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Baldwin Introduces Bill to Give Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs $50,000 Tax Break
A recent survey found that small business owners spend an average of $40,000 to get their businesses off the ground
Sep 26th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, 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 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 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 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, Colleagues Statement Regarding Humanitarian Aid to Civilians in Gaza
Nov 4th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
Oct 30th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinOn 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
Sep 22nd, 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 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 Backs Bill Protecting Service Members’ Access to Abortion & Reproductive Health Care Services
May 16th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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%
May 1st, 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 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, 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
Mar 8th, 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 BaldwinBaldwin Calls on Meta to Confront Drug Trafficking, Human Smuggling on Platforms
Feb 16th, 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 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 BaldwinSenator Baldwin, 80+ Senators Send Letter Requesting Biden Admin Swiftly Advance NATO Applications for Sweden & Finland
NATO’s expansion will send a clear message to Putin that the free world stands ready defend our values and sovereignty
May 24th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Leads Senate Resolution Commemorating Workers’ Memorial Day
Apr 28th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
Apr 12th, 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 BaldwinBarrett Appears Before U.S. Senate
Mayor's nomination as Ambassador to Luxembourg reviewed by Senate committee.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWith 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
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Pushes for Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment Period, President Biden Delivers
Baldwin Supports President Biden's Executive Actions to Increase Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care
Jan 28th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin’s Bipartisan Bill to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Signed into Law
The new law will provide more tools to identify and shut down fraudsters who hurt borrowers
Dec 23rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinHouse Passes Senator Baldwin’s Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams
Baldwin’s reform heads to President Trump to be signed into law
Dec 7th, 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 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 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 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 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
Senator 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 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 BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce $50 Billion Bill to Address Child Care Crisis
Jun 4th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Requests Funding to Study Opioid Crisis
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is behind a push for better data collection and monitoring of opioid use
May 22nd, 2020 by Isiah HolmesBaldwin, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis
May 20th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Jeanne Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid Funding in Coronavirus Relief Package
As COVID-19 Increases Isolation and Stress, Senators Ask for $2 Billion to Combat Opioid and Substance Use Crisis
May 19th, 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 Joins Senate Democrats in Calling on VA to Develop COVID-19 Testing Strategy at Facilities Nationwide
Lawmakers Press VA Secretary to Set Example for a National Testing Strategy
May 7th, 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, 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 Leads Call for Emergency OSHA Standard to Protect Essential Workers in COVID-19 Response Legislation
"If we do not mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, it will continue to spread in the community and endanger the public at large"
Apr 16th, 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, Shaheen Call for No Junk Plans Act and Enrollment Assistance in Economic Stimulus Response Legislation
Legislation would overturn Trump's expansion of junk health insurance plans that don't provide comprehensive health care coverage
Mar 21st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Tell Trump to Immediately and Fully Use All Defense Production Act Authorities to Mobilize War-Scale Manufacturing Effort of Respirators, Ventilators, Test Kits, Other Medical Equipment
President has only invoked part of one title in Act, and refused to deploy Act's full powers to incentivize industry, retool private manufacturing capabilities; Senators also urge Trump to stop xenophobic references to COVID-19
Mar 20th, 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 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 Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Close Orphan Drug Loophole
Feb 12th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.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 Joins Bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus
Feb 6th, 2020 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 BaldwinBaldwin, Shaheen, Warner Call Out Trump Administration for Giving Third Party Websites Free Rein to Push Consumers into Junk Health Insurance Plans
Letter Highlights Need for Oversight of Third-Party Health Care Brokers Which Steer Individuals Towards Junk Plans For High Commission Payments
Oct 23rd, 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 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 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 BaldwinBipartisan Support Grows for Baldwin’s Reform Inspired by Wisconsin Teenager
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act will provide health insurance coverage for children born with congenital anomalies or birth defects
Jul 22nd, 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 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 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 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 Joins Female Senators to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
May 21st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan PFAS Accountability Act
Many communities in Wisconsin are facing concerning levels of PFAS chemicals in their drinking water
May 9th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Simplify and Decrease the Costs of Tax Preparation and Filing
Taxpayers spend an average of 11 hours preparing and filing tax returns and pay $200 for tax preparation services
Apr 12th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Braun, Shaheen, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Student Debt Relief Scams
Bipartisan reform provides more tools to identify and shut down fraudsters who hurt borrowers
Apr 11th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and All Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution To Save Pre-Existing Condition Protections And Health Care For Millions
Senate Resolution Would Reverse Trump DOJ Decision To Support Striking Down Our Entire Health Care System
Apr 2nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Implement Farm Bill Dairy Improvements for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
Senator Baldwin pushed for several other important changes to the 2018 Farm Bill to address the needs of dairy producers.
Apr 1st, 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 Pressing for Answers on Reports of Efforts to Weaken Contamination Standards for PFAS
Letter Comes in Response to Media Reports that DOD is Pushing for Weaker Cleanup Guidelines for PFAS
Mar 25th, 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 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. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans with Pre-existing Conditions
Bill would stop Trump Administration scheme to promote “junk” health plans that lack protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions and would increase costs for millions of Americans
Feb 14th, 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 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 Supports Back Pay Fairness Act to Reimburse Federal Workers — with Interest
"It’s only fair that if the federal government can charge you interest for being late on your taxes, then it should be paying interest on late paychecks."
Jan 28th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinJohnson, Shaheen to Introduce Resolution Congratulating North Macedonia, Greece on Renaming Agreement
"I applaud Athens and Skopje for peacefully resolving their naming dispute."
Jan 25th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron JohnsonJohnson, 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 Introduces Legislation To Allow Medicare To Negotiate Prescription Drug Prices And Lower Costs For Seniors
Legislation would allow Medicare to negotiate the best possible price of prescription drugs, to cut costs for nearly 43 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D. Current law only allows for bargaining by pharmaceutical companies but bans Medicare from doing so
Jan 9th, 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 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 BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Recognizing June As Pride Month
June is LGBTQ Pride Month
Jun 29th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAhead of Open Enrollment, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses HHS on Navigator Funding
In past years, the federal grant process for Navigators was underway by April, but as of today, CMS has yet to put out a formal call for grant applications.
Jun 25th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinHistory Favors Walker’s Reelection
Two-thirds of 20th century U.S. candidates attempting a fourth consecutive gubernatorial win succeeded.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Dr. Eric OstermeierU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Call to Stand Up for American Cheese Producers
Continues Fight to Protect Wisconsin Producers in Ongoing Trade Negotiations
May 15th, 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 BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Call on Administration to Take Immediate Action to Reduce Price of Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug
“No police officer, no firefighter, no public health provider, and no person should be unable to save a life because of the high price,” wrote the lawmakers.
Apr 20th, 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 Announces New Funding for Wisconsin to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
Bipartisan Funding Agreement Includes $3 Billion Increase to Fight the Crisis
Mar 22nd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.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 Calls on President Trump to Provide Information on Political Appointees Serving in Key Drug Policy Positions
Letter to President Follows Report that 24-Year-Old with No Relevant Work Experience Served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Jan 18th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Slow Revolving Door Between the Pharmaceutical Industry and Federal Agencies
"Patients, families and the public need to have trust that the DEA and FDA are working for them, not powerful Washington interests."
Nov 2nd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Allow Medicare to Negotiate Prescription Drug Prices and Lower Costs for Seniors
Legislation would allow Medicare to negotiate the best possible price of prescription drugs, to cut costs for nearly 41 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D
Aug 1st, 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 Applauds Investments in Wisconsin to Address the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
Senator Baldwin announced funds for Wisconsin at community roundtable in Superior on the heroin and opioid epidemic
Aug 31st, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin