Press Releases
Baldwin and Pocan Lead Lawmakers in Calling on President of Egypt to Immediately Release Wrongfully Detained Human Rights Advocates
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the baseless detainment of human rights advocates by security forces in Egypt, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) are leading their Congressional colleagues in calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to unconditionally release the detained human rights advocates, immediately cease other arrests and end the smear campaign against civil rights organizations in Egypt. During the week of November 15, Egyptian secur… Continue Reading
11.23.20
Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Robust Funding for State and Local Governments to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
Public health experts have estimated that a minimum of $8.4 billion is needed for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined her colleagues, led by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), in urging Congressional leaders to provide robust funding to ensure the swift distribution of COVID-19 vaccines as a part of any upcoming legislation to address the pandemic. Recent reports indicate that several COVID-19 vaccine candidates have demonstrated encouragin… Continue Reading
11.20.20
Baldwin, Peters & Colleagues Urge GSA Administrator to End Unprecedented Delay & Provide Critical Transition Resources to President-Elect Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and their colleagues in calling on General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Emily Murphy to end her unprecedented delay, immediately ascertain Vice President Joe Biden as President-Elect and Senator Kamala Harris as Vice President-Elect, and make available the transition resources that are provided by law. This delay create… Continue Reading
11.19.20
Baldwin, Colleagues Request Information on HHS Price Negotiations for COVID-19 Antiviral Drug Remdesivir, Urge the Trump Administration to Ensure Access and Affordability
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to send a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar requesting an update on HHS pricing negotiations with Gilead Sciences, the maker of the COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir, including whether HHS plans to challenge Gilead's monopoly control of the drug in order to lower costs an… Continue Reading
11.18.20
Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform to Improve Internet Access in Rural America Passes Senate Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate Commerce Committee passed the Internet Exchange (IX) Act (S. 1166), legislation authored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to help improve internet access for consumers, especially those in rural areas. The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration. "We need to strengthen our internet infrastructure to better serve Middle America and rural communities, and improve the online experience for people in all parts of our … Continue Reading
11.18.20
As COVID-19 Cases Continue To Climb, Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Unveil the Protect Our Heroes Act of 2020 to Increase Production of Critical PPE, Address N-95 Mask Shortages Facing Health Care Workers
Bill Authorizes $10 Billion for the Strategic National Stockpile to Purchase Personal Protective Equipment, Including N-95 Masks The Protect Our Heroes Act Of 2020 Uses The Defense Production Act As Well As FEMA And HHS Authorities To Spur Development, Investment And Production Of Medical Supplies Needed To Combat COVID-19 Senate Democrats' New Bill Will Provide $1 Billion In Grants For Small Businesses That Retool Domestic Facilities To Produce Critical PPE WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S.… Continue Reading
11.17.20
Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Trump Administration to Support Nationwide Capacity for Shipping, Handling, and Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines Requiring Ultra-Cold Storage
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 11 of her Senate Democratic colleagues, led by Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), in urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield to work with state, Tribal, territorial, and local stakeholders to identify gaps in ultra-cold storage capability, particularly in rural and underserved communities, and use existing authority to prevent shortages of … Continue Reading
11.13.20
Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Administration to Send Medical Staff to Support States with Rise in Coronavirus Infections
This week hospitalizations due to coronavirus infection peaked in at least 22 states, and 23 states currently have over 1,000 patients hospitalized with coronavirus (COVID-19) infections WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Tina Smith (D-MN) to send a letter to U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary… Continue Reading
11.10.20
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin: “We must take stronger action right now to stop the spread of COVID-19.”
VIDEO: "Everyone has a responsibility to do their part, so let's stand together, confront this deadly pandemic and help save lives." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is sending an urgent message to Wisconsinites as COVID-19 rages across the state in the worst outbreak since the pandemic began. In the last week, from November 3 to November 10, Wisconsin has experienced more than 40,000 new infections. Currently, there are over 2,000 Wisconsinites hospitalized due to … Continue Reading
11.10.20
Baldwin, Whitehouse, Hassan, Warren Lead Colleagues to Call on Trump’s Justice Department to Stop Plans to Make Purdue Pharma a Public Benefit Corporation
"This is not justice for the families that have lost loved ones." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the settlement agreement announced between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Purdue Pharma (Purdue), U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) are today leading their colleagues to call on Attorney General William Barr to stop his Department's plan to have Purdue's business, including its production of Oxycontin, transformed and p… Continue Reading
11.05.20
Senator Baldwin, Representative Steil Call on SBA to Approve Federal Funding For Kenosha Small Businesses to Rebuild Following Unrest
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Representative Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) are calling on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to approve the State of Wisconsin's application for federal funding through the Disaster Loan Program to help Kenosha small businesses rebuild after damage was sustained during civil unrest earlier this year. The Wisconsin lawmakers are also urging Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza to provide full access to this federal loan program … Continue Reading
11.02.20
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Provide Answers After Facebook Failed to Promptly Remove Event Calling for Violence in Kenosha
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to improve enforcement of Facebook's community standards and address how their algorithms are amplifying and spreading divisive messages, including hate speech, misinformation, and violent extremism on Facebook. In a hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee on October 28, Baldwin asked Zuckerberg about his company's failure to promptly remove the "Kenosha Guard" Facebook event encouraging armed vigilantism, des… Continue Reading
10.30.20
Baldwin, Warren, Carper and Warner Form Corporate Governance Working Group to Fundamentally Reform the 21st Century American Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Mark Warner (D-VA) announced the formation of a working group to develop legislative proposals and conduct oversight focused on fundamentally reforming corporate governance. Over the last 30 years, corporate profits have surged while the portion shared with labor has declined, resulting in soaring inequality. The COVID-19 pandemic now ravaging the country has underscored the urgency o… Continue Reading
10.30.20
Baldwin, Shaheen Lead Senate Call to Trump Urging President to Make Women’s Inclusion in Afghan Peace Negotiations a Foreign Policy Priority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of tomorrow's 20th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Security Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led a group of Senators in sending a letter to President Donald Trump, underscoring the critical importance of promoting women's rights and ensuring women's active participation in the ongoing Afghan peace negotiations. The UNSCR resolution, which was adopted on October 31, 2000, reaffirms the important role o… Continue Reading
10.30.20
Baldwin Demands USPS Reverse Directive Banning Postal Police Officers from Safeguarding Our Nation’s Mail and Letter Carriers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is demanding the United States Postal Service immediately reverse a directive that is banning postal police officers from performing their patrol duties in safeguarding our nation's mail and letter carriers. Baldwin's letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the USPS Board of Governors comes after media reports detailed an August 25 directive confining postal police officers from leaving USPS real estate to conduct patrols that protect letter ca… Continue Reading
10.29.20
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Verso Corporation to Do Right by Wisconsin Rapids Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is sending a letter to the Verso Corporation Board of Directors to call on them to honor their commitments to their employees and either run the mill, or sell it to a buyer that will be committed to the Wisconsin Rapids community. The facility directly supports more than 900 workers in the region, as well as thousands of workers and many small businesses throughout Wisconsin. Senator Baldwin previously wrote to Verso Corporation and urged the… Continue Reading
10.29.20
Following Senator Baldwin’s Request, U.S. Navy Will Name A New Submarine the “U.S.S. WISCONSIN”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is applauding a U.S. Navy decision to name the next Columbia class submarine the "U.S.S. Wisconsin." "What a great day for the state of Wisconsin. I am so proud that one of the next U.S. Navy submarines will carry the Wisconsin name. Our shipbuilding industry and its skilled workers have helped sustain America's security for generations, boasting a successful history of building ships for our nation's defense," said Senator Baldwin. "This is a real … Continue Reading
10.27.20
Senator Baldwin Calls for Trump Administration to Reverse Decision to Decrease COVID-19 Relief Available to Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
After USDA changed their pandemic relief program to exclude dairy losses related to meat production, 15 Senators urge the Department to reverse course WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues led by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), to call on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reverse its decision to unfairly exclude dairy farmers from receiving COV… Continue Reading
10.26.20
Baldwin, Democratic Lawmakers to Senate and House Leadership: We Must Take Bold and Comprehensive Action to Prevent the Next Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), joined 137 Senate and House lawmakers in sending a letter to House and Senate leadership urging them to prioritize the development of comprehensive policy plans to prevent and mitigate the impact of future pandemics. In the letter, the lawmakers led by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) outline the steps necessary to prevent futu… Continue Reading
10.26.20
Baldwin, Senate Democratic Leadership Request VP Pence Abandon Reckless Plan to Preside Over Senate After Multiple COVID-19 Exposures
Plan Will Put Senators, Staff, And Capitol Hill Workforce At Risk For Absolutely No Benefit - VP's Presence Is Entirely Ceremonial And Non-Essential Despite Close Contact With COVID-19 Positive Aides, The VP Will Reportedly Continue With His Schedule WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, the Senate Democratic Conference Secretary, joined her fellow members of Senate Democratic Leadership to call on Vice President Mike Pence, following his recent exposure to COVID-19, to abandon plan… Continue Reading
