Press Releases
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Administration Announcement Giving Formerly Incarcerated a Fair Chance at Federal Employment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded today's announcement from the Obama Administration that aims to reduce potential discrimination against formerly incarcerated people in the hiring process for federal government employees. The announcement follows several states and cities that have been implementing "Ban the Box" polices to help people with records overcome the barrier to employment of having to "check the box" about a past felony conviction on a job application. In May, … Continue Reading
11.02.15
Baldwin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort Urging Robust Education Technology Funding in ESEA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA), Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and 14 of their Congressional colleagues have sent a letter to House and Senate education leaders urging that a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) maintain strong education technology provisions. The bicameral and bipartisan letter,… Continue Reading
10.31.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Tours Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative
MILWAUKEE, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today visited the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative (MHVI) to tour the non-profit's headquarters and highlight efforts to support Wisconsin's veterans, including the Homeless Veterans Welcome Home Act. "The Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative takes on the important and inspirational task of ensuring our veterans have the support networks and resources they need and deserve," said Senator Baldwin. "We have a shared responsibility to meet the nee… Continue Reading
10.30.15
Baldwin, Casey, Brown Take Action Against Childhood Poverty
New bill would set goal to eliminate child poverty in US in 20 years Wisconsin's child poverty rate ranks 21st in the nation WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Bob Casey and Sherrod Brown introduced the Child Poverty Act, which would establish a national target to reduce the number of children living in poverty in the United States - by half in the first 10 years, and completely eliminate in 20 years. According to bipartisan advocacy organization First Focus, in 2014, 18.1 … Continue Reading
10.30.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Budget
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committees, released the following statement regarding the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015: "For months, Senate Democrats called for bipartisan budget negotiations but Congressional Republicans ignored that call for compromise, so they have only themselves to blame for choosing a broken process and chaos that once again led us to the brink of a government default and shutdown. This bipartisan budget a… Continue Reading
10.29.15
Baldwin, Collins, Casey, Portman Lead Majority of Senate in Bipartisan Effort to Save Student Loan Program
Letter from 54 Senators urges Senate leadership to take up and pass bill to reauthorize Perkins Loan Program Critical lifeline for low-income students expired on September 30 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Robert Casey (D-PA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) have sent a bipartisan letter, cosigned by a majority of the Senate, to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Harry Reid urging them to take up and pass legislation to reauthorize the Perkin… Continue Reading
10.28.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds USDA Investment in Wisconsin Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today applauded a recent announcement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that USDA is awarding nearly $1.5 million in grants that will help more than 25 rural small businesses and agricultural producers in Wisconsin reduce energy usage and costs in their operations. The funding is for energy efficiency improvements and/or renewable energy systems. Through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), USDA is financing more than 1,100 projects in … Continue Reading
10.27.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges USDA to Invest in Research to Support Wisconsin Farmers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin led a call in support of research for local and regional crop varieties and animal breeds in an effort to strengthen American agriculture. In a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, Senator Baldwin was joined by a group of senators to highlight the need to invest in research into new varieties of plants and animal breeds to address the unique challenges faced by farmers in Wisconsin and across the country. "W… Continue Reading
10.27.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Obama Administration Efforts to Reduce Over-Testing in Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement regarding an announcement that the Obama Administration would be working with states to reduce over-testing in schools and make testing smarter. The actions being taken by the Department of Education are consistent with legislation sponsored by Senator Baldwin. In January, Senator Baldwin introduced the "Support Making Assessments Reliable and Timely… Continue Reading
10.26.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Resolution to Honor Major Lisa Jaster
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced a resolution with Senator Ron Johnson honoring Army Reserve Major Lisa Jaster. Jaster, a Wisconsin native who has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, is the first Army Reserve woman and mother to graduate from the prestigious Army Ranger School. Jaster is now the third woman ever to graduate from Army Ranger School since the program was established in 1950. Senators Baldwin and Johnson's resolution recognizes and honors Jaster's impress… Continue Reading
10.26.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces $14.2 Million in Federal Funding for Milwaukee Streetcar Lakefront Line
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the City of Milwaukee has been awarded $14.2 million in TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) for the Milwaukee Streetcar Lakefront Line. In May, Senator Baldwin sent a letter to U.S. DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx in support of the City of Milwaukee's TIGER grant application for construction of the Milwaukee Streetcar Lakefront Line. "This is a … Continue Reading
10.26.15
236,000 Wisconsinites to Face Massive Medicare Premium Hike Unless Congress Acts
Baldwin bill would prevent premium hike and keep financial burden off states State of Wisconsin will be forced to cover $29.3 million of the increase WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released detailed information regarding the direct impact that would be felt by Wisconsin residents if Congress does not prevent the looming massive Medicare Part B premium hike. Last week, Senator Baldwin joined Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden and Senate Democrats in introduci… Continue Reading
10.22.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senate Democrats Call on McConnell, Reid to Close Carried Interest Loophole
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin led a group of Senate Democrats in sending a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Harry Reid, urging both leaders to include a provision to close the carried interest loophole as part of a bipartisan budget agreement. Senator Baldwin was joined in sending the letter by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Al Franken (D-MN), Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Sheldon W… Continue Reading
10.21.15
Bipartisan Baldwin Effort to Save Perkins Loans Obstructed Once Again in Senate
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today went to the Senate floor for a second time to save the critical Federal Perkins Loan Program, which expired on September 30, 2015. Senator Baldwin took action with a "unanimous consent request" to fund the student loan program for one year, but Senator John McCain (R-AZ) objected on behalf of Senate Republican leadership. On September 30, Senator Baldwin led a bipartisan… Continue Reading
10.19.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Effort to Prevent Spike in Medicare Premiums
Medicare Part B Premiums and Deductibles Set for Dramatic Rise Next Year without Congressional Action Bill Would Keep Premiums and Deductibles Affordable for Millions of Seniors WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has joined Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden and Senate Democrats in introducing legislation that would protect Medicare beneficiaries and states from a sharp rise in Part B premiums and deductibles in 2016. The Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015 ensure… Continue Reading
10.16.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan Host Roundtable with Next Generation Researchers at UW-Madison
Baldwin and Pocan Highlight Bipartisan Next Generation Researchers Act PHOTOS: Baldwin and Pocan Joined by UW-Madison Researchers MADISON, WI - Today U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan joined University of Wisconsin-Madison in hosting a roundtable with young and early-stage researchers at the Waisman Center. Senator Baldwin and Representative Pocan heard directly from early-career researchers, who are facing the worst funding for research in 50 years. Senator Baldwi… Continue Reading
10.09.15
Senators Baldwin, Kaine, Portman, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create CTE Teacher Residency Programs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, along with U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), introduced the Creating Quality Technical Educators Act to expand the Higher Education Act's teacher residency grant program to help schools recruit and train high-quality CTE teachers. The Creating Quality Technical Educators Act would foster partnerships between high-needs second… Continue Reading
10.07.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement after the Senate passed the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 70-27: "There are measures in this bill that I have worked to include and support, like provisions from my Military Facilities Force Protection Act and investments in military vehicles manufactured in Oshkosh, but Senate Republicans have pursued the wrong path of funding gimmicks that shortchange our military and their families. "This… Continue Reading
10.07.15
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Department of Justice Grant for Madison Police Department to Develop Community Partnerships
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today applauded the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement of a $155,522 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation grant for the Madison Police Department (MPD). The funding will assist the MPD in efforts to create and maintain safer community environments in Southwest Madison neighborhoods by partnering with schools, local leaders and community organizations, including Common Wealth Development and Dane County Joining Forces for Families. Senator Baldwin… Continue Reading
10.07.15
Bipartisan Legislation Supported by Baldwin to Give Formerly Incarcerated a Fair Chance at Federal Employment Moves Forward
VIDEO: Senator Baldwin Speaks in Committee on Fair Chance Act to Ban the Box Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today applauded the passage of the Fair Chance Act through the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC). The Fair Chance Act is bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would give formerly incarcerated people a fairer chance at securing employment by prohibiting federal contractors and federal agencies from asking about the criminal history of a j… Continue Reading
