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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday February 14, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Great Lakes WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues in introducing legislation to extend federal funding and protections for the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025 would reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) through 2031 and inc  more

Crapo, Daines, Thune, Barrasso Lead Finance Committee Republicans in Vowing to Oppose Any Short-Term Tax Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Daines, Thune, Barrasso Lead Finance Committee Republicans in Vowing to Oppose Any Short-Term Tax Package "The expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act must be permanent and not sunset" Washington, D.C--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Finance Committee members Steve Daines (R-Montana), Majority Leader John Thune (R-  more

Moore, Dingell, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Resolution Designating February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Dingell, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Resolution Designating February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" Washington, D.C.--Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced a resolution designating February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month." "For far too many teens,  more

Rep. Gwen Moore Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bill to Restore Delphi Salaried Retirees' Pensions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gwen Moore Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bill to Restore Delphi Salaried Retirees' Pensions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Mike Turner (OH-10), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) to reintroduce the Susan Muffley Act of 2025. This bipartisan effort is aimed at restoring pensions for over 21,000 Delphi Salaried Retirees, including approximately 40  more

Representative Gwen Moore Leads Legislation to Establish Medically Tailored Meal Program for Veterans, Supporting Chronic Disease Management and Wellbeing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Gwen Moore Leads Legislation to Establish Medically Tailored Meal Program for Veterans, Supporting Chronic Disease Management and Wellbeing The Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025 would offer enhanced nutritional food options to veterans through a "food as medicine" health care approach. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and carry out a pilot progr  more

Sen. Johnson Joins Finance Committee Republicans in Vowing to Oppose Any Short-Term Tax Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Finance Committee Republicans in Vowing to Oppose Any Short-Term Tax Package WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Th  more

Steil: Together We Can Ensure That Stablecoin Issuers, Digital Asset Firms, and Blockchain Developers Can Operate Under Fair, Transparent, and Predictable Rules in the United States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Steil: Together We Can Ensure that Stablecoin Issuers, Digital Asset Firms, and Blockchain Developers Can Operate Under Fair, Transparent, and Predictable Rules in the United States Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), to exa  more

Tiffany, McBath Introduce the Justice for Murder Victims Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Tiffany, McBath Introduce the Justice for Murder Victims Act Bipartisan proposal seeks to end archaic 'year-and-a-day' rule, strengthening homicide prosecution WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. This bipartisan bill would strike down the "year-and-a-day" ru  more

WATCH: Baldwin Warns Colleagues That Confirming Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Will Harm Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Baldwin Warns Colleagues That Confirming Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Will Harm Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) took to the Senate floor to express her opposition to the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Senator Baldwin announced her opposition to Mr. Kennedy's nomination following a one-on-one meeting with hi  more