Statements and posts
7 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Requested federal Major Disaster Declaration for Eastern Washington wildfires.
“It’s important that if the federal government is going to be helping states like Washington, it’s important that states like Washington be doing everything they can to have healthy forests.”
Eastern Washington Wildfires RecoveryDisaster ResponseAI-read
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Advanced bill through committee to hold foreign officials accountable for discriminating against U.S. companies.
“American companies should not be unfairly targeted or subjected to discriminatory treatment by foreign governments, and that is especially important for companies from Washington state like Coupang, Microsoft and Amazon.”
CommerceAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9834
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Announced $2.24 million federal grant to Spokane County for Fairchild Air Force Base transportation access.
“This is a major win for the operational resilience of Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB), the beating heart of the Spokane community.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Baumgartner Applauds Passage of The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Celebrated passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act requiring AM radio in all vehicles.
“AM radio remains a critical tool for keeping Americans informed, especially when severe weather, wildfires, or other emergencies disrupt our normal communications.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Bipartisan Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act Clears Key Committee Hurdle
Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s (WA-05) bipartisan Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 was approved by the House Natural Resources Committee by a voice vote.
“I am pleased the House Natural Resources Committee voted in a bipartisan manner to advance my bill.”
Mentions H.R. 9621
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Baumgartner Introduces Bill to Ban Wildfire Betting
Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) introduced the Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act (H.R. 10109), legislation to prohibit prediction-market platforms from listing or clearing contracts that allow speculators to profit from…
“We’ve already had enough problems with arsonists causing wildfires in Eastern Washington, we don’t need betting markets giving potential big financial incentives to start fires.”
Mentions H.R. 10109
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Eastern Washington Wildfire Resource Kit
It’s important to be aware of the wildfires that break out and how to stay safe.