
“Contractor workers and their families should not be penalized for a government shutdown that they did nothing to cause.”
Mar 11th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and John Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Economic Security
Bipartisan reform amends current bankruptcy law to better support veterans and their families experiencing financial hardship
Mar 7th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSchatz, Pocan Reintroduce Legislation To End Student Loan Debt Crisis
Support Grows With 40 Lawmakers Joining Schatz and Pocan
Mar 6th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure Child Care for All
The Child Care for Working Families Act would ensure high-quality, affordable child care for working families across the country
Mar 1st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Create State Public Health Care Option
State Public Option Act will allow states to create a Medicaid buy-in program for all their residents, regardless of income
Feb 15th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Debbie Stabenow and Sherrod Brown Introduce Legislation to Expand Medicare and Reduce Health Care Costs
"Wisconsinites have sent a clear message to Washington that they want us to work together to expand access to health care and lower costs."
Feb 13th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Rising Prescription Drug Prices
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation would counter most common delay tactics used by name-brand manufacturers to prevent lower-cost generic competition
Feb 8th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinForeign Relations Committee to Take Up Resolution Calling for Cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline and Supporting Ukraine Against Russian Aggression
"The United States and our allies in Europe must respond to Russian provocations with strength and resolve."
Feb 7th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron JohnsonU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Pay Federal Workers Affected by the Shutdown Immediately
"This government shutdown made it clearer than ever just how dedicated civil servants are to their jobs, and how vital those jobs are to the nation."
Jan 28th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Resolution to Recognize Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
Tax credit for workers gives financial boost to millions of Americans and their families, including more than 350,000 Wisconsinites
Jan 25th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinJohnson, Durbin Continue Push for Strong Response to Russian Aggression in Ukraine
"It has been two months since Russia seized three Ukrainian naval vessels and their crews in international waters, and still neither the vessels nor the crews have been returned to Ukraine."
Jan 24th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron JohnsonU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Resolution To Defend Constitutionality of Pre-Existing Condition Protections
"No parent should have to lay awake at night wondering if the health care they have today, for themselves and their children, will be there tomorrow."
Jan 18th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenate Passes Baldwin Supported Bill to Ensure Federal Workers Affected by Shutdowns Receive Retroactive Pay
Currently, 420,000 federal workers are being forced to work without pay, and another 380,000 federal workers were sent home over the holidays without pay
Jan 11th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
"This legislation is a commonsense solution to prevent the easy access of weapons for those that shouldn't have them."
Jan 9th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans that Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections
New Administration guidance encourages states to promote “junk” health plans that lack protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions and would increase costs for millions of Americans
Dec 20th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinMajor Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Cosponsored By Senator Baldwin Passes Senate
Baldwin: “An important step in the right direction to keep our communities safe and make the criminal justice system more just and fair.”
Dec 19th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Help Protect People’s Personal Data Online
Data Care Act will stop websites and apps from using personal data against users, protect user information from hacks and hold companies accountable for misuse
Dec 13th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinFollowing the Recent Federal Report, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Immediate Action to Combat Climate Change
Baldwin joins 24 Senate colleagues in backing the recent report and National Climate Assessment on the consequences of climate chang
Nov 29th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Halt Skyrocketing Drug Prices
New bill would hold drug companies accountable for high prices, bring down costs for seniors, families and taxpayers
Sep 7th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCould Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?
Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.
Aug 8th, 2018 by Scott GordonSenator Baldwin’s Bipartisan Measure to Support Rural Communities Included in Senate Farm Bill
Reauthorization of first responder grants includes funding for naloxone to help combat opioid abuse
Jul 6th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Works to Protect VA Watchdog
Senator Co-Sponsors Amendment to 2019 VA Funding Bill in Response to VA’s “Alarming Disservice to American Veterans and Taxpayers”
Jun 22nd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Rural EMS Agencies
The SIREN Act would reauthorize $20 million annually
May 24th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses President Trump to Rein in Offshoring and Bring Back American Call Center Jobs
Senators Call on President to Sign Executive Order Protecting American Call Center Jobs
May 3rd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Stabenow, McCaskill Lead 47 Senators in Calling on Trump Administration to Halt Expansion of Junk Health Insurance Plans
The Senators expressed their opposition to the proposed rule to expand junk plans, CMS-9924-P, ahead of the deadline for public comment on April 23, 2018.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators Baldwin, Collins, Durbin, Shaheen and Warren Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Boko Haram
Following the fourth anniversary of the kidnapping of more than 200 girls from school, Senators call on U.S. and Nigerian governments to defeat the terrorist organization
Apr 16th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins 32 Colleagues to Introduce Legislation that takes on Student Debt Crisis
Mar 22nd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Student Non-Discrimination Act
Legislation would help protect public school students from bullying, harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
Mar 21st, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Make Community and Technical School More Affordable
America's College Promise Act is an investment in workforce readiness and our economy
Mar 1st, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce SAFE Lending Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Practices in Payday Lendin
"We need the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to work for American consumers, not powerful Washington interests like the predatory payday loan industry."
Feb 14th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Effort to Warn VA Against Limiting Caregiver Support Services
Senators to VA: Do Not Redefine the Law to Take Away Caregiver Support for Disabled Veterans
Feb 8th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGOP Majority Once Again Fails to Fund the Government and Protect the Vulnerable
In response to the passage of the latest short-term Republican spending bill, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement:
Jan 22nd, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Nationwide Review of VA Providers in Light of USA Today Report
Dec 11th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force Letter Raising Alarm over Delay in Finalizing Critical Asian Carp Study
Senators express serious concerns over the timeline for implementing permanent measures to combat Asian carp
Nov 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Senate Great Lakes Task Force Letter to OMB Director Calling for $300 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in Next Year’s Budget
"Now is not the time to scale back our nation’s commitment to restore the Great Lakes environment and economy."
Oct 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators Baldwin and Nelson Call on Department of Education to Act on Student Loan Debt Relief Scams
Oct 18th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Colleagues to President Trump: We Must Do More for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Senators call for swift additional actions following devastating storms
Sep 28th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Call to Extend DACA Renewal Deadline for Dreamers in Wake of Storms
"An extension of the deadline would provide DACA recipients more time to collect the $495 application fee and gather the necessary documents to accurately complete the renewal application."
Sep 26th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Reform to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care and Preschool
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin helped introduce legislation to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and preschool for Wisconsin families.
Sep 19th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Trump’s Announcement to End DACA Program for Dreamers
"This move by the President is wrong."
Sep 5th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAs Health Care Debate Shifts, Senator Baldwin and Senate Colleagues Lead Milestone Effort to Bring Down Prescription Drug Prices
Landmark proposal introduced by group of key Senate Democrats to improve the Affordable Care Act by addressing skyrocketing drug prices
Mar 30th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin