WASHINGTON-5 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Michael Baumgartner
- Republican
- 1 term
- Born 1975
Michael Baumgartner is a Republican Representative representing Washington-5 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 1 term. Michael Baumgartner has a 55% community approval rating based on 20 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
55% approve
- Total votes: 20
- 90-day change: +5.0
- Last 7 days: 2
- House rank: 159/445
11 support · 9 oppose
20 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Michael Baumgartner has served in the House of Representatives since 2025. Congress.gov lists 25 bills and resolutions sponsored and 187 cosponsored by Michael Baumgartner.
- Sponsored
- 25
- Cosponsored
- 187
Terms in Congress
- House · WA-5 — 2025–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 8649 (119th Congress) — Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act
Introduced May 4, 2026Latest action (May 13, 2026): Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 23.
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H.R. 10109 (119th Congress) — Wildfire Event Contract Prohibition Act
Introduced Aug 17, 2026Latest action (Aug 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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H.R. 9834 (119th Congress) — No Racketeers on our Shores Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
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H.R. 4584 (119th Congress) — 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.
Introduced Jul 22, 2025Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.R. 9621 (119th Congress) — Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 9, 2026Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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H.R. 9602 (119th Congress) — Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act
Introduced Jul 9, 2026Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
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H.R. 9419 (119th Congress) — Power and Water for Families Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 24, 2026Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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H.R. 9137 (119th Congress) — Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 4, 2026Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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H.R. 8196 (119th Congress) — Workforce Data Quality Initiative Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 6, 2026Latest action (Apr 6, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Michael Baumgartner's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Michael Baumgartner currently holds a community approval rating of 55% for 2026, drawn from 20 visitor votes (11 support, 9 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Michael Baumgartner right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Michael Baumgartner's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Michael Baumgartner's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Michael Baumgartner holds a 55% community approval rating based on 20 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
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