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| https://www.speaker.gov/video/merry-christmas-our-military | Merry Christmas to our Military | 2018-12-24 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | To all of our men and women around the world this holiday season, especially those of you from the great state of Wisconsin, I know it is said many times many ways: thank you for your service. You and your families are never far from our thoughts. How blessed we are to live under the cover of your protection. Merry Christmas. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://duffy.house.gov/media-center/enewsletters/saturday-snapshot | Saturday Snapshot | 2018-12-22 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Sean Duffy | D000614 | duffy.house.gov | legacy | Dear Friends, There has been a lot going on in our neck of the woods of Wisconsin, and I wanted to take a moment to share some of the latest news with you! Top Five In The Nation...Number One In Our Hearts There are a lot of reasons to be proud to be from Wisconsin; it's hands down the best place to work, raise a family, or vacation in the country. But we're also leaders when it comes to Christmas tree production! That means that Wisconsin continues to bring joy to families across the country this season. ClickHERE or the image below to celebrate Wisconsin's proud Christmas tree production! Our Nation Deserves Border Security At my recent townhall meeting at Northcentral Technical College in Antigo, I discussed the need for our nation to have a secure border. There are too many families across our nation who have lost loved ones because of the meth and heroin that pours over our southern border. In fact, at a recent Law Enforcement Roundtable, Wisconsin law enforcement leaders told me that even though our state is more than 1,000 miles away from Mexico, more than 90% of the meth and heroin in our community can be traced back to Mexico. This is unacceptable. Click HERE to watch a short interview with Eau Claire's Channel 18 about the need for border security. More Town Halls! Not only did we have a productive townhall meeting in Antigo, but it was great to chat with folks in Eagle River and Medford as well. It's important that we routinely get the opportunity to discuss the issues face to face. Click HERE or the image below to "like" and SHARE our recent town hall pics! Spring Isn't THAT Far Off! Great Opportunity For College Students Or Recent Grads Attention college students or recent grads: my Washington DC office is now accepting applications for Spring internships. It's a great way to serve your community and get involved in the pol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://duffy.house.gov/media-center/enewsletters/saturday-snapshot-0 | Saturday Snapshot | 2018-12-22 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Sean Duffy | D000614 | duffy.house.gov | legacy | Dear Friends, There has been a lot going on in our neck of the woods of Wisconsin, and I wanted to take a moment to share some of the latest news with you! Top Five In The Nation...Number One In Our Hearts There are a lot of reasons to be proud to be from Wisconsin; it's hands down the best place to work, raise a family, or vacation in the country. But we're also leaders when it comes to Christmas tree production! That means that Wisconsin continues to bring joy to families across the country this season. ClickHERE or the image below to celebrate Wisconsin's proud Christmas tree production! Our Nation Deserves Border Security At my recent townhall meeting at Northcentral Technical College in Antigo, I discussed the need for our nation to have a secure border. There are too many families across our nation who have lost loved ones because of the meth and heroin that pours over our southern border. In fact, at a recent Law Enforcement Roundtable, Wisconsin law enforcement leaders told me that even though our state is more than 1,000 miles away from Mexico, more than 90% of the meth and heroin in our community can be traced back to Mexico. This is unacceptable. Click HERE to watch a short interview with Eau Claire's Channel 18 about the need for border security. More Town Halls! Not only did we have a productive townhall meeting in Antigo, but it was great to chat with folks in Eagle River and Medford as well. It's important that we routinely get the opportunity to discuss the issues face to face. Click HERE or the image below to "like" and SHARE our recent town hall pics! Spring Isn't THAT Far Off! Great Opportunity For College Students Or Recent Grads Attention college students or recent grads: my Washington DC office is now accepting applications for Spring internships. It's a great way to serve your community and get involved in the pol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3072 | Rep. Moore Statement on the #TrumpShutdown | 2018-12-22 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Moore Statement on the #TrumpShutdown f t # e Saturday, December 22, 2018 Urban Milwaukee Congresswoman Washington, D.C. -- Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in response to the partial government shutdown, which began at midnight: share: f t Rep. Gwen Moore Urban MilwaukeeWashington DC Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in response to the partial government shutdown, which began at midnight: President Trump's tantrums have forced the nation into political and economic chaos. His behavior and this shutdown are inexcusable. A reasonable, bipartisan compromise has already passed the Senate. For the sake of our nation and the good of the public, House Republicans and President Trump need to do their job, fund the government, and put an end to this mess. To read online,cilckhere. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3070 | Rep. Moore Fights to Re-Enfranchise Incarcerated Americans | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Yesterday,Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI)introduced H.R. 7359, the Voter Information and Access Act (VIAA). VIAA would provide detained and incarcerated persons, who are eligible to vote, information on voting eligibility, registration, and access to absentee ballots and polling places. Upon the bill's introduction,Congresswoman Moorereleased the following statement: The freedom to vote and the power to have our voices heard is a fundamental tenet of our democracy. However, in jails and prisons across the country, nearly half a million individuals awaiting trial or on the precipice of release are being systematically disenfranchised and denied access to essential information about their voting rights," saidCongresswoman Moore. "The Voter Information and Access Act would help right this wrong by supplying detained and incarcerated persons with the information they need to access the ballot box. At a time when the right to vote for so many Americans is under attack, it's essential we pass this legislation and move forward in our fight to reduce recidivism and increase societal reintegration. "The Campaing for Youth Justice supports the VIA Act, sponsored by Congresswoman Moore. We know that too many children, particularly those charged as adults, become eligible voters while pending trial. In addition, thousands return home from a period of incarceration with no history of voting. Too often, these youth come from communities that are disenfranchised and grossly over-represented in prison. The VIAA would enable them to engage in the democratic process and take a critical step to reneging positively in civic life," saidMarcy Mistrett, CEO, Campaign for Youth Justice. The VIAA will provide critical voting rights information and assistance for millions of eligible voters who currently are hindered in participating in the electoral process. Hundreds of thousands of these potential voters need assistance while jailed awaiting trial without access to voter registration or voting access. Tragically, an … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-introduces-new-bipartisan-legislation-to-boost-apprenticeships | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces New Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Apprenticeships | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.21.18 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces New Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Apprenticeships EARNS Act would expand apprenticeship opportunities while supporting existing apprenticeship programs There are more than 22,000 registered apprenticeships programs that provide workers with the skills they need to succeed WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today helped introduce bipartisan legislation to strengthen our nation's workforce and provide skilled jobs to workers through registered apprenticeships. The Effective Apprenticeships Rebuild National Skills (EARNS) Act, led by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT), includes provisions from Senator Baldwin's PARTNERS Act to promote and expand apprenticeship opportunities while supporting existing apprenticeship programs. In Wisconsin, I've heard from workers looking for more job training, and businesses facing a shortage of skilled workers,said Senator Baldwin. Registered apprenticeships are a proven way to provide workers with the skills they need to succeed and our businesses with the skilled workforce they need to grow our economy. This legislation will improve and expand our registered apprenticeship programs to boost workforce readiness and ensure Wisconsin businesses can compete globally. To ensure that our workforce can truly lead in the 21stcentury global economy, we need our students and workers to be prepared to compete for high-skill, high-wage jobs in industries across the economy,said Senator Murray.By strengthening and expanding registered apprenticeship programs,we can help workers get the training and experience they'll need, while they are also earning a paycheck, and provide a ladder of opportunity to reach a stable middle class life. I thank Senator Hatch for partnership and on this bill and I look forward to continue working with Senators Baldwin, Scott, and Kaine, and with workers, businesses, and advocates to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/general/first-step-act-2018 | Speaker Ryan Signs First Step Act of 2018 | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | Last night, House members from both sides of the aisle gathered as Speaker Ryan signed the FIRST STEP Act,legislation to make substantive reforms to our criminal justice system. Republican or Democrat, redemption is at the heart of the American Idea. These reforms will not only make our communities safer, but will create a smoother path for those who have been incarcerated to successfully reenter and contribute to society. Members from left to right: Front Row: Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), Speaker Ryan (R-WI), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Back Row: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC), Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/congress-passes-bipartisan-ryan-murray-evidence-based-policy-bill | Bipartisan Ryan-Murray Evidence-Based Policy Bill to Become Law | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONThe House has passed H.R. 4174, the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation authored by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). This measure, set to become law, culminates years of work to make better use of data, improving the way government solves entrenched problems. It is a critical piece of Speaker Ryan's agenda to tackle intergenerational poverty. Speaker Ryan offered the following thoughts: Good policy is often about asking the right questions. After the 2012 election, we started working on a poverty and opportunity agenda. We found Washington was stuck in some old ways of thinking, particularly when it came to rewarding efforts instead of results. Much of the focus was on how much we are spending, not whether people are truly being helped. So we asked ourselves: How do we move from inputs to outputs, and then ultimately to outcomes? How can government better test whether something is actually working, and make decisions based on that information? Unsurprisingly, we found out that it was awfully complicated. So, Patty Murray and I put together a bipartisan bill to encourage more policymaking based on evidence, based on data. That bill established a commission to look at everything and determine how we could do this in a way that protects privacy and emphasizes results. The commission, which shares in today's success, did an incredible amount of work in a short period of time to advance this cause. Patty and I then put the commission's recommendations into a second bipartisan bill, and Congress passed it this week. I am deeply grateful to Patty for the chance to work together with her on this. Now we move into the implementation phase. We need to keep building up the government's ability to streamline access to this data. We need to ensure the data is being used not just to inform, but to evaluate. Some agencies are already on the right track; some agencies are nowhere near the track. The next five years will be pivotal. What I'm e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/gallagher-votes-support-criminal-justice-reform | Gallagher Votes in Support of Criminal Justice Reform | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today Congressman Mike Gallagher voted in support of the revised version of the First Step Act, a bipartisan criminal justice reform package that focuses on reducing rampant recidivism among federal prisoners, reforming select sentencing laws, and increasing community safety. After the bill passed the House, Rep. Gallagher released the following statement: "At the core of the First Step Act is redemption a fundamental principle of our justice system. The reality is, most inmates in our federal prison system will someday be released. By giving them the training and education they need to succeed upon release, this bill goes a long way toward ensuring they are productive members of their communities and don't return to a life of crime." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/sensenbrenner-s-second-chance-reauthorization-act-sent-to-president-s | Sensenbrenners Second Chance Reauthorization Act Sent to Presidents Desk as Part of Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Package | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Today, the House passed S. 756, the First Step Act. This bipartisan criminal justice reform package includesCongressman Jim Sensenbrenner's(WI-05) reauthorization language of theSecond Chance Act, which provides grants for the purpose of helping newly-released prisoners successfully reenter society. Rep. Sensenbrenner:Republicans and Democrats coming together to pass criminal justice reform is a monumental victory for the American people, and I'm proud to have been a leader of this effort that has been years in the making. I'm also proud to note that this bill reauthorizes the Second Chance Act, which has been instrumental in healing communities by helping those who have paid their debts to society to rejoin their families and live a productive life. I thank Chairman Goodlatte, Congressman Collins, and the many others who carried this bill across the finish line. You can view Congressman Sensenbrenner's remarks on the House floorhere. Background on the First Step Act: The First Step Act is a combination of the originalHouse-passed First Step Act, theSentencing Reform and Corrections Act, and theSecond Chance Reauthorization Act. The comprehensive package aims to reduce over-criminalization by preparing inmates to successfully reenter society through programs proven to reduce recidivism. Additionally, it gives judges greater discretion when sentencing low-level, nonviolent offenders and provides grants for reentry programs. Background on the Second Chance Reauthorization Act: Congressmen Danny Davis (D-IL-07) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI-05) introduced the original Second Chance Act in 2007. It passed Congress with strong bipartisan support, and President George W. Bush signed it into law in 2008. This legislation provided non-profit faith and community-based organizations with mentoring grants to develop support programs such as drug treatment, housing, job training, medical care, and education. Reentry services have been improved in the decade since the Second Chance Act was implemented, wh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/msnbc-senator-baldwin-on-keeping-the-government-open-and-the-partisan-power-grab-in-wisconsin | MSNBC: Senator Baldwin on Keeping the Government Open and the Partisan Power Grab in Wisconsin | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wfrv-baldwin-calls-on-senate-to-pass-blue-water-navy-vietnam-veterans-legislation | WFRV: Baldwin Calls on Senate to Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/major-victory-for-organic-farmers-in-farm-bill | In Major Victory for American Consumers and Organic Farmers, Baldwin’s Legislation to Combat Fraudulent Organic Imports Heads to the President’s Desk | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 In Major Victory for American Consumers and Organic Farmers, Baldwin's Legislation to Combat Fraudulent Organic Imports Heads to the President's Desk Baldwin's legislation fights back against fraud, delivers on Inspector General recommendations, and protects integrity of USDA organic standards for consumers and Wisconsin farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's legislation to combat fraudulent organic imports that unfairly undercut American farmers and mislead consumers passed Congress last week with overwhelming bipartisan support as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. The legislation now heads to the President to be signed into law. Wisconsin is home to more than 1,200 organic farms, and they are a strong driver of our state's agricultural economy,said Senator Baldwin.Our farmers work extremely hard to make sure their products meet the strict requirements of USDA organic standards, and we must make sure that all organic products sold in the U.S. meet those same rigorous standards. This reform will level the playing field for American farmers and make sure that American consumers get the high quality, organic food products they expect. I look forward to seeing the President sign this important legislation into law. Reports by theWashington Post, theMilwaukee Journal Sentineland theUSDA Office of the Inspector Generalrevealed concerns about the integrity of agricultural products imported into the United States to be sold as organic. In their May 2017 article, the Washington Post reported on substantial fraud in imported grain from Turkey destined to be sold as organic in the United States. Fraudulent organic imports have the potential to seriously and unfairly damage the strong reputation of American organic products and undercut their sales, posing a threat to U.S. farmers and consumers alike. Senator Baldwin'sOrganic Farmer and Consumer Protection Actwill take on these unfair trading prac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/stop-pushing-junk-plans | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans that Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 U.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 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led a group of 38 Senators in calling on the Trump Administration to withdraw recent changes that make it easier for states to promote junk insurance plans. These health care plans typically lack protections for people with pre-existing conditions and would increase costs for millions of Americans. Under the Administration's new guidance, states could use federal subsidies to pay for these subpar plans by utilizing a section of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) intended to give states additional flexibility to implement targeted improvements that expand coverage, reduce costs and provide more comprehensive benefits. The Senators argue that the Administration is improperly using Section 1332 to allow states to do the exact opposite. We have serious concerns they will increase health care costs for millions of consumers while weakening protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions. In light of substantive concerns that we have with the impact on patients, and procedural concerns that we have with the manner in which these significant policy changes have been promulgated, we ask that you immediately withdraw this guidance and re-engage with stakeholders, states, and Congress, said the Senators in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma, and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. The Senators made it clear these actions did not reflect Congress' intent in creatin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=E3B70A9B-B397-49B2-8715-83786329A0B7 | Johnson Comments on Retirement of General Mattis | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said the following regarding the retirement of Defense Secretary James Mattis: General Mattis is a fine man who has spent his career serving our country with great distinction. His perspective on military matters and foreign affairs will be missed. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/congress-passes-historic-bipartisan-criminal-justice-reform-legislation | Congress Passes Historic, Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Legislation | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement following the bipartisan passage of the revisedFIRST STEP Act: "This is something I have believed in for a long time. AsAmericans, we are about lifting people upthere is no reason a person who wants to redeem themselves, work hard, and contribute to their community should be deprived of that opportunity. Once this legislation is signed by the president, that ethos will be further etched into law. These reforms to our criminal justice system will not only reduce recidivism and make communities safer, but they will help people into lives of purpose. Today is an encouraging day for countless families who are ready for a new beginning." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/statement-secretary-mattis-service-our-country | Statement on Secretary Mattis’ Service to Our Country | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement on Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis: Secretary Mattis has served our country with honor, bravery, and integrity. With our country's defense in his hands, we have become a safer America at home, and a more commanding force abroad. His patriotism and grit are matched only by his humility and graciousness. I have been deeply honored to work alongside him to rebuild our military, and to support our men and women in uniform. The House is indebted to Secretary Mattis for his service. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/us-senator-tammy-baldwin-calls-on-senate-to-pass-blue-water-navy-vietnam-veterans-legislation | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Senate to Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wmtv-baldwins-reform-to-provide-mental-health-resources-for-farmers-included-in-farm-bill | WMTV: Baldwin’s Reform to Provide Mental Health Resources for Farmers Included in Farm Bill | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/first-step-act | Major Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Cosponsored By Senator Baldwin Passes Senate | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.18 Major Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Cosponsored By Senator Baldwin Passes Senate Baldwin: An important step in the right direction to keep our communities safe and make the criminal justice system more just and fair. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted in favor of the bipartisan criminal justice reform bill that passed the Senate this week with overwhelming support (87-12). The legislation cosponsored by Senator Baldwin, the First Step Act, includes reforms to America's prison and sentencing system to reduce recidivism, save taxpayer dollars and promote safe communities. This bipartisan legislation is an important step in the right direction to keep our communities safe and make the criminal justice system more just and fair, said Senator Baldwin. The First Step Act reforms sentencing for nonviolent offenders and will help lower recidivism rates. People who have made mistakes and paid their debt to society deserve a chance to move forward and live a productive life. While there is much more work to be done, this bipartisan legislation will help move us in the right direction and I'm proud to join a broad coalition of supporters who have worked to get the job done on this legislation. TheFirst Step Actwas introduced by Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). The bipartisan legislation uses evidence-based recidivism reduction programs to help inmates successfully return to society after serving their sentence.It also reduces some sentences for certain low-level, nonviolent offenders while preserving important law enforcement tools to tackle criminal enterprises. The bill aims to reduce crime by helping low-risk inmates prepare to successfully rejoin society through participation in proven recidivism reduction progra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=D2F3C61D-9318-4BD3-BC63-B2426790AAF4 | Johnson, Durbin Urge Stronger Response to Russian Aggression in Ukraine | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), and 39 of their colleagues introduced a resolution calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in response to Russia's recent aggressive actions in the Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov. The United States and our allies need to rapidly counter Russia's military aggression in the Kerch Strait with strong and resolute action, Sen. Johnson said. Assembling a multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea to help ensure safe passage into the Sea of Azov, combined with cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is exactly the kind of response Putin needs to see. The recent provocative military actions from Russia and revelations about its extensive cyber disinformation campaigns in the U.S. are warnings to the rest of the world that Vladimir Putin has no intention of stopping his aggressive campaign against Western democracies or Ukraine, said Sen. Durbin. The world must work together to stop this Russian assault on democracy and Ukraine sovereignty. I am proud to support this resolution and urge my colleagues to reaffirm this message of deterring further aggression from the Russian Federation. Ukraine is the front line of Vladimir Putin's struggle against the free world and, last month, Russia's attack on Ukrainian ships near the Kerch Strait marked a dangerous escalation of that conflict. We have to respond, and respond with strength. Weakness will only provoke further aggression. The United States must enhance our lethal aid to Ukraine, especially to enhance its maritime capabilities. And working together with our European allies, we should conduct freedom of navigation operations in the Black Sea to deter further bullying. Ukraine has never asked Americans or Europeans to do their fighting for them. They have asked only that we give them the tools they need to defend themselves and their country. Ukrainians need and deserve our help. T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/general/advancing-american-idea | Advancing the American Idea | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | I have served alongside so many, from both sides of the aisle, who are here for the greater good. Those who put service above self, and recognize the responsibility that comes with public office. Together, we have put into law good, aspirational ideas to improve people's lives. I will be forever proud of those efforts. For me, this season of service is coming to a close. But the ideas that make this nation the greatest in the worldthe pillars of this strong republicare enduring. What we have in this country is a miracle. I am grateful for the chance to be a part of this work to advance the American Idea. Click here for a .pdf of the booklet documenting Paul Ryan's Two Decades of Service in the House. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/excerpts-speaker-ryan-s-farewell-address | Excerpts: Speaker Ryan’s Farewell Address | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver his farewell address at 1:00 p.m. ET today at the Library of Congress. Following are excerpts from the address, which you can watch live on Speaker.gov: On the accomplishments of this Congress: Three years ago, when we last gathered in this hall, we began a great journey. To set our nation on a better path. To move our economy from stagnation to growth. To restore our military might. And we have kept our promises. .. We have taken on some of the biggest challenges of our time, and made a great and lasting difference in the trajectory of this country. Certainly one Congress cannot solve all that ails us. Not every outcome has been perfect. But that is our great system at work. And I am proud of what we have achieved together to make this a stronger and more prosperous country. .. I leave here as convinced as I was at the start that we face no challenge which cannot be overcome by putting pen to paper on sound policy. By addressing head-on the problems of the day. On the state of politics: The state of politics these days is another question, and frankly one I don't have an answer for. . Our culture is meant to be shaped not by our political institutions, but by the mediating institutions of civil society, of the community. These are the places where we come together with people of different backgroundschurches, charities, teams, PTA meetings. It is where we build up our social capital, that currency which keeps us rooted to where we live, and how we live with one another. Rediscovering that human connection is one lane on the road back to aspiration and inclusion as the guiding influences in public life. . As I look ahead to the future, this much I know: Our complex problems are solvable. That is to say, our problems are solvable if our politics will allow it. On poverty: I believe firmly that solving our poverty challenges once and for all will require not just a great undertaking, but a great rethinking of how we help the most vulnerable among us. It begins w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/full-text-speaker-ryans-farewell-address | Full Text: Speaker Ryan's Farewell Address | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today delivered his farewell address at the Library of Congress. Watch the address live on Speaker.gov. Following are Speaker Ryan's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Trey, for being a great colleague, and an even better friend. And for combing your hair today. Thank you to my great friends and colleagues for joining me here today. Thank you especially to the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Hayden, for having us in this beautiful hall. Anytime I come over here, I can't help but think back to a pivotal moment in my life. It was the summer of 2012. I was about to speak to a local Chamber of Commerce group when I got a phone call. It was Beth Meyers, from the Romney campaign. At this point, I knew that I was being vetted for vice president, but I hadn't heard anything. I didn't know how serious this really was. So Beth starts to walk me through how I would need to fly up to Boston incognito. As she is going through the logistics, it just starts occurring to me that my lifemy family's lifeis about to change dramatically. We hang up, I get through the speech I have to give. And then I realize that I have to go vote on the House floor. So at this moment when I want to be alone with my thoughts, I have to walk right into a swarm of colleagues and reporters. It is one of those inflection points you just remember at certain crossroads in your life. This building, that momentit reminds me that your plan, your direction, can change in an instant. I have had a number of improbable turns in my life, and I don't know what's next. But before I go, I am grateful to have a chance to share a few thoughts and say goodbye: to you, to this job, and to this incredible institution we call the House of Representatives. A long time ago, I came here to Capitol Hill as an intern for one semester during college. The plan was one semester here in Washington, and that's it. Since then, I have met and been surrounded by some incredible people. The mentors who helped set me on the ri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/bipartisan-reform-mental-health-resources-for-farmers-included-in-farm-bill | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform to Provide Mental Health Resources for Farmers Included in 2018 Farm Bill | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.18 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's Bipartisan Reform to Provide Mental Health Resources for Farmers Included in 2018 Farm Bill The final 2018 Farm Bill includes several key priorities authored by Baldwin to support Wisconsin farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's bipartisan reforms to provide our nation's farmers with critical support and mental health resources was included in the final 2018 Farm Bill that passed Congress last week with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation now heads to the President to be signed into law. In April, Senators Baldwin and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Facilitating Accessible Resources for Mental health and Encouraging Rural Solutions for Immediate Response to Stressful Times (FARMERS FIRST) Act to provide funding for local mental health resources and expand access to stress reduction strategies and suicide prevention programs for people who work in agriculture. Recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that farmers and other individuals who work in agriculture experience a high rate of suicide. Farmers are the backbone of our rural economy and leaders in our rural communities. Washington has been slow to recognize the challenges that farmers are facing, and the daily stressors that they experience during difficult years, said Senator Baldwin.I worked to include this bipartisan reform in the final Farm Bill so that when there is a crisis on the farm, farmers know they are not alone and there are resources available to help them find a path through tough times. I'm looking forward to the President signing the Farm Bill into law so we can help tackle this problem and save lives. Senator Baldwin's bipartisan effort has been endorsed by the National Milk Producers Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, Farm Aid, Female Farmer Project, National Rural Health Association, National… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=C2F7E69A-D156-449F-B113-DDCE3E63F7E3 | Johnson Statement on Criminal Justice Reform | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Tuesday regarding his vote for the First Step Act: TheFirst Step Actrecognizes that helping federal inmates prepare for a successful life outside of prison can reduce recidivism and crime. Through the Joseph Project, I have witnessed formerly incarcerated individuals transform their lives when given work opportunities. Like most pieces of legislation, it is not perfect, and provisions I hoped to see included were not adopted.Nevertheless, I believe the potential positives outweighed my concerns and I voted to support it. It will be the responsibility of Congress to closely monitor the results of the law in the years ahead, and make modifications if necessary. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/decades | Decades in the Making: The Story of Paul Ryan and Tax Reform | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | It's the 1990s, and an idealisticyoung conservative is forming a set of boldand at times, politically contentiousideas about the role of the federal government and our tax system. But as he'll learn as a member of Congress from Wisconsin, there is a reasontax reform hasn't happened in nearly 30 years. This is the story of Paul Ryan and his relentless drive to pass the firsttax reform law in a generation. It is a cause, and a career,that was decades in the making. Click here to watch the full series (19 minutes total), or choose an individual episode below. Episode 1: The Idea Episode 2: The Wilderness Episode 3: The Groundwork Episode 4: The Speakership Episode 5: The Agenda Episode 6: The Finale | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-demands-ice-respond-to-foia-request-regarding-raids-in-wisconsin | Pocan Demands ICE Respond to FOIA Request Regarding Raids in Wisconsin | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Mark Pocan | P000607 | pocan.house.gov | pocan | https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2018) – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today sent a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling on the agency to respond to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that he sent to the agency more than two months ago. Despite receiving the request on October 12, the agency continues to ask for extensions to respond to the request for records regarding raids in Wisconsin, including the agency's communication with local law enforcement officials and information about whether the arrested individuals held criminal records. "I am writing to follow up on a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records pursuant to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions that resulted in the arrest of 83 individuals in Wisconsin in September 2018," wrote Pocan. "The FOIA request was initiated because the agency was unwilling to provide information and answers to simple questions about these enforcement activities. Since the initial request submitted on October 12, 2018 – two months ago – we have received two letters from the agency delaying the process without sufficient explanation." "The inability to provide this straightforward information or comply with the FOIA request in a timely manner underscores a very troubling lack of accountability that seems to be pervasive within the agency," continued Pocan. "Further delays on this request will not be granted, and I urge you to move expeditiously to provide the requested information. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z |
| https://www.speaker.gov/video/decades-making | Teaser Trailer: "Decades in the Making" | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | There's a reason it hadn't happened in a generation. Big ideasideas about the role and size and scope of governmenttake time to debate, to normalize, and eventually, to become law of land. From his first election to Congress as a 28-year-old to hisreluctant rise to the speakership,Paul Ryan has maintained a laser-like focus on comprehensive tax reform. The warnings from political pundits, naysayers, and defenders of the status quo never deterred him, and in 2017, Speaker Ryan championed one of the biggest legislative victories of our time with the enactment of theTax Cuts and Jobs Act. It's a cause, and a career, that was decades in the making. (Full series coming December 18th.) This Wednesday, tune into speaker.gov/live at 1:00 pm E.T. as Speaker Ryan delivershis farewell address at the Library of Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/statement-on-federal-court-ruling-to-dismantle-the-affordable-care-act | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Federal Court Ruling to Dismantle the Affordable Care Act and Repeal Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions | 2018-12-15 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.15.18 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Federal Court Ruling to Dismantle the Affordable Care Act and Repeal Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in response to the federal court ruling in thelawsuit supported by the Trump Administration and filed by 20 states, including the State of Wisconsin, that would dismantle the Affordable Care Act and threaten guaranteed health care protectionsfor people with pre-existing conditions. Wisconsin should have never signed on to this lawsuit and Scott Walker has not only broken his promise to protect people with pre-existing conditions, he has now signed legislation preventing Governor-elect Evers from keeping his promise to take our state's good name off this attack on people's health care. "This ruling is a threat because Walker's lawsuit would take away guaranteed health protections and raise costs for Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions. But it is not the final word and we must do everything we can to stop this sabotage because if it succeeds, insurance companies will again be able to deny coverage or charge higher premiums for more than 2 million people in Wisconsin with a pre-existing condition." Print Email Tweet Previous Press Release | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://duffy.house.gov/media-center/enewsletters/update-for-you-0 | Update For You | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Sean Duffy | D000614 | duffy.house.gov | legacy | Dear Friends, I hope you're having a wonderful week. Before you start your weekend, I wanted to take a quick moment to update you on what's going on in Wisconsin. Town Hall Time! I say it all the time because it's true: our government works best when we can directly communicate with each other. That's why I believe in-person town halls are so important. I recently held four in northern Wisconsin, and I'm glad we got the opportunity to discuss issues of the day. It was great to see so many of you at our town halls in Mercer, Rhinelander, Florence, and Crandon. Click HERE or the image below to see coverage of the recent town halls from NBC 12. Thank A Cop Today Even while we are getting ready for the opportunity to spend time with friends and family this Christmas season, our local cops are still out there every day to keep us safe. Please take a moment to thank a local cop today for all that they do for our communities! I was fortunate to chat with the team from the Oneida County Sheriff's Office at my recent town hall. Click HERE or the image below to "like" or SHARE on Facebook. Great Opportunity For College Students Or Recent Grads Attention college students or recent grads: my Washington DC office is now accepting applications for Spring internships. It's a great way to serve your community and get involved in the political process. For more information on the internship, click HERE or the photo below. Also be sure to share these opportunities with any interested students! Stay Connected On Social Media Snapchat is a fun way to stay connected with what's going on in Wisconsin and Washington (and of course, find me on Facebook and Twitter- @RepSeanDuffy). Find my snapchat profile either by searching @RepSeanDuffy or use the Snapcode below! | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gallagher-sen-cruz-introduce-blocking-iranian-illicit-finance-act | Rep. Gallagher, Sen. Cruz Introduce the Blocking Iranian Illicit Finance Act | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.), member of the House Armed Services Committee, on Thursday introduced the Blocking Iranian Illicit Finance Act. The bill seeks to counter the Iranian regime's money laundering and financing of terrorism, protect the global financial system from Iranian illicit finance, and impose maximum financial pressure on Iran. "Withdrawing from the JCPOA was only the first step in ratcheting up pressure on the Iranian regime. We now have an important window to impose maximum economic pressure and degrade the Iranian regime's ability to export violence across the region. This legislation does exactly that by effectively cutting Iran off from the international financial community. Its message is clear: Iran must pay a steep price for its aggressive and destabilizing behavior, and the United States will never tolerate its pursuit of nuclear weapons,Rep. Gallagher said. The Obama Iran nuclear deal gifted the Ayatollahs with hundreds of billions of dollars and reconnected them to the global financial system, which they used launder even more money and fund even more terrorism Sen. Cruz said. Undoing that damage requires imposing maximum pressure against the Iranian regime. President Trump was absolutely right when he began that process by withdrawing from the nuclear deal. Effectively disconnecting Iran from the global financial system, which this bill does, is a necessary next step. I look forward to working more with the administration and my Congressional colleagues to ensure this bill becomes law during the next Congress. U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Thom Tillis (R-S.C.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Reps. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Jacki Walorski (R-Ind.), Peter King (R-N.Y.), and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) also joined as original cosponsors of the bill. This important legislation would empowe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/sensenbrenner-introduces-bipartisan | Sensenbrenner Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Assist Law Enforcement | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI-05) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) introduced legislation to direct the US Attorney General (AG) to make grants to states and localities for gunfire detection and location technology. The AG would be authorized to allocate $10 million annually for the next four fiscal years. Rep. Sensenbrenner: This commonsense legislation will help law enforcement quickly and accurately locate violent crimes, cut down on response time, and save lives. Cities like Milwaukee have already begun utilizing this type of technology and have with positive results. I'm grateful to Congressman Jeffries for joining me in leading this important effort. Background: Cities like Milwaukee have already begun utilizing gunshot detection technology. Networked sensors are placed throughout a coverage area to detect the origin of gunshots. Once a gunshot is detected, the technology calculates the position of the shooter and instantly notifies law enforcement with real-time data delivered to dispatch centers, patrol cars, and smart phones. Police stations that have access to shot detecting technology can arrive at the scene faster and better prepared to protect the public and themselves as well as attend to victims. Further, information gather is secured in a database and then turned into preemptive intelligence, which provides for better dispatch of resources and improved collection of evidence. Far too often gunfire incidents are not reported to 911 dispatchers. This means law enforcement begin responding to crimes with significantly limited information. Additionally, reports of gunfire often contain vague or inaccurate information resulting in lost time and less efficient response by law enforcement. Early data suggests that use of gunfire detection technology has shown positive results. According to areport, the city of Milwaukee has seen a 38 percent decrease in the amount of gunshots fired in areas where this technology was used from 2017 to 2018 showing that its use can act as a deterrent. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/ag-leaders-commend-baldwins-work-doing-right-by-farmers | Wisconsin’s Agriculture Leaders Commend Senator Baldwin’s Work Doing Right by Farmers | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.14.18 Wisconsin's Agriculture Leaders Commend Senator Baldwin's Work Doing Right by Farmers Bipartisan Farm Bill includes Baldwin reforms to support Wisconsin's agriculture economy Wisconsin farmers call Baldwin's reforms a much improved safety net for family dairy farmers, cheesemakers call it a much-needed boost to the American dairy industry WASHINGTON, D.C. Farmers and cheesemakers, farm groups and rural stakeholders are sharing their strong support for Senator Baldwin's bipartisan reforms that were included in the 2018 Farm Bill that passed Congress this week with overwhelming bipartisan support. The final 2018 Farm Bill includes several key priorities authored by Baldwin to support Wisconsin farmers and help boost Wisconsin's agriculture economy. The legislation now heads to the President to be signed into law. Senator Baldwin successfully secured improved risk management tools for dairy farmers, grants for Dairy Business Innovation, mental health resources for farmers and provisions to combat fraudulent organic imports. More information about her efforts is available here. Senator Baldwin has been an outspoken supporter for rural communities and Wisconsin's struggling dairy industry, said Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Jim Holte. Wisconsin Farm Bureau appreciates her vote for the 2018 Farm Bill so Wisconsin farmers will have programs in place to help them during these tough times. The passage of the farm bill is welcome news in farm country, where net farm income is at its lowest point in more than a decade. Wisconsin Farmers Union appreciates the tireless work of Senate and House agriculture leaders and their staff to resolve differences in this incredibly important piece of legislation, said Darin Von Ruden, President, Wisconsin Farmers Union. Farmers Union appreciates Sen. Baldwin's efforts to crack down on fraudulent organic imports and her role in bringing forth provisions of the Dairy Business Innovation Act and making sure they were incorporated in the farm bill. We also ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/in-the-news/us-rep-mike-gallagher-looks-ahead-116th-congress | U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher Looks Ahead To 116th Congress | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | 1230 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/gallagher-introduces-bipartisan-bill-increase-transparency-and-accountability | Gallagher Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability of Political Spending | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today U.S. Representatives Gallagher (R-WI), Kathleen Rice (D-NY), and Derek Kilmer (D-WA), three of the co-chairs of the Congressional Reformers Caucus, introduced a bipartisan bill to increase disclosure and accountability of political spending. The Political Accountability and Transparency Act, H.R. 7267, would strengthen coordination rules between super PACs and individual campaigns to ensure that super PACs truly operate independently from candidates, require political advertisements to disclose the top donors to the organization paying for the advertisements, and would apply the personal use restriction on campaign funds to all political committees, including leadership PACs. The American people deserve to know who is spending hundreds of millions of dollars every election cycle to influence their vote and muddy our politics, said Rep. Gallagher. This bipartisan bill is critical to injecting more transparency into our campaign finance system and helping reduce the corrosive influence of dark money in our elections. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this important piece of legislation. For too long, we've allowed outside money to play an outsized and arcane role in our politics, blurring the lines between special interest groups and the candidates they support, said Rep. Kathleen Rice. The Political Accountability and Transparency Act will close some of the most gaping loopholes in our campaign finance laws by increasing restrictions and reporting requirements for outside groups. This bipartisan bill will help restore integrity and trust in our nation's political process. Sunlight is the best disinfectant, saidRep. Derek Kilmer. Americans deserve to know who is paying for the political ads they see regardless of how those ads are purchased. The Political Accountability and Transparency Act slams shut campaign finance loopholes and shines a light on the murky world of dark money. The Political Accountability and Transparency Act addresses some of the most obvious flaws in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=873 | Debunking the Myth of Fetal Tissue Research | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Glenn Grothman | G000576 | grothman.house.gov | legacy | Today, at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) questioned expert medical researchers about the effectiveness of fetal stem cell research. Key Takeaway 1: According to the experts, stem cells created from adult samples, called pluripotent stem cells, have yielded far greater results than stem cells taken from fetal tissue. Key Takeaway 2: When asked why fetal tissue studies are not foregone for the more effective pluripotent stem cells, Dr. Prentice replied that some scientists are trained in a certain way and we may be reluctant to switch to something new, even if we know that it's better and potentially more productive. Witnesses included: Dr. Tara Sander Lee, Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute Dr. David Prentice, Advisory Board Member at the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center Dr. Sally Temple, Board Member and Former President at the International Society for Stem Cell Research Excerpts of Grothman's questioning Congressman Grothman: First question is for Dr. Prentice. You don't use fetal tissue at the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center, correct? Dr. Prentice: No, Congressman. Grothman: Has this prohibited you from doing cutting-edge research? Prentice: None of the research at the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center uses aborted fetal tissue, but they have made great strides in spite of that. And probably because of that. Grothman: That's interesting that you say because' of it, and there are other centers like yours around the country. Can you explain why, first of all some of the progress you've been making, and second why you feel you're being able to make progress at a greater rate than some of the centers who feel they have to use fetal tissue? Prentice: The origin of that- not using the aborted fetal tissue, quite frankly, was from the legislature that initially set up the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center. And, part of the reason was to focus on the more successful adult stem c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/luj-n-pocan-lynch-boyle-and-schakowsky-introduce-house-companion-of | Luján, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky Introduce House Companion of Senator Warren’s Accountable Capitalism Act | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Mark Pocan | P000607 | pocan.house.gov | pocan | https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC (December 13, 2018) – U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (NM-03), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Brendan Boyle (PA-13), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced H.R. 7294, the House companion of Senator Elizabeth Warren's (D-MA) Accountable Capitalism Act. Senator Warren introduced the bill in August to help eliminate skewed market incentives and return to the era when American corporations and American workers did well together. The legislation empowers American workers and aims to reverse the harmful corporate trend over the last thirty years that have produced record corporate profits for American companies but stagnant wages for American workers. "I'm proud to partner with Representatives Luján, Pocan, Lynch, Boyle, and Schakowsky on this bill to empower American workers," said Warren. "With the support of this powerful group of House leaders, we're one big step closer to helping American workers get the higher wages they deserve." "Throughout our country's history, the well-being of our workers has been directly linked to the prosperity we have achieved as a nation," said Luján. "Yet today, working families in my district and across the country face rising costs of living and stagnant wages. Elevating the voices of workers in our corporate boardrooms will help restore balance in our economy. The Accountable Capitalism Act is an innovative and commonsense approach to level the playing field. I thank Senator Warren for her partnership on this effort." "Today, it's more important than ever that we give American workers the opportunity to have a seat at the table to make critical decisions on their rights and their future. Unfortunately, runaway corporate power is causing more benefits to flow to shareholders and CEOs, while families are struggling to make ends meet," said Pocan. "I'm proud to join my colleagues in introducing the House companion bill to Sen. Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act to take a strong step forward leveling the playing field for America's middle class. Togeth… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-letter-to-pfizer | Senator Baldwin to Pfizer: Why Does $11 Billion in Corporate Tax Breaks Result in Prescription Drug Price Hikes for Families? | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.13.18 Senator Baldwin to Pfizer: Why Does $11 Billion in Corporate Tax Breaks Result in Prescription Drug Price Hikes for Families? WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin wrote to the CEO of Pfizer this week, calling on them to provide an explanation after the pharmaceutical company announced that they intended to increase the costs of 41 prescription drugs starting in January. Major drug companies have drastically raised prices for top-selling drugs over the past five years, in some cases more than doubling prices. This is despite increased sales and company profits. I am disappointed that your company has decided to continue playing political games and to raise prices once again in January instead of making a commitment to permanently reduce prescription drug prices for millions of families struggling to afford needed medications, wrote Senator Baldwin. Last December, President Trump signed partisan tax legislation passed by Congressional Republicans that gave permanent tax breaks to corporations such as Pfizer. Since then, Pfizer has received almost $11 billion in tax benefits and announced more than $10 billion in stock buybackslargely benefitting top executives and wealthy shareholders as prescription drug prices continue to rise for American families. Pfizer and many other companies instituted price hikes on prescription drugs after the corporate tax cut became law. In January of this year, Pfizer instituted 116 price hikes. Then on July 1, Pfizer increased prices for the second time on many prescription drugs by nearly 10 percent. Days later, Pfizer issued a puzzling statement that they would return the prices of over 40 prescription drugs to their pre-July 1 levels as soon as technically possible but only until the end of the year or until the President's prescription drug Blueprint is implemented. Senator Baldwin then called on Pfizer to make those price reductions permanent. Instead, Pfizer is increasing prices again rather than lowering costs for Wisconsin consumers. Senator Ba… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/data-care-act | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Help Protect People’s Personal Data Online | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.13.18 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Help Protect People's Personal Data Online Data Care Act will stop websites and apps from using personal data against users, protect user information from hacks and hold companies accountable for misuse WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 15 of her Senate colleagues in introducing new legislation to protect people's personal data online. The Data Care Act, led by Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), would require websites, apps and other online providers to take responsible steps to safeguard personal information and stop the misuse of users' data. Far too many times, we have seen online providers fail to meet their users' expectations about how their personal data will be collected, used and protected. The current system is skewed against consumers and we have to fix it, said Senator Baldwin. The Data Care Act will provide clear, reasonable rules of the road on user data, and hold companies who fail to follow them accountable. People have a basic expectation that the personal information they provide to websites and apps is well-protected and won't be used against them. Just as doctors and lawyers are expected to protect and responsibly use the personal data they hold, online companies should be required to do the same. Our bill will help make sure that when people give online companies their information, it won't be exploited, said Senator Schatz. Doctors, lawyers and bankers are legally required to exercise special care to protect their clients and not misuse their information. While online companies also hold personal and sensitive information about the people they serve, they are not required to protect consumers' data. This leaves users in a vulnerable position; they are expected to understand the information they give to providers and how it is being used an unreasonable expectation for even the most tech-savvy consumer. By establish… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/congress-passes-sexual-harassment-reform | Congress Passes Sexual Harassment Reform | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, the House unanimously passed landmark legislation to reform the Congressional Accountability Act. Following passage, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement: This legislation begins to remedy some of the areas where this institution hasfallenunacceptably short. It includes strong reforms to protect victims, and improve accountability and transparency while addressing allegations. I want to thank Chairman Harper and Ranking Member Brady for working together in a positive way on behalf of the whole House. While this legislation begins to answer the call of this moment, creating lasting change to the culture will require continued vigilance by all of those who serve here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/dec19-speaker-ryan-deliver-farewell-address-library-congress | DEC. 19: Speaker Ryan to Deliver Farewell Address at Library of Congress | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONOn Wednesday, December 19, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver his farewell address in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress. It is the same setting where he delivered his Confident America address in December 2015, shortly after he became speaker. Details: Speaker Ryan's Farewell Address Wednesday, December 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET Great Hall, Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress Media Logistics: TV crews with equipment may access the Great Hall at 10:00 a.m. ET to pre-set. All equipment must be in place by 10:45 a.m. ET for the security sweep. All members of the media who wish to attend must RSVP to Maya Arrieta-Walden atmaya.walden@mail.house.gov. For further guidance, media should contact their respective congressional media gallery. Media must be credentialed to attend. Watch Live:The event will be live-streamed on speaker.gov/live. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-group-lawmakers-applaud-passage-bill-sanction-hizballah-hamas-use | Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Applaud Passage of Bill to Sanction Hizballah & Hamas for Use of Human Shields | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today Representatives Gallagher (R-WI), Suozzi (D-NY), Wilson (R-SC) and Moulton (D-MA), joined by Senators Cruz (R-TX) and Corker (R-TN) applauded the House's passage of the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (H.R. 3342) to impose sanctions on Hizballah and Hamas for their use of civilians as human shields. The vote ratifies a Senate bill combining standalone House-passed legislation sanctioning Hizballah and Hamas, and will now go to the President's desk to be signed into law. Since their creation, groups like Hizballah and Hamas have been dedicated to destroying Israel and combating American interests in the Middle East. Of all the malign activities of these groups, few are more reprehensible or dangerous than their use of civilians as human shields. This bipartisan legislation sends a clear signal that the United States will not tolerate this behavior. I thank my colleagues in both the House and Senate for their hard work on this bill, and I look forward to seeing the President sign this important legislation, said Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI). "This bill will help to protect Israel from two groups that shamelessly use civilians as human shields. Hezbollah stashes its deadly arsenal in hospitals, mosques and homes in Lebanon. Hamas does the same in Gaza. These are flagrant war crimes committed by terrorist groups commited to the destruction of an American ally. They also endanger millions of innocent civilians in Lebanon and Gaza. I am grateful for the support of my colleagues that have joined to support this important legislation imposing sanctions, said Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY). As a threat to American interests and our ally Israel, Hizbollah and Hamas must be held accountable for endangering the lives of innocent civilians. The use of human shields is an affront to our values and international norms, and this bill will authorize the U.S. to impose consequences on those who engage in such gross violations of human rights. I thank my colleagues for offering this legislat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/gallaghers-farm-bill-statement | Gallagher's Statement on the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Today CongressmanMike Gallagherreleased the following statement on the 2018 Farm Bill conference report: In Northeast Wisconsin and across the country, agricultural producers are suffering through the worst farm economy in over a decade. To be sure, there are some positive things in this bill to help our farmers through hard times and conserve our environment, but if Congress really wanted to have a positive impact, it would focus on the fixing the real issues I hear about most from farmers in Northeast Wisconsin: lack of a stable workforce and an adverse trade environment. The conference report also reflects D.C.'s failed legislative processjamming together $867 billion of spending in the last two weeks of Congress, with nearly 80% going towards food stamp programs unrelated to farming. We have little evidence to suggest our current approach is helping people escape poverty, yet we have made no meaningful reforms to these programs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=872 | Grothman Unlocks Backdoor Spending | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Glenn Grothman | G000576 | grothman.house.gov | legacy | This week at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) questioned experts on backdoor spending, which is federal agency spending that occurs outside of the federal appropriations process. This means that federal bureaucrats are deciding how tax dollars are being spent with no Congressional oversight. Due to prior Congresses ceding power to bureaucrats, backdoor spending has increased by 88 percent since 1994. Witnesses included: Ms. Tranchau (Kris) T. Nguyen, Director of Strategic Issues at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Ms. Julia Matta, Managing Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel at the GAO Mr. James Wallner, Senior Fellow, Governance Project at R Street Institute Mr. Robert Weissman, President of Public Citizen Excerpts of Grothman's questioning Congressman Grothman: Theoretically, all federal spending should be authorized. Did the GAO confirm that all of this backdoor spending was authorized? Ms. Nguyen: Yes, our process of confirming the statutory authority required us to work with agencies to identify both amount and statutory references. And when possible, we verified this information against the President's budget. Grothman: How many spending authorities did Congress create say over the last 20 years? Nguyen: As I mentioned earlier, we have a total of 902 accounts. Grothman: Can you give me some examples of the biggest ones? Nguyen: In our report, we identified the biggest drier of the growth is permanent appropriations. And specifically HHS, SSA, with their Medicare and old age and survivor and disability insurance programs are among the top spending authorities. And, in addition to that, Treasury is the third in line. Collectively, those three agencies make up 75 percent of spending authority in permanent appropriations. Grothman: I take it by the Treasury' you mean interest on the government debt? Nguyen: Yes. Grothman: How much has backdoor spe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-votes-against-status-quo-farm-bill | Rep. Ron Kind Votes Against Status Quo Farm Bill | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Ron Kind Votes Against Status Quo Farm Bill La Crosse Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind voted against the 2018 Farm Bill, the Conference Report of H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act. His statement is below: This Farm Bill maintains a status quo that will drive more family farmers out of business. It fails to rein in wasteful subsidies and crop insurance programs that lead to overproduction by big Agribusiness, and sends taxpayer dollars to billionaires on Wall Street, and in Chicago and San Francisco. It cuts $800 million from vital conservation programs, and does nothing to address the damage caused by the President's trade war. I can't support a bill that maintains the failed status quo. As long as family farmers are fighting for their lives in Wisconsin, I will continue to fight for them in this Farm Bill. The 2018 Farm Bill has a number of fiscally irresponsible provisions, including a crop subsidy program that gives 80% of all farm subsidies to 20% of American farmers. The Farm Bill also expands the eligibility of pass-through entities, allowing distant relatives (including cousins, nieces and nephews) to qualify for taxpayer-funded commodity payments. Rep. Kind introduced bipartisan amendments to the House Farm Bill to create more transparency in the crop insurance and subsidy programs, protect the Conservation Stewardship Program within the Farm Bill Conservation Title, and avoid trade disputes with Brazil due to U.S. cotton subsidies. His amendments were blocked by the House Committee on Rules. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/senate-companion-to-sensenbrenner-children-protection-bill-passes-house-and-senate-unanimously | Senate Companion to Sensenbrenner Child Protection Bill Passes House and Senate Unanimously | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Today, The House unanimously passed S. 3170, the CyberTipline Modernization Act of 2018, which cleared the Senate unanimously in September. Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) sponsored H.R. 4447, the companion legislation in the House. The bill now heads to the White House for the President's signature. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Today's vote will reduce the online sexual exploitation of children. The bill improves upon the successes of the existing CyberTipline by empowering the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to address new developments in online child abuse. I urge the President to sign it into law immediately. Background: First launched by the National Center on Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in 1998, the CyberTipline allows public citizens and members of the technology industry to report online instances of child sexual exploitation and abuse, such as child pornography, online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sex tourism, and child sex trafficking. In 2017 alone, NCMEC received more than 10 million reports. The CyberTipline Modernization Act makes key updates to the existing program, including changes to reporting requirements for imminent or planned violations. The bill also reflects a commitment to fight new forms of online abuse including the expansion of child pornography. Congress last updated the CyberTipline statute in 2008. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/waow-us-senator-tammy-baldwin-applauds-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-farm-bill | WAOW: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Farm Bill | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wbay-us-senator-tammy-baldwin-announces-nearly-20-million-for-brown-county-highway-project | WBAY: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Nearly $20 Million for Brown County Highway Project | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/speaker-ryan-statement-farm-bill-passage | Speaker Ryan Statement on Farm Bill Passage | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONFollowing the passage of the final version of H.R. 2, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement: At a time when America's farmers and ranchers face steep challenges, this farm bill delivers. It provides relief and certainty to guard against the volatility of the agricultural economy. It includes vital provisions to support rural families like expanded access to broadband. And it includes important reforms to better manage our forests. With this farm bill, we are also making important progress to alleviate poverty. By including reforms to encourage work and expand opportunity, we are moving our federal poverty programs in the right direction. The bill tightens work requirements while also providing resources for education and training. Notably, it requires states to implement a case management system to more successfully transition people back to work. A proven approach, this is already being done by organizations on the ground in communities across the country. This legislation is about empowering the individual, and I look forward to sending this to the president's desk. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://paulryan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399062 | Congressional Offices of Congressman Paul Ryan Now Closed | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | paulryan.house.gov | legacy | Congressional Offices of Congressman Paul Ryan Now Closed f t # e December 11, 2018 As of Monday, December 10, 2018, all of Congressman Paul Ryan's offices will be closed as the House of Representatives transitions operations to the New Member-Elect for Wisconsin's First District. If you require immediate assistance, we would encourage you to contact either Senator Baldwin's office at (414) 297-4451 or Senator Johnson's office at (414) 276-7282. It has been a pleasure to be of service to you the past 20 years. Thank you. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-bill-impose-denial-orders-chinese | Gallagher & Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Impose Denial Orders on Chinese Telecommunications Companies That Violate US Sanctions | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today Representatives Gallagher (R-WI) and Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act (H.R. 7255) to direct the President to impose denial orders banning the export of U.S. parts and components to Chinese telecommunications companies that are in violation of U.S. export control or sanctions laws. The legislation follows news that Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, was arrested in Canada at the request of U.S. prosecutors on charges of violating U.S. sanctions. Click here for text of the bill. Chinese telecommunications firms like Huawei represent a growing threat to American national security. As state-directed enterprises, they ultimately report to the Chinese Communist Party and will be employed where and whenever possible to undermine American interests and those of our allies. This bipartisan legislation sets a simple standard: if a Chinese telecommunications firm is found to have violated U.S. sanctions moving forward, it will be subject to the same severe punishment originally imposed on ZTE, said Rep. Mike Gallagher. Huawei and ZTE's every action is dictated by the Chinese Communist Party. For years, they have conducted complex and systematic attacks on U.S. telecommunications, compromising the information security of our government, our allies, and private companies around the world. Meng Wanzhou's recent arrest and the resulting outrage in Beijing shows how Chinese oligarchs think that laws are for the little people. This bill is designed to ensure that if Chinese government officials choose to use the companies they operate as weapons against the United States or the world's rules based system, there will be severe consequences for those choices, said Rep. Ruben Gallego. Measures included in the Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act include: Establishing that it is U.S. policy to enforce denial orders banning the export of U.S. parts and components to Chinese telecommunications companies that have violated U.S. ex… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-reminds-wisconsinites-impacted-flooding-december-17 | Rep. Ron Kind Reminds Wisconsinites Impacted by Flooding of December 17 Application Deadline for Federal Disaster Assistance | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Ron Kind Reminds Wisconsinites Impacted by Flooding of December 17 Application Deadline for Federal Disaster Assistance La Crosse U.S. Rep. Ron Kind is reminding Wisconsinites impacted by late-August and early-September's severe storms and flooding that the application deadline for individual federal disaster assistance is Monday, December 17, 2018. Wisconsinites are strong, and are hard at work rebuilding their homes, farms and businesses after the devastating flooding and storms we saw late this summer, said Rep. Ron Kind. I want to remind everyone facing storm damage repairs that the application deadline to receive individual federal disaster assistance is this Monday, December 17th. My office is open and ready to help Wisconsinites get connected to the help they need. Wisconsin residents can apply for disaster assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. Counties in western and central Wisconsin that are approved for individual assistance include Crawford, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Renters, homeowners and businesses in those counties who were affected by severe storms and flooding from Aug. 17 through Sept. 14, 2018 are eligible to apply. Rep. Kind's office has, and will continue to, work side-by-side with residents and local officials that are rebuilding their homes and communities. Any Wisconsinite with questions regarding recovery efforts or services should call his office toll-free at 1-888-442-8040, or visit his website: kind.house.gov. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/senate-bill-would-block-state-remote-sales-taxes-until-2020 | Senate Bill Would Block State Remote Sales Taxes Until 2020 | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: Paul Williams of Law360 A federal bill that would prohibit states from taxing remote sellers until 2020 while codifying a temporary exemption for businesses has been introduced by four Democratic senators from two states without a sales tax. S.B. 3275, filed Thursday by the senators from New Hampshire and Oregon, would enact a moratorium on taxing remote sales until Jan. 1, 2020, prevent retroactive collection and shield businesses with less than $10 million in annual sales from the tax until the U.S. Congress approves an interstate compact with clearly defined nexus thresholds. The bill's primary sponsor, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., said Friday that a federal barricade against the tax would provide businesses ample time to adapt to the country's new tax landscape in the wake of theU.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in South Dakota v.Wayfair. That decision,issued in June, no longer requires companies to have a physical presence in a state to be subject to sales and use taxes. The bill would bar states from taxing any remote sales that occurred prior to that date. Forcing New Hampshire businesses to adopt and adhere to a new, complicated tax collection system, particularly as retailers approach the busiest time of the year, is entirely unfair and impractical, Shaheen said in a Friday statement. New Hampshire doesn't collect a sales tax, and our small businesses shouldn't have to bear this burden for other states. Joining Shaheen in sponsoring the bill are fellow New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan and Oregon Democratic Sens. Jeffrey A. Merkley and Ron Wyden. Those four senatorssent a letterto the Senate leadership in November, arguing for the passage of legislation akin to S.B. 3275 before the current session ends Jan. 3. In their letter, the senators said federal lawmakers should grant a reprieve to businesses that face the possibility of complying with thousands of taxing jurisdictions nationwide. Wyden doubled down on that stance in a Friday statement. Action by Congress is the only way to giv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-applauds-2018-farm-bill-senate-passage | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Farm Bill That Includes Major Investments for Wisconsin Farmers and Rural Communities | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.18 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Farm Bill That Includes Major Investments for Wisconsin Farmers and Rural Communities Bipartisan legislation includes improved risk management tools for dairy farmers, grants for Dairy Business Innovation, mental health resources for farmers and provisions to combat fraudulent organic imports WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today voted in favor of the final bipartisan Farm Bill and praised the Senate for passing the legislation with overwhelming bipartisan support. The final 2018 Farm Bill includes several key priorities authored by Baldwin to support Wisconsin farmers and help boost Wisconsin's agriculture economy. The legislation now must pass the House of Representatives before being sent to the President to be signed into law. Wisconsin farmers are a key driver of our agriculture economy and the backbone of our rural communities, but right now our farmers are facing a perfect storm of challenges that have threatened their businesses and our communities, said Senator Baldwin. I've met with farmers across Wisconsin and I brought their concerns and ideas to Washington to make sure the Farm Bill works for our Wisconsin farmers. I've worked for strong investments and reforms in the 2018 Farm Bill to support our hardworking farmers, and ensure they have the tools to be successful and move our state forward. It's time for Congress to get the job done and get this bipartisan legislation to the President's desk. Reforms authored by Senator Baldwin and included in the final legislation are summarized below. Improving Tools for Wisconsin's Family Dairy Farmers Wisconsin's dairy farmers are facing extremely challenging times with low dairy prices, an oversupply of milk in the region, unfair trade barriers from Canada, market loss in Mexico and broader trade uncertainty. The 2018 Farm Bill makes substantial improvements for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=8C76693A-47B6-47C9-9B47-6A7531C08DCA | Johnson Statement on Farm Bill | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said the following Tuesday regarding his vote on the farm bill: Once again, senators were forced to vote on a farm bill' where nearly 80 percent of the spending was directed to SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program. Eight years into a recovery, with unemployment at historically low levels, 13 percent of the population is still on food stamps. This is a level of participation normally experienced during recessions and high unemployment. I will continue to support Wisconsin's farm families and fight for their ability to sell their goods at fair prices around the world, but I will not support a farm bill' in name only that does not include needed reforms to a runaway spending program. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/general/speaker-ryan-calls-farm-bill-passage-leadership-press-conference | Speaker Ryan Calls for Farm Bill Passage at Leadership Press Conference | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | Summary: This morning at the House Republican leadership press conference, Speaker Ryan discussed how we can build on recent economic progress by passing the farm bill conference report, which includes reforms to the integrity of federal benefits programs to encourage work. Opening Statement: We're coming up on one year since the tax reform bill was made into law. In that time, we have seen unemployment hit record lows, we have seen economic confidence hit record highs. Millions of jobs have been created. Businesses have upped their investments. Workers have seen bigger paychecks, workers have seen bonuses, they've seen better benefits. Now we have another chance to build on this progress. Just yesterday it was reported that there are more than seven million open jobs right now. Seven million jobs, open for Americans to take. There are so many opportunities, but too few people able to take advantage of them. Now we have a chance to help people off of the sidelines, get the right skills, and get into the workforce. It's a perfect time to get people out of poverty, into lives of self-sufficiency, into good-paying jobs and careers. The House and the Senate reached an agreement on the final farm bill. This bill strengthens work requirements and boosts work supports, so that more people are spurred toward opportunities. I want to thank Secretary Perdue for his lead on this issue. He spoke to us today in our conference. This bill ensures that he can do his part on workforce development. I want to thank Chairman Conaway, and all the members of the House Agriculture Committee, for their commitment to getting this across the finish line. This farm bill delivers on the certainty and support that our farmers need. And this bill includes very important forestry management reforms that are important to guard our communities against health risks like wildfires. So, this is an effort that is a great step in the right direction. It will help us get people out of poverty, into careers, into skills, and this is something we should… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/speaker-ryan-welcomes-progress-criminal-justice-reform-legislation | Speaker Ryan Welcomes Progress on Criminal Justice Reform Legislation | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONFollowing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) announcement that the Senate will consider the FIRST STEP Act during the 115th Congress, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement: This is very welcome news. As the House has already demonstrated, we are committed to making substantive reforms to our criminal justice system. Years of work here and around the country have gotten us to this point. This is about redemption, and giving many Americans another chance to achieve a more fulfilling future. I encourage the Senate to act swiftly on this legislation, and the House stands ready to get it done. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/gallagher-announces-198-million-grant-brown-county-interchange | Gallagher Announces $19.8 Million Grant for Brown County Interchange | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Mike Gallagher announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award Brown County a $19.8 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to help fund the State Trunk Highway (STH) 29 and County Highway VV Interchange Project. Over the last year, Rep. Gallagher has been in contact with DOT to help secure the grant money. Click here to read his letter to DOT Secretary Elaine Chao in support of Brown County's grant application. Congressman Mike Gallagher: This is incredible news for our region. The nearly $20 million in grant money will be a significant driver of economic development and jobs for not only Hobart and Howard, but for all of Brown County. I was proud to help secure this critical funding and I'm excited to see the project move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao: The Department is committed to following through on the President's commitment to rebuild our country's infrastructure by investing in road, rail, transit, and port projects, to strengthen economic growth, increase competitiveness and improve quality of life. Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach: Congressman Gallagher went to bat for Northeast Wisconsin by securing funding that will help continue our growth and economic development. Background: This project will eliminate the STH 29 and County Highway U intersection, and replace the existing State Trunk Highway (STH) 29 and County Highway VV intersection with a full-access interchange intersection which will include: sidewalks, striped on-street bicycle lanes, and roundabouts at the ramp terminals and nearby intersections. In addition to transportation benefits, the project will enable fiber/broadband extension to rural Brown County, which will facilitate economic development and job creation, improve accessibility to Pulaski schools, and enhance emergency responsiveness to the area. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3058 | Trump Attacks Legal US Immigrants with Public Charge Rule Change | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen decrying President Trump's latest attack on legal immigrants and their children. The full letter is available here. The letter was submitted as a public comment on the Trump Administration's Proposed Rule, Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds, which would expand the list of federal programs considered in the public charge determination to include non-cash assistance programs established by Congress to protect individuals and families from poverty, provide a basic living standard, and support work. The Trump Administration's proposed rule serves no purpose other than to terrify immigrants, refugees, and their families, said Congresswoman Moore. The changes contradict Congressional intent and threaten access to essential health, nutrition, and security for millions of vulnerable families. I will not stand by and allow the Trump Administration to continue these hateful scare tactics, and I am proud to join with many of my democratic colleagues pushing back against this harmful proposal. In today's letter, Congresswoman Moore wrote in part: The Proposed Rule would have dire consequences for immigrant families who have been part of our communities for decades, while being assured repeatedly by U.S. immigration officials that partaking in benefit programs would not hinder their eligibility to become lawful residents. The authority to institute such drastic changes in law resides solely with Congress, not the Administration. It is a contradiction of our American values to wreak havoc in the lives of millions who help weave our diverse cultural and economic framework. Congresswoman Moore, whose district, WI-04, has a large number of immigrant families, urges Secretary Nielsen to withdraw the proposed rule in its entirety. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3059 | Rep. Moore's Bill Honoring Vel R. Phillips’s Legacy is Signed into Law | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Moore's Bill Honoring Vel R. Phillips's Legacy is Signed into Law f t # e Monday, December 10, 2018 Washington, DC Last week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore's (WI-04)bill to designate the US Post Office located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Drive in Milwaukee as the Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building was signed into law. Vel Phillips inspired profound activism in the City of Milwaukee. Her movement influenced the congressional fair housing debates and led to the enactment of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. As the first Black official elected to Milwaukee's Common Council and the first Black member of the Democratic National Committee, Vel was also a prolific trailblazer. Vel was a soldier for civil rights. She paved the road of change and lifted up our city's dream for equality and prosperity for all. Today, I stand on her shoulders and take solace knowing that her legacy of love, service, and commitment now will be memorialized in Milwaukee, said Congresswoman Moore. I believe Vel would be honored to know that her representatives in Washington worked together, across aisles and chambers, to celebrateher legacy in our great city. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/disability-activists-at-senator-gardner-s-christmas-party-get-picture-but-no-promises | Disability Activists At Senator Gardners Christmas Party Get Picture But No Promises | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: Erik Maulbetsch of the ColoradoTimes Recorder Colorado Senator Cory Gardner had a few unexpected guests at his annual Christmas party Friday eveningat the Brown Palace Hotel. In addition to the usual gathering of elected officials and Republican party volunteers, several disability rights activists with the groupAtlantis ADAPT joined the festivities. The group wanted Gardner to grant them a meeting to discuss his reason for being the only member of the Colorado congressional delegation who has not yet signed on to the Disability Integration Act (S. 910). The bipartisancivil rights billwas introduced by U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D- New York) and U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI). As of August the bill has 24 Senate and 114 House co-sponsors. It would protect the rights of disabled people who require Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to live and receive services in their own homes, rather than being forced into institutions. Dawn Russell, one of the activists pictured below (center), confirmed that they received a photo with Gardner, but no firm promise on sponsorship or a date for an in-person meeting. Prior to the Friday, they talked with Gardner's state director Andy Merritt, whom they say promised to follow up with the group this week. Gardner and his staff know the ADAPT activists well. Russell was among thosearrested and forcibly removedfrom Gardner's office last year, along withJordan Sibayan (right). Besides the ADAPT activists, Senator Gardner's party attendees included a number of prominent elected officials. Outgoing Secretary of State Wayne Williams, outgoing Congressman Mike Coffman (R CO06), and outgoing Senate President Kevin Grantham (R- Caon City) all attended. Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D CO07) also dropped by. In years past the evening has typically featured speeches by Senator Gardner and others. Gardner delivered his speech via video last year as he was stuck in Washington. This year however, despite a microphone and stand set up in the suite, not one speaker addressed the cr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wmtv-baldwin-legislation-to-improve-access-to-maternity-care-passes-senate | WMTV: Baldwin Legislation to Improve Access to Maternity Care Passes Senate | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/speaker-ryan-statement-farm-bill-conference-report | Speaker Ryan Statement on Farm Bill Conference Report | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today issued the following statement on the farm bill agreement reached by the House and Senate: Rural America is at the heart of our way of life. Our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities count on agriculture policy that delivers certainty and support, and this farm bill achieves that goal. This bill strengthens work requirements for our federal nutrition benefit programs, and uses savings to better train andequipour workforcereforms we have long sought to help more Americans move from welfare to work. Now we need to build on this, which is why it is important that this bill ensures Secretary Perdue can continue his work on this critical issue. This bill will also help keep communities safe by reducing catastrophic wildfire risk and will provide more timber management tools at the state, county, and tribal levels. I am thankful to Chairman Conaway and the members of the House Committee on Agriculture for all the work they have put into this legislation. This is a good day for American producers and families. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/internet-gambling-addiction-is-a-looming-crisis | Internet gambling addiction is a looming crisis | 2018-12-08 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: John Kindt, Opinion Contributor to The Hill In her Nov. 28 presentation at Liberty University, First LadyMelania Trumpstated that the opioid epidemic was the worst drug crisis in American history. The Trump administration even appeared to signal that opioids/addictions needed to be treated as a socio-economic security issue because Melania's trip entourage included Homeland Security SecretaryKirstjen Nielsenand Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. Similar to the bipartisan issue of opioid addiction, the looming crisis ofinternet gambling addiction is now getting renewed attention. On Sep. 27, House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and InvestigationsChair James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) held a hearing on internet sports gambling,which he followed with a pointed Nov. 15 letterto the Department of Justice (DOJ) asking what actions DOJ proposes to initiate on the matter. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer(D-N.Y.) andSen. Orrin Hatch(R-Utah) have also raised parallel concerns. Jeopardizing millions of families, internet gambling addiction is currently thefastest growing addictionamong kids, high schoolers and college students because of real-time 24/7 sports gambling on cell phones and video games. Young gamblers are notoriously unaware that most internet gambling is illegal in the United States, as exemplified by the case where aUniversity of Wisconsin honor studentlost over $72,000 in tuition money on illegal internet sports gambling, killed three young men in the bookie's apartment and thereafter committed suicide. The United Kingdom has legalized more types of electronic gambling than the United States, and therefore,U.K. reports for Novemberare illustrative of anticipated comparable U.S. numbers within the next 2 to 4 years. The U.K. Gambling Commission reported that 1 in 7 children ages 11 to 16 (U.S. = 2.2 million kids) gamble regularly, which is more than those who have smoked, taken drugs or consumed alcohol reflected in a 400-percent increase over 2 years in the n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/speaker-ryan-thanks-general-john-kelly-his-service | Speaker Ryan Thanks General John Kelly For His Service | 2018-12-08 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement thanking General Kelly forhis service as White House chiefof staff, following the announcement of his departure: John Kelly is a patriot. Service to America is part of his DNA, and our country is better for his duty at the White House. During this time he has become a dear friend and trusted partner. He was a force for order, clarity, and good sense. He is departing what is often a thankless job, but John Kelly has my eternal gratitude. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/jim-sensenbrenner-urges-va-secretary-to-take-immediate-action-on-underpayment-of-gi-bill-benefits | Jim Sensenbrenner urges VA Secretary to take 'immediate' action on underpayment of GI Bill benefits | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: Bill Glauber of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner called on the Department ofVeterans Affairsto "take aggressive and immediate action," in the wake of a computer glitch that led to veterans receiving incorrect GI Bill housing stipends. The Menomonee Falls Republican made public Friday a letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. The agency has had difficulty implementing a "Forever" GI Bill that expanded education benefits. One key change involvedhow veterans' housing allowances are calculated. The VA's information technology system had difficulty applying the new formula for the housing allowance and payments were delayed. "Many of these veterans were forced to either pay housing costs out of pocket or faced eviction," Sensenbrenner wrote. "Those whose claims were approved often received smaller benefit payments than what they required to pay expenses." Sensenbrenner said that on Nov. 28 the VA told congressional staff that the agency "would not be repaying veterans who received smaller GI Bill payments." The next day, a VA spokesman said the vets harmed by the glitches "would be made whole," according to Sensenbrenner's letter. Sensenbrenner told Wilkie:"I am requesting that your department take aggressive and immediate action on this issue by reaching out to those who use the GI Bill and make clear your intentions to reimburse all who were damaged by your technology glitch in full." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/president-george-h-w-bush-an-environmental-protection-legacy | President George H.W. Bush: An Environmental Protection Legacy | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | As appears on JD Supra A quick pop quiz. What do Newt Gingrich, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Barton, Henry Waxman, Jim Inhofe, Ed Markey, Jim Sensenbrenner, Chuck Schumer, and Fred Upton have in common? The answer is provided by the League of Conservation Voters. This combination of Democrats and Republicans all voted for the final passage of the 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act. The enactment of arguably one of the most important pieces of environmental legislation in United States history would not have occurred without the management and support of former President George H.W. Bush and his Administration. The passing of George H.W. Bush has resulted in remembrance of the skill in which he managed important foreign policy issues such as Desert Storm and the ending of the Cold War. However, a sometimes overlooked aspect of President Bush's single term in office is his work in developing and enhancing federal environmental protection programs. National environmental organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund do not normally praise Republicans these days on environmental matters. However, they noted President Bush's passing and stated: . . . President George Herbert Walker Bush will be remembered for a great many proud achievements and outstanding qualities. He knew that our country matters far more than political party or personal ambition, and that the national interest demands that we protect America's precious natural heritage. And he knew that there is no inherent conflict between environmental progress and economic progress. The first Bush Administration accomplished environmental goals in diverse ways. From an environmental legislative standpoint, President Bush and a bipartisan Congress on November 15, 1990, enacted amendments to the Clean Air Act. Air related issues addressed by the amendments included: Acid Rain Urban Smog Hazardous Air Emissions Ozone Layer Expanded (Title V) Permitting Requirements Certain aspects of these programs were innovative and precedent setting. A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wbay-baldwins-bipartisan-legislation-to-spur-small-business-investment-heads-to-presidents-desk | WBAY: Baldwin's Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Small Business Investment Heads to President’s Desk | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wzaw-us-senator-tammy-baldwin-calls-on-congress-to-pass-the-farm-bill | WZAW: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Congress to Pass the Farm Bill | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-announces-nearly-20-million-for-brown-county | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Nearly $20 Million for Brown County Highway Project | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.07.18 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Nearly $20 Million for Brown County Highway Project Federal funds will upgrade Wisconsin Highway 29 to improve transportation efficiency for Brown County businesses and families WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully secured nearly $20 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant funding for a Brown County highway project that will improve local transportation efficiency and access for Wisconsin residents and families. The federal grant is being provided through DOT's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program that will fund improvements and upgrades on Wisconsin Highway 29. The State Trunk Highway 29-County Highway VV Interchange Project will replace County Highway VV with a new interchange on Wisconsin Highway 29 that will include sidewalks, bicycle lanes and roundabouts near its ramp terminals and nearby intersections. This project will improve transportation network efficiency and economic growth throughout Brown County. It will enhance mobility for families as well as goods, and expand access to broadband. I strongly support transportation and economic development projects that strengthen Wisconsin communities, said Senator Baldwin. I worked to secure federal funding for this project to support economic development in Brown County and enhance transportation accessibility and mobility for Wisconsin residents and families. Senator Baldwin's efforts are greatly appreciated in helping maintain Brown County as one of the fastest growing economies in the state, said Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin has supported strong funding for DOT programs that prioritize transportation investments and upgrades, including the BUILD program. The BUILD Grant Program funds projects that support the revitalization of roads, bridges, trans… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/improving-access-to-maternity-care-act-passes-senate | U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski’s Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Maternity Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Passes Senate | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.07.18 U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Maternity Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Passes Senate The legislation will help ensure women have better access to timely, high quality maternity care by identifying provider shortage areas in rural and underserved communities WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are praising the Senate passage of their bipartisan Improving Access to Maternity Care Act that will help reduce maternity care shortages by identifying areas lacking maternal health professionals to help incentivize providers to practice in these underserved, often rural areas. The legislation has already passed the House and now heads to the President to be signed into law. Too many communities around Wisconsin are still facing a shortage of qualified, maternity care professionals and services. I've heard from other expecting mothers across the state who can't find a maternity care provider in their community and are forced to drive over an hour for their appointments often putting their lives and their babies' lives at risk, said Senator Baldwin. This bipartisan legislation will identify shortages to better target resources so providers can deliver the care that expecting mothers in Wisconsin so desperately need no matter where they live. I'm proud to have led this bipartisan effort with Senator Murkowski to ensure that healthier pregnancies lead to healthier babies, and I'm looking forward to the President signing this bill into law. Picture this: you're a woman in rural Alaska facing a high-risk pregnancy. To help ensure the safety of your baby, you must fly hundreds of miles away for care adding stress to an already overwhelming situation. Because of the cost of transportation and housing, your family and loved ones aren't able to be with you, so you spend the remaining weeks of your pregnanc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/speaker-ryan-applauds-nauert-un-nomination | Speaker Ryan Applauds Nauert U.N. Nomination | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on the nomination of Heather Nauert to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: President Trump has made an excellent selection by nominating Heather Nauert to be U.N. ambassador. As one of the United States' strongest voices on the global stage, Heather will seamlessly transition to the country's top diplomat at the U.N. Janna and I have known and respected Heather for many years, and we look forward to all that she will accomplish at the U.N. as an advocate for freedom, liberty, and human rights. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/gallagher-announces-winners-2018-congressional-app-challenge | Gallagher Announces Winners of 2018 Congressional App Challenge | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Mike Gallagher announced that Wesley Jochman and George McCray from Fox Valley Lutheran High School won the 2018 Congressional App Challenge for Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional District. Wesley and George created the Spartan Encryption app to securely store people's sensitive information, such as logins and passwords. Their work comes at a critical time as individuals and businesses in Northeast Wisconsin and across the U.S. are experiencing an increasing number of cybersecurity breaches. In a video congratulating Wesley and George on their winning app, Rep. Gallagher highlighted the importance of their work to the future of America's national security: Particularly as we think about our country's long-term competition with other countries like China, it's incredibly important that we maintain our technological edge. Our open economy and innovative spirit have been important sources of our strength relative to our competitors, and it's absolutely critical that we maintain them. I salute Wesley and George for being among the best and the brightest to work on these challenges, and I look forward to seeing their future innovative ideas. Click here for video of Rep. Gallagher discussing the app challenge. Click here for video of George and Wesley explaining their app. Background: The annual Congressional App Challenge is a nation-wide effort to spur interest in coding, STEM, and computer-science education among middle and high school students. Congressional App Challenge winners will be invited to Washington, D.C. in the Spring of 2019 to showcase their apps at the #HouseofCode event in the U.S. Capitol. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/mass-of-christian-burial-for-bishop-robert-c-morlino | Mass of Christian Burial for Bishop Robert C. Morlino | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: Kevin Wondrash of the Catholic Herald MADISON --A Corporal Work of Mercy has been performed for the late Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison. The fourth bishop of the Diocese of Madison was laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery in Madison on December 4. He now lies with all of the preceding shepherds of this diocese. Bishop Morlino died on November 24 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. A few days prior, the bishop was undergoing planned medical tests when he suffered what doctors described as "a cardiac event," and he never recovered. Paying respects The final farewells to Bishop Morlino began on December 3 when his body arrived at Holy Name Heights. His casket was carried through the lobby, into the Bishop O'Donnell Holy Name Memorial Chapel, while staff members of the Diocese of Madison and related offices lined up to welcome the body. The casket was then placed in the chapel where the bishop laid in state in the afternoon and into the evening as a cross section of the Diocese of Madison and beyond lined up to take their turns viewing the body. The vigil was concluded with a vespers service in the chapel, presided over by Bishop Paul J. Swain of Sioux Falls, S.D. Bishop Swain was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Madison and later served as vicar general to Bishop Morlino being named the Bishop of Sioux Falls, where he has served since 2006. In a homily during the service, Bishop Swain expressed his concordances to the diocese and reflected on his relationship with Bishop Morlino. "Your faith will sustain you during these challenging times," Bishop Swain said. He recalled the first time he met Bishop Morlino, after he was named Bishop of Madison in 2003, and called him "a genial man who seemed a bit surprised at his sudden change of assignment" after serving as the Bishop of Helena, Mont. "I grew to admire Bishop Morlino's fine intellect, his robust sense of humor, his love for the Church and the priesthood, and his courage to speak the truth with a colorful turn of phrase. Especiall… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/sen-baldwin-to-gov-walker-do-the-right-thing-and-veto-partisan-power-grab | Sen. Baldwin to Gov. Walker: Do The Right Thing and Veto Partisan Power Grab | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/spurring-business-in-communities-act | U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Marco Rubio’s Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Small Business Investment Heads to President’s Desk | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.06.18 U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Marco Rubio's Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Small Business Investment Heads to President's Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today praised the Senate passage of their bipartisan Spurring Business in Communities Act that will increase the amount of start-up funding for small businesses in underserved states like Wisconsin. The House passed the legislation in May and it now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. Small businesses are the engines of our Made in Wisconsin economy and if we increase the amount of start-up funding in states like Wisconsin, we can create new jobs and grow our economy, said Senator Baldwin. Wisconsin has lagged in business start-up activity and I have worked to change that. This legislation will help carry on Wisconsin's proud history of entrepreneurship and innovation by providing more support to our small business start-ups, and I'm looking forward to the President signing this bill into law. This bill will help to keep and encourage more investment in Florida's economy, instead of being shoe-horned into Wall Street and Silicon Valley, said Senator Rubio. I'll continue to fight for Florida's economy, and I look forward to the president signing this important bill into law. According to the Kauffman Foundation, one of the country's leading entrepreneurship advocacy and research organizations,Wisconsin ranked last in business start-up activityin reports released in 2017, 2016 and 2015. The Spurring Business in Communities Act will allow more Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) to form and invest in Wisconsin, Florida and other under-licensed states to ensure government financing for small businesses does not disproportionately benefit areas already dominated by financial services. Specifically, the legislation will: Exempt SBIC applicants from under-licensed states from full capital requirements; Give first priority to new applicants from under-licensed and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/2018-capitol-christmas-tree | The 2018 Capitol Christmas Tree | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONThis evening, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) participated in the annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Front Lawn. He was joined in lighting the 80-foot Noble Fir from the Willamette National Forest by 9-year-old Oregonian Brigette Harrington, who earned the role by winning a poem contest.The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. each evening through January 1, 2019. Below are the speaker's remarks as prepared for delivery: What a beautiful tree. What a beautiful occasion. I want to thank everyone who had a hand in pulling all of this together. I know it is no small task, especially when the tree comes all the way from Oregon. I want to thank my colleagues in the Oregon delegation: Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Kurt Schrader, and Greg Walden. And especially Peter DeFazio, for sharing a piece of his district with us. This is my fourth and final time leading this event and each time the tree is more stunning. I will say though, we have some pretty nice trees in Wisconsin, too keep that in mind one of these years. But this beautiful noble fir made a long journey, stopping in communities all across the country, so that people could share in this wonderful tradition. What a tremendous way to come together. This week, our nation mourns the loss of a giant. And while his loss is a great sorrow, George H.W. Bush was also a beacon of joy. A few days after one of his granddaughters was born, President Bush wrote her a letter. He ends the letter by saying how you can do all these incredible things in life, but even with all that,' he writes, what counts is family and love.' Now, he didn't necessarily write that about Christmas, but is there anything that better captures its spiritits light? We celebrate Christmas year after year and somehow it never becomes less special. A season dedicated to wonder and faith. We take our joy at the birth of a savior, heralded by angels, and we spread that joy to those in our lives. We could all use a little more of that. Sometimes,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/house-leaders-present-mccormack-award-hugh-halpern-bernie-raimo-and-austin-smythe | House Leaders Present McCormack Award to Hugh Halpern, Bernie Raimo, and Austin Smythe | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONAt a ceremony in the Capitol on Thursday, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) presented the John W. McCormack Award of Excellence to longtime House staffers Hugh Halpern, Bernie Raimo, and Austin Smythe. The award, named after Speaker John McCormack of Massachusetts, was created in 1970 to recognize long-time employees of the House of Representatives who have displayed dedication and bipartisanship. Halpern is director of floor operations for the Office of the Speaker. Raimo is counsel for the Office of the Democratic Leader. Smythe is policy director for the Office of the Speaker. Following are excerpts from Speaker Ryan's remarks at today's ceremony, as prepared for delivery: The McCormack Award celebrates the idea that the people's House is only as good as its people: the dedicated staff who make this institution work. John McCormack was a product of South Boston who served here for 42 years. He succeeded Sam Rayburn as speaker, and led the institution during the tumultuous 1960s. His biographer described him as you would a true man of the House. He was always in the room for the big decisions, but made sure to let others take the credit. He was unfailingly kind, too. History records that his harshest insult was saying, quote, I hold the member in minimum high regard.' This award in his name, the highest that we as House leaders can bestow, celebrates longtime employees who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to the institution and their commitment to bipartisanship. When I think about Hugh, two things that I absolutely love about this place come to mind. First, that it is a meritocracy. Hugh started as a driver and he has risen to the top of the institution. And he has done it by consistently being a behind-the-scenes guy, putting in the long hours, doing the nuts and bolts work, mentoring the next generation of staff. He really embodies the traits necessary to make this institution function. Second, Hugh really respects the vital role of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://duffy.house.gov/media-center/enewsletters/honoring-a-great-man | honoring a great man | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Sean Duffy | D000614 | duffy.house.gov | legacy | Dear Friends, On Friday, November 30, our 41st President, George H.W. Bush, died at the age of 94. President Bush was an incredible man who dedicated his entire life to serving our country. He served as a naval aviator in World War II. He was a man of faith, humility, and undying optimism for our nation's future. Rachel and I continue to pray for the Bush family and friends. May the Lord may comfort them in this time of mourning. His funeral can be viewed LIVE by clicking HERE. It begins at 10am central today. I wanted to share with you a few touching moments from the last few days, as America honors the memory of a great man. President Bush's Service Dog Here is a picture of President Bush's faithful service dog, Sully. Click HERE or the image below to share the picture of this faithful yellow lab. Bob Dole's Salute Senator Bob Dole, also a World War II veteran, stood to salute President Bush as 41 was lying in state in the United States Capitol. ClickHERE or the image below to "like" and SHARE this incredible moment. Honor President Bush's Memory On Facebook Click HERE or the image below to "like" and SHARE on Facebook. He was an incredible man, and we will never forget his dedication to service and his love of country. Until next week! God bless, Sean Duffy | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3049 | Rep. Gwen Moore Statement on GOP Power Grab | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Gwen Moore Statement on GOP Power Grab f t # e Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Washington, DC In response to the Wisconsin State Legislature's passage of sweeping lame-duck legislation restricting the powers of incoming Democratic Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: Voters sent Tony Evers and Josh Kaul to Madison with a clear mandate. Their election should have triggered a peaceful transition of power; instead, Wisconsin Republicans have disgraced the state in a midnight legislative session more befitting of a strong man dictatorship than the United States of America. The legislators who engineered this coup retained the majority of the legislature, despite getting fewer overall votes than the Democrats, due to highly gerrymandered district lines. Their actions amount to a smash and grab hijacking of the voters' will. In my over 30 years of public service, I have never witnessed a power grab as shameful and blatant as this in Wisconsin. This power grab is a direct threat to our state's democracy. As Wisconsinites, we must stand strong in the face of greed and intolerance to overcome this period of darkness and begin our return to Wisconsin's progressive roots. ### Twitter|Facebook|Snapchat|Instagram|Website f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/a-president-has-passed | A President has passed | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: Sarah Weihert of the Lake Mills Leader When a notable public figure passes away, especially a former president, I think we all take a moment to breath, think back and remember. I don't remember George H.W. Bush from his time in the White House, I was born the year before he assumed the presidency, but I do remember him. I did realize as a I sat down to write this that I didn't know that much about him, so I did what any intrepid journalist of Millennial age would do. I Googled him. I was impressed to learn Bush postponed his university studies after the attack on Pearl Harbor to enlist in the United States Navy on his 18th birthday. He became one of the youngest aviators in the Navy. After the war he attended Yale and moved to Texas where he became a millionaire in the oil business by the age of 40. Before becoming President, Bush was a U.S. Representative, Ambassador, Director of Central Intelligence and the 43rd Vice President of the United States under President Ronald Ragan. After leaving office in 1993, Bush was activeoften alongside his former opponent Bill Clintonin humanitarian activities. With George W. Bush's victory in the 2000 presidential election, Bush and his son became the second fatherson pair to serve as president, following John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Bush's second son, Jeb Bush, served as the 43rd Governor of Florida and sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. Gov. Scott Walker ordered flags at half-staff through Dec. 30 in honor of the former President and said in 1988 he cast his first vote for President for him. I am proud of that vote today. He was a true gentleman and our country is better because of his service. Tonette and I send our love and prayers to the Bush family as America mourns the loss of one of our greatest patriots. Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner issued a statement Dec. 1, including a picture of him with George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush and Cheryl Sensenbrenner saying, My deepest condolences go out to the Bush family, and I join our nation … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/johnson-backs-bill-to-delist-gray-wolf-while-baldwin-remains-noncommittal | Johnson backs bill to delist gray wolf, while Baldwin remains noncommittal | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: WisPolitics.com A U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson spokesman says the Oshkosh Republican would back a bill aiming to delist the gray wolf in all but two states should it be taken up in the Senate. But the office of U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin didn't say whether she'd support the legislation from 7th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy seeking to remove the wolves from the Endangered Species Act. The bill, which cleared the House earlier this month, would lift protections for the wolves across the continental United States. A Johnson spokesman this week noted Johnson has been working on the issue for a while. Johnson in 2015 introduced a bill that would direct the Department of the Interior to reissue final rules related to the endangered listing of the gray wolf in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Wyoming. He reintroduced the legislation last year. But a Baldwin spokeswoman in an email expressed preference for the Madison Democrat's HELP for Wildlife Act, which would delist the gray wolf in Wyoming and the western Great Lakes as well as reauthorize and provide funding for a series of conservation programs. The spokeswoman noted Duffy's bill has not yet come up in the Senate and didn't answer whether Baldwin would vote for the Wausau Republican's legislation if it does hit the floor. The comments follow the House passage of Duffy's Manage Our Wolves Act. The bipartisan legislation passed on a 196-180 vote aims to remove the gray wolf from the list of endangered or threatened species and reinstate a rule that removed the gray wolf in the western Great Lakes region from the list. If you live in Wisconsin, especially northern Wisconsin, it might be necessary for us to actually manage this population because it's good for the environment, Duffy said in a statement following the bill's passage. Frankly, I believe that our states are far more in tuned in understanding the ecosystem of their state than bureaucrats in Washington. The legislation garnered support from U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay; Glenn … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/madison-bishop-robert-morlino-remembered-for-having-deep-knowledge-of-catholic-doctrine | Madison Bishop Robert Morlino remembered for having deep knowledge of Catholic doctrine | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: Rob Schultz of the Wisconsin State Journal Madison Bishop Robert C. Morlino was remembered at a funeral Mass Tuesday for having a deep knowledge of Catholic doctrine and representing the bone marrow of the Church. Morlino wanted to direct people to the truth because he knew that is the path to Jesus, said Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, who presided over the nearly two-hour Mass at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church on Madison's Southwest Side. Nearly 2,000 people, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, paid their final respects. Morlino, 71, died Nov. 24, after suffering what the Catholic Diocese of Madison called a cardiac event. The Scranton, Pennsylvania, native was installed as the fourth bishop of Madison on Aug. 1, 2003, and soon became known for upholding conservative Church teachings often at odds with the more liberal flock he led. Morlino publicly opposed abortion and same-sex unions and blamed the ongoing sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic Church largely on what he called a homosexual subculture. Monsignor James Bartylla, who worked with Morlino during his entire time in Madison, said in his homily that Morlino's steady, deep maturity and knowledge of the sacred doctrine was in sync with Jesus' spirit. That represented the bone marrow of the church, Bartylla said. Courageous and firm, jovial and joyful, even if not perfect, Bishop Morlino would always enjoy a good argument from his opponents, he might even invite them for a drink or a meal with him, very much to their surprise, Bartylla said. However, he would not accept petty, ad hominem arguments that sometimes crept their way into widely spirited debates. He'd defend sacred doctrine without hesitation. Among the 17 bishops at Morlino's funeral were the four other bishops from Wisconsin as well as Minneapolis-St. Paul Archbishop Bernard Hebda and retired Archbishop John C. Nienstedt. Also in attendance were U.S. Reps. James Sensenbrenner, R-Menomonee Falls, Sean Duffy, R-Wausau, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/new-us-betting-bill-would-require-fed-approval-of-state-legislation | New US betting bill would require fed approval of state legislation | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: Steven Stradbrooke of CalvinAyre.com A draft of a new US federal sports betting bill would allow the US Attorney General to potentially veto state-level legislation, while also requiring bookmakers to use official league-supplied data for wagering purposes. The new draft legislation, first spotted byESPN scribe David Purdum, is the first significant effort toreinstate some level of federal controlover betting since the US Supreme Court struck down the federal betting prohibition this spring. Purdum reported that the bill had emerged from the office of SenatorOrrin Hatch(R-UT), who is set to retire after the current lame duck session of Congress. Hatch (pictured) has previously secured the public support of Rep.Chuck Schumer(D-NY), while Rep.Jim Sensenbrenner(R-WI) recently promised a legislative response to the federal betting disempowerment was in the works. With Hatch set to exit the political scene when the lame duck session concludes, he may not have the clout with which to push through something as controversial as a betting bill. Some Republicans may also find the bill an uncomfortable reminder of the states' rights issues that brought about the demise of the previous federal betting bill. But for argument's sake, read on NONE SHALL PASS The draft bill's most striking element is the requirement for all state-level sports betting legislation to be submitted to the US Attorney General for approval. The AG would have 180 days in which to mull things over, and could veto any legislation that didn't meet minimum standards. Even if the AG okays a bill, the state would have to apply for its renewal every three years. It's unclear from the draft whether this inspection would apply retroactively to states that had already approved their regulated betting markets prior to the new federal bill's passage. Seven states have already launched legal wagering markets in the six months since the Supreme Court decision. DATA IN, DATA OUT State-licensed betting operators would be required to use officialleague-sup… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/state-betting-laws-could-be-vetoed-under-leaked-federal-bill | State betting laws could be vetoed under leaked federal bill | 2018-12-05 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: iGaming Business US states would be required to have betting legislation approved by the US Attorney General and purchase official major league data under plans for federal oversight outlined in a leaked Congressional draft bill. The comprehensive legislation would force states to apply for approval from the Attorney General when implementing new sports betting laws and regulations. However it does not specify if this would be required retrospectively for those states where betting is already legal and regulated. In a nod to the sports leagues and those lobbying for integrity fees, all operators would be required to use official league data until at least 2023. A National Sports Wagering Clearinghouse would be founded to monitor for any unusual betting patterns, while the Sports Bribery Act of 1964 would be strengthened by criminalising the act of betting based on non-public information. Looking beyond state borders, the draft bill would alter the Wire Act of 1961 to allow sportsbooks to operate across state lines through compacts. iGamingBusiness.comunderstands the 37-page discussion draft was drawn up and circulated in the US Senate. The document is neither titled or dated and it is unclear who precisely the author has sought to discuss it with. Some media reports suggest the author was retiring Utah Senator Orrin Hatch (pictured), one of the authors of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 1992 who announced plans to progress federal legislation immediately after its repeal in May. Hatch, who is to retire at the end of this month, has yet to comment on the document. Responding to the leak, the American Gaming Association (AGA) reiterated its support for state autonomy in betting regulation. Since the Supreme Court's ruling in May, the AGA has consistently maintained that federal legislation regarding sports betting is not necessary, said Chris Cylke, AGA's vice president of government relations. That underlying position remains unchanged. At the same time, we remain committ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gallagher.house.gov/media/press-releases/gallaghers-statement-inf-treaty | Gallagher's Statement on INF Treaty | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Mike Gallagher | G000579 | gallagher.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today CongressmanMike Gallagher, member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statementafter Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that Russia is in material breach of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. "Secretary Pompeo deserves enormous credit for today's announcement. Not only are we moving forward on INF in a way that makes clear Russia is the party acting in bad faith, but we are doing so in close coordination with our NATO allies. Although we did not realize it at the time, we know from former Obama administration officials that Russia began testing INF-prohibited ground-launched cruise missiles in 2008. Every year since 2014, the State Department has found Russia to be in violation of its INF obligations. Meanwhile, China has never been part of the treaty and has amassed an arsenal over 2,000 ballistic and cruise missilesabout 95% of which fall under INF ranges. These missiles are far cheaper than our ships and planes, meaning we are increasingly priced out of the competition. Recognizing these realities, my amendment to the FY19 NDAA gave the president until January to make a final determination of whether Russia is in material breach of its INF obligations. In the event of a positive material breach determination, the amendment set a path to exit the treaty. Today, Secretary Pompeo delivered an unequivocal finding that Russia's actions constitute a material breach of INF. If Russia fails to verifiably return to its obligations under the agreement, in 60 days, the US will suspend its compliance with the treaty. Just as importantly, our NATO allies have released a unanimous statement concurring with the administration's assessment of Russia's material breach. So let's be clear: this is not a unilateral step away from arms control. This is a consensus finding coordinated with our allies. We'll see what happens in 60 days. But for now, all Americans should take heart that we are holding Russia accountable for its actions and paving the way for a mo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/with-female-genital-mutilation-ban-gone-we-need-new-legislation-to-protect-at-risk-girls | With female genital mutilation ban gone, we need new legislation to protect at-risk girls | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | 500,000 girls in the U.S. are at risk of female genital mutilation. With a ban on the practice struck down, we need new legislation to protect them. For more than two decades, underage girls in this country have been federally protected from the horrific practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). The ritualistic cutting or removal of a young girl's external genitalia is an anachronistic act that occurs mostly in parts of Africa, the Middle Eastand a few countries in Asia.Last month, during a trial of aMichigan doctor accused of performing FGMon nine minor girls, a federal judge ruled that thelaw banning FGM is unconstitutional. Now, Congress and the states must act immediately to re-enact FGM protections. FGM is decried internationally for its cruelty.It is denounced by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as aviolation of basic human rightsand a form of child abuse. At its most basic, this practice is rooted in the desire to control a woman's sexuality. Physicians worldwide agree that FGM is medically unnecessary, and the procedure poses physical, sexual, and psychological dangers for the young victims. These girls, sometimes only a few days old, are subjected to an act that will have a profound negative effect on their lives. Michigan ruling was misguided In the Michigan case, the defendants were charged under the 1996 statute that banned FGM on minors.In their motion to dismiss, the defense claimed that Congress had overstepped its constitutional authority by enacting this statute. Judge Bernard Friedman agreed with this position and ruled the law unconstitutional. Judge Friedman's ruling rests on his belief that Congress, under principles of federalism, lacks the authority to prohibit this activity under the Commerce Clause because it is not a commercial activity. I share those views in some respects. And perhaps, Congress should address the judge's concerns to make clear the federal aspect of this crime. But t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-announces-funds-to-rebuild-improve-rural-water-infrastructure | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $51 Million to Rebuild and Improve Rural Water Infrastructure in Wisconsin | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.04.18 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $51 Million to Rebuild and Improve Rural Water Infrastructure in Wisconsin USDA funds will be used to improve access to clean, reliable water and waste disposal systems for homes and businesses in Wisconsin rural communities WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is announcing more than $51 million in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development funding to help rebuild and improve water infrastructure in Wisconsin communities. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin has supported strong funding for infrastructure projects through USDA's Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program and is working to reauthorize the program in the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA Rural Development will provide $34,822,000 in loans and $16,547,000 in grant funding for seven water and wastewater projects in Wisconsin. Safe drinking water and reliable water infrastructure are priorities for every Wisconsin community and are essential to public health and the economic prosperity of our state. Too often, small rural communities lack the resources to solve our most pressing water challenges, said Senator Baldwin. I worked to secure these strong investments to make sure that our rural communities across Wisconsin have access to clean drinking water, and safe and improved water infrastructure. USDA is providing the funds through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program. The funding can be used for drinking water, storm water drainage and waste disposal systems for rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents. The USDA funding was awarded to the following Wisconsin communities: City of Waupun: $27,611,000 in loans and $9,479,000 in grants for water distribution and storm water drainage system improvements, including the addition of a phosphorus removal system making use of new technology. Village of Reedsville: $1,049… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/photo/five-photos-41s-lying-state-ceremony | Five Photos from 41's Lying In State Ceremony | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | President George Herbert Walker Bush became just the 12th president to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda yesterdaya solemn honor that brought his family, members of Congress, the Supreme Court, and military leaders together like no other service could. At 94 years of age and with 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, he lived a full life of service: to others and to his country. As Speaker Ryan said in his eulogy, President Bush was "a great leader and a good man...his memory will belong to glory." 1. The Bush family, Vice President and Second Lady Pence, and Speaker and Mrs. Ryan stand inrespect as President Bush's casket enters the Capitol Rotunda. 2. Speaker Ryan offers his condolences to President George W. Bush. 3. America's military and political leaders bow their heads in prayer in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. 4. President Bush's flag-draped casket sits atop a woodenboxknown as a catafalquethe same one that President Lincoln laid upon during his state funeral. 5. From high above in the Rotunda, a bird's eye view shows a steady stream of visitors who have traveled from all corners of the country to pay theirlast respects to President George Herbert Walker Bush. May God bless him. More: To watch the full hour-long service, click here. To watch Speaker Ryan's five-minute eulogy, click here. To see that photo that Speaker Ryan mentions in his eulogy of both Presidents Bush after 9/11, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-statement-on-republican-attempts-to-override-will-of-wisconsin | Pocan Statement on Republican Attempts to Override Will of Wisconsin Voters | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Mark Pocan | P000607 | pocan.house.gov | pocan | https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MADISON, WI (December 3, 2018) – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding Wisconsin's Joint Finance Committee taking up legislation today aimed at weakening the authority of incoming Democratic officials. "Wisconsin Republicans' shameful and undemocratic last-minute attempt to override the vote of the people is more becoming of a third world dictatorship than the birthplace of Fighting Bob La Follette and it must be stopped. Jamming the last days of the legislative session with voter suppression legislation and attempts at undermining the agenda of a newly elected Governor and Attorney General is a blatant attempt to override the vote by the people of our state. "Republicans had eight years of the Scott Walker Administration to enact laws if needed, but instead, they waited until the last minute of an exiting administration to make an unconstitutional push for more power. As a former Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, I know that fast-tracking these bills is not only wrong to do, but also shows how wrong the Republicans know these actions are. By rushing these bills, Republicans know they are attempting to deceive the people. "Wisconsin voters spoke on November 6, electing Democrats to the Governor's and Attorney General's offices, as well as other offices up and down the ballot. Governor Walker, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, and Speaker Vos should immediately reverse course and stop seeking to crack down on voting rights, thwart the incoming administration, and shove through laws that will have long-lasting damaging effects on Wisconsin families." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:11:43Z |
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/johnson-backs-bill-to-delist-gray-wolf | Johnson backs bill to delist gray wolf | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: WisPolitics Capitol Report A U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson spokesman says the Oshkosh Republican would back a bill aiming to delist the gray wolf in all but two states should it be taken up in the Senate. But the office of U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin didn't say whether she'd support the legislation from 7th CD U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy seeking to remove the wolves from the Endangered Species Act. The bill, which cleared the House earlier this month, would lift protections for the wolves across the continental United States. A Johnson spokesman this week noted Johnson has been working on the issue for a while. Johnson in 2015 introduced a bill that would direct the Department of the Interior to reissue final rules related to the endangered listing of the gray wolf in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Wyoming. He reintroduced the legislation last year. But a Baldwin spokeswoman in an email expressed preference for the Madison Democrat's HELP for Wildlife Act, which would delist the gray wolf in Wyoming and the western Great Lakes as well as reauthorize and provide funding for a series of conservation programs. The spokeswoman noted Duffy's bill has not yet come up in the Senate and didn't answer whether Baldwin would vote for the Wausau Republican's legislation if it does hit the floor. The comments follow the House passage of Duffy's Manage Our Wolves Act. The bipartisan legislation passed on a 196-180 vote aims to remove the gray wolf from the list of endangered or threatened species and reinstate a rule that removed the gray wolf in the western Great Lakes region from the list. If you live in Wisconsin, especially northern Wisconsin, it might be necessary for us to actually manage this population because it's good for the environment, Duffy said in a statement following the bill's passage. Frankly, I believe that our states are far more in tuned in understanding the ecosystem of their state than bureaucrats in Washington. The legislation garnered support from U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay; Glenn Grothman,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/weau-senator-baldwin-working-to-improve-access-to-maternity-care-for-wisconsin-moms | WEAU: Senator Baldwin Working to Improve Access to Maternity Care for Wisconsin Moms | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.speaker.gov/general/how-watch-today-s-us-capitol-ceremony-president-george-hw-bush | How to Watch Today’s U.S. Capitol Ceremony for President George H.W. Bush | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | The late President George H.W. Bush will lie in state in the United States Capitol Rotunda from today through Wednesday morning. At 5:00 p.m. ET, the Bush family and friends, the vice president, members of Congress, and members of the administration will gather for a service honoring President Bush. At 7:30 p.m. ET, the Rotunda will open to members of the public so they may pay their respects. The Capitol service will include eulogies by the vice president, speaker, and Senate majority leader. Congressional leadership and the vice president will participate in the laying of wreaths. President Bush lived an exemplary life of service to this country. The last president to serve in combat, he served as a pilot in the United States Navy in World War II, flying more than 50 combat missions and earning a Distinguished Flying Cross. He spent decades as a public servant, beginning in the House of Representatives and serving as ambassador to the United Nations, envoy to China, director of Central Intelligence, and vice president. He was the dedicated husband of 73 years to the late First Lady Barbara Bush and the patriarch of the Bush family. Lying in state is a rare honor authorized by Congress and given to those who have devoted their lives to military or public service to our nation. Just 27 individuals have lain in state or in honor in the Capitol, with the most recent being late Senator John McCain following his passing earlier this year. Congress has also honored the unknown soldiers of World War I, World War II and the Korean War, and of the Vietnam Era. President Bush's casket will lay upon the catafalque constructed in 1865 to support that of President Abraham Lincoln as he laid in state in the Rotunda. WATCH: The Capitol service and public viewing will be live on speaker.gov/live beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/speaker-ryan-s-remarks-honoring-life-president-george-hw-bush-3 | Speaker Ryan’s Remarks Honoring the Life of President George H.W. Bush | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, President George H.W. Bush was honored in a service at the United States Capitol. The ceremony marked the arrival of his casket to the Capitol Rotunda, where the late president will lie in state until Wednesday. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke to recognize President Bush's legacy of service, strength of character, and the indelible mark he left on our nation's history. Speaker Ryan's remarks, as prepared for delivery, are as follows: As Americans, we have no more solemn duty than laying a great patriot to rest. Here lies a great man. To the Bush family: On behalf of the whole HouseRepublicans and Democratswe are profoundly sorry for your loss. And we are honored to celebrate this wonderful life with you. Like so many, I feel a personal debt of gratitude today. The 1988 campaign was the first one I was involved in. We handed out literature at the Janesville Craig Cougars ball games. I remember going to this big rally on the Miami of Ohio campus the day after the first debate. The whole experience really drew me into politics. He was the first president I had the chance to vote for. And he was the first president to teach me that in a democracy sometimes you fall short. And that how you handle that is just as important as how you win. An old preacher once said: Grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected. Glory is transcendent in the life of our republic. This Rotunda is a trumpet call to glory, tributes to the giants all the way up to the sky. Grace is different, more elemental. It is not larger than life; it is the stuff of lifethe connective tissue in a free society. It deepens the well of our common humanity. Throughout his life of service, President Bush personified grace. His character was second to none. He reached the heights of power with uncommon humility. He made monumental contributions to freedom with a fundamental decency that resonates across generations. No one better harmonized the joy of life and the duty of life. There is that indelible image of him as command… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-is-a-hipster-and-her-green-new-deal-could-be-a-political-winner | Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of 41st President | 2018-12-01 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | By: CBS 58 Newsroom MADISON, WI (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has ordered flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff beginning December 1, in honor of former President George Herbert Walker Bush. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on December 30, 2018. Upon learning of the passing of the former President, the Governor issued the following statement. So sorry to hear of the death of President George Herbert Walker Bush. In 1988, I cast my first vote for President for him. I am proud of that vote today. He was a true gentleman and our country is better because of his service. Tonette and I send our love and prayers to the Bush family as America mourns the loss of one of our greatest patriots. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson issued this statement via email and twitter. Throughout his life, George H.W. Bush fought for freedom and prosperity for all Americans. From his service in World War II as a naval aviator to his efforts organizing international disaster relief, the nation and world will never forget his years of public service. In a tweet, Senator Tammy Baldwin said of the former President. "I have a lot of respect for President George H.W. Bush's lifetime commitment to serving our country. His humility and kindness serve as an example for all who follow him in public service. My thoughts are with the entire Bush family." Wisconsin Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner issued this statement after learning of the death of the former President. "My deepest condolences go out to the Bush family, and I join our nation in mourning the passing of George H.W. Bush. The former president was a heroic veteran, accomplished statesman, and lifelong public servant whose sense of duty and devotion to our country stands as a shining example for all. He lived a remarkable life, and our nation is stronger today because of him. I am grateful for his contributions to society and will keep his loved ones in my prayers. May he rest in peace." Former Wisconsin Governor and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/12/sensenbrenner-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-president-george-h-w-bush | Sensenbrenner Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush | 2018-12-01 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | F. Sensenbrenner | S000244 | sensenbrenner.house.gov | legacy | Brookfield, WICongressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) issued the following statement after the death of the 41st President of the United States, President George H.W. Bush: "My deepest condolences go out to the Bush family, and I join our nation in mourning the passing of George H.W. Bush. The former president was a heroic veteran, accomplished statesman, and lifelong public servant whose sense of duty and devotion to our country stands as a shining example for all. He lived a remarkable life, and our nation is stronger today because of him. I am grateful for his contributions to society and will keep his loved ones in my prayers. May he rest in peace." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=6B591A28-1E9C-4729-B446-369BDA910854 | Johnson Comments on Passing of President George H.W. Bush | 2018-12-01 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | legacy | Stevens Point, Wis. U.S. Senator Ron Johnson said the following Saturday in response to the news of the death of former President George H.W. Bush: Throughout his life, George H.W. Bush fought for freedom and prosperity for all Americans. From his service in World War II as a naval aviator to his efforts organizing international disaster relief, the nation and world will never forget his years of public service. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/president-george-hw-bush-lie-state-united-states-capitol-rotunda | President George H.W. Bush to Lie in State in the United States Capitol Rotunda | 2018-12-01 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) today announced that the late President George H.W. Bush will lie in state in the United States Capitol Rotunda. A bicameral arrival ceremony will be held for President Bush on Monday, December 3 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The public is invited to pay their respects from Monday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. ET until Wednesday, December 5, at 7:00 a.m. ET. The Bush family will provide additional details regarding arrangements beyond the Capitol ceremony. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.speaker.gov/press-release/statement-passing-president-george-hw-bush-0 | Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush | 2018-12-01 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONThis morning, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement: George H.W. Bush was a man for all seasons. He was great in his impact, making the world safer and freer. He was great in his character, leading with decency and integrity. A war hero and statesman, the country is inspired by his example. Like so many Americans, I admired President Bush not only for how he served, but for how he lived. He took pride in being a family man. The affection he showed for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was so endearing. His 73 years of marriage to Barbara marks a long and beautiful love story. President Bush best demonstrated the qualities he once described as those little touches of grace and affection and humor that make life sing.' His life was a hymn of honor. It was in the people's House where he began his time in public office. In our sadness today, we express our deepest condolences to theBush family. We give thanks to God for the life of this patriot. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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