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Sean Duffy Is Odd Pick to Run Department of Transportation

Former Wisconsin congressman has little management experience or interest in the issue.

Full-Speed Ahead For Sean Duffy To Serve As Transportation Secretary

Former Wisconsin congressman finds bipartisan support, discusses policy during confirmation hearing.

Walz Tells Wisconsin Democrats It’s ‘All Gas and No Brake’ Through Election Day

In Green Bay appearance, Walz says Trump's comments on use of military on critics are 'un-American.'

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

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

Baldwin, 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

Senator Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Bill to Boost Menopause Research, Expand Training and Awareness Around Menopause

Baldwin 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

Baldwin, Manchin, Brown Lead Effort to Close Tax Loophole and Make Private Equity Pay Their Fair Share

On Tax Day 2024, Senators introduce bill to eliminate carried interest tax loophole and make wealthy fund managers pay what other American workers do

Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Extend Great Lakes Protections

Bipartisan bill extends the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and increases funding to protect the Great Lakes

Senator 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

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Strengthen Border Security and Stop Flow of Fentanyl

The Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act will increase staffing and technology to detect and stop the flow of fentanyl coming across the border

Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Investigation Into the Transport of Iranian Oil in Violation of U.S. Sanctions

Investigation would enforce U.S.-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil; Iran funds terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas with oil revenue

Baldwin 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

Baldwin 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.”

Baldwin, 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

Baldwin, Colleagues Statement Regarding Humanitarian Aid to Civilians in Gaza

Baldwin Leads Legislation to Help Protect Americans from Flu

The flu hospitalizes hundreds of thousands of Americans and causes tens of thousands of deaths each year

Proposed Bill Would Require Political Ads With AI-Enhancements To Be Labeled

AI-generated content makes it increasingly easy to generate video or audio of something that didn't actually happen.

Baldwin 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

On Anniversary of Tyler Clementi’s 2010 Death, Baldwin, Murray Pocan Renew Push to Pass Anti-Harassment Legislation

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023 comes as harassment and bullying, especially of LGBTQ+ community, on the rise

Baldwin Calls to Pass Bill to Protect the Freedom to Vote and Strengthen Our Democracy

Freedom to Vote Act comes as state legislators introduced over 320 bills in 45 states in 2023, including Wisconsin, to restrict voting rights

Baldwin, Murray, Underwood Lead Bill to Protect Women’s Retirement Security

Women’s financial security lags behind with retirement savings at 83% of male counterparts

State Democratic Convention Hails Victories

Speakers call for fair maps by 2024 and Biden and Baldwin victories.

Baldwin, Booker Express Concerns about Uganda’s “Anti-Homosexuality Act” and its Devastating Impact on the Ugandan People and Public Health Programs

Baldwin 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

Baldwin 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

Baldwin Cosponsors, Votes to Advance Bipartisan Railway Safety Legislation

Legislation will improve freight rail safety, help prevent future train derailment disasters like East Palestine

Baldwin 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

Baldwin 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%

Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Doctors Can Provide Legal Abortion Care

Baldwin Joins Colleagues, Introduces Bill to Fully Fund High Need Schools, Special Education

Baldwin and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Lower Drug Costs and Hold Big Pharma Accountable for Price Hikes

Baldwin Leads 22 Colleagues in Calling on FDA to End Discriminatory Blood Donation Policy

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

Baldwin, 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

Baldwin, Blumenthal Lead 47 Members in Introducing Legislation to Restore and Protect Americans’ Right to an Abortion Nationwide

Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023 is the comprehensive response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, would restore reproductive rights to the millions of Americans currently living in states with abortion bans

Baldwin Joins Colleagues, Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger

Senators 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

Senator 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

Senator 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

Senator 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

Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race

Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.

Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President’s Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World

Senator Baldwin Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Key Program Aimed at Improving Rural Health Care

Senator Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on Russia to Release Brittney Griner From Wrongful Detention

Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues Sounding Alarm on Monkeypox Outbreak, Highlighting Inequities of Vaccine Access

Senator Baldwin Cosponsors and Supports Passage of Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding

Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Women’s Right to Travel Across State Lines to Seek Abortion Care

Baldwin, Colleagues Urge DHS, FBI to Notify State and Local Law Enforcement of Rising Threats Against Election Workers

Senators 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

Baldwin, 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

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

Baldwin, Maloney, Hassan, King, Fitzgerald Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Group in Calling on Drug Manufacturers to Make Naloxone Available Over the Counter

Letters to seven major manufacturers of naloxone come as the U.S. experienced more than 100,000 overdose deaths in a single year

Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Calling for Expansion of Eating Disorder Treatment for Service Members and Military Families

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

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Extend School and Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Fertilizer Production

Increasing domestic production would stabilize the rapidly increasing price of fertilizer

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Urging Administration to Help Unite Ukrainian Children with American Adoptive Families

Senator 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.”

Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Utilize E15 Fuel, Biofuels to Drive Down Costs for Americans

As U.S. Bans Russian Oil, Baldwin Calls for Expansion of American Biofuels

New bipartisan legislation opens up the use of clean, American-made renewable fuels that are available right now to replace banned Russian oil

Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Senate Resolution to Hold Putin Accountable for War Crimes, Human Rights Abuses in Ukraine

Resolution calls for investigation of Putin as war criminal

Baldwin, Klobuchar, Capito, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Eating Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment

The Anna Westin Legacy Act will permanently authorize the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, which provides training on how to identify eating disorders and support patients in recovery

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

Senator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Ease U.S. Export Shipping Backlogs, Boost Wisconsin Exports

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

Senator 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

Baldwin, Colleagues Press Meta on Failure to Address Election-Related Misinformation and Disinformation as Jan. 6 Anniversary Approaches

Evers, Democratic Governors Push US Senate For Voting Rights Bill

Votes of 'Americans across the country will be suppressed,' 17 governors warn.

Baldwin 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.”

With 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

In Letter to Facebook, Baldwin, Klobuchar, and Capito Request Information on How Instagram Promotes Posts Glorifying Eating Disorders to Younger Users

U.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

Baldwin Joins Introduction of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Call to Bolster Ports Infrastructure Funding in Upcoming Build Back Better Legislation

Senator Baldwin Pushes SBA to Speed Up Relief to Struggling Live Event Venues

Senator Baldwin Supports Introduction of Safe Gun Storage Act

Senator Baldwin Joins 28 Senators Urging Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East

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.

Sen. Klobuchar’s Housing Plan

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Senator 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

Baldwin 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

Pocan Announces Joint Economic Committee Appointment

Bipartisan Bashing of Ron Johnson

His latest hoax, that ‘fake Trump protesters’ led Capitol riots, called 'disgraceful.’

Senator Johnson Continues to Seek Answers About Capitol Breach, Sends Senate Leaders Unanswered Questions to be Addressed

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Colleagues to Call on Biden Administration to Fully Fund Community Development Block Grant Program

Baldwin Helps Introduce Bill Raising Minimum Wage to $15

The Raise the Wage Act would boost wages for nearly 32 million Americans

Senators Baldwin, Klobuchar, Peters Urge Tech Industry Leaders to Combat Coronavirus Vaccine Misinformation

Senate Passes Baldwin’s Bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act

Bipartisan Bill Ensures Great Lakes Will Be Protected for Future Generations

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Colleagues to Urge Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act

Baldwin, 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

Baldwin, 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

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce COVID-19 Relief Bill to Support Small Businesses

Baldwin Seeks Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help

40 U.S. Senators Urge Trump Administration to Make LIHEAP Funds Available to States

Amy Coney Barrett Is Not Pro-Life

She opposes Affordable Care Act and ignores guidelines for masks, social distancing.

Baldwin 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

Baldwin, 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."

Baldwin 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.”

Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on VA Secretary Wilkie to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for America’s Veterans During the Pandemic