Tony Evers' budget proposal, Why Shelia Stubbs' nomination to lead Dane County Human Services is facing controversy, Loss of Everyday Kitchen in Madison has landlords looking for new tenant, One of the top U.S. Netflix shows right now has a Wisconsin connection, Brothers opening restaurant where Angelo's was in Monona, Professional volleyball league picks Madison for team, and community investment, A unanimous 'no': Shelia Stubbs' Dane County Human Services bid gets rejected in 1st vote, UW-Madison's newest recreation gym, complete with nap pods and a rock climbing wall, opens Monday, Man sought in woman's death fled country with their 6-year-old daughter, police say. His pay was not reduced. (Senate), 2016 Jul-Sep Tammy Baldwin Quoted in . Finance and Financial Sector (6%) These companies are looking to control the narrative and shut down anyone that disagrees with them. A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. (House), 2012 Nov-Dec (House), 2008 Apr-Jun Each dot is a member of the Senate Baylor previously worked for former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, a Wisconsin Democrat, for a decade. Leading the review was Democratic heavy-hitterMarc Elias. Baldwin paid her congressional staff a total of $1,044,671 in 2011. Get breaking news alerts and more from Roll Call in your inbox or on your iPhone. A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes. (House), 2005 Oct-Dec We are excited to now be on Mastodon, a social network developed by and for its users. JOBS Act of 2023 Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2023. A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2023, and ending on February 1, 2023, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery. Turning Point Action is fighting to ensure the right to free speech across all forms of media and terminating bias censorship by Big Tech. She is 61 years old. She said that after the USA TODAY report about Baldwin's inaction, Baylor and other Baldwin aides participated in a conference call on Jan. 20 to develop a media response. DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act. "Mistakes were made, and I'm taking the action that I need to assure the people of Wisconsin that we are not going to make these mistakes again, and I'll renew my reputation for excellent casework," she told USA TODAY. Senator Tammy Baldwin has sent a letter to VA Interim Under Secretary for Health and lead investigator, Dr. Carolyn Clancy, calling for the VA to address a number of serious concerns over the course of their examination Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act. RESOLUTION Congratulating the National Treasury Employees Union on its 85th anniversary and commending the dedication shown Federal employees and continued service provided by the National Treasury Employees Union and the members of the National Treasury Employees Union. Tammy Baldwin Contact & Bio Information. Senator Baldwin's legislation would create new federal-state partnerships to provide two years of tuition-free access to community or technical college programs. We are also still on Instagram at @govtrack.us posting 60-second video summaries of legislation in Congress. Baldwin said she was disciplining rather than firing Murat, Helbick and Hill because the review did not find evidence of deliberate wrongdoing. Baldwin was raised by her grandparents in West Madison, Wisconsin. You are encouraged to reuse any material on this site. Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act. Offices. If your issue is time-sensitive, please call 202-224-5653 to speak with a member of my staff. A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes. (House), 2012 Apr-Jun Senator Tammy Baldwin's former Deputy State Director has officially filed an ethics complaint against the Wisconsin democrat, accusing the Senator of firing and demoting staffers in an effort to cover up mishandling of a whistleblower complaint about a Wisconsin VA hospital. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans, and for other purposes. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. (Senate), 2017 Jul-Sep In 1998, Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District shattered the state's glass ceiling and elected Tammy as the state's first female member of Congress and the nation's first openly gay challenger sent to Congress. A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin) at United States Senate for 10 years. Thank you for joining the GovTrack Advisory Community! A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release. JOINT RESOLUTION Removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. (Senate), 2014 Jan-Mar RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of February through February 25, 2023, as National FFA Week, recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world and in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the National FFA Organization. (House), 2001 Jul-Sep U.S. (Senate), 2021 Jul-Sep from Jan 3, 2019 to Apr 27, 2023. "What I recall being told is that there were significant concerns that our VA casework was not being handled well," she said. (Senate), 2022 Jul-Sep Capitol Office Madison Office Eau Claire Office Green Bay Office La Crosse Office Ladysmith Office Milwaukee Office. A bill to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union. WASHINGTON Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Friday she is disciplining her chief of staff and two other aides for failing to take appropriate action on complaints about improper care of veterans at the Veterans Affairs' medical center in Tomah where a veteran died in August. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a grant program to assist with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products, and for other purposes. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". "This external report didn't find anything willful or unethical," she said. (House), 2011 Jan-Mar (House), 2011 Oct-Dec A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples, and for other purposes. Overall, . Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Provide Information on Political Appointees Serving in Key Drug Policy Positions Letter to President Follows Report that 24-Year-Old with No Relevant Work Experience Served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy 2048: Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015, H.R. Piraino has deep ties to Madison. |Gannett Wisconsin Media Washington bureau, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A bill to set forth limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of drugs designated for rare diseases or conditions. A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to extend and expand the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program. A BILL To amend the Securities Act of 1934 to require countryby-country reporting. (Senate), 2021 Jan-Jan Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of establishing a national Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. (House), 2007 Jan-Mar as a Democrat She is also Senate Democratic Conference Secretary, a party leadership role. Tammy Baldwin was hoping she could scrub her hands clean of responsibility for her failure to act on the overprescription of opioids at the Tomah VA, despite damning reports showing she was the only member of Congress to have received a government report detailing abuses at the veterans' health care clinic back in 2014. The Perkins Coie report singles out Baylor for her handling of the Tomah matter. A resolution designating the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as "National Park Week". From Madison and around the state, to Washington D.C., a daily dose of political news and glimpses behind the scenes. His duties have been shifted to Sarah Anstaett, a Baldwin staffer in Madison. (Senate), 2021 Jan-Mar 0. Baylor said she and her staff identified serious misconduct in "multiple" VA facilities in Wisconsin in August and brought the issues to the attention of Baldwin's state director at the time, Doug Hill, and legislative director, Daniel McCarthy, who she said did nothing to address them. Born in Madison, Wisconsin in February 1962, Tammy Baldwin graduated (with degrees in mathematics and government) from Smith College in 1984 and earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1989. . Party leaders focus more on setting their partys legislative priorties than on introducing legislation. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'". Thanks to Covid-19," an article in Bloomberg Law, regarding Perkins Coie's hybrid arrangement for attorneys and staff returning to work. (House), 2005 Jul-Sep Baylor had been Baldwin's top aide in Milwaukee until she was fired in January following a USA TODAY report that revealed the senator had a report raising concerns about opiate prescriptions at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah, Wis., for four months last year but didn't act on it despite repeated pleas from a whistleblower. A resolution condemning the use by the People's Republic of China of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over the territory of the United States as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty. H.R. (House), 2004 Jan-Mar After an internal review of her office's handing of the report last month, Baldwin fined Murat, demoted her state director and reassigned a veterans' outreach staffer. Wisconsin Field Hearing Could Fuel Critics of Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin Fired Staffer Files Ethics Complaint Against Baldwin, Wisconsin Field Hearing Could Fuel Critics of Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin, Ron Johnson Denies His Office Sat on Whistleblower Tips, Wisconsin GOP Files Ethics Complaint Against Baldwin (Updated). Murat, her veteran chief of staff, took a one-time cut of more . A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes. 801 (110th): Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. Carolyn Walser, director of scheduling/executive assistant. Most legislation has no activity after being introduced. (House), 2001 Apr-Jun (House), 1999 Oct-Nov RESOLUTION Designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2023, as National School Counseling Week. Washington, DC 20510-4903. Tammy Baldwin sits on the following committees: Baldwin was the primary sponsor of 19 bills that were enacted. (Senate), 2015 Jan-Mar RESOLUTION Honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. When the opioid epidemic spread across Wisconsin, devastating countless families and entire communities, Tammy worked in the Senate to make sure Washington finally stepped up and supported local prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts throughout the state. The Source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955. Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023. (Senate), 2020 Jul-Sep Tammy Baldwin was born in Madison, Wisconsin and raised by her grandparents in the Badger State. Contact Tammy Thank you for taking the time to contact me. (House), 2013 Jan-Mar 112th Congress A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 1, 2023, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports. Related: Now, because of the Affordable Care Act, championed by Tammy in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the U.S. Senate, children have protections that they didn't have before and can't be denied health coverage because of a pre-existing condition. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes. GovTrack.us is not a government website. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023. 11423) is a U.S. law enacted on June 2, 2015 that restored in modified form several provisions of , The LeahySmith America Invents Act (AIA) is a United States federal statute that was passed by Congress and was signed into law by President Barack , Join GovTrack.uss Inner Circle With a Yearly Membership, In retaliation for prosecutor Alvin Bragg indicting Trump, ALVIN Act would ban federal funds for, On March 29, Arizona Republican Andy Biggs introduced a (possible record) 521 bills in one day, No More Political Prosecutions Act would give presidents like Trump option to move their legal, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, S. 4661 (117th): Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, S. 2599 (117th): Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, S. 576 (117th): Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021, S. 1153 (116th): Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019, S. 1196 (116th): A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, as the Fire Captain Cory Barr , S. 1292: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the , S. 1176: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. This is a project of Civic Impulse, LLC. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023. (House), 2004 Apr-Jun She said she spoke with Honl for two hours on Nov. 24 and sent a memo to Murat and Hill the next day outlining what Honl had asked, including that the senator take action on the inspection report, and recommending that Baldwin contact VA Secretary Bob McDonald about the report "substantiating the over prescribing allegations at the Tomah VA," she wrote according to a copy of the memo attached to her ethics complaint. A bill to designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in the State of Utah for the benefit of present and future generations of people in the United States. RESOLUTION Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States. Her office received the report last August. Interestingly, Baldwin seemed to hold up her off-ice's response to the Tomah controversy with that of Johnson's staff. S. 935: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2023, S. 886: Womens Suffrage National Monument Location Act, S. 3436: Protecting Europes Energy Security Implementation Act, On the Nomination PN1345: William Scott Hardy, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of , On the Nomination PN366: Marshall Billingslea, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Department of the Treasury, H.R. RESOLUTION Celebrating Black History Month. In 2018, Senator Baldwin was re-elected by the people of Wisconsin with 55.4% of the vote. She also authored and worked to pass the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act, bipartisan legislation signed into law by President Obama that strengthens oversight of the VA's opioid prescribing practices and provides safer and more effective care for our nation's Veterans. CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023. Public Lands and Natural Resources (6%). Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D., Wis.) paid Hillary Clinton's campaign lawyer $90,000 for crisis control following a Veteran Affairs facility scandal that engulfed the senator and her staff . In addition, Baldwin said Baylor was guilty of other infractions, such as rude and inappropriate communication with other aides. RESOLUTION Designating March 23, 2023, as National Women in Agriculture Day. . RESOLUTION Supporting the goals of International Womens Day. A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for a code of conduct for justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes. A BILL To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia. It might have even set a record. "All we ask is that our senator publicly support our desire to have an open forum rather than remain silent publicly, which is what the VA does in hiding reports from the public," Honl wrote. She has served since Jan 3, 2013. "I have taken actions commensurate with the mistakes," she continued. Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. Murat then moved into damage control, meeting with individuals in Wisconsin and telling them that the inaction was my fault.. Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. On Monday evening, Baldwins communications director responded with a statement asserting the ex-stafferhadchosen to be used as a pawn by Republican opponents in what is nothing more than political hit jobby a go-to Republican firm, referring to a reports of an ethics complaint from the Wisconsin GOP. Senate Democratic Conference Secretary and Kraus said Baldwin took responsibility for mistakes her office made, disciplined staff to ensure it doesn't happen again and he reiterated that Baylor was fired for other, long-term performance issues. A resolution congratulating the National Treasury Employees Union on its 85th anniversary and commending the dedication shown Federal employees and continued service provided by the National Treasury Employees Union and the members of the National Treasury Employees Union. Follow him on Twitter @DanielBiceor on Facebook at fb.me/daniel.bice. A bill to repeal title IV of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. A member of the Democratic Party, she served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 78th district, and from 1999 to 2013 represented Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of . A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) under Medicaid, and for other purposes. A preliminary report by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said this week that Tomah patients have a higher likelihood of receiving high doses of narcotics, including opioids, than those at other VA hospitals. Senator Tammy Baldwin's re-election campaign Ron Zacchi, Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs Former Director of External Affairs, NYS Division of Human Rights Communications Baldwin said her chief of staff, Bill Murat, and others did not properly brief her on the report by the Veterans Affairs' inspector general or the complaints from the whistleblower, former Tomah employee Ryan Honl, who repeatedly emailed her office in November and December pleading that she take action on the report. H.R. Baldwin, who was first elected to Congress in 2012, was the only member of Congress from Wisconsin who received an inspector general report warning of the over-prescription of narcotics at the at. Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. A resolution celebrating the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day. (Senate), 2021 Apr-Jun A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the late Prime Minister Golda Meir and the 75th anniversary of the United States-Israel relationship. A bill to ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, and for other purposes. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Orthopedic surgeons who left SSM Health sue SSM Health, Why Michael's Frozen Custard was demolished on Schroeder Road, Former Wisconsin men's basketball player, transfer commitment find new homes, Hands on Wisconsin: So long and farewell to Aaron Rodgers, Live on King summer concert series lineup is out, Bear spotted in Madison, Fitchburg neighborhoods, Republicans to strip hundreds of items from Gov. Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act. Would you like to join our advisory group to work with us on the future of GovTrack? A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world and in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the National FFA Organization. A bill to reform sentencing laws and correctional institutions, and for other purposes. among the lifetime records of senators currently serving. A BILL To authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the womens suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes. Baldwin said she rejected the request. A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prevent Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from trading stocks and owning stocks, and for other purposes. Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2023. Scheduler Carolyn Walser. It's her staff members who are taking the hit, however. 20510-4906 . $174,000 (2023 Senate Democratic Conference Secretary salary), Alternate Names: Tammy Suzanne Green, Tammy Suzanne Green Baldwin, Federal and Congressional Communications Dashboard, Oversight counsel and lobbyist returns to Senate GOP, Albert Gore III takes the driver's seat as EV lobbyist, Sen. Cassidy hires HELP labor adviser from NAM, LegiStorm has published preliminary staff lists for nearly all members-elect, LegiStorm adds second-quarter house salaries, expenses and vendor data, Congressional Record search and alerts are now available, LegiStorm expands privately funded congressional travel search capabilities, Aerojet Rocketdyne lobbyists tackle L3Harris merger, Why the GOP isnt celebrating this major antiabortion ruling, Paying congressional staff a living wage is a strong return on investment, Penna Williamson, Alyssa Lee (Alyssa Penna). "I accept responsibility," Baldwin said. | View Cosponsors . Senator for (House), 2001 Oct-Dec A resolution honoring the life of David Ferdinand Durenberger, former Senator for the State of Minnesota. Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023. Baldwin took the latest actions after receiving the findings of a review conducted at her request by Washington lawyers she hired, Marc Elias and Jonathan Berkon. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude a basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Help us develop the tools to bring real-time legislative data into the classroom. In the proud tradition of Wisconsin's state motto, Forward, she believes that we must always work together to help provide fairness, equality, and economic opportunity for all. A bill to ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for every person, and for other purposes. In an email to constituents Wednesday afternoon, Stubbs had said she planned to keep both jobs if she is confirmed. A resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day". Tammy Baldwin has been busy trying to cover up her involvement in the Tomah VA scandal. She Well be in touch. Also, aides for any relevant committees, leadership offices, campaign committees and leadership PACs will not be included here, nor do we have data for unpaid staff such as interns or people who are "detailed" from the GAO, executive branch or private sector. Tammy had to grow up fast, as her mother struggled with addiction to prescription drugs her entire life. And starting in 2019 well be tracking Congresss oversight investigations of the executive branch. Janet Piraino will serve as U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin's new state director, taking over for a staffer demoted after Baldwin determined that he failed to adequately respond to whistleblower complaints about the treatment of veterans at the VA Medical Center in Tomah. Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. The most recent include: Does 19 not sound like a lot? (Senate), 2022 Jan-Mar (House), 2006 Apr-Jun Tammy Baldwin has committed her life's work to public service because she has a deep commitment to making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin's working families. The deal would have paid Baylor, who was earning $80,000 a year, the equivalent of 111/2 weeks of pay a week for every year with the Senate. She served seven terms in the House of Representatives, serving on the Budget Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and the Energy and Commerce Committee. Note that the salary index for a given time period does not necessarily reflect exactly who is on staff at the present time. Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023. No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act. You can try your luck by visiting Baldwins website. (House), 2008 Jan-Mar Baldwin is fining Murat one month's salary, demoting Doug Hill from state director to outreach coordinator, and reassigning Mike Helbick from veterans' outreach aide to another role that will be determined after he undergoes more training, she said. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. . He declined to say if Baldwin had seen Baylor's memos. Plus, she said, she wanted to wait until the internal review was completed before responding to what she called "disturbingly partisan attacks.". Apr 25, 2023. A BILL To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes.
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