Michael Baumgartner

It doesn't look like the weather is getting much better for the next few days. Everyone needs to stay alert.

“This is a devastating fire,”

I rise today to honor a Spokane institution and celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Swinging Doors Bar in Spokane, Washington. Founded by Bob and Barb Materne on May 11, 1981, The Swinging Doors has been a go-to spot for delicious food…

I rise today to welcome Greater Spokane, Incorporated, on their annual fly-in to Washington, D.C. Greater Spokane, Incorporated, is a regional chamber of commerce and a foundational advocate to all businesses across Spokane, serving as a…

On March 21, we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. Today, I rise to honor a program that reflects that spirit of inclusion--Washington State University's ROAR program--and to celebrate one of its newest admitted students, Cole Rodgers…

I rise today to honor Airman 1st Class Kimberlynn Blood of Fairfield, Washington, a shining example of the proud tradition of service that defines eastern Washington. Airman Blood is the third generation of her family to serve the United…

the Iranian terrorist regime has been at war with the American people for nearly 50 years through countless terrorist attacks, countless American servicemen and -women injured, and a persistent danger to the United States of America…

I rise to recognize the Spokane Chinese Association and the Spokane Chinese Christian Church for hosting an outstanding Lunar New Year celebration in Spokane. The event was a vibrant tribute to our community's diversity and the rich…

I rise today to celebrate Pat Tully, one of the few remaining D-day veterans, as he marks his 105th birthday. Sprague's own Joseph Patrick "Pat" Tully stands as a shining example of dedication, resilience, and character through every…

Today is World Pulses Day, and I rise to celebrate eastern Washington's pulse growers. What is a pulse, you say? One of the reasons I am standing on the House floor is to give rise to the new branding of the hardworking farmers who produce…

I rise to celebrate the 145th anniversary of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, a proud milestone honoring one of eastern Washington's oldest and most resilient communities. The Spokane Tribe recently hosted its 1881 Powwow near Wellpinit…

my voters and my constituents sent me here to help solve problems, to help small business, to help employees, and to help grow the economy. As such, I am proud to support the Tipped Employee Protection Act. This important bill will help…

last week was National Law Enforcement Day, and I rise to recognize wonderful Officer Kellsey Torres of the Spokane Police Department, who was named officer of the quarter, and to shine the eastern Washington spotlight on her outstanding…

I applaud Congressman Lawler for this fine bill. We have heard about the loophole that exists, and I will provide a few more details. Mr. Speaker, this bill would allow the U.S. Government to extend existing export controls to the remote…

I rise today to celebrate $181 million in rural healthcare funding for the State of Washington. Not long ago, right here in this Chamber, I joined my House Republican colleagues to pass the Working Families Tax Cut Act, the largest tax cut…

I rise today to celebrate a special tradition of the congressional delegation of Washington State. Just 1 year ago, I was sworn in to the 119th Congress and welcomed as one of the two new members of the Washington congressional delegation…

with gray wolf populations reaching over 400 in Washington State and Oregon, I rise today to warn of the danger they continue to pose for hunters, farmers, and livestock. Gray wolves can consume up to 7 pounds of meat a day. Their primary…

I rise today to support the timber industry and the harvest of trees in our forests. When I was growing up, my father was a forestry professor at Washington State University and my uncle was a smokejumper. I served in the U.S. Forest…

I rise today to honor Scouts Across America. Scouts Across America carries forward with a remarkable legacy that began with Robert Baden-Powell, a British Army officer whose simple idea was that outdoor skills, teamwork, and service could…

few moments as a Member of Congress are more meaningful than helping a hero receive long-overdue recognition. Recently, my office had the privilege of assisting Vietnam veteran John Gilman in securing the Silver Star Medal he earned more…

we are nearing 1 week since the end of the needless, 43-day-long Democrat government shutdown. That shutdown was a monumental waste of time that hurt a lot of people across the country. I am grateful that the families in eastern Washington…

today I rise to recognize an inspiring moment in our community, the Spokane Impact's first home match this past Saturday at the HUB Sports Center in Liberty Lake. The Spokane Impact is one of the founding teams of the Inspire Soccer…

as the father of five, with my youngest daughter attending her very first cross-country practice today, I rise to commend the remarkable work of Active4Youth, a community-supported nonprofit that is transforming lives in Spokane. Mr…

the Undersea Cable Control Act will ensure America, not the Chinese Communist Party, is connecting the globe with critical undersea cable infrastructure. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance…