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| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wfrv-baldwin-gets-the-job-done-for-wisconsin-farmers-in-federal-funding-bill | WFRV: Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Farmers in Federal Funding Bill | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wisn-baldwin-helps-secure-federal-funding-to-conduct-gun-violence-research | WISN: Baldwin Helps Secure Federal Funding to Conduct Gun Violence Research | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-secures-wins-for-wisconsin-in-bipartisan-defense-spending-legislation | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Wins for Wisconsin in Bipartisan Defense Spending Legislation | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Wins for Wisconsin in Bipartisan Defense Spending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a number of critical investments for Wisconsin in the final defense spending legislation that passed Congress this week and will be signed into law by the President today. I worked to make sure the final bipartisan defense spending bill includes a number of funding provisions that support our veterans and our economy in Wisconsin, said Senator Baldwin. I'm pleased the President will sign this bipartisan legislation and ensure we are continuing to invest in Wisconsin veterans, workers, manufacturers and our Made in Wisconsin economy. Funding for Opioid Drug Abuse Prevention for Veterans Senator Baldwin was able to secure $56 million in opioid treatment and prevention funding to support service members at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This funding will support the continued opioid safety initiatives and reforms outlined in Senator Baldwin'sJason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act,which was signed into law in 2016. At Baldwin's request, the legislation also directs the VA to report to Congress detailing the actions to address each finding and recommendation included in GAO's May 2018 report on progress made towards improving opioid safety. Great Lakes Ice Breaker The legislation adds $4 million in construction and personnel funding to hire the necessary staff for a new program office charged with building a second Great Lakes Icebreaker. The office is required to be set up within 6 months. An additional Great Lakes Ice Breaker will help ensure that vessels can effectively cross the Great Lakes without delay. Vessel delays caused by the 2018-2019 ice season resulted in the loss of 5,421 jobs that are dependent upon the U.S. fleet's ability to deliver cargo throughout the Great Lakes Region. Businesses that depend upon the region's maritime industry lost over $1 billion in reve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/funding-to-conduct-gun-violence-research | Baldwin Helps Secure Federal Funding to Conduct Gun Violence Research For First Time in More Than 20 Years | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Baldwin Helps Secure Federal Funding to Conduct Gun Violence Research For First Time in More Than 20 Years As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin has long supported funding for gun violence prevention research WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped secure $25 million in the Fiscal Year 2020 government funding agreement for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study gun violence prevention. This is the first time in more than 20 years that Congress has appropriated federal funding for gun violence research. In last year's funding bill, Congress adopted language clarifying that a longstanding measure that bars the use of federal dollars to advocate or promote gun control, known as the Dickey Amendment, does not prevent those funds from supporting research into the causes of gun violence. I believe that Congress has a moral responsibility to confront gun violence like the public health crisis it is, said Senator Baldwin. I'm proud to say Congress finally took action today and is providing $25 million to study the effects of gun violence on our communities, and how to prevent it so we can save lives. Research funding provides us with opportunities to reduce gun violence in the United States. The academic scientific community is excited to learn about the modest allocation of research funding that has been approved for NIH and CDC. As with other complex diseases, we can learn more about the causes and optimal treatments for patients who are injured with a bullet, said Stephen Hargarten, MD, MPH, Professor of the Department of Emergency Medicine, Associate Dean for the Global Health Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Director of the Comprehensive Injury Center. Gun violence is a significant and pervasive public health burden, and many of us … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kind-votes-house-passes-usmca | Rep. Kind Votes, House Passes USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DCToday, Rep. Ron Kind and the House of Representatives voted to pass the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). The agreement passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in a largely bipartisan manner. For months, my colleagues and I worked to get a trade deal that ensures a level playing field for Wisconsin farmers, workers, and families, keeps jobs in the United States, and makes this deal enforceable. I'm proud of the work we've done. This deal is a great example of what can be accomplished when people work across the aisle to get things done and should serve as the template for all future trade agreement negotiations. USMCA is a renewed commitment between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and I look forward to working with our trade allies to continue advancing a North American economy that creates good-paying jobs and is in line with our values, said Rep. Ron Kind. I now encourage Senate Majority Leader McConnell to not let this be yet another bipartisan bill to die in the Senate. Let's move this deal across the finish line so Wisconsin dairy farmers can finally get access to these new markets. With Mexico being one of our biggest export markets, we are thrilled to see USMCA move a huge step closer to being implemented, said Cindy Brown, President ofChippewa Valley Bean Co., Inc. Specifically, we appreciate Rep. Kind's tireless efforts to obtain robust enforcement language, this gives growers certainty that they will not encounter non-tariff barriers." Pork producers are happy to see USMCA move across the finish line. Canada and Mexico import 40% of US pork exports. This agreement gives pork producers in Wisconsin the continued certainty that they need to export into these vital markets. We thank Ron Kind for his hard work to ensure that we retained zero-duty access into both markets, said Howard (AV) Roth, President-Elect of National Pork Producers, from Wauzeka, WI. Thanks to the work of the Teamsters, House Democrats, and our labor allies, we finally have a trade deal that protects worker… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-pocan-votes-no-on-usmca | Congressman Pocan Votes ‘No’ on USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Mark Pocan | P000607 | pocan.house.gov | pocan | https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement following the House of Representatives vote on the implementing bill for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. "Today, I voted against the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Though this new deal is a definitive improvement from NAFTA, I cannot be confident that this trade deal would correct its core flaws that led to the outsourcing of hundreds of thousands of American jobs, as well as serious environmental concerns. "This was not an easy vote. The original USMCA proposed by President Trump was an unacceptable handout to pharmaceutical companies as well as failing to protect workers or our planet. Democrats, unions, and progressive advocates stood up to the President, and made this new deal better—including improving labor standards, removing the big, sloppy kiss to Big Pharma and strengthening enforcement mechanisms. "Unfortunately, I cannot be confident that this trade deal would heal the wounds inflicted by NAFTA including, rampant outsourcing of American jobs, the closing of factories and manufacturing facilities across the country, and decades of harm to working and middle-class communities. The deal also fails to take a once in a generation opportunity for North America to take bold, collective action to address the climate crisis that threatens the future of our entire planet. "Assuredly, this trade deal will provide some certainty to Wisconsin farmers and dairy producers, struggling in our current economy. However, this is not a wholesale solution to the issues of dairy or other segments of agriculture in the Midwest. I call on the administration to cease their chaotic tactics and trade war by tweet that have put family farmers in harms way and contributed to the closing of over 1900 dairy farms since the start of Donald Trump's presidency. "Our goal should be a trade deal that is a model for future deals—not merely a marginal improvement to existing law, with questions about its ultimate effectiveness." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-a-vote-that-sets-the-precedent-for-all-future-presidents | Pocan: ‘A Vote That Sets the Precedent for All Future Presidents’ | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Mark Pocan | P000607 | pocan.house.gov | pocan | https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following video after the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump. See the full text of his video below. On January 3rd, 2013, I was sworn into Congress. On that day, I swore an oath—an oath to support and defend the Constitution against all its enemies. Unfortunately, President Trump has made it clear: he doesn't support our Constitution. In July of 2019, President Trump blocked $400 million in Congressionally-approved aid that Ukraine desperately needed to defend itself against Russia. But he needed Ukraine to do him a favor first though. President Trump asked that the President of Ukraine launch an investigation into his political rival, Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, military aid and a meeting with the president would only come after. But this is not about a single call or a single transcript. This is about a perfect storm—months of activity directly ordered by the President to his senior Cabinet and political appointees. Months of activity led by this President to pressure the Ukrainian government to conduct investigations into his political rivals. There is no question about it—this was a clear and orchestrated plan laid out by this President, inviting a foreign power to interfere in our democracy. President Trump betrayed his oath of office. He abused the power of his office—the highest office in the land—for personal and political gain. Since then, he has refused to cooperate with a co-equal branch of the federal government—the United States Congress—by refusing to provide any documents or allowing any government witnesses to testify. This obstruction of Congress coupled with his shameless abuse of power make up the articles of impeachment the House of Representatives passed today. Our vote to impeach the president should not have been a partisan vote. It was a vote for our Constitution and a vote for the future of our country. It was a vote that sets the precedent for all future presidents—Democrat or Republican. In his long life… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/kbjr-senator-tammy-baldwin-secures-increase-in-funding-for-great-lakes-restoration-initiative | KBJR: Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Increase in Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-gets-job-done-for-farmers | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Farmers in Government Funding Legislation | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Farmers in Government Funding Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced two major successes for Wisconsin farmers and agriculture workers in the government funding agreement for Fiscal Year 2020. Baldwin worked to secure $20 million for her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, as well as $10 million to provide our nation's farmers and agricultural workers with more mental health resources. Both of these investments for Wisconsin farmers are included in the government funding agreement that will be voted on in Congress this week. Senator Baldwin's FARMERS FIRST Act, introduced with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), was included in the 2018 Farm Bill, which passed the Senate last year. This year, Senator Baldwin worked to make sure her reform is fully funded at $10 million for Fiscal Year 2020, an increase of $8 million from Fiscal Year 2019. Baldwin's reform provides competitive grant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to state departments of agriculture, state extension services, non-profits and tribes to establish helplines and websites, provide suicide prevention training for farm advocates, create support groups and reestablish the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). I worked across party lines to include theFARMERS FIRST Actin the Farm Bill and now I've worked across the aisle to fully fund it because we need to help our farmers when they are dealing with stressful times. Our Wisconsin farmers are facing many difficult challenges and we all need to work together to provide them the support they need, including more funding for local mental health resources,said Senator Baldwin. Senator Baldwin also successfully secured full funding of $20 million for her Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, which helps dairy businesses looking to get their start, grow their business, modernize their dairy plants and reach new markets. Baldwin's Dairy Business Innovation Act was included … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-votes-articles-impeachment | Rep. Ron Kind Votes for Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DCRep. Ron Kind released the following statement after voting for the articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump: Until now, I have reserved judgment, waiting for all the facts to come out. I've reviewed the evidence and followed the hearings. It's clear the President's actions were a flagrant abuse of constitutional power; it was unlawful, and it jeopardized our national security. The President had every opportunity to present contrary evidence but didn't. Instead, he chose to obstruct the inquiry, preventing top officials from testifying and withholding relevant information. My vote today was not about the President himselfmore importantly, it was about defending the rule of law, our Constitution, and what signal we send future presidents of what is acceptable behavior. Asking another country to meddle in our election and withholding vital security assistance from an ally is what our founders feared and why they placed impeachment in our Constitution. If any presidentDemocrat or Republicanhad committed these offenses, I would have reached the same conclusion. I took an oath of office, not to any political party or person, but to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States--and it's an oath I take seriously. It's why I've supported impeachment inquiries into both Presidents Clinton and Trumpthe only member of Congress to do so. Because Congress is the only institution in our democracy that can hold a president accountable. The decision of whether or not the President should be removed from office now rests with the Senate. In the meantime, I will continue to work across party lines, tackling issues of importance like lowering health care and prescription drug costs, ending trade wars, and combating the student loan debt crisis. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-calls-on-purdue-pharma-to-cancel-bonus-for-ceo | Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Purdue Pharma to Cancel $1.3 Million Bonus for CEO | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Purdue Pharma to Cancel $1.3 Million Bonus for CEO By maintaining the aggressive incentive plan for Mr. Landau, the Board is showing that it does not recognize the role the incentive program played in accelerating the opioid crisis into a national tragedy. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin led 10 of her Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Purdue Pharma's Board of Directors, calling on them to cancel the reported $1.3 million bonus they are planning to give to Purdue Pharma CEO Craig Landau. Attorneys General from 24 states, including Wisconsin, have argued that Landau should not collect a bonus, and on Thursday, a bankruptcy judge is expected to issue a decision on whether the CEO can collect it. From the letter, the Senators write, We write to you today with concerns about the $1.3 million incentive bonus payment you have proposed to make to Purdue chief executive officer Craig Landau while your company is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Mr. Landau is a named defendant in multiple lawsuits, which allege he personally designed Purdue's intentionally deceptive opioid marketing campaign. Further, the payment is based on aggressive performance incentives similar to those used to encourage opioid sales. As such, we ask that you cancel the incentive payment to Mr. Landau and reevaluate your incentive payment plan to ensure your company puts patient safety ahead of profits. Purdue's opioid marketing campaign accelerated an opioid epidemic that has claimed an estimated 400,000 lives. The campaign generated $35 billion in revenue for Purdue and likely significant incentive bonus compensation for Mr. Landau for achieving ambitious opioid sales targets. The Senators are concerned that Purdue is using profits from selling more prescription opioids to reward high-level employees with massive bonuses, rather than helping states ravished by the opioid crisis that the compan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-secures-funding-increase-for-great-lakes | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Increase in Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Increase in Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, successfully secured $320 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for Fiscal Year 2020, an increase of $20 million from FY19. The increased investment in GLRI is included in the government funding agreement that will be voted on in Congress this week. Investments in the Great Lakes are an investment in the future of Wisconsin's economy. I am proud to have worked in a bipartisan way to increase funding for our Great Lakes, said Senator Baldwin. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has earned bipartisan support and is critical for the health of our region, our communities, and our clean water resources. It helps us clean up polluted sites, restore water quality and combat invasive species. Preserving the Great Lakes is not just an environmental goal - it is an economic necessity for Wisconsin. Since its inception, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has tripled the successful cleanup and delisting of Areas of Concern, reduced phosphorus runoff and the threat of harmful algal blooms, controlled and stopped the advancement of invasive species, and restored wildlife habitat over thousands of miles of rivers and waterways. Since 2010, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has provided more than $2.5 billion to fund 4,706 projects throughout the Great Lakes region. Senator Baldwin has long been a champion of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. In July, Senator Baldwin, a member of the bipartisan Senate Great Lakes Task Force, introduced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019 to reauthorize and expand funding for the Great Lakes. Print Email Tweet Previous Press Release | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-working-for-wisconsin-in-ndaa | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Working for Wisconsin in National Defense Authorization | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Working for Wisconsin in National Defense Authorization Baldwin's legislation to strengthen Buy America requirements, support American workers and manufacturers included in NDAA WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for the final version of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 that includes a number of measures that deliver results for Wisconsin. The final version of this defense funding bill now heads to the President's desk for his signature. I voted in favor of this bipartisan defense authorization legislation because it makes important investments to strengthen our national security and support our service members and their families,said Senator Baldwin.In particular, I am pleased the final bill includes a pay raise for our troops and gets rid of the widow's tax. It makes sure that federal Small Shipyard grants support American workers and businesses, and authorizes funding for a number of projects important to Wisconsin's military personnel and our Made in Wisconsin economy. Supporting Service Members and Military Families The bill includes a 3.1% pay raise for service members and eliminates the military widow's tax. Senator Baldwin is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Widow's Tax Elimination Act that was included in NDAA to repeal the law that prevents as many as 65,000 surviving military spouses nationwide from receiving full Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs survivor benefits. Strengthening Buy America Standards for Small Shipyard Grants Program Senator Baldwin's bipartisan legislation to strengthen Buy America requirements for federal Small Shipyard Grant funding was included in the final NDAA. The measure will support American businesses, manufacturers and workers. While Buy American requirements already apply to the Small Shipyard Grant Program, there is a loophole in the Maritime Administrati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4439 | Congresswoman Moore Supports Committee Passage of United States Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Supports Committee Passage of United States Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Today, the Ways and Means Committee voted to pass the USMCA. In response, Congresswoman Moore issue the following statement: I am proud to vote in support of the improved United States Mexico-Canada Agreement today. Throughout the negotiating process, I remained concerned that, unless we address the lack of basic labor rights in Mexico, American workers would continue to be at a competitive disadvantage. After the House Democrats secured major revisions to the agreement, I am hopeful that the rapid response labor enforcement mechanism created in this updated agreement can lead to greater equity in international trade. But to make it successful we need to work together. We need to work together to find common grounds with Mexico as they implement their labor reforms and build new labor courts. The labor attachs should be partners with Mexico. Together we can foster a renewed integration of our nations and nurture our mutually beneficial relationships. By ensuring workers throughout our region are protected by the strongest labor rights we can finally level the playing field. Unfortunately, this agreement fell short in addressing the climate crisis. Democrats have taken up climate change as a key issue. Not only does the USMCA not mention climate change once, but it also provides no binding restrictions on production of greenhouse gases in partner countries. Due to these lax restrictions, companies are able to outsource their production of greenhouse gases to other countries simply by purchasing carbon-intensive products from outside of the U.S.We should not be giving corporations a free loophole to pollute our neighboring countries, especially when that pollution will eventually come back in the long term to harm our communities. Notwithstanding the fact that additional improvements could be made to further modernize NAFTA, I believe the USMCA provides laudable modern fixes to a 25 year old agreement that reflect … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-s-statement-passage-omnibus-appropriations-act | Rep. Ron Kind’s Statement on the Passage of the Omnibus Appropriations Act | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted against the fiscally irresponsible government spending package, which includes a number of policies unrelated to funding the government, including significantly increased spending and around $500 billion in lost revenue for the Government. The 1,773-page bill was released less than 24 hours before the final vote and fails to responsibly address our national debt. Today's spending bill is yet another example of the unwillingness of Republicans and Democrats to make tough decisions surrounding our excessive spending and national debt, said Rep. Ron Kind. This package will skyrocket our national debtjeopardizing the future of Social Security and Medicare, failing to prepare for the 70 million Baby Boomers who are beginning their retirement, and saddling future generations with massive debt because Congress keeps passing bills that aren't paid for. Rep. Kind's interest in finding savings in government programs began as an intern for Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin. While interning, Rep. Kind was tasked with investigating wasteful government spending programs for Sen. Proxmire's Golden Fleece Awards. The spending package does include Rep. Kind's bipartisan Giveback Deficit Reduction Act, which will require that all unused Congressional office funds be returned at the end of every fiscal year to the U.S. Treasury, and be used for deficit or debt reduction. Rep. Kind has returned nearly $2 million to the Treasury over his tenure. Unfortunately, the $500 billion in unpaid for tax cuts, combined with the recent $2.3 trillion partisan tax bill, and the over half-trillion dollars in increased interest payments due to this reckless behavior will leave a legacy of debt that will reach far beyond our children and grandchildren. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/fox-6-senator-baldwin-working-to-support-affordable-housing-for-volunteer-firefighters | Fox 6: Senator Baldwin Working to Support Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/weau-baldwins-reform-to-create-three-digit-suicide-prevention-hotline-passes-commerce-committee | WEAU: Baldwin’s Reform to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline Passes Commerce Committee | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wkbt-senator-baldwin-leads-climate-crisis-committee-hearing-joined-by-la-crosse-mayor-tim-kabat | WKBT: Senator Baldwin Leads Climate Crisis Committee Hearing, Joined by La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/wisconsin-senators-provide-recommendations-to-white-house-for-district-court-vacancy | Wisconsin Senators Provide Recommendations to White House for District Court Vacancy | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.13.19 Wisconsin Senators Provide Recommendations to White House for District Court Vacancy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson announced on Friday their agreement to recommend to the White House four Wisconsinites for consideration to fill the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin created by the retirement of the late Judge Rudolph Randa. The candidates, Joseph Bugni, Samuel Hall, Jr., Brett Ludwig and Daniel Vaccaro, were recommended by a bipartisan federal nominating commission that the Wisconsin senators established in April 2013 to move federal nominations forward, including nominations to vacant federal judgeships in Wisconsin. The full text of the Wisconsin senators' letter of recommendation to the White House is here and below. December 13, 2019 The President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We are pleased to recommend the following individuals to fill the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin created by the retirement of Judge Rudolph Randa: Joseph Aragorn Bugni Samuel Craig Hall, Jr. Brett H. Ludwig Daniel Jay Vaccaro These candidates were recommended by our Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission that we established to screen applicants. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ron Johnson Tammy Baldwin United States Senator United States Senator Print Email Tweet Previous Press Release | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/senator-tammy-baldwin-continues-working-to-improve-palliative-care-and-hospice-workforce | Senator Tammy Baldwin Continues Working to Improve Palliative Care and Hospice Workforce | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/fair-drug-pricing-act-passes-house | U.S. House of Representatives Approves Senator Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform To Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.12.19 U.S. House of Representatives Approves Senator Baldwin's Bipartisan Reform To Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs The bipartisan FAIR Drug Pricing Act takes the first step to address skyrocketing prescription drug costs by requiring transparency from drug corporations WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's bipartisanFAIR Drug Pricing Actpassed the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan reform takes the first step in addressing skyrocketing prescription drug prices by requiring transparency for pharmaceutical corporations that plan to increase drug prices. Baldwin's legislation was included in H.R.3, The Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which passed the House by a vote of 230-192. For too long, I've heard story after story from Wisconsinites who are struggling to afford the life-saving medications they need. Drug corporations are making prescription drugs more expensive with no systematic transparency to taxpayers,said Senator Baldwin. Today is a major step forward for my bipartisan reform, and brings us one step closer to holding drug companies accountable for jacking up the prices on medications that Americans need. Now, I am calling on the Senate to take action so we can take on the rising costs of medicine people depend on, and bring relief to American families. In 2019, on average, drug prices have increased at 5 times the rate of inflation. AbbVie has increased the price of the top-selling anti-inflammatory drug, Humira, by almost 250 percent in the past five years to nearly $40,000. Pfizer regularly increases the price of its drugs often twice a year. In 2017, Pfizer raised drug prices twice by an average of 20 percent for more than 90 drugs. Meanwhile, American taxpayers continue to pay more each year because of the rising costs of drugs. Medicare spent nearly $130 billion on prescription drugs in 2016, and Medicare's portion of U.S. national drug spendin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4415 | Congresswoman Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs f t # e Washington, December 12, 2019 Congresswoman Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan 230 192 vote. In response to the House's passage of H.R. 3, Congresswoman Moore issued the following statement: I am thrilled to be tackling an issue that keeps too many Americans up at night: the soaring price of prescription drugs. Prescription drug prices are forcing Americans to make unfathomable choices that can jeopardize their health and their lives. No one should have to choose between paying for life-saving treatment and paying the bills. No one should have to consider rationing their medicine. Big Pharma has reaped profits off the backs of hard working Americans by imposing exorbitant price tags that they cannot justify. Today, we're standing up to Big Pharma to rein in their price-gouging. House Democrats have pledged to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Today, we are delivering on our promise so Americans can access the drugs they need at prices they can afford. Key Components Among other H.R. 3 will reform prescription drug pricing in our nation by giving Medicare the ability to negotiate lower drug prices in line with the prices charged in other countries and making those prices available to private insurance providers, placing an out-of-pocket cap on these costs for people with Medicare Part D. H.R. 3 reinvests the savings of nearly $500 billion from these reforms into medical and pharmaceutical research for new cures and treatments and historic new benefits for vision, for dental and hearing for Medicare beneficiaries. Esti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ron-kind-votes-pass-landmark-legislation-lower-cost-prescription | Rep. Ron Kind Votes to Pass Landmark Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs, Allow Medicare to Negotiate Prescription Drug Prices | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DCToday, Rep. Ron Kind voted for and the House passed H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, legislation that would lower prescription drug prices and level the playing field for American patients and taxpayers. The Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act: Gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with the drug companies and creates powerful new tools to force drug companies to the table to agree to real price reductions, while ensuring seniors never lose access to the prescriptions they need. Makes the lower drug prices negotiated by Medicare available to Americans with private insurance, not just Medicare beneficiaries. Limits the maximum price for any negotiated drug to be in line with the average price in countries like ours, where drug companies charge less for the same drugs. Creates a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, and reverses years of unfair price hikes above inflation across thousands of drugs in Medicare. Extends Medicare coverage for seniors to include dental, vision, and hearing. Included in this legislation is Rep. Kind's Better Transparency in Information for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2019, which will increase transparency by providing notice to seniors when less expensive Medicare prescription drug plans are available to them and was introduced earlier this year. Today's vote brings us one step closer to relieving the burden of prescription drug prices for thousands of Wisconsinites, and millions of Americans. I am proud to vote for a bill that will help level the playing field so folks can pay fair prices for the prescription drugs they need without sacrificing other necessities, said Rep. Ron Kind. It is now up to the Senate to pass this important legislation so that seniors can find a prescription drug plan they can afford. Drug companies are price-gouging older Americans and taxpayers who pay the highest drug costs in the world, said Lisa Lamkins AARP Wisconsin Associate S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/commitment-to-veteran-support-and-outreach-act | Baldwin, Sullivan, Tester, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.19 Baldwin, Sullivan, Tester, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand community-based outreach that will help veterans access services to improve their health and wellness and prevent suicides. The number of veteran suicides nationwide continues to rise, and approximately 14 of the 20 veterans who die by suicide each day are not receiving care from the Veterans Health Administration. County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) are often the first point of contact in the community for veterans and are on the frontlines in this battle against veteran suicides by helping enroll veterans into the VA Health Administration. The Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach (CVSO) Act will increase resources for CVSOs that will better connect more veterans to the services they need. In 2017 alone, more than 6,100 veterans died by suicide, an amount nearly equal to the number of servicemembers killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. The veteran suicide rate has stayed relatively constant for the past 10 years and we need to do something about it, said Senator Baldwin. County Veteran Service Officers are on the frontlines everyday working to combat this tragic crisis, and this bipartisan legislation will support their efforts to provide needed services and solutions for our veterans that will improve their health and well-being. Alaska is home to more than 75,000 veterans, yet less than half of them are currently enrolled in the VA system, said Senator Sullivan. That means thousands of veterans are not connected to the benefits and health care services that they have earned. Local partners and veteran service officers are crucial resources in states, like Alaska, to reaching these off-the-grid veterans. This bipartisan bill, along with the groundwork already being done at my request by the Veterans Benef… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/national-suicide-hotline-designation-act-passes-committee | Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline Passes Commerce Committee | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.19 Baldwin's Bipartisan Reform to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline Passes Commerce Committee National Suicide Hotline Designation Act designates 9-8-8 as a suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's bipartisan reform to designate a three-digit phone number for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline and ensure states have the flexibility to strengthen local crisis call centers. In America, we lose about 45,000 people every year to suicide, including more than 6,100 veterans, making it one of the leading causes of death in this country, said Senator Baldwin. We need to do everything we can to prevent suicide and that means improving the tools we have to help people who are suffering from depression or other mental health issues. I'm proud my bipartisan legislation is moving forward so we can make it as quick and easy as possible for Americans in crisis to get the help and support they need through the National Suicide Hotline. The current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis line are 10-digits, which is a barrier to Americans in crisis seeking support. TheNational Suicide Hotline Designation Actdirects the FCC to designate 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and allows veterans to press 1 after dialing 9-8-8 to be routed automatically to the Veterans Crisis Line for veteran-specific mental health support. Death by suicide is a severe problem in the veteran community with about 17 veterans committing suicide every day, on average. In 2017, in Wisconsin for example, one out of every five people who died by suicide was a veteran. The bipartisan legislation also recognizes that LGBTQ youth are also uniquely at risk of suicide and requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAM… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4414 | Congresswoman Moore Introduces the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Introduces the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced H.R. 5392 the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act, which would extend the solvency of Social Security and make key reforms to improve the program benefits so that Social Security works better for vulnerable Americans. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: I lived in poverty and I am so grateful for the government assistance programs that provided me with the opportunity to improve my financial situation and make a better life for me and my family. I came to Congress and fought hard to join the esteemed Ways and Means Committee so that I could advance policies that promote basic economic fairness. That's why I am excited to sponsor legislation that would preserve and enhance the Social Security program. Social Security is the North Star of public policy. Social Security benefits act as the foundation of workers retirement security, and too often as the sole source of income for retirees. But Social Security is not just a retirement program; it is the most successful antipoverty program in our nation`s history. Without Social Security, around 22 million more Americans would live below the poverty line. Yet, the system's integrity is at risk. Social Security is fully funded until 2035 but faces a financing shortfall after that. Any solution that involve cuts to benefits is unacceptable to me. Additionally, any reform of this critical program should include benefit improvements that help women, people of color, and low-income people. I'm looking out for the elderly and women (because they generally live longer than men) who are more likely to outlive their benefits. I am speaking up for people of color who have suffered as a result of institutional inequities. I am advocating for children of retired, disabled or deceased workers who are full-time students enrolled in college or vocational schools. Reinstating the student benefit recognizes that child… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/climate-hearing-on-extreme-weather-from-climate-change | Senator Baldwin Leads Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on Building Community Resilience in the Face of Extreme Weather from Climate Change | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.10.19 Senator Baldwin Leads Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on Building Community Resilience in the Face of Extreme Weather from Climate Change Senate Democrats heard from experts, local officials on need to take action now to help communities rebuild after severe weather WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a hearing of the Senate Democrats' Special Committee on the Climate Crisis entitled, Better, Stronger, Smarter: Building Community Resilience in a Future of Extremes. The special committee heard from local officials and national experts on how we can take action now to help communities rebuild after severe weather to be more resilient and better withstand future disasters. Many communities in Wisconsin are focused on building back stronger and more resilient because they know and live the reality of a changing climate every day, and they know the enormous local costs to taxpayers, said Senator Baldwin during the hearing. Climate change is certainly a big, global problem. But it is also, just as importantly, a local reality. We need to partner with our communities, counties and states to do more. Natural disasters associated with climate change are already increasing costs for local governments, particularly for rebuilding infrastructure. Repeated rebuilding is not financially sustainable, so designing and building infrastructure to withstand the next storm is essential as severe weather becomes more frequent and more intense. Communities must have resources and guidance to make proactive investments in their resilience and rebuild more effectively. Among the experts and local officials who provided testimony to the Senate Democrats' Special Committee on the Climate Crisis, Mayor Tim Kabat of La Crosse, Wisconsin spoke to the costs associated with having to rebuild again and again after severe storms. La Crosse is like other river communities as we have learned to l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4411 | Congresswoman Moore on Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore on Articles of Impeachment f t # e Washington, December 10, 2019 Congresswoman Moore on Articles of Impeachment Today, the House Judiciary Committee unveiled two articles of impeachment that charge Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: Every President takes a sacred oath to protect the country and the interests of the American people. As a Member of Congress, I took a similar oathto support and defend the Constitution.When Trump solicited a foreign government to investigate a political rival for personal and political gain, he violated his oath. The Founding Fathers included mechanisms for presidents who abuse their power.Impeachment is that mechanism. I do not take these actions lightly, but President Trump has left Congress no choice but to move forward with articles of impeachment to uphold the Constitution and protect our democracy. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4412 | Congresswoman Moores Amendments in the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act Pass the House | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore's Amendments in the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act Pass the House Today, Congresswoman Moore voted for the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, which includes ten bills to ensure that coastal communities are properly prepared to address the climate crisis. The package, as passed, includes two amendments offered by Congresswoman Moore to guarantee low-income and tribal communities are involved in climate change planning. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: I am proud to support the Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, which ensure coastal communities have the resources to properly respond to the effects of climate change. The underlying bill includes the Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act which I strongly support that would expand the Coastal Zone Management Act to allow tribal governments to also implement coastal and shoreline measures that support public safety, public access, and cultural and historic preservation. In that spirit, I proposed amendments to ensure that coastal tribal and low-income communities are not left out of critical planning for the future in other programs created in the bill. For too long, low-income communities have lacked the political and economic power to protect their communities from environmental and health hazards, even though they are particularly vulnerable and disproportionately affected. Similarly, our Native brothers and sisters are seeing climate change threaten their water and food sources. These are communities that have contributed to the least amount of greenhouse emissions, but are seeing climate change harm their way of life. Environmental injustice has weakened their voices, but this amendment strengthens their voices by requiring two programs in the bill (the Living Shoreline Grant Program and the Climate Change Adaption Preparedness and Response Program) to consult with these communities in developing plans that will guide funding decisions. We need to engage everyone to tack… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4413 | Congresswoman Moore Statement on USMCA Trade Agreement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Statement on USMCA Trade Agreement Washington, DC Congresswoman Moore released the following statement today on the announcement of a USMCA trade agreement: Today, Speaker Pelosi, Ways and Means Chairman Neal and the USMCA working group announced that they had reached agreement on a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico that modernizes NAFTA. I look forward to seeing the final text of the trade agreement. House Democrats fought hard to improve the agreement the Trump Administration negotiated last year to promote a level the playing field for workers while securing strong environmental and labor protections. We need to deliver the promises of open international trade, policies that will drive a better future for all Mexicans, Canadians and Americans, policies that fuel economic growth and raise living standards across our hemisphere. American workers continue to feel pressure from the loss of so many good-paying jobs as a result of globalization and I believe Congress needs to promote greater equity in international trade and fair-trade policies. Mexico and Canada are the top export markets for Wisconsin and with exports valued at more than $10 billion. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kind-statement-uscma-agreement-update | Rep. Kind Statement on USCMA Agreement Update | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DCToday, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi announced that a deal has been reached with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer: I'm glad that Congress and this Administration have reached an agreement on the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). For months, my colleagues and I have worked and advocated for a trade deal that will ensure a level playing field for Wisconsin workers and farmers, keep jobs in the United States, and make this deal enforceable. Without enforceability, the gains achieved for workers and families would not exist and Wisconsin farmers would not have been guaranteed access to the Canadian dairy market. The work that has been done around this deal is a great example of what can be accomplished when people work across the aisle to get things done. The bipartisan efforts, changes to labor standards, increases in enforceability measures, and the solidifying of agricultural access should all serve as a baseline for how future trade agreements will be drafted. Raising standards in trade agreements to level the playing field for workers, farmers, and businesses is vital so we are not trying to compete in a race to the bottom that will jeopardize jobs in America. Trade relationships are never finishedespecially with our closest neighbors and alliesand I look to this as a renewed commitment between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will continue to work on these vital matters to advance a North American economy that creates good-paying jobs and is in line with our values. I look forward to closely reviewing the revised textand as long as the new version of USMCA meets the standards we've fought forI look forward to working with my colleagues to getting this agreement across the finish line. Rep. Ron Kind worked tirelessly for years to push for the following to be included in the new USMCA trade agreement: Eliminated Canada's class 7 dairy program, creating guaranteed access to the Canadian dairy market for Wisconsin farmers. I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/statement-on-national-guard-bureau-report-on-wisconsin-national-guard | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on National Guard Bureau Report on Wisconsin National Guard | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.09.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on National Guard Bureau Report on Wisconsin National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement todayon the National Guard Bureau's Office of Complex Investigations (OCI) assessment of the Wisconsin National Guard's sexual assault protocols, reporting mechanisms, investigations and accountability measures: I have a tremendous amount of respect for the service and sacrifice of our Wisconsin National Guard service members and I have worked for over a year to do right by courageous whistleblowers and brave survivors of sexual assault who came forward and contacted my office. I want to thank Governor Evers for joining me in calling for the National Guard Bureau's Office of Complex Investigations to conduct this independent and comprehensive assessment of the Wisconsin National Guard's handling of sexual assault and harassment. Our Wisconsin National Guard service members deserve leadership of unmatched integrity and a work environment free of sexual assault, harassment and the fear of retaliation. This National Guard Bureau report makes clear they have received neither. The failure of leadership, wrongdoing, and lack of accountability that has been uncovered demands change at the Wisconsin National Guard, including new leadership and implementing all of the report's recommendations on how best to prevent sexual assault and harassment, and confront it with accountability when it occurs. Now that the first steps of change are being taken, I support Governor Evers' executive order to work towards true justice for the survivors of sexual assault and accountability for those that committed crimes against them. Print Email Tweet Previous Press Release | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/us-senator-tammy-baldwin-delivers-weekly-democratic-address | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Delivers Weekly Democratic Address | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/waow-baldwin-pushing-legislation-to-stop-veterans-from-being-punished-for-va-miscalculations | WAOW: Baldwin Pushing Legislation to Stop Veterans from Being Punished for VA Miscalculations | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wjfw-baldwin-introduces-reform-to-provide-affordable-housing-for-volunteer-firefighters | WJFW: Baldwin Introduces Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wkbt-baldwin-working-to-provide-affordable-housing-for-volunteer-firefighters | WKBT: Baldwin Working to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wkow-house-approves-baldwins-reform-to-protect-health-care-workers-from-workplace-violence | WKOW: House Approves Baldwin’s Reform to Protect Health Care Workers from Workplace Violence | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wsaw-senator-baldwin-working-to-prevent-overmedication-among-veterans | WSAW: Senator Baldwin Working to Prevent Overmedication Among Veterans | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-delivers-dem-address | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Delivers Weekly Democratic Address | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.06.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Delivers Weekly Democratic Address In May, the ENROLL Act passed the House of Representatives, said Senator Baldwin. But since then, it's been sitting in Majority Leader McConnell's legislative graveyard because Senate Republicans have refused to give it a vote, pass it and get it done. They've made it clear they support Trump's efforts to make it harder for people to sign up for quality, affordable coverage. WASHINGTON, D.C. As the open enrollment deadline for health insurance quickly approaches on December 15, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) delivers this week's Weekly Democratic Address. In the address, Senator Baldwin outlines how Congressional Democrats are fighting to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans while Congressional Republicans and President Trump are sabotaging our health care system by backing a lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act and expanding junk insurance plans that don't have to cover people with pre-existing conditions. Senator Baldwin highlights that she is focused on passing the ENROLL Act to help more people find comprehensive health care plans that meet their needs at a price they can afford. Sadly, this is yet another bill sitting in Majority Leader McConnell's legislative graveyard. Senator Baldwin closes by arguing that we cannot let the GOP health care sabotage continue, calling on Americans to continue signing up for quality, affordable health care coverage before open enrollment ends and pushing Leader McConnell to pass the ENROLL Act. The Weekly Democratic Address is available in bothAUDIO AND VIDEO FORMAT. You may download the audio of the addressHERE and the video of the addressHERE. Senator Baldwin's remarks as delivered follow: Hi, I'm Tammy Baldwin and I have the honor of working for Wisconsin in the United States Senate. When it comes to health care, the difference between Democrats and Republicans today couldn't be more clear. Congressional Republicans and President Trump tried to pass… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4410 | Congresswoman Moore Supports Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Improve Housing Conditions in Indian Country | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Supports Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Improve Housing Conditions in Indian Country WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) joined Reps. Denny Heck (D-WA), Scott Tipton (R-CO), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Tom Cole (R-OK), Ben Ray Lujn (D-NM), Don Young (R-AK) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), in introducing a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) through 2024. NAHASDA provides federal funding and assistance to tribes to ensure that their members can access safe, affordable housing. I am pleased to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation that respects Tribal sovereignty and meets our trust obligation to Native Americans by providing funding for low-income housing," said Moore. "Native people experience some of the highest levels of poverty and, too often, this means that they experience some of the most severe shortages of quality housing. NAHASDA is a proven poverty alleviating program that uplifts Native tribes. I look forward to working with my bipartisan allies in Congress to pass this legislation. The data is disturbingly clear: Indian Country is facing a severe housing crisis, said Heck. NAHASDA is one of the best tools Congress wields to respond to this crisis, yet, NAHASDA programs have stood expired for years. If Congress wants to get serious about fulfilling its federal trust responsibility when it comes to housing, we must dust off our #1 policy toolNAHASDAand pass a bill to reauthorize these critical programs. "NAHASDA plays an important role in providing Native American tribes with affordable housing options," said Tipton. "With the block grants and loan opportunities available to them in this reauthorization, tribal communities can continue to make strides to create good and affordable housing a reality on their own terms." "Housing is a necessity for families to grow and thrive, but the federal government continues to fail to uphold the trust responsibility to Native Nations creating severe housing sho… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-kind-and-schweikert-lead-bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-united | Reps. Kind and Schweikert Lead Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States’ Commitment to the World Trade Organization | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), along with a bipartisan group of members from the House Committee on Ways and Means introduced a House resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and get the Appellate Body in working order. Specifically, the resolution reaffirms the United States commitment as a member of the WTO and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms that will: Improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement Address longstanding concerns with the WTO's Appellate Body Increase transparency at the WTO Ensure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances Update the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century The WTO is the institute that enforces the world's rules-based trading system, without it we would be in a race to the bottom. However, it's clear there are appellate body issues that need to be addressed and rules that need to be modernized for the 21st century. These changes are going to be written with or without our country's involvementit's up to us to decide who is holding the pen, said Rep. Ron Kind. This resolution demonstrates that the House of Representatives supports the WTO as an institution and instructs the Administration to work with our allies to give the body the reforms it needs so desperately. I am proud to be joined by so many of my Ways and Means colleagues to push this forward. For decades, the United States, through the World Trade Organization (WTO), has helped shape the rules for global commerce and knocked down trade barriers, allowing American businesses and its workers to grow and prosper. I support USTR's efforts to work with our friends to make the WTO more efficient and more transparent, and I recognize and appreciate the WTO i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-votes-to-affirm-two-state-solution-for-palestine-and-israel | Pocan Votes to Affirm Two-State Solution for Palestine and Israel, Opposition to Settlement Expansion | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Mark Pocan | P000607 | pocan.house.gov | pocan | https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), today released the following statement after the passage of H.Res.326, Affirming Support for a Two-State Solution and opposition to settlement expansion in the West Bank. "Today's vote is a clear and necessary message to Palestinians and Israelis that Congress supports a two-state solution for peace in the region—including opposing the illegal expansion of settlements in the West Bank. Also, this is the first time we have necessarily expressed that a viable two-state solution must include explicit support for humanitarian aid for Palestinians. Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent pledge to annex the West Bank eliminates any possibility of a future Palestinian state and the reality of long-lasting peace in the region. Moving forward, if Israel continues with this expansion, Congressional assistance could change." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-reform-to-provide-affordable-housing-for-volunteer-first-responders | Baldwin, Rounds, Tester, Capito and Roberts Introduce Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.05.19 Baldwin, Rounds, Tester, Capito and Roberts Introduce Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Jon Tester (D-MT), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) today introduced bipartisan legislation to provide affordable housing opportunities for volunteer firefighters and first responders in order to help recruit and retain more volunteers, particularly in rural and under-served communities. According to the National Fire Protection Association's 2017 U.S. Fire Department Profile, 65 percent of firefighters nationwide are volunteers, and fire departments rely on these volunteers to help respond to a wide array of local emergencies. Recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters is critical for thousands of communities, yet local volunteer fire departments, especially those serving small and rural communities, find it difficult to meet staffing needs and attract younger volunteers. The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act would expand eligibility for qualified volunteer first responders to participate in certain federal housing assistance programs and provide a greater incentive for more volunteers to stay and continue to serve their communities. Fire departments in Wisconsin and throughout the nation rely heavily on volunteer firefighters and EMS first responders. We need to make sure that those who volunteer their time to serve have affordable housing in their community, said Senator Baldwin. For someone who wants to be a volunteer firefighter, or for someone who is currently is, this bipartisan legislation would make owning a home more affordable and help with volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention. Expanding the eligibility for qualified volunteer emergency responders to participate in federal housing assistance programs has a number of benefits, said Senator Rounds. It encourages volunteering, provides agencies with a recruitment and retention tool, m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/veterans-overmedication-and-suicide-prevention-act-2019 | U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Dan Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Overmedication Among Veterans | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.05.19 U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Dan Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Overmedication Among Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, introduced theVeterans Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation that would direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct an independent expert study on the deaths of all veterans being treated at the VA who died by suicide or from a drug overdose in the last five years. I have worked across party lines to hold the VA accountable because too often our veterans have been prescribed drugs as a first resort before exploring other safer ways of getting the care they need. I'm proud to continue that work by leading this bipartisan effort with Senator Sullivan to confront the overmedication of veterans and prevent suicide deaths,said Senator Baldwin. Our veterans and their families deserve solutions to the challenges they face and this bipartisan legislation can help improve and save the lives of those that have served and sacrificed for our country. Throughout my service as an officer in the Marine Corps Reserve, I witnessed the struggles our servicemen and women experience in their search for proper care,said Senator Sullivan.It is our collective obligation as members of Congress and as American citizens to better understand the factors that contribute to veteran suicide, bolster preventative measures, and prevent these tragedies from occurring. Making sure that the VA has a holistic understanding of the information needed to stem veteran suicide is a critical step in this effort, and one that this bill makes great strides in addressing. This review would ensure that the VA has accurate information about the relationship between veteran suicides and prescription medication. Additionally, this legislation would direct the VA to perform a more comprehensive review of its behavioral health workforce wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4409 | Congresswoman Moore Supports Decision to Move Forward with Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Supports Decision to Move Forward with Articles of Impeachment f t # e Washington, December 5, 2019 Congresswoman Moore Supports Decision to Move Forward with Articles of Impeachment The public hearings into the impeachment inquiry have allowed Americans to hear from courageous public servants and career-long diplomats. Each of these selfless Americans reaffirmed that what Trump did was plain wrong and refutes the shifting justifications that the White House and its allies have offered regarding him asking Ukraine's president to do me a favor. Additionally, throughout each of the hearings, the facts have not changed. Trump engaged in an unprecedented abuse of power for personal political gain, at the expense of our national security and the integrity of our elections. The House is moving forward with articles of impeachment because these heinous actions threaten our democracy. No one is above the law, not even the President. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4408 | Congresswoman Moore Votes in Support of Legislation to Help End Robocalls | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Votes in Support of Legislation to Help End Robocalls f t # e Washington, December 4, 2019 Congresswoman Moore Votes in Support of Legislation to Help End Robocalls Today, the House passed the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED Act), to strengthen federal efforts to stop the stream of robocalls thataffect every community across the country.This bill will help give the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and DOJ additional tools to combat robocalls. Robocalls are a nuisance and can sap precious time. These calls can also scam Americans into giving away their personal information and money. We have also seen these calls bombard hospitals, diverting critical attention and resources. Today, Congress took steps to prevent Americans from being bombarded with robocalls and potentially defrauded by passing the TRACED Act. With nearly half of all cell phone calls being robocalls, I am grateful that Congress came together on a bipartisan basis to act. I am proud to support this legislation and will continue working to protect consumers. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kind-demands-usda-secretary-perdue-provide-plan-support-family-farms | Rep. Kind Demands USDA Secretary Perdue Provide Plan to Support Family Farms as China Talks Fall Flat | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter to Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue demanding a plan to provide certainty and support for family farms, who areas Secretary Perdue likes to saycasualties of this trade war. This letter comes as a deadline for new tariffs on consumer goods is set to take effect on December 15th and following comments from President Trump suggesting that he may wait until after the 2020 election to end the trade war with China. Wisconsin loses an average of two farms a day and is leading the nation in the number of family farm bankruptcies for the second year in a row. As farmers are facing these headwinds, they are finding export markets increasingly closed off. In the first four months of 2019 alone, Wisconsin agriculture exports dropped nearly five percent compared to 2018, and agriculture exports to China fell drastically by 31%. Since the Administration's trade war began in March of 2018, Wisconsin taxpayers have paid $ 743 million in additional tariffs. For over a year now, farmers in Wisconsin and across the country have been forced to bear the brunt of this reckless and erratic trade war, and just when there seemed to be a light at the end of this very long tunnel, the rug is pulled out from under them, said. Rep. Ron Kind. This Administration promised that relief was coming, but it hasn't happened, leaving our farmers waiting with no end in sight. If this Administration is going to keep our farmers closed off from important export markets, then Secretary Perdue and his colleagues must come up with a plan to support them during these uncertain times. This summer, Rep. Kind wrote to Secretary Perdue demanding more information on large purchases of agricultural products the President claimed China would be making. More than 150 days later, these purchases have still not been made and no further information was provided by the Secretary on when farmers should expect these purchases. Read the letter here. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-kind-and-davis-introduce-bill-reauthorize-training-realtime-writers | Reps. Kind and Davis Introduce Bill to Reauthorize the Training for Realtime Writers Act | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DCToday, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation that will reauthorize a grant program to encourage careers in realtime writing and court reporting. In 2007, Rep. Kind introduced the Training for Realtime Writers Act, which was passed and signed into law as part of the Higher Education Act of 2008. The grant program allows colleges and universities to apply for funding specifically to help encourage more students to pursue a career in realtime writing, closed captioning, or court reporting. Around 48 million Americans are deaf or hard-of-hearing and many of them rely on captioning services for news and information. From maintaining the integrity of our democracy to ensuring every citizen stays up to date on today's 24-hour news cycle, realtime writers are vital to folks everywhere, said Rep. Ron Kind. Over the past decade, this program has encouraged a new generation of realtime writers to enter this vital field. I am proud to work across the aisle with Rep. Davis to reauthorize this program so we can continue to increase awareness and interest in this profession. The Training for Real-Time Writers grant is an important grant program that ensures we have the necessary resources to train court reporters and captioners for the estimated 48 million Americans who are deaf or impacted by hearing loss, said Rep. Davis. These funds have been incredibly successful in training the current generation of captioners and court reporters by modernizing curriculums, developing new captioning-specific programs, and increasing attendance at institutes of learning through student recruitment, scholarships, advertisements, equipment upgrades, and distance learning programs. I'm proud to be introducing this legislation to reauthorize this program with my colleague, Rep. Kind and look forward to working to ensure it is included as the House tackles Higher Education Reauthorization this Congress. Read the bill text here. -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/veterans-debt-fairness-act | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Support for Legislation to Stop Veterans from Being Punished for VA Miscalculations | 2019-12-02 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 12.02.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Support for Legislation to Stop Veterans from Being Punished for VA Miscalculations Bipartisan bill would prevent VA from holding veterans responsible for benefits overpayment WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to prevent the VA from charging veterans for its own accounting mistakes. The VA annually sends as many as 200,000 overpayment notices totaling thousands of dollars to veterans and their families, sending them into crippling debt and withholding future benefits payments until the debt is paid. These overpayments are often a result of the VA's own accounting errors, but the VA puts veterans and their families on the hook for repaying the debt. The bipartisan Veterans Debt Fairness Act, led by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), John Boozman (R-AR) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), would reduce these overpayment errors and require the VA to hold itself, and not veterans, accountable for its mistakes. The bill requires the VA to shoulder the debt burden of overpayments if the VA was responsible for the debt. Forcing our veterans and their families to use their VA benefits for the department's own accounting mistakes dishonors their service and sacrifice. We must do right by our veterans and protect their economic security, said Senator Baldwin. I'm supporting this bipartisan effort to ensure those who have served our nation don't go into debt or have their VA benefits taken away through no fault of their own. VA benefit overpayment notices have been steadily increasing, sometimes for a payment period dating back as far as five years. Many of these debt overpayments are at no fault of the veteran or their dependents, but rather VA accounting errors and record mismanagement. Currently, the VA can send out debt repayment notices to veterans requesting the full amount due within 30 days while freezing all benefit payments unti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4407 | Congresswoman Moore and Congresswoman Fudge Introduce Legislation to Fight Poverty and Honor Unpaid Work | 2019-12-02 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore and Congresswoman Fudge Introduce Legislation to Fight Poverty and Honor Unpaid Work Congresswoman Moore and Congresswoman Fudge introduced the Worker Relief and Credit Reform (WRCR) Act to expand and modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to meet the demands on America's workforce, including rising costs and stagnant wages. Key reforms to the EITC include changes to the eligibility rules, the maximum credit, phase-in rates, phase-out rates, and creation of a new advance payment regime. Ways the WRCR Act changes the eligibility rules include (1) decoupling the credit from the number of children a taxpayer has, (2) expanding the age range by reducing the lower age limit to 18 and removing the upper age limit completely, and (3) broadening the types of activities that constitute work to include educational activities and family caregiving. The WRCR Act also provides an option for beneficiaries to receive 75% of their estimated credit monthly. Today, Congresswoman Moore held a press conference at Independence First in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to discuss how her legislation would benefit Milwaukeeans, where 22.5% of residents live below the poverty level. In response to the introduction of this bill, Congresswoman Moore made the following statement: This is very personal to me. I was a single mom and a student at the same time. I have also been a victim of the welfare queen trope which I proudly acknowledge, now. I have been a real critic to welfare policies that claim to help people in poverty that do not actually put people on a trajectory out of poverty. But the EITC is a program that really has some legs for continuing to address the rising cost of living and wage stagnation. Still, at 40 years old, signed into law by Gerald Ford, this credit is long overdue for a revamp. I worked closely with the Economic Security project to make critical improvements to the EITC and I've thought a lot about how we can achieve certain equities. When I think about the economic progress of the United … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-democrats-slam-trump-administration-over-latest-walk-back-from-strong-tobacco-regulation | Baldwin, Democrats Slam Trump Administration Over Latest Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation | 2019-11-27 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.27.19 Baldwin, Democrats Slam Trump Administration Over Latest Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation 23 Democratic Senators call out President Trump for repeatedly putting companies' profits ahead of families' health and abandoning strong steps to address nicotine addiction After meeting with industry, Trump administration backed away from recent promise to ban all non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes that had not undergone FDA review New data shows e-cigarette use has more than doubled among high school students, and more than tripled among middle school students WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and 22 of her Democratic Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Trump criticizing his administration's alarming pattern of making decisions that prioritize tobacco companies' profits over public health. The letter comes following recent news that the Trump administration was backing down from previously promised steps to address nicotine addiction. This month, the Trump administration reversed course on its September announcement that the Food and Drug Administration would take action to clear the market of unauthorized, non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes. It also abandoned a policy it announced last year to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes. We write to express our outrage at your decision to ignore public health when it comes to addressing the dangers of tobacco and to understand whether your Administration has assessed the risks of your inaction. The nation is in the midst of a public health crisis, with millions of children facing potential addiction to tobacco products and people across the country at risk of deadly illness. Yet, according to press reports, you plan to take no meaningful action to address the youth vaping epidemic and vaping-related injuries. Further, your Administration has reportedly backed away from plans to implement a policy to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes, the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kind-signs-bipartisan-bill-encourage-hunters-donate-venison-0 | Rep. Kind Signs onto Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Hunters to Donate Venison to Families in Need | 2019-11-26 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | La Crosse, WIWith Wisconsin's annual deer gun hunt kicking off over the weekend Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the Wild Game Donation Act. This bipartisan legislation would allow hunters to take a tax deduction for the cost of processing their venison when the final product is donated. The legislation will also provide a tax benefit to processors who participate in venison donation programs by making all processing income they receive from charities tax-exempt. Every year hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites head outside to take part in one of Wisconsin's greatest traditionshunting, said Rep. Ron Kind. This outdoor tradition benefits so many communities, from boosting local economies to supporting the conservation of Wisconsin's habitats to helping tackle food insecurity. Many hunters already donate to local food banks and help fill those shelves and this is just a simple way to say thank you and encourage others to do the same. Hunting in Wisconsin brings in $2.5 billion to the state's economy each year88% of that revenue comes from the nine-day gun hunt. For the last twenty years, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has encouraged hunters to donate venison to a local food bank. As a result, hunters have donated over 3.7 million pounds of venison since 2000. Meanwhile, 600,000 Wisconsinites seek assistance from a food bank each year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kind-signs-bipartisan-bill-encourage-hunters-donate-venison-families | Rep. Kind Signs onto Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Hunters to Donate Venison to Families in Need | 2019-11-26 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | La Crosse, WIWith Wisconsin's annual deer gun hunt kicking off over the weekend Rep. Ron Kind cosponsored the Wild Game Donation Act. This bipartisan legislation would allow hunters to take a tax deduction for the cost of processing their venison when the final product is donated. The legislation will also provide a tax benefit to processors who participate in venison donation programs by making all processing income they receive from charities tax-exempt. Every year hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites head outside to take part in one of Wisconsin's greatest traditionshunting, said Rep. Ron Kind. This outdoor tradition benefits so many communities, from boosting local economies to supporting the conservation of Wisconsin's habitats to helping tackle food insecurity. Many hunters already donate to local food banks and help fill those shelves and this is just a simple way to say thank you and encourage others to do the same. Hunting in Wisconsin brings in $2.5 billion to the state's economy each year88% of that revenue comes from the nine-day gun hunt. For the last twenty years, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has encouraged hunters to donate venison to a local food bank. As a result, hunters have donated over 3.7 million pounds of venison since 2000. Meanwhile, 600,000 Wisconsinites seek assistance from a food bank each year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wdio-senator-baldwin-working-to-crack-down-on-unfair-trade-cheating | WDIO: Senator Baldwin Working to Crack Down on Unfair Trade Cheating | 2019-11-25 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wsaw-baldwin-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-crack-down-on-trade-cheating | WSAW: Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Trade Cheating | 2019-11-25 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-calls-for-action-on-funding-gun-violence-research-at-cdc | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC | 2019-11-22 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.22.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Recent shootings across the U.S. underscore the need for action on this public health crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined 23 of her Senate colleagues in calling on leaders of the Appropriations Committee to include $50 million in funding for gun violence prevention research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the letter, the Senators point to the string of mass shootings that have occurred since they last wrote to urge funding for this vital research. We should embrace our responsibility to enact evidence-based solutions to the epidemic of gun violence,write the Senators in their letter.While limited research exists, policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers lack comprehensive scientific information about the causes and characteristics of gun violence, which could inform the development of strategies to thwart future tragedies. This appropriations request will allow federally-funded public health researchers to revive a dormant field of study. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin has long supported funding for gun violence prevention research and has cosponsored legislation to provide $50 million in funding for the CDC to conduct or support research on firearms safety and gun violence prevention. A copy of the letter is available here. In addition to Baldwin, the letter was led by Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) and signed by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tina Smith (D-MN), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Angus King (I-ME), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Amy Klobuchar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4405 | Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency | 2019-11-22 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency WASHINGTON D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Moore introduced HR 5158, the Promoting Sustainable Energy Projects for Tribal Communities Act, which allows tribal governments to receive cash in an amount equivalent to the full value of certain federal tax credits available to offset the cost of electricity generated using qualified energy resources or investments in renewable energy property. In response to the introduction of this bill, Congresswoman Moore made the following statement: Our tax code marginalizes tribal governments and their role in developing renewable energy. Because tribes are not subject to federal income tax they are not able to use tax credits. This situation has hindered the financial and energy independence of tribes across the nation, and undermined tribal sovereignty. Additionally, the declining use of coal is having devastating economic effects on tribal communities that have relied on coal to bring economic opportunity and jobs to Indian country. But rather than subsidize dirty energy, we need forward thinking solutions. My bill will not only incentivize tribal communities to pursue renewable energy projects, but will create high-paying jobs, attract needed large-scale investments and most importantly, restore tribal sovereignty. Background The tax-exempt status of tribal governments has precluded Indian country from benefiting from existing incentives. Tribes have been sidelined in efforts to grow the amount of energy from renewable resources. For example, tribes are often relegated to being passive players by leasing their lands to third party developers. These arrangements can leave tribes without a voice in how their land, water, atmosphere and community are affected. Furthermore, for generations, many tribes have relied on coal reserves, coal mines, and coal plants for jobs and financial resources. These tribes are facing additional hurdles due to the fact that our nation and uti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-calls-out-trump-efforts-to-promote-junk-plans | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls Out Trump Administration’s Efforts to Promote Junk Plans Under Questionable Legal Authority | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.21.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls Out Trump Administration's Efforts to Promote Junk Plans Under Questionable Legal Authority This comes in response to links on the HealthCare.gov website that re-direct customers to third-party online brokers that sell junk insurance plans on their websites. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and 22 Democratic Senators are calling for answers on the Trump administration's efforts to promote junk insurance plans to the American public during the Open Enrollment period for health insurance coverage. In a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Senators draw attention to the fact that the Trump administration-operated HealthCare.gov website is now directing consumers during the ongoing Open Enrollment period to junk plans through third-party brokers, with little to no information about the lack of health care coverage provided by these so-called short-term insurance plans. One of the Trump administration's most fervent efforts to undermine and unravel the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is through the expansion of these junk health insurance plans that lack protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Baldwin has led efforts in Congress to block the administration's expansion of junk plans, which do not have to cover essential services like prescription drugs, emergency room visits and maternity care. The Senators wrote, in part, We are extremely concerned that the increased availability of junk plans and lack of oversight by CMS will cause consumers who believe they are purchasing ACA-compliant health plans to inadvertently sign-up for junk plan coverage that is less comprehensive and could expose them to higher out-of-pocket costs. Americans who purchase these junk plans risk being denied coverage for pre-existing conditions and left vulnerable to unexpected gaps in coverage and massive medical bills in the case of health care emergencies… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/house-approves-workplace-violence-prevention-bill | House of Representatives Approves Baldwin’s Reform to Protect Health Care and Social Services Workers from Workplace Violence | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.21.19 House of Representatives Approves Baldwin's Reform to Protect Health Care and Social Services Workers from Workplace Violence Legislation creates standard requiring health care and social service employers to implement workplace violence prevention plan and protect employees from violent incidents WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the House of Representatives passed U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's legislation to protect health care and social services employees from workplace violence. After the vote, Baldwin joined Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT), who led the House companion legislation, as well as nurses, health care and social service professionals, and union leaders to celebrate this victory and call for action in the Senate. The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act directs OSHA to issue a standard requiring health care and social service employers to write and implement a workplace violence prevention plan to prevent and protect their employees from violent incidents. Our health care and social services workers deserve to work in an environment free from workplace violence, said Senator Baldwin, Ranking Member of the Senate Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee. I'm proud to see this important effort pass the House of Representatives so we can provide overdue protections and safety standards to a workforce that serves people during some of their most vulnerable moments. This bill promotes a healthy environment that is good for both workers and those they serve, so we all need to work together to take action and pass this legislation in the Senate. Incidents of violence against health care and social service workers are on the rise. A 2016 GAO study reported that rates of violence against health care workers are up to 12 times higher than rates for the overall workforce, and 70% of nonfatal workplace assaults in 2016 occurred in the health care and social… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/legislation-to-rename-new-richmond-post-office-passes-senate | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Rename New Richmond Post Office for World War II Veterans | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.21.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Rename New Richmond Post Office for World War II Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. The Senate passed bipartisan legislation today introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson to honor Captain Robert C. Harmon and Private John R. Peirson, two New Richmond natives who were both killed during World War II. Captain Robert Harmon and Private John Peirson paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country during World War II. These brave American heroes should have their service and sacrifice to our nation honored, said Senator Baldwin. I'm pleased that our legislation has passed the Senate and I look forward to the President signing it into law. The legislation will designate the post office at 430 South Knowles Avenue in New Richmond as the Captain Robert C. Harmon and Private John R. Peirson Post Office. Captain Harmon, on his 51st mission, was shot down over France a week before the D-Day invasion in Europe. A year later, Pvt. Peirson was killed during the Easter Day assault on the island of Okinawa. Though Captain Harmon's remains were never found, the brothers are buried side-by-side at the Fort Snelling Military Cemetery in Minneapolis. The American Legion Butler-Harmon Post 80, St. Croix County Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10818 and the New Richmond Chamber of Commerce support this effort. Print Email Tweet Previous Press Release | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4404 | Congresswoman Moore Announces the 4th Congressional Districts 2019 Service Academy Nominees | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Announces the 4th Congressional District's 2019 Service Academy Nominees Washington, D.C. Every year, members of Congress have the distinct privilege of helping to choose the next leaders of our great nation's armed forces. Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) announced the 2019 service academy nominees from Wisconsin's 4th congressional district. The young men and women who I have nominated to attend our nation's military service academies exemplify hard-work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving the citizens of the United States. This year's process was highly competitive, and I can say with certainty that these exceptional students will make our district and country proud. The United States Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Military Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy provide our nation's youth with world class military training and academic degrees. Graduating from these schools is no easy task, but these young women and men from the 4th Congressional District are up to the challenge. I am proud to represent them in congress, and I look forward to watching them achieve incredible feats in the coming years. Below, please find a list of this years' service academy nominees: Adedapo Adeboyejo Katelyn Budzisz Tyler Erwin Isabel Jimenez Alfonso Morales Isabella Peterson Luke Slosar Alec Stys ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/following-rep-kind-s-request-temporary-emergency-shipments-propane-are | Following Rep. Kind’s Request, Temporary Emergency Shipments of Propane Are Headed to Wisconsin | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DCYesterday, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee announced that he approved temporary emergency shipments of propane to the Midwest. These shipments come after Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter to FERC Chairman Chatterjee urging him to help ensure there is a continuous supply of propane to Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest. The region faces a potential shortage of propane due to a late corn harvest season and spike in cold temperatures. I'm grateful that FERC Chairman Chatterjee listened and acted quickly to get propane to Wisconsin and avoid a major crisis, said Rep. Ron Kind. Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites rely on propane gas to heat their homes and businesses and operate their farms. These emergency shipments will ensure that they will be able to continue to do that. However, we need to keep working to find a long-term solution so shortages and emergency declarations like this don't keep happening. Nearly 250,000 residents and countless businesses throughout Wisconsin rely on propane fuel. Farmers also rely on propane to heat poultry and livestock barns, as well as dry wet corn crops and operate grain elevators. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared an energy emergency in anticipation of high demand. The original letter can be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/senator-baldwin-presses-fda-commissioner-nominee-on-enforcing-dairy-labeling-standards | Senator Baldwin Presses FDA Commissioner Nominee on Enforcing Dairy Labeling Standards | 2019-11-20 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/senator-baldwin-questions-fda-commissioner-nominee-on-advancing-medical-innovations | Senator Baldwin Questions FDA Commissioner Nominee on Advancing Medical Innovations | 2019-11-20 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/senator-baldwin-questions-fda-commissioner-nominee-on-youth-vaping-and-e-cigarette-use | Senator Baldwin Questions FDA Commissioner Nominee on Youth Vaping and E-Cigarette Use | 2019-11-20 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/senators-urging-media-companies-to-recognize-workers-unions | Baldwin, Brown, Menendez Lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers’ Unions | 2019-11-20 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.20.19 Baldwin, Brown, Menendez Lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers' Unions GateHouse-Gannett merger will combine two of country's largest newspaper chains WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) led a group of his Democratic colleagues urging Gannett News and GateHouse to voluntarily recognize any union selected by a majority of workers in any GateHouse- or Gannett-owned newsroom. The anticipated GateHouse-Gannett merger could have significant impacts on the companies' newsrooms and their communities. Union representation will help newspaper employees better advocate for the pay, benefits, and job security they deserve during this transition, while also give a voice to the communities that rely on the newspapers you own. Union representation will empower workers to advocate not only for themselves but also their newspapers and communities, the senators wrote. In many communities, local newspapers are the primary source of news and information, yet the consequences of closing or hollowing out a newspaper are not considered by news executives seeking to maximize shareholder value and profit. Through collective bargaining with the newsrooms, affected communities will have a voice in decisions about their newspapers. The newly combined media company, which will continue to operate under the Gannett name, owns the following Wisconsin news brands: Appleton Post-Crescent, Fond du Lac Reporter, Green Bay Press Gazette, Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Marshfield News Herald, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oshkosh Northwestern, Sheboygan Press, Stevens Point Journal, Wausau Daily Herald, Wisconsin Law Journal, Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Edward Markey (D-MA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernard Sanders (I-VT), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) also signed this letter. A copy of the Senators' letter to Gannett Co. Inc. and GateHouse Media can be found below and HERE:… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4403 | Congresswoman Moore Supports Legislation to Aid Domestic Violence Survivors | 2019-11-20 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Supports Legislation to Aid Domestic Violence Survivors Congresswoman Moore joined Reps. Tom O'Halleran, Ann Wagner (MO-02), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), and Harley Rouda (CA-48) in introducing the Help End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act, legislation to assist survivors of domestic violence to rapidly secure safe housing situations. As a survivor of domestic violence, I have made it my personal mission to uplift and empower individuals who have been victimized, said Congresswoman Moore. For those fleeing dangerous situations, access to safe housing can mean the difference between life and death. I am so proud to support this legislation, which will tackle the current housing shortage and help keep women, children, and men safe. As a former law enforcement officer, some of the very first calls I responded to involved domestic violence. I've seen firsthand the damage this uniquely heinous kind of violence can do to families and to survivors. said Rep. O'Halleran. No person experiencing DV should be forced to stay in a dangerous situation because they do not have housing elsewhere. I'm proud to join my colleagues to introduce this bill that will make a real difference for those seeking to leave abusive situations. The HEALS Act directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to prioritize funding for transitional housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The legislation also establishes standards in evaluating current resources available to survivors and instructs HUD to research and identify new housing options that may be viable for survivors of domestic violence. Survivors of intimate partner violence, stalking, and sexual assault often face volatile situations where they find themselves without a stable or safe place to live, said Congresswoman Wagner. Without safe housing options, victims can fall back into the cycle of violence they are … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-kind-and-hurd-request-house-leadership-bring-restore-our-parks-and | Reps. Kind and Hurd Request House Leadership Bring Restore Our Parks and Lands Act to the Floor | 2019-11-20 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Yesterday, co-chairs of the National Parks Caucus Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX)along with members of the National Parks Caucussent a letter to House Leaders asking for the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act to be brought to the floor for a vote. This bipartisan legislation would provide $6.5 billion over five years to help address priority repairs within our parks and public lands. Like many Americans, some of my favorite memories center around trips my family and I have taken to our national parks. National parks carry a unique natural, historic, and economic importance to our country, and without congressional action to address the needs of our national parks, these lands will suffer and repairs will become more costly, said Rep. Ron Kind, founder and co-chair of the bipartisan National Parks Caucus. The Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act is a bipartisan and fiscally sensible solution that will fix the backlog of maintenance, address staffing needs, and increase accessibility so that future generations are able to continue to enjoy our national treasures. Nature is not just a destination, it's our home. We must make sure that our national parks and historic sites, including the eight I represent, continue to provide immeasurable cultural, environmental and economic benefits across local communities for generations to come, said Rep. Will Hurd, co-chair of the bipartisan National Parks Caucus. I am proud of the hard work my colleagues and I have put into the bipartisan Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act to reduce the nearly $12 billion backlog our National Park Service faces in repairing critical park structures, and I hope to see it on the House floor soon. The future of our parks depends on it. Aging infrastructure and record visitation at many park sites, combined with inconsistent annual deferred maintenance funding over decades, has resulted in an overall National Park Service repair backlog of almost $12 billion. Nationwide, parks contribute over $40 billion to o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-democrats-slam-devos-decision-on-civil-rights-data-collection | Baldwin, Democrats Slam DeVos’ Decision to Mask Educational Inequities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.19.19 Baldwin, Democrats Slam DeVos' Decision to Mask Educational Inequities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection DeVos proposes significant changes to the Civil Rights Data Collection, eliminating key data related to bullying and harassment, early childhood education, teacher quality Senators: These proposed changes will leave the Department under-informed and ill-equipped to help our most vulnerable students. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, joined her Democratic colleagues led by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in slamming Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' decision to stop collecting critical civil rights data. Since 1968, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education has conducted Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) on key civil rights issues facing our nation's schools. The DeVos administration has proposed to eliminate several critical data elements including school discipline, harassment and bullying, early childhood education, teacher quality, and more. These changes would make it more challenging to monitor compliance with civil rights laws and to identify and improve inequities in resources and educational outcomes in schools nationwide. In order to tackle educational inequity, the Department must gather data necessary to fully understand the problem. These proposed changes will leave the Department under-informed and ill-equipped to help our most vulnerable students, wrote the senators. The senators also urged Secretary DeVos to improve the Department's data collection related to harassment and assault to better capture all offenses. Additionally, while it is appropriate that the Department recognize the importance of collecting sexual assault data as a part of CRDC, we urge the Department to modify its additions regarding harassment and sexual assault to better capture all offenses. There are some glaring gaps in the proposal for collecting that data that… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/play-by-the-rules-act-2019 | Baldwin, Capito, Stabenow, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Trade Cheating | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.19.19 Baldwin, Capito, Stabenow, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Trade Cheating Play by the Rules Act Holds China Accountable for Ignoring Trade Rules and Harming American Workers and Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today introduced the bipartisan Play by the Rules Act to crack down on unfair trade cheating from nonmarket economies like China. China doesn't play by the international trade rules they agreed to and they should be held accountable, said Senator Baldwin. This bipartisan legislation will give the Commerce Department the flexibility it needs to take stronger actions that protect American workers and businesses against China cheating. Fair trade rules and policies are needed to protect U.S. jobs and promote economic growth in our country, said Senator Capito. Unfortunately, there are non-market economies that do not abide by free market forces to set prices, which ultimately puts our country at a disadvantage. That's why it's important that we hold those countries accountable when this happens. Doing so will ensure we are putting American jobs and the American economy first. I'm glad to team up with Senator Baldwin once again in introducing this bipartisan legislation that will provide the Commerce Department the flexibility it needs to hold bad actors accountable and ensure that our trade policies are followed and respected. Our trade enforcement laws protect American workers and American jobs. When a bad actor like China circumvents our trade laws, they must be held accountable. The Play by the Rules Act would crack down on unfair trade practices and make sure American workers are competing on a level playing field, said Senator Stabenow. The United States can outcompete any country in the world if the rules are applied the same to both countries, sai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4401 | Congresswoman Moore Statement on the Trump Administrations Decision to Reverse Stance on Israels West Bank Settlements | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Reverse Stance on Israel's West Bank Settlements f t # e Washington, November 19, 2019 Congresswoman Moore Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Reverse Stance on Israel's West Bank Settlements "I am troubled by the State Department's decision, which moves the U.S. further away from being seen as an honest broker, takes the Israeli and Palestinian people further away from achieving a two-state solution and turns decades of U.S. foreign policy on its head.The unfortunate result of this decision (and a slew of others that this Administration has made so far) is that the United States is even more isolated from the international community, which largely regards Israeli occupation to be illegal. Peace, stability and security is even farther away today than when President Trump took office. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kind-s-statement-today-s-vote-keep-government-open-protect-millions | Rep. Kind’s Statement on Today’s Vote to Keep the Government Open, Protect Millions of Dollars in Transportation Funding for Wisconsin | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DCToday, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 20 that also included a repeal of a $7.6 billion rescission currently scheduled to hit statesincluding Wisconsinbeginning in July 2020. Without this repeal, Wisconsin would have lost more than $140 million in highway funding. Last week, Rep. Ron Kind signed a bipartisan letter urging Congressional leaders to protect this funding, as did Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement after today's vote: I'm happy that we were able to ensure that Wisconsin will be able to keep this much needed federal funding to continue improving our state's crumbling roads, but this isn't how Congress should keep legislating and budgeting, said Rep. Ron Kind. It's fiscally irresponsible for us to have our governmentand especially our militarywork on short term budgets. We need a long-term plan. The House did its job and passed appropriations months ago, it's time for the Senate to do their job. With a deficit close to a trillion dollars this year, we need to have a plan to get our fiscal house back in order and address these historically high deficits. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kind.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kind-urges-federal-energy-commission-address-propane-shortages | Rep. Kind Urges Federal Energy Commission to Address Propane Shortages | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Ron Kind | K000188 | kind.house.gov | legacy | Last week, Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter on behalf of Wisconsin farmers and families urging Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee to help ensure there is a continuous supply of propane to Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest. With a late corn harvest season and cold temperatures and snow spiking in the forecast, propane will be higher in demand than normal. Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites rely on propane gas to heat their homes and businesses and operate their farms, said Rep. Ron Kind. I appreciate the efforts made by several Midwest governorsparticularly Wisconsin Governor Tony Eversbut more must be done. I look forward to hearing from Chairman Chatterjee and working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure folks throughout the Midwest get the propane fuel they need and avoid another severe propane crisis. Nearly 250,000 residents and countless businesses throughout Wisconsin rely on propane fuel. Farmers also rely on propane to heat poultry and livestock barns, as well as dry wet corn crops and operate grain elevators. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared an energy emergency in anticipation of high demand. Read the letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-opposes-pompeo-reversing-policy-on-west-bank-settlements | Pocan Opposes Pompeo Reversing Policy on West Bank Settlements | 2019-11-18 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Mark Pocan | P000607 | pocan.house.gov | pocan | https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), today released the following statement in response to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's announcement that Israeli West Bank settlements do not violate international law—a major shift from longstanding U.S. and international policy. "Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal. Once again, the Trump administration is taking a massive step backwards and endangering any hopes of peace in the region with this destructive action. Reversing on decades-long bipartisan U.S. policy opposing the settlements in the West Bank is a blatant attempt to help Prime Minister Netanyahu—not promote peace in the region. "With every policy they announce, this administration has made it clear: they don't want peace, they want instability. This announcement is one in a series of destabilizing decisions made by this administration—from cutting Congressionally-approved humanitarian funding to Gaza and the West Bank to moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem—these actions don't bring us any closer to peace. We need to pass House Resolution 326 and reaffirm our opposition to settlement expansion, support for a two-state solution, and opposition to the annexation of the West Bank." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:43:09Z |
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/waow-baldwin-working-to-bring-relief-to-americans-struggling-to-afford-insulin | WAOW: Baldwin Working to Bring Relief to Americans Struggling to Afford Insulin | 2019-11-15 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4400 | Congresswoman Moore Applauds the House's Passage of the EXIM Bank Reauthorization | 2019-11-15 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Applauds the House's Passage of the EXIM Bank Reauthorization f t # e Washington, November 15, 2019 Congresswoman Moore Applauds the House's Passage of the EXIM Bank Reauthorization WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed the Export Finance Agency Act to reauthorize the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. The EXIM Bank, the official export credit agency of the United States, ensures American businesses can remain competitive in a globalized economy. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: While Americans are being battered by Trump's reckless trade war, Democrats are fighting to ensure American industries remain competitive by supporting access to important markets. The EXIM bank and the trade it facilitates supports many workers here in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Passing this legislation builds upon that commitment, making it a win for American workers, businesses and our economy. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wqow-senator-baldwin-introduces-bipartisan-tax-reform-to-boost-small-business-start-up-growth | WQOW: Senator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Tax Reform to Boost Small Business Start-Up Growth | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/insulin-affordability-data-collection-act | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Reform to Examine Scope of Insulin Affordability Crisis, Bring Relief to Americans Struggling to Afford Medication | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.14.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Reform to Examine Scope of Insulin Affordability Crisis, Bring Relief to Americans Struggling to Afford Medication WASHINGTON, D.C. In association with World Diabetes Day, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today helped introduce bipartisan legislation to create a national study to more fully understand the scope of the insulin affordability crisis in America. The bipartisan Insulin Affordability Data Collection Act, led by Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Kevin Cramer(R-ND),would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study rates of diabetic ketoacidosis. It would also direct HHS investigators to look into how high insulin prices make it more difficult for people with diabetes to adhere to their insulin prescriptions, and to calculate the amount of money Federal health programs could save if they didn't have to treat Americans who need additional care because they are unable to afford their proper doses. I've heard from countless Wisconsinites who are struggling to afford the prescriptions they needincluding insulin, said Senator Baldwin. In recent years, the price of insulin has skyrocketed and it's clear these steep price increases are resulting in patients lacking access to this life-saving medication. Our bipartisan reform is a first step towards understanding this serious issue and delivering solutions that will bring down the price of insulin, which patients and families need. We know that thousands of people are rationing their insulin and that some are paying with their lives like Alec Smith because we're hearing tragic stories firsthand, and seeing Facebook groups pop up dedicated to helping Americans access insulin. We need to do more than just gathering piecemeal information and have the federal government fully behind addressing this crisis, said Senator Smith. Our bipartisan bill is about continuing to elevate this issue, fully … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/promoting-women-in-trucking-workforce-act | Senators Baldwin and Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote More Women in Trucking | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.14.19 Senators Baldwin and Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote More Women in Trucking WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today introduced the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act. Currently, women make up 47 percent of the United States' labor force, yet represent 24 percent of America's trucking workforce and only about seven percent of drivers. This legislation would support women in the trucking industry and would establish a Women of Trucking Advisory Board. In Wisconsin, we make things, and we need to ensure we have a strong workforce to transport our goods to market, said Senator Baldwin. Women currently make up less than ten percent of the truck driving workforce, and removing the barriers that get in the way of women pursuing and retaining careers in trucking is key. I'm proud to lead this bipartisan effort with Senator Moran because more job opportunities for Wisconsin women will lead to more economic security for working families. As the trucking industry continues to face a driver shortage, we need to examine new ways to recruit and retain drivers that are delivering Kansas goods across the country, said Senator Moran. Because women are substantially underrepresented in the trucking industry, Congress should explore every opportunity to encourage and support the pursuit of careers in trucking by women. I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan and sensible bill with Sen. Baldwin that will lead to new job opportunities for women and increase equality for women already in the trucking industry. The Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce would direct the administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish a Women of Trucking Advisory Board. Under this bill, the board would identify barriers to entry for women in the trucking industry, work across organizations and companies to coordinate formal education and training program… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4402 | Congresswoman Moore Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Domestic Violence | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Gwen Moore | M001160 | gwenmoore.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Moore Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Domestic Violence Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Moore supported the introduction of the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA), H.R. 5041, the only federal funding source under the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to providing domestic violence prevention services. H.R. 5041 will reauthorize and expand funding for programs focused on protecting survivors and preventing family and domestic violence. Among the provisions for survivors, this bill includes authorizations for emergency housing, counseling, and assistance for those in financial distress. FVPSA was first authorized in 1984 and has provided essential services for survivors and their children. Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) led the bill's introduction and Reps. Gwen Moore, Tom Cole (OK-04), and John Katko (NY-24) joined in supporting the bipartisan measure. For 35 years, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act has been a reliable resource for survivors fleeing violent situations by providing life-saving help like emergency housing, said Moore. Equipping local communities with the right tools is a critical part of addressing our domestic violence epidemic. It's why I am so proud to support this bipartisan legislation, which will expand upon these efforts. Domestic and family violence affects Americans across the country, and we must do all we can to keep children and families safe. This bill answers the call of state, local, and tribal leadership for more resources and increased funding as we work to end domestic violence. McBath said. I would like to thank my Republican and Democratic colleagues who have joined me to help prevent violence, protect families, and care for survivors of domestic abuse. All too often, survivors of domestic violence are without the means to leave their situations, or they are not even aware of the first steps they can take. It is critical that these individuals have the resource… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-introduces-bill-to-protect-grad-students-right-to-unionize | Pocan Introduces Bill to Protect Grad Students Right to Unionize | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Mark Pocan | P000607 | pocan.house.gov | pocan | https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), today introduced the Respect Graduate Student Workers Act, which prohibits the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from enacting their proposed rule which would strip graduate student workers' right to unionize, Jurisdiction-Nonemployee Status of University and College Students Working in Connection With Their Studies. The new bill seeks to ensure the full labor protections for graduate student workers—no matter the educational relationship between graduate student workers and a college or university. The Trump-appointed NLRB has sought to prevent graduate workers at private colleges and universities from unionizing, with a rule that attempts to define them as students only. These graduate employees teach coursework, conduct research, assist professors, and perform other revenue-generating work in conjunction with their studies. They deserve the right to form a union and collectively bargain, just as every worker in every industry deserves. "This administration's most recent attempt to erode the rights of workers comes in the shape of an attack on graduate student workers who balance education with work for their schools," said Rep. Mark Pocan. "Graduate workers are a vital part of teaching and research in colleges and universities and should have an equal voice in that workplace. Stripping them of their rights to unionize is a blatant attempt to profit off the backs of graduate students without giving them their due. It's time we give all workers the right to fight for a living wage." "As a graduate worker who struggles to make ends meet, I am very grateful Rep. Pocan is standing with us in our fight for change, said Tom Hansberger, a Marquette University graduate student worker. "All working people should have the right to join together and have a voice in their union." Like many things in the labor movement, graduate student unions have their historical home in Wisconsin. The Teaching Assistant's Association is the oldest graduate employee union in the cou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:43:09Z |
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/baldwin-continues-pressing-cdc-and-fda-on-the-outbreak-of-severe-lung-injury-connected-to-vaping | Baldwin Continues Pressing CDC and FDA on the Outbreak of Severe Lung Injury Connected to Vaping | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/senator-baldwin-presses-cdc-and-fda-on-the-outbreak-of-severe-lung-injury-connected-to-vaping | Senator Baldwin Presses CDC and FDA on the Outbreak of Severe Lung Injury Connected to Vaping | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/bipartisan-digital-coast-act-passes-commerce-committee-2019 | Bipartisan Digital Coast Act Passes Commerce Committee | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.13.19 Bipartisan Digital Coast Act Passes Commerce Committee Legislation aids shoreline communities by delivering next generation coastal data Passed the Senate unanimously in the 114th and 115th Sessions of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) passed the Senate Commerce Committee. The Digital Coast Act will help shoreline communities along the Great Lakes and ocean coasts better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels and strengthen economic development efforts. Following today's action, the bill is ready for consideration by the full Senate. Wisconsin's Great Lakes are a great asset for our quality of life and also for our long-term economic security, said Senator Baldwin. I'm proud of the progress we are making in moving this bipartisan reform forward to strengthen our shoreline communities, which face a variety of challenges to keep their harbors open, their waters clean and their beaches ready for visitors. This bipartisan bill ensures that our Great Lakes communities have the resources and tools they need to adapt to changing environmental conditions, maintain healthy shores, and make smart planning decisions to support their local economies and way of life. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) currently assembles and hosts the Digital Coast Project, a collaborative online database of the most up-to-date coastal information, and makes it available to both the public and private sectors. Digital Coast also provides tools for coastal communities to decipher and use the high-tech mapping data to make accurate decisions and smart investments in coastal communities. The Digital Coast Act authorizes the next phase in coastal mapping at NOAA by ensuring that communities will continue to have the data to make smart choices for economic development, shoreline management and coastal restoration. The bill supports further development of the current project, including incr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/data-needed-to-combat-wage-discrimination | Senator Baldwin, 28 Democrats Oppose EEOC Decision to Stop Collecting Data Needed to Combat Wage Discrimination | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.13.19 Senator Baldwin, 28 Democrats Oppose EEOC Decision to Stop Collecting Data Needed to Combat Wage Discrimination Without justification, EEOC stops requiring employers to collect data on pay and hours based on race, sex, ethnicity and job category Baldwin, 28 Senate Democrats urge the EEOC to reconsider and take into account the impact on workers, particularly women and communities of color Senators: Ending the collection of Component 2 data will worsen pay inequities in the workplace WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined 28 Senate Democrats in writing to Chairwoman Janet Dhillon of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) condemning the EEOC's unfounded and shortsighted decision to stop requiring employers to provide data about their employees' pay and hours based on race, sex, ethnicity and job category information which is critical to the EEOC's ability to protect workers against pay and wage discrimination. The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. In September, without justification, the EEOC announced its decision to stop requiring employers to report Component 2 data on their employees' pay and hours sorted by race, sex, ethnicity, and job category. Without this crucial data, the EEOC will be woefully ill-equipped to identify workplace discrimination, let alone address it. Discontinuing the collection of Component 2 data will undermine the agency's critical mission of identifying industries and workplaces where inequity exists and holding employers accountable for pay discrimination, wrote the Senators. The EEOC has failed to justify its assertion that the burden on employers of providing Component 2 data… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/hearing-on-vaping | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses CDC and FDA on the Outbreak of Severe Lung Injury Connected to Vaping | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.13.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses CDC and FDA on the Outbreak of Severe Lung Injury Connected to Vaping WASHINGTON, D.C. Following the request of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) today held a hearing on the outbreak of lung injury connected to electronic cigarette use, or vaping, and the rise of youth use of these products. Senator Baldwin, a member of the Senate HELP Committee, pressed witnesses from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the long-term health impacts of the lung injuries connected to vaping and also pressed the FDA on its delay in cracking down on marketing and advertising targeted at our nation's young people. I'm pleased that we are here to discuss both the outbreak of this illness, as well as the increasing number of children using e-cigarettes, said Senator Baldwin during the hearing. However, it is clear that our work is far from over. Now that the CDC has detected one potential chemical of concern, the Committee should hear from individuals on the front lines who can speak to the challenges of identifying, containing and preventing outbreaks and I expect we'll learn more today that will require further action. The full hearing is publicly available here. Video of Senator Baldwin's second round of questioning is available here. Senator Baldwin also today praised Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for its ground-breaking work on this issue. Last month, Senator Baldwin visited Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to meet with the doctors and medical experts who were the first to publicly identify this recent outbreak of lung injury and illness connected to vaping. As of November 7 2019, the CDC hasreported39 fatalities and more than 2,000 cases of lung injuries related to vaping in 49 states. In September, Senator Baldwin urged the CDC to activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to address the outbreak connected to vaping. Following this requ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/protect-vets-from-foreign-online-disinformation | Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Requesting Update on VA and DoD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.13.19 Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Requesting Update on VA and DoD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Report Finds Veterans, Servicemembers, and Their Families Remain Targets of Malign Influence Operations by Russia, China, and Other Foreign Actors WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), in sending letters to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requesting information on the agencies' efforts to educate veterans and servicemembers about online disinformation campaigns and other malign influence operations by Russian, Chinese, and other foreign entities. The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) recently released the results of a two-year investigation that documented persistent, pervasive, and coordinated online targeting of American servicemembers, veterans, and their families by foreign entities seeking to disrupt American democracy. The report found that the Russian Internet Research Agency specifically targeted American veterans and the social-media followers of several congressionally-chartered veterans service organizations during and after the 2016 election. The report also revealed that foreign entities are targeting servicemembers and veterans for the purpose of interference in the upcoming federal election. In their letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie, the Senators noted that while the VA has prioritized the security of its information systems and infrastructure - including veterans' personal information - the VA does not appear to have an established strategy for educating veterans about online disinformation efforts targeting them. The Senators urged Secretary Wilkie to consider implementing the VVA report's recommendations. While countering disinformation targeting veterans is not a core VA function, identifying these tactics helps … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/support-start-ups-2019 | Senators Baldwin and Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Tax Reform to Boost Small Business Start-Up Growth | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.13.19 Senators Baldwin and Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Tax Reform to Boost Small Business Start-Up Growth The bipartisan Support Our Start-Ups Act provides tax relief for new business start-ups WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced bipartisan tax reform legislation today that would support small business start-up growth around the nation. Wisconsin has a proud history of entrepreneurship and innovation, but recent reports show that we need to do more to support our Made in Wisconsin start-ups, said Senator Baldwin. Wisconsin's small businesses need a tax break and that's what I'm working for. Small businesses are the engines of our economy and if we provide tax relief to start-ups, we can free up investments to create jobs and grow our economy. Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the engine that drives our economy, creating jobs and opportunities in communities nationwide, said Senator Hoeven. Our legislation enables entrepreneurs to deduct more of the start-up costs for their business, which in turn will allow them to invest these dollars in making their business a success. That's good for our entrepreneurs, their employees and the economy. New businesses and entrepreneurial ventures are an important source of job creation in the United States. New business start-ups have accounted for close to 30 percent of new jobs in the United States each year since 2011. Despite what we know about new businesses driving job growth, start-up rates are declining across all sectors of the U.S. economy, and these new businesses are generating fewer jobs than their predecessors. More needs to be done to lower the cost of starting a new business. According to the Kauffman Foundation, one of the country's leading entrepreneurship advocacy and research organizations, from 2014 to 2018, Wisconsin had a lower rate of new entrepreneurs compared to states with similar popu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/trump-mismanaged-payments-to-farmers-for-trade-damages | Baldwin, Democrats Unveil New Report Detailing How Trump Administration Mismanaged Payments to Farmers for Trade Damages | 2019-11-12 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.12.19 Baldwin, Democrats Unveil New Report Detailing How Trump Administration Mismanaged Payments to Farmers for Trade Damages New data shows how payments create deep inequities, benefiting farms that have experienced less trade damage WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined a group of Senate Democrats, led by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), in releasing a new report detailing how the Trump administration is picking winners and losers in their attempt to aid farmers affected by President Trump's turbulent trade agenda. The data shows that in the wake of the trade uncertainty created by the President's actions, the $25 billion in mitigation payments to help farmers has been distributed unevenly across the country, benefitting some regions more than others. Specifically, the new report outlines that while farmers are in dire need of assistance, the administration's Market Facilitation Program (MFP) has treated farmers unfairly by, among other things, sending 95% of the top payment rates to southern farmers, who have been harmed less than other regions, and helping farms owned by billionaires as well as foreign-owned companies, including awarding $90 million in purchase contracts to a Brazilian company. In light of the report's findings, the Senators also sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve its trade assistance program to better support small farmers and pursue a focused trade policy to rebuild the markets American farmers have lost. Farmers in Wisconsin, the Midwest, and across the country have faced enormous challenges because of the impacts of the trade wars and the resulting retaliatory tariffs that have targeted agriculture products. Dairy farmers have been hit particularly hard by retaliatory tariffs and in Wisconsin, we've lost more than 1,800 dairy far… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wjfw-vet-groups-voice-support-for-baldwins-reform-to-create-three-digit-suicide-prevention-hotline | WJFW: Vet Groups Voice Support for Baldwin’s Reform to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline | 2019-11-08 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/baldwin-honors-93-year-old-shawano-veteran | VIDEO RELEASE: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Honors 93 year-old Shawano Veteran | 2019-11-08 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.08.19 VIDEO RELEASE: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Honors 93 year-old Shawano Veteran Baldwin visited the home of Phyllis Hafemann Olson to recognize her service in the Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII SHAWANO, WI United States Cadet Nurses are currently not granted veteran's status, but that didn't stop U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin from visiting the Shawano home of Phyllis Hafemann Olson to thank her for her service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II and present her with an American flag that had been flown over the United States Capitol. Phyllis is somebody who stepped up at a time of great need for our nation and served her country honorably, said Senator Baldwin. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to join her in her home and thank her for her service and sacrifice. Phyllis, born in Shawano, joined the Cadet Nurse Corps in 1945 after graduating from high school and served for three years at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Baldwin's visit was the result of a request from friends of Phyllis who inquired about formal recognition of her service in the Cadet Nurse Corps. Senator Baldwin is a cosponsor of the bipartisan United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act that would provide Cadet Nurses with veteran's status in order to obtain burial benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and would allow the Secretary of Defense to provide honorably discharged Cadet Nurses with a service medal. United States Cadet Nurse Corps (CNC) was authorized by Congress and signed into law in July 1943. Its purpose was to help alleviate the nursing shortage that existed during WWII. The CNC fell under the Public Health Service and the program was open to all women between the ages of 17 and 35 who were in good health and had graduated from an accredited high school. The recruiting target was the high-school graduate but college women were also recruited. The cadets came from locations across the nation and from all backgrounds. The CNC was the largest of the feder… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/better-patient-safety-and-oversight-for-veterans | Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Call to Action for Better Patient Safety and Oversight at VA Facilities | 2019-11-08 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.08.19 Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Call to Action for Better Patient Safety and Oversight at VA Facilities Senators demand answers following cases of inadequate care or mistreatment of veterans at VA medical facilities across the country WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined nine of her colleagues led by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) in calling for action following alarming incidents of veterans receiving inadequate care or mistreatment at the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) medical facilities. In aletterto VA Secretary Wilkie, the Senators voiced their concerns over serious, high-profile cases of veteran abuse and employee misconduct within VA facilities across the country. We are concerned about systemic issues that may be present within VA, affecting veterans' ability to receive high-quality, timely health care,stressed the Senators.We write with specific examples from Department facilities, in addition to questions for VA on how to ensure these incidents are not repeated at any other VA facility and protocols are put in place to safeguard patient care system-wide.The Department must get a handle on its shortcomings so that veterans feel safe using its facilities and providers choose it as a place to practice medicine. Multiple incidents in recent months have exposed serious lapses in quality of care for veterans nationwide. Earlier this year, a twice-suspended VA physician in Arkansas was charged with involuntary manslaughter in three patient deaths that were due to incorrect or misleading diagnoses.In West Virginia, allegations of patient homicides surfaced, launching an investigation into the murders that took place at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center after the deaths of multiple veterans from hypoglycemia.In Georgia, a veteran receiving end-of-life care at the VA Eagles' Nest Community Living Center suffered more than 100 ant bites on his body after he was left… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/us-senator-tammy-baldwin-honors-93-year-old-shawano-veteran | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Honors 93 Year-Old Shawano Veteran | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wbay-baldwin-continues-advocating-for-national-marine-sanctuary-designation-in-wisconsin | WBAY: Baldwin Continues Advocating for National Marine Sanctuary Designation in Wisconsin | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wbay-baldwins-biamendment-to-expand-flight-training-for-veterans-wins-full-senate-approval | WBAY: Baldwin’s BiAmendment to Expand Flight-Training for Veterans Wins Full Senate Approval | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/weau-baldwin-announces-increased-federal-funding-to-provide-farmers-with-mental-health-services | WEAU: Baldwin Announces Increased Federal Funding to Provide Farmers with Mental Health Services | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/wfrv-senator-tammy-baldwin-works-to-increase-funding-for-great-lakes-restoration-initiative | WFRV: Senator Tammy Baldwin Works to Increase Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/investigate-whether-barr-initiated-politically-motivated-investigation | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Signs on to Letter Calling for the Department of Justice’s Office of Professional Responsibility to Investigate Whether Attorney General Barr Initiated a Politically Motivated Investigation Based on Unfounded Conspiracy T | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.07.19 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Signs on to Letter Calling for the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility to Investigate Whether Attorney General Barr Initiated a Politically Motivated Investigation Based on Unfounded Conspiracy Theories about the 2016 Election WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined nine Senate Democrats to urge the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) to investigate whether Attorney General William Barr is using the power of his office to pursue a politically motivated investigation to undermine the Intelligence Community's conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help elect Donald Trump. In their letter led by Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) to the OPR's Acting Director and Chief Counsel Jeffrey Ragsdale, the Senators specifically call for investigations into: Whether Attorney General Barr's actions in initiating and conducting a now criminal probe into the origins of the Russia investigation, including closely overseeing it and personally participating in it, were appropriate and consistent with ethical rules and Department of Justice policies and practices; Whether anyone in the White House or an associate of the President has communicated with Attorney General Barr about his decision to initiate the investigation or the way in which he is conducting the investigation, and whether such communications are appropriate and consistent with ethical rules and Department of Justice policies and practices; Whether Attorney General Barr's inquiry includes criminally investigating Justice Department employees; whether such investigations have been properly reported to the Office of the Inspector General, as required under 28 C.F.R. 45.11; and whether these criminal investigations have proper legal and factual predicates; and Whether the fact that Attorney General Barr is named as a potential participant in the President's efforts to press Ukraine to investigate his politica… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/support-grows-for-national-suicide-hotline-designation-act | Veterans Groups Voice Strong Support for Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.07.19 Veterans Groups Voice Strong Support for Baldwin's Bipartisan Reform to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline Bipartisan bill designates 9-8-8 as a suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline WASHINGTON, D.C. Support from leading veteran advocacy organizations is growing for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's bipartisan reform to designate a three-digit phone number for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline and ensure states have the flexibility to strengthen local crisis call centers. Baldwin's National Suicide Hotline Designation Act is supported by the American Legion, AMVETS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and the Wounded Warriors Project, as well as dozens of mental health and suicide prevention organizations nationwide. Death by suicide is a severe problem in the veteran community with about 17 veterans committing suicide every day, on average. In 2017, in Wisconsin for example, one out of every five people who died by suicide was a veteran. The current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis line are 10-digits, which is a barrier to Americans in crisis seeking support. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act directs the FCC to designate 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and allows veterans to press 1 after dialing 9-8-8 to be routed automatically to the Veterans Crisis Line for veteran-specific mental health support. Additionally, the legislation will authorize the ability of states to collect fees to ensure local call centers are able to support increased volume. Baldwin introduced this bipartisan reform with Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jack Reed (D-RI). Ensuring Veterans and at-risk groups have a simple, reliable way to access mental health services is vital to combatting our nation's suicide crisis, said Melissa Bryant, National Legislative Director of The America… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.baldwin.senate.gov/press-releases/us-army-rangers-veterans-of-world-war-ii-congressional-gold-medal-act | Senator Baldwin Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Award WWII U.S. Army Ranger Veterans with Congressional Gold Medals | 2019-11-07 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | WI | Tammy Baldwin | B001230 | www.baldwin.senate.gov | legacy | 11.07.19 Senator Baldwin Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Award WWII U.S. Army Ranger Veterans with Congressional Gold Medals WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced her support for bipartisan legislation, led by Senators and combat veterans Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), to award the U.S. Army Ranger Veterans of World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal. There are approximately 40 living WWII Army Ranger Veterans, including 94-year-old Ranger Rene G. Kepperling from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Ranger Kepperling was a sniper and French interpreter for headquarters company, 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion, during World War II. He was among the American soldiers who courageously charged across the beaches of Normandy, France, during the D-Day landing 75 years ago. The brave veterans who served as Army Rangers during World War II have earned this long-overdue recognition, said Senator Baldwin. I'm proud to join this bipartisan effort so we can honor their service and sacrifice to the freedoms we all cherish. In World War II, the U.S. Army formed six all-volunteer Ranger Battalions and one provisional battalion. The initial concept of Ranger units drew both from the British method of using highly trained Commando units and the American military tradition of light infantry for scouting and raiding operations that went back to the 1700s. These brave soldiers participated in some of the most important battles of World War II. Army Rangers served in some of the most important battles throughout World War II, including at the D-Day landing, the Sicily campaign and in the Philippines, where they liberated more than 500 prisoners of war from a Japanese prisoner war camp. This bipartisan legislation is supported by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Descendants of World War II Rangers. Cosponsors include Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), John Kennedy (R-LA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Chris Van… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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