Press Releases
Senators to Newly Confirmed Deputy Attorney General: Appoint Special Prosecutor Immediately
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's confirmation, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and 12 other Senators in urging him to immediately appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Since Attorney General Jeff Sessions' has recused himself, Rosenstein is now responsible for leading the Department of Justice's investigation. "We write to request that you take immediate action … Continue Reading
04.26.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Introduction of “Buffett Rule” Tax Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the same day that President Donald Trump unveiled a tax overhaul proposal that would slash taxes for some of the wealthiest Americans and dramatically increase the national debt, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined the introduction of "Buffett Rule" legislation. The Paying a Fair Share Act would ensure that multi-million-dollar earners pay at least a 30 percent effective federal tax rate. The legislation would reduce the federal deficit by an estimated $38 billion over the ne… Continue Reading
04.26.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Coalition Urging Leader McConnell and Speaker Ryan to Focus on Funding for Opioid Crisis and Medical Research in Government Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and a group of 17 other Senators in calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to include a substantial increase in funds for the fight against the nation's opioid epidemic and additional investments in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the Continuing Resolution currently being negotiated in Congress to avert a government shutdown. The letter was… Continue Reading
04.26.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Cosponsors in Pressing for Senate Action on Buy America Legislation After President Trump Announces Support
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin led cosponsors of the Made in America Water Infrastructure Act in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Chairman John Barrasso calling on them act on the Buy America legislation. Last week, while visiting Wisconsin, President Trump was asked by local media if he supported Senator Baldwin's Buy America legislation. President Trump said "I do," and also said "I agree with her… Continue Reading
04.24.17
U.S. Senator Baldwin Announces Support for Agriculture Secretary Nominee Sonny Perdue, Pushes Trump Administration to Act on Restrictive Canadian Trade Barriers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced she will vote for Sonny Perdue for Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) today. Senator Baldwin also encouraged Perdue to visit Wisconsin and called for the Trump Administration to act on restrictive Canadian trade barriers that are hurting American dairy farmers and processors. "I'm pleased to vote for Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue today and I look forward to working together to strengthen Wisconsin's agricultural… Continue Reading
04.20.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Over $7.5 Million Federal Investment for Wisconsin to Address Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today applauded $7,636,938 in federal grant funding provided by the 21st Century Cures Act to help Wisconsin combat the opioid epidemic. Senator Baldwin led the effort to include major investments to fight the opioid epidemic in this bipartisan legislation. Once the funding became available for application, Senator Baldwin sent a letter to Governor Scott Walker encouraging him to apply for the federal funding and to put these investments to work. "… Continue Reading
04.18.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Trump’s Visit to Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on President Trump's visit to Wisconsin today: "I welcome President Trump's visit to Wisconsin today to highlight a top priority of mine. I've long called for President Trump to make good on his Buy America pledge and support my legislation to rebuild our infrastructure with American iron and steel. While today's Executive Order is a step forward, Wisconsin workers can't wait for studies and reports - we need real a… Continue Reading
04.17.17
Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Continued Broadband Deployment in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the bipartisan Senate Broadband Caucus, joined a group of 56 Senators in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to continue advancing broadband deployment in rural communities. In a letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly and Commissioner Clyburn, the Senators expressed concerns about the high cost of these critical services in many rural communities and stressed that more Americans should have the opportunity to purcha… Continue Reading
04.14.17
Senator Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Release Army Corps Brandon Road Study to Stop Spread of Asian Carp
Budget proposal to eliminate all funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and delaying actions to address Asian carp only raises further questions about the Administration's commitment to protecting our Great Lakes The letter was signed by Senate Great Lakes Task Force Members WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has joined 11 other Great Lakes Senators in calling on the Trump Administration to release a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study that recommends specific measure… Continue Reading
04.12.17
Senators Baldwin, Schumer and Gillibrand Call on Trump Administration to Act on Restrictive Canadian Trade Barriers Threatening American Dairy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have called on the Trump Administration to act on restrictive Canadian trade barriers that are hurting American dairy farmers and processors. The Senators sent a letter to Acting U.S. Trade Representative Stephen Vaughn, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Acting Secretary of Agriculture Michael Young, detailing the negative impact these unfair trade practices are having on America's dai… Continue Reading
04.11.17
As Tax Day Approaches, Senator Baldwin to Introduce Reform to Simplify Tax Filing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, along with ten other senators, will reintroduce the Tax Filing Simplification Act of 2017 to simplify and decrease the costs of the tax filing process for millions of American taxpayers. This year, taxpayers will spend an average of 13 hours preparing and filing their returns, and will pay $200 for tax preparation services - a cost equal to almost 10 percent of the average federal tax refund. "American taxpayers are forced to spend too much time a… Continue Reading
04.07.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation to Fully Restore Broadband Privacy Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, helped introduce legislation to restore broadband privacy rules. "We must expand consumer protection to include broadband privacy rules," said Senator Baldwin. "This reform well ensure that internet users are receiving the strong protections they deserve." The legislation reinstates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules which would have required internet service providers… Continue Reading
04.07.17
Bipartisan Reform Supported by Senator Baldwin to Fix VA Choice Program Passes Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation supported by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to fix the VA Choice Program for Wisconsin veterans passed Congress and is set to be signed into law. The bipartisan Veterans Choice Program Improvement Act is part of Senator Baldwin's 3-point plan to help veterans get the quality care they deserve in their own communities. The VA Choice Program was intended to help veterans receive timely and quality care in their own communities, outside of VA facilities. Howev… Continue Reading
04.07.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on U.S. Military Strikes in Syria
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on last night's U.S. military strikes in Syria: "The Assad regime's latest use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people is reprehensible and violates international law. The United States has taken a measured response, but I am concerned by the lack of a clear and comprehensive strategy for Syria and the region. I believe that the Administration must work with Congress as an equal partner regarding any addi… Continue Reading
04.06.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $12 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged in Summer Flooding in Northern and Western Wisconsin
Announcement comes after Senator Baldwin pushed for emergency relief following storms in July, August and September WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced $12,245,540 in Emergency Relief (ER) Funding and Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Funding from the Department of Transportation to repair roads and bridges damaged by last summer's severe storms and flooding in northern and western Wisconsin. "I saw firsthand the damage to our roads and bridges and… Continue Reading
04.06.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Fights for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Bipartisan Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today worked across party to lines to fight for full and fair funding that would help ensure EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will continue for years to come. Senator Baldwin sent a letter urging the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation Chair and Ranking Member to direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide essential air traffic and safety support services at major aviation events, including airshows, around the country in the Fiscal … Continue Reading
04.06.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch: "The people of Wisconsin want an impartial and independent Supreme Court justice who will make decisions that protect the constitutional rights and freedoms of all Americans - not stand for corporate special interests. I have deep concerns about Judge Gorsuch's troubling record of ruling against disabled students, including a ruling that was so far out of the mainstream the Sup… Continue Reading
04.06.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Existing Buy America Standards and Create More Jobs at Home
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) continued her efforts to promote strong Buy America standards by cosponsoring the Make It In America Act. This legislation, authored by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), closes loopholes in the current Buy American law so the federal government is spending American tax dollars to buy products made in America. This Act also holds federal agencies accountable for how they spend taxpayer dollars. The Buy American Act, which was passed in 1933, gi… Continue Reading
04.05.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to “Ban the Box” for Federal Hiring
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Fair Chance Act with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Rob Portman (R-OH). The legislation would prohibit federal employers and contractors from asking a job applicant about his or her criminal history until the final stages of the interview process. The bipartisan bill is being introduced in the House of Representatives today by Reps. Elijah Cummin… Continue Reading
04.05.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Hold China Accountable on Trade During Upcoming Summit
During Campaign, President Trump Promised to Get Tough on China "On Day One," Yet Has Taken No Meaningful Actions on China's Trade Cheating 12 Democratic Senators Press President Trump to Deliver for Workers With Deck Stacked Against Them WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Tammy Senator Baldwin today joined Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and 10 other Democratic Senators in sending a letter calling on President Trump to hold China accountable on trade during his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi. Duri… Continue Reading
