Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4584 is a ministerial bill that makes technical corrections and updates to the United States Code. The bill was prepared for the Committee on the Judiciary by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel, a nonpartisan office of the House of Representatives charged with maintaining the official United States Code. In 2016, provisions from chapter 14 of title 25 were moved to four new chapters toward the end of title 25. Certain provisions of chapter 19 of title 25 were also not included in the code, but were subsequently added. H.R.
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Michael Baumgartner
Representative · Washington · Republican
Michael Baumgartner
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Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Spokane County Clerk Tim Fitzgerald on his upcoming retirement after a lifetime defined by service. Oftentimes, county clerks and other local and government officials get overlooked, but they shouldn't be. Having a good county clerk matters, and Tim Fitzgerald was a great county clerk. Tim served as a vital nexus for the Spokane VET Court and Spokane Veterans Forum. By focusing on treatment, VA integration, and peer mentorship, he created a program that has graduated over 500 veterans and reduced the local veteran recidivism rate to 5 percent.
Biography
Michael Baumgartner, a former diplomat and combat veteran, was elected to represent Washington’s 6th District in the State Senate in 2010. Baumgartner has focused on budget reform, higher education affordability, and veterans’ issues, drawing on his international experience and military service. He chaired the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee and sponsored legislation to expand college access for Washington students. Baumgartner approaches public service with a results-oriented mindset, aiming to address his district’s needs through pragmatic solutions and bipartisan collaboration.
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2025–PresentRepresented Washington's 5th congressional district for 1 term.
Spokane County Treasurer
2019–2025Elected Spokane County treasurer in 2018 and took office in January 2019, serving until his election to Congress.
State Senator, Washington 6th Legislative District
2011–2019Served in the Washington State Senate representing the 6th district, including parts of Spokane, Airway Heights, and Cheney.
Economics Officer, U.S. Embassy Baghdad
2007–2008Served during the Iraq War in the Office of Joint Strategic Planning & Assessment, helping the Iraqi government as part of the Baghdad Security Plan.
Civilian Contractor, Helmand Province, Afghanistan
2008Worked for seven months encouraging poppy farmers to shift to food crops as part of counternarcotics efforts.
Policy Focus
International Affairs33%
Sports and Recreation17%
Native Americans8%
Education8%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Michael Baumgartner's record in Congress.
Higher Education Reform
Sponsored legislation to freeze tuition at Washington’s public universities, improving college affordability for students.
Veterans' Support
Championed measures to expand in-state tuition eligibility for veterans and their families in Washington.
Medical Marijuana Regulation
Co-sponsored legislation to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries and clarify legal protections for patients.
Budget Transparency
Advocated for and helped pass reforms requiring earlier release of state budget proposals to increase transparency.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Education and Workforce
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
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