Murat, a Stevens Point native, also served as Baldwin's district director from 1999 to 2000. has served since Jan 3, 2013. 1830 (110th): To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008. She declined to comment on fellow Democrat Kind's failure to act on the whistle-blower's complaints. The disciplinary actions were taken in response to an internal review of her staff's handling of whistle-blower complaints about overmedication and other problems at the Tomah hospital. Help us develop the tools to bring real-time legislative data into the classroom. A resolution celebrating the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023. The Perkins Coie report singles out Baylor for her handling of the Tomah matter. A bill to require a background check for every firearm sale. His duties have been shifted to Sarah Anstaett, a Baldwin staffer in Madison. (Senate), 2019 Oct-Dec (House), 2004 Oct-Dec Join 10 million other Americans using GovTrack to learn about and contact your representative and senators and track what Congress is doing each day. (Senate), 2018 Apr-Jun (Senate), 2015 Jan-Mar (Senate), 2019 Jan-Mar The 114th: CQ Roll Calls Guide to the New Congress Wisconsin GOP Files Ethics Complaint Against Baldwin (Updated) A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes. 27 RC# 79, On the Amendment S.Amdt. Baldwin said the proposed agreement, including the secrecy provision, was standard language. - As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) investigation into the Tomah VA Medical Center (VAMC) gets underway, U.S. A resolution designating the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as "National Park Week". Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2023. (Senate), 2013 Apr-Jun Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023. But they discovered that because of her previous illness, they couldn't find such a policy. Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. A bill to establish duties for online service providers with respect to end user data that such providers collect and use. "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. Senator for March 19, 2017. Baldwin said she was disciplining rather than firing Murat, Helbick and Hill because the review did not find evidence of deliberate wrongdoing. A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for workers for all unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee. Kraus said Baldwin took responsibility for mistakes her office made, disciplined staff to ensure it doesn't happen again and he reiterated that Baylor was fired for other, long-term performance issues. Also, aides for any relevant committees, leadership offices, campaign committees and leadership PACs will not be included here, nor do we have data for unpaid staff such as interns or people who are "detailed" from the GAO, executive branch or private sector. (Senate), 2021 Jan-Jan Tammy Baldwin is responsible for the smooth and cohesive management of Perkins Coie's operations both in the United States and internationally. Tammy got better, and her grandparents looked for a health insurance policy that would cover her in the future. ", Baylor, who had worked for former Sen. Herb Kohl for more than 10 years before taking the job with Baldwin in 2013, said she is filing the complaint with "reluctance" and is wary of taking on a U.S. senator, but had to set aside her reticence to combat Baldwin's "misinformation campaign. Chief of Business Operations Vcard EMAIL Portland D + 1.503.727.2000. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month". (Senate), 2021 Jul-Sep The Source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955. 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. In the proud tradition of Wisconsin's state . 2048, Pub.L. Armed Forces and National Security (12%) 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 Her grandfather was a scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her grandmother was a gifted artist and seamstress who became chief costumer of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Theater Department. Nomination Confirmed 65/30 on Jul 27, 2020. Labor and Employment (12%) Tammy Baldwin has committed her life's work to public service because she has a deep commitment to making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin's working families. A resolution honoring the volunteers of the Coast Guard Ombudsman program on Ombudsman Appreciation Day. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. Apr 25, 2023. A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq. In late January, Baldwin dismissedMarquette Baylor, her former deputy state director for constituent services. Chief of Staff Ken Reidy. 2 to S. 316 (No short title on file) RC# 65. S. 935: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2023, S. 886: Womens Suffrage National Monument Location Act, S. 3436: Protecting Europes Energy Security Implementation Act, On the Nomination PN1345: William Scott Hardy, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of , On the Nomination PN366: Marshall Billingslea, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Department of the Treasury, H.R. Baldwin is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude a basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. . The report found that Baldwin's constituent services team failed to relay constituent concerns to the office's top staff. 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. Nomination Confirmed 65/35 on Jun 22, 2017. In an email to constituents Wednesday afternoon, Stubbs had said she planned to keep both jobs if she is confirmed. FAIR Act Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act. 26 RC# 49. 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. (Senate), 2021 Jan-Mar Baldwin On Passage of the Bill H.J.Res. Latest entries from columnist Daniel Bice's No Quarter blog. F + 1.503.727.2222. (House), 2004 Jul-Sep A bill to require reporting regarding certain drug price increases, and for other purposes. In November, after Honl first asked Baldwin's office about the report,the Wisconsin aides also gave Baldwin's chief of staff the report outlining the high rates of opiate prescriptions. Journal Sentinel coverage of the legislature, governor's office and other state politics in Madison and around Wisconsin. (Senate), 2015 Apr-Jun A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release. (Senate), 2020 Jan-Mar (Senate), 2022 Jan-Mar Baldwin's office, for example, first learned of problems at the facility in March 2014, but state staffers failed to let Baldwin know about their work on these complaints when she visited the hospital on July 1. "Despite repeated requests for approval of the proposed plan, our efforts were rejected by Murat," Baylor wrote. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. Veterans who relied on the facility for care had begun calling it "Candy Land.". 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. Baldwin recently introduced the following legislation: View All Carolyn Walser, director of scheduling/executive assistant. This is Baldwin is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. (Senate), 2016 Jul-Sep A BILL To establish an awareness campaign related to the lethality of fentanyl and fentanyl-contaminated drugs, to establish a Federal Interagency Work Group on Fentanyl Contamination of Illegal Drugs, and to provide communitybased coalition enhancement grants to mitigate the effects of drug misuse. She said he agreed to put the last one in the senator's briefing binder. A bill to increase the quality and supply of child care and lower child care costs for families. She said at the time that Murat did not realize the importance of the report's findings. GovTrack.us is not a government website. 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). (Senate), 2015 Jul-Sep A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. We love educating Americans about how their government works too! (Senate), 2023 Apr-Apr A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes. (Senate), 2021 Apr-Jun In 1989, she received her law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes. You are encouraged to reuse any material on this site. Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. the median of 2.3% She assumed office on January 3, 2013. In addition, Baldwin said Mike Helbick, a staff caseworker, has been bumped from dealing with veterans issues. A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2023 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". A BILL To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the authority of the President to assume emergency control of the police of the District of Columbia. Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023. Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. The committee ranked a Denver firms proposal for the Lake Monona waterfront first out of three finalists. Head over to Sen. Tammy Baldwins website. 22 to S. 316 (No short title on file) RC# 67, On the Amendment S.Amdt. . S.Res. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes. 112th Congress (House), 2005 Oct-Dec A bill to require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. Tammy Baldwin has committed her life's work to public service because she has a deep commitment to making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin's working families. 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. Tammy Baldwin for Senate Feb 2023 - Present3 months Madison, Wisconsin, United States U.S. House of Representatives 2 years 2 months Deputy Chief of Staff & Communications Director, Rep.. A resolution commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia. Ron Johnson Denies His Office Sat on Whistleblower Tips (House), 2012 Jan-Mar (House), 2005 Apr-Jun Baylor wrote additional memos on Dec. 12 and 17 that cited alleged over-prescription of opiates at Tomah, according to copies attached to the complaint. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Senator since 2013. 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. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights". 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. A bill to focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders. "Months passed without critical guidance," she wrote. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. A bill to establish American opportunity accounts, and for other purposes. Capitol Office Madison Office Eau Claire Office Green Bay Office La Crosse Office Ladysmith Office Milwaukee Office. 80 to S. 870 (No short title on file) RC# 87. Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. We dont track why legislators miss votes, but its often due to medical absenses, major life events, and running for higher office. Bryan Lesswing, Senior Advisor to the Governor Former Communications Director to then Lieutenant Governor Hochul Former Communications Director for U.S. Legislative Director Meghan Rai. Leading the review was Democratic heavy-hitterMarc Elias. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections, to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for automatic voter registration. As Senate Democratic Conference Secretary, Baldwin may be focused on her responsibilities other than introducing legislation, such as setting the chambers agenda, uniting her party, and brokering deals. 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. EACH Act of 2023 Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act of 2023. A bill to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes. A bill to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators. 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. 801 (110th): Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. After the public outcry, Senator Baldwin immediately sought to place the blame squarely on me, the complaint states. A resolution opposing a national sales tax on working families and supporting a tax cut to benefit the middle class. She said there were no protocols, shifting job responsibilities and a lack of training and communication. 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. CQ Roll Call is a part of FiscalNote, the leading technology innovator at the intersection of global business and government. (House), 2008 Jul-Sep Look for a contact form on Sen. Tammy Baldwins website to express your opinion. She oversees a workforce of 550 professionals and plays a . When Tammy was nine years old, she was diagnosed with a serious childhood illness similar to spinal meningitis. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for current year inclusion of net CFC tested income, and for other purposes. Senator Baldwin has also made addressing the student debt crisis and college affordability a top priority. Her grandparents had health insurance, but they weren't allowed to list Tammy as a dependent. In an interview, Baldwin said she has prided herself on the work done by her constituent services team in the past. The three new staff members in Baldwin's office are: Republicans plan to remove more than 500 items from the governor's 2023-25 budget proposal and start drafting their own version of the state's. 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. 30 RC# 35. In fact, Baylor said all emails from Honl starting Nov 25 were forwarded to Murat. 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. "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. *Senate data is reported by Fiscal Year and cannot be displayed by calendar years. 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 . Most legislation has no activity after being introduced. (House), 2004 Apr-Jun The USA Freedom Act (H.R. A source close to her suggested that she is leaning against going to court over her dismissal. Her aides responded by contacting Tomah administrators and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and obtaining a copy of the inspection report. 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. HALL , 608-252-6132. On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023. (Senate), 2017 Jul-Sep 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. As her grandmother grew older, Tammy served as her grandmother's primary caregiver - an extremely rewarding, but also challenging responsibility. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a grant program to assist with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products, and for other purposes. LegiStorm is constantly adding new information on the people, places and reports in our database. (House), 2012 Jul-Sep positioned according to our ideology score (left to right) and our leadership score (leaders are toward the top). Not from any insurer. H.R. CADETS Act Changing Age-Determined Eligibility To Student Incentive Payments Act. 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. Tammy graduated from Madison West High School and went on to double-major in political science and mathematics at Smith College. When the opioid epidemic spread across Wisconsin, devastating countless families and entire communities, Tammy worked in the Senate to make sure Washington finally stepped up and supported local prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts throughout the state. Baldwin, who was first elected to Congress in 2012, was the only member of Congress from Wisconsin who received an inspector general report warning of the over-prescription of narcotics at the at. (House), 2003 Apr-Jun Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. (House), 1999 Jul-Sep RESOLUTION Condemning Beijings destruction of Hong Kongs democracy and rule of law. (Senate), 2017 Apr-Jun Tammy Baldwin retains chief of staff, hires three new staffers. It might have even set a record. In the past week, LegiStorm added: To see staff salaries for aides in the personal office of Sen. Tammy Baldwin, select a time period below. Thanks to Covid-19," an article in Bloomberg Law, regarding Perkins Coie's hybrid arrangement for attorneys and staff returning to work. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. (House), 2003 Jul-Sep Otherwise, try contacting your own senator: You are currently on the website GovTrack.us, which has no affiliation with Baldwin and is not a government website. A bill to require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 14 to S. 316 (No short title on file) RC# 66, On the Amendment S.Amdt. She served seven terms in the House of Representatives, serving on the Budget Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and the Energy and Commerce Committee. U.S. She instructed her Chief of Staff, Bill Murat, to fly to Milwaukee, fire me, and offer me a severance package that required me to stay quiet. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the term natural cheese. A bill to protect the rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation, and for other purposes. She said she spoke with Honl for two hours on Nov. 24 and sent a memo to Murat and Hill the next day outlining what Honl had asked, including that the senator take action on the inspection report, and recommending that Baldwin contact VA Secretary Bob McDonald about the report "substantiating the over prescribing allegations at the Tomah VA," she wrote according to a copy of the memo attached to her ethics complaint. A bill to ensure due process protections of individuals in the United States against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic. RESOLUTION Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide. Janet Piraino will serve as U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin's new state director, taking over for a staffer demoted after Baldwin determined that he failed to adequately respond to whistleblower complaints about the treatment of veterans at the VA Medical Center in Tomah. A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality. A bill to ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for every person, and for other purposes. 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. Tammy was raised by her grandparents because her mother struggled with mental illness, chronic pain, and drug abuse. PDF: Read Marquette Baylor's ethics complaint against Sen. Tammy Baldwin. A bill to address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes. A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world and in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the National FFA Organization. (House), 2009 Jan-Mar She also served as a member of the U.S. House of Reps from 1999 to 2013. (Senate), 2020 May-Jun But Perkins Coie concluded that there was no coverup by the senator's staff or any attempt to bottle up a report detailing some of the problems. His No Quarter column has won a National Headliner Award for best local interest column. (Senate), 2014 Apr-Jun RESOLUTION Celebrating Black History Month.
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