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Entitlements and the Safety Net Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date	State	Bill No.	Title	Outcome
March 17, 2026	Wisconsin	AB 180	Prohibits the Use of SNAP Benefits on Candy and Soda	Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
Feb. 19, 2026	Wisconsin	AB 180	Prohibits the Use of SNAP Benefits on Candy and Soda	Bill Passed - House (71 - 22)
Nov. 19, 2025	Wisconsin	AB 596	Appropriates Funds to the State Department of Veterans Affairs to Provide Grants to Organizations that Provide Services to Homeless Veterans	Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
Nov. 18, 2025	Wisconsin	AB 165	Prohibits Local Governments From Using Tax Revenue to Establish a Guaranteed Income Program Without Work Requirements	Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
April 22, 2025	Wisconsin	AB 165	Prohibits Local Governments From Using Tax Revenue to Establish a Guaranteed Income Program Without Work Requirements	Bill Passed - House (53 - 42)

Date	No.	Title	Outcome
3/17	AB 180	Prohibits the Use of SNAP Benefits on Candy and Soda	Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
2/19	AB 180	Prohibits the Use of SNAP Benefits on Candy and Soda	Bill Passed - House (71 - 22)
11/19	AB 596	Appropriates Funds to the State Department of Veterans Affairs to Provide Grants to Organizations that Provide Services to Homeless Veterans	Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
11/18	AB 165	Prohibits Local Governments From Using Tax Revenue to Establish a Guaranteed Income Program Without Work Requirements	Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
4/22	AB 165	Prohibits Local Governments From Using Tax Revenue to Establish a Guaranteed Income Program Without Work Requirements	Bill Passed - House (53 - 42)

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Public Statements

Date	Title	Politician
Sept. 30, 2022	Baldwin Supports Introduction of Senate Resolution to Protect and Expand Social Security in the Face of Republican Attacks	Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 29, 2022	Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration	Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 29, 2022	Tweet - "Whether it's protecting Medicare and Social Security, lowering the cost of health care and prescription drugs, and restoring women's reproductive rights and freedoms, we are making it clear to the American people who is on their sideand who isn't."	Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 27, 2022	Tweet - "Medicare and Social Security are benefits that Wisconsin families worked for. They shouldn't be on the chopping block. I will always work to protect what you earned."	Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 14, 2022	Tweet - "For 87 years, Social Security has helped millions of Americans retire with peace of mind knowing that they have the economic security they need to survive. We must continue to protect what millions of seniors worked hard for. #SocSec87"	Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Date	Title	Politician
Sept. 30, 2022	Baldwin Supports Introduction of Senate Resolution to Protect and Expand Social Security in the Face of Republican Attacks	Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 29, 2022	Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration	Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 29, 2022	Tweet - "Whether it's protecting Medicare and Social Security, lowering the cost of health care and prescription drugs, and restoring women's reproductive rights and freedoms, we are making it clear to the American people who is on their sideand who isn't."	Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 27, 2022	Tweet - "Medicare and Social Security are benefits that Wisconsin families worked for. They shouldn't be on the chopping block. I will always work to protect what you earned."	Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 14, 2022	Tweet - "For 87 years, Social Security has helped millions of Americans retire with peace of mind knowing that they have the economic security they need to survive. We must continue to protect what millions of seniors worked hard for. #SocSec87"	Sen. Tammy Baldwin

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Interest Group Ratings

Year(s)	Special Interest Group

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Ballot Measures

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
April 4, 2023	Wisconsin	Question 1: Conditions of Release Before Conviction	Passed

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