This is part of a new project to develop better tools for bringing real-time legislative data into the classroom. Veterans who relied on the facility for care had begun calling it "Candy Land.". 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. Otherwise, look for a phone number on that website to call her office if you have a question. A source close to her suggested that she is leaning against going to court over her dismissal. A BILL To address the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to study and consider a national apology and proposal for reparations for the institution of slavery, its subsequent de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. Portland 1120 NW Couch Street, 10th Floor . Piraino has deep ties to Madison. 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. A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes. Baldwin was raised by her grandparents in West Madison, Wisconsin. 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 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. A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regimes human rights abuses. 1830 (110th): To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008. A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to review and prohibit certain transactions between persons in the United States and foreign adversaries, and for other purposes. But there are other legislative activities that we dont track that are also important, including offering amendments, committee work and oversight of the other branches, and constituent services. 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. (Senate), 2014 Nov-Dec Daniel Bice is a Watchdog columnist covering Wisconsin government and politics. 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. 30 RC# 35. Now what? In actuality, he flew to Wisconsin two days later, fired Baylor and told Honl it was Baylor's fault that his calls for action were ignored. Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. 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. 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 28, United States Code, to provide for a code of conduct for justices and judges of the courts of the United States, establish an ethics investigations counsel, and require disclosure of recusals. RESOLUTION Honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act. She assumed office on January 3, 2013. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late James George Abourezk. But Murat focused on the report's findings that, although there were serious concerns about the opiate rates,there was no conclusive evidence of wrongdoing, and so Muratdidn't follow up on the opiate concerns. At a Thursday meeting, Stubbs' mother called Dane County Board Chair Patrick Miles a racist and a "weasel," and County Executive Joe Parisi on. A bill to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators. Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023. Labor and Employment (12%) The 114th: CQ Roll Calls Guide to the New Congress Head over to Sen. Tammy Baldwins website. The senator said she personally did not get a copy of the report and read it until January, after news reports outlined its contents and revealed that 35-year-old Jason Simcakoski died as an inpatient at Tomah on Aug 30 after doctors decided to add another opiate medication to the 14 drugs he was already prescribed. Each dot is a member of the Senate 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. She instructed her Chief of Staff, Bill Murat, to fly to Milwaukee, fire me, and offer me a severance package that . 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. (Senate), 2020 Jan-Mar Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023. 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. She is also Senate Democratic Conference Secretary, a party leadership role. 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. We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. 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. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin) at United States Senate for 10 years. From Jan 2013 to Apr 2023, Baldwin missed 19 of 3,521 roll call votes, which is 0.5%. That includes emails in November asking that Baldwin ask for an investigation into opiates at Tomah, and one in December with the subject line, ""Final plea for Help from Senator Baldwin.". F + 1.503.727.2222. In 1989, she received her law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. 27 RC# 79, On the Amendment S.Amdt. She declined to comment on fellow Democrat Kind's failure to act on the whistle-blower's complaints. Our mission is to empower every American with the tools to understand and impact Congress. In fact, Baylor said all emails from Honl starting Nov 25 were forwarded to Murat. Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. Currently serving as Democratic Conference Secretary. RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. Darren Hauck/ Center for Investigative Reporting, Surrogacy expert: Wisconsin case 'craziest thing I've ever heard', Ron Johnson suggests business groups suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, Pence addresses criticism of Waukesha rally, Johnson seeks review of why Orlando gunman was taken off terror watch list, Rep. Ron Kind draws anti-trade protest at convention, Chris Abele hasn't owed state income taxes for 14 years, Four face off in GOP primary for 83rd Assembly District, Democratic candidates flock to Milwaukee-area legislative races, Walker wants to greenlight east-west I-94 project, Submit questions now for today's live show at noon. A bill to address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes. Tammy Suzanne Green Baldwin (born February 11, 1962) is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Wisconsin since 2013. 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. A BILL To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. If you can, please take a few minutes to help us improve GovTrack for users like you. After the public outcry, Senator Baldwin immediately sought to place the blame squarely on me, the complaint states. JOINT RESOLUTION Removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. 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. An autopsy ruled he died of "mixed drug toxicity.". Agriculture and Food (7%) (Senate), 2018 Apr-Jun (House), 2000 Jul-Sep LegiStorm is constantly adding new information on the people, places and reports in our database. (Senate), 2022 Jan-Mar Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act. After holding roundtables with students and recent graduates struggling with the cost of a higher education, Senator Baldwin introduced the America's College Promise Act to make the skills and credentials necessary for success in today's economy attainable for all Americans, regardless of socio-economic status. Senator for "Tomah was a piece of it," Baldwin said of the firing. Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act. Latest entries from columnist Daniel Bice's No Quarter blog. better than (House), 2004 Oct-Dec 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 . (Senate), 2021 Apr-Jun Most legislation has no activity after being introduced. "She remains focused on ensuring that our Wisconsin veterans receive the timely, safe, and highest-quality care that they have earned.". A bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. 2 to S. 316 (No short title on file) RC# 65. Nomination Confirmed 65/35 on Jun 22, 2017. (Senate). Press Secretary Eli Rosen. A bill to focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders. 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. In an interview, Baldwin said she has prided herself on the work done by her constituent services team in the past. 709 Hart Senate Office Building. Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. as a Democrat The chart is based on the bills Baldwin has sponsored and cosponsored Baldwin began calling for a federal investigation only after news reports ran in January showing that as many as three vets died after receiving treatment at Tomah. Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023. (Senate), 2022 Nov-Dec As her grandmother grew older, Tammy served as her grandmother's primary caregiver - an extremely rewarding, but also challenging responsibility. Tammy Baldwin, (born February 11, 1962, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.), American politician who was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 2012 and began representing Wisconsin in that body the following year; she was the first openly gay senator. A spokesman for Baldwin, John Kraus, called the complaint a "political hit job" and suggested Baylor is being used as a "pawn" by a Republican law firm that reportedly helped her draft the complaint. A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farms, and for other purposes. DEE J. A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Interestingly, Baldwin seemed to hold up her off-ice's response to the Tomah controversy with that of Johnson's staff. Walser previously was executive assistant for Sen. Jim Webb from 2007 to 2012. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month". This partisan political drama isnt going [to] distract from Senator Baldwins commitment to work in a bipartisan way to get to the bottom of the problems at the Tomah VA and make sure they never happen again, Kraus continued. (House), 2012 Apr-Jun Please join our advisory group to let us know what more we can do. Baldwin said these staffers focused on the report's conclusion, which found no proof of wrongdoing, instead of following up on its findings about the widespread distribution of opiates at the Tomah facility. Baldwin said she was disciplining rather than firing Murat, Helbick and Hill because the review did not find evidence of deliberate wrongdoing. (Senate), 2013 Apr-Jun In her complaint, Baylor describes Baldwin's operation as a disorganized mess ruled with an iron fist by Murat. 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'". "The bottom line is this: Senator Baldwin's staff took some important steps to investigate the abuses at Tomah VA, but then missed numerous chances to follow up and press for action," said a five-page summary of the internal review. Born 02/11/1962 (Age 61) Contact Senator Tammy Baldwin (D) by email address, mailing address, Wisconsin & DC office phone numbers, official & campaign websites, and Facebook, Twitter & YouTube: DC Phone Number: 202-224-5653. On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. In late January, Baldwin dismissedMarquette Baylor, her former deputy state director for constituent services. A resolution designating the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as "National Park Week". 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. (House), 2011 Apr-Jun District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes. A resolution commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia. A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration. 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 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. 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 H.Res. "Receiving the same contacts from the same whistleblower this past fall, Senator Johnson didn't do anything on this until after I demanded a VA investigation of Tomah in early January," the Democratic senator said of her Republican colleague. "Months passed without critical guidance," she wrote. "Accordingly, they did not make it a priority to independently verify the (Office of Inspector General's) representations that the concerns about prescription practices were being addressed," the report says. 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. It found mistakes in communication, it found mistakes in missing opportunities to move forward more swiftly with this, and it found mistakes in judgment.". Very few bills are ever enacted most legislators sponsor only a handful that are signed into law. A BILL To establish an AmeriCorps Administration to carry out the national and volunteer service programs, to expand participation in such programs, and for other purposes. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin speaks at EMILY's List 30th Anniversary Gala at the Washington Hilton on March 3. We are excited to now be on Mastodon, a social network developed by and for its users. Senator Tammy Baldwin's re-election campaign Ron Zacchi, Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs Former Director of External Affairs, NYS Division of Human Rights Communications A bill to establish a postsecondary student data system. A resolution designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2023, as "National School Counseling Week". She cut the pay of her chief of staff and demoted her state director in . (Senate), 2014 Jan-Mar 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. We're still a little skeptical. U.S. (Senate), 2020 May-Jun Capitol Office Madison Office Eau Claire Office Green Bay Office La Crosse Office Ladysmith Office Milwaukee Office. 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. Youve cast your vote. Dave Obey for 15 years. Choose from the options above to find the right way to contact Baldwin. Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023. 11 RC# 98, On the Amendment S.Amdt. Baldwin Turning Point Action is fighting to ensure the right to free speech across all forms of media and terminating bias censorship by Big Tech. (House), 2009 Oct-Dec 26 RC# 49. Senator Baldwin's legislation would create new federal-state partnerships to provide two years of tuition-free access to community or technical college programs. A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2023 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". When Tammy was nine years old, she was diagnosed with a serious childhood illness similar to spinal meningitis. H.R. I want to urge Baldwin to take an action on a bill. Baldwin said she rejected the request. 3087 (110th): A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress reports on the status of . Public Lands and Natural Resources (6%). Tammy got better, and her grandparents looked for a health insurance policy that would cover her in the future. RESOLUTION Designating March 23, 2023, as National Women in Agriculture Day. (Senate), 2015 Apr-Jun (House), 2003 Apr-Jun (Senate), 2019 Jul-Sep Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act. It might have even set a record. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require that direct-to-consumer advertisements for drugs and biologicals include an appropriate disclosure of pricing information. A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide. (Senate), 2022 Apr-Jun (House), 2009 Apr-Jun From there, the report said, her senior aides took too long to formulate an "effective response" to the problems. 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. And a lawyer for Baldwin hassaid Baylor wasfired for performance issues aside from the handling of the Tomah report and whistleblower. Baldwin's aides sat for months on an inspection report that found officials at the Tomah medical center were prescribing high amounts of opiate pain pills to patients, a concern raised repeatedly by a whistle-blower with Baldwin's staff late last year.
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