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Baumgartner Announces Winner of Classroom to the Capitol Contest
February 12, 2026 |
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA‑05) today announced that Bill Plucker, a longtime teacher at Walla Walla High School, has been…
Congressman Baumgartner Announces 2nd Annual State of the Union Ticket Contest for Outstanding Teachers
January 13, 2026 |
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) is proud to announce the second annual State of the Union Ticket Contest, titled “Classroom to…
After Colorado Acts, Baumgartner Urges Governor Ferguson to Opt Into New Tax Credit Program for Washington
December 19, 2025 |
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WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) is calling on Governor Bob Ferguson to act swiftly and ensure Washington families can benefit from…
Baumgartner Issues Statement on Passage of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
December 09, 2025 |
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner issued the following statement on the passage of the S.356, Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of…
Baumgartner: DETERRENT Act addresses foreign interference in higher education
July 21, 2025 |
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WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05), Vice Chair of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education, penned an…
ICYMI: Baumgartner Gives Speech Congratulating High School Athlete Lauren Matthew on House Floor, Calls for Fairness in Women’s Sports
June 11, 2025 |
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WASHINGTON- In case you missed it, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05), recognized Lauren Matthew of West Valley High School in Spokane,WA as…
Baumgartner Slams NCAA Settlement, Calls on Trump to Save College Sports
June 09, 2025 |
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05), Chair of the Congressional College Sports Caucus, issued the following statement, following the announcement that…
Baumgartner Commends UW and Law Enforcement for Swift Response to Dangerous Building Occupation
May 06, 2025 |
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issued the following statement in response to the University of Washington’s handling of the unlawful…
Baumgartner Applauds WSU for Firing Staff Over Assault of Student Wearing MAGA Hat: ‘No Room for Political Violence on Campus’
April 25, 2025 |
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WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issued the following statement after Washington State University (WSU) fired Patrick Mahoney and Gerald Hoff for…
Baumgartner’s DETERRENT Act Passes the House to Combat Foreign Influence in U.S. Colleges
March 27, 2025 |
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s (WA-05) Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act (H.R….