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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
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 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
Apr 16th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, 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
Apr 15th, 2024 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 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, Murray, Underwood Lead Bill to Protect Women’s Retirement Security
Women’s financial security lags behind with retirement savings at 83% of male counterparts
Aug 8th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Young, Kaine Introduce Bill to Boost Career and Technical Education, Connect People with Good-Paying Jobs
Bipartisan bill ensures that career and technical education is included in federal data to help improve career readiness programs, meet the needs of the economy, and expand skilled workforce
Jul 13th, 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 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
May 16th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin 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 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 BaldwinBaldwin Calls on Meta to Confront Drug Trafficking, Human Smuggling on Platforms
Feb 16th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
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 BaldwinBaldwin, 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
May 16th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senators Baldwin, Smith, Kaine Press Biden Administration to Ensure Easy Access to COVID-19 Rapid Tests
In a Letter to Department of Health and Human Services, Senators Urge Additional Action to Streamline Access to At-Home Testing
Jan 7th, 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 JanneneBaldwin 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.”
Oct 22nd, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWith 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 Joins 28 Senators Urging Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East
May 17th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senate Passes Baldwin Resolution Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month
Mar 4th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Helps Introduce Bill Raising Minimum Wage to $15
The Raise the Wage Act would boost wages for nearly 32 million Americans
Jan 27th, 2021 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
Johnson Sends Letter Urging Talks for U.S.-Taiwan Trade Agreement
Oct 1st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Baldwin, 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 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.”
Sep 9th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses in Wisconsin
Sep 8th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, 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 Urge Senate to Reject Conditioning Federal Funds to Schools on Re-Opening In-Person
Jul 31st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, 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, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities
In the wake of Trump's threat to deploy more federal agents, Senators press Department of Justice and Homeland Security heads on accountability and legal authorities for militarized interventions in American cities
Jul 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Helps Introduce $430 Billion Coronavirus Relief Legislation to Address National Child Care and Education Crises as Democrats Urge Republicans to Act on Bold COVID-19 Relief
Bill will provide relief to students and families and ensure child care providers, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities can continue to provide quality services to children and students across the country
Jul 15th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call for $32B in Transit Funding in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package
As stay-at-home orders continue across the country, public transit agencies are faced with decline in ridership, steep revenue losses
Jul 9th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator 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 BaldwinFollowing SCOTUS Ruling, Senators Lead Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Jun 17th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce $50 Billion Bill to Address Child Care Crisis
Jun 4th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Inspector General Audit of OSHA’s Inadequate Enforcement Amid Growing Worker Illnesses and Deaths During COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite Heightened Risk for Workers, Agency Has Drastically Reduced Investigation and Enforcement Activities During Crisis
May 28th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, 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 Group of Senators Urging USDA to Target Relief to Local Farmers in Finalized Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Earlier this Month, Senators Outlined Steps that USDA Can Take to Ensure that CARES Act Relief Programs Reach Local Farmers
May 1st, 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 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, Murray, Colleagues Press President Trump For Answers on Mismanagement of the Strategic National Stockpile
"It should not take public pleas from governors or letters from congressional delegations for states to obtain the supplies they need."
Apr 15th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call on SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses ASAP
Apr 10th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
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 BaldwinU.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
Feb 13th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Feb 12th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Trump’s Decision to Kill
The President seems to have gotten away with murder, just like he said he would.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Bill ChristoffersonU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors War Powers Resolution to Prevent War with Iran
Jan 7th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin and Representative Bera Lead Effort to Support Working Students
The Working Students Act will allow students that must work while in college to complete their degrees more quickly and with less debt
Oct 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Working to Create National Criminal Justice Commission
Oct 16th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.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 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 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 Fights Trump Administration Closure of Blackwell Job Corps Center in Forest County
Blackwell has supported Wisconsin’s Northwoods economy with 54 good paying jobs and job training for disadvantaged youth since 1964
Jun 11th, 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 BaldwinAfter Trump Administration Moves to Close Blackwell Job Corps Center, Senator Baldwin Takes Action to Protect Northwoods Job Training Program
Bipartisan legislation will block administration from removing funds from successful job training program serving Forest County since 1964
Jun 6th, 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 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 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 BaldwinAFP-WI Ad Campaign Thanks Reps. Kind and Gallagher, Targets Tariffs
The bill would give Congress a vote on certain tariffs proposed by a president before they can take effect.
Mar 5th, 2019 by AFP WisconsinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Pharmaceutical Companies to Explain Skyrocketing Insulin Prices
Senators: “It is clear that these steep price increases are resulting in patients lacking access to the life-saving medications they need.”
Feb 6th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Pay Federal Workers Affected by the Shutdown Immediately
"This government shutdown made it clearer than ever just how dedicated civil servants are to their jobs, and how vital those jobs are to the nation."
Jan 28th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.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, 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 Joins Legislation Calling on President Trump, Future Presidential Nominees to Release Tax Returns
Measure would give insight into foreign deals, increase transparency
Jan 4th, 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 BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Recognizing June As Pride Month
June is LGBTQ Pride Month
Jun 29th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Moves Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Legislation Forward
Reauthorization of Carl D. Perkins CTE Act will raise the quality of Career and Technical Education programs at schools in Wisconsin and across the country
Jun 26th, 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 BaldwinSenators Tammy Baldwin and Tina Smith Lead Colleagues to Call for Hearing on Trump Administration Nominee to Lead the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Trump administration nominee lacks pensions-related experience
Jun 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 BaldwinThe Unique Candidacy of Mike McCabe
And why his campaign for governor is attracting an army of volunteers.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Geoff DavidianU.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 Supports Anti-Bullying Legislation
Safe Schools Legislation Would Require School Districts Across the Country to Develop and Implement Locally Driven Anti-Bullying Policies
Mar 20th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Aims to Block President Trump’s Plan to Allow Insurers to Sell Junk Plans with Legislation to Guarantee Protections for Pre-existing Conditions
“The Fair Care Act is an opportunity for lawmakers to keep their word on guaranteed protections for pre-existing conditions.”
Mar 5th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to Health Insurers: Step Up Response to Opioid Epidemic
Baldwin Joins Senate Colleagues in Writing Letters to 10 of Nation’s Top Health Insurers
Mar 5th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Government Accountability Office Review of Trump Administration’s Failure to Meaningfully Address Opioid Epidemic
The Administration Has Done Little since Declaring the Crisis a Public Health Emergency
Jan 31st, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges FCC Chairman Pai to Delay Vote Rolling Back Net Neutrality Rules
Letter Follows Reports that Bots may have Filed Hundreds of Thousands of Comments to FCC During Net Neutrality Policymaking Process
Dec 4th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Invest $45 Billion to Address Opioid Cris
Senators call on President Trump to support the legislation, join in strengthening local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts
Oct 25th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Amendment to Prohibit Tax Cuts from Increasing the Deficit
"I just do not think it’s right to make the middle class pay for tax breaks for the top 1%..."
Oct 19th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Colleagues to President Trump: We Must Do More for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Senators call for swift additional actions following devastating storms
Sep 28th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Call to Extend DACA Renewal Deadline for Dreamers in Wake of Storms
"An extension of the deadline would provide DACA recipients more time to collect the $495 application fee and gather the necessary documents to accurately complete the renewal application."
Sep 26th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAfter Charlottesville Attack, Baldwin and Twenty-Three Senators Press DHS on Trump Administration’s De-emphasis of Domestic Terrorism Efforts
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and a group of 23 other Senators are pressing the Department of Homeland Security on questions arising from the Trump Administration’s apparent de-emphasis on protecting Americans from domestic terrorism.
Aug 19th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Congressional Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Overhaul VA Appeals Process
Bipartisan VA reform now heads to President’s desk to be signed into law
Aug 18th, 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 BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Stabilize Health Care Marketplace
The Trump Administration is causing chaos in the health insurance marketplace by refusing to commit to payments provided by the ACA
Jul 7th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Committee Passage of Measure to Modernize VA Appeals Process
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approves bipartisan legislation, now heads to full Senate for vote
Jun 29th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Servicemembers and Families from Financial Shams
The Military Consumer Enforcement Act would enhance CFPB’s ability to enforce consumer protections for servicemembers
Jun 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWisconsin Needs Investments, Not Cuts, in Workforce Development and Career and Technical Education
The President’s budget cuts core job training programs by 40% in 2018 alone, cuts funding for career and technical education grants
Jun 13th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Robust Funding for Job-Training to Help Older Wisconsinites Return to the Workforce
Trump’s FY 2018 budget proposes to completely eliminate the critical Senior Community Service Employment Program
Jun 5th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators Baldwin, Markey, Menendez, Shaheen Call for Increased Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic
"We request that the FY2018 appropriations bill reflect the magnitude of this public health crisis by increasing federal investment in addressing opioid and all substance use disorders across HHS agencies."
May 18th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin and Representative Bera Lead Effort to Support Working Students
The Working Students Act will allow students that must work while in college to complete their degrees more quickly and with less debt
May 17th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinHistoric, Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress
Despite major advances in equality for LGBT Americans the majority of states still do not have explicit LGBT non-discrimination protection laws.
May 2nd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Continued Broadband Deployment in Rural Communities
Millions of rural consumers are still not seeing widespread affordable standalone broadband services
Apr 17th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
VA appeals process has not been updated since 1933, more than 450,000 appeals are currently pending
Mar 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Democratic Senators Call TrumpCare Disastrous for Battle Against Opioid Crisis
American Health Care Act would jeopardize coverage for 24 million Americans, including 2.8 million suffering from a substance use disorder
Mar 21st, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Renews Bipartisan Effort to Raise the Quality of Career and Technical Education
Numerous career and education groups support the Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce Act.
Mar 15th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Hirono and Blumenthal Lead 25 Senators in Urging Trump Administration to Make Fighting Hate Crimes a Major Priority
Both a recent spike and longer-term trends show increases in discrimination, harassment and violence against members of minority communities
Mar 2nd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests European Union Support to Combat the Fentanyl Crisis
In Milwaukee County, overdose deaths involving Fentanyl increased by nearly 500% since 2011
Feb 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Help “Blue Water” Navy Veterans
Bipartisan reform would require VA to provide benefits to veterans exposed to Agent Orange
Feb 22nd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Demands Answers About Outrageous Price Hike For Lifesaving Anti-Overdose Drug
"...this startling price hike is very concerning."
Feb 8th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Brown, Shaheen to Trump: Don’t Pull the Rug Out from Under States Fighting Opioid Crisis
As states apply for $1 billion in grants made available by 21st Century Cures Act, ACA repeal would pull $5.5 billion away from needed addiction services
Feb 3rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinFollowing Additional Concerns on Congressman Price’s Financial Transactions, Baldwin and Senate Democrats Call For SEC Investigation Into Potential Violations of STOCK Act and Insider Trading Laws
In new letter, Senator HELP Democrats call on SEC for formal investigation
Jan 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Amendment to Prohibit ACA Repeal from Increasing the Deficit
“Let’s not use this fast-track process to add to our deficit.”
Jan 10th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senators Introduce Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Seniors
Legislation would help cut costs for nearly 41 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D and boost Medicare savings
Jan 6th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Legislation Calling on President-Elect Trump, Future Presidential Nominees to Release Tax Return
Measure would give insight into foreign deals, increase transparency
Jan 5th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinNew Marquette Law School Poll finds Clinton leading Trump by 6 percentage points in Wisconsin; Senate race is virtually tied
Among Wisconsin likely voters, 46 percent support Hillary Clinton and 40 percent support Donald Trump.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Marquette UniversityWill President Hillary Clinton Heal Divide?
Her opportunity is great… if she can overcome her flaws.
Oct 27th, 2016 by John TorinusReintroducing Ryan Solen, Paul Ryan’s election opponent
In short, Ryan Solen is a rising star.
Oct 16th, 2016 by Ryan SolenRyan Solen on the Vice Presidential Debate and about his debate with Paul Ryan
Pence claimed Kaine was attacking him but Trump made all the statements Kaine mentioned.
Oct 5th, 2016 by Ryan SolenBlack Husky Brewing Opens
See inside the new Riverwest brewery.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneWho Knew? Tim Kaine Is An Urbanist
Democratic V-P choice supported transit, opposed cul-de-sacs, urban sprawl.
Jul 27th, 2016 by Angie SchmittStatement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Conclusion of the First Night of the Democratic National Convention
"Our great speakers spoke of a better America where everyone, regardless of their race, religion, creed, sexual orientation, or who how they identify has a fair shot to get ahead."
Jul 25th, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinStatement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Sen. Tim Kaine Being Nominated for Vice President
"Tim Kaine has a decorated public service record and has always put the American people first, not special interests and big dollar donors," said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning.
Jul 23rd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin