Tammy Baldwin Quoted in . U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced Friday that she has demoted her state director and docked her chief of staff one month's pay for bungling complaints about the troubled Tomah VA Medical Center. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. The 114th: CQ Roll Calls Guide to the New Congress RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning February 5, 2023, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. "These memorandums were either ignored by the Senator or were withheld from her by Murat," Baylor wrote. (Senate), 2021 Jul-Sep A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. Internet PACT Act Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency Act. This is part of a new project to develop better tools for bringing real-time legislative data into the classroom. 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'". 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The 38-page complaint from Marquette Baylor, first reported by state media outlets, marks the latestdevelopment in a controversy within a Wisconsin Veterans Affairs Medical Center thats fueled criticism ofbothBaldwin and Republican Ron Johnson for allegedly mishandling whistleblower complaints. H.R. (Senate), 2015 Oct-Dec RARE Act Retaining Access and Restoring Exclusivity Act. (House), 1999 Apr-Jun Marc Elias, an attorney representing Baldwin,had previously issued a statement explaining Baylor was oustedbecause her long-term performance on a range of issues did not meet the senators expectations for effective constituent service. Baldwin said the proposed agreement, including the secrecy provision, was standard language. 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. (Senate), 2020 May-Jun Offices. Baldwin is paying the Seattle-based law firm Perkins Coie an unspecified sum from her campaign account. Baldwin was the only member of Congress to receive a copy last year of the report by the VA inspector general, which found "unusually high" opiate prescription rates at the Tomah facility, raising "potentially serious concerns. AN ACT To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq. She said she doesn't remember if they told her specifically about Honl, but she said they expressed general concerns about her staff's interaction with constituents about veteran issues. Senator for (House), 2004 Jan-Mar . Apr 25, 2023. SMART Prices Act Strengthening Medicare And Reducing Taxpayer Prices Act. "It found mistakes. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. . 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). Hansen was executive director of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee and also worked for Sen. Robert Casey. A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). (House), 2011 Oct-Dec If you teach United States government and would like to speak with us about bringing legislative data into your classroom, please reach out! (Senate), 2021 Apr-Jun Submitting your comments on this web form is the best way to ensure your views and feedback get to me as soon as possible. Contact dslack@usatoday.com . is Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023. Contact Daniel Bice at (414) 224-2135 or dbice@jrn.com. Chief of Staff: Chief of Staff / Administrative Director: Capitol Office: 120 Constitution Avenue, NE Washington, DC. She oversees a workforce of 550 professionals and plays a . Labor and Employment (12%) Baylor, who led Baldwins operation in Milwaukee, was firedin January after the senator came under scrutiny. Capitol Office Madison Office Eau Claire Office Green Bay Office La Crosse Office Ladysmith Office Milwaukee Office. From there, the report said, her senior aides took too long to formulate an "effective response" to the problems. In the Senate, Senator Baldwin is committed to working across party lines to strengthen the essential pillars of economic security for working families- investments in education and workforce readiness, building a strong Made in Wisconsin manufacturing and agriculture economy, quality health care for all Americans, and protecting the retirement security of today's seniors and future generations. "In retrospect this was a mistake," Elias and Berkon concluded. You can try your luck by visiting Baldwins website. (Senate), 2016 Nov-Dec Senator Tammy Baldwin Featured News Baldwin Visits Beloit to Highlight Investment in Small Businesses and Support for Public Safety Office Locations Eau Claire 500 South Barstow Street, Suite LL2 Eau Claire, WI 54701-3608 (715) 832-8424 DIRECTIONS Madison 30 West Mifflin Street, Suite 700 Madison, WI 53703 Committees Appropriations. "I want to assure my Wisconsin constituents that we take their concerns seriously.". Thanks to Covid-19," an article in Bloomberg Law, regarding Perkins Coie's hybrid arrangement for attorneys and staff returning to work. RESOLUTION Honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. RESOLUTION Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States. (Senate), 2018 Oct-Dec This is a project of Civic Impulse, LLC. (House), 2012 Jan-Mar . She spent three months in the hospital. as a Democrat RESOLUTION Condemning the use by the Peoples Republic of China of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over the territory of the United States as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty. Each dot is a member of the Senate Party leaders focus more on setting their partys legislative priorties than on introducing legislation. (Senate), 2017 Jan-Mar (Senate), 2021 Jan-Jan She See full analysis methodology. Military Family Nutrition Access Act of 2023. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States. Bill Murat, Baldwin's chief of staff in Congress from 2001 through 2012, will stay in the job, according to a news release Tuesday from Baldwin's office. A BILL To protect a persons ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care providers ability to provide abortion services. WASHINGTON Former aide Marquette Baylor is accusing Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, of making false statements to "cover up" actions taken by her chief of staff and to "protect her political career.". 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A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration. Follow @donovanslack, |Gannett Wisconsin Media Washington bureau, Read Marquette Baylor's ethics complaint against Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A resolution recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution". Senator Baldwin has taken responsibility for mistakes in her office, including Marquette Baylors and others, and she has taken steps so that these kind of mistakes never happen again, spokesman John Kraus said in an email to CQ Roll Call that detailed what the senator viewed as Baylors shortcomings. Young Americans have historically been the least involved in politics, despite the huge consequences policies can have on them. This photo from a television campaign ad shows Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, left, embracing Heather Simcakoski, the widow of a Marine veteran who died at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center. According to the internal review, Baldwin's team first learned of problems at the Tomah facility a year ago. A bill to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Constance Baker Motley, in recognition of her enduring contributions and service to the United States. Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. A bill to establish duties for online service providers with respect to end user data that such providers collect and use. The senator said she is also overhauling the way her office handles constituent complaints, including instituting a system to better track and manage them and implementing policies that differentiate complaints about an individual's personal problem with a federal agency from those alleging systemic issues. 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. (Senate), 2019 Apr-Jun Baldwin is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. A bill to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators. In 2018, Senator Baldwin was re-elected by the people of Wisconsin with 55.4% of the vote. 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. The Source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955. ALIGN Act Advancing Long-term Incentives for Governance Now Act. ", "It must yield to defend my name and reputation from unjustified attack," she wrote. among the lifetime records of senators currently serving. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin speaks at EMILY's List 30th Anniversary Gala at the Washington Hilton on March 3. A BILL To prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes. Hill most recently worked at a public relations firm and served as northern Wisconsin coordinator forBaldwin's senate campaign. Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. In late January, Baldwin dismissedMarquette Baylor, her former deputy state director for constituent services. "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. 14 to S. 316 (No short title on file) RC# 66, On the Amendment S.Amdt. Most legislation has no activity after being introduced. A resolution commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia. Baldwin raised $2.1 million in the first quarter, ending with nearly $4 million in the bank. (Senate), 2018 Jan-Mar In an interview, Baldwin said she has prided herself on the work done by her constituent services team in the past. Wisconsin, Visit us on Mastodon He declined to say if Baldwin had seen Baylor's memos. (House), 2009 Apr-Jun A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Baldwin said on Friday that her office decided not to discuss Baylor's ouster during the three weeks in which she considered the severance deal. 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. 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. Plus, she said, she wanted to wait until the internal review was completed before responding to what she called "disturbingly partisan attacks.". (Senate), 2021 Jan-Mar 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 was then elected to four terms (1986-1994) on the Dane County Board of Supervisors.