Tammy Baldwin

Baldwin Delivers $8.6 Million to Clean Up Contaminated Properties Across Wisconsin, Spur Economic Revitalization

Funding for five Wisconsin communities comes from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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

Moore, Baldwin, Shaheen, McBath, and Kuster Introduce Mental Health and MAMA Act

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congresswomen Lucy McBath (D-GA) and Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH) introduced the Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable (MAMA) Act, which would require commercial and governmental health insurance plans that offer services related to mental health and substance use disorders to offer these, with no co-pay from the onset of regular pregnancy care through one-year postpartum.

Baldwin Pushes Railroads to Address Staffing Shortages that Compromise Safety and Service for Americans

Major railroads cut nearly 30% of employees over ten-year period

Senator Baldwin Brings Home Over $1.2 Million to Help Wisconsin Farmers and Rural Businesses Cut Energy Costs

Baldwin Votes to Boost Passenger Safety, Protect Consumers, and Support Aviation Workforce in Bipartisan FAA Bill

Baldwin secured key provisions to connect veterans with aviation jobs, phase out PFAS firefighting foam, and protect against foreign security threats in bill

Senators Baldwin, Casey, Collins Introduce ‘Esther’s Law’ to Ban Deadly Water Beads and Protect Kids

Bill named for 10-month-old Esther Jo Bethard of North Prairie, WI, who passed away after swallowing a stray water bead

Baldwin Announces Over $17.7 Million to Tackle Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis in Wisconsin

Wisconsin receives increased funding following the passage of Baldwin-led legislation

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

Baldwin Notches Wins for Wisconsin in Senate Farm Bill Framework

Bill supports Wisconsin farmers and bolsters rural communities

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

Baldwin Delivers Over $83 Million to Replace Lead Pipes, Expand Access to Safe Drinking Water

Federal investment comes from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Baldwin Backed Legislation to Crack Down on Fentanyl Traffickers Heads to President’s Desk

Senator Baldwin Votes to Protect Americans, Support Allies, and Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Civilians

Baldwin Announces $4.9 Million to Protect and Restore Wisconsin’s Coastal Habitats

Funding from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will increase resilience to climate change and extreme weather events

Senator Baldwin Honors the 54th Anniversary of Earth Day with Senate Resolution

Baldwin Blasts CNH Industrial for Laying Off Over 200 Workers in Racine while Company Makes Record Profits, Pays CEO $18 Million

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

Tammy Baldwin Announces $5.4 Million Raised in Q1

Baldwin Announces $5.7 Million for Western Tech to Increase Access to Good-Paying, In-Demand Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

Baldwin fought to fund the program in latest government funding bill

Senator Baldwin Delivers Nearly $2 Million to Keep Wausau Families Safe from Lead Contamination

Funding from Baldwin-supported bipartisan bill will help identify and get rid of lead-based paint

Baldwin and Gallagher Push to Create Program to Boost Research into China, Russia, and Other Adversaries and Competitors

The Open Translation Center Authorization Act would invest in publicly-available translated materials from countries critical to U.S. security

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $2.6 Million for Rural Airports in Wisconsin

Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding will boost capacity and increase safety

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Veterans, Wisconsin Military Families, and National Security in Annual Funding Package

Baldwin successfully included support for Wisconsin military installations, investments for Veteran mental health, and resources to stay ahead of threat of China

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Improve Safety for Bicyclists and Pedestrians and Honor Wisconsinite Killed in Bike Accident

Senator Baldwin Delivers an Additional $50 Million for Community-Driven Projects

Direct support comes on heels of $211 million delivered to Wisconsin earlier this month

Timmerman Airport to Receive Federal Funding for Control Tower Renovations

Baldwin, Braun Lead Bipartisan Bill to Ease Barriers to Farmland Ownership for Next Generation

Seniors aged 65 and older own more than 40% of the agricultural land in the United States and cost remains major barrier for next generation

Baldwin, Welch Introduce Legislation to Give Relief to Victims of Fraud, Scams, Theft, and Disasters

Baldwin Rolls Out Bill to Lower Costs for First-Time Homebuyers

Second Inhaler Company Caps Prices at $35 a Month After Baldwin’s Investigation into High Costs

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Law Enforcement, Public Safety Leaders in Government Funding Bill

Baldwin Brings Home Over $39 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades to Reconnect Wisconsin Communities

Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that fund the projects and fought for Wisconsin investments

Baldwin Notches Wins for Wisconsin Farmers, Rural Communities, Water Infrastructure, and Tribes in Annual Funding Legislation

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

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

Senator Baldwin Successfully Pushes White House to Protect Airplane Passengers with Disabilities

Proposed changes advance priorities outlined in Senator Baldwin’s Air Carrier Access Amendments Act

Baldwin Calls on Biden to Fund Wisconsin Tech Hub, Applauds State’s New Application

Push comes after Baldwin helped secure Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub under the CHIPS and Science Act

League of Conservation Voters releases National Environmental Scorecard for Wisconsin’s congressional delegation

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Big Corporations Shrinking Products Without Reducing Prices

Earlier this week, Senator Baldwin also introduced bill to stop big corporations from price gouging consumers

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving $1 Million for Affordable and Emergency Housing

This will be the first project in the State of Wisconsin to merge crisis beds with permanent affordable-rate housing

Senator Baldwin Leads Bill to Crack Down on Big Corporations Price Gouging Americans

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Providing Grant to Support Wisconsin’s Regional Biohealth Tech Hub

Baldwin Successfully Pushes Biden Administration to Support Northern Wisconsin Businesses Hurt by Lack of Winter Snow

Businesses in areas designated by the federal Small Business Administration can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Jefferson Stepping Down from RPW Executive Director Post

Senator Baldwin Brings Home Nearly $120 Million for Clean Drinking Water in Wisconsin

Funding through Baldwin-backed Infrastructure Law will help communities rebuild water infrastructure, address PFAS, replace lead pipes

Senator Baldwin Calls on House to Pass Bill that Cracks Down on Fentanyl Traffickers

The bipartisan FEND Off Fentanyl Act passed the Senate as part of the national security package

Baldwin, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Safeguard Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Survivors in the Coast Guard

Last year, Baldwin pushed the Coast Guard for accountability for decades-long hidden reports of sexual assault

Baldwin Votes to Support Our Allies, Deliver Humanitarian Aid, and Disrupt Flow of Fentanyl

Baldwin calls out Republicans’ playing politics with the border, pushes the Senate to take action

Senator Baldwin Calls on HSHS to Consider Delaying Closure, Be More Transparent, and Prioritize Patients and Employees

Baldwin: “The closure of a rural hospital is a serious matter and requires a thoughtful transition”

Baldwin Successfully Pushes Biden Administration to Ensure Use of U.S. Aid Follows International Humanitarian Law

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Wisconsin in Federal Aviation Administration Legislation

Senate Commerce Committee advances Baldwin priorities to strengthen aviation workforce and improve safety

Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Extend Great Lakes Protections

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

Baldwin Votes for Border Security Compromise

Sen. Baldwin, Rep. McCollum Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River

Bill will establish Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative to improve resilience to floods, boost water quality, stop invasive species

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate $8 Million Federal Grant to Help Support Trucking Industry

Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Border and Immigration Compromise

Baldwin Calls on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Tax Cut for Wisconsin Families and Businesses

Bipartisan plan restores major provisions of Child Tax Credit, supports Made in Wisconsin manufacturers

Baldwin 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

Baldwin, 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

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 Helps Deliver Nearly $1.5 Million to Connect Wisconsin Students with Good-Paying Jobs

Baldwin 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

Senator Baldwin Demands Big Pharma Stop Unfair Practices that Reduce Competition, Raise Prices for Inhalers

Action comes after Baldwin helped launch investigation into efforts by companies to manipulate the price of asthma inhalers

Baldwin Helps Deliver $700,000 to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers and Rural Businesses

Wisconsin Leaders Applaud $1 Billion Investment for Blatnik Bridge

Baldwin fought for two years to secure Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for critical project for regional economy

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $3.5M to Lower Price at the Pump

Funding from the Baldwin-supported Inflation Reduction Act will expand access to clean biofuels and support Wisconsin agriculture economy 

Press Release: Gov. Evers Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Urges Legislative Action to Address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis, Announces Interagency Council on Mental Health

Wisconsin’s Workforce Challenges Focus of Gov. Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Celebrates More Than $1 Billion Federal Grant to Replace Blatnik Bridge

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $1 Billion to Replace the Blatnik Bridge

After two years of advocating, Baldwin delivered Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to replace vital bridge for Wisconsin's economy and safety

Senator Baldwin Marks 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade; Leading Fight to Restore Reproductive Rights

Senator Baldwin leads 48 Senators on legislation to restore right to abortion

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome Vice President Harris to Wisconsin on 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to Wisconsin on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Law Enforcement and First Responders Back Baldwin’s Bill to Help Address Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis

Support grows for Baldwin’s bipartisan bill to ensure first responders have training and resources to prevent overdose deaths

Senator Baldwin Pushes Biden Administration to Support Wisconsin Communities Receiving Migrants

“Wisconsin communities need appropriate resources to provide services to help all Wisconsinites stay safe and thrive”

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

Nearly 800 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at YMCA’s 27th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

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

Senator Baldwin Brings Home $1.5 Million for Wildfire Research

Findings will help improve early detection, support emergency response, and keep communities safe

Baldwin, Johnson Lead Senate in Passing Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Senator Herb Kohl

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, Van Orden Lead Wisconsin Delegation in Introducing Bill to Rename Tomah VA after Wisconsin Veteran Jason Simcakoski

In 2016, Senator Baldwin passed “Jason’s Law” to strengthen VA’s opioid prescribing guidelines and provide safer pain management to veterans

Senators Baldwin, Colleagues Launch Investigation into Pharmaceutical Companies’ High Price of Asthma Inhalers

Asthma alone kills 3,500 people every year, and nearly all of these deaths are preventable with regular treatment and affordable care

Baldwin Delivers $1 Million for the Village of Oregon’s New Public Library

Baldwin secured funding for the new library in the 2023 government funding bill

In 2023, Senator Baldwin Delivered for Wisconsin

Senator Baldwin Calls on Biden Administration to Approve Wisconsin’s Broadband Expansion Plan and Make Additional Federal Investments Available for Families and Businesses

Proposal comes after Baldwin successfully secured more than $1 billion for Wisconsin to expand access to high-speed internet

Senator Baldwin Statement on Passing of Senator Herb Kohl

Announcement of The Passing of Herb Kohl

Statement from the Herb Kohl Foundation.

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Senator Baldwin Statement on the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War

Baldwin Announces Milwaukee Selected as Finalist in New Economic Development Program; Opens Door to Up to $50 Million Investment

Recompete Program was created by Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act to help distressed communities create and connect people with good jobs

Baldwin Delivers $27 Million to Help Grow Wisconsin’s Agricultural Businesses

Baldwin-backed partnership between Wisconsin and USDA will build resilience in food supply chains, support agriculture businesses, and grow the economy

Senator Baldwin’s Law to Support Made in America Freight Railcars on Track to Implementation

Baldwin got her SAFE TRAINS Act included in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to prohibit railcars from being manufactured or built in China

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 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