Tammy Baldwin
Senator for Wisconsin · Democratic · United States
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4103-S4104] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE GAYNOR CRANBERRY COMPANY Ms. BALDWIN. Mr.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4103-S4104] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE GAYNOR CRANBERRY COMPANY Ms. BALDWIN. Mr.”
“With John Alexander's legal expertise and James' agricultural acumen, the brothers helped transform Wisconsin's cranberry industry from a wild harvest into the highly structured, scientifically advanced, billion-dollar powerhouse it is today.”
“With John Alexander's legal expertise and James' agricultural acumen, the brothers helped transform Wisconsin's cranberry industry from a wild harvest into the highly structured, scientifically advanced, billion-dollar powerhouse it is today.”
“Stock worked closely with Senator Nelson, sharing ideas about environmental projects, working zealously to protect our planet, and building a close friendship. Mr. Stock went on to work for Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl, serving as his Veterans Affairs adviser, cribbage opponent, and fishing partner.”
“Stock worked closely with Senator Nelson, sharing ideas about environmental projects, working zealously to protect our planet, and building a close friendship. Mr. Stock went on to work for Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl, serving as his Veterans Affairs adviser, cribbage opponent, and fishing partner.”
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“It plays an active role in agricultural education for residents, researchers, and policymakers, while also inspiring the next generation to learn about cranberries and explore potential career pathways. [[Page S4104]] The Gaynor Cranberry Company's roots are deeply embedded throughout the Wisconsin cranberry industry. I congratulate all those who have played a role in this remarkable 150th anniversary, and I wish the Gaynor Cranberry Company continued success for generations to come. ____________________”
“Margaret Gaynor became the sole heir following the deaths of John Alexander and James. In 1927, she named Charles Dempze as her successor, establishing a multigenerational family legacy. His son Gordon, who was born in the old experimental station house, assumed control of the company in 1968. He was later succeeded by his sons James and Gary. Today, the Gaynor Cranberry Company is owned and operated by Gary Dempze and his wife Susan, alongside their children Jenna Dempze and Heidi Slinkman, who represent the fourth generation of this family farm. Just as it did 150 years ago, the Gaynor Cranberry Company continues to move the industry forward. Its 200-acre cranberry crop is 100- percent verified sustainable. The farm remains committed to land stewardship, innovation, and community impact.”
“With John Alexander's legal expertise and James' agricultural acumen, the brothers helped transform Wisconsin's cranberry industry from a wild harvest into the highly structured, scientifically advanced, billion-dollar powerhouse it is today. The practices they established and championed on their town of Cranmoor marsh built the legal, business, and operational foundations that have enabled Wisconsin to become the Nation's leading cranberry-producing State, producing more than half of the world's cranberry supply. The Gaynor farm also hosted the first Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station from 1903 to 1917. It was my distinct honor as a U.S. Senator to play a role, 100 years later, in helping establish the second Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station to support the long-term success of our State's cranberry industry.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4103-S4104] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE GAYNOR CRANBERRY COMPANY Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Gaynor Cranberry Company, located in Wood County, WI. I am pleased to honor this family farm and commemorate this historic milestone. The roots of the Gaynor Cranberry Company trace back to when brothers John Alexander Gaynor and James Gaynor immigrated to the United States from Ireland. Their journeys eventually led them to Wood County, where they established a cranberry farm in 1876 that became a foundational force in the industry.”
“Stock is an inspiring example of putting your beliefs into action and leaving the world better than you found it. His passing is a great loss to all who knew him and worked alongside him, but the legacy will live on for generations to come. As we honor his remarkable life, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, his friends, and all those whose lives were enriched by knowing him. ____________________”
“Stock worked closely with Senator Nelson, sharing ideas about environmental projects, working zealously to protect our planet, and building a close friendship. Mr. Stock went on to work for Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl, serving as his Veterans Affairs adviser, cribbage opponent, and fishing partner. Following Governor Earl's departure from office, Mr. Stock worked for the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers in Madison until he retired. Throughout his decades of public service, Mr. Stock made a lasting impact not only on the people and natural lands of Wisconsin, but on communities across the Nation and around the world. While his most notable project may be Earth Day, he will be remembered by friends and family for his artistic expression, his love of travel, and his dedication to his community. Mr.”
“Stock was born in Milwaukee and attended Rufus King High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and wife of 70 years, Sally. The two settled in Hales Corners, WI. Mr. Stock continued his education at Marquette University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army. During his military service, Mr. Stock rose to the rank of captain and was stationed in Oklahoma, Texas, and northern New York. He then returned to Marquette, where he earned his juris doctor in 1958 and connected with then-State Senator Gaylord Nelson, whom he would eventually serve as legal counsel in the U.S. Senate. During his 18 years in the Senate, Mr.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4103] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING SHERMAN STOCK Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the life of Mr. Sherman E. Stock, who passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 98. As a dedicated public servant and lifelong advocate for our environment, Mr. Stock demonstrated his commitment through his involvement in important environmental projects such as Earth Day and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and the establishment of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. Mr.”
“It plays an active role in agricultural education for residents, researchers, and policymakers, while also inspiring the next generation to learn about cranberries and explore potential career pathways. [[Page S4104]] The Gaynor Cranberry Company's roots are deeply embedded throughout the Wisconsin cranberry industry. I congratulate all those who have played a role in this remarkable 150th anniversary, and I wish the Gaynor Cranberry Company continued success for generations to come. ____________________”
“Margaret Gaynor became the sole heir following the deaths of John Alexander and James. In 1927, she named Charles Dempze as her successor, establishing a multigenerational family legacy. His son Gordon, who was born in the old experimental station house, assumed control of the company in 1968. He was later succeeded by his sons James and Gary. Today, the Gaynor Cranberry Company is owned and operated by Gary Dempze and his wife Susan, alongside their children Jenna Dempze and Heidi Slinkman, who represent the fourth generation of this family farm. Just as it did 150 years ago, the Gaynor Cranberry Company continues to move the industry forward. Its 200-acre cranberry crop is 100- percent verified sustainable. The farm remains committed to land stewardship, innovation, and community impact.”
“With John Alexander's legal expertise and James' agricultural acumen, the brothers helped transform Wisconsin's cranberry industry from a wild harvest into the highly structured, scientifically advanced, billion-dollar powerhouse it is today. The practices they established and championed on their town of Cranmoor marsh built the legal, business, and operational foundations that have enabled Wisconsin to become the Nation's leading cranberry-producing State, producing more than half of the world's cranberry supply. The Gaynor farm also hosted the first Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station from 1903 to 1917. It was my distinct honor as a U.S. Senator to play a role, 100 years later, in helping establish the second Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station to support the long-term success of our State's cranberry industry.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4103-S4104] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE GAYNOR CRANBERRY COMPANY Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Gaynor Cranberry Company, located in Wood County, WI. I am pleased to honor this family farm and commemorate this historic milestone. The roots of the Gaynor Cranberry Company trace back to when brothers John Alexander Gaynor and James Gaynor immigrated to the United States from Ireland. Their journeys eventually led them to Wood County, where they established a cranberry farm in 1876 that became a foundational force in the industry.”
“Stock is an inspiring example of putting your beliefs into action and leaving the world better than you found it. His passing is a great loss to all who knew him and worked alongside him, but the legacy will live on for generations to come. As we honor his remarkable life, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, his friends, and all those whose lives were enriched by knowing him. ____________________”
“Stock worked closely with Senator Nelson, sharing ideas about environmental projects, working zealously to protect our planet, and building a close friendship. Mr. Stock went on to work for Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl, serving as his Veterans Affairs adviser, cribbage opponent, and fishing partner. Following Governor Earl's departure from office, Mr. Stock worked for the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers in Madison until he retired. Throughout his decades of public service, Mr. Stock made a lasting impact not only on the people and natural lands of Wisconsin, but on communities across the Nation and around the world. While his most notable project may be Earth Day, he will be remembered by friends and family for his artistic expression, his love of travel, and his dedication to his community. Mr.”
“Stock was born in Milwaukee and attended Rufus King High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and wife of 70 years, Sally. The two settled in Hales Corners, WI. Mr. Stock continued his education at Marquette University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army. During his military service, Mr. Stock rose to the rank of captain and was stationed in Oklahoma, Texas, and northern New York. He then returned to Marquette, where he earned his juris doctor in 1958 and connected with then-State Senator Gaylord Nelson, whom he would eventually serve as legal counsel in the U.S. Senate. During his 18 years in the Senate, Mr.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4103] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING SHERMAN STOCK Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the life of Mr. Sherman E. Stock, who passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 98. As a dedicated public servant and lifelong advocate for our environment, Mr. Stock demonstrated his commitment through his involvement in important environmental projects such as Earth Day and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and the establishment of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. Mr.”
“Donald Trump's chaos isn't delivering any of that, and it is about time Congress steps up and acts as a true check and balance on this President before it is too late for our economy, working families, and the future of our Nation. I yield the floor.”
“It is hard to state all the ways that President Trump's second term is already impacting folks in Wisconsin. His actions have made things more expensive and the future far less certain, whether you are a Wisconsin farmer or small business owner, veteran, senior, or just a family looking to make ends meet. In January, I said I would work with anyone to deliver for Wisconsin. I also promised that I would stand up to anyone who hurts Wisconsinites. Those things remain true, and right now our country is not on the right course. And Americans agree. Wisconsinites want lower costs. Our veterans and farmers want to be respected and working families to have a fair shot.”
“Public schools in Milwaukee with children in them who have been exposed to lead paint in the schools have fewer resources because President Trump fired the very lead hazard experts they relied on at the CDC. Imagine that. I hear it from constituents every day calling my office. Now, in ordinary times, my office would maybe get around 50 to 100 calls a day, but regularly, since January, we have passed 1,000 calls a day from Wisconsinites. There isn't a corner of our State that hasn't been impacted by this President's often illegal, sometimes unconstitutional overreach of his Presidential powers. These Wisconsinites are not alone. Poll after poll is showing the same thing: This President is reaching historically low approval ratings. More Americans are giving him an F grade than any other grade.”
“Or do we have to lay off workers because President Trump's trade war is tightening their margins and making it harder to plan for the future? I have heard from families from Ozaukee County on Wisconsin's east coast to the St. Croix Valley on our western side who have had their childcare or food assistance threatened because this President is choosing to prioritize tax breaks for his wealthy friends over working families. Dairy farmers saw millions in funding that they were promised to grow their businesses frozen, and Alzheimer's researchers at Wisconsin's universities are making do with less because of arbitrary cuts that threaten the next breakthrough that would serve our loved ones. Seniors accessing their hard-earned Social Security benefits have fewer places to turn as field offices shutter and staff is let go.”
“Renee is scared that cuts to Medicaid will force her and her husband to choose between protecting their life savings--their retirement savings--or getting the lifesaving cancer care that she needs to stay alive. I have heard from veterans like James in southeastern Wisconsin who are out of a job because Donald Trump fired them from the only place that they have ever felt like they belonged in civilian life: helping their fellow veterans at the VA. I have heard from so many small businesses, like Lakefront Brewery. There was a local roofing contractor in Milwaukee, small retailers, and an auto parts seller in Milwaukee who are all considering: Do we have to raise our prices? Will our customers be able to afford our prices?”
“And, at the end of the day, it is Wisconsin families who are paying the price. For the last 100 days, I have heard from constituents in all 72 Wisconsin counties who fear what this administration's actions will mean for them and their families. I have heard from farmers like Linda in Vernon County, who barely survived Donald Trump's first trade war. Family farmers like her are scared that they will be put out of business entirely as punishing tariffs and new trade wars jack up costs of fertilizer and farming equipment, while cutting off access to markets. I have heard from folks like Renee in Milwaukee. Renee has stage IV breast cancer.”
“Democracy felt broken, as voters' voices were drowned out by special-interest money, and people were sick and tired of endless wars. Mr. Trump claimed he had the solution. Well, so far, he has broken these promises and literally betrayed the American people. [[Page S2642]] Here is the kicker: Donald Trump not only broke these promises, but many of the things he promised to fix he has actually made worse. Grocery bills are up, and I have yet to see even a concept of a healthcare plan, while Medicaid coverage for 1 million-plus Wisconsinites is on the chopping block to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Wars are raging in Ukraine and Gaza. Billionaires and big corporations have a friend in the White House who has their backs. It is one of the greatest bait and switches of our time.”
“Madam President, I rise today to reflect on the last 100 days and the unimaginable amount of havoc and harm President Donald Trump has caused for Wisconsinites. Now, while on the campaign trail and even once in office, the President made a staggering number of promises: promises to end wars on day one, promises to lower costs at the grocery store on day one, promises to make healthcare more affordable. And the list goes on and on and on. Look, I was on the campaign trail and listening to Wisconsinites at the same time as Donald Trump was. And, truly, I get why he was making some of these promises. Wisconsin families were facing high prices. Workers felt like they were being ripped off by their big-corporation employers.”
“I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.”
“The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Curtis). Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table, and the President will be immediately notified of the Senate's action. ____________________”
“215 Ex.] YEAS--67 Banks Barrasso Blackburn Booker Boozman Britt Budd Capito Cassidy Collins Coons Cornyn Cotton Cramer Crapo Cruz Curtis Daines Duckworth Ernst Fetterman Fischer Gallego Graham Grassley Hagerty Hassan Hawley Hoeven Husted Hyde-Smith Johnson Justice Kaine Kennedy Kim King Klobuchar Lankford Lee Lummis Marshall McCormick Moody Moran Moreno Mullin Murkowski Peters Reed Ricketts Risch Rosen Rounds Schmitt Scott (FL) Scott (SC) Shaheen Sheehy Slotkin Sullivan Thune Tillis Tuberville Warner Wicker Young NAYS--29 Alsobrooks Baldwin Bennet Blunt Rochester Cantwell Cortez Masto Durbin Gillibrand Heinrich Hickenlooper Hirono Kelly Lujan Markey Merkley Murphy Murray Ossoff Padilla Sanders Schatz Schiff Schumer Smith Van Hollen Warnock Warren Welch Wyden NOT VOTING--4 Blumenthal McConnell Paul Whitehouse The nomination was confirmed.”
“I announce that the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Blumenthal) and the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Whitehouse) are necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 67, nays 29, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2620] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Vote on Perdue Nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Perdue nomination? Ms. BALDWIN. I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. BARRASSO. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell) and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell) would have voted ``yea.'' Mr. DURBIN.”
“The health and lives of rural Americans are on the chopping block if Republicans and Donald Trump pass their plan to gut Medicaid--and all to make superwealthy Americans even richer. It is wrong, and I for one plan to fight back. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota.”
“Closing any more down would be devastating for people's health and our economy. But those are the consequences we face if Donald Trump and Republicans cut Medicaid to pay for their billionaire tax cuts. It is not just blue States. It is not just big cities that should be bracing for impact if Republicans get their wish. Massive cuts to Medicaid will undoubtedly force more rural hospitals to shutter. That means more Americans suffering from a stroke or heart attack not getting the lifesaving care they need until it may be too late. That means more children in rural communities not getting to regular checkups, and it means more expectant mothers facing roadblocks to getting prenatal care. Let's be clear.”
“That means women driving further for prenatal checkups or to give birth. For the hospitals left and places that provide care, there has largely been one saving grace: Medicaid. Medicaid--and Medicaid expansion, in particular--is a crucial funding source for cash-strapped rural hospitals. And it makes sense. Children and people in rural areas are more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid than those in suburban and urban areas. In 10 States and Territories, more than half of Medicaid and CHIP enrollees live in rural areas, including 1 in 3 children in Wisconsin's rural communities. Medicaid ensures access to a critical range of services for people living in our rural areas, including covering nearly half of all births. And, like other States, our rural hospitals are already too few and far between.”
“That is 120 communities and hundreds of thousands of people whose healthcare options have diminished or vanish overnight. Most recently, in the State of Wisconsin, the closure of two HSHS hospitals and more than a dozen--well, over a dozen--clinics in Western Wisconsin left 1,400 workers out of a job and thousands of Wisconsinites with less access to emergency care, inpatient beds, mental health care, treatment for opioid addiction, and labor and delivery services. Nearly half of all rural hospitals nationwide operate at a deficit, especially in States like Wisconsin that have not taken up the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion option for adults. In a struggle to keep their doors open, many rural hospitals opt to close less lucrative units, such as maternity wards.”
“1 challenge that I hear about, time and again, is about rural access to healthcare. Wisconsinites in rural communities face long drives and wait times to see a doctor. And for specialized healthcare, many of my constituents are looking at hours in the car just to get the care that they need and that they deserve. That is why I have made it my mission to lower healthcare costs and expand care across the State, but especially for critical-access hospitals in our rural communities. I am proud of our work because I know what a lifeline our rural hospitals are for Wisconsinites, from emergency care to having a place to get regular checkups. But I know we have work to do. In the past 10 years, 120 rural hospitals have either closed or ceased offering inpatient services across this country.”
“Mr. President, I rise today for the third time this evening [[Page S2267]] on behalf of Wisconsinites in rural communities whose access to healthcare will be devastated by cuts to Medicaid. Earlier this evening, I talked about the impact that cuts to Medicaid would have on children and babies and then about the impact that cuts to Medicaid would have on seniors and older adults. But in my home State of Wisconsin, about a quarter of the population lives in rural areas, or roughly 1.4 million people do. And across the United States, about 60 million people live in rural areas. When I travel around Wisconsin, I hear about several challenges that our rural communities face, from the lack of high-speed broadband to ensuring businesses have enough workers to thrive. But the No.”
“There are so many pleas that I hear from my constituents in every corner of our State, and it is these constituents that I hope President Trump and congressional Republicans are listening to when they think about ripping away Medicaid to pay for their tax cuts for big corporations and billionaires. Seniors like Renee and Linda know that Medicaid is a lifeline for Americans who otherwise would have nowhere to turn. It is Wisconsinites--who will face bankruptcy just to stay well--who will pay for Donald Trump's giveaway to the top 1 percent. I cannot believe that my Republican colleagues are even considering a plan that is so backward and so cruel for hard-working Wisconsinites and seniors. This is wrong, and we must continue to fight back and say loudly and clearly: Hands off Medicaid. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr.”
“That includes people like Tammy in Monona, WI, whose father Bud battled dementia at the end of his life. Medicaid allowed Tammy's dad to stay in his home for the last 5 years of his life with the support of at-home caregivers. She wrote to me: People should be able to choose where and how they spend their last days in life. Medicaid allowed my dad to stay in his own home, with familiar surroundings that helped ground him when his dementia was the most challenging for him. Please continue funding Medicaid to be able to help other frail elders stay in their own homes.”
“but we will not be able to access the healthcare and drug coverage we need to have quality of life. We never thought we would need government healthcare, but here we are, and the outlook has darkened considerably for many dairy farmers since January. This fight to protect Medicaid for seniors is personal to me and dozens of Wisconsinites. My own mother relied on Medicaid at the end of her life to afford nursing home care, as do the majority of Wisconsinites in skilled nursing homes. Six in ten residents in our State's nursing homes use Medicaid, or over 10,000 seniors who might not be able to otherwise afford to have a safe roof over their heads. Medicaid also supports more than 43,000 elderly or disabled adults who receive long-term care at home in our community.”
“Since then, she and her husband have relied on Medicaid and he on Medicare for their healthcare because they cannot afford other types of insurance. Like so many dairy farms in the State of Wisconsin, Linda and her husband work on very tight margins, made even tighter by Trump's first- term tariffs, which, according to Linda, ``put us into poverty.'' This was in Trump's first term. Now they are staring down another Trump trade war and wondering how it is going to impact their dairy operation. She wrote: I am not proud that I have to use Medicaid and Medicare for insurance, but at 63 years of age, it appears that I will not be able to work at a job that provides health coverage or a living wage. If the cuts in Medicaid become a reality, not only will we be homeless . . .”
“Without Medicaid, she said, ``[I] would be forced to ration or forgo cancer treatment--hastening my death--or send me and my husband into bankruptcy trying to keep me alive.'' In March, last month, I brought Renee to President Trump's State of the Union Address to show this President who his massive cuts to Medicaid will hurt. Medicaid provides health coverage to 7.2 million seniors nationwide. That is millions of Americans just like Renee who rely on Medicaid for the lifesaving treatment they need. I also heard from Linda. Linda lives in Viroqua, WI, where her husband and she run a dairy farm that they bought nearly 22 years ago. Linda served her community for 30 years as a registered nurse, working primarily with new moms and babies, before she was forced to retire due to chronic health issues.”
“Madam President, I rise this evening once again to highlight the stories of Wisconsinites who would be impacted by cuts to Medicaid that my Republican colleagues are proposing. Earlier this evening, I talked about children, babies, our most vulnerable. Now I would like to talk about older adults. I rise to share the story of Renee. Renee is a 60-year-old woman. She lives in Milwaukee, WI. In October 2023, Renee was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. It had metastasized to her brain, her lungs, and her liver. [[Page S2263]] She depended upon Medicaid for that diagnosis through a program that Congress created, and she also depends on Medicaid--or BadgerCare, as we call it in the State of Wisconsin--for her treatment.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to healthcare coverage and costs, which may include preventing a reduction in Medicaid funding that could lead to rural hospital closures, cost increases for individuals with other kinds of insurance, or higher rates of uncompensated care, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. ______”
“DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO PREVENTING A REDUCTION IN MEDICAID FUNDING THAT COULD LEAD TO RURAL HOSPITAL CLOSURES, COST INCREASES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH OTHER KINDS OF INSURANCE, OR HIGHER RATES OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1693. Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. Wyden) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___.”
“The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to tax fairness, which may include taxing the carried interest compensation of multimillionaire hedge fund managers at ordinary income rates, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over the period of the total of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2235] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1610. Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. Booker) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of title III, add the following: SEC. 3___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO CLOSING THE CARRIED INTEREST LOOPHOLE.”
“(a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would decrease access to substance use disorder treatment by making changes to the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) that would result in lower coverage rates, reduced benefits, or decreased affordability for individuals with substance use disorder. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1357. Ms. BALDWIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLATION THAT WOULD TERMINATE HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICANS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER DURING THE ONGOING FENTANYL CRISIS THROUGH CUTS TO THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.”
“(b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three- fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). ______”
“POINT OF ORDER AGAINST LEGISLATION THAT WOULD TERMINATE HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN, INCLUDING BY DECREASING ACCESS TO MATERNAL HEALTH CARE, THROUGH CUTS TO MEDICAID OR THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would decrease access to maternal healthcare by making changes to the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) or the Children's Health Insurance Program under title XXI of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et. seq.) that would result in lower coverage rates, reduced benefits, or decreased affordability for pregnant women.”