Press Releases
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on House Leadership to Delist Gray Wolf Before They Leave Town
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is calling on House Leadership to act on legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List before they adjourn the congressional session for the year. Currently, the House is on track to adjourn for the year this week without acting to delist the Western Great Lakes population of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. In a letter to Congressional Leadership, Baldwin urges them to finish this important work and schedule ti… Continue Reading
12.07.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on U.S. Air Force Announcement of the Wisconsin Air National Guard's Truax Field as a Finalist for Deployment of New Fighter Jets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement today in response to an announcement from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) that the Wisconsin Air National Guard's Truax Field has been named a finalist for the deployment of new fighter jets: "We are proving ourselves to be a very strong competitor and I am going to continue my work being a leading advocate for the 115th Fighter Wing at Truax," said Senator Baldwin. "I have been proud to play a lead role with the Wisconsin… Continue Reading
12.07.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Major Bipartisan Health Care Innovation Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today voted for the 21st Century Cures Act. The bipartisan health care innovation legislation includes actions championed by Senator Baldwin, including $1 billion in funding to fight the opioid epidemic and stronger support for our next generation of researchers. Senator Baldwin released the following statement after the legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 94-5: "This bipartisan legislation includes many reforms I championed, including my eff… Continue Reading
12.06.16
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Sherrod Brown and Bob Casey Introducing ‘Buy America’ Amendment to Water Infrastructure Bill, Call on Republican Leaders to Take Action
Republican House leadership removed the Buy America reform, which previously passed the Senate by 95-3 Senators call on Republican leaders to reinsert provision or schedule immediate vote on amendment Baldwin: "Our American manufacturers and workers deserve a solid commitment from us and I'm not giving up this fight to build a made in America infrastructure." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Bob Casey (D-PA) today announced that they will int… Continue Reading
12.06.16
Baldwin and Senators: We Need Swift Action to Address Outsourcing of American Jobs, Announce Intent to Introduce Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and a group of Senators from manufacturing-heavy states to urge the leadership of the next Congress to quickly consider legislation to penalize companies outsourcing American jobs and encourage investments in the United States. Baldwin, Donnelly and Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Bob Casey (D-PA) announced they plan to introduce legislation during the next Congress, wh… Continue Reading
12.05.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Removal of ‘Buy America’ Reform in Water Infrastructure Bill
Baldwin's 'Buy America' reform removed by Republican House Leadership "By removing my Buy America standard, Speaker Ryan and House Republicans are embracing the status-quo in Washington." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on the removal of her 'Buy America' reform from the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by Republican House Leadership: "By removing my Buy America standard, Speaker Ryan and House Republicans are embracing the status-qu… Continue Reading
12.05.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President-elect Trump to Take a Stand for ‘Buy America’ Reform in Water Infrastructure Bill
Baldwin's 'Buy America' reform threatened by House Republicans "American workers should build our infrastructure with American products, and taxpayers' money should not be spent on Chinese iron and steel." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today called for President-elect Donald Trump to take a stand against an effort by Speaker Paul Ryan and Congressional Republicans to pull a 'Buy America' reform she included in a water infrastructure bill that passed the Senate in Septemb… Continue Reading
11.30.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Gus Bilirakis Host Roundtable with Veterans Care Stakeholders and Simcakoski Family
In July, bipartisan VA reforms named after Wisconsin Marine veteran Jason Simcakoski were signed into law by President Obama "Realizing the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act" roundtable addresses the opioid crisis and quality pain care for veterans VIDEO AVAILABLE WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) led a roundtable dialogue titled "Realizing the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act" to address the opioid crisi… Continue Reading
11.30.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Releases Statement on Nomination of Wealthy Insider with Deep Roots on Wall Street for Treasury Secretary
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on President-elect Trump's nomination of hedge fund manager Steven Mnuchin for United States Secretary of the Treasury: "The Republican establishment now owns Washington and this is more proof that Wall Street, big banks, hedge funds and billionaires will be writing the rules to make a rigged system work for them. This is another broken promise from Donald Trump to 'drain the swamp' in Washington and not the change h… Continue Reading
11.29.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Digital Coast Act Unanimously Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's bipartisan Digital Coast Act has unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation will help shoreline communities along the Great Lakes better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels and strengthen economic development planning efforts continues to move forward and now heads to the House for consideration. The bipartisan Digital Coast Act was introduced by Senator Baldwin and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) last year. The Digital Coast… Continue Reading
11.29.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Resolution Urging Trump to Comply with Constitution by Truly Severing Relationship with Private Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joins Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) in introducing a resolution stating the sense of Congress that President-elect Trump should follow the precedent established by prior presidents and convert his assets to simple, conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts managed by an independent trustees, or take other equivalent measures in order to ensure compliance with the United States Constitution. The resolution notes that in the absence of such action… Continue Reading
11.29.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Reform to Increase Access to High Quality Health Care in Rural Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today voted for the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act, which passed the Senate with a vote of 97-0. The bipartisan legislation will support rural Wisconsin communities by promoting innovative continuing education for health providers to improve quality care. "Many Wisconsinites in rural communities face challenges in accessing the high-quality health care they need," said Senator Baldwin. "I voted for this bipartisan reform to prom… Continue Reading
11.23.16
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jeanne Shaheen, Ed Markey, and Joe Donnelly Call for Investments to Fight Opioid Epidemic in 21st Century Cures Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) are calling for investments to fight the opioid epidemic to be included in the 21st Century Cures Act, which is under consideration for passage during the Lame Duck session. "This epidemic knows no political party. Substance use, misuse, and use disorders are national problems that continue to cripple our communities. Our law enforcement, health care system, families, and state… Continue Reading
11.18.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Tours Advanced Wisconsin Battery Manufacturer Silatronix
MADISON, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today toured Silatronix headquarters to highlight our advanced Made in Wisconsin economy and congratulate the manufacturer on their recently awarded $3.7M Office of Naval Research (ONR) contract. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Baldwin has championed the ONR program that is supporting Silatronix's pioneering work. "Here at Silatronix, I'm seeing firsthand how we can work together to build a next-generation, advanced manufac… Continue Reading
11.18.16
U.S. Senators Baldwin and Capito Recognize American Education Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the goals and ideas of American Education Week. The resolution urges the people of the United States to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all those who work together to educate children. "American Education Week is an opportunity for us to reflect on and celebrate our public education system and those who do the hard work of educ… Continue Reading
11.18.16
AARP Presents U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin with ‘Champion for the 50+’ Legislative Leadership Award
MADISON, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today was presented with the AARP's 'Champion for the 50+' Legislative Leadership Award by AARP Wisconsin staff and volunteers to recognize her commitment to supporting and improving the lives of family caregivers with the bipartisan RAISE Family Caregivers Act (S.1719). "I am honored to receive this award from AARP and their members across the country and throughout Wisconsin. This effort is especially personal to me, as I was raised by my maternal g… Continue Reading
11.17.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Financial Assistance for Families and Communities in Central Wisconsin Affected by Flooding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded an announcement from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC) that it will expand the counties it is currently assisting with its $500,000 Community First® Disaster Relief Program to include central Wisconsin communities impacted by the severe storms, flash flooding, and mudslides that occurred on September 21-22, 2016. Grants of $5,000 are available to eligible households and small businesses located in the central Wisconsin areas… Continue Reading
11.17.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Mayor Tom Barrett Announces $6 Million for Workforce Development to Employ Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett today announced a $6 million America's Promise Job-Driven grant from the Department of Labor has been awarded to Employ Milwaukee and Midwest Urban Strategies, an alliance of 11 urban Midwest workforce boards, to grow their workforce development programs. "As the demand for a highly skilled workforce continues to grow, we need to ensure that our workforce is getting the education and skills they need to fill those jobs, … Continue Reading
11.17.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President-Elect Trump to Keep His Promise to Make Washington Work for Wisconsin, Not Wall Street
Close the revolving door between Wall Street and Washington "Don't appoint foxes to guard the hen house." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today sent a letter to President-Elect Trump, calling on him to keep his promise to make Washington work for Wisconsin by closing the revolving door between Wall Street and Washington and not appointing "foxes to guard the hen house." "You have made a promise to 'drain the swamp' in Washington by reducing the influence of special interests… Continue Reading
11.15.16
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Gold Star Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted in support of the Gold Star Families Voices Act (H.R.4511). The legislation will allow the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project to collect video and audio recordings of biographical histories from the immediate family members of service men and women who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service. Currently, only living veterans are able to contribute to the Veterans Oral History Project, which exc… Continue Reading
