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| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-calls-for-accountability-from-fcc-on-broadband-mapping-and-joins-pscs-call-for-wisconsinites-to-badger-the-fcc | Senator Baldwin Calls for Accountability from FCC on Broadband Mapping & Joins PSC’s Call for Wisconsinites to “Badger the FCC” | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter to Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to ensure the FCC’s new national broadband maps satisfy the goals of the Broadband DATA Act and provide a reliable depiction of broadband availability across the nation. The FCC’s new map will help determine funding allocations under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program – the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s historic investment to close Wisconsin’s digital divide. “We have heard from constituents, state and local governments, and service providers alike of continuing concerns about the accuracy of the map, ranging from persistent issues with missing or incorrect serviceable locations to potentially overstated claims of coverage by providers,” the senators wrote. “To ensure the map can be used for decisions about where to direct tens of billions of dollars for broadband deployment, it is critical that these issues be examined and addressed in a systematic and thorough manner.” “We recognize that these steps will require more work now in ensuring all serviceable locations are represented and in sorting through challenges as to the availability of service and to the underlying Fabric data,” the senators continued. “But these processes must not be short-cut or millions of Americans in need of broadband risk being short-changed.” Accurate maps are necessary to the success of the BEAD program, which is why the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin is encouraging Wisconsinites to “Badger the FCC” and check the accuracy of the FCC’s new map. View the map at BroadbandMap.FCC.gov and visit the FCC’s consumer challenge website to learn more. The letter was led by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.). Joining Senators Baldwin, Capito and Rosen in signing the letter were Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chuck Grassley (R-I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-secures-over-255-million-for-wisconsin-in-senate-appropriations-legislation | Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that more than $255.7 million in congressionally directed spending for Wisconsin projects she supported has been included in the bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Senator Baldwin has spent the last year working to fund the following projects on behalf of public and nonprofit entities across Wisconsin. “For the second year in a row, I’m proud to have worked in a bipartisan way to deliver direct support from Washington to Wisconsin,” said Senator Baldwin. “These community driven projects will reach every corner of Wisconsin, with critical investments for roads, bridges and water infrastructure, workforce development, access to health and child care, improvements for emergency services, and so much more. By working with folks from across Wisconsin, I am proud to deliver federal support that responds to the unique needs of so many different communities.” Statewide Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: $5,000,000 to create innovative career pathways in educational sectors to attract and retain more diverse talent and increase affordable access to childcare by expanding and enhancing early childhood education apprenticeship programming. Wisconsin Department of Health Services: $3,140,000 in funding to support Wisconsin’s implementation of the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Senator Baldwin introduced the legislation to create the nationwide 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which launched over the summer. Wisconsin Technology Council: $115,000 to expand entrepreneurial reach across all regions and demographics of Wisconsin, including through regional networking and educational programming workshops for would-be entrepreneurs, with a special focus on rural communities, women and minorities. Southeastern Wisconsin Milwaukee County: $5,000,000 to rehabilitate foreclosed properties and prioritize the sale to first-time homebuyers. This project will give these households an oppo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-requests-information-from-department-of-defense-on-covid-19-vaccines-harmful-effects-on-service-members | Sen. Johnson Requests Information from Department of Defense on COVID-19 Vaccines’ Harmful Effects on Service Members | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Defense Health Agency Director Lieutenant General Ronald Place requesting detailed information about claims filed on Tricare, a military healthcare program, for active duty service members related to COVID-19 and potential COVID-19 vaccine injuries. “Although the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the military will end with the signing of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, my efforts to uncover and expose the vaccines’ harmful effect on our service members will continue. The brave men and women who serve our country deserve to know the truth about the short and long-term health effects these mandated vaccines will have on the rest of their lives,” the senator wrote. Sen. Johnson has heard from many whistleblowers — including service members — raising concerns about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. He has led multiple roundtables addressing pandemic response failures and has written over 45 public letters to federal health agencies demanding transparency about the COVID-19 vaccines. Last week, Sen. Johnson offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would have provided additional protections for service members who were negatively impacted by the Department of Defense’s pointless and harmful COVID-19 vaccine policy. Sen. Johnson requested Lt. Gen. Place respond to his letter no later than January 9, 2023. Read more about the letter in The Post Millennial. The full text of the letter can be found here and below. December 19, 2022 Lt. Gen. Ronald J. Place Director Defense Health Agency Dear Lt. Gen. Place: Over the last year, I have heard from countless individuals across the country who have suffered life-altering injuries after receiving COVID-19 vaccines. My office has also been in contact with many men and woman of the U.S. military who have shared their concerns about the Department of D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-votes-against-massive-omnibus-spending-bill | Sen. Johnson Votes Against Massive Omnibus Spending Bill | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against final passage of the 4,000+ page, $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill that was fast-tracked through the Senate without proper consideration. “The Omnibus that just passed in the Senate is an abomination. There is no way anyone had time to read all 4,155 pages, much less comprehend how the massive deficit spending and major policy elements will negatively impact Americans. This takes Washington dysfunction and cynicism to an entirely new level. We were unable to amend the bill to eliminate at least $11 billion in earmarks or preserve Title 42 as the only restriction to Biden’s open border policy. Once again, Congress easily waived the ‘Paygo’ discipline to enable massive deficit spending to continue. We are mortgaging our children’s future and a majority of the members of Congress couldn’t care less. I voted no.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/senate-blocks-sen-johnson-s-amendments-to-eliminate-9-8-billion-in-earmarks-restrict-federally-funded-transportation-of-illegal-migrants-in-omnibus | Senate Blocks Sen. Johnson’s Amendments to Eliminate $9.8 Billion in Earmarks, Restrict Federally Funded Transportation of Illegal Migrants in Omnibus | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) secured a full vote of the United States Senate on his amendments to the $1.7 trillion, 4,000+ page omnibus spending bill. Sen. Johnson offered amendments to eliminate $9.8 billion in earmarks from the bill and to restrict federally funded transportation of illegal migrants. Unfortunately, the Senate voted in favor of keeping the nearly $10 billion of earmarks that will go to states that are sitting on almost $400 billion in surpluses. In a press conference on Tuesday, Sen. Johnson argued that earmarks are “the gateway drug to the massive deficit spending, to the mortgaging of our children's futures. It has to stop.” On the Senate floor today, the senator explained how the earmarks will go to states that are already “sitting on close to $400 billion of surpluses.” In response to the growing crisis on our southern border, Sen. Johnson explained that his amendment “takes whatever funds are appropriated for transporting illegal immigrants – it only allows those funds to be used to send them home or to a safe third country or to Mexico or to a detention facility here in America.” The full text of the amendments can be found here and here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-offers-amendment-to-eliminate-earmarks-from-massive-omnibus-spending-bill | Sen. Johnson Offers Amendment to Eliminate Earmarks from Massive Omnibus Spending Bill | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | “The gateway drug to the massive deficit spending, to the mortgaging of our children’s futures” WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) was joined by Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in a press conference to oppose the $1.7 trillion, 4,000+ page omnibus spending bill and argue in favor of additional amendments. Sen. Johnson offered an amendment to eliminate all earmarks, totaling $9.8 billion in spending, from the omnibus bill. “There are, let me get the exact numbers, 9.8 billion dollars worth of earmarks. Thousands of individual projects here, both Democrat and Republican. It is interesting to note on the Republican side, we actually have a conference resolution that we don't support earmarks. Well, we're supporting over 4 billion dollars worth. Democrats are getting 5.4 billion dollars worth of earmarks. This is the gateway drug to the massive deficit spending, to the mortgaging of our children's futures. It has to stop, which is why I'm going to offer an amendment to eliminate all those earmarks in this massive omnibus spending bill,” the senator argued. Last week, Sen. Johnson led a press conference to oppose the omnibus bill and argue in favor of a short-term Continuing Resolution. He explained that the 535 members of Congress “literally are the Board of Directors of the largest financial entity in the world and we never talk numbers.” Senator Johnson’s full remarks can be found here and below. “I think what I found most disconcerting about this discussion, this debate, this process is the whistling past the graveyard nature of it. We're talking about this is a big win in terms of, you know, conservatism and for Republicans that we're getting a greater increase in defense spending. “One of the things I've been pointing out, because of the massive inflation, because a dollar that we all held at the start of the Biden administration is worth less than 88 cents, the 858 billion dollars we’re getting on defense is literally worth only … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-moore-call-for-review-of-milwaukees-2020-census | Baldwin, Moore Call for Review of Milwaukee’s 2020 Census | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) sent a letter to the United States Census Bureau in support of the City of Milwaukee’s challenge to the 2020 Census of the city. Milwaukee submitted an official 2020 Census Count Question Resolution Housing Count Case today, and Baldwin and Moore’s letter was included in the request. If the request is accepted, the Census Bureau will review if certain errors were made in the 2020 Census. An accurate 2020 Census count is needed for Wisconsin’s communities to receive proper federal resources, such as funding for health care, infrastructure, housing, job programs, and more. An analysis by the City of Milwaukee suggests that the Census undercounted nearly 10,000 residents, disproportionately undercounting Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino residents. “An accurate Census is necessary for the appropriate distribution of federal funds and data-driven policymaking,” wrote the members of Congress. “The City of Milwaukee is home to a large, diverse population of Wisconsinites. These Wisconsinites contribute to the vibrancy of Milwaukee and deserve to be reflected in an accurate Census,” the members continued. The full letter can be found here and below. The Honorable Robert Santos Director United States Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, D.C. 20233 Dear Director Santos: We write to urge a prompt review of the City of Milwaukee’s 2020 Census Count Question Resolution Case. An accurate Census is necessary for the appropriate distribution of federal funds and data-driven policymaking. The City of Milwaukee’s submission includes evidence of a concerning undercount of housing units contributing to an overall undercount within the City. We urge the Bureau take this opportunity to correct the housing undercount and issue a new, official 2020 Census count for the City of Milwaukee in response to the City’s case submission. In a challenging environment, communities across Wisconsin organized to encoura… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-joins-bill-to-forgive-student-loan-debt-for-beginning-farmers | Senator Baldwin Joins Bill to Forgive Student Loan Debt for Beginning Farmers | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) on Monday to introduce the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to create a loan forgiveness program for beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as women, veteran, and minority farmers. Student loan debt is a major hurdle for beginning farmers, and this legislation would serve as an incentive for farmers to enter—and stay—in the agricultural industry, and strengthen opportunities to grow successful businesses. According to a survey by the National Young Farmers Coalition, the average student loan debt for a young farmer is $35,660, while 72% of young farmers hold a loan to finance their farm or ranch, at an average of $208,885. “Right now, the cost of starting and maintaining a new farm is too expensive for many young farmers, ranchers and their families, who are often already struggling to pay off existing debt,” said Senator Baldwin. “By helping Wisconsinites pay off their student loans, more new farmers and ranchers will be able to pursue careers in agriculture – creating jobs in the heartland, producing Made in WI products and keeping our rural communities strong.” “Starting and maintaining a new farm is tough, expensive work. Too often, young farmers are saddled with thousands in student loan debt and can’t afford to make the investments necessary for success. Connecticut farms are key to the health of our rural communities and the future of food security, and this legislation would help more people start and stay in farming,” said Senator Murphy. "The Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act provides a path out of debt for many young and beginning farmers who haven't been able to see one before. Held back by existing debt making financing complicated-- on top of climate crisis, input, and living costs-- passing this act will open the possibility of becoming a full-time farmer and/or rancher to many who would be, but for having repayment of existing loans in their way. Nation… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ahead-of-world-cup-championship-match-baldwin-joins-colleagues-in-bicameral-letter-calling-out-fifas-anti-lgbtq-stance | Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Calling Out FIFA’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Stance | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 29 of her colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, expressing outrage over the association’s decision to censor support for LGBTQ+ rights by fans and players at the 2022 World Cup. “We write today with concern regarding FIFA’s decision to penalize players in the 2022 World Cup for wearing ‘OneLove’ armbands in support of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as reports that spectators wearing clothing in support of the LGBTQ+ community faced confrontation from officials at events,” wrote the lawmakers. “It is our understanding that team captains from several European teams competing in the World Cup intended to wear OneLove armbands as a signal of support for LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity, but were instructed by FIFA that doing so would result in the issuance of in-game sanctions (e.g. yellow cards),” they continued. “This is in contrast to the typical monetary fine issued for uniform violations, and ultimately deterred players from adorning their uniforms with the armbands.” The lawmakers’ letter expresses deep concerns with the unprecedented actions taken by FIFA to silence players in their attempt to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights around the globe. “[T]hese actions stand in stark contrast to FIFA’s own commitments. FIFA has promoted its own ‘No Discrimination’ campaign, featuring different captains’ armbands, and released a statement indicating that, ‘FIFA is an inclusive organization and supports all legitimate causes, such as ‘One Love’,’” the lawmakers continued. “If FIFA believes itself to be an inclusive organization that supports causes like the OneLove movement, then its erasure of the movement’s armbands and other LGBTQ+ symbols and apparel in support of its own campaign runs counter to its public attestations about the values it espouses.” In order to meaningfully reaffirm the principle that harassment and discrimination are not tolerated at FIFA sanctioned events—including the next World Cup set to be held join… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-joins-colleagues-in-introducing-legislation-to-protect-americans-right-to-build-a-family-through-ivf-other-assisted-reproductive-technology | Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Americans' Right to Build A Family Through IVF, Other Assisted Reproductive Technology | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing legislation to protect every American’s right to access in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology (ART) that millions of Americans need to have children. The Right to Build Families Act of 2022 would prohibit limiting access to IVF or any assisted reproductive technology to any American—regardless of their zip code. “Regardless of where they live, every American deserves the freedom to decide when and how to build a family,” said Senator Tammy Baldwin. “Unfortunately, since the activist Supreme Court stripped away the reproductive rights of millions of women across the country, Americans are now worried about other health care rights that might be on the chopping block – like IVF. I’m proud to support the Right to Build Families Act to ensure that families across the country have access to the tools they need to start a family on their own terms.” The Right to Build Families Act of 2022 would: Prohibit limiting any individual from accessing ART or retaining their reproductive genetic materials, including gametes; Protect healthcare providers who provide ART or related counseling and information; Allow the Department of Justice to pursue civil action against states that violate the legislation; and Create a private right of action for individuals and healthcare providers in states that have limited access to ART. The legislation is led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), who relied on IVF to have her two daughters, and Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA-07). The bill is also sponsored by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03). With the Supreme Court overturning Roe and some states enacting extreme abortion bans, many women have not only seen their constitutional right to abortion ripped away from them, but their ability to get treatment for cancer, lupus and more—and to ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-colleagues-urge-pentagon-to-freeze-covid-19-vaccine-related-discharges-reinstate-discharged-soldiers-with-backpay | Sen. Johnson, Colleagues Urge Pentagon to Freeze COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Discharges, Reinstate Discharged Soldiers with Backpay | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and nine of his Republican colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin following the Senate’s approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Senators urged Secretary Austin to freeze all COVID-19 vaccine-related discharges, and to establish a quick and thorough process so all members who were discharged because they refused the COVID-19 vaccine can be reinstated with back pay and full benefits. Sen. Johnson offered an amendment to the NDAA that would have immediately ended the military COVID-19 vaccine mandate, prohibited DoD from imposing future COVID 19 vaccine mandates without Congressional authorization and allowed service members to be reinstated with back pay if they were discharged for refusing the vaccine. “Thousands of brave men and women were harmed because of the Pentagon’s misguided approach to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement. You have the opportunity to immediately begin undoing the harm caused. For the current and future morale and benefit of our Armed Forces, we urge you to act immediately,” the senators wrote. Sens. Johnson and Scott were joined on the letter by Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). The full text of the letter can be found here and below. December 16, 2022 The Honorable Lloyd Austin Secretary U.S. Department of Defense Dear Secretary Austin: Now that the Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the legislation heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. This year’s NDAA, which provides essential funding and sets defense and national security policy for the United States, also contains a key provision we fought for which eliminates the requirement for service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. While we are proud to see this needed change i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-votes-for-national-defense-authorization-act-to-support-wisconsins-service-members-veterans-and-economy | Senator Baldwin Votes for National Defense Authorization Act to Support Wisconsin’s Service Members, Veterans, and Economy | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 that supports Wisconsin’s military members, families, and economy. The bill includes the U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 and Water Resources Development Act of 2022, among other provisions. As Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change, and Manufacturing, with jurisdiction over the U.S. Coast Guard, Senator Baldwin successfully negotiated inclusion of her bipartisan Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act, which will improve the icebreaking capacity of the Great Lakes Fleet and provide $350 million for the Great Lakes Icebreaker (GLIB). For the first time, the USCG Authorization Act will also include a standalone Great Lakes subtitle in the bill. “I am proud to vote for the bipartisan defense authorization legislation that supports our servicemembers and veterans, strengthens our national security and invests in Wisconsin’s economy,” said Senator Baldwin. “I’m thrilled to have included bipartisan provisions in this legislation to strengthen our Made in America economy – including the Invent Here, Make Here Act to ensure technology developed in the U.S. is also manufactured here and my Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act, which will boost our icebreaking resources, support our maritime economy, and protect our Great Lakes for generations to come. I am excited to have included so many provisions in the NDAA that deliver for our servicemembers, veterans, and Made in Wisconsin economy.” Below are some of the major victories Senator Baldwin secured for Wisconsin in the NDAA: Boosting the Made in Wisconsin and Made in America Economies Bipartisan Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act – Included in the NDAA is $350 million for the acquisition of a Great Lakes icebreaker and $20 million for the design and selection of icebreaking cutters for operation in the Great Lakes, Northeastern US, and the Arctic. The Great Lakes Ice Breaker will strengthen icebreaking capacity and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-colleagues-urge-department-of-labor-to-protect-independent-contractor-classification | Sen. Johnson, Colleagues Urge Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), John Thune (R-S.D.) and 43 of their Republican colleagues in urging the Department of Labor (DOL) not to move forward with its proposed rule for determining independent contractor classification. The independent contractor proposed rule would have immediate and long-term disruptive effects on millions of workers and thousands of businesses at a time when the economy is facing high inflation rates. The members urge DOL to maintain the 2021 independent contractor rule that brought clarity to workers and businesses. “A study by Upwork estimates that 59 million Americans performed freelance work in 2021 and contributed $1.3 trillion to the U.S. economy. Small and large businesses in hospitality, healthcare, education, agriculture, transportation, construction, finance, law, housing, entertainment, and more utilize independent contractors to meet their needs. This allows businesses to have a dynamic workforce while giving workers the autonomy and flexibility they prefer. It is clear the proposed rule’s attempt to restrict this flexibility for businesses and workers will be disruptive,” the members wrote. “We urge DOL not to move forward with its proposed rule for determining independent contractor classification due to this negative impact on workers and businesses, the test’s lack of clarity, and the devastating consequences for the U.S. economy. The proposed rule will jeopardize millions of individuals’ independent contractor status under the FLSA. Instead, DOL should maintain the 2021 rule, which was designed for the modern economy and brought clarity to workers and businesses,” the members continued. Background On October 13, 2022, DOL’s Wage and Hour Division published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled “Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act” which would rescind and replace the independent contractor rule adopted in 2021 by the Trump Adminis… | 1 | 2026-04-07T15:46:19Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-leads-fight-against-massive-omnibus-spending-bill | Sen. Johnson Leads Fight Against Massive Omnibus Spending Bill | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | “We literally are the Board of Directors of the largest financial entity in the world” WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) was joined by Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in a press conference to oppose the Pelosi-Schumer Omnibus spending bill and argue in favor of a short-term Continuing Resolution to allow ample time to analyze and debate additional government spending. In 2019 – before the COVID-19 spending increase – federal spending totaled $4.4 trillion. As we approach the end of 2022, a 36% increase in spending to $6.0 trillion has been estimated. Sen. Johnson poses the question “Why haven’t we gone back to normal spending?” now that the pandemic is over. “We, as 535 members of Congress, we literally are the Board of Directors of the largest financial entity in the world and we never talk numbers,” Sen. Johnson explained. “I’ve been asking colleagues, I’ve been asking reporters, do you know how much the federal government spent last year? And most people I ask look pretty flummoxed. I say, don’t feel bad. It’s not your fault. It’s because we never talk about it.” “We're mortgaging our kids’ futures. This is killing us from a financial standpoint. It's got to stop. This process has to stop which is why I supported Senator Lee's unanimous consent request yesterday to pass a CR, as much as we all hate CRs, the dysfunction they represent. Pass a CR that gets us into next year. Not only to give a Republican House an opportunity to respond to the people that put them in place, but also to give us time to start understanding what these numbers actually mean,” Sen. Johnson continued. Senator Johnson’s full remarks can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-ron-johnson-applauds-ndaa-passage-that-ends-biden-s-harmful-military-vaccine-mandate | Sen. Ron Johnson Applauds NDAA Passage That Ends Biden’s Harmful Military Vaccine Mandate | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a rescission of the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for service members. “Even though the Senate blocked Sen. Cruz’s and my amendment that would have reinstated service members discharged for refusing a vaccine with back pay, I supported passage of the NDAA that rescinds the Biden Administration’s harmful and pointless COVID-19 vaccine policy. Over 8,000 service members have been terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Our men and women of the U.S. military are the finest among us and deserve members of Congress fighting for their health autonomy and healthcare freedom.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-announces-28-million-investment-to-create-institute-for-rural-partnerships | Senator Baldwin Announces $28 Million Investment to Create Institute for Rural Partnerships | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, is announcing that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $28 million to establish the Institute for Rural Partnerships to address the unique challenges facing rural communities through research, outreach activities, and partnership development. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, one of only three institutions to be awarded funding, is receiving $9.3 million to create the Wisconsin Rural Partnership to advance the land-grant mission of the University, support community-based projects, and create new partnerships to better meet the needs of rural communities. The funding for this initiative comes from the Senator Baldwin-led fiscal year 2022 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was then included in the bipartisan fiscal year 2022 omnibus legislation. “People in rural America face unique challenges to creating economic prosperity and it is important that we provide them the tools and resources they need to thrive in a changing environment and economy,” said Senator Tammy Baldwin. “I am proud to have worked to deliver this federal funding to create the Institute for Rural Partnerships and invest in the future prosperity of our rural communities. These resources will help support local innovative projects, forge new partnerships, and ensure our farmers and producers have the information they need to make the best decisions for their future. I appreciate President Biden’s commitment to supporting Wisconsin’s agriculture industry and rural communities.” "We are excited to be a part of this initiative and to be selected as an Institute for Rural Partnership," said Steve Ackerman, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. "One partnership we have already identified to receive this funding is the Wisconsin Environmental Mesonet, which is also supported by $1 million from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. U… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours/5b899108-3ca4-49f3-b9ac-df3dc1c8d954 | Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Green County Office Hours Monday, December 19 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Browntown Village Office 110 S. Mill St., Browntown, WI 53522 Lafayette County Office Hours Monday, December 19 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Darlington City Hall 627 Main St., Darlington, WI 53530 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-colleagues-fight-for-cranberry-inclusion-in-definition-of-healthy-foods | Sen. Johnson, Colleagues Fight for Cranberry Inclusion in Definition of Healthy Foods | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined a bipartisan group of twenty-eight House Members and Senators urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to amend its proposed definition of “healthy,” which would exclude most cranberry and tart cherry products. As the nation's leading producer of cranberries — harvesting 59 percent of the country's crop — Wisconsin producers would be negatively impacted by the FDA’s proposed rule. “Cranberries and tart cherries are unique due to their low intrinsic sugar content – that is, they are not naturally sweet. Due to both cranberries and tart cherries lack of intrinsic sugar content, they require sweetening to increase palatability for most consumers. However, there is ample research indicating that the human body does not distinguish between sugars intrinsic in fruit versus those added to fruit products. In fact, the FDA has acknowledged these findings on numerous occasions, stating that “…added sugars are not chemically different from naturally occurring sugars...”i and that “…the body’s response to sugars does not depend on whether they are naturally present in food or added to foods” the members explained. “Decades of research demonstrate that these fruits can be part of a healthy, nutrient-rich diet, and can play an important role in improving the diets of many Americans. Cranberries, and cranberry products, contribute bioactive polyphenols to the diet. These compounds found within the fruit are important sources of antioxidants, which can help combat oxidative stress. There are also scientific findings indicating that these unique elements may support gut health , reduce certain risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases, and reduce the risk of certain recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs),” the members continued. Sen. Johnson was joined on the letter by Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-statement-on-president-biden-signing-the-respect-for-marriage-act-into-law | Senator Baldwin Statement on President Biden Signing the Respect for Marriage Act Into Law | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Respect for Marriage Act being signed into law by President Biden: “Today, we are making history and making a difference for millions of Americans. We are telling the millions of same-sex and interracial couples that we see them and we respect them. I am thinking of couples like my dear friends Margaret and Denise, who no longer have to worry their marriage could be on the chopping block. Because of our bipartisan work to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, millions of couples like Margaret and Denise can rest assured that the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities that come with marriage cannot be taken away by an activist Supreme Court. I am proud to have worked across the aisle to earn bipartisan support for our Respect for Marriage Act and am overcome with joy to see President Biden make marriage equality the law of the land.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sens-johnson-grassley-raise-concerns-about-doj-s-partisan-decision-in-appointing-a-special-counsel | Sens. Johnson, Grassley Raise Concerns about DOJ’s Partisan Decision in Appointing a Special Counsel | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland raising conflict of interest concerns about Jack Smith, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recently-appointed special counsel. Mr. Smith will oversee the ongoing criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump. The senators highlighted Mr. Smith’s connections to individuals who were directly involved in the opening of investigations into former President Trump. “Instead of appointing a special counsel devoid of overtly political connections and professional connections to the very individuals that were involved in opening the criminal matters that apparently he is now directly overseeing, you chose a special counsel that is wrapped-up into both,” the senators wrote. The senators also noted how DOJ’s treatment of matters relating to former President Trump contrasts with the “kid-gloves” treatment the Department provided former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016. Further the senators emphasized how the Department still refuses to address conflicts of interest concerns involving another DOJ official, Nicholas McQuaid, and the Hunter Biden investigation. “The Justice Department’s track record with respect to informing Congress and the public that it has prevented potential or actual conflicts from infecting investigations leaves much to be desired,” continued the senators. “If the Department opens an investigation, it must be done without regard to party, privilege or power.” Read more about the letter in Fox News. The full text of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/video-release-sen-johnson-please-share-expert-testimony-from-covid-19-vaccine-efficacy-and-safety-roundtable | VIDEO RELEASE Sen. Johnson: Please Share Expert Testimony from COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy and Safety Roundtable | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a highlight video of his three-hour roundtable discussion, COVID-19 Vaccines: What they Are, How They Work, and Possible Causes of Injuries, with experts and medical professionals to shed light on the current state of knowledge surrounding the vaccine and explore the path forward. The 30-minute video features the most important discoveries shared by the experts and emphasizes the failed pandemic response. Watch the recap video here. Read more about the roundtable and Sen. Ron Johnson’s advocacy for the vaccine injured, early treatment and healthcare freedom here. Watch the entire, three-hour discussion here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-leads-bipartisan-bicameral-request-for-immediate-support-for-farmers-in-wake-of-agriculture-crisis- | Baldwin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Request for Immediate Support for Farmers in Wake of Agriculture Crisis | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) led 25 of their colleagues in a bipartisan, bicameral letter asking U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack for immediate assistance for organic dairy and poultry farmers who face simultaneous crises threatening their farms. “We are writing on behalf of the U.S. organic dairy and poultry sectors, made up of thousands of family farmers and the businesses that support them, to request emergency relief in response to skyrocketing feed costs that are impacting the future viability of the industry. The situation is dire and requires your immediate attention. We urgently ask that you work closely with Congress and stakeholders to develop a solution that quickly gets assistance to producers to prevent further losses. Without rapid action, families are on track to lose their farms,” the members said in the letter. International trade challenges specific to the organic agriculture sector, persistent drought, and the lack of a stable domestic supply of certified organic feed have created a dire economic situation for organic livestock farmers across the U.S. over the last two years. Year-over-year price spikes in the cost of feedstuffs are now creating unsustainable circumstances that could lead to further farm closures, reduced competition and ultimately, limited consumer choice. If not addressed, these closures will have devastating impacts on the burgeoning organic dairy and poultry sectors and diminish the role of organics in the marketplace for years to come. Many organic businesses have already lost entire farms and without action this trend will continue. The letter was also signed by Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Alex Padilla (D-CA)… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-thune-klobuchar-hoeven-urge-federal-maritime-commission-to-carefully-implement-key-ocean-shipping-reform-act-rule | Baldwin, Thune, Klobuchar, Hoeven Urge Federal Maritime Commission to Carefully Implement Key Ocean Shipping Reform Act Rule | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), John Thune (R-SD), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and John Hoeven (R-ND) today urged Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Daniel Maffei to provide additional clarity on the definition of “unreasonable” as it relates to refusal by ocean carriers to provide vessel space accommodations. “In order to ensure the law is faithfully implemented in a manner consistent with congressional intent, the definition of ‘unreasonable’ must adequately take into account both transportation and commercial-related factors when evaluating the behavior of an ocean carrier,” the senators wrote. “We agree with the Commission’s view that ‘commercial convenience alone is not a reasonable basis’ for refusal by an ocean carrier to deal or negotiate. However, we have questions about the breadth of the ‘transportation factors’ under the proposed rule. In particular, an ocean carrier might point to the ‘existence’ of ‘scheduling considerations’ as a basis for refusing to negotiate with a would-be exporter. We urge you to consider whether additional clarifying language about the magnitude of the ‘transportation factors’ might provide useful guidance to industry and align with the goal of promoting an efficient, competitive, accessible, and affordable global shipping market, consistent with congressional intent.” In June, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which Senator Baldwin co-sponsored, was signed into law. The bill strengthens the authority of the FMC by providing it with new tools to help level the playing field for American exporters and counteract anticompetitive behavior. The bill would also help FMC more efficiently resolve disputes between ocean carriers and shippers, while also taking actions at the U.S. Department of Transportation to alleviate strain across the supply chain. The full letter is here and below. The Honorable Daniel B. Maffei Chairman Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20573 Dear Chairman Maffei: We write regarding the Feder… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-joins-more-than-70-total-signers-in-the-senate-and-house-urging-biden-to-take-executive-action-on-paid-sick-days-for-rail-workers | Senator Baldwin Joins More Than 70 Total Signers in the Senate and House Urging Biden to Take Executive Action on Paid Sick Days for Rail Workers | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Friday on a letter with more than 70 total signers in the House and Senate urging President Biden to take executive action to guarantee rail workers paid sick days. “While this agreement was much better than the disastrous proposals put forward by the rail industry, it still does not guarantee a single paid sick day to rail workers who work dangerous and difficult jobs, have risked their lives during the pandemic to keep our economy moving and have not received a pay raise in over three years,” the members wrote. “That is unacceptable and must be rectified.” The letter comes just a week after Congress passed legislation to avert a nationwide rail strike but failed to pass an amendment to guarantee paid sick days to rail workers. The amendment, which passed the House but failed in the Senate, received the votes of every Senate Democrat, but one, as well as six Republicans. The letter was signed by 15 colleagues in the Senate and 52 in the House. “As you know, a majority in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives voted for legislation to guarantee seven paid sick days to every rail worker in America,” the members wrote. “Tragically, because of the arcane rules of the Senate, this legislation was filibustered by just 42 Republicans and one Democrat and did not make it to your desk for signature. It is literally beyond belief that rail workers are not guaranteed this basic and fundamental human right. Therefore, we urge you and your administration to do everything within your authority to guarantee rail workers the seven paid sick days that they desperately need through executive action.” Guaranteeing seven paid sick days to rail workers would cost the rail industry a grand total of $321 million a year – less than 2% of its profits. Last year alone, the rail industry made a record-breaking $20 billion in profits after cutting their workforce by 30% over the last 6 years. In the first three quarters of 20… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sens-ron-johnson-rick-scott-urge-gao-to-report-potential-risks-in-federal-employees-health-benefits-program | Sens. Ron Johnson, Rick Scott Urge GAO to Report Potential Risks in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) sent a letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), requesting an audit of health care providers under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Following reports on similar programs, GAO uncovered potential fraud through improper payments causing an increase in the cost of the FEHB Program. “GAO’s previous work on similar issues in the Medicare program and the Veterans Community Care program has uncovered a number of potentially ineligible providers, flagged weaknesses in provider vetting controls, and made valuable recommendations for improving program integrity and managing the potential risk to the care of Medicare enrollees and veterans, respectively, from ineligible providers,” explained the senators. As the largest employer-sponsored health insurance program in the country, the FEHB Program covers more than eight million federal employees, retirees and family members at annual cost of more than $59 billion. The full text of the letter can be found here and below. December 12, 2022 The Honorable Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office Dear Comptroller General Dodaro: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is currently reviewing various aspects of fraud-risk management practices regarding the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. We request as a follow-on to that work, GAO perform an audit related to providers of health care services to members of the FEHB Program. GAO’s previous work on similar issues in the Medicare program and the Veterans Community Care program has uncovered a number of potentially ineligible providers, flagged weaknesses in provider vetting controls, and made valuable recommendations for improving program integrity and managing the potential risk to the care of Medicare enrollees and veterans, respectively, from ineligible providers. The FEHB Program is the largest… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-baldwin-duckworth-lead-bill-to-ensure-seat-size-other-real-life-conditions-are-considered-in-federal-aircraft-emergency-evacuation-standards | Senators Baldwin, Duckworth Lead Bill to Ensure Seat Size, Other Real Life Conditions Are Considered in Federal Aircraft Emergency Evacuation Standards | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in announcing the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does more to prioritize passenger safety by appropriately considering seat size, carry-on baggage, people with disabilities, seniors and children in its emergency evacuation standards. The FAA’s current standards require that passengers be able to evacuate aircraft within 90 seconds, but recent simulation tests failed to adequately consider whether a flight is full or mostly empty, has passengers with mobility issues or many other real-life conditions that Americans deal with every time they fly. An identical companion bill was introduced in the House today by Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), who authored the law that led the FAA to conduct these simulation tests. “As we enter a busy holiday season, travelers should have the peace of mind that evacuation and safety protocols have taken all passengers into account,” said Senator Baldwin. “The FAA has a responsibility to ensure they meet their own safety requirements under realistic conditions, especially for children, senior citizens and passengers with disabilities.” “Imagine being on a crowded flight when the worst-case scenario happens: the crew tells you that you have 90 seconds to evacuate—but how can more than 150 passengers sandwiched into crowded rows actually safely evacuate in less time than it takes to brush your teeth?”said Senator Duckworth. “The flying public deserves better. That’s why Senator Baldwin and I are introducing the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabins (EVAC) Act to require the FAA to finally establish evacuation standards that consider not just seat size, pitch and configuration, but other real-life conditions like the presence of carry-on bags and passengers of different heights, weights, ages and abilities. We must act to make flying as safe as we know it can be—and as safe as Americans deserve.” “I have long held doubts that the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/rescheduled-sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours | ***RESCHEDULED*** Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Due to severe weather, the mobile office hours scheduled for today in Rock County are postponed. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s staff will be available to meet with constituents to provide assistance with a federal agency issue or other federal matters at the updated times and locations listed below. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Rock County Office Hours Friday, December 16 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Beloit City Hall 100 State St., Beloit, WI 53511 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-delivers-pension-restoration-for-22000-wisconsin-workers-and-retirees | Senator Baldwin Delivers Pension Restoration for 22,000 Wisconsin Workers and Retirees | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that nearly 22,000 Wisconsin workers and retirees in the Central States Pension Fund will have the retirement benefits they earned restored in full under the American Rescue Plan Act, thanks to Senator Baldwin’s efforts to include the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act in that historic legislation and the Biden Administration’s approval of the pension plan’s application for funding. The United States Department of Labor, through the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), has approved $35.8 billion through a Special Financial Assistance program for the pension plan. The fund was enacted as a part of the American Rescue Plan, which Baldwin supported. Under the program, payments are being made to financially troubled multiemployer pension plans to ensure that these plans can continue paying retirees’ benefits and remain solvent for at least 30 years. Baldwin has been fighting for this fix for years and was able to secure key provisions in the American Rescue Plan. “A pension is a promise, and today’s announcement ensures that promise is kept for the nearly 22,000 workers and retirees in Wisconsin who were facing massive cuts to their pensions, through no fault of their own. I worked for years with retirees from across the state to make sure they receive the pensions they earned over a lifetime of work,” said Senator Baldwin. “Today, retirees and their families across Wisconsin can rest easier knowing that we have kept our promise.” The federal funding will protect 350,000 workers and retirees across the country – including 22,000 in Wisconsin – from having their pension benefits cut by up to 70 percent in the coming years. Union workers in the Central States Pension Fund include truck drivers, warehouse workers, construction workers and food processors. By putting the pension plan back on solid footing, today’s announcement protects small businesses from the threat of a pension liability they could not afford. Multiemployer pensions… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-leads-bipartisan-group-calling-on-fda-to-support-farmers-goals-of-reducing-enteric-methane-emissions | Senator Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Group Calling on FDA to Support Farmers’ Goals of Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encouraging the agency to review the role that animal feed additives play in achieving the Biden Administration’s goal of halving economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2030 in order to reach net zero by 2050. In their letter, the Senators note that the FDA has not yet approved any feed additives to achieve this goal despite the potential for these products to provide farmers with additional tools to reduce a large share of their operations’ GHG footprint and create a level playing field with their European and Brazilian competitors. “It’s crucial that our farmers here in Wisconsin and across the nation have the resources they need to achieve their climate goals, all while they work keep our nation fed,” said Senator Baldwin. “The FDA must work to review the role that animal feed additives play in lowering enteric emissions so that farmers have more resources at their disposal to achieve their proposed GHG reductions and compete on a global scale with producers who already have access to feed additives.” The letter was co-led by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and also signed by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Full text of the letter is available here and below. Dear Dr. Califf: We write to you today regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) role in achieving President Biden’s goal of halving economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2030 in order to reach net zero by 2050. Meeting these targets will require innovation and coordination with industry from every federal agency, and the FDA is uniquely positioned to provide climate solutions to the agriculture industry in reducing enteric … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-baldwin-murray-introduce-reproductive-health-travel-fund-act | Senators Baldwin, Murray Introduce Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act, legislation to provide women the support they need to access reproductive health services by providing grants to organizations, including abortion funds, to offset the cost of travel-related expenses. “Right now in states across the country, Americans are unable to make their own health care decisions,” said Senator Baldwin. “Women in states like Wisconsin are being forced to travel out of state just to see a doctor for critical health care, including abortion. And for too many, the cost of travel, child care, overnight housing, and time away from work puts safe, comprehensive reproductive care totally out of reach. By reducing the costs of travel for people seeking reproductive care, more Americans will be able to make the health care decisions that are best for their family, health, and future.” “In overturning Roe and passing one extreme state abortion ban after the next, Republicans have unleashed a full-fledged health care crisis that is jeopardizing women’s health and forcing them to stay pregnant against their will. This moment calls for bold solutions—and that’s why I’ve proposed creating a new, historic abortion fund and why I’m proud to cosponsor Senator Baldwin’s bill to help get women the abortion care they need,” said Senator Murray. “Every woman deserves to have control over her own body and be able to get the care she needs—no matter what state she lives in—and that’s what this proposal will help deliver.” The Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act would set up a grant program, authorized at $350 million per year for FY23 through FY27, to help ease the financial burden associated with traveling long distances to access safe and legal reproductive health care. Specifically, the bill would allow the Treasury Secretary to award grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and logistical support for individuals accessing abortion services. Funds, made avai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-statement-on-the-respect-for-marriage-act-passing-the-house-of-representatives | Senators’ Statement on the Respect for Marriage Act Passing the House of Representatives | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Rob Portman (R-OH), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on the Respect for Marriage Act passing the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 258-169: “We are thrilled that the Respect for Marriage Act passed both the Senate and the House with robust bipartisan support. This commonsense legislation provides certainty to millions of loving couples in same-sex and interracial marriages, who will continue to enjoy the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities afforded to all other marriages. At the same time, our legislation fully respects and protects religious liberty and diverse beliefs about marriage. This is an important and historic step forward in ensuring dignity and respect for all Americans.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-colleagues-urge-nlrb-chairman-to-reverse-rules-detrimental-to-franchises | Sen. Johnson, Colleagues Urge NLRB Chairman to Reverse Rules Detrimental to Franchises | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON— On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and 67 of their Republican colleagues in writing a letter to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) opposing the Board’s joint employer proposed rule that is inconsistent with common law, circumvents Congressional authority, and will have a detrimental impact on the franchise business model, job opportunities and the nation’s economy. “The Board’s joint-employer proposed rule would have immediate and long-term negative effects on millions of workers and thousands of businesses at a time when the economy is already facing the highest inflation rates in four decades. Franchises in particular would be negatively impacted should the proposed rule go into effect. Franchises cover over 300 different business lines, including restaurants, child care, hair care, fitness, tutoring, amusement parks, automotive repair, lodging, and senior care. Additionally, the proposed rule would cost franchise job opportunities that provide up to nearly four percent higher wages for their employees when compared to non-franchise counterparts,” the lawmakers wrote. “Due to this negative economic impact, the proposed rule's inconsistency with common law, and the NLRB's attempt to use powers reserved to Congress, we urge the Board not to move forward with its proposed rule for determining joint-employer status. Instead, the Board should maintain the 2020 rule, which brought clarity and certainty to the business community,” the lawmakers continued. Background On September 7, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled: “Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status” (“proposed rule”), which would replace the 2020 Joint-Employer Rule that focused on “direct and immediate control” and replace it with the “indirect, reserved” control standard. In the United States, there are nearly 775,000 franchises that employ 8.2 million workers and provide $800 billion of economic output. This is projected … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-colleagues-urge-president-biden-to-be-honest-about-real-world-costs-of-radical-climate-agenda | Sen. Johnson, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Be Honest About Real-World Costs of Radical Climate Agenda | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and 10 of their Republican colleagues in calling out President Biden and his administration for forcing their radical environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies onto the American economy in pursuit of their unrealistic environmental agenda. The letter highlights various actions by financial regulators that threaten to choke off certain industries’ access to capital, which could increase the price of food and energy for businesses and families in the midst of record-high inflation. “All of these actions have real-world impacts that your administration would be well served to evaluate,” the senators wrote. “For instance, establishing rules, strategic plans, and principles to coerce financial institutions and other firms to limit their lending and exposure to certain businesses drives up prices on consumers. Choking off access to capital for companies in the energy sector in an attempt to decimate the fossil fuels industry drives up the cost of fuel and electricity at a time of record costs, further stoking inflation. Discouraging lending to farming and ranching communities in an attempt to reduce natural livestock emissions strains supply chains and increases the cost of food. Therefore, it would be prudent for your administration to actually take the time to evaluate the costs its actions are directly and indirectly imposing on American businesses and families, as well as conduct the necessary analysis as required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act. As our nation continues to grapple with record-high inflation, administrative actions that increase prices should be the last thing on your agenda.” Sens. Johnson and Thune were joined on the letter by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). The full … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-ron-johnson-hears-from-experts-and-medical-professionals-on-covid-19-vaccine-efficacy-and-safety | Sen. Ron Johnson Hears from Experts and Medical Professionals on COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy and Safety | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) hosted a roundtable discussion, COVID-19 Vaccines: What they Are, How They Work, and Possible Causes of Injuries, to shed light on the current state of knowledge surrounding the vaccine and explore the path forward. The experts and medical professionals who joined Sen. Johnson at the roundtable discussed the scientific background of the coronavirus, functionality of the vaccine, failures in the pandemic response, early treatment drugs, adverse reactions, vaccine injuries and plans for future research and response. Sen: Ron Johnson at yesterday’s panel: “I do want to point out the complexity of what we're dealing with here. I think of many problems during the pandemic, one of the biggest casualties was just modesty in admitting how much we don't know. I really want that sinking in, understand how much we don't know about the body, about its response about, quite honestly, our marvelous natural immunity, and then how man’s interventions might just screw that up. I think we need to be honest, we need to admit that so I'm hoping we can talk about that complexity today.” Since the beginning of the pandemic, Sen. Johnson has been a strong proponent of holding the federal government accountable for their failed response to COVID-19 and a leading advocate for early treatment, healthcare freedom and individuals who have experienced adverse reactions. Yesterday’s three-hour discussion was Sen. Johnson’s fifth roundtable on COVID-19. In June 2021, he held a press conference in Milwaukee with vaccine injured from Wisconsin and around the country. In November 2021, he held a roundtable with vaccine injured and medical experts entitled “Sen. Johnson Expert Panel on Vaccine Mandates.” In January 2022, he held a discussion with doctors and medical experts entitled “COVID-19: A Second Opinion.” In April 2022 he held a listening session with Wisconsin parents to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their children’s education. He has also written dozens of oversight letters … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-statement-on-the-national-defense-authorization-act | Senator Baldwin Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change, and Manufacturing, released the following statement on the final conferenced National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023: “The final agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 strengthens our national security, invests in Wisconsin’s servicemembers and veterans, and supports our Wisconsin economy. I am thrilled that the bill includes my bipartisan Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act, legislation that will boost our icebreaking resources needed to support our maritime economy, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and protect our Great Lakes for generations to come. I am excited for this legislation to come to the Senate and to get the job done for our servicemembers, veterans, and Made in Wisconsin’s economy.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-baldwin-blackburn-introduce-legislation-to-place-womans-suffrage-national-monument-on-national-mall- | Senators Baldwin, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Place Women’s Suffrage National Monument on National Mall | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act, to ensure that the Women’s Suffrage National Monument is located on the National Mall. In 2020, legislation passed to create the Women’s Suffrage National Monument on federal lands in Washington, D.C., but it did not authorize establishment of the monument on the National Mall. Under current law, the Commemorative Works Clarification and Revision Act of 2003, a specific act of Congress is required to place a new commemorative work or visitor center on the National Mall, therefore requiring passage of the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act to secure a monument to honor women’s history in the sacred location. “Just over a century ago, the United States finally welcomed women into our democracy and extended to them its most fundamental right – the right to vote. But we know that this milestone was only accomplished through a decades-long fight led by women of all backgrounds joining arm in arm, including women of color who fought alongside their white counterparts even though many of whom were still denied the right to vote after the 19th Amendment was ratified,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am honored to introduce this bipartisan legislation to ensure that the monument that honors the suffragettes and fight for women’s right to vote is housed in its rightful place for the world to see, the National Mall. The National Mall is home to memorials for those who fought for our freedom, Presidents who defined our country, and the seat of our government, and it is only fitting that it also houses the Women's Suffrage National Monument. Wisconsin has been at the forefront of the fight for women’s rights and I am proud to be continuing this long and proud tradition.” “Tennessee has played a critical role in the women’s suffrage fight since we became the 36th and final state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment – granting women the right to v… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-ron-johnson-colleagues-congress-should-oppose-pelosi-schumer-spending-spree-support-short-term-cr | Sen. Ron Johnson, Colleagues: Congress Should Oppose Pelosi-Schumer Spending Spree, Support Short-Term CR | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) sent a letter to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell expressing opposition to a Pelosi-Schumer omnibus spending bill in the current lame duck Congress. “The American people sent an unmistakable message in the November midterm elections, making clear that they want a Republican-led House to serve as check on the unfettered spending of the current Democrat-controlled Congress. For the Senate to ram through a so-called “omnibus” bill—which would fund the entirety of the Pelosi-Schumer spending agenda through most of next year—would utterly disempower the new Republican House from enacting our shared priorities,” the Senators wrote. “Locking the new Congress into yet another year of Democrat policies would flout the will of the voters and prevent the incoming Republican majority in the House of Representatives and the newly elected Republican Senators from moderating the reckless policy agenda of the last two years. Moreover, adding an increase or suspension of the debt ceiling for another year would issue Democrats a blank check and inevitably add trillions more to our crushing national debt.” The full text of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-colleagues-call-on-gov-evers-to-ban-tiktok-from-state-government-devices | Sen. Johnson, Colleagues Call on Gov. Evers to Ban TikTok from State Government Devices | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and four of their Wisconsin colleagues in a bicameral letter calling on Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to ban TikTok from Wisconsin government devices. They also called for Governor Evers, who has used TikTok in the past, to delete his TikTok account. "We write to urge you to ban TikTok from Wisconsin government devices and to lead by example and delete TikTok from your own devices. TikTok is nefarious Chinese Communist Party (CCP) spyware that surveils American citizens, promotes CCP propaganda, and allows the CCP to censor and control Americans’ news and content. The United States Congress and multiple Biden Administration officials have raised concerns about TikTok on national security grounds and even called for a ban. These concerns are not localized at the federal level—this affects the Wisconsin state government and Wisconsinites at large. As governor, you should prohibit this app from state government devices," the lawmakers wrote. Sen. Johnson and Rep. Gallagher were joined on the letter by Representatives Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.) and Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) Read more about the letter in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Governor Evers, We write to urge you to ban TikTok from Wisconsin government devices and to lead by example and delete TikTok from your own devices. TikTok is nefarious Chinese Communist Party (CCP) spyware that surveils American citizens, promotes CCP propaganda, and allows the CCP to censor and control Americans’ news and content. The United States Congress and multiple Biden Administration officials have raised concerns about TikTok on national security grounds and even called for a ban. These concerns are not localized at the federal level—this affects the Wisconsin state government and Wisconsinites at large. As governor, you should prohibit this app from state government devices… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-colleagues-demand-hearing-to-investigate-biden-administration-s-inhumane-treatment-of-migrant-children | Sen. Johnson, Colleagues Demand Hearing to Investigate Biden Administration’s Inhumane Treatment of Migrant Children | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, was joined by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) in a letter demanding Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, hold a hearing to investigate an alarming whistleblower report that claims the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is knowingly transferring unaccompanied migrant children in the custody of known criminals, including sex traffickers. “On November 29, 2022, Project Veritas released a video of its interview with Tara Lee Rodas, an employee at the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) who was formerly detailed with HHS at the Emergency Intake Site in Pomona, California,” the senators explained. Ms. Rodas made several disturbing claims about HHS and the Unaccompanied Children Program including “we know that children have been trafficked through the [Unaccompanied Children] program” and “we are paying to put children in the hands of criminals.” “With Ms. Rodas’s courageous whistleblowing, the committee can no longer continue to allow this Administration to dodge scrutiny over its inhumane border crisis. Therefore, we demand that you to hold a hearing to investigate Ms. Rodas’s claims, calling as witnesses HHS Secretary Becerra, DHS Secretary Mayorkas, and CIGIE Chair Allison Lerner,” the senators concluded. In previous hearings, where the senators pressed HHS and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for more information about human trafficking at our southern border, administration officials did not answer their questions. Sen. Johnson also wrote a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra requesting information on the alarming whistleblower report. Read more about the letter in Fox News. A copy of the letter can be found here and below. December 5, 2022 The Honorable Gary Peters Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-joins-sen-daines-colleagues-in-calling-out-va-for-politicizing-veterans-healthcare | Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Daines, Colleagues in Calling Out VA for Politicizing Veterans’ Healthcare | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and seven of their Republican colleagues in the following statement after receiving a late, inadequate response from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that failed to address the senators’ concerns with veterans’ access to community care. “Not only does this weak response show a lack of respect for Congress’ role to advocate on behalf of our constituents, including veterans, it shows that the VA under Biden has no intent to move past political differences to better serve America’s heroes or work in good faith with those of us across the aisle. Our veterans deserve better,” the senators said. In July, the senators sent a letter demanding the VA reaffirm its commitment to veterans and ensure they have access to quality health care in a timely manner. Sens. Johnson and Daines were joined on the statement and the July letter by Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-leads-colleagues-in-demanding-biden-administration-stop-sending-unaccompanied-migrant-children-to-homes-with-unrelated-adults-and-criminals | Sen. Johnson Leads Colleagues in Demanding Biden Administration Stop Sending Unaccompanied Migrant Children to Homes with Unrelated Adults and Criminals | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | Encourages other whistleblowers to come forward WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs committee, was joined by four of his Republican colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding information related to an alarming whistleblower report that HHS is knowingly transferring unaccompanied migrant children in the custody of known criminals, including sex traffickers. The senators requested information regarding the disturbing complaint and how HHS vets sponsors of unaccompanied children. “On November 29, 2022, Project Veritas released a video of its interview with Tara Lee Rodas, an employee at the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) who was formerly detailed with HHS at the Emergency Intake Site in Pomona, California,” the senators explained. Ms. Rodas made several disturbing claims about HHS and the Unaccompanied Children Program including “we know that children have been trafficked through the [Unaccompanied Children] program” and “we are paying to put children in the hands of criminals.” “We have long known that the Biden Administration’s open border policies are fueling human trafficking and child sex trafficking, as migrants repay debts to the cartels who transport them to illegally cross the border. We have repeatedly pressed HHS and the Department of Homeland Security for information on what the federal government is doing to ensure we are not facilitating the cartels’ trafficking operations. It is infuriating that, according to Ms. Rodas, HHS is doing nothing to protect these vulnerable individuals and shows indifference in its knowledge that it hands children over to criminals for exploitation,” the senators wrote. Sen. Johnson was joined on the letter by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.). Read more about the letter in Fox News. A copy of the letter can be found here… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-statement-on-container-life-cycle-managements-165-million-settlement-and-required-facility-upgrades | Senator Baldwin Statement on Container Life Cycle Management’s $1.65 Million Settlement and Required Facility Upgrades | 2022-12-05 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with Container Life Cycle Management LLC to address the company’s air emissions and waste management violations at its container reconditioning facilities in St. Francis and Oak Creek and a former site in Milwaukee. The settlement requires the company to upgrade its facilities that will protect workers and nearby residents. “I welcome the news that Container Life Cycle Management is being held accountable for their actions and required to upgrade its facilities because protecting the health and wellness of workers, community members, and our environment is not just the right thing to do, it is the law,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to have worked with workers and community members for the past five years to shine a light on these violations and bring justice to the community. Still, there is more work to be done. A recent EPA report highlights significant and ongoing problems at drum reconditioning facilities across the country, and I look forward to working with my colleagues and the Administration to help ensure laws and regulations protect workers and those who live nearby these facilities.” For more than five years, Senator Baldwin has been advocating for workers and neighbors who have been put at risk due to the company’s violations of federal air and hazardous waste laws. At Senator Baldwin’s request, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) opened investigations at the Container Life Cycle Management, owned by Greif, Inc. facilities in Wisconsin and have issued fines. Below are actions Senator Baldwin has taken to keep Wisconsinites safe: February 15, 2017 – Senator Baldwin and Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s Letter to the EPA calling for an investigation into the apparent violation of federal environmental protections. February 15, 2017… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/media-advisory-sen-johnson-to-lead-roundtable-on-covid-19-vaccine-efficacy-and-safety | *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** Sen. Johnson to Lead Roundtable on COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy and Safety | 2022-12-05 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will lead a roundtable discussion, COVID-19 Vaccines: What They Are, How They Work, and Possible Causes of Injuries, to shed light on the current state of knowledge surrounding the vaccine and the path forward. Medical experts and doctors who specialize in COVID-19 vaccine research and treatment will join Sen. Johnson at the roundtable. A livestream of the event will be available. WHAT: Roundtable discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine WHO: Senator Ron Johnson, medical experts and doctors specializing in COVID-19 WHEN: December 7, 2022 12:00 PM ET WHERE: Russell Senate Office Building, Kennedy Caucus Room 325 RSVP: Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 7 at 8:00 AM CT with name, outlet, email and phone number to press@ronjohnson.senate.gov. In addition to doctors and academicians, the Senator also invited the following federal health agency heads, the CEO’s of Pfizer and Moderna, and other individuals who have developed, promoted and led the response to COVID-19 vaccines: Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, DDS, Ph.D., Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. John R. Raymond Sr., MD, President and CEO of Medical College of Wisconsin Dr. Albert Bourla, DVM, Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pfizer Dr. U?ur ?ahin, MD, Chief Executive Officer of BioNTech Stéphane Bancel, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Moderna Therapeutics Dr. Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President Dr. Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration Dr. Peter Marks, MD, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the Food and Drug Administration Dr. Tom Shimabukuro, MD, MPH, MBA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-colleagues-warn-ccp-against-violent-crackdown-on-protesters | Sen. Johnson, Colleagues Warn CCP Against Violent Crackdown on Protesters | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in a bipartisan letter to the Chinese ambassador to the United States warning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime of the consequences of a violent crackdown on peaceful protesters. Demonstrations have erupted across China in response to the CCP’s severe measures restricting freedoms to contain rising COVID-19 infections. “We caution the CCP in the strongest possible terms not to once again undertake a violent crackdown on peaceful Chinese protesters who simply want more freedom. If that happens, we believe there will be grave consequences for the US-China relationship, causing extraordinary damage to it,” said the senators. Senators Johnson, Sullivan and Merkley are joined on the letter by Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) John Thune (R-S.D.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Angus King (I-Maine), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Kennedy (R-La.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho). The full text of the letter can be found here and below. December 1, 2022 Ambassador Qin Gang Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Dear Ambassador Qin: We are following the current peaceful protes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-applauds-epa-taking-next-step-to-strengthen-renewable-fuel-standard | Senator Baldwin Applauds EPA Taking Next Step to Strengthen Renewable Fuel Standard | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) multi-part proposal to build on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The RFS requires annual volumes of renewable fuels, including ethanol, be used in the fuel supply to reduce emissions, improve energy security and lower costs. “I appreciate the Biden Administrations commitment to growing our biofuel industry and today’s announcement is a step in the right direction for our homegrown, clean energy economy,” said Senator Baldwin. “Stronger RFS standards not only support Wisconsin corn growers and biofuel producers, but also generate savings at the pump for working families, lower carbon emissions, and increase our energy security. I’ve been a proud advocate for Wisconsin’s strong biofuels industry and look forward to continuing this work with the Administration to provide certainty for our farmers and our Made In Wisconsin renewable fuels economy.” Senator Baldwin has long pushed the EPA to increase the biofuel volume under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to increase our energy security, cut pollution, and support Wisconsin’s biofuels industry. Senator Baldwin is also a co-sponsor of the bipartisan, bicameral Defend the Blend Act, which would prohibit the EPA from retroactively reducing RVO levels once the annual rule is finalized. This proposal includes steady growth of biofuels for use in the nation’s fuel supply for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Because the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) does not include volumes after 2022, this is the first time that EPA is setting these proposed biofuel volume targets without using those outlined in statute. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-leads-senate-resolution-commemorating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-marine-protection-research-and-sanctuaries-act-of-1972 | Senator Baldwin Leads Senate Resolution Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, introduced a Senate Resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. The legislation has long protected our nation’s maritime heritage by providing for the establishment of national marine sanctuaries across the United States. This Senate Resolution acknowledges the importance of national marine sanctuaries in conserving marine ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and supporting community resilience. “For decades, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act has helped preserve our natural waters while providing new opportunities for research, recreation and tourism across the country,” said Senator Baldwin. “Last year, I was proud to help establish the first national marine sanctuary in Wisconsin to preserve our Great Lakes and drive tourism, research and preservation efforts for communities along Lake Michigan. With this resolution, we are continuing our commitment to the strong Wisconsin tradition of preserving our natural resources for generations to come.” Senator Baldwin successfully led the charge to bring a national marine sanctuary to Wisconsin. In October 2013, Senator Baldwin urged NOAA to re-open the public nomination process for marine sanctuaries for the first time in 20 years. After the Administration announced in June 2014 that Americans would be given the opportunity to nominate nationally significant marine and Great Lakes areas as national marine sanctuaries, Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan proposal was submitted and Senator Baldwin called on NOAA to support their efforts. The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary was officially designated in 2021. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin has continued to advocate for Wisconsin’s Great Lakes by supporting robust funding for the National Marine Sanctuaries Program and by requesting federal funding for the Wisconsin Shipwreck C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-votes-to-keep-railroads-open-and-wisconsin-economy-moving-forward- | Senator Baldwin Votes to Keep Railroads Open and Wisconsin Economy Moving Forward | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to avoid a freight railroad shutdown: “Reliable rail service is essential to get Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and manufacturers’ products to market and ensure families have access to the food and goods they need. I voted to keep our Made in Wisconsin economy moving forward and improve working conditions for rail workers nationwide. The impasse Congress, unfortunately, had to vote to resolve today was the direct result of the greed of the railroads and their Wall Street backers who have decimated the workforce and denied paid sick leave to workers in the service of ever higher profits. I am disappointed that our effort to ensure rail workers seven days of sick leave came up short, but moving forward, I will continue advocating for systemic reforms to protect rail workers and provide farmers, manufacturers, and consumers the fair rail service they deserve.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours | Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Buffalo County Office Hours Monday, December 5 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Alma City Hall 314 N. Main St., Alma, WI 54610 Pierce County Office Hours Monday, December 5 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Ellsworth Village Hall 130 N. Chestnut St., Ellsworth, WI 54011 St. Croix County Office Hours Monday, December 5 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Glenwood City Municipal Building 217 W. Oak St., Glenwood City, WI 54013 Polk County Office Hours Tuesday, December 6 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Osceola Library, Rm 105 310 Chiefton St., Osceola, WI 54020 Burnett County Office Hours Tuesday, December 6 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grantsburg Village Hall 316 S. Brad St., Grantsburg, WI 54840 Washburn County Office Hours Tuesday, December 6 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Spooner Police Department 221 Elm St., Spooner, WI 54801 Douglas County Office Hours Tuesday, December 6 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Solon Springs Community Center 11523 S. Business Highway 53, Solon Springs, WI 54873 Bayfield County Office Hours Wednesday, December 7 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Bayfield Carnegie Library 37 N. Broad St., Bayfield, WI 54814 Iron County Office Hours Wednesday, December 7 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hurley City Hall 501 5th Ave., Hurley, WI 54534 Lincoln County Office Hours Wednesday, December 7 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tomahawk City Hall 23 N. 2nd St., Tomahawk, WI 54487 Sauk County Office Hours Wednesday, December 7 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Kraemer Library and Community Center 910 Main St., Plain, WI 53577 Marathon County Office Hours Thursday, December 8… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-johnson-releases-statement-on-railway-strike-negotiations | Sen. Johnson Releases Statement on Railway Strike Negotiations | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding legislation to avert a possible railway strike. “It’s unfortunate that President Biden failed to get railroad management and unions to agree, and that Democrats played politics with the issue in Congress. I do not believe that Congress should be inserting itself in imposing agreements between private companies and their workforce. The proper course of action should have been to extend the ‘cooling off’ period and force both sides back to the negotiating tables while maintaining rail operations. That amendment failed, but we could not let our rail system shut down and cause incalculable harm to the American people and our economy. Ultimately, that is why I voted to keep the trains running and accept the agreement negotiated by the railroads and union leaders.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-colleagues-pass-resolution-to-designate-november-2022-as-national-hospice-and-palliative-care-month | Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Pass Resolution to Designate November 2022 as ‘‘National Hospice and Palliative Care Month” | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her fellow co-chairs and co-founders of the Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus, Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Barrasso (R-WY), and Deb Fischer (R-NE), in passing a bipartisan resolution recognizing November 2022 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, observed in November, honors the work and dedication of long-term and palliative care providers and volunteers, and the critical services they provide to families and their loved ones facing serious illnesses. This resolution is endorsed by the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). “Serving as my grandmother’s primary caregiver as she grew older, I know the world of difference it makes in someone’s life to have compassionate palliative care,” said Senator Baldwin. “I’m proud to have passed this bipartisan resolution to recognize the importance of palliative and hospice care, and look forward to continuing our work to improve the quality of life for the millions of Americans facing serious illnesses.” “I am proud to have passed this resolution to designate November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month,” said Senator Rosen. “As someone who took care of my parents and in-laws when they aged, I know just how critical access to quality long-term care and supportive services is. This resolution will recognize all the ways in which hospice and palliative care providers improve the quality of life of so many patients and their caregivers.” “I have experienced hospice care as both a doctor and family member,” said Senator Barrasso. “Hospice lets patients enjoy the highest quality of life when they need it most. Our bipartisan resolution recognizes all of the dedicated hospice providers in Wyoming and across the country.” “By marking November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we can raise awareness about the benefits this type of care can provide,” said Senator Fisch… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/11/sens-johnson-rand-paul-and-colleagues-stand-with-armed-forces-demand-senate-vote-on-ending-military-covid-19-vaccine-mandate | Sens. Johnson, Rand Paul and Colleagues Stand with Armed Forces, Demand Senate Vote on Ending Military COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 12 of his Republican colleagues in a letter to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Whip John Thune, Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso, and Senate Republican Policy Committee Chairman Roy Blunt expressing opposition to moving forward with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, unless the Senate votes on an amendment to prohibit discharges from the Armed Forces solely because of COVID-19 vaccination status. The amendment will also reinstate service members already discharged, with back pay. “The Department of Defense COVID-19 vaccine mandate has ruined the livelihoods of men and women who have honorably served our country…While the Department of Defense certainly must make decisions that will bolster military readiness, the effects of the mandate are antithetical to readiness of our force, and the policy must be revoked,” the Senators wrote. “The United States simply cannot afford to discharge our brave men and women in uniform and lose the investments we have made into each and every one of them due to an inept bureaucratic policy…We respectfully request that the Senate vote to remedy a policy that adversely affects our service members and our national security.” Sen. Johnson is joined on the letter by Dr. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). Senators Johnson, Paul, Rick Scott, Graham, Cruz, Lee, and others who signed the letter will host a press conference today, Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 2:00PM ET at the Ohio Clock Corridor in the Capitol. Background: As of April 2022, approximately 3,400 troops have been discharged from the military for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. While training costs vary between each service, th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-statement-on-passing-the-respect-for-marriage-act | Senator Baldwin Statement on Passing the Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement following the Senate vote, 61-36, to pass the Respect for Marriage Act. “Today, an overwhelming majority of Senators stepped up to protect the freedoms and rights of millions of Americans in same-sex and interracial marriages. I’m proud to have worked across the aisle to get the job done for millions of loving couples in Wisconsin and across the country,” said Senator Baldwin. “Millions of same-sex and interracial couples made this moment possible by living openly as their authentic selves, changing the hearts and minds of people around them. This legislation will protect the hard-fought progress we’ve made on marriage equality and I look forward to the Respect for Marriage Act becoming the law of the land.” Video of Senator Baldwin’s floor speech prior to the vote on final passage can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-baldwin-collins-introduce-healthcare-for-our-troops-act | Senators Baldwin, Collins Introduce Healthcare for Our Troops Act | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, bipartisan legislation to provide premium-free medical insurance coverage for members of the National Guard and Reserve. The Healthcare for Our Troops Act addresses the Chief of the National Guard Bureau’s most pressing concern: healthcare for our troops, no matter the duty status. Sixteen percent of Reserve and National Guard members – roughly 130,000 men and women who have volunteered to serve our country – do not have private health insurance. “Our National Guard and Reserve members make sacrifices every day to keep us safe, and yet too many of them struggle to access affordable health care. By providing these benefits, our service members will lead healthier lives, improve their readiness for deployment and devote more time to valuable training,” said Senator Baldwin. “Providing all service members with the health coverage they deserve is not only an investment in our national security, it is also the right thing to do.” “Ensuring that all of our troops have access to health care is not just the right thing to do, but it enhances military readiness as well,” said Senator Collins. “Throughout my Senate service, I have worked to ensure that America’s service members receive the resources they need to defend our country. Our bipartisan bill would ensure that Guard and Reserve members maintain consistent and reliable health care, including the roughly 130,000 who currently lack private health insurance.” The Healthcare for Our Troops Act would provide premium-free, zero cost-sharing medical coverage for Selected Reserve members eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) and address financial barriers to seeking mental health care. In addition to providing health insurance, the legislation would require a study on eliminating annual physicals during drill and replacing them with forms to be completed by civilian providers to assess medical readiness – giving commanders back valuable … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-bipartisan-group-of-senators-tell-appropriators-americas-competitive-future-depends-on-fully-funding-chips-and-science-act | Senator Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Tell Appropriators: America’s Competitive Future Depends on Fully Funding CHIPS & Science Act | 2022-11-22 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-167) recognized that both our national defense and economic security depend on advancing critical technologies and workforce skills—from semiconductors to quantum computing to pharmaceuticals. During a period of increased global competition, including with technologically capable nations like China and Russia, the United States must increase investment in the science and technology innovation that has long underpinned our economic and security leadership. CHIPS and Science marks a significant bipartisan commitment to domestic manufacturing, regional innovation, and strong supply chains. Fully funded, it will foster an inclusive and highly-skilled 21st century workforce, expand scientific research and development across the nation, and unleash American innovation in emerging technologies. To that end, the law authorizes critical programs at the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Department of Energy (DOE). Congress has twice before authorized meaningful growth in our scientific enterprise through the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-69) and the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-358). However, the lack of funding for these efforts prohibited agencies from fully delivering on their potential. According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, key research agencies would have received $77 billion in additional dollars over the past 15 years under a COMPETES 2007 funding path. In 2013, the Government Accountability Office reported that only one of 28 new COMPETES programs was fully implemented and funded. DOC Regional Technology Hubs and Recompete Pilot Program: The CHIPS and Science Act authorized approximately $1.5 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 for technology hubs, to stimulate technology innovation and workforce development in up to 20 geographically distributed regions. According to a Brookings Institution report, a third… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-colleagues-urge-omb-to-follow-through-on-chips-act-funding-authorizations-for-department-of-energy | Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge OMB to Follow Through on CHIPS Act Funding Authorizations for Department of Energy | 2022-11-21 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 17 of her Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science is given the full amount of authorized funding allocated by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request. In their letter, the Senators emphasize that properly funding DOE will demonstrate the U.S.’ commitment to remaining a leader in global research. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/11/sens-johnson-shaheen-tillis-van-hollen-release-joint-statement-urging-serbia-and-kosovo-to-continue-on-diplomatic-track-prevent-political-escalation | Sens. Johnson, Shaheen, Tillis, Van Hollen Release Joint Statement Urging Serbia and Kosovo to Continue on Diplomatic Track & Prevent Political Escalation | 2022-11-21 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, joined U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, in a joint statement with U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) after leaders of Serbia and Kosovo failed to reach a solution to resolve disagreements over the use of automobile license plates by the ethnic Serbian minority. “We are disappointed by the lack of progress in finding a diplomatic path forward between the governments of Kosovo and Serbia to resolve the impending issuance of Kosovo-issued license plates in the Serb entities of Kosovo. We are also increasingly concerned about the risk of violence and instability in the region, which puts at risk decades of hard-won peace. We support the European Union’s efforts to broker a peaceful resolution to this issue, and we encourage Prime Minister Kurti to exhaust all diplomatic avenues to reach a peaceful resolution to this issue with President Vucic. We also express our appreciation to our KFOR troops for playing an instrumental role in maintaining peace in the region,” said the Senators. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-helps-secure-13m-to-improve-health-care-for-rural-communities-across-wisconsin | Senator Baldwin Helps Secure $13M to Improve Health Care for Rural Communities Across Wisconsin | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On National Rural Health Care Day, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $13 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns across Wisconsin. The grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan, which Senator Baldwin supported. These grants will help 13 rural health care organizations expand critical services for rural residents in Wisconsin. “Every Wisconsinite deserves easy, affordable access to comprehensive health care. Too often, I hear from folks living in rural areas that are forced to delay or forgo care because of long drive or wait times to see a doctor,” said Senator Baldwin. “These grants funded through the American Rescue Plan will help equip our rural health care organizations with the facilities, staff and resources they need and allow more Wisconsinites to access the critical care they need to lead healthy lives.” “Today we are celebrating National Rural Health Care Day as a reminder that a strong community is rooted in its people,” said Julie Lassa, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin. “Having sustainable and accessible health care infrastructure in rural areas is critical to the health and well-being of the people living in small towns across Wisconsin. Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, USDA is promoting healthy communities through grants to make sure everyone has access to the health care they need.” The Emergency Rural Health Care Grants announced today will help rural hospitals and health care providers implement telehealth and nutrition assistance programs, increase staffing to administer COVID-19 vaccines and testing, build or renovate facilities, and purchase medical supplies. The grants can also help regional partnerships, public bodies, nonprofits, and Tribes solve regional rural health care problems and build a stronger, more sustainable rural health care system in response to the pandemic. For example… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-floor-speech-on-respect-for-marriage-act | Senator Baldwin Floor Speech on Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-11-16 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke on the Senate floor in support of her Respect for Marriage Act and the need to provide millions of loving couples in same-sex and interracial marriages the certainty that they will continue to enjoy the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities afforded to all other marriages. A video of the speech can be downloaded here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-statement-on-advancing-the-respect-for-marriage-act | Senator Baldwin Statement on Advancing the Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-11-16 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement following the Senate vote, 62-37, to advance the Respect for Marriage Act. “Today, we took a step forward in our fight to give millions of loving couples the certainty, dignity, and respect that they need and deserve. A bipartisan coalition of Senators stood with the overwhelming majority of Americans who support marriage equality. We came together to move the Respect for Marriage Act forward and give the millions of Americans in same-sex and interracial marriages the certainty that they will continue to enjoy the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities afforded to all other marriages,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to have worked across the aisle to earn broad, bipartisan support for this legislation, and look forward to making marriage equality the law of the land.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-baldwin-and-johnson-lead-resolution-to-remember-first-anniversary-of-the-waukesha-christmas-parade-tragedy | Senators Baldwin and Johnson Lead Resolution to Remember First Anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy | 2022-11-16 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) introduced a bipartisan resolution to remember the anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy on November 21, 2021. The Senate resolution honors the 6 individuals who lost their lives and the 62 others who were injured. “One year ago, the Waukesha community was devastated by senseless violence during what should have been a joyous celebration,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to co-lead this resolution to honor the victims, our first responders and the impacted community members as we come together to heal from this tragedy and remember those we have lost too soon.” “The Waukesha Christmas Parade massacre was a horrific attack that never should have happened. Today, we remember those killed, injured and forever impacted by this senseless act of violence,” said Senator Johnson. “Families who came to see Santa Claus, high school bands and the Dancing Grannies instead witnessed a horror that will leave life-long psychological scars. My thoughts and prayers are with the community of Waukesha as they continue to recover from this tragedy.” The full text of the Senate Resolution can be found here and below. Recognizing the 1-year anniversary of the tragic attack at the Waukesha Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021, and honoring the 6 individuals who lost their lives and the 62 others who were injured. Whereas, on November 21, 2021, the City of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the City of Waukesha Chamber of Commerce held the 58th annual Waukesha Christmas Parade, which has for more than 50 years brought residents of Wisconsin together to celebrate the holiday season with family, friends, and neighbors; Whereas attendees and participants of the parade included hundreds of children, families, and valued community institutions such as local law enforcement, public safety professionals, school groups, business leaders, and dance troupes, including the beloved “Dancing Grannies”; Whereas, on the day of the parade, a perpetrator c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/11/sen-johnson-releases-statement-on-respect-for-marriage-act | Sen. Johnson Releases Statement on Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-11-16 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act. “The Respect for Marriage Act is unnecessary as the Obergefell decision is settled law and has no chance of being overturned. The Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization made clear no other right would be affected by its ruling. The Democrats have used this to create a state of fear over a settled issue in order to further divide Americans for their political benefit. The substitute amendment did not provide sufficient protection for those with strongly held religious beliefs and leaves a lane open for discrimination by activist groups, state governments and the IRS. Senator Lee proposed an amendment that would have prohibited the government from taking such action, and even offered to vote for the bill if they accepted it. I would have also supported the bill with his language. The fact that the bill’s sponsors rejected his offer speaks volumes. Religious liberty should be upheld for all and those with sincerely held religious beliefs should not be discriminated against for their views on marriage.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/11/sens-johnson-baldwin-introduce-resolution-recognizing-one-year-anniversary-of-waukesha-christmas-parade-massacre | Sens. Johnson, Baldwin Introduce Resolution Recognizing One-Year Anniversary of Waukesha Christmas Parade Massacre | 2022-11-16 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced a resolution recognizing the one-year anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas Parade massacre. The resolution recognizes the resiliency and strength of the community of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and honors the six Wisconsinites who were murdered and the 62 others who were injured during the horrific attack on November 21, 2021. “The Waukesha Christmas Parade massacre was a horrific attack that never should have happened. Today, we remember those killed, injured and forever impacted by this senseless act of violence,” said Sen. Johnson. “Families who came to see Santa Claus, high school bands and the Dancing Grannies instead witnessed a horror that will leave life-long psychological scars. My thoughts and prayers are with the community of Waukesha as they continue to recover from this tragedy.” “One year ago, the Waukesha community was devastated by senseless violence during what should have been a joyous celebration,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to co-lead this resolution to honor the victims, our first responders and the impacted community members as we come together to heal from this tragedy and remember those we have lost too soon.” “Whereas the Waukesha community continues to contend with the aftermath of the tragic attack and will do so for years to come; Whereas members of the Waukesha community will be stronger for having supported one another during and in the aftermath of the attack” the resolution read in part. The full text of the resolution can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-move-forward-on-bipartisan-respect-for-marriage-act-with-protections-for-religious-liberties | Senators Move Forward on Bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act With Protections For Religious Liberties | 2022-11-14 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Rob Portman (R-OH), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on moving forward with the Respect for Marriage Act: “The Respect for Marriage Act is a needed step to provide millions of loving couples in same-sex and interracial marriages the certainty that they will continue to enjoy the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities afforded to all other marriages. Through bipartisan collaboration, we’ve crafted commonsense language to confirm that this legislation fully respects and protects Americans’ religious liberties and diverse beliefs, while leaving intact the core mission of the legislation to protect marriage equality. We look forward to this legislation coming to the floor and are confident that this amendment has helped earn the broad, bipartisan support needed to pass our commonsense legislation into law.” The Senators’ bipartisan amendment: Protects all religious liberty and conscience protections available under the Constitution or Federal law, including but not limited to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and prevents this bill from being used to diminish or repeal any such protection. Confirms that non-profit religious organizations will not be required to provide any services, facilities, or goods for the solemnization or celebration of a marriage. Guarantees that this bill may not be used to deny or alter any benefit, right, or status of an otherwise eligible person or entity – including tax-exempt status, tax treatment, grants, contracts, agreements, guarantees, educational funding, loans, scholarships, licenses, certifications, accreditations, claims, or defenses – provided that the benefit, right, or status does not arise from a marriage. For instance, a church, university, or other nonprofit’s eligibility for tax-exempt status is unrelated to marriage, so its status would not be affected by this legislation. Makes clear that the bill does not require or authorize the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-brings-home-7-million-investment-for-wisconsin-dairy | Senator Baldwin Brings Home $7 Million Investment for Wisconsin Dairy | 2022-11-10 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, announced $22.9 million in awards to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program, including over $7 million for Wisconsin. Sen. Baldwin authored the bill creating the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative program, successfully shepherding its passage in 2018. The awards are part of the 2022 annual appropriations provided by Congress and are in addition to the $80 million in supplemental funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act awarded to the four DBI initiatives in June. This funding enables the DBI Initiatives to build on their achievements and continue to support producers in increasing processing capacity, making on-farm improvements, and offering technical assistance. “The Dairy Business Innovation Initiative has created brighter futures for many dairy farms who drive our rural economy forward. I am proud to have secured this critical funding in the 2022 government funding bill so that farmers, cheesemakers, and dairy processors can continue to innovate and develop new Made in Wisconsin dairy products,” said Senator Baldwin. “As our dairy economy faces supply chain challenges, federal dollars for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives will help Wisconsin dairy businesses to address those challenges, through growing their operations, modernizing their dairy plants and reaching new markets.” The $22.9 million in federal funding is being awarded noncompetitively to the four current DBI Initiatives at the California State University Fresno, the University of Tennessee, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and the University of Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin will receive $7,053,333. “The Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program is a unique and effective model that targets resources in ways that meet shared regional needs and builds upon local and regional dairy markets,” sai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/11/sen-johnson-for-the-wall-street-journal-a-governing-agenda-for-senate-republicans | Sen. Johnson for the Wall Street Journal: A Governing Agenda for Senate Republicans | 2022-11-10 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH – On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) outlining the steps Republicans must take to restore function and fiscal sanity to Congress. Sen. Johnson proposes four pieces of legislation and argues for adopting an official legislative agenda that prioritizes securing our border, regaining energy independence, restoring fiscal sanity, easing the regulatory burden and ensuring a competitive tax environment. The full op-ed can be found here and excerpts are below. “If we gain majorities in both chambers, at a minimum we can bring greater function and regular order back to Congress. Rank-and-file members should vote only for leaders who commit to passing a budget that drives a fiscally conservative appropriation process. Ideally, we can find sufficient budget cuts and rescissions from the Democrats’ massive spending bills to produce a balanced budget. If not, the debt ceiling will have to be increased, but only with other legislation attached that will minimize the need for future increases. “I have four bills in mind: the Prevent Government Shutdown Act, the Full Faith and Credit Act, the Reins Act (an acronym for Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) and the Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act. Collectively, these bills would help control the size, scope and cost of the federal government. “Senate Republican Conference rules require us to adopt an official legislative agenda. In my 12 years in the Senate, this has never occurred. Again, members should vote only for leaders who commit to both adopting the required agenda and fully involving the conference in its development. I suggest two agendas, one for the next two years under a Democratic president, and a four-year agenda that can be adopted by Republican presidential and congressional candidates running in 2024. … “The four-year agenda would assume Republican control of both chambers of Congress and the White House. It would prioritize reversing the damage … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-applauds-biden-administration-rule-to-support-made-in-usa-masks-and-prevent-future-shortages | Senator Baldwin Applauds Biden Administration Rule to Support Made in USA Masks and Prevent Future Shortages | 2022-11-07 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) rule that encourages hospitals to buy American products and bolsters Made in America mask manufacturers. This announcement comes after Senator Baldwin led a group of colleagues in a letter encouraging CMS to take this action in June to support Made in America manufacturing and help prevent future shortages of lifesaving personal protective equipment. “It is not ‘if,’ but rather ‘when’ our country will face another health emergency, and to be better prepared to respond, we need to have a ready-supply of high quality, Made in America-manufactured masks,” said Senator Baldwin. “American companies and workers make second-to-none products and stand ready to support this effort to help prevent any future mask shortages and keep our communities safe.” “We appreciate Senator Baldwin’s leadership as a champion for the domestic manufacturing of critical surgical products and PPE,” said Edward A. Pesicka, President and CEO of Owens & Minor. “We join the senator in applauding the administration’s policy goal of ensuring that quality PPE is available to healthcare personnel when it’s needed and incentivizing hospitals to use domestically produced products, helping to ensure a stronger and more resilient domestic supply chain.” CMS made the announcement to boost domestic mask supply through their annual inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) rules, which they update annually to establish payment rates in Medicare. Senator Baldwin also led a bipartisan letter to the Department of Commerce to advocate for American mask and medical equipment manufacturers, calling for an investigation into the alleged dumping of Chinese-made products into the U.S. marketplace at low prices that create an unfair market for American manufacturers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-applauds-rural-partners-network-expansion-to-support-economic-development-in-wisconsin | Senator Baldwin Applauds Rural Partners Network Expansion to Support Economic Development in Wisconsin | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, applauded an announcement from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Ambassador Susan Rice that the Rural Partners Network will expand to rural communities in Wisconsin to create local jobs, build infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability. This announcement is part of President Biden’s commitment to ensure all rural communities can benefit from federal resources, including historic funding provided by the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Inflation Reduction Act. “The Rural Partners Network will help bridge the gap between our federal government and Wisconsin's rural communities,” said Senator Baldwin. “By expanding the reach of this program to our state, we can ensure every Wisconsin community has access to federal resources and opportunities for job creation, infrastructure, and community development.” “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that people in rural communities have every opportunity to succeed – and that they can find those opportunities right at home in rural America,” Vilsack said. “Rural people make up America’s spirit and character and provide the everyday essentials our country depends on. We know that when rural people thrive, America thrives. By expanding the Rural Partners Network, we can help these important but often overlooked communities receive their fair share of government resources to keep rural people and economies prepared for the future.” “Rural America is full of opportunities but these vital communities don’t always have a way to navigate federal agencies or access the resources of the government,” said Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice. “The Rural Partners Network is bringing federal staff directly to rural communities to ensure local leaders have access to federal resources as they build strong and vibrant economies.” The R… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-secures-462000-investment-for-wisconsin-tribes-climate-resiliency-projects | Senator Baldwin Secures $462,000 Investment for Wisconsin Tribes’ Climate Resiliency Projects | 2022-11-02 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior announced a $45 million investment in Tribal communities to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change, including over $462,000 for the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the Forest County Potawatomi Community. This federal funding is possible because Senator Baldwin and Democrats in Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the fiscal year 2022 government funding bill, which included $20 million and $25 million for these projects, respectively. These Tribal Climate Resilience projects will support Tribes and Tribal organizations in adaptation planning, climate implementation actions, ocean and coastal management planning, capacity building, relocation, managed retreat, and protect-in-place planning for climate risks. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a once-in-a-generation investment to help Wisconsin communities deal with the impacts of climate change and build more resilient infrastructure for generations to come,” said Senator Baldwin. “These federal investments will allow Wisconsin’s Tribes manage the current and future impacts of climate change, including protecting and revitalizing our Tribal lands and natural habitats.” “Indigenous communities are facing unique and intensifying climate-related challenges that pose an existential threat to Tribal economies, infrastructure, lives and livelihoods,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are making an unprecedented investment in Indian Country to help ensure that Native communities will have clean air, drinkable water, fertile soil and an overall good quality of life for generations to come.” Nationally, 124 awards will support 76 Tribes and 8 Tribal organizations. The following projects in Wisconsin will be funded under this announcement: The Forest County Potawatomi Community was awarded $212,079 to implement their Sustainability & Climate Change Resilience Project. This project will help the Tribe implement sustainability… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-announces-101-million-investment-to-redevelop-port-of-green-bay-boost-regional-economy | Senator Baldwin Announces $10.1 Million Investment to Redevelop Port of Green Bay, Boost Regional Economy | 2022-10-28 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WISCONSIN — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that Brown County will receive more than $10.1 million for the Port of Green Bay to redevelop the decommissioned Pulliam power plant site into a state-of-the-art port facility. The project will include brownfield clean-up, filling in an old boat slip, dredging, resurfacing, and construction of a new dock wall, crane pad, asphalt pads, and rail lines. This investment towards the redevelopment of the port is estimated to have a total economic impact of more than $87 million in the first five years and will create 20 jobs. The investment comes from the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), a program funded by the Baldwin-supported Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations legislation. Senator Baldwin also advocated for this project, sending a letter of support to DOT. “I supported this investment in the Port of Green Bay because it moves our Made in Wisconsin economy forward, creating and supporting good paying jobs and helping goods get to market efficiently,” said Senator Baldwin. “The new and improved port will be a vital economic engine for Wisconsin, providing critical connections for our supply chains, moving our Made in Wisconsin products, and helping lower costs for families.” “The grant serves to support the long-term economic vitality of ports that are critical links to domestic and international trade markets,” said Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach. “This grant award closes the gap on our journey to strengthen the Port of Green Bay for the regional economy and improve the redevelopment efforts of downtown Green Bay. Thank you, Senator Baldwin, for your support in helping us competitively secure this grant.” “The infusion of these federal dollars makes possible a transformational reinvention of 35 acres of our City’s downtown riverfront while strengthening the Port of Green Bay as an important economic engin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-helps-secure-a-163-million-investment-in-madison-and-milwaukee-police-departments | Senator Baldwin Helps Secure a $16.3 Million Investment in Madison and Milwaukee Police Departments | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WISCONSIN — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement that Wisconsin will receive more than $16.3 million in grants to support the Milwaukee Police Department and Madison Police Department. The grants awarded to the Milwaukee Police Department will invest more than $15 million to hire 50 new officers to increase community policing capacity and deliver resources to train officers in crisis intervention for individuals who have behavioral health conditions and intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities. The resources for the Madison Police Department will invest in officers’ mental health and support the city’s community policing efforts. Senator Baldwin sent letters of support for all of the projects awarded. “I supported these investments because they will help keep our neighborhoods safe and give our police officers the resources they need to do their jobs safely, build trust in the community, and serve the people of Wisconsin,” said Senator Baldwin. “This investment from the Biden administration will boost proven public safety methods like community policing, ensure our officers have the training they need to respond to our neighbors in crisis, and hire the officers needed to reduce crime, build sustainable neighborhoods, and foster positive community relations.” “There is no higher priority than improving public safety, and the Biden administration’s investment in Milwaukee police officers is greatly appreciated,” Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. “Senator Baldwin’s support, and the support of others, is particularly valuable as we work to reduce crime and make the entire region safer.” The grants for the Milwaukee Police Department include: $15,740,904 for FY 2022 COPS Hiring Program to hire 50 new police officers to increase community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. $250,000 for FY 2022 Collaborative Crisis Response and Intervention Training Program to provide advanced crisis intervention training for individuals who have behaviora… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/10/sen-johnson-releases-statement-on-waukesha-christmas-parade-trial | Sen. Johnson Releases Statement on Waukesha Christmas Parade Trial | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after a jury found Darrell Brooks Jr. guilty on all 76 counts – including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide – for plowing his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas Parade in November 2021. “Justice has been served for the victims and families of the Waukesha Christmas Parade massacre. I hope and pray this verdict will bring them some measure of peace and closure. “I want to thank Judge Dorow for her service and patience putting up with this murderer.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/10/sens-johnson-grassley-share-investigative-material-with-prosecutors-in-hunter-biden-criminal-probe | Sens. Johnson, Grassley Share Investigative Material with Prosecutors in Hunter Biden Criminal Probe | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, shared documents and banking records obtained in the course of their multi-year investigation into the Biden family’s foreign business entanglements with the Delaware U.S. Attorney’s office, which has an ongoing criminal investigation into Hunter Biden. The production follows repeated attempts by the senators to ensure that the criminal probe is thorough and free from political interference. However, those inquiries have been ignored by U.S. Attorney David Weiss and filtered through Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters without sufficient assurances as to the completeness of the investigation. “Today, in light of your and DOJ’s failure to respond to our legitimate congressional oversight requests and as part of our ongoing congressional investigation, we are transmitting to you over two hundred pages of records relating to the Biden family’s connections to the Chinese regime and persons connected to its military and intelligence elements,” Johnson and Grassley wrote in a letter to U.S. Attorney David Weiss. “If you are conducting a full and complete investigation, you should already possess these records. In the case that you are not and do not possess these records, we suggest that you review them in detail,” their letter continued. The letter was accompanied by 220 pages of bank records and contracts obtained by the senators, more than 100 of which have never been previously released. The letter summarizes key elements of the Biden family’s engagements with individuals linked to the Chinese communist party and Chinese intelligence services, and the financial transactions that followed. The senators previously revealed some of the material in a 2020 report, a November 2020 supplemental report and later in a series of floor speeches in March and April of this year. The production to the U.S. Attorney’… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/10/sens-ron-johnson-jim-risch-and-colleagues-release-statement-on-sham-conviction-of-jimmy-lai | Sens. Ron Johnson, Jim Risch and Colleagues Release Statement on Sham Conviction of Jimmy Lai | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH — On Tuesday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Ranking Member Jim Risch of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senators Ben Cardin, Bill Cassidy, Dick Durbin, Tom Cotton, Tim Kaine, Kevin Cramer, Jeff Merkley, Mike Crapo, Chris Van Hollen, Chuck Grassley, Jim Inhofe, Rick Scott, Marco Rubio and Pat Toomey to release the below joint statement following the sham trial and conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong: “Jimmy Lai is a man of integrity and character – a strong advocate for press freedom and democracy, a man of faith, a devoted husband and father, and a hardworking entrepreneur. The Chinese Communist Party is using bogus fraud charges to smear Mr. Lai’s reputation and justify an additional sham National Security Law (NSL) trial in December. “We have not forgotten the plight of Hong Kongers, Mr. Lai, and the many other political prisoners in Hong Kong. The international community is closely watching Mr. Lai’s so-called ‘fraud’ conviction and future NSL trials.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/10/media-advisory-sen-johnson-to-visit-rock-county-on-wednesday | *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** Sen. Johnson to Visit Rock County on Wednesday | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will join a roundtable discussion with local business leaders in Beloit, WI. Media availability will occur following the senator’s visit. WHAT: Roundtable discussion with Beloit community and business leaders WHO: Senator Ron Johnson Beloit leaders WHEN: October 26, 2022 VISIT: 12:00 p.m. CT (Closed to press) MEDIA AVAIL: 1:15 p.m. CT WHERE: IronTek 635 3rd St. Beloit, WI 53511 RSVP: Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 26 at 9:00 AM CT with name, outlet, email and phone number to press@ronjohnson.senate.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/10/media-advisory-sen-johnson-to-visit-douglas-county-on-monday | *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** Sen. Johnson to Visit Douglas County on Monday | 2022-10-23 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will visit the Superior Terminal, a control point and transportation hub for Enbridge pipelines, to discuss challenges currently facing the energy industry with Enbridge leadership. Media availability will occur following the senator’s visit. WHAT: Meeting with Enbridge leadership WHO: Senator Ron Johnson Enbridge leaders WHEN: October 24, 2022 VISIT: 10:00 a.m. CT (Closed to press) MEDIA AVAIL: 10:45 a.m. CT WHERE: Enbridge Superior Terminal 2800 E. 21st St. Superior, WI 54880 NOTE: Arriving media should gather outside the front gate. RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, October 24 at 8:30 AM CT with name, outlet, email and phone number to press@ronjohnson.senate.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-helps-deliver-historic-water-infrastructure-funding-for-wisconsin | Baldwin Helps Deliver Historic Water Infrastructure Funding for Wisconsin | 2022-10-19 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $79 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to the state of Wisconsin for water infrastructure improvements. Senator Baldwin supported the infrastructure legislation in the Senate, which President Joe Biden signed into law last year. Wisconsin has been awarded $79 million in capitalization grants from the infrastructure law through its State Revolving Funds (SRFs) program. EPA is directing this funding to Wisconsin’s Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs that provide communities with low-cost financing to improve their water infrastructure and ensure safe drinking water. These grants supplement $43 million in regular FY22 funding to Wisconsin’s SRFs program. An additional $64 million in FY22 capitalization grants are forthcoming. “Every Wisconsin community needs access to clean drinking water and an environment free of toxic chemicals. Now we have an investment from the Environmental Protection Agency that will create jobs and help make that a reality,” said Senator Baldwin. “This is a major federal investment will help local communities in Wisconsin replace dangerous lead service lines and address PFAS contaminants so that we can provide safe and clean drinking water to people across our state. This federal funding will also help Wisconsin rebuild wastewater and storm water management systems, and build stronger infrastructure that is more resilient to damage from extreme weather events and flooding. We also have federal support to better protect our Great Lakes and waterways to ensure that they continue to serve as vital economic and recreational assets. I am proud to stand with the Biden Administration and deliver results for the people of Wisconsin.” “Every Wisconsinite should have access to safe, clean drinking water. Period. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made over the last three years to invest in our water infrastructure—from declaring 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-joins-bipartisan-request-for-historic-rfs-set-rulemaking | Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Request for Historic RFS “Set” Rulemaking | 2022-10-19 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has joined a bipartisan group of Senators in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish renewable volume obligations that are additive for all fuel types in the upcoming “set” rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The letter was led by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), and the bipartisan group also highlighted additional actions EPA should take in order to maximize the use and benefit of biofuels, including updating lifecycle analysis for biofuel emissions and approving additional fuel registrations and pathways under the RFS. “Through this rulemaking, EPA has a historic opportunity to not only reinforce its efforts to restore integrity to the RFS, but chart a new course for biofuels that will help meet America’s diverse energy demands while further decarbonizing numerous sectors of our economy,” the senators wrote. “In order to guard against sidelining decades of investment and the diverse workforce that supports biofuels, we request that EPA set the conventional target above 15 billion gallons, set advanced biofuel volumes that account for increased production capacity of fuels like sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, and ensure that renewable identification numbers (RINs) for emerging technologies and e-RINs are additive to existing volumes.” “With the forthcoming ‘set’ rule, EPA has a golden opportunity to stimulate further growth in low-carbon fuel use and build on the successes of the Renewable Fuel Standard,” said Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. “We appreciate the efforts of Senator Thune, Senator Durbin, and other stalwart renewable fuel supporters to ensure EPA issues a ‘set’ rule that furthers the environmental and economic objectives of the original RFS program.” “A stronger RFS means more savings at the pump for working families, lower carbon emissions, and greater U.S. energy security,” said Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy. “We’re grateful to Senators Durbin, Thune, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/10/sens-johnson-peters-bipartisan-legislation-to-save-taxpayer-dollars-by-ensuring-public-buildings-use-energy-efficient-lighting-signed-into-law | Sens. Johnson, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Ensuring Public Buildings Use Energy-Efficient Lighting Signed into Law | 2022-10-19 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH – Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, that would help save taxpayer dollars by directing the General Services Administration (GSA) to install the most life-cycle cost effective and energy-efficient lighting in public buildings has been signed into law. “I am pleased to see the Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-Efficiency Technology (BRIGHT) Act signed into law. Energy efficient lighting systems will save taxpayer dollars by reducing overall energy usage. This legislation will help decrease energy usage and diminish wasteful spending across the vast federal bureaucracy,” said Sen. Johnson. “Requiring federal agencies to use energy-efficient lighting will not just help reduce costs and save taxpayer dollars, but it will also ensure the government is more energy efficient. I applaud President Biden for signing this important legislation into law and will continue working to maximize long-term cost and energy savings in the federal government,” said Sen. Peters. The Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-Efficiency Technology (BRIGHT) Act requires the GSA Administrator to ensure that public buildings are using the most life-cycle cost effective and energy-efficient technology to the extent practicable when performing normal maintenance, or altering or constructing public buildings. The law also requires GSA to issue guidance to federal agencies, and state, local and Tribal entities to further streamline efficiency and effectiveness across government. GSA previously released a series of reports that calculated that switching to LED lightbulbs would result in millions of dollars in cost-savings due to their superior lifespan and energy efficiency. Federal law does not currently require the government to maximize long-term cost and energy savings across lighting products. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-colleagues-urge-department-of-education-to-hold-predatory-for-profit-college-executives-accountable-for-scamming-students | Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Department of Education to Hold Predatory For-Profit College Executives Accountable for Scamming Students | 2022-10-18 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona urging him to use the Department of Education’s authority to hold executives and owners of predatory for-profit colleges accountable for scamming students out of a meaningful education and saddling them with insurmountable student debt while they count their profits. Holding these executives personally liable would allow the Department of Education to recoup the federal funds spent to rescue students from the mountains of debt they are left with by the for-profit colleges that offer near meaningless degrees and no prospects for employment. It also would send a clear warning signal to current executives at for-profit colleges that the Department may hold them accountable if they continue to scam students. “We urge you to use your clear statutory authority under 20 U.S.C. § 1099c(e) to hold school owners and executives personally liable for scamming students and taxpayers and recoup funds related to certain student debt discharges, including closed school discharges, borrower defense discharges, and other discharges premised on misconduct by for-profit institutions of higher education,” wrote the Senators. “Despite the Department repeatedly finding that fraudulent for-profit colleges widely mislead students and misrepresented their costs, ability to transfer credits, and earning potential, their executives continue to take home huge profits. Too often, students are left saddled with debt and no career path while the executives at these institutions prioritize profits over student outcomes.” The Senators went on to emphasize that the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA) gives the Department the authority to hold executives personally liable for the damage done by scamming students. While the Department has yet to use this authority, the Senators called … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/10/sen-johnson-joins-sen-cruz-colleagues-to-condemn-doj-attempts-to-silence-dissent-about-gender-reassignment-surgeries-for-minors | Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Cruz, Colleagues to Condemn DOJ Attempts to Silence Dissent About Gender Reassignment Surgeries for Minors | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | Demand DOJ Communications with American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, Children’s Hospital Association, and any of their representatives OSHKOSH – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and three of their Republican colleagues in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland condemning the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) patterned abuse of investigative authority to police the speech of Americans and stifle the ongoing policy debate over whether minors should receive experimental gender reassignment procedures. The senators also demanded any and all communications by Garland or any other DOJ employee with the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and/or Children’s Hospital Association or any of their representatives about this issue, in order to conduct congressional oversight and hold accountable everyone responsible for this outrageous policy. “If there is a bedrock principle in American self-governance, it is that the federal government has no place in quashing or criminalizing civic discourse. The issue of how best to treat minors struggling with their gender dysphoria is the subject of ongoing and emotional debate, which Americans have a protected First Amendment right to fully engage in. The strength of our democracy is dependent on the ability of all citizens to peacefully participate in public debate without fear of persecution from your agency or any other,” said the senators. “We call upon you to reaffirm that you will faithfully protect the First Amendment rights of all Americans to peacefully debate this and all other policy questions, irrespective of viewpoint. The weaponization of federal law enforcement agencies like the DOJ, in order to produce preferred policy outcomes, cannot continue – our democracy depends on it,” the senators concluded. Sens. Johnson and Cruz are joined on the release by Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). Read more about the letter in Fox Ne… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/10/sen-johnson-rep-steil-introduce-bill-to-designate-unique-zip-codes-for-wisconsin-communities | Sen. Johnson, Rep. Steil Introduce Bill to Designate Unique Zip Codes for Wisconsin Communities | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced legislation to designate single, unique zip codes for three Wisconsin communities – Somers, Mount Pleasant and Caledonia – to ensure all residents of the same community fall under a single zip code. Residents of these communities currently face challenges with delayed mail delivery, increased cost of insurance and confusion surrounding school districts and property value. This legislation will alleviate the unnecessary complications caused by varying zip codes. “This bill will guarantee that Wisconsinites in Somers, Mount Pleasant and Caledonia are accurately represented by a zip code unique to their community and won’t face heightened insurance premiums. I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to quickly consider and pass this common sense legislation,” said Sen. Johnson. “After hearing from residents and community leaders in Racine and Kenosha County about their frustrations with mail delivery mix-ups caused by outdated ZIP code boundaries, I was pleased to work with Sen. Johnson to help. This common-sense legislation instructs USPS to simplify and modernize these boundaries, saving many Southeast Wisconsin residents from needless headaches,” said Rep. Steil. The full text of the bill can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-applauds-40-million-american-rescue-plan-investment-for-wisconsin-to-expand-access-to-affordable-high-speed-internet | Senator Baldwin Applauds $40 Million American Rescue Plan Investment for Wisconsin to Expand Access to Affordable, High-Speed Internet | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded an announcement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury that Wisconsin will receive over $40 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to expedite Wisconsin’s efforts to expand access to high-speed internet across the state. The federal funding will support Governor Evers’ plan to use the funding to connect more than 8,000 homes and businesses to affordable, high-speed internet. The federal funding will come to Wisconsin from Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF). “I voted for the American Rescue Plan because it has helped us build a stronger economy in Wisconsin and make a real difference in people’s lives,” said Senator Baldwin. “Affordable and reliable high-speed internet is essential to Wisconsin families, students, small businesses, and farmers. This investment from the Biden Administration will help us connect more homes and businesses and close the digital divide so more Wisconsinites can get the telehealth they need, work from home, and participate in remote learning.” The plan submitted to Treasury by Governor Evers and being approved represents 21% of the state’s total allocation under the CPF program. The state’s award will fund the Wisconsin Broadband Infrastructure Projects program, a competitive grant program that aims to invest in broadband infrastructure projects designed to provide consistent, reliable service to households that currently lack consistent speeds of 100/20 Mbps. The program is designed to provide internet service with speeds of 100/100 Mbps symmetrical to locations upon project completion. The funding will be invested in grants and planning resources awarded by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to internet service providers to bring high-speed broadband infrastructure to unserved and underserved locations throughout the state. Treasury has indicated that the goal of the funding is to expand the availability of reliable, affordable broadband infrastructure and other digital connectiv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-leads-117-members-of-congress-in-asking-the-biden-administration-to-request-budget-funding-that-adequately-reflects-the-presidents-priority-to-advance-lgbtqi-rights-around-the-world | Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President’s Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of 117 members of Congress in asking that the Biden Administration request sufficient FY24 budget funding for LGBTQI+ programs in line with the President’s Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons Around the World. “It is our sincere hope that the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request will adequately and accurately reflect the Biden Administration’s priority to advance LGBTQI+ rights around the world,” the members of Congress wrote to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The President’s Memorandum states it is “the policy of the United States to pursue an end to violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics, and to lead by the power of our example in the cause of advancing the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons around the world.” “We stand committed to the global movement for LGBTQI+ equality and hope that the forthcoming FY24 PBR will be in alignment with these values,” the members wrote. The letter was led in the House by Representative David Cicilline (D-RI-01) and also signed by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jackie Rosen (D-NV), Tina Smith (D-MN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04), Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), Jesús G. “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL-04), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-08), Nikema Williams (D-GA-05), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18), Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA-47),… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-visits-world-dairy-expo-to-tout-made-in-wi-agriculture-portage-to-celebrate-american-rescue-plan-funding- | Baldwin Visits World Dairy Expo to Tout Made in WI Agriculture; Portage to Celebrate American Rescue Plan Funding | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the World Dairy Expo to meet with the Wisconsin dairy producers feeding the America and Portage to learn about how the city is using $425,000 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support the Portage Fire Department and help residents replace lead pipes. At the World Dairy Expo, Senator Baldwin met with leaders of the Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and the Dairy Business Association to discuss the Senator’s work as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture to ensure farmers, producers, ranchers, and food businesses have the resources they need to thrive, through risk management tools, market access support, and rural economic development. Senator Baldwin underscored the ongoing investments she has secured for the Made in Wisconsin agriculture community through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, including the partnership between the United States Department of Agriculture, the Wisconsin Cheesemakers, and the Center for Dairy Research to advance the innovative ideas of dairy entrepreneurs across the Badger State. In Portage, Senator Baldwin joined Portage Mayor Mitchel Craig, Portage Fire Chief Troy Haase, and city leadership to highlight the $325,000 federal investment from the Baldwin-supported ARPA to help purchase a new aerial fire truck for the Portage Fire Department to help keep Portage residents safe. Portage is also receiving $100,000 in ARPA funds to establish a lead pipe replacement program to help homeowners replace lead laterals and keep families healthy for generations to come. This funding in clean water comes alongside an additional $142.7 million investment in safe drinking water and clean water infrastructure that Wisconsin will see this year from the Baldwin-supported Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. An online version of this release is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/10/sen-johnson-announces-mobile-office-hours | Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to press. Recording devices of any kind are not allowed. These restrictions are put in place for the privacy of our constituents. Waushara County Office Hours Wednesday, October 12 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Wild Rose Community Center 305 Division St., Wild Rose, WI 54984 Marquette County Office Hours Wednesday, October 12 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Montello Public Library 128 Lake St., Montello, WI 53949 Green Lake County Office Hours Wednesday, October 12 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Berlin Public Library 121 W. Park Ave., Berlin, WI 54923 Winnebago County Office Hours Wednesday, October 12 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Elisha D. Smith Public Library, Gegan Room 440 1st St., Menahsa, WI 54952 Fond du Lac County Office Hours Thursday, October 13 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Fond du Lac Public Library, Seefeld Room 32 Sheboygan St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Sheboygan County Office Hours Thursday, October 13 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sheboygan Falls Memorial Library 330 Buffalo St., Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 Washington County Office Hours Thursday, October 13 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Jack Russell Memorial Library, Conference Room 100 Park Ave., Hartford, WI 53027 Dodge County Office Hours Thursday, October 13 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Iron Ridge Public Library 205 Park St., Iron Ridge, WI 53035 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-colleagues-to-commerce-department-prevent-stock-buybacks-by-corporations-that-receive-chips-act-funds | Baldwin, Colleagues to Commerce Department: Prevent Stock Buybacks by Corporations That Receive CHIPS Act Funds | 2022-10-05 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL), Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Bill Foster (D-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging the Commerce Department to strengthen and enforce critical protections against the abuse of funds provided under the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act for stock buybacks and promising continued Congressional oversight over the Department’s implementation of its commitments. “We were encouraged by the Department of Commerce’s (Department) recent commitments to “ensuring the effective, efficient and accountable use” of the $52 billion Congress appropriated for bolstering our domestic semiconductor manufacturing, research, and design capacity, including making certain that awards are not used as “a subsidy for companies to make them more profitable or enable them to have more cash for stock buybacks or to pad their bottom line(s),” wrote the lawmakers. The CHIPS Act provides $52 billion in funding to build and modernize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The Department of Commerce is tasked with distributing this assistance to semiconductor manufacturers. While the legislation specifically prohibits the use of CHIPS funds for stock buybacks and dividend payments, these restrictions do not explicitly prohibit award recipients from using CHIPS funds to free up their own funds, which they can then use for those purposes. America’s largest semiconductor companies have spent hundreds of billions on stock buybacks in recent years. Since 2005, Intel has spent over $100 billion on buybacks. Texas Instruments has spent $48 billion on buybacks in the same period, including nearly $14 billion in the last five years alone. Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Micron have all announced $10 billion stock buyback authorizations in recent years. IBM routinely engages in multi-billion-dollar buybacks. In total, five … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-thune-lead-a-dozen-bipartisan-colleagues-in-pushing-the-fcc-to-increase-speed-and-expand-access-to-broadband | Baldwin, Thune Lead a Dozen Bipartisan Colleagues in Pushing the FCC to Increase Speed and Expand Access to Broadband | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Thune (R-SD) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in pushing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action to increase broadband speed requirements in its existing programs so that Americans, particularly in rural and underserved areas, have access to the download and upload speeds necessary to participate in telehealth, telework, and remote learning. The Senators wrote, “Without agency action, the FCC risks leaving Americans in rural areas behind. We respectfully urge the FCC to take action to enhance these programs as soon as possible. Doing so will position the FCC to better respond to the needs of our constituents living and working in rural high-cost areas. We appreciate your work to bring fast, reliable, and affordable broadband to every American.” The FCC is considering proposals to update two programs – the Alternative Connect American Cost Model (ACAM) and Connect America Fund Broadband Loop Support (CAF-BLS) – that help connect people in rural America to affordable broadband services that are provided by local, smaller telecom companies. These updates, which would extend financial support in exchange for commitments to serve more people at higher broadband speeds, would connect thousands more Wisconsinites to the kind of internet service necessary to participate in Wisconsin’s modern digital economy. The letter urges the FCC to move forward with updates to these programs that would give more Wisconsinites access to higher-speed broadband than what is currently required. “WSTA appreciates the leadership of Senators Tammy Baldwin and John Thune as they encourage the FCC to adopt ACAM enhancements and CAF BLS updates," said Bill Esbeck, Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association. "Moving forward with both proposals will facilitate additional broadband deployment and ensure continued network sustainability and reliability. Senators Baldwin and Thune should be commended for their support of rural … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-and-colleagues-applaud-biden-admin-restoring-key-nondiscrimination-protections-in-health-care-push-to-strengthen-proposal | Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections in Health Care, Push to Strengthen Proposal | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), led 15 of their colleagues in commenting on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed rule prohibiting discrimination in health care under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. In their letter, the Senators applauded the Biden Administration for restoring and expanding key nondiscrimination protections after the Trump Administration dismantled protections for LGBTQIA+ patients, women, people whose primary language is not English, and others, and the Senators urged HHS to further strengthen protections for people with disabilities, trans people, and those seeking care for pregnancy and related conditions. “This proposal is an important step forward to help ensure no one in our country has their health care undermined by discrimination or bigotry, and we urge the Department to further strengthen protections for people with disabilities, trans people, and people seeking to access care for pregnancy, infertility, or related conditions,” wrote the Senators. Specifically, the Senators urged HHS to take additional steps to strengthen protections for people with disabilities and trans patients, and explicitly prohibit discrimination against patients because of their medical history or for seeking out services like abortion, contraception, miscarriage management, fertility care, or maternity care, particularly in light of the Dobbs decision and ongoing attacks on Americans’ reproductive rights. “Recent and ongoing threats to health care access underscore why eliminating discrimination in health care programs and activities remains such an essential goal. The Supreme Court’s devastating decision in Dobbs upended abortion rights and left tens of millions of women without access to critical, lifesaving care and in danger of grave health consequences. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and exacerbated existing health inequities, particularly in communities of color and for people with disabilities. And the tran… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-visits-milwaukee-mequon-to-discuss-investments-in-community-safety-and-conservation | Senator Baldwin Visits Milwaukee, Mequon to Discuss Investments in Community Safety and Conservation | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Milwaukee and Mequon to discuss investments she helped secure to keep our state safer and build resilient communities in the face of climate change through legislation signed into law by President Biden earlier this year. Alongside Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, the Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention, and other community leaders, Senator Baldwin joined a roundtable discussion on violence in the community and the ongoing efforts to keep families safe. As the sole Wisconsin Senator who supported the American Rescue Plan, Senator Baldwin helped deliver more than $100 million to Wisconsin for violence prevention and public safety through flexible Coronavirus Relief Fund allocations. These resources invest in evidence-based crime prevention strategies, bolster summer youth programming and job training, support law enforcement agencies, and alleviate court backlogs. The roundtable also discussed the Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that is expanding background checks for guns, funding anti-violence programs, protecting survivors of domestic violence, increasing access to mental health services, among other things to keep our schools and communities safe. Senator Baldwin also discussed her efforts to include several projects in the upcoming fiscal year 2023 federal budget related to policing and criminal justice, including $6 million for Milwaukee Police Department to upgrade its police radios. In Mequon, Senator Baldwin joined a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate an $800,000 investment she secured the for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), part of more than $187 million in funding she delivered for Wisconsin in the bipartisan appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2022. The $800,000 will help MMSD’s plan to restore ecosystems and reduce flood risk along the Milwaukee Lake Michigan coast by using nature-based solutions in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Senator Baldwin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-senator-baldwin-visits-uwgb-kaukauna-and-ozaukee-county-to-highlight-investments-in-the-made-in-wisconsin-economy | Senator Baldwin Visits UWGB, Kaukauna, and Ozaukee County to Highlight Investments in the Made in Wisconsin Economy | 2022-10-03 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the Green Bay, Kaukauna, and Ozaukee County to highlight investments in the Made in Wisconsin economy, including ones she helped secure through legislation signed into law by President Biden earlier this year. At the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Senator Baldwin met with University leadership, including Chancellor Michael Alexander, to discuss the University’s priorities and learn about the proposed Phoenix Innovation Park and the Cofrin School of Business Financial Literacy programming. The Phoenix Innovation Park is a potential 250-acre addition to the campus that will allow research and instruction in water, advanced manufacturing, and economic development. In Kaukauna, Senator Baldwin toured the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400 Training Facility and discussed their federally supported apprenticeship program that provides students with a state-of-the-art, technologically advanced, industry-sanctioned training from the industry’s highest trained instructors. Senator Baldwin has worked to include increased funding for the registered apprenticeship program in appropriations bills, including fighting for $303 million in the upcoming fiscal year 2023 annual appropriations legislation. Senator Baldwin also hosted in a roundtable discussion with Local 400 members and apprentices about workforce training, including the Baldwin-supported Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which is making historic investments in Wisconsin’s infrastructure and creating family-supporting jobs across the trades. Under the IIJA, Wisconsin is set to receive $841 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state to ensure every community has access to clean, safe drinking water, which the Local 400 is training the next generation of plumbers and steamfitters who will make that investment a reality. Video footage from Senator Baldwin’s visit can be found here. In Ozaukee County, Senator Baldwin joined a group of women in agriculture at Dream A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-supports-introduction-of-senate-resolution-to-protect-and-expand-social-security-in-the-face-of-republican-attacks | Baldwin Supports Introduction of Senate Resolution to Protect and Expand Social Security in the Face of Republican Attacks | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), joined her colleagues in introducing a resolution affirming the Senate’s commitment to protect and expand Social Security, so that future generations can continue to rely on its bedrock promise. This comes after several Republican members in the House and Senate have made proposals to undermine the retirement security Americans have earned. “Wisconsinites work real hard and they pay into Social Security, so they should be able to count on the guaranteed benefits they have earned,” said Senator Baldwin. “Working families in Wisconsin shouldn’t have to worry about politicians in Washington breaking the promise of Social Security and putting it on the chopping block. Social Security is an earned benefit that Wisconsin families worked for, and I will always work to protect the economic security they have earned. Social Security is a promise that must be kept.” The resolution was led by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and was joined by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bob Casey (D-PA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ed Markey (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Jack Reed (D-RI), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tina Smith (D-MN), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The text of the resolution is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/9/sen-johnson-joins-sen-barrasso-colleagues-in-legislation-to-end-china-s-unfair-advantage | Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Barrasso, Colleagues in Legislation to End China’s Unfair Advantage | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and six of their Republican colleagues in introducing the Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act to end American taxpayer handouts to China. This legislation prohibits the United States from funding the Montreal Protocol, a United Nations treaty, until China is no longer treated as a developing country. Currently, China is defined as a developing nation under the Montreal Protocol. This allows China to abide by a different set of rules and access funding – including American taxpayer dollars – from the Protocol’s multilateral fund. Background: Under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, developing countries are eligible for financial assistance through a special multilateral fund. The U.S. is the largest contributor to the fund, having provided almost $1 billion to date. China has received nearly $1.4 billion from this multilateral fund over the years due to their “developing country” status. China is given a decade longer than the United States to reduce hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Kigali Amendment. The U.S. is required to phase down production and consumption of HFCs by 85 percent by 2036, and China has until 2045 to reduce HFCs by 80 percent. Sens. Johnson and Barrasso are joined on the legislation by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-cosponsors-bipartisan-legislation-to-reauthorize-key-program-aimed-at-improving-rural-health-care | Senator Baldwin Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Key Program Aimed at Improving Rural Health Care | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Tina Smith (D-MN), in introducing bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a key program that supports state health facilities across the country to help improve health care in rural areas. The State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) Reauthorization Act of 2022 would ensure that State Offices of Rural Health have the financial resources they need to improve information-sharing, technical assistance, and care delivery in rural health settings. By reauthorizing the program for five years, this bill would also preserve the program’s flexibility to meet state and local rural health care needs. “It’s crucial that rural communities in Wisconsin receive the best quality health care services they need to live healthy lives and I am proud that this legislation delivers on that,” said Senator Baldwin. “Our bipartisan legislation will provide rural health practitioners with the technical support needed to deliver standard care to patients in Wisconsin and develop more health care resources to meet the needs of rural residents across our state.” This legislation is also cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), John Hoeven (R-ND), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). This legislation is supported by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and the National Rural Health Association. “The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) applauds Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Tina Smith (D-MN) for their introduction of the State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) Program Reauthorization Act of 2022. Last reauthorized in 2018, and first authorized in 1990, the SORH program has been an integral part of improving health care in rural areas. The SORH program requires State Offices to coordinate rural health activities across each state and provide technical assistance to rural health care providers on relevant rural programs. NRHA urges Congress to pass this important legislation to reauthorize the SORH pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-baldwin-joins-colleagues-in-urging-president-biden-to-fill-leadership-posts-at-social-security-administration | Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | baldwin | https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined over a dozen of her colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden, urging him to nominate a Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner to serve at the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration has been without permanent leadership for over a year, making it difficult to address longstanding challenges that the agency faces in providing service to Americans who rely on these benefits. The Senators write, “Today Social Security covers over 179 million workers, and over 70 million people receive monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. More than one out of every six U.S. residents collects Social Security benefits and older Americans make up about four out of every five beneficiaries. Recent U.S. Census Bureau reports show that Social Security provides over half of the income for older adults, and nearly all of their income for one in four older adults. Social Security continues to be one of the largest anti-poverty programs in the country, lifting over 22 million Americans out of poverty.” “The Social Security Commissioner is directly responsible for all programs administered by the agency, including state-administered programs directed by SSA. Nominating and confirming a permanent Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner would provide accountable leadership to the agency and reassure the public of SSA’s commitment to supporting the vulnerable populations that rely on its programs,” they continue. The Senators go on to note, “The Social Security Administration’s longstanding labor-management problems worsened under the prior Administration. Under prior leadership, SSA was among the most hostile agencies in the federal government in the way it chose to implement the since-repealed anti-union executive orders from 2018. Employee satisfaction is falling at SSA, and SSA employees report feelings of exhaustion at among the highest rates of any federal agency. Permanent, Senate-confirmed leadership at the agency wi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/9/senate-democrats-block-sen-johnson-s-effort-to-pass-legislation-combatting-opioid-epidemic | Senate Democrats Block Sen. Johnson’s Effort to Pass Legislation Combatting Opioid Epidemic | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues (SOFA) Act. This legislation would give law enforcement enhanced tools to combat the opioid epidemic by allowing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to class schedule fentanyl related substances as Schedule 1 under the Controlled Substance Act. Sen. Ron Johnson previously introduced SOFA in 2017, 2019 and 2021. In 2018, the DEA enacted SOFA through a two-year temporary scheduling order. Congress has extended the order six times, and President Biden has signed five of those extensions into law. DEA Administrator Anne Milgram has described the permanent scheduling of fentanyl related substances as “critical to the health and safety of our communities” and a “vital tool to combat overdose deaths in the United States.” While the SOFA regulation was in effect for one year, law enforcement across the country experienced a 90% decrease in encounters with fentanyl related substances. Unfortunately, the current extension is set to expire at the end of 2022, during the largest border crisis in our nation’s history. Following Sen. Johnson’s remarks, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) incorrectly argued that researching fentanyl-related substances would be impossible under SOFA. In fact, there is a framework in place to conduct research on Schedule 1 drugs with DEA approval. Since the SOFA regulation was enacted in 2018, the DEA has approved all 28 applications for research on fentanyl related substances. Sen. Johnson asked his colleagues in the Senate to pass SOFA by unanimous consent to reduce the number of fentanyl overdose deaths. Sen. Johnson’s full remarks on the Senate floor can be found here and highlights are below. On the Background of the SOFA Act “Mr. President, I rise today to tell a story of one family's tragedy, but also of two wonderful people who turned that tragedy into helping others and finding solutions. On May 15, 2014, a 19 year old Wisconsinite named Archie Badu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/9/sens-johnson-grassley-expose-wrongful-fbi-retaliation-against-patriotic-whistleblower-who-revealed-breaches-of-policy-and-protocol | Sens. Johnson, Grassley Expose Wrongful FBI Retaliation Against Patriotic Whistleblower Who Revealed Breaches of Policy and Protocol | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray revealing new whistleblower allegations that FBI policy and protocol were breached in active domestic terrorism investigations and assessments relating to January 6, 2021. “Acts of violence that took place on January 6 are reprehensible and must never happen again. It is imperative that the Justice Department and FBI perform their investigative activity by the book in order to maintain investigative integrity and credibility,” the senators wrote. After the whistleblower brought his concerns about the policy and protocol breaches to his FBI supervisors and refused to participate in activities he believed were against procedure, FBI leadership retaliated by suspending his pay and security clearance. “The alleged actions by FBI senior leadership are unacceptable and send exactly the wrong message. The FBI should never suspend security clearances as a form of punishment or to retaliate against patriotic whistleblowers for stepping forward to report potential wrongdoing,” the senators continued. Sens. Johnson and Grassley are calling on the FBI to immediately cease the disciplinary actions it is taking to punish the whistleblower activity. Read more about the letter in the New York Post. The full text of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/9/sen-johnson-and-dr-pierre-kory-for-fox-news-california-gov-newsom-must-not-declare-war-on-doctors-over-so-called-medical-misinformation | Sen. Johnson and Dr. Pierre Kory for Fox News: California Gov. Newsom Must Not Declare War on Doctors Over So-Called Medical ‘Misinformation’ | 2022-09-26 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | OSHKOSH – On Monday, Fox News published an op-ed by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Dr. Pierre Kory exposing California legislation that if signed into law would allow the Medical Board of California to revoke a doctor’s license to practice medicine for expressing an opinion contradictory to "contemporary scientific consensus." After two years of flip-flopping “scientific consensus” around COVID-19, Sen. Johnson and Dr. Kory argue that “society should be encouraging people to come forward with promising new ideas, not threatening to strip their livelihood.” The full op-ed can be found here and excerpts are below. “President Joe Biden may have declared the pandemic ‘over,’ but someone needs to tell the state of California. A bill sitting on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk would levy career-ending penalties on doctors deemed guilty of spreading so-called ‘misinformation’ related to COVID-19. If enacted, this law has the potential to destroy the medical profession and stifle innovation from coast to coast. “The bill in question, AB 2098, would allow the Medical Board of California to revoke a doctor’s license to practice medicine in the state for expressing an opinion ‘contradicted by contemporary scientific consensus contrary to the standard of care.’ The problem is that ‘contemporary scientific consensus’ has fluctuated wildly over the past two years. … “By enacting a law that forces medicals professionals to follow ‘contemporary scientific consensus,’ California is effectively saying it has all the answers in the world. Nothing could be further from the truth. While we in the United States are vaccinating toddlers, Denmark has restricted anyone under 30 from receiving the Moderna vaccine and no longer recommends COVID-19 vaccination to low-risk individuals under 50. If a well-meaning Californian did not want to subject themselves or their child to an mRNA vaccine, they would face an unpleasant choice between falling for ‘misinformation’ or moving to Denmark. “Medical knowledge never stops evolving. It is consta… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/9/sens-johnson-grassley-demand-explanation-for-fbi-s-reliance-on-debunked-anti-trump-dossier-sub-source-who-sought-to-traffic-classified-information | Sens. Johnson, Grassley Demand Explanation for FBI’s Reliance on Debunked Anti-Trump Dossier Sub-Source Who Sought to Traffic Classified Information | 2022-09-26 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray demanding an explanation for why Igor Danchenko, an anti-Trump dossier sub-source who sought to traffic classified information, was placed on payroll and paid by the taxpayer to assist in the federal government’s flawed investigation into President Trump. Before Danchenko became the dossier’s primary sub-source, the FBI considered him a counterintelligence threat. Danchenko’s background includes interactions with Russian intelligence services and offers to procure and sell U.S. government secrets. “This extraordinary fact pattern requires additional information from the Justice Department and FBI relating to why Danchenko was placed on the payroll and paid by the taxpayer to assist in the federal government’s flawed investigation into President Trump,” the senators wrote. Since 2016, Sens. Johnson, Grassley and others have raised a number of concerns about Crossfire Hurricane given its reliance on unverified – and now debunked – allegations from dubious sources who were paid by the Hillary Clinton Campaign and Democratic National Committee. Johnson and Grassley are seeking all FBI and Justice Department records related to government payments to Danchenko, the counterintelligence concerns he posed and the FBI’s decision to rely on him. Read more about the letter in Fox News. The full text of the letter can be found here and below. September 21, 2022 The Honorable Merrick Garland Attorney General Department of Justice The Honorable Christopher Wray Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Dear Attorney General Garland and Director Wray: On September 2, 2022, Special Counsel John Durham filed a motion in limine with respect to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) case against Igor Danchenko, Christopher Steele’s primary sub-source, for lying to federal investigators.[1] In that motion, Special Counsel Durham… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/9/sen-johnson-demands-twitter-explain-covid-19-censorship-policies | Sen. Johnson Demands Twitter Explain COVID-19 Censorship Policies | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal demanding documents explaining the development and application of Twitter’s COVID-19 misinformation policies. On January 3, 2022, Sen. Johnson tweeted a chart containing data pulled from the government-run vaccine adverse events reporting system (VAERS). The chart examined and compared government data on the number of adverse events reports associated with COVID-19 vaccines, medications used to treat both COVID-19, and non-COVID-19 medications. Twitter labeled the chart “misleading” and blocked all replies, shares or likes for the tweet. At a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on September 14, 2022, a Twitter executive testified that Twitter’s “COVID misinformation policy only looked at information that was demonstrably and widely believed” to be false. When Sen Johnson asked the executive why Twitter censored his tweet containing government data, the Twitter executive was unable to answer the question. Read more about the letter in the Post Millennial. The full text of the letter can be found here and below. September 21, 2022 Mr. Parag Agrawal Chief Executive Officer Twitter, Inc. Dear Mr. Agrawal: On September 14, 2022, Jay Sullivan, General Manager of Bluebird at Twitter testified before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) about social media’s impact on homeland security. In the hearing, Mr. Sullivan testified that Twitter’s “COVID misinformation policy only looked at information that was demonstrably and widely believed” to be false. [1] I write to request information and material concerning the development and implementation of those policies. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) testified before a Senate Committee in November, 2021 that the United States has the “most robust vaccine safety system we have ever had in this country… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/9/sen-johnson-demands-youtube-explain-covid-19-censorship-policies | Sen. Johnson Demands YouTube Explain COVID-19 Censorship Policies | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | WI | Ron Johnson | J000293 | www.ronjohnson.senate.gov | ronjohnson | https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki demanding documents and communications explaining each instance of YouTube’s censorship of him and requesting information on the development of YouTube’s COVID-19 misinformation policies. At a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing on September 14, 2022, Sen. Johnson pressed big tech executives on censorship of him and proceedings of the Committee, the silencing of conservative voices, the influence of misinformation surrounding elections, internal political bias at social media companies and their role in removing “COVID-19 disinformation.” The executives would not answer his questions. “YouTube has displayed a troubling track record of censoring a sitting United States Senator, the proceedings of the United States Senate, journalists that interview me, and the display of data that is entirely generated from U.S. government health agencies,” the senator wrote. Sen. Johnson outlined a timeline of YouTube’s censorship of him: January 2021: YouTube removes two videos of a December 8, 2020 HSGAC hearing that focused on early treatments of COVID-19; June 2021: YouTube removes an interview of Sen Johnson at the Milwaukee Press Club newsmaker luncheon and suspends his account for seven days; October 7, 2021: YouTube censors another HSGAC hearing, which focused on irregularities with the 2020 presidential election; October 22, 2021: YouTube censors and suspends a Wisconsin journalist for interviewing Sen. Johnson; November 12, 2021: YouTube suspends Sen. Johnson for a second time. Read more about the letter in Fox News. The full text of the letter can be found here and below. September 21, 2022 Ms. Susan Wojcicki Chief Executive Officer YouTube Dear Ms. Wojcicki: On September 14, 2022, Neal Mohan, YouTube’s Chief Product Officer testified before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
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