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Michael Baumgartner

Michael Baumgartner

Republican · U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th district

25 sponsored · 188 cosponsored

Age 51 · In office since 2025

Contact their office: (202) 225-2006 · 124 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (25) Cosponsored (188)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (4)

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (24)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

  • Michael Baumgartner (R-WA)

    Their bill

    To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.

    H.R. 4584 Native Americans

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Sep 14

    This bill consists of numerous technical amendments to existing United States laws across various titles.

    Yes

    • Scored +5

      Would Native Americans be better off under this?

      The bill corrects technical errors related to Native American issues, ensuring that programs and services intended to benefit them are administered correctly.

    • Scored +1

      Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

      The bill ensures accurate legal references related to Native American programs, which can indirectly improve racial equity by ensuring the proper administration of these programs.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Michael Baumgartner (R-WA)

    Their bill

    International Traffic in Arms Regulations Licensing Reform Act

    H.R. 4215 International Affairs

    A Republican bill with 6 Republican cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Relations · Sep 3

    This bill requires the Secretary of State to create a list of specific countries and end-users for whom expedited defense export decisions are vital to national security.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +5

      Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

      The act improves transparency by requiring regular reports on delayed export license decisions.

    • Scored +4

      Would business owners be better off under this?

      The established timelines provide more predictability for defense-related businesses and their export applications.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Michael Baumgartner (R-WA)

    Their bill

    DETERRENT Act

    H.R. 1048 Education

    A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    241169

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Mar 31

    This bill aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase transparency regarding foreign financial ties to educational institutions.

    Yes· 2 of 3

    • Scored +7

      Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

      The act mandates the creation of a searchable public database for foreign gifts and contracts.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give the federal government more power?

      The bill expands federal oversight and enforcement capabilities regarding higher education financial disclosures.

    The opposite

    • Scored -3

      Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

      The bill contains provisions that reduce privacy protections for disclosure reports.

    • Scored -2

      Does this put more money into scientific research?

      The bill imposes new disclosure requirements and potential financial penalties that may burden research institutions.

And 21 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Still waiting, of the 25 bills they wrote: 22 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Major Richard Star Act

    H.R. 2102

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    39218

    This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      This bill provides significant financial relief to veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing them to receive both retired pay and disability compensation concurrently.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

    H.Res. 1247

    The vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    Their vote Nay

    Passed

    271135

    H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act."

    • Scored +7

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.

  • U.S. House · Nov 11, 2026

    Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

    H.R. 1013

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    295128

    This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s vetoes

A vetoed bill becomes law only if two-thirds of both chambers pass it again. The President can refuse to sign a bill both chambers passed. It becomes law anyway only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate vote to pass it again. A vote against the veto (a Yea) was a vote to make the bill law over the President’s objection; a vote for it (a Nay) was a vote to let the veto stand.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time