Michael Baumgartner

MAKING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE STATUTORY REFERENCES TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS WHICH WERE FORMERLY CLASSIFIED TO CHAPTERS 14 AND 19 OF TITLE 25, UNITED STATES CODE, AND TO CORRECT RELATED... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

Baumgartner Introduces Bill to Ban Wildfire Betting 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... The post Baumgartner Introduces Bill to Ban…

Eastern Washington Wildfire Resource Kit Wildfires are the largest naturally-occurring threat for Eastern Washingtonians. It’s important to be aware of the wildfires that break out... The post Eastern Washington Wildfire Resource Kit appeared first on Michael Baumgartner .

Your Voice in Congress: July 17, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner It was a busy week in Washington, DC. I met with Eastern Washington agriculture, water, energy, health care, and community... The post Your Voice in Congress: July 17, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner appeared first on Michael…

Your Voice in Congress: July 24, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner It was a productive week back in Washington, DC. I was proud to help pass the Stop Insider Trading Act... The post Your Voice in Congress: July 24, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner appeared first on Michael Baumgartner .

Baumgartner Introduces Bill to Hold Foreign Officials Accountable for Economic Discrimination Against American Companies WASHINGTON, D.C. — Foreign officials who weaponize the government to discriminate against American companies could be denied entry to the United... The post Baumgartner…

Baumgartner Issues Statement on Final Passage of FY27 NDAA WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issued the following statement upon the passage of the final Fiscal Year 2027... The post Baumgartner Issues Statement on Final Passage of FY27 NDAA appeared first on Michael…

Baumgartner Votes to Pass the Stop Insider Trading Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) voted to pass The Stop Insider Trading Act that will ensure that lawmakers cannot use... The post Baumgartner Votes to Pass the Stop Insider Trading Act appeared first on Michael…

REMEMBERING WES ANDERSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H4690] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING WES…

WA Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan NW Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act A decade ago, less than 500 California Sea Lions resided in the Columbia River Basin, now there are around 4,000 Sea... The post WA Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan NW Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act appeared…

Your Voice in Congress: July 17, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner It was a busy week in Washington, DC. I met with Eastern Washington agriculture, water, energy, health care, and community... The post Your Voice in Congress: July 17, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner appeared first on Michael…

HONORING JIM WALDEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4417-H4418] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JIM…

Your Voice in Congress: July 10, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner This week our nation celebrated its 250th anniversary. As we reflect on the sacrifices of those who secured our independence... The post Your Voice in Congress: July 10, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner appeared first on Michael…

Baumgartner Announces $20.8 Million DOT Award for Spokane Valley’s Sullivan & Trent Interchange Project WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) announces that the City of Spokane Valley will receive $20,835,419 through the Fiscal Year 2026... The post Baumgartner Announces…

Op-Ed: America can win the AI race without sending the bill to working families Published in The Spokesman Review By Michael Baumgartner As cloud computing and AI companies push to build new data... The post Op-Ed: America can win the AI race without sending the bill to working families appeared…

One Year of Putting Working Families First Celebrating the anniversary of ‘The Working Families Tax Cuts’ delivering results for Washington’s 5th District. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael... The post One Year of Putting Working Families First appeared first on Michael Baumgartner .

Michael Baumgartner seeks another two years in Congress Published in The Spokesman Review When Congressman Michael Baumgartner jumped into the race in 2024 for a rare chance at... The post Michael Baumgartner seeks another two years in Congress appeared first on Michael Baumgartner .

Baumgartner Mans the Washington State Booth after Gov. Ferguson Decided NOT to Participate Baumgartner calls on Gov. Ferguson to come to DC personally and man the booth himself. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael... The post Baumgartner Mans the Washington State Booth after Gov. Ferguson…

Baumgartner introduces bill aiming to facilitate responsible development of AI data centers The legislation aims to ensure that data centers and other large-load facilities pay the full cost of the power and... The post Baumgartner introduces bill aiming to facilitate responsible development of AI…

Baumgartner Introduces Power and Water for Families Act – H.R.9419 Bill protects ratepayers, encourages new power generation, and supports water reuse for large data-center projects WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael... The post Baumgartner Introduces Power and Water for Families Act…

HONORING BILL GRUMMONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [House] [Page H4214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1030…

Baumgartner discusses public safety and transportation in Airway Heights Baumgartner Hears Airway Priorities Published in the Cheney Free Press AIRWAY HEIGHTS Airway Heights leaders recently met with... The post Baumgartner discusses public safety and transportation in Airway Heights appeared first…

Baumgartner Backs House Action to Crack Down on Fraud and Protect Taxpayers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) welcomed House passage of several anti-fraud measures to stop improper payments, protect taxpayers, and... The post Baumgartner Backs House Action to Crack Down on…

Baumgartner Votes to Fund Border Security WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) voted to pass the Secure America Act to fund border security. This funding ensures that... The post Baumgartner Votes to Fund Border Security appeared first on Michael Baumgartner .

RECOGNIZING BILL STEVENS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3997-H3998] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING BILL…

Baumgartner Introduces House Companion to Bipartisan Protest College Sports Act of 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05), Chair of the Congressional College Sports Caucus, today introduced the House companion to the bipartisan... The post Baumgartner Introduces House…

Baumgartner Hails House Passage of the Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Secures Key Wins for Eastern Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug... The post Baumgartner…

Baumgartner Statement on Ukraine WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issue the following statement on passage of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act. “Russia’s brutal... The post Baumgartner Statement on Ukraine appeared first on Michael Baumgartner .

CLARKSTON VFW POST 1443 CELEBRATES 100 YEARS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3779-H3780] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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 .

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 .

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 […

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,...…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 ]…

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…

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…

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 ]…

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…

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…

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…