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119-hr-4058·Nov 20, 2025·78% of R voted YES
Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
Baumgartner Releases Healthy Forests Incentives Act to Reduce Wildfire Risk - Michael Baumgartner
Position: Rep. Baumgartner introduced the Healthy Forests Incentives Act of 2026 to reduce wildfire risk through long-term forest stewardship, timber harvesting in high-risk areas, and incentives for businesses that use removed wood, and to shift federal wildfire funding toward mitigation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) released the text of his Healthy Forests Incentives Act of 2026, legislation to reduce wildfire risk by connecting long-term forest stewardship with targeted incentives for businesses that put removed wood to productive use.
“Today, many of our Western forests have up to 7 times thicker tree density than they did 100 years ago,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “These levels of unhealthy fuel loads contribute to extreme fire risk, particularly in forested areas near residential areas. My legislation creates incentives and a pathway to clear out these dangerous forests by harvesting timber in targeted areas. We must take action now to reduce risks for the next, possible catastrophic forest fire. We lost more than 700 homes this summer, I don’t want us losing another 700 next year,” he said.
“By connecting long-term stewardship in high-risk areas with incentives for businesses that use the wood we remove, this bill makes prevention a sustained economic activity—not just a series of isolated federal projects,” Baumgartner continued.
Over the past 10 years, Congress appropriated $64.7 billion in wildfire-specific funds, with more than half directed toward response and only 17 percent toward mitigation. “My bill seeks to better target federal resources toward preventive restoration in high-risk landscapes, while reviving forest economies across the west with more energy, jobs and cutting-edge building materials,” Baumgartner concluded.
The Healthy Forests Incentives Act would:
ICYMI: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Congressman Baumgartner Call on Governor Ferguson to Unlock Educational Tax Credits for Washington Families - Michael Baumgartner
Position: The release urges Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to opt the state into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, which allows taxpayers to direct up to $1,700 toward scholarships for eligible public and private school students. The speakers argue this would expand educational options regardless of family income.
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA — Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited the Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame in Spokane Valley to discuss challenges facing K–12 education and opportunities to expand educational options and support student success. They urged Governor Bob Ferguson to opt Washington into the Education Freedom Tax Credit program, which can help eligible public and private school students access tutoring, tuition assistance, special-needs services, and other qualifying educational support.
“One of our proudest accomplishments this Congress is creating the Education Freedom Tax Credit, allowing taxpayers to direct up to $1,700 toward scholarships that help students succeed,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “These scholarships can benefit students at schools like Chesterton Academy and public school students alike, helping families pay for tutoring, after-school programs, and other qualifying educational expenses.”
The pair also discussed the importance of expanding educational opportunities so families can choose the learning environment that best meets their families needs, regardless of income level.
“We are all united by the shared belief that every child, regardless of zip code or family income, deserves an education that reflects their families values and prepares them to succeed,” said Secretary McMahon. “A family's income should never be the reason a child misses out on an education where he or she should thrive. Those scholarships can support tuition, tutoring, services for students with disabilities, and other qualifying educational expenses whether a child attends public school or private school,” she added.
“This is probably the most significant education policy reform, at least in the last 50 years, to create a sense of empowerment for every parent and every student and every taxpayer, that they can take control of the future of education,” Baumgartner concluded.
Watch the full press conference here.
‘Education Freedom Tax Credit’ Background:
Congressman Baumgartner Welcomes New Funding for the ‘Feed the Future’ Innovation Lab at WSU for Animal Health Research - Michael Baumgartner
Position: The release welcomes a State Department investment in the Feed the Future Innovation Lab at Washington State University for animal health research, arguing it protects livestock, food security, and U.S. agricultural exporters, and that such strategic foreign assistance extends U.S. influence abroad.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the State Department announced Washington State University was selected as one of eight Feed the Future Innovation Labs to receive new funding for its research on animal health. Through these Innovation Labs, the Department of State is investing in research that draws upon the strength of American universities to advance solutions that reduce global hunger, poverty, and malnutrition.
“Animal diseases, like the New World screwworm, threaten farmers’ livelihoods, our food supply and the prices families pay at the grocery store. I welcome the State Department's long-term, strategic investment in advancing research that protects livestock and strengths food security,” said Congressman Micheal Baumgartner (WA-05), acknowledging Washington State University’s central role in the initiative.
The Innovation Labs are led by American land-grant universities, with links to 24 additional research and academic institutions in the United States and internationally. Auburn University, University of Mississippi, Kansas State University, the University of Georgia, the University of Hawaii and the University of Florida round out the research institutions recognized by the Department of State, today.
“Every dollar invested in Innovation Labs and in agricultural research strengthens U.S. farmers and exporters,” Baumagartner continued. “This is the sort of strategic aid that extends U.S. influence abroad and I congratulate Secretary Rubio for his leadership on modernizing U.S. foreign assistance.”
Congressman Baumgartner’s Statement on the Dell’s $250 Contribution into Childhood Investment Accounts - Michael Baumgartner
Position: The release announces that the Dell family's $250 contributions have begun flowing into Childhood Investment Accounts, encourages families to claim and check their accounts, and states the congressman voted for the accounts because they give working families another tool to save for children's futures.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) released a statement on Michael and Susan Dell’s $250 contributions to Childhood Investments Accounts. Congress created these accounts in 2025 and they began receiving the Dell’s charitable deposits on Friday, October 9. Also known as “Trump Accounts,” Congress designed these tax-advantaged investment accounts to help families build long-term savings for children.
“I want parents to know what’s available to their children and how these accounts work,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “The Dell family’s generous contribution is separate from other funds that may be deposited into a Childhood Investment Account, including federal contributions for eligible newborns. I encourage families to check their child’s account and learn more about the options available to them by accessing official websites.”
More than 70 million children under 18 were enrolled in these new accounts, which can receive contributions from the federal government, family members, employers, and other contributors. But parents need to claim the accounts first. Michael and Susan Dell committed $6.25 billion (non-taxpayer dollars) to provide $250 contributions to 25 million eligible children born between 2016 and 2024. The contributions were distributed based on zip code median family income, beginning with the lowest-income zip codes and expanding until 25 million eligible children were reached. All eligible children living on military bases, including Fairchild Airforce Base, were also included.
“Childhood Investment Accounts give families an opportunity to begin building financial resources from an early age,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “I was proud to vote for these accounts in Congress because they give working families another tool to save for their children’s future. By combining an initial federal contribution for eligible children with the ability to receive additional investments over time, we can help families build long-term savings and give children a stronger financial foundation.”
“My staff estimates that the the Dell family’s $250 contribution is available to eligible children in roughly 86% of zip codes fully or partially within Washington’s 5th District, offering over 75,000 of Eastern Washington kids a head start on college, technical training, opening a business or other investments for the future,” he continued.
Parents should visit the official U.S. Government Website to learn more about their child’s account, and verify at “Invest America” to see if their zip code qualifies for the Dell family’s $250 contribution.
ICYMI: Congressman Baumgartner Joins Governor Ferguson to Provide an Update on State’s Request for Federal Major Disaster Declaration Regarding Eastern WA Wildfires - Michael Baumgartner
Position: The release reports that Congressman Baumgartner joined Governor Ferguson and other officials in requesting a federal Major Disaster Declaration for the 2026 Eastern Washington wildfires, and states that the government component of federal aid should be reasonable and not a blank check, and that states receiving federal help should manage forests to keep them healthy.
SPOKANE, WA — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) joined Gov. Bob Ferguson along with other state and local officials to formally request a federal Major Disaster Declaration related to the wildfires in Eastern Washington that broke out earlier this summer.
Three major wildfires – the Old Trails Fire in northwest Spokane, the Autumn Lane Fire near Nine Mile Falls, and the Fairview Fire in Mead – caused widespread destruction across the Spokane area. The fires prompted evacuations for approximately 67,000 residents, burned nearly 10,000 acres, and destroyed 833 homes. Total damages are estimated to exceed $1 billion.
View Senator Murray and the entire Washington delegation’s letter to President Trump here.
Watch the full press conference here.
Congressman Baumgartner’s Notable Quotes:
“These fires have made a mark on the national landscape [and] I cannot begin to tell you how many members of Congress throughout the country have reached out in the aftermath of the fires and there is a nationwide willingness to help and a nationwide understanding that we need help.
“While there are Republicans, Democrats, Independents that support you, this has just been a unified effort across the board and that has been great to see.
“I was also with President Trump, a week ago Wednesday, in the Oval Office, at the White House and feel very confident that we are going to get support for this FEMA request.
“Now, as these go forward, there's both an individual component and a government component and it’s important the federal government is not just writing a blank check here so it’s important that the government component be reasonable and not be a cash grab to fill in other aspects of government spending but again, I do feel very confident [and] Secretary Mullin feels very confident about the need here.
“It’s important that if the federal government is going to be helping states like Washington, it’s important that states like Washington be doing everything they can to have healthy forests.”
Baumgartner Bill Holds Foreign Officials Accountable for Discriminating Against Washington State Businesses - Michael Baumgartner
Position: The release describes Representative Baumgartner's support for H.R. 9834, the No Racketeers on Our Shores Act, which would give diplomats a tool to hold foreign officials accountable for discriminating against U.S. companies, and notes the bill cleared the House Judiciary Committee 15-8.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s (WA-05) No Racketeers on Our Shores Act (H.R. 9834) was approved by the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 15 to 8. This clears the bill to be considered by the full House of Representatives.
“American companies should not be unfairly targeted or subjected to discriminatory treatment by foreign governments, and that is especially important for companies from Washington state like Coupang, Microsoft and Amazon,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “The No Racketeers on Our Shores Act gives our diplomats another targeted tool to hold foreign officials accountable without immediately escalating to the use of tariffs to address trade disputes."
The legislation responds to a growing pattern uncovered by the House Judiciary Committee: foreign governments using coercive powers to target successful Washington state companies while protecting their favored domestic competitors:
Baumgartner Announces $2.23 Million Grant to Spokane County to Support Fairchild Air Force Base Transportation Access - Michael Baumgartner
Position: The release announces a federal grant to Spokane County for reconstruction of Thorpe Road to add a secondary access gate at Fairchild Air Force Base, and argues the project improves base access, emergency response, and security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) announced that the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has approved a federal grant for $2,236,500 to Spokane County to undertake a $3,195,000 project for the reconstruction of Thorpe Road. This directly supports Fairchild Air Force Base by constructing better transportation access.
“This is a major win for the operational resilience of Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB), the beating heart of the Spokane community,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “This is a crucial investment in national security that will enhance timely response and grant Air Force personnel easier access to one of the most strategic military installations in the US Air Forces’s inventory – Fairchild Air Force Base – home to the largest US air refueling wing in the world.”
Currently, Fairchild relies on a single access gate to manage the flow of personnel, goods, and vehicles. This bottleneck not only creates significant congestion and delay, but undermines core principles of military readiness, emergency responsiveness, and base security. This project will reconstruct and modernize Thorpe Road to fully enable the operation of a secondary access gate. The resulting benefits are substantial: improving response times during recalls and emergencies, enhancing quality of life for service members and families, reducing base-related congestion, and strengthening disaster resiliency.
“I also want to recognize the incredible work of Commissioner Al French and Spokane County Director of Public Works Kyle Twohig in securing this funding,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “They saw the need for this project and worked to get it across the finish line. This is exactly the kind of partnership we need between local leaders and the federal government to strengthen Fairchild, improve access for our service members, and make our community more resilient.”
Getting through the main gate at Fairchild can be a challenge, even outside of rush hour. The current gate is only two travel lanes wide, creating unnecessary congestion and delays. By comparison, installations on the west side of the state, including McChord Field and Fort Lewis, have entry points that are four lanes wide or more. Building the Thorpe Road access and secondary gate to accommodate greater traffic capacity will significantly improve the speed and ease of entry while reducing congestion at the main gate.
Baumgartner Applauds Passage of The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 - Michael Baumgartner
Position: The release celebrates House passage of The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, which would require AM broadcast access in passenger motor vehicles, and frames AM radio as an emergency information tool.
September 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) celebrates passage of The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill would require that AM broadcast stations be accessible in all passenger motor vehicles imported into, shipped within, or manufactured and sold within the United States. “AM radio remains a critical tool for keeping Americans informed, especially when severe weather, wildfires, or other emergencies disrupt our normal communications,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 will help ensure drivers can continue to access the important source of emergency information wherever they are.”
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Background:
AM radio remains an important part of the nation’s emergency alert system, providing a way for communities to receive critical information during emergencies and disasters;
The legislation directs the DOT to establish rules in consultation with FEMA and the FCC to ensure AM radio is accessible to drivers;
For vehicles sold before the new requirement takes effect, manufacturers would have to clearly disclose if the vehicle does not include AM radio access and could not charge an additional fee for AM access during that period;
Requires the Government Accountability Office to study how AM radio and other technologies can deliver emergency alerts to people in vehicles.
Congressman Baumgartner cosponsored The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, and it passed the House by a voice vote. This will now head to the Senate for consideration.
Position: Advocates for advancing the Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026, which would grant tribal and local managers authority to address pinniped predation on threatened and endangered salmon in the Columbia River, its tributaries, and Washington waters.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s (WA-05) bipartisan Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026 was approved by the House Natural Resources Committee by a voice vote. This clears the bill to be considered by the full House of Representatives.
“I am pleased the House Natural Resources Committee voted in a bipartisan manner to advance my bill,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “This bill, born in collaboration with many of the tribes in Washington that have federally recognized treaty fishing rights, is an important step in the right direction to protect salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest. I look forward to continued bipartisanship as we work to get it signed into law before the end of this Congress.”
“Recovering Northwest salmon requires granting tribal and local managers the authority to address pinniped predation as they know best,” said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04). “H.R. 9621 provides greater flexibility to manage pinnipeds in the Columbia River, its tributaries and Washington waters. These local experts understand the ecosystem and need the right tools to support threatened and endangered salmon recovery. I commend Rep. Baumgartner for advancing a science-based solution that empowers regional partners and delivers meaningful results for native fish populations.”
Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026:
Baumgartner Introduces Bill to Ban Wildfire Betting - Michael Baumgartner
Position: The release supports the Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act (H.R. 10109), which would prohibit prediction-market platforms from listing or clearing contracts that allow users to profit from wildfire events.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) introduced the Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act (H.R. 10109), legislation to prohibit prediction-market platforms from listing or clearing contracts that allow speculators to profit from wildfire events.
“We’ve already had enough problems with arsonists causing wildfires in Eastern Washington, we don’t need betting markets giving potential big financial incentives to start fires,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “When a wildfire threatens a community, every effort should be focused on protecting families, homes, and first responders. Congress should draw a clear line and make sure federally regulated markets cannot facilitate wagers on the devastation of American communities.”
In an August 2026 letter to the Commodities Future Trading Commission, nine senators cited public reports that Polymarket accepted more than $1.2 million in bets connected to the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Those contracts allowed users to speculate on outcomes such as the number of acres burned, whether fires would spread to certain areas, and when they would be contained.
The fires, started by an arsonist who has confessed to starting 25 other fires, forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, burned roughly 10,000 acres, and destroyed or heavily damaged more than 900 structures. Though there is no evidence that the alleged arson was connected to a prediction-market wager, the risk is too obvious to ignore.
The Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act would:
The bill does not restrict wildfire forecasting, fire-weather science, emergency-response operations, or legitimate insurance products. It addresses only event contracts listed or cleared on federally registered prediction-market platforms.
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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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.REPUBLICAN GOVERNANCE GROUP/TUESDAY GROUP PACLeadership10 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC affiliated with the Tuesday Group, a caucus of moderate House Republicans — supports Republican candidates aligned with the group's centrist positions.AI$15,000
2.BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY RAILPAC (BNSF RAILPAC)4 contributions$12,000
3.ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. PAC (ABC PAC)Business2 contributionsTrade-association PAC for non-union construction contractors — backs candidates supporting regulatory relief, tax incentives, and infrastructure spending favorable to commercial and industrial builders.AI$10,000
4.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PACIdeological2 contributionsFederal PAC arm of AIPAC, established 2021. Backs candidates from both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$10,000
5.CITIZENS ORGANIZED PAC2 contributions$8,000
6.NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PAC5 contributions$8,000
7.PREMERA BLUE CROSS PAC/PREMERA PACHealth3 contributionsHealth insurance PAC for Premera Blue Cross — backs candidates supporting insurance-industry regulatory positions and healthcare policy aligned with HMO interests.AI$7,500
8.AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN PAC2 contributions$7,000
9.BAUM PAC2 contributions$7,000
10.TURKISH AMERICAN COALITION PAC- TAC-PAC4 contributions$5,400
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.IGNITION PARTNERS$14,000
2.THE SWINGING DOORS$10,500
3.ARNOLD VENTURES$10,500
4.OVERLAKE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH$10,000
5.GLOBAL HARVEST FOODS$7,500
6.GOODMAN REAL ESTATE$7,144
7.BRAD MILES INSURANCE INC$7,062
8.QUINN AGENCY$7,000
9.IDAHO SCIENTIFIC$7,000
10.KOELSCH COMMUNITIES$7,000
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.
