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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
92/100
What they said
Jun 24, 2026
Senator Baldwin opposes the Dobbs decision and calls for federal law to protect abortion access nationwide, stating that the government should not make reproductive decisions for women and that constitutional and statutory protections are needed to guarantee abortion rights.
Voted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Senator Baldwin's statement opposes abortion restrictions and calls for federal protections guaranteeing abortion access. The bill nullifies a VA rule that expands abortion-related care for veterans. Baldwin's NO vote rejects the nullification, thereby supporting the VA rule that provides abortion services. Her vote and stated position are directly aligned on the specific question of whether abortion access should be protected and expanded.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
92/100
What they said
Jun 23, 2026
Senator Baldwin supports federal legislation to help women access abortion care by offsetting travel costs and funding training for healthcare providers in states with abortion restrictions.
Voted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Senator Baldwin's statement supports federal legislation to expand access to abortion care and help women overcome barriers to obtaining reproductive services. The bill is a congressional disapproval resolution that would nullify a VA rule authorizing abortion-related care for veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries. Baldwin's NO vote on the disapproval resolution is consistent with her stated position: voting against nullification preserves the VA's authority to provide abortion care, directly supporting her stated goal of expanding access to abortion services.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
88/100
What they said
Aug 14, 2026
Senator Baldwin opposes the Trump Administration's Iran War and supports legislation to prevent the Pentagon from reclassifying or hiding casualty figures from that conflict. She argues the war was poorly prepared, has caused significant casualties, and that the administration is attempting to obscure its human and financial costs.
Voted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senator Baldwin's statement opposes Trump's Iran War and criticizes the administration for concealing its costs and casualties. The bill she voted for directs removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran, invoking the War Powers Resolution. Her YES vote on the removal resolution aligns with her stated opposition to the war and her call for accountability. The statement focuses on casualty transparency and ending the war; the bill addresses the legal authorization and removal of forces. Both reflect opposition to the conflict, though they address somewhat different mechanisms (transparency/accountability vs. force removal).
Senator Baldwin opposes the Dobbs decision and calls for federal law to protect abortion access nationwide, stating that the government should not make reproductive decisions for women and that constitutional and statutory protections are needed to guarantee abortion rights.
Senator Baldwin's statement opposes restrictions on abortion access and calls for federal protections of abortion rights. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act establishes criminal penalties for healthcare practitioners who fail to provide care to children born alive after abortion attempts. Baldwin voted no on cloture, blocking the bill's advancement. While the vote is procedural rather than a direct passage vote, her opposition to the bill aligns with her stated position that the government should not interfere with reproductive decisions and healthcare. The bill's focus on post-birth care requirements and criminal penalties represents the type of governmental restriction on abortion-related care that Baldwin opposes.
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
75/100
What they said
May 26, 2026
Senator Baldwin opposes President Trump's military action in Iran, arguing it has driven up fertilizer and fuel costs for Wisconsin farmers and should be ended. She has forced Senate votes to terminate the war and supports bipartisan legislation to provide price transparency on fertilizer inputs.
Senator Baldwin's statement opposes Trump's military action in Iran and its economic harm to Wisconsin farmers. The bill provides supplemental appropriations for military operations in the Middle East region (Israel, Indo-Pacific allies) but does not directly address or fund the Iran conflict. Baldwin's NO vote on this amendment is consistent with her opposition to military escalation in the region, though the bill's specific focus on Israel and Indo-Pacific support rather than Iran operations creates some ambiguity about whether the vote directly targets her stated concern.
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.
45/100
What they said
Aug 14, 2026
Senator Baldwin opposes the Trump Administration's Iran War and supports legislation to prevent the Pentagon from reclassifying or hiding casualty figures from that conflict. She argues the war was poorly prepared, has caused significant casualties, and that the administration is attempting to obscure its human and financial costs.
Voted Nay on A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.
Both the statement and bill address unauthorized military operations and congressional oversight of war, but they concern different conflicts and different legislative mechanisms. The statement opposes Trump's Iran War and supports transparency/accountability for casualty reporting; the bill directs withdrawal from Syria operations lacking congressional authorization. Baldwin's NO vote on the Syria withdrawal resolution is inconsistent with her stated commitment to ending unauthorized wars and holding the administration accountable, though the bill addresses a different theater and the vote's procedural context (timing, amendments, bundled provisions) is unclear from the record alone.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".
45/100
What they said
Jul 22, 2026
Senator Baldwin supports legislation to ban Chinese-made vehicles and their components from the U.S. market to protect American workers, jobs, and data security from Chinese collection.
Voted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".
Both the statement and bill address protecting American workers and domestic manufacturing from foreign competition, but they target different specific questions. The statement focuses on banning Chinese vehicles and components to protect jobs and data security; the bill concerns waiving Buy America requirements for EV chargers, which would allow foreign-sourced components in federally funded charging infrastructure. Baldwin's NO vote on this amendment aligns with her stated commitment to domestic manufacturing protections, but the amendment's specific provision (waiving Buy America rules for EV chargers) is not directly addressed in her statement about vehicle bans. The vote is procedural (amendment), which adds uncertainty about her substantive intent.
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As Packers’ Season Kicks Off, Baldwin Calls for Passage of Her For the Fans Act | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senator Baldwin calls for passage of the For the Fans Act to require free local broadcast access for professional sports games and end blackouts on league-owned streaming services, arguing the measure would reduce costs for consumers and improve access for fans.
Nearly 25% of the Packers’ games in 2026-2027 season are set to air exclusively on streaming platforms
WISCONSIN – 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. The Senator’s bill comes as more games are exclusively broadcast on streaming platforms, including four Packers’ games in the 2026-2027 NFL season, forcing millions of Wisconsinites to pay for a subscription just to watch their home team play. Currently, only people living in the Green Bay and Milwaukee media markets are guaranteed Packers games to be broadcast on local TV, leaving more than approximately half of Wisconsinites potentially without access to the games unless they pay for the additional streaming service.
“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,” said Senator Baldwin. “But, right now, we are watching the big billionaire-owned streaming giants and the NFL rig the rules and force us to fork up more and more money just to watch our home teams play. Wisconsin families have been crystal clear that they are stretched thin right now, and we need to help give them some relief. That’s why we need to pass my For the Fans Act to lower costs for families, stop the confusing maze of subscriptions, and ensure we can all watch the Packers continue to run the NFC North.”
Baldwin’s For the Fans Act would improve access for consumers of professional sports broadcasts by requiring free viewing access for local fans and ending blackouts on league-owned streaming services, like NBA League Pass or MLB.TV. The bill applies to professional baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer leagues, and makes an exception for minor league teams and leagues with fewer than eight teams.
Polling from Data for Progress shows that overwhelming majorities of Americans support Baldwin’s For the Fans Act to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country.
A one-pager on the For the Fans Act is available here.
Baldwin Urges Supreme Court to Block Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail-In Voting | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senator Baldwin opposes President Trump's Executive Order and USPS rule restricting mail-in voting, arguing the restrictions are unconstitutional and violate separation of powers by usurping congressional and state authority over election administration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Specifically, Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of 261 current and former lawmakers in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the matter of State of California, et al. v. United States Postal Service, et al., a lawsuit brought by a coalition of State Attorneys General against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The court case challenges a final rule issued by the USPS in response to Trump’s directive that imposes unconstitutional and unworkable restrictions on mail-in voting, including requiring states to provide a “citizenship verification list” and attempting to give USPS control over who can 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,” said Senator Baldwin. “Instead of changing course and doing what he said he would to lower costs, he is trying to silence Americans from having their voice heard at the ballot box. This effort to stop Americans from voting by mail – despite many Wisconsinites already having their ballots on their counters – is cut and dry unconstitutional, and the Supreme Court needs to say just that and protect Americans’ right to vote.”
Nearly one-third of Americans have voted by mail in recent elections, including over 500,000 Wisconsinites in the 2024 election — a voting practice Trump himself used as recently as August 2026, when he voted in Florida’s Republican primary.
In the court filing, the lawmakers argue that Trump’s Executive Order 14399 and USPS’s final rule violate the separation of powers and usurp congressional authorities outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which gives the States and Congress exclusive authority over election administration.
The lawmakers also pointed to a recent federal court ruling blocking the USPS from implementing its newly finalized mail ballot rule for the midterm elections, saying the agency lacked the authority to implement the rule and that its actions are “substantively unconstitutional and contrary to law.”
The lawmakers concluded by asserting States’ power to administer elections and Congress’s power to make or alter rules regulating elections, which the Supreme Court itself has described as an “override” authority. Trump’s illegal incursion on this authority is an attempt to disenfranchise people who depend on mail-in ballots to vote.
Senator Baldwin has repeatedly pushed back against the Trump Administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting and disenfranchise Wisconsin voters. In June, Baldwin demanded that the USPS abandon the rule, and in July, she called on the USPS to immediately address severe mail delays that caused hundreds of Wisconsinites’ ballots to arrive after Election Day in April.
The lawmakers’ demands come as President Trump has taken an all-of-the-above approach to try to interfere in the upcoming 2026 elections. In addition to his attempt to curtail legal mail-in voting, the President has repeatedly threatened to send federal agents to states’ polling places, repeated his claim about “rigged” elections more than 100 times, and sent FBI agents into Milwaukee to relitigate his 2020 election loss.
The amicus brief was led by Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Gary Peters (D-MI) and joined by the entire Senate Democratic Caucus.
The full brief is available here.
Baldwin Calls Out Trump’s Trade War with Canada as Tariffs Hit Wisconsin Dairy, Paper | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senator Baldwin opposes President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing they harm Wisconsin dairy and paper industries, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and destabilize rural economies and family farms.
50% tariffs on paper and dairy and 25% tariffs on cheese go into effect today
WISCONSIN – 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. The tariffs come in response to President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on Canadian goods after he abandoned trade negotiations and as his administration’s trade war continues to result in higher costs and shrinking export markets for Wisconsin businesses.
“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 partner. Wisconsin’s iconic dairy and paper industries are taking it on the chin, being either forced to cut deep into their bottom lines or worse, being locked out of a key market because the tariffs are just too much to bear,” said Senator Baldwin. “The President is gambling with the livelihoods of our family farmers and manufacturers, but this isn’t a game — the consequences are businesses being forced to lay off workers, shuttered family farms, and devastated rural economies. Made in Wisconsin businesses deserve stability they can depend on to support growth and plan for the future – not these higher costs and endless chaos. My Republican colleagues should be joining me in this outrage and speaking out against it on behalf of our constituents and Made in Wisconsin economy.”
Nearly every variety of cheese Wisconsin sells to Canada will face a 25 percent tariff, and milk powders, whey, and other dairy ingredients will face 50 percent. The tariffs will also impact Wisconsin’s paper industry, including corrugated boxes, coated papers, packaging, and tissue products, which will face retaliatory tariffs of mostly 50 percent. Wisconsin makes more paper products than any other state in the country and annually results in more than half a billion dollars in sales to Canada. Last year, Canada bought nearly 28 percent of Wisconsin’s total exports, amounting to over $7.5 billion in Wisconsin goods—nearly double what Wisconsin exports to Mexico, the next-largest market.
Last month, Senator Baldwin released a brand-new report showing that, from the ongoing trade war, war in Iran, and chaos, Congressional Republicans and President Trump are costing Wisconsin families more than $3,300 for everyday essentials like housing, gas, and groceries.
Baldwin Blasts Trump Admin for Diverting Billions from Lifesaving Medical Research to Pentagon | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senator Baldwin opposes the Trump Administration's diversion of congressionally appropriated NIH medical research funds to the Department of Defense, arguing it undermines lifesaving research and circumvents the appropriations process.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 Department of Defense (DOD) announced that it was diverting billions of dollars Congress specifically provided for lifesaving medical research at NIH to fund Pentagon priorities instead.
“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,” said Senator Baldwin. “The American people want cures to diseases that are causing heartache – not backdoor deals that rob them of hope and instead use their tax dollars for Secretary Hegseth’s pet projects. I will fight this decision at every step – and I expect to hear the same outrage from my Republican colleagues.”
The new agreement, which was not shared with Congress in advance, establishes a framework that could allow DOD to tap billions of dollars that Congress provided specifically for NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in order to fund DOD initiatives instead. The arrangement could mean that a substantial portion of NIAID’s overall budget is not spent on NIAID programs, but Pentagon priorities, which should be considered through the bipartisan annual appropriations process.
Since the start of 2025, the Trump Administration has repeatedly attacked or frozen funding for NIH and the lifesaving research it supports. Despite Senator Baldwin working to increase NIH’s budget by $415 million for Fiscal Year 2026, the White House delayed getting that money out the door and left NIH unable to fund research for 40 days. This slow walking, combined with staffing cuts and Trump’s multi-year funding scheme, means that NIH will award thousands fewer research grants this year; the fewest research grants it has awarded any year since 2017.
ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up Week 2 of the “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” Tour | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senator Baldwin opposes President Trump's trade policies and attacks on federal programs like Head Start, arguing they increase costs for Wisconsin families and businesses. She highlights her support for infrastructure investment and agricultural support programs.
Baldwin stops in Wausau, Green Bay, Monona, Waterloo, and Twin Ports
WISCONSIN – 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 fighting to end the high costs and chaos that Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump have caused and her work to support our Made in Wisconsin economy.
In Wausau, Senator Baldwin visited a Head Start center to highlight the chaos that President Trump has created for Wisconsin parents and childcare providers. Senator Baldwin talked with staff about how the Trump Administration’s latest attacks on Head Start will gut quality standards and jeopardize funding for the program. Since the start of 2025, the Trump Administration has leveled attacks on Head Start, including trying to eliminate the program that serves nearly 800,000 children and families, including over 16,000 Wisconsin children. Senator Baldwin is a staunch supporter of Head Start and worked to include an $85 million increase for the program in last year’s budget.
In Green Bay and Monona, Senator Baldwin visited American Tent, Renegade Plastics, and Fraboni’s to discuss how President Trump’s trade war and his illegal war in Iran are driving up costs for Wisconsin small businesses and their customers.
In the Twin Ports, Senator Baldwin celebrated a key investment she secured for our Made in Wisconsin economy, joining Wisconsin and Minnesota leaders to break ground on the new Blatnik Bridge. Senator Baldwin supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and fought to deliver $1 billion in federal funding for the project.
In Waterloo, Senator Baldwin toured Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese to celebrate the launch of a new product and highlight a program she created and successfully funds annually to support small- and mid-sized dairy businesses. In the 2018 Farm Bill, she created the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, which has supported 600 small and mid-sized dairy businesses, including Crave Brothers, with grants to improve efficiencies, build capacity, and find new markets.
Senator Baldwin’s tour of Wisconsin comes as Senator Baldwin released a brand-new report last week showing that, from the ongoing trade war, war in Iran, and chaos, Congressional Republicans and President Trump are costing Wisconsin families more than $3,300 for everyday essentials like housing, gas, and groceries.
Key findings from this report can be found below:
ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up First Week of “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” Statewide Tour | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senator Baldwin opposes President Trump's tariffs and foreign policy decisions, arguing they have increased costs for Wisconsin families and small businesses. She also opposes Republican cuts to Medicaid and supports her legislation to regulate sports broadcasting blackouts.
NEW REPORT: Wisconsin families are spending $3,300 more under President Trump
WISCONSIN – 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 businesses and highlighting how she is fighting to end the high costs and hardship that Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump have created.
In Madison, Senator Baldwin visited a local Boys & Girls Club to help pack donated school materials and meet with staff and stakeholders to hear how rising costs are hurting families this back-to-school season. Trump’s tariffs and war in Iran have increased back-to-school supplies’ costs for families, with nearly half of parents saying they are cutting back on other household expenses to make room for back-to-school shopping.
In Richland Center, Senator Baldwin stopped by Richland Hospital to learn how $4.5 million in direct federal support she secured is helping update this critical access hospital and medical center. The visit and Baldwin-backed support come as Republicans made historic cuts to the Medicaid program in their signature One, Big Beautiful Bill, which is poised to devastate rural hospitals and threaten the closure of critical access facilities for Wisconsin.
In La Crosse, Senator Baldwin visited with small businesses – including Oh Oh Coffee, Larson's General Store, and Kroner's Hardware – to discuss how President Trump’s trade war with our allies and his illegal war in Iran are driving up costs and squeezing Wisconsin Main Street shops and their consumers. A poll conducted by Small Business Majority in June found that 63% of small business owners reported decreased profit margins this year and 74% reported that they are being impacted by recent increases in fuel and transportation costs.
In Eau Claire, Senator Baldwin hosted a roundtable with local bar and restaurant owners to talk about how her new bill, the For the Fans Act, will save small businesses money and cut through the confusing landscape of watching televised sports. Her legislation would end blackouts and force leagues to provide a free viewing option for local fans. The bill comes as the Packers’ upcoming 2026-27 season schedule has four games on Amazon Prime and Netflix, forcing fans outside of the Milwaukee and Green Bay media markets to pay for games.
The tour comes as Senator Baldwin released a brand-new report earlier this week showing that, from the ongoing trade war, war in Iran, and chaos, Congressional Republicans and President Trump are costing Wisconsin families more than $3,300 for everyday essentials like housing, gas, and groceries.
Key findings from this report can be found below:
Next week, Senator Baldwin’s tour continues with stops in the Superior area, Wausau, Green Bay, and Monona.
Baldwin, Booker Demand FTC Investigate Sysco–Restaurant Depot Merger, Protect Consumers & Small Businesses from Higher Costs | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senators Baldwin and Booker oppose the Sysco acquisition of Restaurant Depot, arguing that the merger would reduce competition in food distribution, enable price increases for independent restaurants and consumers, and harm small businesses and farmers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 further consolidate the nation’s food distribution system, weaken competition, and drive-up costs for independent restaurants and consumers.
“A single dominant company monopolizing the food distribution system will allow one company unprecedented power to raise prices and reduce purchasing options for independent restaurants. The higher food and supply costs restaurants will likely incur from this merger will almost certainly be passed on to diners, as most of these small businesses operate on the margins of three to five percent even under favorable conditions. Or, these combined pressures could force many independent restaurants to close, resulting in layoffs and an economic loss to their local community," wrote the senators in a letter to FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson.
The senators warned that the proposed acquisition would eliminate an important source of competition for independent restaurants, caterers, farmers, and other small businesses. Restaurant Depot’s “cash-and-carry” model — which has no contracts, delivery fees, or minimum orders — provides small businesses with an alternative to traditional broadline distributors like Sysco and allows them to compare prices and purchasing options.
The deal comes as restaurants and consumers continue to face rising costs. According to the National Restaurant Association, menu prices have increased by at least 34 percent since 2020. The senators also raised concerns about the impact of further consolidation on farmers, noting that independent restaurants are often their largest commercial buyers of produce.
The FTC has previously intervened to prevent consolidation in the restaurant distribution industry. In 2015, the Commission blocked Sysco’s proposed acquisition of US Foods, determining that the transaction would significantly reduce competition and likely result in higher prices and lower levels of service for restaurant-goers.
“Sysco’s action represents an effort to vertically integrate the food distribution space and eliminate a competitor price check that helps maintain lower-cost options. We urge the FTC to review this merger to ensure that consumers, farmers, and restaurant owners maintain their independence and competition can flourish,” the senators concluded.
"As a chef, every price increase from product to protein or pantry staples hits us directly. Those margins are the difference between staying in business and keeping menu prices affordable for our guests. Restaurant Depot gives independent kitchens like mine a real price benchmark to push back against broadline distributors like Sysco," said Dan Jacobs, Chef and Owner of EsterEv and DanDan in Milwaukee. "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.”
A full version of the letter is available here.
TOUR: Baldwin Launches “Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs” Statewide Tour | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senator Baldwin opposes President Trump's trade policies, military actions, and healthcare cuts, arguing they have increased costs for Wisconsin families by over $3,300 and created economic hardship.
NEW REPORT: Wisconsin families are spending $3,300 more under President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump have created. Ahead of the statewide tour, Baldwin is releasing a brand-new report showing that, from the ongoing trade war, war in Iran, and chaos, Congressional Republicans and President Trump are costing Wisconsin families more than $3,300 for everyday essentials like housing, gas, and groceries.
“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 assistance to pay for billionaire tax breaks, my Republican colleagues and the President have turned their backs on Wisconsin’s working families,” said Senator Baldwin. “So, today, I am hitting the road to meet with hard-working families and small businesses to listen to what these high costs mean for them and show them just what I am doing to fight for them. We can and must strive for a future where families can afford to save for a vacation, small businesses are thinking of expansion – not if they will make rent, and farmers are growing their customer base, not having markets cut off. Together, we can build that future – but it starts with stopping the chaos from this president and Washington.”
Key findings from this report can be found below:
Senator Baldwin’s tour will kick off this week with stops in Madison, Richland Center, La Crosse, and Eau Claire.
Baldwin, Takano, Merkley Lead 179 Colleagues in Urging Supreme Court to Protect Preschoolers from Discrimination | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senator Baldwin and 179 colleagues filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold Colorado's nondiscrimination provision in its universal preschool program, opposing religious exemptions that would allow preschools receiving public funding to deny enrollment to LGBTQ+ children and families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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. Roy advocating to the Justices that preschools that receive state dollars should not be able to discriminate against children and families. At issue in the case are religious preschools seeking an exemption from the nondiscrimination provision in Colorado’s universal preschool program so they can refuse to admit LGBTQ+ children or the children of LGBTQ+ people while still receiving public funding. The members’ brief urges the Supreme Court to uphold the nondiscrimination provision and not grant a religious exemption.
“Discriminating against anyone – let alone preschoolers – is simply wrong and betrays some of our most fundamental and enduring beliefs as Americans,” said Senator Baldwin. “No child or family should face discrimination in a program supported by taxpayer dollars. Our country has taken great strides in the march toward true equality, and the Supreme Court should stop such blatant discrimination that would take us an unmistakable step backwards.”
This upcoming term, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in St. Mary’s Catholic Parish v. Roy, where the court will be considering when to apply which of its standards for granting religious exemptions from nondiscrimination laws. In 2020, Colorado voters passed a ballot proposition to establish state funding for preschool. In response, the Colorado legislature passed legislation to codify a universal preschool program. The law includes a nondiscrimination provision, stating that the quality standards for the program must include “a requirement that each preschool provider provide eligible children an equal opportunity to enroll and receive preschool services regardless of race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, lack of housing, income level, or disability, as such characteristics and circumstances apply to the child or the child's family.”
Two Catholic parishes that operate preschools, among other plaintiffs, sued claiming that this nondiscrimination policy violates their First Amendment rights. Specifically, the preschools want a religious exemption in order to receive taxpayer dollars while discriminating against LGBTQ+ students and children of LGBTQ+ parents.
The members’ brief argues that:
The full amicus brief is available here.
Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Denial of Disaster Aid for Wisconsin | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
Position: Senator Baldwin calls on the Trump Administration to reverse its denial of federal hazard mitigation funding for Wisconsin communities recovering from April 2026 storms and flooding, arguing that such funding would help prevent future disaster damage and save taxpayer dollars.
Baldwin supports Governor Evers’ appeal for hazard mitigation funds to ensure Wisconsin communities can build back more resilient after April storms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 severe storms and flooding in April. While the Trump Administration approved some disaster assistance, it denied all hazard mitigation funding for the entire state that would help communities prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. The denial came after President Donald Trump rejected similar disaster aid for Wisconsin in 2025 after severe flooding, fitting into the trend of Democratic-run states being refused disaster aid at a record rate. The Trump Administration has denied disaster aid for states with Democratic governors at the highest rate in the 47-year history of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
“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,” wrote Senator Baldwin in a letter to FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton. “In light of the documented damage and its impact on local and state capacity, I request that FEMA give full and fair consideration to Wisconsin’s appeal for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding. It is imperative that the HMGP is added to this declaration so Wisconsin communities are able to recover and prevent similar impacts from future disaster events while saving local, state and federal taxpayer dollars.”
In April, communities across Wisconsin experienced heavy rainfall and severe weather, causing rivers to flood their banks and destroy homes and businesses alike. Following the storms, Senator Baldwin called on the Trump Administration to act and support Wisconsin’s request for federal resources so communities could recover.
Full text of the letter is available here and below.
I write to express support for the State of Wisconsin’s appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) denial of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding statewide in response to the severe storms and flooding that affected the state during the period of April 13-23, 2026.
On June 30, 2026, Wisconsin received a federal disaster declaration, DR-4923, for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance. However, on July 7, 2026, Wisconsin was denied Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding statewide.
The HMGP provides much-needed federal funds for long-term hazard mitigation projects to protect communities against future disasters. Some of the areas impacted by the April floods were still recovering from major flooding that occurred only eight months earlier. In August 2025, parts of the state experienced over 14 inches of rain in 24 hours, overwhelming local sewer systems and leading to a disaster declaration (DR-4892). The prior declaration was also denied HMPG funding.
Had hazard mitigation taken place after the first disaster, many of the damages for the current disaster declaration (DR-4923) would have been avoided and taxpayer dollars saved. In light of the documented damage and its impact on local and state capacity, I request that FEMA give full and fair consideration to Wisconsin’s appeal for HMGP funding. It is imperative that the HMGP is added to this declaration so Wisconsin communities are able to recover and prevent similar impacts from future disaster events while saving local, state and federal taxpayer dollars.
I remain committed to working with you to ensure Wisconsin communities receive appropriate federal support to recover and strengthen their resilience to future disasters. I appreciate your consideration of this request.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.THE LIFTOFF FUND3 contributions$24,210
2.WOMEN SENATORS MAKING HISTORY - UNITEMIZED2 contributions$23,506
4.BOOKER SENATE MAJORITYLeadership2 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC affiliated with Senator Cory Booker — directs contributions to allied Democratic candidates and causes.AI$20,600
5.SCHIFF(T) THE SENATE - UNITEMIZED2 contributions$16,729
6.SENATE IMPACT: IN & WI1 contribution$11,145
7.FAB FOUR FOR SENATE1 contribution$6,273
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$13,769
2.EPIC$8,284
3.OSHKOSH CORPORATION$6,500
4.EDWARD SNOWDON JR.$3,500
5.BELL AMBULANCE INC.$3,500
6.URBAN LAND INTERESTS$3,500
7.MILWAUKEE FORGETECH$3,500
8.MARQUIS MANAGEMENT INC$3,500
9.PDT PARTNERS$3,500
10.ARNOLD VENTURES$3,500
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
