Press Releases
After Push from Senator Baldwin, Senate Judiciary Committee Schedules Hearing for 7th Circuit Court Nominee Donald Schott
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last month, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin called on Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley to hold a hearing and advance Donald Schott's nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Wisconsin's seat on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is over six years old and is the longest-standing federal circuit court vacancy in the country. On April 12th, Senator Baldwin wrote to Grassley, "The people of Wisconsin and the entire Seventh Circuit des… Continue Reading
05.11.16
Bipartisan Legislation Cosponsored by Senator Baldwin Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to support first responders passed the Senate on Tuesday. The Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Act, introduced by Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), improves training and support for first responders to respond to incidents such as oil train derailments in Wisconsin and across the Country. "First responders put themselves in danger every day in order to… Continue Reading
05.10.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Vote to Pass the Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives vote on Tuesday to pass the Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act: "Today's vote in the House of Representatives is an important step forward for bipartisan VA reforms that I have been working to advance in Congress," said Senator Baldwin. "Our veterans and their families are facing the difficult challenges of physical injuries, addiction, PTSD and other mental illnesses. I have worked with medical pr… Continue Reading
05.06.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Treasury Department’s Decision to Reject Deep Pension Cuts for Workers and Retirees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded today's decision from the U.S. Treasury Department to reject cuts proposed by the Central States Pension Fund. If the Treasury Department approved the Central States application to reduce benefits, 25,000 Wisconsinites would have faced deep cuts in the pensions they have earned over a lifetime of work. "Hardworking people who build their future should never have to doubt their retirement security. Today's decision from the Treasury Departm… Continue Reading
05.06.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Tours Snap-on in Kenosha with Snap-on CEO Nick Pinchuk and AFT President Randi Weingarten
KENOSHA, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin toured Snap-on's Innovation Works facility in Kenosha with Snap-on Incorporated chairman and CEO Nick Pinchuk and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten. The visit highlighted the nationally-recognized education and job training partnership between Snap-on and Gateway Technical College "Career and technical education is one of the most effective vehicles for responding to the workforce readiness needs of business and industry," said S… Continue Reading
05.05.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and State Representative Cory Mason Tour 4K Preschool Program to Highlight Racine Promise Zone Application
RACINE, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) today toured the 4K Preschool Program at Living Faith Lutheran Church and held a discussion with Racine County leaders to highlight Racine's application to be a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Promise Zone. "I am proud to strongly support Racine's application to become a Promise Zone because we need to make sure our Wisconsin communities have opportunities to invest in their educ… Continue Reading
05.05.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Continues to Highlight the Need for Washington to Act on Opioid Addiction
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable this week in La Crosse at the Coulee Council on Addictions with local first responders, healthcare providers and community members to discuss Wisconsin's opioid and heroin epidemic. Senator Baldwin continued her call for Washington to act on legislation that provides emergency investments to address the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic that is devastating communities in Wisconsin and across the country. "Rhetoric is not enough to… Continue Reading
05.03.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Jason Simcakoski Memorial Act Continues to Move Forward
Baldwin reforms included as major piece of groundbreaking veterans legislative package to change culture at VA and enhance care and benefits Legislation would improve pain care at VA, provide stronger oversight, and address the problem of overprescribing practices WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today applauded the announcement by the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), of … Continue Reading
05.02.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representatives Ron Kind, Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan Call on Justice Department to Review Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI 3), Gwen Moore (D-WI 4) and Mark Pocan (D-WI 2) today called on the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct a review of Wisconsin's voter identification requirements and consider bringing a legal challenge or join litigation in Wisconsin's Eastern and Western District Courts. "The barriers these requirements have set up and the harmful impact they have had for many Wisconsin voters demonstrate that now i… Continue Reading
05.02.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Tours Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design to Highlight Importance of Apprenticeship Programs
MILWAUKEE, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today toured Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) to highlight the importance of apprenticeship programs and discuss MIAD's AIM High Wisconsin public-private partnership apprenticeship initiative. Prior to the tour of MIAD, Senator Baldwin led a roundtable discussion on apprenticeships with Milwaukee education, manufacturing and business leaders from MIAD, GE Healthcare, Colectivo Coffee, Cramer Krasselt and more. MIAD's AIM High Wisconsin i… Continue Reading
04.27.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislation to Invest in Fight Against Zika Virus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is supporting legislation that would provide the necessary investment to fight the spread of the Zika virus. More than 800 Americans have been infected with the Zika virus, including about 90 pregnant women, in 40 states, Washington, D.C., and 3 U.S. Territories. On April 13, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that the Zika virus does, in fact, cause microcephaly and other birth defects. "I believe Congress has a respo… Continue Reading
04.27.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Digital Coast Act Passes Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's bipartisan Digital Coast Act today passed through the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill to help coastal communities better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels and strengthen coastal economic development planning efforts now heads to the full Senate for consideration. The Digital Coast Act was introduced by Senator Baldwin and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) in November. The bill is also cosponsored by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) an… Continue Reading
04.26.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Tax Reform for Family Caregivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is supporting bipartisan tax reform legislation as a cosponsor of the Credit for Caring Act. "In so many instances, family caregivers put their financial security at risk to tend to the needs of their loved ones, many of whom require full-time assistance and care," said Senator Baldwin. "This bipartisan reform will provide family caregivers some much need tax relief." The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Michael Ben… Continue Reading
04.22.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Meets with Students and Recent Graduates at UW-Green Bay to Discuss New College Affordability Reform Legislation
GREEN BAY, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin met with students and recent graduates at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to discuss the student loan debt crisis and reform legislation she has introduced to make college more affordable. Last month, Senator Baldwin officially introduced the In The Red Act, a major reform to address college affordability and put America on a path toward debt-free college. "Higher education should be a path to prosperity, not a path into suffocating debt. But … Continue Reading
04.21.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Hosts Roundtable Discussion in Green Bay on the Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
GREEN BAY, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today hosted a roundtable in Green Bay to discuss the opioid and heroin epidemic. Senator Baldwin was joined by State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), as well as local leaders and community members. "Opioid and heroin abuse is an epidemic in Wisconsin that continues to grow at an alarming rate. I am proud to be working to advance legislation that provides a comprehensive approach to address the entire spectrum of addiction, from crisis to reco… Continue Reading
04.20.16
On the Heels of the Flint Water Crisis, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Introduction of “True LEADership Act” to Remove Lead from Pipes and Invest More in America’s Crumbling Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today joined U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and several Senate Democrats in introducing the Testing, Removal and Updated Evaluations of Lead Everywhere in America for Dramatic Enhancements that Restore Safety to Homes, Infrastructure and Pipes Act of 2016, or True LEADership Act (S.2821), a comprehensive plan that recommits the federal government to a critical role in water infrastructure investment, lead remediation and the strong drinking water pro… Continue Reading
04.20.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Energy Reforms
Reform includes legislation authored by Senator Baldwin Wisconsin energy leaders praise Baldwin's bipartisan provisions included in bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016, which cleared the Senate today by a vote of 85-12. The comprehensive legislation addresses issues of energy efficiency, infrastructure, supply, accountability, and land conservation. The reform package includes multiple pro… Continue Reading
04.18.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Encourages States to Expand Medicaid with New Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined several of her colleagues in introducing a new reform to ensure that states that choose to expand eligibility for Medicaid after 2014 may access the same level of federal matching funds as states that expanded earlier under the terms of the Affordable Care Act. The States Achieve Medicaid Expansion (SAME) Act of 2016 was introduced by Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Jon Tester (D-MT), Tammy Bald… Continue Reading
04.18.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Stands Up for Workers and Retirees, Demands Treasury Department Reject Deep Pension Cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has called on the U.S. Treasury Department to reject the proposed cuts to the Central States Pension Fund. If the Treasury Department approves the Central States application to reduce benefits, 25,000 Wisconsinites will face deep cuts in the pensions they have earned over a lifetime of work. "I believe that hardworking people who build their future should never have to doubt their retirement security," said Senator Baldwin. "I have heard the stories… Continue Reading
04.15.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Opening Statement at Senate Field Hearing in Pewaukee on Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
PEWAUKEE, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's opening remarks as prepared for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Field Hearing in Pewaukee, Wisconsin on the heroin and opioid epidemic are below: Thank you, Chairman Johnson, and thank you to all of the witnesses for being here today. Each of you are on the front lines of Wisconsin's heroin and opioid abuse crisis. For many, this issue has directly touched your family - so I look forward to hearing from you on how we ca… Continue Reading
