Press Releases
Baldwin, Klobuchar Urge Online Platforms to Take Additional Measures to Stop Voting Related Misinformation and Disinformation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with oversight over federal elections, along with their colleagues are urging Facebook, Instagram, Google, Twitter and YouTube executives to take further measures to stop voting-related misinformation and disinformation. The Intelligence Community has confirmed that Russia is trying to influence and undermine the election through social media and the Department of Homeland… Continue Reading
09.18.20
Baldwin to DHS IG: Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are calling on the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to expeditiously investigate a whistleblower complaint alleging forced hysterectomies at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Ocilla, Georgia. The letter was led by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Patty Murray (D-WA), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). "Forced sterilizations infringe on reproductive rights and autonom… Continue Reading
09.18.20
Senate Passes Baldwin, Rubio Bipartisan Resolution for National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution from Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) designating September 2020 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. The resolution (S.Res.698) highlights the prevalence of spinal cord injuries and paralysis in the United States and commends those that are committed to improving the quality of life for these individuals while tirelessly working toward better therapies and treatments, with the eventual goal of a cur… Continue Reading
09.17.20
Senator Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Effort in Urging Action to Address Practices of Pharmaceutical Companies Undermining 340B Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), is leading a bipartisan group of her colleagues in calling for enforcement action to address practices of pharmaceutical companies that threaten to undermine the 340B Drug Pricing Program during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The 340B program requires drug companies to sell discounted prescription drugs to safety net hospitals, rural health facilities, a… Continue Reading
09.17.20
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Governor Tony Evers Call on President Trump to Keep His Promise to Deliver Federal Funding for Kenosha to Rebuild
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers are calling on President Trump to keep the promises he made in Wisconsin on September 1 to deliver federal funding to help Kenosha rebuild. In a letter sent to President Trump today, Baldwin and Evers write; "When you visited Kenosha, Wisconsin you made a commitment to help the city and state recover and rebuild with a promise of federal funding. You told local business owners you would help them rebuild completely… Continue Reading
09.16.20
Baldwin to FDA: Maintain Public Trust in COVID-19 Vaccine Decisions by Making Reviews Transparent
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and her colleagues are calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commit to full transparency in the COVID-19 vaccine review process amidst mounting political pressure from the President to approve a vaccine before Election Day. The lawmakers, led by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), expressed concern that the Trump administr… Continue Reading
09.15.20
Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Postmaster General to Immediately Reverse Operational Changes to the U.S. Postal Service Causing Delays of Critical Medications to Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined more than 30 of her Senate colleagues in a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy calling on him to immediately reverse all operational and organizational changes that have resulted in delays of critical medications to Americans. "The Postal Service is an essential public institution that must uphold its duty to serve every community. Your recently implemented changes pose an unacceptable threat and continue to have a devastating eff… Continue Reading
09.15.20
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Todd Young and Gary Peters Introduce Bipartisan Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Todd Young (R-IN) and Gary Peters (D-MI) are introducing the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act, bipartisan legislation that will codify the U.S. Coast Guard's icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes and increase the icebreaking capacity of the Great Lakes fleet. Icebreaking is critical for commerce in the Great Lakes, and increasing icebreaking capacity will help the many businesses and workers that rely on the maritime industry to trans… Continue Reading
09.11.20
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $23 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funding for Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced an additional $23,473,973 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the State of Wisconsin's coordinated response to COVID-19 and the economic and housing impacts caused by it. This funding was included in the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was signed into law in March. The CARES Act included $5 billion total in CDBG funding. Today's announcement is the third round of … Continue Reading
09.11.20
VIDEO: Baldwin, Local Wisconsin Leaders Call for More Federal Emergency Funding for State and Local Governments to Provide Essential Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a virtual roundtable with local leaders from across Wisconsin to call for more emergency relief funding for states and localities to respond to COVID-19 and cover budgetary shortfalls that have resulted from the public health emergency and economic crisis. Senator Baldwin was joined by Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat, Marathon County Board of Supervisors Chair Kurt Gibbs, and American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin Pr… Continue Reading
09.10.20
Following Baldwin’s Efforts, Federal Trade Commission Proposes to Enforce Stronger Made in USA Standards to Protect Wisconsin Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following continued efforts by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced proposed Made in USA rules that will prevent fraud and abuse by foreign companies, which will help protect Wisconsin manufacturers and workers. Now, Baldwin and Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are continuing their efforts today by urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to utilize their entire exist… Continue Reading
09.10.20
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces New Legislation to Support Millions of Americans Who Have Lost Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
Over Six Million Workers Have Lost Access to Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic Baldwin's Legislation Supports Outreach and Enrollment Assistance to Help Americans Find Health Insurance WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is introducing new legislation to help the more than six million American workers who have lost health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. As more Americans become uninsured due to job losses this year than ever before in … Continue Reading
09.09.20
Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Push for Answers on Administration’s Implementation of the Payroll Tax Deferral for Federal Employees, Service Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), urged Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to make the payroll tax deferral outlined by President Trump last month optional for federal employees and service members. In their letter, the Senators also push for answers on how the administration plans to implement this deferral. "We urge you to let federal … Continue Reading
09.09.20
Baldwin Presses Postmaster General DeJoy on Delivery Delays that Harm Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is pressing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on how recent United States Postal Service (USPS) delays have harmed small businesses. USPS is the "carrier of choice" for small businesses that have fewer than 10 employees, which are among the most vulnerable small businesses. According to a 2019 report, 70% of these vulnerable businesses regularly rely on the Postal Service, the majority of which use the service more frequently than other carriers… Continue Reading
09.09.20
Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on VA Secretary Wilkie to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for America’s Veterans During the Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin led a bipartisan group of senators to call on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie to provide coverage of comprehensive telehealth services, including voice communication, for beneficiaries of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Currently, federal regulations do not allow CHAMPVA to cover health care services that are delivered through audio-only conferencing, telephone call… Continue Reading
09.08.20
Senator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Relief Bill for Wisconsin’s Independent Live Music Venues During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) cosponsored the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act to provide Small Business Administration (SBA) grants for independent live music venue operators affected by COVID-19. These grants would provide six months of financial support to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America. "Wisconsin is home to the World's Largest Music Festival and many exceptional theaters, concert venues, perform… Continue Reading
09.08.20
Senator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a growing list of her Senate colleagues in supporting the bipartisan Reviving the Economy Sustainably Towards a Recovery in Twenty-twenty (RESTART) Act to provide a lifeline for the hardest-hit small businesses. "Wisconsin small businesses and their workers are hurting and need help to survive this economic crisis," said Senator Baldwin. "President Trump let the Paycheck Protection Program expire, leaving many small businesses without … Continue Reading
09.07.20
Senator Baldwin Calls for Trump Administration to Enforce USMCA Dairy Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of Senators are calling on the Trump administration to enforce United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dairy provisions. "We ask that you use USMCA's enforcement measures, as appropriate, to hold our trading partners accountable to their trade commitments. It is imperative that Canada and Mexico deliver upon their agreed upon commitments related to dairy products," Baldwin and a bipartisan group of Senators wrote … Continue Reading
09.01.20
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Help Struggling Restaurants in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) cosponsored the bipartisan Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive (RESTAURANTS) Act to establish a $120 billion revitalization fund to help independent restaurants deal with the long-term structural challenges facing the industry because of COVID-19 and support the reemployment of 11 million workers. "Local restaurants and workers across Wisconsin need our support now to survive this economic cr… Continue Reading
09.01.20
Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Immediate HELP Committee Hearing with CDC & FDA Heads to Investigate Trump Administration's Politicization of COVID-19 Response
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and other members of the Committee sent a letter to HELP Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) requesting that the Committee hold an immediate hearing with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield addressing the Trump adminis… Continue Reading
