Press Releases
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin To President Trump: You Must Use Emergency Border Funds Only For Humanitarian Purposes, Not To Further Dangerous Immigration Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump, outlining key implementation expectations for H.R. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental for Humanitarian Assistance at the Southern Border Act, which was signed into law earlier this month, and contains critical, targeted assistance to help alleviate and improve the inhumane conditions faced by children and families seeking refuge at the Southern border, and demanding a briefing no later than … Continue Reading
07.19.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Invest in Dairy Innovation with Trade Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Wisconsin farmers continue to face enormous challenges from retaliatory tariffs caused by the trade wars, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is urging the Trump administration to prioritize investments in dairy innovation and market development so farmers and dairy businesses can build brighter futures. In a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue, Senator Baldwin asks the administration to direct at least $60 million in trade aid to USDA's Dairy Bus… Continue Reading
07.18.19
Baldwin, Warren, Brown, Pocan, Jayapal, Colleagues Unveil Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry
Comprehensive Bill Would Ensure Private Investment Funds Have Skin in the Game Reforms Would Empower Workers, Safeguard the Financial System, and Protect Investors WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), along with Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), today unveiled the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, a comprehensive bill to fundamentally reform the private equity industry and level the playing field by f… Continue Reading
07.16.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Rebuild Stronger Roads and Bridges Following Severe Weather Events
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mike Braun (R-IN) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) today introduced legislation to help states rebuild stronger roads, highways and bridges as they recover from natural disasters, such as a severe storm, flood or hurricane. The Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program provides federal funding to states to rebuild roads and bridges damaged by storms, floods and other disasters. Incorporating resiliency improvements into emergency relie… Continue Reading
07.12.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Introduction of Legislation to Stop the Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin helped introduce the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act to put an end to the Trump administration's cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the U.S.-Mexico border and reform how children fleeing persecution are treated between the moment at which they arrive at our borders to claim asylum and the ultimate resolution of their asylum case. "The inhumane treatment of migrant children by the Trump administration is a disgrace," said S… Continue Reading
07.12.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Stop Making False Claims About Agriculture Purchases from Mexico and China, and Start Telling Wisconsin Farmers the Truth
Wisconsin farmers have been hit hard by Trump trade wars with China, Mexico, Canada and the European Union More than 1,600 dairy farms in Wisconsin have gone out of business since Trump took office MILWAUKEE, WI - As President Trump stops in Milwaukee Friday his ongoing trade wars continue to hurt Wisconsin's agriculture economy. Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin called on the President to stop making false claims about agriculture purchases from Mexico and China, and start telling Wiscons… Continue Reading
07.11.19
Baldwin, Cornyn Legislation to Support Veterans Experiencing Bankruptcy Passes House Judiciary Committee
Bill would amend current bankruptcy law to protect veterans experiencing financial hardship WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statements after their Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act passed the House Judiciary Committee: "Forcing our veterans and their families to dip into their disability-related benefits to pay off bankruptcy creditors dishonors their service and sacrifice. I'm glad to see this important… Continue Reading
07.10.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Congratulating U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on Historic Victory, Urges Equal Pay
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the United States Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) was being cheered by thousands of fans at the ticker tape parade in New York City today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Senate colleagues, led by Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in introducing a bipartisan Senate resolution congratulating the team for winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. The resolution also highlights the Senate's solidarity with the team as they fight fo… Continue Reading
07.10.19
Baldwin, Capito Champion Bipartisan Reform to Improve Palliative and Hospice Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) reintroduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), a bipartisan reform to grow, improve and sustain the palliative care and hospice workforce to keep pace with patient need and to help improve the well-being of Americans with life-threatening illnesses and their families. "I was raised by my maternal grandparents and later served as my grandmother's primary caregiver as sh… Continue Reading
07.01.19
BALDWIN: CENSUS SHOULD STAY ON SCHEDULE, OMIT CITIZENSHIP QUESTION
Senators Urge Secretary Ross To Print Census Materials Without Citizenship Question, Avoid Delays WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 29 colleagues, led by Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), to call on Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to meet the administration's previously set deadline of July 1 to begin printing materials for the 2020 Census and move forward without adding a politically motivated question about citizenship. The call comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled … Continue Reading
06.28.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes For Bipartisan Amendment To Prevent President Trump From Starting An Unauthorized War With Iran
Today, the Senate votes on a bipartisan amendment that would prohibit funds from being used for military action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate is voting on a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prevent President Trump from starting an unauthorized war with Iran. The bipartisan amendment, cosponsored by Senator Baldwin, would prohibit funds from being used for military action against Iran wi… Continue Reading
06.27.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets Results for Wisconsin in National Defense Authorization Act
Baldwin's legislation to strengthen Buy America requirements, protect veterans' economic security included in NDAA Fight continues for Wisconsin priorities during the appropriations process WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act that passed the full Senate today and includes a number of measures that deliver results for Wisconsin. The House and Senate will now reconcile their versions of this defense funding bill and send to … Continue Reading
06.27.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Raul Grijalva Lead 100 Colleagues in Reintroducing the LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) reintroduced the LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act. The bill would require federal surveys to include data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity on a voluntary basis, which would ensure lawmakers and agencies have robust information to adequately address LGBTQ issues. "Despite the growing number of Americans who recognize that their LGBTQ family members, friends and neighbors deserve to … Continue Reading
06.26.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Colleagues to Introduce First Ever Bipartisan Senate Resolution to Honor the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the first ever bipartisan U.S. Senate resolution to honor the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Stonewall is an important moment in American history that sparked the modern day LGBTQ movement for equal rights in communities across the country. On June 28, 1969, the New York Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar in New Y… Continue Reading
06.26.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform To Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs Passes Senate Health Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's bipartisan FAIR Drug Pricing Act passed the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. 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. Senator Baldwin successfully included her legislation as an amendment to the Lower Health Care Costs Act, led by Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and… Continue Reading
06.25.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Health Committee Hearing on Negative Consequences of Family Separation on Children
Baldwin Underscores Urgent Need to Examine Negative Health Effects of Family Separation Policy Senate Must Hold Trump Administration Accountable for Disgraceful Treatment of Children WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on leaders of the Senate Health Committee-on which she serves-to hold a hearing in order to hold the Trump administration accountable for its disastrous family separation policy and the disgraceful and inhumane conditions for children. "We write … Continue Reading
06.25.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative John Garamendi Introduce Reform to Strengthen Buy America Requirements for Federal Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) today reintroduced the Made in America Act to strengthen Buy America requirements for the federal government in order to support American businesses, manufacturers and workers. The Made in America Act identifies federal programs that fund infrastructure projects not currently subject to Buy America standards and ensures that materials used in these federal programs, including steel, iron and aluminum, … Continue Reading
06.21.19
Senators Baldwin, Casey, Murphy Warn That ACA and Medicaid Attacks Will Undermine Efforts to Lower Drug Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) recently led a letter, signed by 15 of their colleagues, calling on President Trump to cease efforts to slash, sabotage and undermine the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid if he is serious about addressing the high cost of prescription drugs. "The actions by your Administration to sabotage, slash and undermine Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act have already resulted in higher out-of-pocket costs for… Continue Reading
06.21.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Amendment To Protect Rail And Bus Manufacturing From China Threat In Senate Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) secured an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would prevent federal funds from being used by transit agencies to purchase rail cars or buses manufactured by Chinese state-owned, controlled, or subsidized companies. The Senators introduced the bipartisan Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act in March, and the amendment in the NDAA is… Continue Reading
06.20.19
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Works to Keep Blackwell Job Corps Center Open
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin fought the Trump administration's plan close the Blackwell Job Corps Center in Forest County, the Civilian Conservation Centers (CCC) in Laona will stay open. The Blackwell Job Corps Center has supported Wisconsin's Northwoods economy with good paying jobs and job training for disadvantaged youth since 1964. Last week, Senator Baldwin expressed strong opposition to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta and U.S. Department of Agri… Continue Reading
