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Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, reelected for a third term, is committed to tackling key issues such as healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer costs to improve life for Wisconsinites. She has a history of legislative successes, including passing the Affordable Care Act, implementing “Buy American” rules to boost local manufacturing, and working to lower child care and housing costs; Baldwin is also focused on protecting reproductive rights. She continues to collaborate on bipartisan efforts and introduce new legislation to sustain and expand these initiatives for the benefit of her constituents.
Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin was reelected for a third six-year term despite Republicans holding a 53-47 Senate majority. Baldwin remains dedicated to achieving her policy agenda to enhance life for Wisconsinites, a commitment she made during her campaign.
“We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I am here to do what I have always done: fight for Wisconsin,” Baldwin told the Wisconsin Independent in a statement. “I focus on kitchen table issues like reducing household costs and creating pathways to good jobs, defending our rights, and ensuring access to affordable health care. I’m ready to work with anyone interested in that.”
Health care
Baldwin has significantly impacted health care, helping pass landmark laws like the Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which capped drug costs for Medicare Part D subscribers. Her 2025 plans include continuing efforts to lower prescription costs and combat opioid addiction. Baldwin also opposes any attempt by President Donald Trump and his allies to repeal the ACA.
On Jan. 9, she and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen introduced legislation to permanently extend tax credits for ACA marketplace insurance premiums.
Manufacturing and agriculture
Baldwin has successfully implemented “Buy American” rules in bipartisan Defense and infrastructure laws, boosting Wisconsin manufacturing jobs by ensuring federal purchase of domestic products. She plans to continue holding companies accountable for offshoring and has urged the Trump administration to act against China’s unfair trade practices.
Collaborating with Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Baldwin has expanded the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives, aiding American dairy farmers since 2018.
Consumer costs
In 2024, Baldwin drafted legislation to reduce child care costs and increase affordable housing. She continues to focus on legislation to reduce expenses for Wisconsin families.
Protecting rights and freedoms
As the lead sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, Baldwin aimed to restore abortion rights. She also advocated for the right to contraception and IVF treatment. Facing efforts to roll back reproductive rights, she vows to protect these freedoms.
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