(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) celebrated major victories today following the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a landmark reconciliation bill that advances President Trump’s America First agenda, delivers crucial tax relief, and reins in waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government.  The legislation

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the GOP led House ramming through the Big Ugly Bill all so Trump can sign into law funding cuts for Medicaid and SNAP, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “These Republican thieves, led by Derrick Van Orden, are stealing funding

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, and House Republicans once AGAIN passed their deeply unpopular tax scam that rips away health care and food access from millions of children and families, all to pay for massive tax breaks for their billionaire campaign donors: “Derrick Van

Madison, WI — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives concurred with the Senate on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), paving the way for President Trump to sign the sweeping pro-growth economic package into law.   The OBBBA renews the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a key provision that helps

Press Contact: Beth Swedeen (608) 220-2924; beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov Today, the U.S. House approved the Senate’s deeper cuts to Medicaid and SNAP by a vote of 218 to 214. Beth Swedeen, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Executive Director issued the following statement: “The disability community is deeply disappointed that Congress has failed

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “Just in time for the Fourth of July, we’re sending the final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s desk and

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the eve of Americans marking 249 years since declaring independence from a system that exploited and ignored them, Congress passed a bill that does exactly that. The Senate moved first. The House followed. And now the reconciliation package—stuffed with corporate tax breaks and brutal cuts to essential

In Wisconsin, the bill will terminate at least 250,000 people’s health care, reduce or eliminate 90,000 Wisconsinites’ food assistance, and threaten to close rural hospitals WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after House Republicans passed their budget bill: “Today, Republicans chose to put their super-rich

Milwaukee, Wis., July 3 – Earlier today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed the state’s biennial budget that included funding for the development and construction of a new Eye Institute facility at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and an increased investment for MCW’s family medicine residency program to continue growing the

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted against President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ scheme to rip healthcare away from 17 million Americans and take food away from millions of hungry people, all to pay for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit millionaires and

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump. “The top priorities going into this election were clear: secure the border and deliver relief to hardworking families. This bill keeps those promises by providing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R.1 – the One, Big, Beautiful Bill: “This bill is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Americans – our seniors, veterans, families, farmers, manufacturers, and most vulnerable populations.  “My Democrat colleagues have been fearmongering and pushing blatant

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) voted to pass H.R. 1. This legislation will lower costs for Wisconsin families, deliver new tax relief for seniors, secure our border, and strengthen Medicaid eligibility integrity. Following passage of the bill, Congressman Steil issued the following statement: “This bill is a win for Wisconsin workers, families,

Wisconsin Congressmen double down on massive cuts to pay for billionaire and corporate tax breaks MADISON, Wis. – Today, Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden voted for the Republican Tax Scam, a devastating bill that takes health care away from Wisconsinites, raises costs for working families, and threatens thousands

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after the final passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. “Today, House Republicans delivered on our promises to the American people by passing a once-in-a-generation bill that will enact President Trump’s agenda. Our One Big Beautiful Bill will cut

MADISON, Wis. — On last night, Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. (D-Milwaukee) delivered a powerful floor speech explaining his NO vote on Wisconsin’s 2025–27 state budget, calling it “a budget that doesn’t meet the moment.” “This budget—yes, it has some wins,” Goodwin said on the Assembly floor. “But not enough

MADISON, WISCONSIN – AARP Wisconsin today thanked the Governor and state lawmakers for addressing some of the most critical needs of Wisconsinites age 50-plus in the 2025-27 state budget, while saying other critical issues that were put on the backburner will still need attention going forward. The budget continues to

MADISON, Wis. — The passage of the 2025–27 Wisconsin biennial budget marks a landmark victory supporting our local communities, including the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and communities with a significant portion of state-owned land that is tax-exempt. These investments cement the state’s role as a champion for educational excellence and community support.

Milwaukee, Wis., July 3, 2025 – Coalition members of the Wisconsin Partnership and their hundreds of partners across Wisconsin thank Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders in the Wisconsin Legislature for making a historic $330 million investment in the state’s child care sector. Working together for Wisconsin’s children and families, this significant