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Baldwin Introduces Bill to Protect Wisconsinites from Predatory Wall Street Investors
Legislation holds Wall Street accountable, empowers workers, safeguards the financial system, and protects investors
Oct 15th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPocan, Warren Lead Lawmakers in Renewed Push to Stop Private Equity Looting
Oct 10th, 2024 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Baldwin, Shaheen Lead Bill to Make Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Breaks Permanent, Lowering Costs for Millions of Americans
Over 230,000 Wisconsinites benefit from Baldwin-backed enhanced tax credits, saving over $500 on average each month on health care
Sep 25th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Rolls Out Bill to Provide Relief for Wisconsin Small Businesses Impacted by Warm Winters
New bill comes after 2023-2024 winter low snowfall, many businesses in Northern Wisconsin suffering losses
Sep 12th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Rein in Private Equity in Health Care
Jul 26th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Calls on Biden Administration to Expand Free IRS Direct File Program
IRS Direct File pilot program saved taxpayers nearly $100 million in refunds and tax preparation fees
May 16th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge USDA to Strengthen Coordination in Avian Flu Outbreak Response
Letter comes after Baldwin called on Biden Administration to take immediate action to contain the avian flu outbreak and protect dairy farmers, producers, and consumers
May 7th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Leads Bill to Support Caregivers and Combat Workforce Shortages
Caregivers are widely underpaid, often living in poverty, leading to chronic shortage in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
Apr 16th, 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 Presses Biden Administration to Prioritize American Workers, Businesses in Review of Vietnam’s Nonmarket Economy Status
Changing Vietnam’s nonmarket economy status could threaten American workers and manufacturers, bolster China
Feb 1st, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Leads Bill to Expand Affordable Housing, Crack Down on Wealthy Investors Who Buy Local Homes
The Affordable Housing and Homeownership Protection Act would tackle housing crisis by creating millions more homes
Jan 31st, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling Out Amazon’s Mistreatment of Delivery Drivers
In 2021, nearly 1 in 5 drivers were injured on the job
Jan 10th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Continues to Push for Federal Funding to Rebuild the Blatnik Bridge
“By replacing the Blatnik Bridge, the project would exemplify the type of critical infrastructure project that was envisioned by Congress.”
Dec 18th, 2023 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 Joins Bipartisan Push to Stop Surge in Mexican Steel Imports and Support U.S. Workers
Increase in Mexican steel imports violates agreement and threatens American Steel industry jobs; surge in imports has already contributed to plant closures
Dec 13th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Ensure Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes
Nov 30th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Statement Regarding Humanitarian Aid to Civilians in Gaza
Nov 4th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Push Biden Administration to Correct Inflation Reduction Act Guidelines that Undercut U.S. Manufacturers
Senators push to ensure that the steel and iron in solar projects are produced in the United States
Nov 2nd, 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, Risch Push FDA to Crack Down on Lab-Grown Imitation Dairy Products
Letter builds on Baldwin's longstanding effort to stand up for farmers and stop the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products using dairy names
Sep 12th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Murray, Underwood Lead Bill to Protect Women’s Retirement Security
Women’s financial security lags behind with retirement savings at 83% of male counterparts
Aug 8th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Corporate Investors That Buy Up Local Homes, Drive Up Housing Prices
Legislation would restrict tax breaks for private equity firms and other large outside investors that buy up thousands of homes in local communities, putting homeownership out of reach for many Wisconsinites
Jul 11th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Collins, Pingree Lead Call for PFAS Funding in 2023 Farm Bill
Bipartisan group calls for Farm Bill to include Baldwin-led Healthy H2O Act to help rural communities, farmers struggling with PFAS contamination
Jun 27th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators Baldwin, Murray Introduce Legislation to Create Reproductive Health Travel Fund
Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act would help women who lack access to abortion care in states like Wisconsin offset the cost of travel-related expenses to get the care they need
Jun 22nd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Backs Legislation to Protect Americans’ Right to Contraception, Safeguard 60 Years of Settled Precedent
Right to Contraception Act comes as Supreme Court threatens to roll back fundamental rights in the wake of Dobbs decision
Jun 15th, 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 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 Cosponsors, Votes to Advance Bipartisan Railway Safety Legislation
Legislation will improve freight rail safety, help prevent future train derailment disasters like East Palestine
May 10th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Combat the Child Care Crisis, Support Working Families
Over the last three decades, the cost of child care has increased by 220%
May 1st, 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 Leads 22 Colleagues in Calling on FDA to End Discriminatory Blood Donation Policy
Mar 23rd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Braun Lead Bill to Require Transparency for Skyrocketing Drug Prices
Bipartisan FAIR Drug Pricing Act comes as median price of a new drug costs more than $222,000/year
Mar 22nd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin 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 BaldwinSenators Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Americans
Healthy H20 Act would help the 43 million households who rely on groundwater through private wells get tools to test their water and address emerging contaminants like PFAS
Mar 15th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Press Walgreens, Put National Pharmacies on Notice to Ensure Access to Mifepristone
As confusion brews about legal access to mifepristone—a safe and effective drug approved by FDA 20+ years ago—Senators press top pharmacy chains on plans to ensure strongest possible access for patients
Mar 14th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators Baldwin, Murphy Lead 32 Colleagues Urging Biden Administration to Limit Availability of Junk Health Care Plans
Junk plans can deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions and don’t have to cover essential services like maternity care, prescription drugs, substance use disorder treatment and emergency room care
Feb 22nd, 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 Reintroduces Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs & Expand Access to Insurance for Millions More Americans
An estimated 8.9 million Americans have lower premiums thanks to enhanced tax credits passed in Inflation Reduction Act & the American Rescue Plan Act
Jan 24th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Call for Urgent Release of LIHEAP Home Heating Aid
Bipartisan Coalition of 31 Senators Urge Biden Administration to Swiftly Make LIHEAP Funds Available to States
Oct 17th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators 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 BaldwinBaldwin, 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 BaldwinSenator Baldwin Leads Senate Resolution Commemorating Workers’ Memorial Day
Apr 28th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness
Legislation would ensure Tribal Nations have equal access to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resources to prepare for public health emergencies
Apr 1st, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Fertilizer Production
Increasing domestic production would stabilize the rapidly increasing price of fertilizer
Mar 30th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator 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
Baldwin 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 BaldwinSenator Baldwin Calls on FDA to Change Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies to Address National Blood Supply Shortage
The Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood supply shortage this week, posing risk to patients
Jan 13th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Supports Legislation to Give Every American Lifesaving N95 Masks
More than 50 Democratic Colleagues Sponsor the Masks for All Act in the House and Senate
Jan 12th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senators Baldwin, Smith, Kaine Press Biden Administration to Ensure Easy Access to COVID-19 Rapid Tests
In a Letter to Department of Health and Human Services, Senators Urge Additional Action to Streamline Access to At-Home Testing
Jan 7th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Supports Reintroduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Guarantee Tribal Health Authorities Access to the Strategic National Stockpile
Indian Health Service and other tribal health organizations currently lack guaranteed, direct access to federal repository of drugs and medical supplies for emergencies. Legislation would allow the Indian Health Service, tribal health authorities, and urban Indian organizations to access the Strategic National Stockpile and help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 5th, 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 BaldwinBaldwin, Brown Lead Colleagues in Urging USTR to Support American PPE Production by Ending Tariff Exclusions for PPE From China
Imposing Duties on PPE from China will Restore Vulnerable Supply Chains, Support American Companies that Retooled Their Production Facilities to Increase Production of Life-Saving Products
Oct 21st, 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 BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reintroduces Bipartisan National Scenic Trails Parity Act
This bipartisan legislation will provide Wisconsin scenic trails with improved management and access to additional funding
Oct 7th, 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
Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging the Department of Education to Continue to Bolster Federal and State Oversight of Student Loan Servicers
Growing markets offer export opportunities
Sep 14th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Calls For Rejecting Purdue Pharmacy Bankruptcy Plan
Plan shields Sackler family, gives top company executives $5.4 million in bonuses.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesTammy Baldwin Is All About The Beer
Senator wins attention with Wisconsin beer, not for the first time.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Bruce MurphySenator 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
Baldwin, Risch, Welch, Simpson Stand Up for America’s Dairy Farmers
Bipartisan, bicameral DAIRY PRIDE Act fights back against non-dairy products that are mislabeled as milk, yogurt and cheese
Apr 22nd, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Braun, Smith, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Transparency In Prescription Drug Price Increases
FAIR Drug Pricing Act takes the first step to address skyrocketing prescription drug costs
Mar 23rd, 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 BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Urge Robust Funding for State and Local Governments to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
Public health experts have estimated that a minimum of $8.4 billion is needed for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts
Nov 23rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Urge Administration to Send Medical Staff to Support States with Rise in Coronavirus Infections
This week hospitalizations due to coronavirus infection peaked in at least 22 states, and 23 states currently have over 1,000 patients hospitalized with coronavirus (COVID-19) infections
Nov 13th, 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 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 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 Leads Colleagues to Urge Judge to Reject $3.5 Million Bonus for CEO of Bankrupt Purdue Pharma
Executives Involved in Wrongdoing Should Not be Paid Before Families Devastated by the Opioid Company's Actions, Senators Say
Sep 21st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin to FDA: Maintain Public Trust in COVID-19 Vaccine Decisions by Making Reviews Transparent
"Full transparency throughout the review and authorization process is essential to countering real or perceived politicization and building public confidence in any approved vaccine."
Sep 16th, 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 BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces New Legislation to Support Millions of Americans Who Have Lost Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
Over Six Million Workers Have Lost Access to Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sep 10th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Calls for Trump Administration to Enforce USMCA Dairy Provisions
"It is imperative that Canada and Mexico deliver upon their agreed upon commitments related to dairy products."
Sep 7th, 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 Joins Effort to Prevent Pharmaceutical Companies from Price Gouging COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments
Senators’ legislation will ensure taxpayer-funded COVID-19 vaccines and treatments are accessible, affordable, and available to all
Aug 6th, 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