Press Releases
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces She Will Not Support Congressman Tom Price’s Confirmation for Secretary of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today released the following statement announcing she will oppose Congressman Tom Price's confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): "President Trump's nominee, Congressman Tom Price, has a long record of spearheading legislation that would end Medicare as we know it and increase costs for seniors. This nominee has supported plans to … Continue Reading
01.23.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces She Will Not Support Mike Pompeo Confirmation for CIA Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement announcing she will oppose President Trump's nomination of Mike Pompeo for CIA Director: "I voted against the PATRIOT Act more than a decade ago because I believed it would open the door to government overreach. Since then, we have seen that secret, domestic surveillance programs have crossed the line and infringed on people's privacy. "President Trump's nomination of Congressman Mike Pompeo for CIA Director … Continue Reading
01.23.17
Following Additional Concerns on Congressman Price’s Financial Transactions, Baldwin and Senate Democrats Call For SEC Investigation Into Potential Violations of STOCK Act and Insider Trading Laws
Congressman Price, nominee for Secretary of HHS, raised further concerns about his financial transactions at last week's Senate HELP Committee hearing-LINK In new letter, Senator HELP Democrats call on SEC for formal investigation Today's letter follows several requests made by Democrats and government watchdog organizations for the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate potential violations-LINK Senate HELP Committee Dems: "The American people deserve a Secretary of Health and Human… Continue Reading
01.23.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin: “Let's talk about numbers we can all agree on.”
20 percent of Wisconsin's public roads and 14 percent of bridges are in need of repair Bipartisan effort needed to rebuild Wisconsin's crumbling infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the need for a bipartisan effort to rebuild Wisconsin's crumbling infrastructure: "Instead of debating about the number of people at the inauguration, let's talk about numbers we can all agree on: The number of roads and bridges that need to be fixe… Continue Reading
01.23.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Withdraw from TPP and Announcement of NAFTA Renegotiation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on President Trump's executive order to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and announcement of his intentions to begin renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): "TPP is an unfair trade deal that would further stack the deck against American workers. Instead of creating an even playing field, TPP accelerates the global race to the bottom in worker pay. By eroding Buy America… Continue Reading
01.23.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces She Will Not Support Betsy DeVos’ Confirmation for Secretary of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement announcing she will oppose President Trump's nomination of Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education: "Wisconsin has a long and proud tradition of supporting quality public education for every student. In fact, from our beginning in 1848, the state constitution provided for a free education for all children in the state. This is a tradition I have a deep respect for and have worked to move forward. It is very impo… Continue Reading
01.20.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Her Support of General James Mattis’ Nomination to be Secretary of Defense and General John Kelly’s Nomination to be Secretary of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statements announcing her support for two national security confirmations that will be voted on in the U.S Senate today. Statement on General James Mattis' confirmation to be Secretary of Defense: "I have deep respect for General Mattis' impressive and dedicated military service to our country. As a leader of American military forces, I believe he knows firsthand the sacrifices our service members and their families are… Continue Reading
01.19.17
Baldwin, Stabenow, Warren, Merkley and Markey Introduce Legislation to Withdraw from TPP
Senators hold President-elect Trump accountable to American workers Trump pledged to withdraw from TPP on first day of presidency, legislation would require U.S. withdrawal from TPP WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced legislation to require the President to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to withdraw from TPP… Continue Reading
01.17.17
Senators Baldwin, Franken, Warren: Delay Tom Price Hearing Until Ethics Concerns are Investigated & Resolved
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Al Franken (D-MN) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) said allegations that Congressman Tom Price participated in questionable stock trading should be resolved before his nomination hearing to become Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) moves forward. At the moment, the hearing is scheduled to begin tomorrow morning in the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, of which all three Senators are members. In the past fe… Continue Reading
01.14.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Awarded Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service from Secretary Eric Fanning
Secretary of the Army awards decoration to those who provide distinguished service and make substantial contributions to the accomplishment of the Army's missions (VIDEO, PHOTOS) WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was awarded the Department of the Army's Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service. Senator Baldwin was presented the award by Army Secretary Eric Fanning in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. "It is my privilege to represent the many dedicated Wisconsinites serving in Am… Continue Reading
01.13.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Young Wisconsinites to Discuss Republican Plan to Take Away Affordable Health Care for Young Students and Workers
GREEN BAY, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined young Wisconsinites for a conversation at Kavarna Coffeehouse about the Republican plan to take affordable health care away from young students and workers. Senator Baldwin talked with young adults who are allowed to stay on their parents' insurance plans because of the Affordable Care Act. "I'm proud to champion a reform that allows young people to stay on their parents' insurance until age 26," said Senator Baldwin. "Young adults, like … Continue Reading
01.13.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces She Will Oppose Senator Jeff Sessions’ Nomination for U.S. Attorney General
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement announcing she will oppose President-elect Trump's nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions for United States Attorney General: "America has made great progress over the last eight years with an Administration that has taken seriously a shared responsibility to pass on to the next generation a country that is more equal, not less equal. "Every American citizen deserves a government that is as good as they are a… Continue Reading
01.12.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Stands Up for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
Senator Baldwin's DAIRY PRIDE Act fights back against non-dairy products that are mislabeled as milk, yogurt and cheese Dairy farmers and producers from across Wisconsin applaud the reform WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin stood up for Wisconsin dairy farmers and introduced legislation today to combat the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products. The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday… Continue Reading
01.11.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement After Commerce Committee Hearing on Nomination of Elaine Chao for Secretary of the Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation nomination hearing for Elaine Chao, President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary of the Department of Transportation designee: "Given Ms. Chao's previous opposition to 'Buy America' requirements, I have had serious concerns about her commitment to a top priority of mine. I have fought hard to advance 'Buy America' provisions because I strongly believe Am… Continue Reading
01.11.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Amendment to Oppose Legislation that Would Make Young Americans Sick Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced an amendment to protect the Affordable Care Act's benefits for young adults, including the reform that allows young people to stay on their parents' health plan until age 26. "As someone who didn't have access to quality health insurance until my twenties, I was proud to champion this reform that allows young people to stay on their parents' insurance until age 26 during my time in the House of Representatives," said Senator Baldwi… Continue Reading
01.11.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Disclosure of Trump Cabinet Nominees’ Golden Parachute Bonus Payouts
As President-elect Trump is set to hold press conference, Senators urge his cabinet nominees to disclose their potential conflicts of interest "The American people cannot afford to have industry insiders writing their own rules to make a rigged system worse." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin led a group of her colleagues in sending President-elect Trump a letter calling for his cabinet nominees to disclose any payments they may receive from former employers that is contingent upo… Continue Reading
01.10.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Amendment to Prohibit ACA Repeal from Increasing the Deficit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has offered an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 budget being considered in the Senate that would prohibit the Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act from increasing the deficit. "This budget process was created for deficit reduction-which the Republican majority claims to care so much about," Senator Baldwin said. "Rather than reduce our debt, Republicans are choosing to fast track tax breaks to those at the top, take people's health car… Continue Reading
01.09.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Amendment to Protect Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, today, joined Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN.), and 16 Senate Democrats in introducing an amendment to protect Medicare and Medicaid from the budget reconciliation process. "Medicare and Medicaid are essential pillars of our health care system that have served Wisconsin families well for decades. The people of Wisconsin did not send me to Washington to take their health care away, so I will continue to fight efforts to p… Continue Reading
01.09.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Democrats Introduce Bill to Require President and Vice President to Fully Divest Personal Financial Conflicts of Interest
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Democratic members of Congress in introducing the Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2017 in the United States Senate and House that would require the President and Vice President to disclose and divest any potential financial conflicts of interest. It also would require presidential appointees to recuse themselves from any specific matters involving the President's financial conflicts of inter… Continue Reading
01.05.17
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senators Introduce Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Seniors
Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow for Medicare to negotiate best possible price of prescription drugs; Current law only allows for bargaining by pharmaceutical companies and bans Medicare from doing so Legislation would help cut costs for nearly 41 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D and boost Medicare savings WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the start of the new Congress, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeanne Shahee… Continue Reading
