Tammy Baldwin

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

The Herb Kohl Way

"Living a life full of good deeds and service.' Hundreds gathered to honor US Senator and Bucks owner.

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

Wisconsin Lawmakers Call for Gaza-Israel Ceasefire

Nationwide, about 180 state and local officials have signed on to a letter to the Biden administration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace

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

Possible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line

KRM project, killed in 2011, would connect lakefront communities in southern Wisconsin.

Senator Baldwin Statement on Passing of Senator Herb Kohl

Herb Kohl Passes Away

Former U.S. Sen. Kohl, 88, also a philanthropist, businessman and longtime Bucks owner, dies after brief illness.

Announcement of The Passing of Herb Kohl

Statement from the Herb Kohl Foundation.

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Baldwin-Sponsored Bill Funds Local Veterans Service Officers

Officers help veterans access services. Bill passed US Senate unanimously.

Senator Baldwin Statement on the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War

30th Street Corridor Could Win $50 Million Grant

Milwaukee plan for old industrial corridor and nearby residents a finalist for federal grant.

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

Peace Activists Target Tammy Baldwin, Praise Mark Pocan

But how far apart are senator and congressman on Israel, Hamas and Gaza?

Evers, Baldwin Announce $140 Million For Expanded Internet Access

Federal ARPA funds will help connect communities in Wisconsin with a 'critical need.'

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

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

Senator Baldwin’s Bill to Increase Access to Lifesaving Cancer Screenings Advances in Senate

Bipartisan legislation reauthorizes program that has provided breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to over six million women

Wisconsin Democrats Propose State Protections For Same-Sex Marriages

Proposal follows 2022 federal law, overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Would strike 2006 constitutional amendment.

Baldwin Helps Advance Bipartisan Bill to Address Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis

Legislation includes Baldwin-led initiative to train first responders to prevent overdoses, combat opioid-related infectious diseases, and improve health of expecting mothers and children

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announces New Investments to Help Expand Access, Affordability, and Adoption of High-Speed Internet

Senator Baldwin Votes to Strengthen National Security, Support Service Members, and Stand Up to China

Baldwin 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

Airport Gets Federal Funds for Runway Rehab

Mitchell International Airport awarded $8.7 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Baldwin, Grassley, Ernst Team Up to Lower Fertilizer Cost for Farmers

Over 30 percent of last growing season’s input costs were spent on fertilizer, yet farmers have little insight into how prices are determined

Baldwin Delivers Over $11 Million to Keep Wisconsinites Safe on the Road

Funding for eight Wisconsin communities from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Baldwin Pushes to Provide Milwaukee Residents Tools to Compete Against Wealthy Out-of-State Investors in Housing Market

As of last year, out-of-state landlords owned over 7,000 single family homes in Milwaukee, up 50 percent since 2017 and 476 percent since 2005

Senator Baldwin Statement on Emergency National Security Funding; Calls for Border Deal

Baldwin: “We owe it to the American people to find a compromise that helps secure our border and stops the flow of fentanyl into our communities – and I am committed to being part of the solution”

Wisconsin Wins Grants To Study Five New or Expanded Rail Routes

Studies will design routes to Madison, Green Bay, Eau Claire as well as expanding existing service.

Baldwin Announces Big Step Towards Expanding Rail in Wisconsin

Project preparation funding comes from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Baldwin, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Communities Hurt by Chinese Trade Cheating

Legislation would direct millions in trade violation duties to communities to use for economic development

WisGOP Secures Election Integrity with Poll Worker Signups

Senator Baldwin Brings Home Over $1.8 Million to Support Coastal Communities in Wisconsin

Investments will increase future resilience to weather and climate events

Senator Baldwin Backs Wisconsin’s Application for Federal Funding to Replace the Blatnik Bridge

Baldwin: “The bridge is a crucial link between Minnesota and Wisconsin, supporting our supply chain, commuters, and visitors”

Gov. Evers, Gov. Walz Seek Second Federal Grant to Replace Critical Superior-Duluth Bridge

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $38 Million to Improve Airports in Wisconsin

Funding to bolster safety and improve connectivity from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Ensure Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes

Baldwin, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Response to Harmful Algal Blooms

Climate change accelerating algae growth on Great Lakes, hurting ecosystems, outdoor recreation, and local economies

Like Trump, Derrick Van Orden Supports Full ACA Repeal

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announce $1.9 Million Federal Grant to Aid Wisconsin Entrepreneurs

Funds will support legal, financial advice for more than 1,100 businesses

Voting Reforms Offer a Moral Choice

Proposals for fair maps and expanded voting opportunities enhance democracy.

Gov. Evers, First Lady Encourage Wisconsinites to Take Care of Mental Health During the Holiday Season

Baldwin Pushes to Crack Down on Big Oil Mergers and Prevent Price Hikes at Pump for Wisconsinites

Baldwin, 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

Officials Condemn Neo-Nazi March in Madison

Blood Tribe, a growing white supremacist group, chanted that 'Israel is not our friend.'

Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say

They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.

Senator 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

Senator Baldwin Votes to Keep Government Open, Avoid Devastating Impacts for Wisconsin Families and Economy

Legislation also extends Farm Bill programs that Wisconsin’s agricultural communities rely on

Poll Shows Biden-Trump Toss Up In Wisconsin, But Others Outperform Trump

Latest Marquette University Law School poll shows preference for Haley, DeSantis versus Biden.

Baldwin, Colleagues Push President Biden for More Information Around Strategy to Defeat Hamas, Protect Civilians in Gaza

Baldwin Helps Bring Home Nearly $6 Million for Wisconsin Farmers and Rural Businesses to Cut Energy Costs

Less Than A Year Now Until Several High Stakes Elections

Campaigns are ramping up in anticipation of November 2024 election.

Federal Grant Will Make Massive Port Project Bigger, More Flexible

Plus: New car wash planned at Midtown Center.

Baldwin, Colleagues Statement Regarding Humanitarian Aid to Civilians in Gaza

Baldwin, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Internet in Rural America

Senator Baldwin Delivers Additional $9.3 Million for Port Milwaukee

Baldwin-secured federal investments will support Made in Wisconsin workers, goods, and businesses

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership with 10 Wisconsin Communities to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement as Part of Investing in America Agenda

New partnership will help communities access funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for lead service line removal and replacement

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

Baldwin Successfully Pushes VA to Pay Earned Benefits to Up to 650 Veterans After Doctor Misdiagnosed Conditions

Baldwin has been advocating for new exams, proper compensation, and an investigation into doctor for 2 years

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

Baldwin, Kennedy Push for Strong Buy America Policies in NDAA

Buy America provisions help strengthen national security, support Wisconsin manufacturers and workers, and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains

Senators Baldwin, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Recognize Role of Southeast Asian Diasporas’ Contribution in Vietnam War

The Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act provides resources for removal of landmines and unexploded ordnances left behind in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos

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

Ezekiel CDC Shows Off Foreclosed Home Rehabilitation

Ezekiel VP Jim Gaillard shows off work to Sen. Tammy Baldwin, DCD Commissioner Crump

Baldwin Pushes DOJ to Help Address Steep Decline for Crime Victims Fund

Wisconsin DOJ faces 41% reduction in funding for crime victim assistance in FY2024

Baldwin Statement on Emergency Funding to Address Child Care Crisis, Curb Opioid and Fentanyl Epidemic

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Support Organic Dairy Farmers

Baldwin Announces Over $101 Million to Lower Energy Costs for Wisconsin Families

Baldwin-backed LIHEAP funding will assist low-income families ahead of the winter season

Baldwin Announces Wisconsin Selected as a Tech Hub

Wisconsin designated as Biohealth Tech Hub under the Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act

Baldwin Presses Biden Administration to Get Patients, Providers Answers on COVID Test Fraud

Baldwin: “CMS must continue to protect the integrity of Medicare by rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse like these scams”

Baldwin Pushes for Increased Border Security to Stop Flow of Fentanyl into U.S.

In letter to President Biden, Senators push for increased funding to secure ports of entry along southwest border

Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urging President Biden to Continue Working to Rescue American Hostages

Baldwin Calls for Replenishment of Iron Dome and U.S. to Stand Ready to Provide Additional Munitions to Israel

Minocqua Brewery Super PAC Sues to End Voucher Schools

Suit charges they violate state Constitution and are destroying public education.

Baldwin and Bipartisan Group of Senators Pushing Biden Administration to Officially Freeze Iranian Assets

Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup

Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.

Senators Baldwin, Collins Recognize National Loggers Day with Bipartisan Resolution

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Largest Ever Clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to Address Milwaukee Area of Concern

Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding agreement between EPA and partners will invest an estimated $450 million to cleanup of nearly two million cubic yards of contaminated sediments

Senator Baldwin Gets Job Done, Successfully Pushes SEC to Crack Down on Predatory Hedge Funds and Better Protect Main Street

New rule includes major provisions of Baldwin’s Brokaw Act, named for Wisconsin village that dissolved after predatory investors closed local paper mill

Senator Baldwin Statement on Freezing Iranian Assets

Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Immediate Action to Support Ukraine

As Russia bombs hospitals, schools, churches, and homes, Senators push to support Ukrainian people against Putin’s illegal war

How Rich Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?

Most are poorer than average members of Congress. Then there’s Ron Johnson.

Senator Baldwin Helps Secure Funding to Improve Public Safety in Southeastern Wisconsin

Funding will strengthen crime prevention, reduce recidivism, and support victims

Senators Baldwin and Capito Applaud Proposed Rule to Increase Rail Service Reliability, Help Lower Costs for Businesses and Consumers