Congressman Michael Baumgartner has recently posted a series of comments on social media, addressing issues related to college sports legislation and concerns about the administration of federal welfare funds in Washington state.
On January 9, 2026, Baumgartner commented on the SCORE Act and its implications for college sports policy. He wrote, “Good grief, you’d think that that Peach Bowl CEO would actually know what’s in the SCORE act. Bundling TV rights and revenue sharing across conferences is (part of) the right policy perception to fix college sports, but the BIG10 lobbyists who wrote the SCORE act would only allow https://t.co/2zAEEGzO8T”.
Earlier that day, he shared a link without additional commentary: “https://t.co/e1jG9NiBO3” (January 8, 2026).
Later on January 9, Baumgartner raised concerns regarding oversight of federal tax dollars within Washington’s welfare system. He stated, “Those interested in understanding the potential fraud of federal tax dollars being run through the state of Washington’s government welfare service (Dept of Children Youth and Families) would be well served to pay attention to state Rep Travis Couture and his concerning https://t.co/5MwTBmE72k”.
Baumgartner is a member of Congress who frequently comments on public policy issues through his official social media accounts. The SCORE Act referenced in his posts is a legislative proposal aimed at reforming aspects of college athletics governance and financial structures. The Department of Children Youth and Families is an agency responsible for administering various welfare programs in Washington state.