119th Congress
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.
“I’m proud to highlight the remarkable creativity and talent flourishing in Eastern Washington,” said Congressman Baumgartner. “The future leaders and creative minds of Eastern Washington are already making a profound impact on our community through their work. It’s an honor to display their pieces in the U.S. Capitol and in my offices in D.C. and at home.”
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Baumgartner released the following statement upon the passage of three Congressional Review Acts (CRA’s) –H.J.Res. 88, led by Rep. John Joyce (PA-13) H.J.Res. 87, led by Rep. John James (MI-10), and H.J.Res. 89, led by Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23).
WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issued the following statement after Washington State University (WSU) fired Patrick Mahoney and Gerald Hoff for assaulting a local man for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat.
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order to increase transparency and enforce stricter reporting requirements for foreign gifts and funding received by U.S. colleges and universities.
WASHINGTON- Congressmen Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, cleared the first legislative hurdle in passing their bipartisan bill, the No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act.
WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) introduced H.R. 2663, the Restore College Sports Act, bold legislation designed to rein in the chaos unleashed by House v. NCAA and restore competitive balance, fairness, and sustainability to college athletics.
WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) issued the following statement after leading a bipartisan letter asking President Trump to continue protections for Ukrainians currently residing in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), humanitarian parole, and other legal authorities.
WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) and the Committee on the Judiciary are calling for accountability from Washington state regarding its sanctuary policies, which they argue endanger American communities by actively obstructing federal immigration enforcement. As part of this oversight, Congressman Baumgartner and the Committee have sent a formal letter to the state requesting critical information on its refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s (WA-05) Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act (H.R. 1048) has passed the House with bipartisan support in a 241 to 169 vote. This bill is a critical step in safeguarding American higher education from foreign influence.
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is officially open for all high school students who live in Washington’s 5th District. The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide contest to highlight talented young artists from high schools across the country.