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MethodologyICYMI: 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 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…
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…
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 ]…
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…
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…
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…
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 ]…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 […
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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