Press Releases
At Budget Committee Hearing Senator Baldwin Focuses on Importance of Investing in Research, Science and Innovation to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Economy
Washington D.C. -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Budget Committee, participated in today's Committee hearing on the effects of austerity on the economy, jobs, and long-term growth. The hearing focused on the need to strengthen our economic recovery and create jobs through targeted investments necessary to maintain America's competitiveness in a global economy while also putting the nation on a long-term sustainable fiscal path. Last week, Baldwin visited the Great Lakes Bioe… Continue Reading
06.03.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Congressional Action to Prevent Student Loan Interest Rate Hike
Washington D.C. - With student loan interests rates set to double on July 1, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin called on Congress to act and pass legislation she has co-sponsored to close wasteful special interest tax loopholes in order to prevent a hike in student loan interest rates for over 80,000 Wisconsin students. Without Congressional Action, need-based student loan interest rates will double on July 1st, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, meaning students will pay an additional $1000 for each loa… Continue Reading
05.29.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Tours Northern Wisconsin Fire Recovery Effort with First Responders
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin toured the northern Wisconsin Germann Road Fire recovery effort with first responders and local officials on Sunday and today she announced her co-sponsorship of bipartisan legislation that would support volunteer fire fighter and EMT first responders. "I am so proud of the response by first responders and local officials to this devastating fire. Their commitment to public service and the idea of neighbor helping neighbor is inspiring," Baldwin said… Continue Reading
05.24.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Memorial Day
Washington-U.S. Senator Baldwin will be attending Memorial Day ceremonies in Spooner on Sunday and Eau Claire on Monday. She also released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day: "This Memorial Day, we join together as a community to pay tribute to the men and women who served and sacrificed to protect and defend the American freedoms that we all cherish." "We honor the memory of the Wisconsin sons and daughters who made the ultimate sacrifice and we hold their families in our hearts… Continue Reading
05.22.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Delivers First Senate Floor Speech
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today delivered her first speech on the floor of the United States Senate. Baldwin's speech highlighted Wisconsin stories from across the state and focused building a "Made in Wisconsin" economy and growing the middle class. "The truth is, while you hear a lot about the wide distance between Democrats and Republicans, the widest and most important distance in our political system is between the content of the debate here in Washington and the concern… Continue Reading
05.17.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin Waterways and Ports
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted this week to strengthen America's waterways and ports, make critical investments in our nation's infrastructure and support our economic recovery. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), authorizes funding to renew the nation's locks and dams, provides harbor and river maintenance, assists with flood protection, and restores key environmental areas. The legislation passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support. "In order for us to … Continue Reading
05.16.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Welcomes Jeff Hamilton of Sprecher Brewing Company to Capitol Hill for Dialogue on Small Breweries and Job Creation
Washington D.C. - Today, during American Craft Beer Week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin welcomed Wisconsin Brewers' Guild President Jeff Hamilton of Sprecher Brewing Company of Milwaukee to Capitol Hill. Baldwin and Hamilton attended the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee meeting which focused on the unique challenges facing small and craft brewers, as well as the role of small breweries in creating jobs. "In order to create jobs and get Wisconsin growing again, we must support our… Continue Reading
05.15.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Stands up for Wisconsin Students
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has sponsored a bill that closes wasteful special interest tax loopholes in order to prevent a hike in student loan interest rates, which are set to double on July 1st. Without Congressional Action, need-based student loan interest rates will double on July 1st, meaning students will pay an additional $1000 for each loan. The Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013 (S. 953) will prevent this and protect students by freezing need-based student loan int… Continue Reading
05.09.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Meets with Wisconsin Troops and Foreign Leaders in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkey
Washington D.C. -U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a Congressional Delegation to meet with U.S. military, diplomatic personnel, and government leaders in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkey last week. Baldwin also had the opportunity to meet with Wisconsin troops overseas. The Congressional Delegation included Senators Joe Donnelly of Indiana, Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Chris Murphy of Connecticut, as well as Representative Peter Welch of Vermont. In Afghanistan, Senator Baldwin visited … Continue Reading
05.08.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces National Endowment for the Arts Partnership Grant for Wisconsin Arts Board
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, who has been appointed to the National Council on the Arts, today announced that the Wisconsin Arts Board has received a 2013 partnership grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Wisconsin Arts Board will receive $768,600 to be used over a three year period. The support will allow the board to fund the areas of partnership, arts in education and arts in underserved communities. The NEA funding is fundamental to the ability of the Wisconsi… Continue Reading
05.07.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Levels the Playing Field for Wisconsin Small Businesses
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today voted in favor of the Marketplace Fairness Act, S. 743, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support, 69-27. "Today, I joined a bipartisan majority of the U.S. Senate in support of the Marketplace Fairness Act. This pro-growth measure will level the playing field for Wisconsin small businesses and allow local brick-and-mortar retailers to compete more effectively against out-of-state Internet sellers," Baldwin said. The Marketplace Fairness… Continue Reading
04.25.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Champions Efforts to Protect and Preserve Wisconsin’s Natural Resources
Washington D.C. - In honor of National Park Week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today highlighted efforts to preserve Wisconsin's strong tradition of environmental protection and conservation. "Wisconsin's own Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day, was committed to making environmental protection and conservation a top priority for our country. His leadership showed us the power of grassroots citizenship to bring about change," said Senator Baldwin. "And it is that commitment we carry on today as w… Continue Reading
04.25.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Champions Efforts to Protect and Preserve Wisconsin’s Natural Resources
Washington D.C. - In honor of National Park Week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today highlighted efforts to preserve Wisconsin's strong tradition of environmental protection and conservation. "Wisconsin's own Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day, was committed to making environmental protection and conservation a top priority for our country. His leadership showed us the power of grassroots citizenship to bring about change," said Senator Baldwin. "And it is that commitment we carry on today as we… Continue Reading
04.22.13
Statement of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin on Earth Day
"Today we celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day and its founder, Gaylord Nelson, a leader who exemplified the best of Wisconsin's proud, progressive tradition. Gaylord was committed to making environmental protection and conservation a top priority for our country. His leadership showed the power of citizens to organize for change at the grassroots level. "Today, Wisconsin shares this commitment as we face many challenges. Climate change is real. Its impact can be seen on agriculture, bi… Continue Reading
04.18.13
Baldwin Sponsored Mental Health Legislation Passes Senate
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today voted to support the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act, an amendment offered as part of the larger gun safety package. The amendment passed the Senate 95-2. Baldwin is an original co-sponsor of the bipartisan bill, which passed out of the HELP Committee earlier this month. "To protect our children, we need to take a comprehensive approach to reducing gun violence… Continue Reading
04.17.13
Wisconsin Senators Announce Agreement on Wisconsin Judicial Commission to move Federal Nominations Forward
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin announced their agreement to establish a Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to move federal nominations forward, including vacant federal judgeships in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission will advise the Senators on the nomination of individuals to fill the following vacancies: •The United States District Court for the Eastern District and the Western District of Wisconsin, or such other districts as ma… Continue Reading
04.16.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Effort to Protect Almost 147,000 Wisconsin Seniors & Reduce Deficit by $141 Billion
WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined 18 of her Senate colleagues to introduce legislation that reduces the deficit, better protects seniors' health care, and reduces Medicare Part D drug costs for taxpayers by making sure that prescription drug companies no longer get more in profits than they are due. The Medicare Drug Savings Act would save $141.2 billion, helping to responsibly reduce the deficit and avoid reckless proposals to cut Medicare benefits. "The Medicare Drug … Continue Reading
04.12.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Puts Focus on “Made in Wisconsin” Economy
Washington D.C. - In her first 100 days in office, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has put a strong focus on manufacturing and making sure workers have the tools and skills they need to succeed in an essential pillar of Wisconsin's economy. "In order to move the economy forward and create economic security for Wisconsin families, we need to invest workforce readiness and build a strong manufacturing economy," said Senator Baldwin. "Manufacturing plays a vital role as the engine of a dynamic economy … Continue Reading
04.11.13
Statement of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin on Today’s Anti-Gun Violence Vote
"The people of Wisconsin deserve to have the U.S. Senate vote on anti-gun violence legislation. I'm proud to be part of a bipartisan majority that voted to move forward on gun safety measures that can help build safer communities. "I believe there are common sense actions we can take to prevent gun violence and it is my hope that we can work across party lines to find common ground. "There is broad support in Wisconsin for expanding universal background checks to all gun sales and giving law … Continue Reading
04.10.13
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Praises Committee Passage of Bipartisan Mental Health Legislation
Washington D.C. - Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the committee. Baldwin praised her colleagues for their support of the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013 in today's HELP Committee executive session. Baldwin is an original cosponsor of the bipartisan bill with Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Mike Enzi (R-WY), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Lamar … Continue Reading
