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Baldwin Introduces Bill to Prevent Fentanyl Trafficking Through U.S. Transportation Networks
Legislation would boost detection of illegal drug smuggling by air, sea, rail & road
Oct 2nd, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Increase Oversight on Foreign Investment in U.S. Farmland
Legislation builds on Baldwin’s work to increase transparency and scrutiny of foreign purchases of farmland
Sep 11th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Introduces Bill to Improve Tracking of Foreign Investment in American Farmland
Legislation builds on Baldwin’s work to scrutinize foreign-owned farmland and protect rural communities, food supply, and national security
Jan 30th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin and Colleagues Demand VA Step Up and Protect Veterans from Prescription Drug Abuse
Senators push VA to enforce existing protections for veterans seeking prescription opioids, ensure community care program administrators and providers meet Department standards
Dec 15th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Bill to Cut Insulin Costs for Millions More Americans
Baldwin helped pass legislation to cap the cost of insulin for seniors at $35 per month, now working to address the cost for others
Nov 16th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Leads Call to Expand Access, Lower Cost of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
More than two-thirds of voters across parties support birth control pills being sold over-the-counter
Oct 30th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Pushes for Increased Border Security to Stop Flow of Fentanyl into U.S.
In letter to President Biden, Senators push for increased funding to secure ports of entry along southwest border
Oct 20th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin and Bipartisan Group of Senators Pushing Biden Administration to Officially Freeze Iranian Assets
Oct 13th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senators Baldwin, Capito, Tester, Cramer Introduce Bill to Increase Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders
Legislation will help recruit and retain volunteer first responders with affordable housing incentives
Jun 14th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Mental Health Resources for Farmers, Rural Communities
Farmers' suicide rate is three and a half times higher than the general population
May 18th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to End Corrupt Stock Trading Activities by Members of Congress
70% of American support banning members of Congress from holding individual stocks
Apr 19th, 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
Senator 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 BaldwinSenator Baldwin Votes to Deliver Earned Health Care and Benefits for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Jun 16th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Crisis, Get Formula on Shelves ASAP
Baldwin and colleagues call on infant formula manufacturers to increase production, prevent future supply chain disruption, and get formula to parents
May 16th, 2022 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 Joins 28 Senators Urging Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East
May 17th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses in Wisconsin
Sep 8th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans’ Prescription Drugs
“USPS needs to immediately cease operational changes that are causing mail delays so that veterans do not needlessly suffer from illnesses exacerbated by delayed medication deliveries.”
Aug 17th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, 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 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 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 BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis
May 20th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator 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, 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 Introduce Bill to Sustain Rural Broadband Connectivity during Coronavirus Pandemic
The Keeping Critical Connections Act would appropriate $2 billion for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help small broadband companies provide critical internet connectivity for students and their families during the coronavirus pandemic
Mar 24th, 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 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 BaldwinBaldwin, Sullivan, Tester, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis
Dec 11th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Support for Legislation to Stop Veterans from Being Punished for VA Miscalculations
Bipartisan bill would prevent VA from holding veterans responsible for benefits overpayment
Dec 2nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Amendment to Fight Methamphetamine Abuse Passes Senate
The amendment increases funding for the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program to $13 million.
Nov 4th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Working to Extend Long Term Funding for Community Health Centers
With funding set to expire next month, bipartisan group of Senators call for immediate passage on CHIME Act
Oct 23rd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Expanded Access to Care and Resources for Families with Alzheimer’s
Bipartisan Group of Senators Ask CMS to Launch Campaign to Educate Alzheimer’s Clinicians, Patients and Families about Resources Available to Them
Oct 18th, 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 Requests Data from Trump Administration on Consequences of Texas V. United States Prevailing
Letter to Azar, Mnuchin Stresses Risk in Upending Health Care System, Need to Understand Ramifications if Obamacare is Gutted
Aug 1st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Casey Introduce Legislation to Restore Navigator Funding and Make It Easier for Americans to Sign Up for Quality, Affordable Health Insurance
The Trump administration has slashed funding for health care enrollment assistance by more than 80 percent
Jun 19th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Casey Introduce Legislation to Restore Navigator Funding and Make It Easier for Americans to Sign Up for Quality, Affordable Health Insurance
The Trump administration has slashed funding for health care enrollment assistance by more than 80 percent
Jun 19th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bill to Strengthen TRIO Programs That Assist First-Generation, Low-Income Students Seeking a College Education
Bipartisan legislation would reauthorize programs that assist hundreds of thousands of students to achieve their dream of a college education
Jun 14th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Fights Trump Administration Closure of Blackwell Job Corps Center in Forest County
Blackwell has supported Wisconsin’s Northwoods economy with 54 good paying jobs and job training for disadvantaged youth since 1964
Jun 11th, 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 BaldwinAfter Trump Administration Moves to Close Blackwell Job Corps Center, Senator Baldwin Takes Action to Protect Northwoods Job Training Program
Bipartisan legislation will block administration from removing funds from successful job training program serving Forest County since 1964
Jun 6th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Legislation to Undo Tax Hike on Gold Star Families Passes Senate
"This bipartisan legislation is a much-needed fix to the 2017 law that unfairly raised taxes on these hardworking families and I’m proud to see it pass the Senate."
May 24th, 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 Bipartisan Legislation to Undo Tax Hike on Gold Star Families
“This bipartisan legislation is a much-needed fix to the 2017 law that unfairly raised taxes on these hardworking families.”
May 8th, 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 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 BaldwinReps. Kind, Sensenbrenner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Manage and Prevent the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin
The Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act will support state and tribal efforts to develop and implement management strategies and support research regarding the causes of chronic wasting disease.
Mar 6th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Jim SensenbrennerU.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 BaldwinU.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 BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Community Health Center Funding
"We need to provide funding for our community health centers so they can continue providing care to thousands of Wisconsinites."
Jan 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses VA for Answers on Misuse Of Suicide Prevention Funds
The VA has spent less than one percent of its budget for suicide prevention
Jan 4th, 2019 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 BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce USA RIGHTS Act to Reform Secretive Warrantless Spy Program
Bill Reforms FISA Sec. 702 to Protect Americans' Security AND Liberties, Reduce Secret Law and Focus Spy Program on Foreign Threats
Oct 24th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPresident Trump Signs Baldwin-Backed Bipartisan VA Accountability Reform Into Law
Jun 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Servicemembers and Families from Financial Shams
The Military Consumer Enforcement Act would enhance CFPB’s ability to enforce consumer protections for servicemembers
Jun 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin