Michael Baumgartner
U.S. Representative · WA-5 · Republican
Statements and posts
102 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 102 statements
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Baumgartner Releases Healthy Forests Incentives Act to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Released bill to reduce wildfire risk through forest stewardship and timber harvesting incentives.
“Today, many of our Western forests have up to 7 times thicker tree density than they did 100 years ago”
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Announced hiring opportunity for veteran or military family member as congressional aide.
“This program offers a unique opportunity to serve the veterans and military families of Eastern Washington while gaining invaluable experience working with government agencies”
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Called on Washington governor to adopt Education Freedom Tax Credit program.
“One of our proudest accomplishments this Congress is creating the Education Freedom Tax Credit, allowing taxpayers to direct up to $1,700 toward scholarships that help students succeed”
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Praised Dell family's $250 million contribution to Childhood Investment Accounts.
“I want parents to know what’s available to their children and how these accounts work”
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Welcomed State Department funding for Washington State University animal health research.
“Animal diseases, like the New World screwworm, threaten farmers’ livelihoods, our food supply and the prices families pay at the grocery store. I welcome the State Department’s long-term, strategic investment in advancing research that protects livestock and strengths food security”
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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.”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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Retirement of Spokane County Clerk Tim Fitzgerald
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Spokane County Clerk Tim Fitzgerald on his upcoming retirement after a lifetime defined by service. Oftentimes, county clerks and other local and government officials get overlooked, but they shouldn't be. Having a good county clerk matters, and Tim Fitzgerald was…
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Bipartisan Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act Clears Key Committee Hurdle
Advanced bipartisan bill to address salmon predation by marine mammals in Pacific Northwest.
“I am pleased the House Natural Resources Committee voted in a bipartisan manner to advance my bill”
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a legend in Washington State University Cougars' athletics, former head football coach, Bill Doba, who passed away last week at the age of 85. Bill was a great man and a great football coach, a longtime defensive coordinator, and 5-year head coach for the Cougars…
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Baumgartner Introduces Bill to Ban Wildfire Betting
Introduced bill to prohibit betting markets from listing wildfire event contracts.
“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”
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Eastern Washington Wildfire Resource Kit
Provided wildfire preparedness and safety resources for Eastern Washington constituents.
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Introduced bill to deny U.S. entry to foreign officials who discriminate against American companies.
“American companies should compete abroad on the strength of their products—not against foreign bureaucrats determined to tilt the playing field”
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Baumgartner Issues Statement on Final Passage of FY27 NDAA
Praised FY27 NDAA passage and secured $5 million for munitions technology.
“I am proud to support the passage of the NDAA and stand with the brave men and women who wear our nation’s uniform”
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Baumgartner Votes to Pass the Stop Insider Trading Act
Voted to pass Stop Insider Trading Act preventing congressional stock trading.
“I am proud to support this important legislation to prevent members of Congress from profiting off stock trades”
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WA Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan NW Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to manage sea lion predation on endangered Pacific Northwest salmon.
“This bill is a compromise to bring in a larger portion of our state and tribal partners into this process, as well as provide common-sense updates to the rules”
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Announced $20.8 million DOT grant for Spokane Valley interchange project to improve freight mobility.
“This is a major win for Spokane Valley and for freight mobility across Eastern Washington”
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One Year of Putting Working Families First
Commemorated one-year anniversary of Working Families Tax Cuts law.
“One year ago, we delivered historic tax relief for working families, seniors, and small businesses”
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Baumgartner Mans the Washington State Booth after Gov. Ferguson Decided NOT to Participate
Manned Washington State booth at Great American State Fair after governor declined to participate.
“Washington is an incredible state, and it’s disappointing that Governor Ferguson chose not to showcase it at the Great American State Fair”
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Baumgartner Introduces Power and Water for Families Act – H.R.9419
Introduced bill requiring data centers to pay full cost of power and water infrastructure.
“America must win the AI race, but working families should not be forced to subsidize it”
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Baumgartner Backs House Action to Crack Down on Fraud and Protect Taxpayers
Praised House passage of anti-fraud measures to prevent improper federal payments.
“College tuition is already out of control, and financial aid is supposed to help real students pursue an education”
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Baumgartner Votes to Fund Border Security
Voted for Secure America Act providing $69.55 billion to fund border security through ICE and CBP.
“Congress has a responsibility to protect the American people and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used for their intended purpose”
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Baumgartner Statement on Ukraine
Opposed Ukraine Support Act in current form, citing bypassed committee process.
“Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine has caused extraordinary suffering and must not be allowed to end without consequences for Vladimir Putin’s regime”
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