U.S. House · Washington District 5

Rep. Michael James Baumgartner

U.S. Representative · Washington District 5

Republican1.3 yrs · 1st term

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Office & Term

DistrictWashington's 5th Congressional District

RepresentingWashington

Term startedJanuary 3, 2025

Term endsJanuary 3, 2027

Contact

124 Cannon House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515-4705

202-225-2006

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Social Media

Twitter / X@repbaumgartner

Service HistoryGovTrack

1Total year

1Term served

2025First elected

House · current2025–2027

1st term· 2025–2027 · 1 yr in

BackgroundWikidata

Born December 13, 1975 in Pullman. Background: politician.

BornDec 13, 1975 (age 50)

BirthplacePullman

EducationPullman High SchoolWashington State UniversityJohn F. Kennedy School of Government

Prior Careerpoliticianmember of the Washington State Senatemember of the United States House of Representatives

Recent Votes119th Congress · GovTrack

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S. 4465: A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

Apr 30

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H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 207 (Spartz) to H.R. 7567: To remove costly, overreaching emissions mandates on farm equipment that drives up expenses for farmers and consumers.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 206 (Self) to H.R. 7567: To add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defines soda as a carbonated beverage containing more than 1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per serving.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 202 (Scholten) to H.R. 7567: To revise the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority program to provide federal support for sustainable agriculture and innovative sustainability solutions.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 200 (Moore) to H.R. 7567: To preserve greyhound racing operations in West Virginia.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 196 (Luna) to H.R. 7567: To strike section 10205 (relating to uniformity of pesticide labeling), section 10206 (relating to authority of States), and section 10207 (relating to lawful use of authorized pesticides).

Apr 30

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Campaign Finance

2025–2026 election cycle

Pro-Israel PAC Funding

$57,398

from FEC filings

Donor-Class Funded

11% from small donors · FEC

$1,413,237

Total Raised

$632,015

Total Spent

$972,786

Cash on Hand

Pro-Israel PAC Funding Breakdown

Contributing PACs (1)

AIPAC PAC

$57,398

Source: FEC filings. PAC data via Schedule B, IE data via Schedule E (support only). Tracks 20+ pro-Israel PACs.

Where the money comes from

Small donors (<$200)$151,370 (10.7%)

Individuals giving under $200

Large individual donors$926,609 (65.6%)

Individuals giving $200+, publicly disclosed

PACs & Committees$292,550 (20.7%)

PACs, corporations, unions & outside groups

Top PAC & Organization Donors

2025–2026

WINRED

PAC

$94,906

BAUMGARTNER VANGUARD SOCIETY

PAC

$41,126

REPUBLICAN GOVERNANCE GROUP/TUESDAY GROUP PAC

PAC

$5,000

MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PAC

PAC

$5,000

BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY RAILPAC (BNSF RAILPAC)

PAC

$5,000

Top Individual Contributors

2025–2026

SLIVKA, BENJAMIN

RETIRED · NONE

$7,292

REESE, DALE

ENGINEER · IDAHO SCIENTIFIC

$7,292

CHAUDHRY, ASIF

RETIRED · NONE

$7,292

GRISWOLD-BACIGALUPI, CAROL

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT · SELF EMPLOYED

$7,292

BACIGALUPI, RICHARD

INVESTMENTS · SELF EMPLOYED

$7,292

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Follow the Money

Who funds your rep, and how they vote on those issues

💰Economy

$41K from PACs

Top Donors

BAUMGARTNER VANGUARD SOCIETY

$41K

How They Voted (1 vote)

H.Res. 1182: Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national ecYea

1Y / 0N

🏗️Infrastructure

$5K from PACs

Top Donors

BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY RAILPAC (BNSF RAILPAC)

$5K

How They Voted (9 votes)

Accountability Scorecard

99%

Attendance

455 of 459 votes

0 / 14

Bills Enacted

0% enacted (119th Congress)

88%

Votes w/ Majority

87 of 99 recent votes

Center

Ideology

Political Position (GovTrack Analysis)

Ideology53/100

LiberalConservative

Leadership14/100

FollowerLeader

Stock Trading Disclosures

No recent stock trading disclosures found in our database. Members of Congress are required to report securities transactions within 45 days.

House Disclosures Capitol Trades

Members must report trades under the STOCK Act (2012).

Interest Group Ratings

Heritage Action

76%

Fiscal · 2026

League of Conservation Voters

Environment · 2025

Ratings sourced from public scorecards published by each organization

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