Michael Baumgartner
- Previous profession
- Officer, United States Department of State, 2007 to 2008
- First public office
- 2011Member, Washington State Senate, 2011 to 2019
- Years in public office
- 15of 19 years since 2007, the first year the biography gives for any work
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Baumgartner has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Baumgartner is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Baumgartner votes Yes on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Baumgartner votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Baumgartner votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Baumgartner votes to cancel 24 and against cancelling 0. The rules Baumgartner votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (7), Environmental Protection Agency (6), Energy (4), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), District of Columbia government (1), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1), Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).
Baumgartner votes the same way as most House Republicans on all 56 of these Yes and No votes.
Baumgartner did not vote on the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Alaska's Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act and the law that extends again the surveillance authority that lets intelligence agencies collect the communications of foreigners abroad from U.S. providers without individual warrants.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 7 laws and 2 executive orders.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
10 excerpts
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Baumgartner Issues Statement on Passage of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
“WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner issued the following statement on the passage of the S.356, Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025.”
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“WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issued the following statement upon the passage of H.R. 4405, The Epstein Files Transparency Act.”
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“Congressman Baumgartner’s bill codifies President Trump’s Executive Order, Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability.”
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What They Are Saying: Praise Pours In For The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
“WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) touts key stakeholder support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law on July 4, 2025.”
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Baumgartner Issues Statement Upon the Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
“WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) voted to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to President Trump’s desk and released the following statement upon its passage.”
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“He expressed support for President Trump’s executive order, Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports, but noted that Washington state laws still permit athletes to compete based on gender identity, not biological sex.”
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Baumgartner Applauds the Passage of CRA’s disapproving of harmful Biden EV Waivers
“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).”
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Baumgartner Applauds the Passage of CRA’s disapproving of harmful Biden EV Waivers
“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).”
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Baumgartner Applauds the Passage of CRA’s disapproving of harmful Biden EV Waivers
“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).”
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“WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-5) issued the following statement following the passage of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 12 spending items this member requested, $16,059,935 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Public Law 119-37 | USDA ARS Plant BioSciences Building CompletionAgricultural Research Service · Buildings and Facilities | WA | $1,000,000 |
| NEW Health Programs Association | Public Law 119-37 | Chewelah Expansion and Regional Workforce Development CenterRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | WA | $2,000,000 |
| TriState Health | Public Law 119-37 | Family Medicine Residency ProjectRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | WA | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e WA City of Palous Wastewater Tr ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e WA City of Ritzvi Collection Sy Improvement PEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | State WA City of Colleg Water StorageEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | State WA City of Republ Tank ReplacemEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $934,965 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | State WA Town of Spring Storage Capac ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| Adams County | Public Law 119-74 | Public Safety Facilities Improvement ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,772,970 |
| WA | Public Law 119-75 | Bigelow-Sullivan Corridor: Sullivan and Trent Interchange Project, City of Spokane ValleyDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | WA | $4,000,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| Port of Pend Oreille | Public Law 119-75 | Locomotive Facility Upgrade ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | WA | $852,000 |
| Stevens County | Public Law 119-75 | Fire District #2's Fruitland Fire Station ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $1,000,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: votebaumgartner.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of VOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 2 pages of votebaumgartner.com saved on October 8, 2026. 1 states positions on issues.From a secondary source
Online ads
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Vote Baumgartner for Congress Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00870758 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 7 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 7, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.
Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Baumgartner's campaign reports receiving $1,738,226.34 and reports spending $976,007.41, as of July 15, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H4WA05234as of July 15, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H4WA05234as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Money raised (total receipts) | $1,738,226.34 | $1,505,190.06 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $976,007.41 | $1,313,625.39 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $953,783.60 | $191,564.67 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $120,100.00 |
Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.
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Who funds this member
Confirmed from the official recordVOTE BAUMGARTNER FOR CONGRESS reports $1,738,226.34 in total receipts, January 1, 2025 to July 15, 2026.
Where the money comes from
Reported as $0: Party committees, The candidate's own contributions, Loans from the candidate, Other loans.
Committees that give the most
134 committees report paying this committee. These are the largest, joint fundraising committees aside.
| Committee | Kind, as the FEC lists it | Total | Payments |
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| REPUBLICAN GOVERNANCE GROUP/TUESDAY GROUP PAC | PAC, qualified | $15,000 | 10 |
| BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY RAILPAC (BNSF RAILPAC)Connected organization: BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY | PAC, qualified | $12,000 | 4 |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ABC PAC) | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC, qualified | $9,492.91 | 5 |
| CITIZENS ORGANIZED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC, qualified | $8,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PACConnected organization: NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION | PAC, qualified | $8,000 | 5 |
| PREMERA BLUE CROSS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE/PREMERA PACConnected organization: PREMERA BLUE CROSS | PAC, qualified | $7,500 | 3 |
| BAUM PAC | Leadership PAC | $7,000 | 2 |
| AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN PAC | Leadership PAC | $7,000 | 3 |
| REPUBLICAN MAINSTREET PARTNERSHIP PAC | PAC, qualified | $6,000 | 6 |
Joint fundraising committees collect checks for several campaigns and pass on each share. Largest for this member: BAUMGARTNER VANGUARD SOCIETY ($41,126.01).
Largest receipts from individuals
Each line is one receipt as the committee itemized it for the FEC. Many people give the same legal maximum, so this is a part of a larger group.
| Name, as itemized | City and state | Employer and occupation, as reported | Receipt | Date |
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| ASMUS, RON | KENNEWICK, WA | SELF-EMPLOYED · GENERAL CONTRACTOR | $14,000 | |
| SLIVKA, BENJAMIN | CLYDE HILL, WA | NONE · RETIRED | $7,291.98 | |
| REESE, DALE | BOISE, ID | IDAHO SCIENTIFIC · ENGINEER | $7,291.98 | |
| CHAUDHRY, ASIF | PULLMAN, WA | NONE · RETIRED | $7,291.98$7,000 to date, as reported | |
| GRISWOLD-BACIGALUPI, CAROL | LANGLEY, WA | SELF EMPLOYED · BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | $7,291.98$250 to date, as reported | |
| VALENTINE, MICHELLEGiven through a conduit committee | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ANROK · EXECUTIVE | $7,000 | |
| CLAUSEN, BONNIE QUINN | SPOKANE VALLEY, WA | QUINN AGENCY · OWNER | $7,000 | |
| SMITH, BRADGiven through a conduit committee | BELLEVUE, WA | MICROSOFT CORPORATION · ATTORNEY | $7,000 | |
| CONNORS, JOHN G | MEDINA, WA | IGNITION PARTNERS · VENTURE CAPITAL | $7,000 | |
| CLAUSEN, KENT O | SPOKANE VALLEY, WA | SELF-EMPLOYED · DEVELOPER | $7,000 |
Outside spending, apart from contributions
Groups report spending $0 to support this member and $207,354.10 to oppose this member in 2025 and 2026. The member does not receive this money.
See the full lists for Michael Baumgartner
Federal law forbids using contributors' names and addresses taken from FEC reports to ask for contributions or for any commercial purpose (52 U.S.C. 30111(a)(4)).
Source: Federal Election Commission. Period: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Our copy of the FEC's answers was saved October 8, 2026.
Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
Where this comes from
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