Michael Baumgartner
RRepublicanWA-5 · Representative
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency78
Avg: 55
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology62
Total Statements
24
Floor Speeches
38
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 47Environment: 13Foreign Policy: 10Agriculture: 9Labor: 9Healthcare: 8Veterans: 8Defense: 6Trade: 6Crime & Justice: 4Technology: 4Education: 3Immigration: 3Economy: 3Housing: 3
Speech Tone
Neutral: 36Ceremonial: 16Bipartisan: 10
Statements (62)
Floor Speech2026-07-14CeremonialTaxesAgriculture
HONORING JIM WALDENHONORING 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…
Press Release2026-07-07Taxes
Baumgartner Announces $20.8 Million DOT Award for Spokane Valley’s Sullivan & Trent Interchange ProjectBaumgartner 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…
Press Release2026-07-05TaxesForeign PolicyTechnology
Op-Ed: America can win the AI race without sending the bill to working familiesOp-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…
Press Release2026-07-03CeremonialTaxes
One Year of Putting Working Families FirstOne 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 .
Press Release2026-07-02Taxes
Michael Baumgartner seeks another two years in CongressMichael 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 .
Press Release2026-06-27Taxes
Baumgartner Mans the Washington State Booth after Gov. Ferguson Decided NOT to ParticipateBaumgartner 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…
Press Release2026-06-25TaxesEnvironmentHR9419
Baumgartner Introduces Power and Water for Families Act – H.R.9419Baumgartner 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…
Press Release2026-06-25TaxesTechnology
Baumgartner introduces bill aiming to facilitate responsible development of AI data centersBaumgartner 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…
Press Release2026-06-24Taxes
Baumgartner discusses public safety and transportation in Airway HeightsBaumgartner 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…
Floor Speech2026-06-24CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
HONORING BILL GRUMMONSHONORING 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…
Press Release2026-06-12Taxes
Baumgartner Backs House Action to Crack Down on Fraud and Protect TaxpayersBaumgartner 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…
Press Release2026-06-09ImmigrationTaxes
Baumgartner Votes to Fund Border SecurityBaumgartner 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 .
Floor Speech2026-06-09CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
RECOGNIZING BILL STEVENSRECOGNIZING 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…
Press Release2026-06-04TaxesAgriculture
Baumgartner Hails House Passage of the Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Secures Key Wins for Eastern WashingtonBaumgartner 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…
Press Release2026-06-04TaxesForeign PolicyUkraineHR2913
Baumgartner Statement on UkraineBaumgartner 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 .
Press Release2026-06-04BipartisanTaxes
Baumgartner Introduces House Companion to Bipartisan Protest College Sports Act of 2026Baumgartner 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…
Floor Speech2026-06-03CeremonialVeteransInfrastructure
CLARKSTON VFW POST 1443 CELEBRATES 100 YEARSCLARKSTON 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 […
Press Release2026-06-02Taxes
ICYMI: Baumgartner Joins the School of War PodcastICYMI: 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 .
Press Release2026-06-02Taxes
Baumgartner, Amb. Ryan Crocker Call for a Reinvigorated American Diplomatic CorpsBaumgartner, 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…
Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialEconomyTaxesVeterans
HONORING JACK HOLSCLAWHONORING 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…
Press Release2026-05-15TaxesDefenseVeterans
Baumgartner Hails Passage of the FY 2027 MilCon-VA Appropriations BillBaumgartner 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…
Press Release2026-05-15Taxes
Baumgartner Statement on House Passage of Bail Accountability Bills to Make Communities SaferBaumgartner 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…
Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialHealthcareTradeAgriculture
TWELVE COUNTIES IN TWELVE DAYSTWELVE 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…
Press Release2026-05-13Taxes
Local Congressman Stops in Stevens CountyLocal 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 .
Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7567HR1
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026FARM, 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 […
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 PublicCongressman 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,...…
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…
Press Release2026-04-02BipartisanTaxes
Baumgartner Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking EquipmentBaumgartner 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…
Floor Speech2026-03-25CeremonialImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
RECOGNIZING WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY'S ROAR PROGRAMRECOGNIZING 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…
Floor Speech2026-03-17CeremonialTaxesDefenseVeterans
HONORING CAPTAIN ARIANA SAVINOHONORING 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…
Press Release2026-03-09TaxesForeign Policy
Congressman Baumgartner Urges Gov. Ferguson to Help Deliver Relief at the PumpCongressman 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…
Floor Speech2026-03-04CeremonialTaxesForeign Policy
HONORING TAYLA TOLLEFSONHONORING 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 ]…
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…
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…
Press Release2026-02-24TaxesLabor
Congressman Baumgartner Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union AddressCongressman 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…
Floor Speech2026-02-24CeremonialTaxesDefenseEducation
RECOGNIZING JOSHUA ELLIOTTRECOGNIZING 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 ]…
Press Release2026-02-19BipartisanTaxes
Baumgartner Requests Flood Disaster Aid, Calls out Democrat Shutdown Strain on FEMABaumgartner 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…
Press Release2026-02-12TaxesEducation
Baumgartner Announces Winner of Classroom to the Capitol ContestBaumgartner 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…
Floor Speech2026-02-10CeremonialTaxesVeteransAgriculture
CELEBRATING REECE JENKINCELEBRATING 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…
Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialLaborAgricultureS800
RECOGNIZING 1984 WALLA WALLA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAMRECOGNIZING 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…
Press Release2026-01-22Taxes
Baumgartner Backs Final FY2026 Funding Bills: Restoring Regular Order and Delivering for Eastern WashingtonBaumgartner 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…
Floor Speech2026-01-21BipartisanTaxesLabor
HONORING THE LIFE OF LARRY BATTERTONHONORING 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 […
Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR2312HR2262
TIPPED EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACTTIPPED 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…
Press Release2026-01-13TaxesEducationLabor
Congressman Baumgartner Announces 2nd Annual State of the Union Ticket Contest for Outstanding TeachersCongressman 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…
Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY'S ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS PROGRAMRECOGNIZING 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…
Floor Speech2026-01-12BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR2683
REMOTE ACCESS SECURITY ACTREMOTE 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…
Press Release2026-01-08Taxes
Baumgartner Votes to Pass Three Appropriations Bills: Securing Key Funding for Eastern WashingtonBaumgartner 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…
Press Release2026-01-08HealthcareTaxes
Baumgartner Calls for Federal Review to Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars in Washington State’s Benefit ProgramsBaumgartner 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…
Floor Speech2026-01-07CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING FAMILIESTAX 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…
Press Release2025-12-19Taxes
After Colorado Acts, Baumgartner Urges Governor Ferguson to Opt Into New Tax Credit Program for WashingtonAfter 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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