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Michael Baumgartner

Michael Baumgartner

RRepublicanWA-5 · Representative
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone19
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency75
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
43
Total Statements
18
Floor Speeches
25
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 29Environment: 10Labor: 8Veterans: 7Agriculture: 7Healthcare: 7Foreign Policy: 6Defense: 6Trade: 5Economy: 3Housing: 3Education: 3Infrastructure: 2Crime & Justice: 2Immigration: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 22Ceremonial: 11Bipartisan: 8: 2

Statements (43)

Press Release2026-06-02
ICYMI: Baumgartner Joins the School of War Podcast

ICYMI: Baumgartner Joins the School of War Podcast Baumgartner Gives a Detailed View of the Current Indo-Pacific Landscape. WASHINGTON – Speaking from the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in... The post ICYMI: Baumgartner Joins the School of War Podcast appeared first on Michael Baumgartner .

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Press Release2026-06-02
Baumgartner, Amb. Ryan Crocker Call for a Reinvigorated American Diplomatic Corps

Baumgartner, Amb. Ryan Crocker Call for a Reinvigorated American Diplomatic Corps SPOKANE, WA — Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) and Spokane native Ambassador Ryan Crocker today published a joint op-ed calling for... The post Baumgartner, Amb. Ryan Crocker Call for a Reinvigorated American…

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Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialEconomyTaxesVeterans
HONORING JACK HOLSCLAW

HONORING JACK HOLSCLAW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3676-H3677] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1030…

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Press Release2026-05-15TaxesDefenseVeterans
Baumgartner Hails Passage of the FY 2027 MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill

Baumgartner Hails Passage of the FY 2027 MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Baumgartner today welcomed House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) Appropriations... The post Baumgartner Hails Passage of the FY 2027…

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Press Release2026-05-15Taxes
Baumgartner Statement on House Passage of Bail Accountability Bills to Make Communities Safer

Baumgartner Statement on House Passage of Bail Accountability Bills to Make Communities Safer WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Michael Baumgartner welcomed House passage of two public safety bills aimed at bringing greater accountability and... The post Baumgartner Statement on House Passage of…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialHealthcareTradeAgriculture
TWELVE COUNTIES IN TWELVE DAYS

TWELVE COUNTIES IN TWELVE DAYS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3464-H3465] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TWELVE…

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Press Release2026-05-13Taxes
Local Congressman Stops in Stevens County

Local Congressman Stops in Stevens County Published in the Statesman-Examiner by Bruce Rushton U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) said he has had his differences with the... The post Local Congressman Stops in Stevens County appeared first on Michael Baumgartner .

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Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7567HR1
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3169-H3290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-04-25Taxes
Congressman Baumgartner Welcomes Egyptian National Team to Spokane Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup and Requests Practices be Open to Kids and the Public

Congressman Baumgartner Welcomes Egyptian National Team to Spokane Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup and Requests Practices be Open to Kids and the Public WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) wrote to the Ambassador of Egypt and welcomed the Egyptian National Team to Spokane,...…

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Floor Speech2026-04-23
WELCOMING GREATER SPOKANE, INC.

WELCOMING GREATER SPOKANE, INC. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H3079] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WELCOMING…

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Press Release2026-04-02BipartisanTaxes
Baumgartner Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking Equipment

Baumgartner Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking Equipment WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA‑05) introduced the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to... The post Baumgartner Introduces…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25CeremonialImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
RECOGNIZING WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY'S ROAR PROGRAM

RECOGNIZING WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY'S ROAR PROGRAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2682-H2683] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17CeremonialTaxesDefenseVeterans
HONORING CAPTAIN ARIANA SAVINO

HONORING CAPTAIN ARIANA SAVINO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Page H2536] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Press Release2026-03-09TaxesForeign Policy
Congressman Baumgartner Urges Gov. Ferguson to Help Deliver Relief at the Pump

Congressman Baumgartner Urges Gov. Ferguson to Help Deliver Relief at the Pump SPOKANE, WA – As global energy markets reel from Iran’s disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Congressman Michael Baumgartner... The post Congressman Baumgartner Urges Gov. Ferguson to Help Deliver Relief at…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04CeremonialTaxesForeign Policy
HONORING TAYLA TOLLEFSON

HONORING TAYLA TOLLEFSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E187] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanForeign PolicyDefenseIsrael
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN IS THE WORLD'S LEADING STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM.

ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN IS THE WORLD'S LEADING STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H2374] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR5912HR7380
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41…

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Press Release2026-02-24TaxesLabor
Congressman Baumgartner Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Congressman Baumgartner Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issued the following statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address. “We’re kicking off... The post Congressman Baumgartner Responds to President…

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Floor Speech2026-02-24CeremonialTaxesDefenseEducation
RECOGNIZING JOSHUA ELLIOTT

RECOGNIZING JOSHUA ELLIOTT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2267-H2268] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-02-19BipartisanTaxes
Baumgartner Requests Flood Disaster Aid, Calls out Democrat Shutdown Strain on FEMA

Baumgartner Requests Flood Disaster Aid, Calls out Democrat Shutdown Strain on FEMA WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) joined the entire, bipartisan Washington Congressional Delegation in a letter urging the President to approve additional... The post Baumgartner Requests…

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Press Release2026-02-12TaxesEducation
Baumgartner Announces Winner of Classroom to the Capitol Contest

Baumgartner Announces Winner of Classroom to the Capitol Contest WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA‑05) today announced that Bill Plucker, a longtime teacher at Walla Walla High School, has been... The post Baumgartner Announces Winner of Classroom to the Capitol Contest appeared…

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Floor Speech2026-02-10CeremonialTaxesVeteransAgriculture
CELEBRATING REECE JENKIN

CELEBRATING REECE JENKIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [House] [Page H2104] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialLaborAgricultureS800
RECOGNIZING 1984 WALLA WALLA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM

RECOGNIZING 1984 WALLA WALLA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H1981] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-01-22Taxes
Baumgartner Backs Final FY2026 Funding Bills: Restoring Regular Order and Delivering for Eastern Washington

Baumgartner Backs Final FY2026 Funding Bills: Restoring Regular Order and Delivering for Eastern Washington Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) voted to pass a series of Appropriations bills; Defense, Transportation, Labor, Health and Human Services,... The post Baumgartner Backs Final…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21BipartisanTaxesLabor
HONORING THE LIFE OF LARRY BATTERTON

HONORING THE LIFE OF LARRY BATTERTON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1127-H1128] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-01-13TaxesEducationLabor
Congressman Baumgartner Announces 2nd Annual State of the Union Ticket Contest for Outstanding Teachers

Congressman Baumgartner Announces 2nd Annual State of the Union Ticket Contest for Outstanding Teachers WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) is proud to announce the second annual State of the Union Ticket Contest, titled “Classroom to... The post Congressman Baumgartner…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY'S ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS PROGRAM

RECOGNIZING EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY'S ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS PROGRAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H667-H668] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR2312HR2262
TIPPED EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT

TIPPED EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H685-H691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TIPPED…

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Floor Speech2026-01-12BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR2683
REMOTE ACCESS SECURITY ACT

REMOTE ACCESS SECURITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H621-H623] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMOTE ACCESS…

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Press Release2026-01-08HealthcareTaxes
Baumgartner Calls for Federal Review to Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars in Washington State’s Benefit Programs

Baumgartner Calls for Federal Review to Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars in Washington State’s Benefit Programs WASHINGTON- With federal investigations in Minnesota exposing large-scale fraud in child nutrition and Medicaid-related programs, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) today sent... The post…

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Press Release2026-01-08Taxes
Baumgartner Votes to Pass Three Appropriations Bills: Securing Key Funding for Eastern Washington

Baumgartner Votes to Pass Three Appropriations Bills: Securing Key Funding for Eastern Washington WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner voted for a series of Appropriations bills; Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS), Energy and Water, and Interior... The post Baumgartner Votes to Pass…

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Floor Speech2026-01-07CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING FAMILIES

TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING FAMILIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Pages H105-H106] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TAX…

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Press Release2025-12-19Taxes
After Colorado Acts, Baumgartner Urges Governor Ferguson to Opt Into New Tax Credit Program for Washington

After Colorado Acts, Baumgartner Urges Governor Ferguson to Opt Into New Tax Credit Program for Washington WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) is calling on Governor Bob Ferguson to act swiftly and ensure Washington families can benefit from... The post After Colorado Acts,…

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Floor Speech2025-03-05BipartisanHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentHRES189
RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE

RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [House] [Pages H998-H1004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-01-03
Proudly Serving Washington's 5th District!

Proudly Serving Washington's 5th District! Proudly Serving Washington's 5th District! Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Link Contact Michael

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Press Release2025-01-03
Newest Members of Congress

Newest Members of Congress Newest Members of Congress Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary Newly elected Members join seated Members in the 119th United States Congress. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesTrade
Tours and Tickets

Tours and Tickets Tours and Tickets Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. Obtaining a White House tour can be…

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Press Release2025-01-03Defense
Service Academy Nominations

Service Academy Nominations Service Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Instructions The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Internships

Internships Internships Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Please complete and submit the form below to apply for an internship in one of our offices. Ensure that you have your cover letter and resume ready to upload at the end of this form. Submitting these documents is required. Current Page 1…

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Help with a Federal Agency

Help with a Federal Agency Help with a Federal Agency Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Grant Applicants

Grant Applicants Grant Applicants Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 The following resources are for people seeking information or assistance applying for Federal Grants. Please contact our office for additional information or assistance. USA.gov Benefits, Grants and Loans pages The following is…

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Press Release2025-01-03Environment
Flags

Flags Flags Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Flag Order Form If you would like to order a U.S. flag from our office, please use the flag order form to calculate the price and shipping costs. Flags are available in different sizes and fabrics. All flag purchases include a dedication message,…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Proudly Serving Washington's 5th District!

Proudly Serving Washington's 5th District! Proudly Serving Washington's 5th District! Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Link Contact Michael

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