Tammy Baldwin

One Year After Shopko Went Bankrupt

Virtual town hall of ex-workers talk about impact of retail chain's 2019 shutdown.

Baldwin, 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

Baldwin, 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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Loan Forgiveness Plan to Support Small Businesses Hurt By Coronavirus Pandemic

Legislation expands emergency support to keep businesses running and workers on the payroll throughout crisis

Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Ban Stock Buybacks, Put Workers on Boards Before Big Corporations Receive Stimulus Support

Companies That Repurchased Over $1 Billion in Stock Would be Subject to the Conditions Before Receiving Taxpayer Aid

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Mark Pocan Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Coronavirus Testing Kits for American Servicemembers in Middle East

Baldwin, 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

Baldwin Helps Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave; Small Business Support Legislation in Response to Worsening Coronavirus Crisis

PAID Leave Act builds on bipartisan agreement in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to ensure U.S. has a federal paid leave policy 

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Senate Action on Coronavirus Response Legislation

"This is an urgent public health emergency and the Senate needs to take action to support Wisconsin families, workers and small businesses."

Senators Must Pass Coronavirus Act

House passed relief bill goes to Senate, Johnson and Baldwin should support it.

Senator 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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Stands Up for Wisconsin Seniors with New Bipartisan Legislation

"Edith's Bill" Will Help Pay Back Senior Victims of Fraud

In 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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Resolution to Overturn DeVos Borrower Defense Rule

DeVos’ rule eliminates more than $11 billion in relief to defrauded borrowers and guts critical borrower protections

Survey Shows Support for Health Care Changes

4 of 5 respondents in state survey worry they won’t be able to afford health care in the future.

Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Baldwin calls for action to ensure that future generations will be able to carry on Wisconsin’s traditions of hunting, fishing and enjoying the great outdoors

Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder

Wisconsin more dependent on trade than most states, could face bigger downturn.

How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?

Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.

Nothing Changed After Molson Coors Shooting

Wisconsin's GOP legislators mourned publicly, but continue ignoring calls from Democrats to address gun violence.

Pocan, Gillibrand Announce Bill to End Rampant Outsourcing And Protect American Jobs

Coronavirus and Candor

While some Republican push Trump for action, Ron Johnson lets administration officials testify behind closed doors.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Insurance Companies to Put People over Junk Plan Profits Amidst Coronavirus Concerns

Baldwin: “When patients go without needed testing or treatment because of cost concerns, we are all placed at greater risk.”

Community Honors Shooting Victims

300 people, local pastors, government officials attend vigil for those killed at Molson Coors.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Advocates for Rural Broadband in Wisconsin

Senator joins bipartisan effort to fix USDA rural broadband program to allow more rural communities in need to access critical federal funding

329% Jump in State’s Antisemitic Incidents

Skyrocketing rise since 2015 in report by local Jewish Community Relations Council.

Baldwin Backs Bill To Save Wisconsin Defense Contracts

Bill restores $3.8 billion diverted away from the Department of Defense for construction of the southern border wall.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Sanders’ support rising among Democrats and tight races between Trump and each Democratic candidate for president

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Marco Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure American Infrastructure is Built to Last

The Built to Last Act helps ensure infrastructure can withstand extreme weather events

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Continues Efforts to Reverse Trump Decision to Divert Funding From Wisconsin Manufacturers to Fund Border Wall

Baldwin to Trump: “You are taking funding away from Wisconsin manufacturers that strengthen our national defense and create jobs.”

Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation

Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.

Senate Unanimously Passes Baldwin’s Bipartisan Bill to Support the Health and Wellbeing of Family Caregivers

Baldwin Calling on Trump Administration to Take Action and Support Wisconsin Hardwood Businesses Hurt by Trade War

“Wisconsin’s hardwood industry is facing severe challenges from the retaliatory tariffs China has placed on American hardwoods as part of the ongoing trade wars.”

Legislature Split on Violence Against Women Bills

Nationally the Violence Against Women Act has expired. In Wisconsin partisan split killing legislation.

Baldwin to Prioritize Great Lakes Icebreaker After Trump’s Budget Does Not Include Funding

Baldwin: “Inadequate icebreaking capacity in the Great Lakes is costing us thousands of American jobs and millions in business revenue”

Baldwin 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

GOP Pushes Fetal Personhood

Republican legislators introduce an amendment to the state constitution that gives personhood to fertilized eggs.

Pocan Condemns Pompeo Deportation of Hmong People

Baldwin 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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for War Powers Resolution that Passes Senate with Bipartisan Support

Bipartisan Senate Resolution Forces a Debate and Vote in Congress to Prevent War with Iran

Baldwin, Smith, Rounds & Fischer Launch New Senate Bipartisan Rural Working Group

Wisconsin Ethanol By-Product To Feed the World

First-of-its-kind export facility on the Great Lakes will take trucks off the road, make Midwest ethanol more competitive.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces $15.9 Million Federal Grant for Port Milwaukee

Baldwin secures federal investment to support Wisconsin workers, farmers and businesses

Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Close Orphan Drug Loophole

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Baldwin, Brown, Sanders Demand Answers From Amazon As Work-Related Injuries Continue To Rise

Senators Urging Amazon to Put Worker Safety Ahead of Profits, Prevent and Protect Employees from Workplace Injuries

The Courage of Mitt Romney

And the sad spectacle of Wisconsin Sen. Ron Jonnson.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Congressional Effort to Overturn DeVos Borrower Defense Rule

DeVos’ rule eliminates more than $11 billion in relief to defrauded borrowers and guts critical borrower protections

Baldwin Calls for Senate Action on House-Passed Bipartisan Legislation to Renew and Expand Funding for the Great Lakes

In Trump Acquittal, Wisconsin Legislators Divided

Johnson votes to acquit, is happy trial is over. Baldwin says republicans lack moral courage.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Her Judgment in Senate Impeachment Trial

Irrelevant If Trump Broke Law, Johnson Says

Wisconsin’s Republican Senator is voting against impeachment of president.

Organic Food Crisis Threatens State Farmers

Organic dairy farming boom is darn near a bust, affecting your choices at grocery stores.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Guest for State of the Union Address

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses Trump Administration to Prioritize Recruitment and Retention at Job Corps Centers

Baldwin worked to keep Blackwell Job Corps Center open in 2019 after Trump administration threatened permanent closure

Call Bolton to Testify, Baldwin Urges

Former National Security advisor’s book says Trump froze Ukraine aid to force Biden investigation and implicates Ron Johnson.

Baldwin, Peters, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Include New Great Lakes Icebreaker in Upcoming Budget Proposal

Senator Baldwin, Senate Democrats Reject Trump Middle East Plan, Urge Administration to Commit to Viable Two-State Solution

Senators: “A sustainable solution must support the legitimate rights, aspirations, and needs of both Israelis and Palestinians.”

“Gut Check Time” For Senators, Baldwin Says

Pushes U.S. Senate to let Bolton testify in Trump impeachment trial.

Gov. Evers Announces General to Oversee Wisconsin National Guard’s Corrective Action

Contact Information for Guard Ombudsman.

Trump Wants to Slash Social Security

If reelected will push for this. Has proposed $1.9 trillion cut in entitlement programs.

Evers Releases Anti-Vaping Agenda

Package of politics targets youth vaping, a “serious public health epidemic.”

Baldwin, Risch Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stand Up for America’s Dairy Farmers

Baldwin and Risch implored Commissioner Hahn to work with Congress to combat the misuse of dairy terms on non-dairy products.

How China Trade Agreement Impacts Wisconsin Farmers

China agrees to purchase $80 billion of US food, agricultural and seafood products.

Milwaukee Seeking $50 Million To Pay for DNC Security

Federal grant covers costs of police and fire during convention. 4,000 police officers expected.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Industries of the Future Bill

New Marquette Law School Poll finds majorities of Wisconsin voters disapprove of Trump foreign policy and killing of Iranian general

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes to Move USMCA Forward

Senate Committees Pass Trade Bill for Floor Vote

Gov. Evers Announces Ombudsman for the Wisconsin National Guard

War Powers Resolution Passes House, Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Senate Resolution to Force a Debate and Vote to Prevent War With Iran

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports USMCA

Improvements Include Many Changes Baldwin has Pushed for to Support Wisconsin Farmers and Workers

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors War Powers Resolution to Prevent War with Iran

State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing

Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Wins for Wisconsin in Bipartisan Defense Spending Legislation

Baldwin Helps Secure Federal Funding to Conduct Gun Violence Research For First Time in More Than 20 Years

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin has long supported funding for gun violence prevention research

It’s “Obvious” Senate Will Acquit Trump

So says Ron Johnson. “Horrifying” that any senators won’t be impartial, says Baldwin.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Working for Wisconsin in National Defense Authorization

Baldwin’s legislation to strengthen Buy America requirements, support American workers and manufacturers included in NDAA

Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Purdue Pharma to Cancel $1.3 Million Bonus for CEO

"By maintaining the aggressive incentive plan for Mr. Landau, the Board is showing that it does not recognize the role the incentive program played in accelerating the opioid crisis into a national tragedy."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Increase in Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Wisconsin Senators Provide Recommendations to White House for District Court Vacancy

U.S. House of Representatives Approves Senator Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform To Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs

The bipartisan FAIR Drug Pricing Act takes the first step to address skyrocketing prescription drug costs by requiring transparency from drug corporations

New Marquette Law School Poll finds no change in impeachment views following end of public testimony

Baldwin Bill Addresses Veterans’ Health

Help for veterans hurt by over-prescription of medications, high suicide rate.

Baldwin, Sullivan, Tester, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis

Senator Baldwin Leads Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on Building Community Resilience in the Face of Extreme Weather from Climate Change

Senate Democrats heard from experts, local officials on need to take action now to help communities rebuild after severe weather

Evers Orders National Guard Leader to Resign

Governor calls for sweeping changes in how sexual assault and harassment is reported, investigated.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on National Guard Bureau Report on Wisconsin National Guard

"Our Wisconsin National Guard service members deserve leadership of unmatched integrity and a work environment free of sexual assault, harassment and the fear of retaliation."

Gov. Evers Announces Sweeping Reforms Within Wisconsin National Guard

Gov. Evers Calls for Leadership Change; Signs Executive Order #62 relating to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Reporting Procedures, Investigation Protocols, and Accountability Measures in the Wisconsin National Guard

Poor Hit Again by Food Aid Cuts

Trump follows Walker model to cut more, as many as 25,000 in state will lose aid.

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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC

Recent shootings across the U.S. underscore the need for action on this public health crisis

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Rename New Richmond Post Office for World War II Veterans

"Captain Robert Harmon and Private John Peirson paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country during World War II."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls Out Trump Administration’s Efforts to Promote Junk Plans Under Questionable Legal Authority

This comes in response to links on the HealthCare.gov website that re-direct customers to third-party online brokers that sell junk insurance plans on their websites.

Baldwin, Brown, Menendez Lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers’ Unions

GateHouse-Gannett merger will combine two of country’s largest newspaper chains

New Marquette Law School Poll finds shifts in Wisconsin public opinion favorable to President Trump on impeachment and presidential election preferences

Trump holds small leads over each of four top Democratic candidates for president in head-to-head matchups in the new survey

Baldwin, Capito, Stabenow, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Trade Cheating

Play by the Rules Act Holds China Accountable for Ignoring Trade Rules and Harming American Workers and Businesses

How Republicans Became Anti-Train

The politics of resentment replaced business-oriented development, as Tommy Thompson would learn. Part 8 of series.

Senators Baldwin and Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Tax Reform to Boost Small Business Start-Up Growth

The bipartisan Support Our Start-Ups Act provides tax relief for new business start-ups

Baldwin, Democrats Unveil New Report Detailing How Trump Administration Mismanaged Payments to Farmers for Trade Damages

New data shows how payments create deep inequities, benefiting farms that have experienced less trade damage