Statements and posts
40 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts
Demanded DHS halt efforts to assert federal control over 2026 midterm elections and undermine election integrity.
“We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the Constitutional authority of both Congress and states to administer elections and defy the directions of federal courts. As Secretary of Homeland Security, you have promoted the President’s…”
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NEWS: Baldwin Secures Return of Mental Health Help on 988 for LGBTQ Kids
Announced restoration of mental health services for LGBTQ youth on 988 crisis line.
“Suicide and mental health struggles touch every community across our state, and that’s why creating the 988 crisis lifeline to make sure help is there for everyone is one of my proudest accomplishments.”
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Voted against data center energy cost legislation, vowing to push stronger protections.
“This bill tries to sell the American people a bad bill of goods and take them for fools. This toothless legislation does not protect American families from increased energy costs and allows these huge AI data centers to pass on their energy bills to families and small businesses. Even worse, my colleagues are trying to…”
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Baldwin Statement on Sham Stock Trading Bill
Voted against congressional stock trading bill, citing insufficient restrictions on lawmakers.
“We are sent to Washington to do the people’s work and make their lives better, not to use our position of power to turn a profit. That’s why I have led by example – never trading a single stock since I have been in the Senate. I’ll continue fighting to root out corruption and stop politicians from enriching themselves…”
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Forced Senate vote on resolution to block Trump rule terminating ACA coverage for 2 million.
“Americans have been clear that they need lower health care costs. And what does President Trump do to respond? He pushes a policy that will cause out-of-pocket costs to skyrocket, reduce the benefits you get for the same plan, and terminate coverage for two million Americans.”
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Opposed Senate Republicans' vote to allow Trump's Affordable Care Act marketplace rule.
“For over a decade, President Trump and Congressional Republicans have tried and failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, without a plan to replace it for the 23 million Americans who rely on this program for insurance. So, they have turned to backdoor ways to chip away at the program and cause chaos for the Americans…”
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Baldwin Votes to Pass the Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act
Voted for bipartisan Protect College Sports Act setting national rules for student-athlete compensation.
“Wisconsin has an incredibly proud tradition of college sports. These young people learn lifelong skills, while also bringing pride to their schools and bringing our communities together.”
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Led Senate Democrats in letter demanding OMB halt plans to politicize NIH grant-making process.
“Decisions about which National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants to fund should be guided only by science, and what research is most likely to advance new treatments and cures, or the next breakthrough to save or improve a patient’s life. The Trump administration considering, at the highest level, an Executive…”
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Baldwin Proposal Providing Tax Relief for Victims of Scams and Disasters Passes House
Announced House passage of tax relief for scam and disaster victims.
“If you’ve been scammed out of your hard-earned savings or lost everything in a disaster, you shouldn’t then get stuck with a tax bill for money you don’t have.”
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Led 26 senators opposing Education Department rule allowing political defunding of school grants.
“This proposed rule is unnecessarily broad and vague, would undermine the stability of educational programs, and does nothing to improve educational outcomes for students.”
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Baldwin Blasts Trump’s Illegal $810 Million Impoundment
Criticized Trump's $810 million impoundment of congressionally mandated health and education funding.
“President Trump knows well what the law says – the one I wrote with my Republican colleagues – but he is blatantly breaking it and stealing the money from the American people. Money that is supposed to be invested in groundbreaking health care research, chronic disease screening, home nursing visits, fresh food, and…”
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WATCH: Baldwin Votes to End War in Iran, Bring Costs Down
Voted to end the war in Iran and criticized Republican opposition to the measure.
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Senator Baldwin Introduces New Bill to Stop Trump from Sending ICE, National Guard to Polls
Introduced bill to prohibit federal agents from interfering at polling places.
“Your vote is your voice in our Democracy – and to have your voice heard, you need to be able to safely cast your ballot without anyone getting in the way. But, after starting a war in Iran that is causing gas and grocery costs to skyrocket, undermining our farmers with trade wars, and cutting Medicaid by $1 trillion,…”
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Baldwin Raises Alarms on White House Further Politicizing NIH’s Lifesaving Research
Criticized White House plans to politicize NIH research grantmaking process.
“Instead of investing taxpayer funds based on the science and what experts think is the best bet for the next medical breakthrough, President Trump wants to pick and choose research projects based on his own political agenda. If implemented, this scheme means that if Donald Trump wants to target a scientist or…”
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Called on Republicans to act on AI regulation before midterm elections.
“Wisconsinites are expecting we roll up our sleeves and get to work – and my Republican colleagues need to hear that urgency and join me, not cave to Donald Trump or Big Tech. The bottom line is that AI needs to work for Wisconsinites and Americans should be in control of AI, not the other way around.”
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Demanded VA investigation into serious care failures and staffing issues at Tomah VA Medical Center.
“I write to express my grave concern regarding serious allegations about the treatment of veterans and conditions at the Tomah VA Medical Center. Employees at the Tomah VA contacted my office to report severe lapses in patient care at this facility. Their reports are specific and alarming. They include allegations of…”
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Called on FTC to investigate Amazon and Walmart for hiding Made in America products.
“We all share the goal of strengthening American manufacturing and small businesses through initiatives such as Made in USA labeling, all while ensuring consumers receive accurate information about where the products they buy are made.”
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WATCH: Baldwin Secures Commitment from Trump Admin to Restore 988 ‘Press 3’ in Coming Weeks
Secured Trump administration commitment to restore 988 suicide lifeline LGBTQ+ services by September.
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Demanded HHS release information on plans to divert healthcare research funding.
“Research funded by AHRQ grants has saved tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars in health care costs, but once again, instead of getting these funds provided by Congress out the door as is required by law, this administration is on track to impound these resources and kill lifesaving research.”
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Baldwin Releases Statement on Opposing the Clarity Act
Opposed Clarity Act for failing to prevent Trump's crypto self-dealing and protect tribal sovereignty.
“The American people expect their elected officials to serve the public, not their pocketbooks, but Republicans once again are refusing to stop President Trump from using his office to get rich quick. The Clarity Act also doesn’t adequately respect tribal sovereignty, allowing prediction market platforms to sidestep…”
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As Packers’ Season Kicks Off, Baldwin Calls for Passage of Her For the Fans Act
As the Green Bay Packers season kicks off Sunday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling for the passage of her For the Fans Act to ensure Wisconsin fans always have a free, live option to watch the Packers play.
“Regardless of where you live in Wisconsin, your political party, or who you pray to, we all root for the Green and Gold. We celebrate together, we commiserate together, and we always come back the next week to cheer on the Pack together.”
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Baldwin Urges Supreme Court to Block Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail-In Voting
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block President Trump’s unconstitutional Executive Order and U.S. Postal Service rule that attempts to restrict Wisconsinites’ ability to vote by mail…
“The President is trying to meddle in the elections because he knows that Americans are going to hold him accountable in November.”
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Baldwin Calls Out Trump’s Trade War with Canada as Tariffs Hit Wisconsin Dairy, Paper
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement as Canada placed retaliatory tariffs on key Wisconsin exports, including dairy and paper.
“In recent weeks, I’ve traveled to every corner of Wisconsin to hear about how Donald Trump’s chaotic tariffs and war in Iran have made it harder for small businesses to make ends meet. Now, President Trump has decided to make that situation even worse by starting a tit-for-tat trade war with our state’s biggest trading…”
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ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up Week 2 of the “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” Tour
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the second week of her “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” statewide tour with stops in Wausau, Green Bay, Monona, Waterloo, and the Twin Ports to meet with Wisconsinites and discuss how she is…
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Baldwin Blasts Trump Admin for Diverting Billions from Lifesaving Medical Research to Pentagon
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee that funds the National Institute of Health (NIH), blasted the Trump Administration after the…
“Donald Trump’s illegal war of choice in Iran is costing Americans billions of dollars in taxpayer funding and higher costs, and now he is raiding lifesaving medical research to find even more money for his out-of-control Department of Defense.”
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NEWS: Baldwin, Evers Celebrate Groundbreaking for Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Governor Tony Evers joined Wisconsin and Minnesota leaders to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Blatnik Bridge replacement project, which Senator Baldwin successfully secured more than…
“This is what happens when leaders roll up their sleeves, work together, and deliver for the people we represent.”
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ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up First Week of “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” Statewide Tour
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the first week of her “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” statewide tour with stops in Madison, Richland Center, La Crosse, Onalaska, and Eau Claire, meeting with Wisconsin families and small…
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Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are demanding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) thoroughly investigate Sysco’s proposed $29.1 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, over concerns that the deal could…
“If Sysco is allowed to buy up a major competitor, that leverage disappears, and the cost gets passed straight to diners. We're grateful to Senator Baldwin for pushing regulators to take a hard look at this deal before it hurts independent restaurants and the communities we support.”
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TOUR: Baldwin Launches “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” Statewide Tour
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is launching the “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” statewide tour to meet with Wisconsin families and small businesses and highlight how she is fighting to end the high costs and hardship that…
“My Republican colleagues and Donald Trump promised lower prices on Day One, but instead they’ve delivered higher costs at every turn and are creating chaos that is just making life harder for folks. This report shows that between their war of choice in Iran, reckless tariff policies, and slashing health care and food…”
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Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI), Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-39) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led their colleagues in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court in the case of St. Mary Catholic Parish v.
“Discriminating against anyone – let alone preschoolers – is simply wrong and betrays some of our most fundamental and enduring beliefs as Americans.”
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Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Denial of Disaster Aid for Wisconsin
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) backed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ appeal and called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to deny federal assistance to Wisconsin communities recovering and building back after…
“Had hazard mitigation taken place after the first disaster, many of the damages for the current disaster declaration would have been avoided and taxpayer dollars saved.”
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Baldwin, Evers Secure Over $140 Million for Passenger Rail Serving Wisconsin, Midwest Rail Routes
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers successfully secured over $140 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to update up to 41 passenger locomotives, which serve Amtrak’s Midwest and Pacific…
“Amtrak connects Wisconsinites and visitors to communities across our state and is a wonderful way to see all that Wisconsin has to offer.”
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Trump from Hiding Troop Deaths and Injuries from Iran War
As the Trump Administration attempts to hide the true cost of the Iran war from the American people, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act to stop President…
“Donald Trump launched an unpopular war of choice wholly unprepared, and now he is doing everything he can to lie and deceive the American people about its consequences. This war has sent costs skyrocketing, taken the lives of 18 American service members, and wounded hundreds more”
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U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 28 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Department’s…
“The American people deserve a healthcare system informed by the best available evidence. They deserve research that makes their care safer, more effective, and more affordable. Congress has provided the resources to support this vital work. It is your responsibility to ensure these resources are used as intended.”
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and the entire bipartisan Wisconsin Congressional delegation called on the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Wisconsin’s request to assist the state in…
“The tornado ripped roofs from homes and businesses, hollowed out houses, reduced some structures to little more than their exterior walls, overturned vehicles, snapped trees, and brought down utility poles and power lines. Debris was scattered across neighborhoods and highways, roadways became impassable, families were…”
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Baldwin Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Combat Maternal Health Crisis, Support Mothers and Babies
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues to reintroduce the Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation’s maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue…
“Comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care shouldn’t be a luxury, but right now cost, workforce shortages, and decades of underinvestment in women’s health are putting moms and babies at risk. And, these roadblocks are even worse for Black women in our communities. If we want to give every child and their family a fair…”
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdraw their proposal to roll back drinking water protections – which, if finalized, would remove federal public health limits on…
“Safe drinking water is not a partisan issue. Families across the country expect that when they turn on the tap, their water is safe to drink. Congress enacted the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure EPA relies on the best available science to protect public health—not to weaken existing protections once the science has…”
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Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Head Start
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education, released the following statement after the Trump Administration’s latest attack on Head…
“Wisconsin families in every part of our state struggle to find quality, affordable childcare – with parents driving hours or simply quitting their jobs so their kids have somewhere safe to play, learn, and grow. Head Start is a lifeline for working families, but since Donald Trump took office, his administration has…”
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Baldwin, Moran Roll Out Comprehensive Bill to Reform and Strengthen 340B Drug Discount Program
Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) led their colleagues, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Boozman (R-AK), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) – members of the Senate 340B Bipartisan…
“The 340B program was designed to help hospitals and clinics that help the most vulnerable Americans get the medications they need. However, to make sure that Wisconsinites can continue to receive the care they need, we need to bring some real accountability and transparency to the program.”
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Baldwin Demands Military Release Its Investigation into Iranian Attack that Killed 6 Servicemembers
Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding the U.S. military release its investigation into a March drone strike on a U.S. military post at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait that killed six servicemembers and injured dozens of others.
“Public reporting said that U.S. Army Central has conducted an investigation into the attack and has shared those initial findings with the families of the soldiers killed.”