Press Releases
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislation that Halts Administration Policy of Separating Children from their Parents at the Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 31 of her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to keep immigrant families together by preventing the Department of Homeland Security from taking children from their parents at the border. The Keep Families Together Act, led by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), was developed in consultation with child welfare experts to ensure the federal government is acting in the best interest of children. "Tearing families apart and traumatizing ch… Continue Reading
06.08.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Opposes Trump Administration Support for Wisconsin Lawsuit that Threatens Guaranteed Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration urging a federal court to throw out protections for people with pre-existing conditions, supporting a lawsuit filed by 20 states, including the State of Wisconsin. "I was branded as a child with the words, 'pre-existing condition,' so I have worked to make sure that no family should have to choose between helping their child get better or going bankrupt. Congressional Republica… Continue Reading
06.08.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Major Support for Wisconsin in 2018 Senate Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced that the Senate's 2018 Farm Bill includes significant improvements to dairy risk management tools for Wisconsin dairy farmers as they face difficult market conditions. "Wisconsin's dairy farmers are a key driver of our state's economy but they are facing very challenging times. The Senate Farm Bill includes important reforms that will directly benefit Wisconsin dairy farmers and our rural communities," said Senator Baldwin, a member … Continue Reading
06.08.18
Baldwin’s Work to Improve Care for Wisconsin Veterans Passes Senate Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, worked to include a number of measures in the bipartisan FY19 Military Construction-VA Appropriations Bill that passed out of the full Committee yesterday. "This bipartisan legislation includes many reforms that I worked for to improve services and care for our veterans. By working across party lines I was able to secure full funding for the opioid safety initiatives outlined in Jason's Law, a signif… Continue Reading
06.07.18
Senate Appropriations Committee Fully Funds Senator Baldwin’s “Jason’s Law”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded the Committee for fully funding the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act, or "Jason's Law." Baldwin worked to include $52 million for implementation of Jason's Law in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Military Construction-VA Appropriations Bill, which passed the Appropriations Committee today. Signed into law in 2016, Senator Baldwin's bipartisan legislation earned the support of the Simcakos… Continue Reading
06.07.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Water Technology and Innovations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced legislation, the Water Technology Acceleration Act, which would incentivize the development and deployment of emerging water technologies to solve our most pressing water challenges, including lead safety, phosphorous reduction and treatment of bacteria and nitrates. "In Wisconsin, we are leading the development of new water solutions. Our water technology partners -from our research labs to the many water-focused companies in our state-a… Continue Reading
06.06.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation Requiring Trump Administration to Release Buy American Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today introduced the Keep Buying American Act of 2018 (S. 3006) requiring the federal agencies covered by President Trump's April 2017 Buy American executive order to publicly release reports required by the executive order. These reports should contain recommendations to strengthen compliance with Buy American laws to protect American workers and manufacturers. They are not currently available to the public or to Members of Congress. "Presi… Continue Reading
06.06.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Secure Federal Investment in Wisconsin Infrastructure
Baldwin worked across party lines for transportation funding that supports Wisconsin businesses and workers $160 Million Federal Grant for I-94 Construction WASHINGTON, D.C. - After advocating for federal investments to improve Wisconsin infrastructure, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today applauded a $160 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant that will be awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to assist in funding construction of the I-94 North-South … Continue Reading
06.01.18
After Securing Federal Investments, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $2.4 Million Awarded to Wisconsin Communities to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After leading the effort to secure federal investments for local communities to address the opioid epidemic, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced that $2.4 million in federal grant funding is being delivered to Wisconsin counties and tribes to support local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. Senator Baldwin helped secure a two-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) totaling $15,273,876 for Wisconsin. This is the s… Continue Reading
06.01.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Bipartisan Colleagues to FCC: Wireless Coverage Map Falls Short
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, joined a bipartisan group of 30 senators in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to extend the challenge process for the map of eligible areas for Mobility Fund Phase II support. The FCC's presumptive eligibility map will help determine up to $4.53 billion in support for rural wireless broadband expansion over the next 10 years. "While you have noted that state… Continue Reading
05.31.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Deadline Extension for Farmers to Enroll in Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
Updated Dairy Margin Protection Program provides better resources for Wisconsin dairy farmers Farmers encouraged to contact local Farm Service Agency office for details WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of Senators urging Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to extend the June 1 deadline for re-enrollment in the Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP), which provides more cost-effective protections for Wisconsin dairy farmers. The USDA provided similar ext… Continue Reading
05.30.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Highlights Legislation to Boost Apprenticeships in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable discussion on apprenticeships with local businesses, workforce readiness leaders, labor and workers at PPG in Oak Creek to highlight her legislation that would invest in public-private partnerships, boost apprenticeship programs, and help close the skills gap. "In Wisconsin, I've seen how public-private partnerships can best address the workforce readiness challenges we face. Apprenticeships are a proven way to provide work… Continue Reading
05.29.18
In Sturgeon Bay and Kaukauna, Senator Baldwin Calls for Senate Vote on New Bipartisan Legislation to Fight the Opioid Crisis
STURGEON BAY AND KAUKAUNA, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin met with local law enforcement, first responders and community leaders in Sturgeon Bay and Kaukauna to discuss ways Washington can do more to support local efforts to fight illicit opioids, fentanyl and methamphetamine. "Washington needs to step up and be a stronger partner to help local communities fight this crisis. Our Senate health committee just passed bipartisan legislation to give our communities more resources to save liv… Continue Reading
05.26.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Resolution Opposing Trump-Pence Administration’s Radical Restriction on Family Planning Funds
Senators Baldwin, Murray and Gillibrand introduced a resolution opposing new domestic gag rule to restrict Title X family planning funds New restriction on family planning funds would undermine health care access for millions of patients Gag rule would interfere with the ability of providers receiving Title X funding to discuss the full range of reproductive care with patients WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor… Continue Reading
05.25.18
In Superior, Senator Baldwin Calls for Senate Vote on New Bipartisan Legislation to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
SUPERIOR, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable in Superior with law enforcement, first responders, health officials and community leaders and called for a Senate vote on new bipartisan legislation that she helped pass in the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. "Washington needs to step up and be a stronger partner to local communities fighting this epidemic," said Senator Baldwin. "No first responder should be unable to save a life because they don't… Continue Reading
05.24.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Support Agriculture Research and Innovation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, today introduced legislation to invest in public research to develop seed varieties that are tailored to regional growing conditions and consumer demand. The Seeds for the Future Act promotes the development of ready-to-use, regionally-adapted seed varieties and cultivars that meet the needs farmers face in their regions and unique growing conditions. This would give farmers more to… Continue Reading
05.24.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced legislation to fund critical water infrastructure projects in rural Wisconsin communities. The Rural Water Infrastructure Improvements Act would reauthorize and expand the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) grant and loan program that provides funding to states, local governments and tribes for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage and solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and business… Continue Reading
05.24.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Rural EMS Agencies
The SIREN Act would reauthorize $20 million annually Competitive first responder grants include funding for naloxone WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin helped introduce bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a federal grant program that directly supports rural emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in training and recruiting staff and purchasing equipment, including naloxone, needed to reduce opioid overdose-related deaths. "Rural communities have been hit hard by the opioid epi… Continue Reading
05.23.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Veterans Health Care Reforms Pass the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's bipartisan reforms passed the Senate as part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018 and will improve care for millions of veterans in Wisconsin and across the country. The bipartisan, bicameral VA MISSION Act is a major reform that establishes a new community health care program with a streamlined set of rules that places a veteran and their doctor at the center of health care decisions. It strengthens the VA by addressing workforce shortages that p… Continue Reading
05.23.18
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Fight Back Against Fraudulent Organic Imports, Ensure Fair Playing Field for American Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced legislation to combat imports of fraudulent organic products that undercut American farmers, in response to media reports and recommendations from the USDA Inspector General. Baldwin's legislation would protect U.S. consumers and farmers to ensure that all products marketed as organic uphold the strong standards necessary to bear that seal. "Wisconsin is home to the second-largest number of organic farms in the country, and they … Continue Reading
