{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\" and state = \"WY\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-introduces-bill-bring-transparency-federal-settlement-payments", "Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Bring Transparency to Federal Settlement Payments", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Clearer Liability Expenditure and Access to Reporting (CLEAR) Act to require greater transparency in federal agencies\u2019 use of taxpayer dollars to pay final court judgments or compromise settlements arising from litigation against the government.\n\nThe Judgment Fund is a permanent, indefinite appropriation of taxpayer dollars that covers these payments with minimal oversight from Congress, effectively constituting a blank check. While the Treasury Department provides some details online, concerns about public access and searchability of this information persist. That secrecy has allowed agencies to shield their actions in settling with certain favored groups, a tactic known as sue-and-settle,\u201d whereby an outside group sues an agency and, instead of fighting the case, it uses taxpayers\u2019 money to pay the group and its legal bills. The American people have a right to easily access the records showing exactly how their tax dollars are being spent.\n\n\"Taxpayers are on the hook when the federal government settles a lawsuit, but the information on where that money goes is difficult to track,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cThe CLEAR Act shines a light on every payment, shows who collects the money, and gives Congress the information to detect sue-and-settle schemes.\"\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-honors-americas-truck-drivers", "Rep. Hageman Honors America\u2019s Truck Drivers", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced a resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as \u201cNational Truck Driver Appreciation Week.\u201d\n\nTruck drivers move nearly 70% of all freight in the United States, carrying everything from lumber to life-saving medication across the country's highways. Rep. Hageman\u2019s resolution thanks the 3.6 million Americans who drive for hours on end to keep supply chains strong, enabling an unprecedented era of abundance.\n\n\u201cAmericans everywhere have truckers to thank for the ability to buy the same goods almost anywhere,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cThey haul our cattle, stock our stores, and serve the small towns that no other form of transportation can reach with year-round deliveries of the raw material of the 21st century. This resolution says thank you and builds on the work I am already doing in Congress to crack down on bad actors compromising opportunities for the American truck driver.\u201d\n\n\u201cOOIDA is proud to represent nearly 150,000 small-business truckers across America who thanklessly serve as the backbone of this country\u2019s supply chain every single day and night. Over 70% of freight in the United States moves exclusively by truck, the majority of which are mom-and-pop operations. We applaud the leadership of Representative Hageman for consistently demonstrating her appreciation for truckers by authoring bills to crack down on unsafe chameleon carriers and to safely bring new truckers into our industry. We believe every trucker in America deserves to have that kind of force behind them and we look forward to continuing to work with Representative Hageman and her like-minded colleagues who fight for truckers every day in Congress, not just this week,\u201d stated Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President Todd Spencer.\n\n\u201cWhenever we click \u2018add to cart\u2019 or pick up an item from the store shelf, our first impulse should be to feel gratitude for America\u2019s 3.6 million truck drivers who perform the logistical feats necessary to get us the items we want on a daily basis,\u201d said Greg Hodgen, Chairman of American Trucking Associations and CEO of Groendyke Transport, Inc. \u201cNational Truck Driver Appreciation Week provides all Americans with the opportunity to give truck drivers the recognition and gratitude they richly deserve. ATA commends Reps. Hageman, Taylor, Figures, and Gillen for leading Congress\u2019 tribute to these hardworking men and women. Truck drivers\u2019 extraordinary dedication, professionalism, attention to detail, and skill are the keys to keeping our roads safe and our country moving.\u201d\n\n\u201cTruck drivers do far more than move freight. They keep Wyoming communities supplied, our energy and agricultural industries working, and our entire economy moving. Recognition will never fully repay the long days, time away from family, and tremendous responsibility these professionals carry, but it matters. On behalf of the Wyoming Trucking Association, I thank Congresswoman Hageman for making sure America\u2019s truck drivers receive the respect and national recognition they have earned,\u201d stated Kevin Hawley, President and CEO, Wyoming Trucking Association.\n\n\u201cNational Truck Driver Appreciation Week provides an important opportunity to recognize the professional truck drivers who keep America\u2019s economy and supply chain moving. Rep. Hageman\u2019s resolution highlights the vital contributions of these men and women, as well as their unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and service each day. NTTC thanks Rep. Hageman for her leadership and joins in honoring America\u2019s truck drivers for their dedication and the essential role they play in our nation,\u201d stated Ryan Streblow, CEO, National Tank Truck Carriers.\n\n\u201cBecause of Congresswoman Harriet Hageman\u2019s leadership, Wyoming has been a champion for restoring American safety standards on our roadways and for protecting the wages and jobs of law-abiding, safe American trucking companies and their truck drivers. She truly shows her appreciation each and every day,\u201d stated Shannon Everett, Executive Director, American Truckers United.\n\n\u201cTCA applauds Congresswoman Harriet Hageman for introducing a resolution recognizing America's professional truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Professional truck drivers are essential to our nation's economy, safely delivering the goods that keep families, businesses, hospitals, and communities running. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to safety ensure the strength and resilience of America's supply chain. TCA proudly supports this resolution and thanks Congresswoman Hageman for highlighting the essential contributions of America's professional truck drivers,\u201d stated Dave Heller, Senior Vice President of Safety and Government Affairs, Truckload Carriers Association.\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-introduces-stop-improper-licensing-act-keep-dangerous-unqualified", "Rep. Hageman Introduces\u00a0the\u00a0STOP Improper Licensing Act to Keep\u00a0Dangerous\u00a0Unqualified Drivers Off American Highways", "2026-08-20", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Strengthening Transportation Oversight and Preventing (STOP) Improper Licensing Act to clear America\u2019s highways of hazardous drivers. This bill requires federal safety regulators to audit states issuing non-domiciled commercial driver\u2019s licenses to illegal aliens and unqualified drivers. A dangerous driver anywhere is a threat to families everywhere.\n\nNon-domiciled CDLs historically have been issued by states to individuals who are not permanent residents but maintain legal authorization to work in the country. Unfortunately, before the Trump Administration, several states failed to follow proper protocol, wrongfully issuing thousands of non-domiciled CDLs to ineligible foreign drivers lacking proper qualifications or training. California admitted to issuing roughly 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs illegally, while New York maintained a 53% error rate among sampled records. In Illinois, one in five failed to meet federal standards. These ineligible drivers caused 17 fatal crashes in 2025 alone, killing 30 people.\n\n\"Wyoming truckers earn every credential they carry. They train, test, and follow the law,\" said Rep. Hageman. \"Other states hand out CDLs to illegal aliens, and families pay for that failure with their lives. My bill requires regulators to review the books and clean up America\u2019s highways after years of unchecked immigration flooded the nation with thousands of unqualified drivers.\u201d\n\n\u201cA CDL represents a promise that a professional truck driver is fully vetted, trained, and in full compliance with federal standards,\u201d said American Trucking Associations SVP of Legislative Affairs Alex Rosen. \u201cRep. Hageman has been a relentless champion for restoring integrity to the CDL system, which gives everyone on the road confidence that only qualified drivers are operating behind the wheel. By requiring FMCSA to audit issuance procedures for non-domicile CDLs and identify areas where additional accountability is needed, her bill would build on this effort. ATA applauds Rep. Hageman's leadership and will continue to support her ongoing work to strengthen oversight, close loopholes, and ensure safety throughout the trucking industry.\"\n\n\u201cRep. Hageman has shown a strong commitment to improving safety in trucking few other lawmakers can match. She has consistently championed sensible solutions to some of the biggest problems facing our industry. The STOP Improper Licensing Act, which will help identify and address compliance lapses in the issuance of non-domiciled CDLs, is the latest example of her extraordinary commitment to improving highway safety,\u201d stated Todd Spencer, President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.\n\n\u201cWyoming\u2019s highway safety depends not only on the integrity of our own CDL program, but also on every state whose drivers travel I-80 and operate on our roads. Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s STOP Improper Licensing Act will help ensure every non-domiciled CDL is lawfully and properly issued while strengthening the oversight, transparency, and accountability essential to maintaining the integrity of commercial driver licensing across the country. The Wyoming Trucking Association is proud to support this commonsense legislation,\u201d stated Kevin Hawley, President and CEO, Wyoming Trucking Association.\n\n\u201cEffective enforcement begins with accurate data. By requiring audits of non-domiciled commercial driver's license issuance procedures, the STOP Improper Licensing Act will help federal and state officials identify gaps in compliance, improve oversight, and ensure licensing standards are applied consistently. As the trucking industry continues to grow and evolve, access to reliable information is critical to maintaining a safe, lawful, and accountable commercial transportation system. We commend Congresswoman Harriet Hageman and her staff for their hard work and leadership in addressing these important enforcement issues and for advancing policies that strengthen transparency, accountability, and public safety throughout the commercial trucking industry,\u201d stated TCA\u2019s Senior Vice President of Safety and Government Affairs, David Heller.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Trump administration tightened non-domiciled CDL eligibility rules in a regulation that took effect in March 2026. Now that the regulatory landscape has shifted with these new eligibility restrictions, this bill is necessary to ensure continued oversight and compliance.\n\nThe STOP Improper Licensing Act:\n\nRequires FMCSA to review a random sample of non-domiciled CDLs in every state.\n\nTargets non-domiciled CDLs issued without checking legal status and those that stayed active after that status expired.\n\nRequires the findings to be published and reported to Congress.\n\nGives failing states 60 days to fix the problem, with repeat audits for the worst offenders.\n\nCuts off all FMCSA funding to any state that refuses to comply.\n\nThe STOP Improper Licensing Act is the 5th bill led by Rep. Hageman to clean up our roads and stand up for America\u2019s truckers:", 1, "2026-08-21T05:30:57Z", "2026-08-21T05:32:22Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-introduces-bill-tax-colleges-sideline-female-athletes-men", "Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Tax Colleges That Sideline Female Athletes for Men", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced legislation to hold accountable those private colleges and universities who continue to allow male athletes to compete in women\u2019s intercollegiate sports with a new excise tax. Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-SC) joined as an original cosponsor.\n\nThis bill penalizes institutions of higher education who permit males to compete in female athletic programs or events with a tax equal to 10 percent of their total spending on all intercollegiate athletics that year.\n\n\u201cEvery man who takes the field against a woman is stealing a roster spot, scholarship, and potential championship from a young woman who earned it. Universities know this. They do it anyway because they have surrendered to woke ideology instead of protecting their own female athletes,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cMy bill makes them pay for their denial of biological reality out of their own budget. The erasure of women from sports must be stopped.\u201d\n\n\u201cWomen and girls should not lose opportunities, scholarships, or playing time because colleges choose to allow men to compete in women\u2019s sports. We should do everything we can to hold institutions accountable when they ignore biological reality and put female athletes at a disadvantage or even at risk. I am proud to support legislation that protects women\u2019s sports and ensures female athletes have a fair opportunity to compete,\u201d stated Rep. Biggs.\n\n\u201cWhen institutions deny what everyone can plainly see, ordinary people pay the price. Representative Hageman's legislation is a measured response to exactly that failure. It doesn't ban anything or dictate university policy. It uses the most conservative of instruments, finances, to tell private institutions: you are free to make this choice, but you are not free to make it cost-free. Also, by directing the Secretary of Education to prevent schools from shifting the burden onto tuition, the bill ensures that students don't foot the bill for administrators' ideology,\" stated Nathan Winters, President and CEO of Wyoming Family Alliance.\n\n\"Only on a college campus could something as ridiculous as transgender ideology flourish. Radical gender ideology must be eliminated root and branch, and there\u2019s no better place to start than our poisoned Ivies. College administrators can continue to play dumb when it comes to biological sex or protecting women on campus, but it is going to cost them. Thank you, Representative Hageman, for fighting to ensure that schools cannot profit at taxpayers\u2019 expense for prioritizing ideology over education,\u201d stated Terry Schilling, President of American Principles Project.\n\n\"Women and girls deserve a level playing field, and Family Policy Alliance is proud to stand behind Rep. Hageman's legislation to protect it. This bill holds institutions accountable when they let biological males compete in women's sports, while ensuring institutions can't shift the cost onto students.\n\nThis builds on years of work by our state family policy councils that have led the charge to protect girls' sports in 27 states and counting. We're proud to see that same fight carried forward in Congress, and we won't stop until every young woman has a fair chance to compete,\" stated Craig DeRoche, President and CEO of Family Policy Alliance.\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-08-14T06:13:05Z", "2026-08-14T06:14:08Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-moves-terminate-californias-hijacking-national-emissions-standards", "Rep. Hageman Moves to Terminate California\u2019s Hijacking of National Emissions Standards", "2026-07-18", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced a joint resolution pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify the EPA\u2019s California waiver to enforce strict greenhouse gas (GHG) standards on cars. The ability to enact state-based emissions standards is only afforded to California under federal law, and the state is abusing this authority in an attempt to force automakers to fit its emissions standards, which raises costs for consumers.\n\n\u201cThe 119th Congress is reclaiming its Article I authority over the administrative state by using the Congressional Review Act to repeal bad regulations. In 2025, Congress moved swiftly to terminate three other California emissions waivers, and we have successfully thrown out nearly 30 regulations intended to destroy American energy production and force a green transition on the American people. Today\u2019s legislation is another step to reclaiming our authority as the national policymaker, and to stop inflicting harm on the American people in the name of climate lunacy.\u201d\n\nThe Clean Air Act preempts state governments from adopting their own pollutant emissions standards for new motor vehicles and engines. However, California can apply to the EPA for a waiver from this federal preemption. After denial by the Bush administration, one of the first actions of the Obama administration EPA was to grant California\u2019s waiver that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from vehicles qualify as pollutants California may regulate. With this new GHG authority, California and the Obama administration created a national standard that aligned with radical California GHG emissions standards, which then resulted in the rolling out of several burdensome regulations on cars and trucks nationally. In June 2026, EPA Administrator Zeldin reported these waivers to Congress for review pursuant to the CRA, and Rep. Hageman\u2019s legislation officially starts this push to end these harmful regulations once and for all.", 1, "2026-07-19T07:26:21Z", "2026-07-19T07:27:48Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-demands-answers-meta-over-data-center-water-contamination", "Hageman Demands Answers from Meta Over Data Center Water Contamination", "2026-07-09", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) is seeking answers on the contamination of Cheyenne\u2019s water system by Meta\u2019s data center.\n\nIn March, the Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities revoked industrial discharge privileges for the data center\u2019s contractor, Goat Systems, following the discovery of the bacterium Cupriavidus gilardii in the wastewater system. The discharge of this rare bacterium into water supplies has led to months of cleanup and taken Cheyenne\u2019s reuse water system offline. Concerningly, Cheyenne residents were not made aware of the contamination until the end of June, nor was Meta identified as the polluter until July.\n\nWhile local utility officials have stressed the bacteria presented no threat to residential drinking water, the contamination has raised serious concerns about data center construction throughout the region. Rep. Hageman sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers around the discharge of Cupriavidus gilardii into Cheyenne\u2019s municipal reuse water system by the tech giant\u2019s $800 million data center.\n\n\u201cWyoming residents have the right to be informed as soon as contaminations occur to make informed decisions surrounding their own health and safety. Water is a precious resource in our state, so it is of immense concern to learn the system marketed to reduce a data center\u2019s water consumption caused this contamination,\u201d said Rep. Harriet Hageman. \u201cResidents deserve to know\n\ntheir water remains safe as the tech industry attempts to expand the data center footprint in Wyoming.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-10T08:20:04Z", "2026-07-10T08:21:18Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/what-has-one-big-beautiful-bill-done-wyoming-year-record-tax-cuts-regulatory", "What has the One Big Beautiful Bill done for Wyoming this year?  Record tax cuts \ud83d\udcb5 Regulatory relief for Wyoming industries \u26a1\ufe0f Overdue support for our ranchers \ud83d\udc02  @POTUS and @HouseGOP are ushering in a Golden Age for Wyoming!", "2026-07-02", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 July 4, 2026, marks America\u2019s 250th anniversary of independence, and one year since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) worked to ensure Wyoming's priorities were reflected in the historic legislation, and one year later, Wyoming families, workers, and small businesses are seeing real results.\n\n\"One year ago, we delivered on the mandate the American people gave us in 2024 to cut taxes, unleash American energy, and restore accountability in Washington,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cToday, the results are undeniable. Wyoming taxpayers are seeing the largest average tax cut in the country, our energy and timber industries finally have avenues to re-develop, and our state is being rewarded for running our programs the right way instead of being punished for Washington's mistakes. Simply put, the Working Families Tax Cuts law is the One Big Beautiful Bill that represents promises made and promises kept.\"\n\nBackground\n\nWyoming wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill:", 1, "2026-07-03T08:00:00Z", "2026-07-03T08:01:30Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-marks-one-year-anniversary-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-america", "Rep. Hageman Marks One-Year Anniversary of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as America Turns 250", "2026-07-02", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 July 4, 2026, marks America\u2019s 250th anniversary of independence, and one year since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) worked to ensure Wyoming's priorities were reflected in the historic legislation, and one year later, Wyoming families, workers, and small businesses are seeing real results.\n\n\"One year ago, we delivered on the mandate the American people gave us in 2024 to cut taxes, unleash American energy, and restore accountability in Washington,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cToday, the results are undeniable. Wyoming taxpayers are seeing the largest average tax cut in the country, our energy and timber industries finally have avenues to re-develop, and our state is being rewarded for running our programs the right way instead of being punished for Washington's mistakes. Simply put, the Working Families Tax Cuts law is the One Big Beautiful Bill that represents promises made and promises kept.\"\n\nBackground\n\nWyoming wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill:", 1, "2026-07-15T07:12:08Z", "2026-07-15T07:13:45Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-introduces-resolution-demanding-transparency-childrens-content", "Rep. Hageman Introduces Resolution Demanding Transparency in Children's Content Ratings", "2026-06-18", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nJune 18, 2026\n\nHageman Introduces Resolution Demanding Transparency in Children's Content Ratings\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced a resolution calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modernize America's television content ratings system, so parents have the information they need to make informed viewing decisions for their children.\n\nRepresentatives John Rose (R-TN), Sheri Biggs (R-SC), and Barry Moore (R-AL) joined as original cosponsors of the resolution.\n\nThe resolution calls on the FCC to develop a ratings framework with neutral, objective, and specific content descriptions across all video platforms, promote greater transparency in how ratings are assigned and challenged, and ensure any ratings oversight body includes meaningful representation from parents and child advocacy organizations.\n\n\"Parents have the right to decide what their children watch, and the current ratings system is robbing them of that right,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cStreaming platforms are pushing ideology into children's programming, and Washington has looked the other way for too long. This resolution puts the FCC on notice that transparency is not optional.\"\n\n\"Wyoming Family Alliance strongly supports Rep. Hageman's resolution to increase transparency in streaming ratings. Parents must have the necessary tools to make informed decisions about the content their children consume,\u201d stated Nathan Winters, President and CEO of Wyoming Family Alliance.\n\n\"For too long, ratings systems have failed to give parents accurate and consistent information about what their children are watching. This resolution is a long-overdue step toward the transparency families need to make informed decisions,\u201d stated Craig DeRoche, President and CEO of Family Policy Alliance.\n\n\u201cSneaky Hollywood executives violate the trust of parents every day. Families deserve transparent media ratings and clear warnings on shows targeting kids. Congressional Republicans and Commissioner Carr are fighting for commonsense reforms that finally give parents the tools they need to protect their children from inappropriate content and make informed viewing decisions. This is exactly why the FCC exists. APP is proud to stand with lawmakers to defend the family from obscene and inappropriate material,\u201d stated Terry Schilling, American Principles Project President.\n\n\u201cParents overwhelmingly want to be informed of sensitive content in children's TV shows. Our new poll found that 87% of parents want TV content ratings to advise them of violence, sexual content, or other sensitive themes like LGBTQ messaging or characters, in children\u2019s TV programming. Parents should be able to make informed viewing decisions for their children, but currently, parents have no way of knowing whether LGBTQ+ content is in that program. It\u2019s time to give parents that choice,\u201d stated Penny Nance, CEO and President, Concerned Women for America.\n\nThis resolution received support from Concerned Women for America, Family Policy Alliance, Wyoming Family Alliance, American Principles Project, Moms for Liberty, Heritage Action, and Family Research Council.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongress has long recognized that parents should have timely and meaningful information about video programming that may be unsuitable for children, and that ratings and parental-control tools should help families make informed viewing choices.\n\nAmerica's current television ratings framework was designed for a broadcast-era marketplace and now applies across broadcast, cable, streaming, and on-demand services without meaningful updates.\n\nA Concerned Women for America analysis of 326 Netflix series rated for young audiences found that 33% contained LGBTQ+ characters, themes, storylines, or messaging across all age categories. Among G-rated and TV-Y7-rated series, that figure rose to 41%.\n\nThe existing ratings system does not flag this content for parents, leaving families without clear, consistent, or specific information about what their children are actually watching across today's fragmented media marketplace.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-introduces-bill-hold-federal-employees-accountable-ai-censorship", "Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Hold Federal Employees Accountable for AI Censorship", "2026-06-11", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Preventing AI Censorship Act to give American citizens the right to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).\n\nThe Preventing AI Censorship Act extends the framework of Rep. Hageman's First Amendment Accountability Act to the future threat of AI-driven federal censorship. The Biden-Harris administration colluded with social media companies to suppress constitutionally protected speech, and current law left Americans with almost no recourse. As AI becomes the dominant platform for information, federal employees who pressure AI providers to filter content, distort outputs, or surveil users based on their views pose the same constitutional threat through a far more powerful tool.\n\n\"The First Amendment does not have an AI exemption. Federal employees who pressure AI companies to filter viewpoints, distort content, or spy on users based on their beliefs will face real legal consequences. Americans deserve a way to fight back, and my Preventing AI Censorship Act gives them one,\" said Rep. Harriet Hageman.\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-targets-agency-overreach-two-new-judicial-reform-bills", "Rep. Hageman Targets Agency Overreach with Two New Judicial Reform Bills", "2026-06-11", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced two bills strengthening courts' ability to hold federal agencies accountable on the 80th anniversary of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which governs the process federal agencies use to develop and enforce rules.\n\n\"Federal agencies work for the American people, but for decades, court doctrine has allowed them to grade their own homework,\" said Rep. Harriet Hageman. \"In 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in Loper Bright that judges, not bureaucrats, interpret the law. These bills take the next step to codify that decision. Judges should look independently at the facts and science behind agency decisions, not just accept at face value whatever agencies may say. Unelected bureaucrats are not the arbiters of their own decisions.\"\n\n\"PLF applauds Rep. Hageman for introducing these much-needed APA reform bills. Bureaucrats have for too long taken advantage of court-made doctrines that favor agencies and impose significant burdens on regulated parties while leaving them little judicial recourse. These bills correctly seek to put an end to that deference by applying to agency actions the same standards of admissibility and credibility that private civil litigants must satisfy in federal court,\" stated Damien Schiff, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation.\n\n\u201cRep. Hageman\u2019s new legislative proposals would strengthen the Administrative Procedure Act, which remains one of the principal statutory checks on administrative power. Courts should independently assess both the facts and the law rather than defer to bureaucratic determinations, and agencies should not be permitted to shield regulatory decisions from meaningful judicial scrutiny merely by invoking scientific expertise. These improvements to the APA would help curb arbitrary government power and improve accountability at a time when agencies increasingly shape major economic and social policy outside the legislative process. By strengthening independent judicial review and ensuring agency claims are subject to meaningful scrutiny, Rep. Hageman\u2019s proposals would reinforce constitutional checks and improve public accountability,\u201d stated Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Fred L. Smith Fellow in Regulatory Studies, Competitive Enterprise Institute.\n\nHolding Agencies Accountable on the Facts\n\nWhen a federal agency fines a person, revokes a permit, or enforces a regulation, judges largely review only the evidence and fact findings presented by the agency. Rep. Hageman's bill changes that, requiring courts to independently weigh facts rather than defer to the agency's own record.\n\nRequiring Agencies to Use Reliable Science\n\nFederal agencies routinely cite scientific findings and studies to justify sweeping regulations. Rep. Hageman's additional bill gives courts explicit authority to strike down agency actions that rely on flawed methods, cherry-picked data, or unsupported conclusions.\n\nTogether, these bills will force agencies to prove their case with real facts and science before an independent judge.\n\nBackground", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-applauds-trumps-historic-action-strengthen-domestic-coal", "Congresswoman Hageman Applauds Trump's Historic Action to Strengthen Domestic Coal Industry", "2026-06-04", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after President Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal plants and energy infrastructure, including a new West Coast export terminal:\n\n\"The world wants Wyoming\u2019s clean coal to power their economies. Opening additional export possibilities out the west coast is a game changer for our state and nation. President Trump\u2019s investment in the infrastructure necessary to meet this growing demand will pay dividends long into the future, while fortifying our domestic coal industry.\"", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-blasts-environmental-catastrophe-roadless-rule-2026", "Congresswoman Hageman Blasts Environmental Catastrophe \u2018Roadless Rule\u2019 As 2026 Wildfire Season Begins", "2026-06-04", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nJune 4, 2026\n\nHageman Blasts Environmental Catastrophe \u2018Roadless Rule\u2019 As 2026 Wildfire Season Begins\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) blasted the 2001 Clinton Roadless Rule during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on the state of our National Forests and the 2026 wildfire season outlook.\n\n\"The United States Forest Service Office created an environmental catastrophe when it issued the Roadless Rule in the final days of the Clinton administration,\" Rep. Hageman said. \"That lame-duck decree, which has now been in effect for over a quarter of a century, unilaterally locked up 58.5 million acres of federal lands from effective management and realistic public access, including 3.2 million acres in my home state of Wyoming.\"\n\nRep. Hageman asked U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz what impact the Roadless Rule had on wildfire risk on national forests and surrounding lands.\n\n\"It's definitely increased catastrophic wildfire risk, for sure,\" Schultz said.\n\n\"How does the Roadless Rule conflict with other federal land management statutes and the Forest Service's multiple use mandate?\" Rep. Hageman asked.\n\n\"What it does is it inhibits our ability to manage land just as you outlined,\" Schultz said. \"It inhibits our ability to actively manage the land to protect communities.\"\n\nSchultz explained that roadless forests prevent officials from effectively using fire equipment to respond to runaway fires or implement appropriate field treatments.\n\n\"Even public access,\" Schultz added, is compromised. \"It limits public access to enjoy their national forest. So all of those things are at risk with the rule as it's currently drafted.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nIn June 2025, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rescinding the 2001 Clinton Roadless Rule.\n\nUSDA's action advances President Trump's Executive Order, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, which directs federal agencies to eliminate overcomplicated, burdensome regulations that stifle American business and innovation.\n\nRep. Hageman introduced legislation in February to codify the repeal into law, ensuring that future administrations cannot reinstate this restrictive rule. In addition to nullifying the rule, the bill specifically directs road construction to support missions such as timber harvesting, watershed management, and wildfire prevention.\n\nThe Clinton Roadless Rule was designed to deny access, management, and use to 58.5 million acres of National Forest Service lands. It was adopted and implemented in violation of the 1897 Organic Act, Wilderness Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.\n\nNullifying the 2001 Roadless Rule will enhance forest management and economic opportunities for Wyoming. By removing restrictions on road construction and timber harvesting, more effective forest management can be undertaken. This will lead to improved forest health, reduced wildfire risks, reduced insect infestations, and the creation of jobs in sectors like logging, construction, and maintenance.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-introduces-bill-shield-american-energy-producers-leftist-climate", "Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill To\u00a0Shield American Energy Producers From\u00a0Leftist Climate Litigation", "2026-04-17", "2026", "2026-04", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 to protect American energy from leftist legal crusades punishing lawful activity.\n\nThe shale revolution unlocked the United States as the world\u2019s leading producer of crude oil and natural gas. U.S. energy dominance has since reinforced America\u2019s diplomatic leverage while driving the domestic economy with the affordable, reliable power that keeps factories, farms, and hospitals operating. States passing so-called \u201cclimate superfund\u201d laws, along with climate liability lawsuits, however, threaten to undermine American energy dominance by litigating producers out of business.\n\nState legislatures and environmental extremists are trying to scapegoat the same producers who keep America running with fines and lawsuits over legal production in the past, lawful activity in the present, and imagined transgressions in the future. The Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 shields America\u2019s energy producers from these relentless attacks, supporting our affordable energy sector, preserving American jobs, and restoring clarity to our nation\u2019s energy policy.\n\n\u201cEnergy security is national security, and we will not self-sabotage our critical industries with a cascade of costly lawsuits and extreme penalties that jeopardize American drilling,\u201d said Rep. Harriet Hageman. \u201cAmerica\u2019s energy producers should be protected from the dangerous legal precedent that would be set by the retroactive punishment of lawful activity.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe thank Senator Cruz and Rep. Hageman for introducing legislation to stop a growing patchwork of state laws and lawsuits that threaten American energy and risk raising costs for consumers,\u201d said American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers in a joint statement. \u201cThese efforts to retroactively penalize companies for lawfully meeting consumer demand are misguided and counterproductive. Congress should act decisively to reaffirm federal authority over national energy policy and end this activist-driven state overreach.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nClimate liability lawsuits seek to hold energy companies financially or criminally liable, while superfund laws are designed to inflict multi-billion-dollar penalties for past emissions and other alleged contributions to \u201cclimate change.\u201d Vermont and New York have both passed \u201cclimate superfund\u201d laws, while legislators in at least 9 other states, including California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Virginia, are considering similar proposals.\n\nThe Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026:", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:19:40Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-staff-are-bringing-congress-your-community", "Hageman Staff Are Bringing Congress to Your Community", "2026-04-10", "2026", "2026-04", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congress in Your Community\n\nSince Rep. Hageman took office in 2023, her office has resolved nearly 5,000 individual cases, returning more than $15.6 million in funds, benefits, reimbursements, and corrections to hardworking Wyomingites. Congress in Your Community events deliver a chance for more constituents to connect and resolve additional casework.\n\nWyoming residents who need support related to the IRS, ATF, VA, Department of the Interior, Social Security Administration, or any other federal agency are encouraged to either attend one of the following office hours below or reach out to Rep. Hageman\u2019s office directly. Schedule an appointment with her staff here or by calling 307-261-6595. Exact addresses will be provided once meeting times are confirmed.\n\nVeterans Mobile Office Hours\n\nSeparate office hours are being held specifically for America\u2019s current and former servicemembers. Veterans or active-duty military constituents facing issues with the VA, DFAS, Department of War, or any other federal agency are encouraged to either meet with a member of Rep. Hageman\u2019s staff at one of the events below or reach out to the office directly.\n\nRep. Hageman has been a tireless advocate for Wyoming\u2019s current and former military servicemembers in Washington and at home. Schedule an appointment with her staff here or by calling 307-261-6595. Exact addresses will be provided once meeting times are confirmed.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:19:40Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/natural-resources-committee-considers-hageman-bill-unleash-coal-production", "Natural Resources Committee Considers Hageman Bill to Unleash Coal Production in the Powder River Basin", "2026-03-25", "2026", "2026-03", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources considered Rep. Hageman's bill to remove barriers to new coal leasing in Wyoming's Powder River Basin (PRB). Fourteen years of sustained attacks on American coal production have halted new leases in the Powder River Basin, which the Wyoming Energy Authority recently determined could cause shortages for the nation's ever growing power needs as early as 2030.\n\nUnder the leadership of President Donald Trump and Rep. Hageman, coal is rightfully back in favor and requires eliminating barriers imposed by the radical environmental lobby. President Trump ended the Obama era moratoriums on new leasing, while Rep. Hageman worked with her colleagues to terminate the PRB specific bans by repealing the Buffalo resource management plan issued by the Biden administration. The One Big Beautiful Bill removed the \"Inflation Reduction Act's\" increased production costs and mandated new leasing on federal lands. These reforms are having a positive impact for Wyoming coal, but there is more work needed to reverse the decades-long war on coal.\n\nIn line with President Trump's executive order to revitalize the coal industry, H.R. 7872 removes barriers to new leasing by modernizing the bonus bid payment structure. Winning bids currently pay 20 percent of the bid up front, and then another 20 percent for the next four years. This upfront mandate is a financial deterrent and requires significant additional investment before long permitting timelines and well before a mine generates revenue. H.R. 7872 extends payment over 10 years, reducing this front-end hurdle for new leasing and creating more long-term certainty for the Wyoming K-12 education construction account funded by the bonus bids.\n\nToday's hearing was an important first step to keep up the momentum in support of Wyoming coal.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:18:47Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hagemans-statement-markwayne-mullin-dhs-secretary-confirmation", "Congresswoman Hageman's Statement on Markwayne Mullin DHS Secretary Confirmation", "2026-03-24", "2026", "2026-03", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement on the confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.\n\n\"The Department of Homeland Security remains without funding but not leadership. Senator Markwayne Mullin\u2019s historic confirmation as Homeland Security Secretary is a critical development for addressing America\u2019s immediate safety needs. I hope the Senate will now move quickly to providing funding for this key agency protecting Americans in the face of heightened threats from those malignant actors who seek to do us harm.\"", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:18:47Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-introduces-bipartisan-bill-sens-wicker-welch-examine-use-ai-speech", "Rep. Hageman Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Sens. Wicker, Welch to Examine Use of AI Speech-to-Text Technologies in Federal Courts", "2026-03-19", "2026", "2026-03", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman introduced the Research and Oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts Act of 2026 with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., U.S. Senator Peter Welch, D-Vt. This bipartisan legislation establishes a task force of judicial experts to examine the integration of AI speech-to-text and automatic speech (ASR) technologies in American courts.\n\n\u201cArtificial intelligence is being integrated into every aspect of our society in the 21st century, including our court systems,\u201d said Representative Hageman. \u201cAs an attorney for over three decades, I know our justice system demands precision and security. Congress must protect the integrity of our courts with vigorous oversight that remains up to date with emerging technologies.\u201d\n\n\u201cArtificial intelligence capabilities continue to expand and become part of daily life. Federal courts have begun using this technology to improve their processes. This legislation would examine the legal, technical, and constitutional implications of AI in the U.S. judicial system. Ensuring accuracy is critical to fair justice,\u201d said Senator Wicker.\n\n\u201cAs the Senate\u2019s only former public defender, I know it firsthand: Court reporters and captioners are irreplaceable. When it comes to the use of AI in the courtroom, there are still substantial privacy and civil liberty concerns that need to be addressed. Accuracy, privacy, and security are paramount,\u201d said Senator Welch. \u201cIt is critical we allow experts who are actively working in the courts to weigh in on use of emerging AI speech-to-text services and technologies.\u201d\n\nA new task force set up by the Research and Oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts Act will assess civil liberty implications, privacy issues, and concerns over the accuracy of AI technology in federal courts. The 15-member team will include judges, prosecutors, clerks, or other employees of the federal government who either work for the National Institute of Justice or the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.\n\nThe Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act would create a task force to review:\n\nThe costs and benefits of AI speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technologies.\n\nAI\u2019s impact on court record accuracy and litigants\u2019 constitutional rights.\n\nRisks to cybersecurity systems, including vendor selection guidance and protections on privacy.\n\nThe task force will be required to submit its findings to the Attorney General and Congress. The report is due 18 months after the task force is established.\n\nThe Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act is supported by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).\n\n\u201cCourt reporters undergo extensive training and certification to provide the precise, secure transcription services our justice system requires,\u201d said Dave Wenhold, Executive Director, NCRA. \u201cWhile technology continues to evolve, human expertise remains irreplaceable in capturing complex legal proceedings.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:18:47Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/wy-delegation-applauds-goshen-irrigation-tunnel-funding", "WY Delegation Applauds Goshen Irrigation Tunnel Funding", "2026-03-17", "2026", "2026-03", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman, all R-Wyo., issued the following statements after the Department of Interior announced they will award $100 million from the Working Families Tax Cuts law to make necessary repairs of the Fort Laramie-Goshen irrigation canal tunnel that collapsed in 2019. This announcement comes after years of efforts by the delegation to secure the resources needed to finally complete the reconstruction process.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s announcement is another example of how the Working Families Tax Cuts law is helping communities across Wyoming. After years of fighting to deliver a solution to this problem, we are proud to announce the Goshen Irrigation District is receiving the help it urgently needs to repair and restore its aging irrigation tunnel,\u201d said Sen. Barrasso. \u201cWyoming and Nebraska are still feeling the impact from the 2019 tunnel collapse. It revealed major structural deficiencies that must be fixed. We will continue to work with Governor Gordon, the irrigation district and the Trump administration to ensure Wyoming is able to finally complete the reconstruction process.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor over a century, the Fort Laramie Canal Tunnel has served as a critical pillar of agricultural life in eastern Wyoming. It\u2019s a vital conduit for delivering water to thousands of acres of cropland stretching across Wyoming and Nebraska. I am tremendously pleased that the Trump administration is directing funds from the Working Families Tax Cuts law toward a lasting, permanent repair of the Fort Laramie Tunnel, ensuring our farmers and ranchers have the reliable water access they need to feed our nation and keep our rural communities strong,\u201d said Sen. Lummis.\n\n\u201cThe Fort Laramie Tunnel has been a lifeline for southeastern Wyoming for more than a century and its sudden collapse brought hardship to many,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cThe needs of this aging system represent how Washington must return to the kind of proactive approach to water infrastructure that made western life possible. The urgent $100 million provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts law in addition to the $14.6 million I secured in community project funding will keep this critical region of the west irrigated.\u201d\n\nBackground Information:\n\nIn 2019, Irrigation Tunnel #2 on the Fort Laramie Canal collapsed, leaving more than 100,000 acres of cropland in Wyoming and Nebraska without water. After the collapse, inspections on Tunnel #1 on the same canal also revealed major structural deficiencies. New tunnels through the existing tunnel alignments are necessary to reinstate full operation for the Goshen Irrigation District in Wyoming and the Gering Fort Laramie Irrigation District in Nebraska.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-19T06:50:32Z", "2026-06-19T06:53:40Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-bill-cut-upfront-cost-coal-production-half", "Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to\u00a0Cut Upfront Cost of Coal Production\u00a0In\u00a0Half", "2026-03-09", "2026", "2026-03", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced legislation to reform bonus bids for coal producers on federal leases designed to cut upfront costs in half.\n\nOne of America\u2019s most reliable sources of affordable power is now being offered legislative relief after weathering decades of efforts to regulate coal out of business. Rep. Hageman\u2019s bill reforms federal bonus bids under the Mineral Leasing Act to bring down the cost of coal production without sacrificing government revenue.\n\nCoal producers on federal land are currently required to make payments on an accelerated schedule of five installments over the immediate first four years following a lease. Slow permitting and development for federal coal leases, however, means bonus bid payments present significant financial burdens to fulfill upfront before revenue is even generated. Rep. Hageman\u2019s bonus bid reform extends this fee schedule from a condensed five-payment structure to 10 equal installments over a longer timeline to reduce the initial cost of coal operations on federal lands.\n\n\u201cAmericans are reminded every year how coal keeps us warm in the winter, and cool in the summer,\u201d said Rep. Harriet Hageman. \u201cReforming bonus bids on America\u2019s coal producers will reduce more barriers on affordable, reliable power at the heart of the Republican agenda for energy dominance. Energy security is national security, and Wyoming will continue to reinforce U.S. energy dominance with affordable electricity as America\u2019s number one coal producer since 1988.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Wyoming Mining Association applauds Representative Hageman\u2019s continued work to improve an outdated leasing process to allow for companies to lease coal in today\u2019s environment,\u201d stated Travis Deti, the Executive Director of the Wyoming Mining Association. \u201cAllowing companies a longer, more flexible payment schedule from 5 to 10 years will make acquiring leases more competitive and keep Wyoming coal strongly in the American energy mix.\u201d\n\n\u201cWyoming\u2019s energy and mining industries continue to benefit from strong leadership in Washington, and we appreciate Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting our state and its energy economy,\u201d says Wyoming Energy Authority Executive Director Rob Creager. \u201cThis legislation will help unlock additional capital for coal producers and strengthen ongoing efforts to revitalize an industry that provides reliable baseload power to communities across the country. Supporting Wyoming\u2019s energy sectors is essential to maintaining a strong and dependable American power system.\u201d\n\n\u201cMeeting America\u2019s rapidly increasing demand for reliable and affordable energy requires significant, long-term investment in domestic energy projects. By providing greater flexibility for project financing, the bill supports the development of critical domestic resourcing while strengthening our supply chains and the communities that depend on them. I applaud Representative Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) for introducing this important legislation and appreciate her continued leadership in advancing policies that support American mining and energy security,\u201d stated Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association.\n\nBackground:\n\nIn the 119th Congress, President Trump and Congressional Republicans:", 1, "2026-06-12T06:37:16Z", "2026-06-12T06:39:00Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-releases-statement-court-decision-stalling-converse", "Congresswoman Hageman Releases Statement on Court Decision Stalling Converse County Energy Development", "2026-03-09", "2026", "2026-03", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after a federal judge halted drilling activity tied to the Converse County Oil and Gas Project in Wyoming.\n\n\"The same activist D.C. judge who fought to thwart President Trump\u2019s triumphant return in 2024 is now trying to derail the President\u2019s historic energy agenda. Three years ago, Judge Tanya Chutkan was delivering the President a gag order to shut down his defense in criminal proceedings. Today she is shutting down Wyoming energy workers at the center of Trump\u2019s promise to unleash America\u2019s resource potential. Judge Chutkan\u2019s latest decision to halt drilling in an area the size of Delaware marks the most recent assault of the left\u2019s anti-Trump lawfare campaign.\n\nThe ruling to inject more delays into carefully constructed and previously approved plans for the Converse County Oil and Gas Project is another affront to the rule of law. Rogue judges who substitute their feelings for legitimate jurisprudence demonstrate why Congress must work to reclaim its Article I authority and prevent routine legislation from the bench.\"", 1, "2026-06-12T06:37:16Z", "2026-06-12T06:39:00Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hagemans-bill-extend-tribal-land-leases-passes-house", "Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s Bill to Extend Tribal Land Leases Passes the House", "2026-03-04", "2026", "2026-03", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent bipartisan legislation by Congresswomen Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (D-NM) to foster economic development in tribal communities. Until 1955, land transactions with tribes required Congressional authorization, but the Long-Term Leasing Act allows tribes to lease their lands for up to 25 years without Congressional approval. Today, lease periods of up to 99 years are often needed for commercial leases and certain financing contracts. This bill proactively extends to tribes the authority to lease trust lands for up to 99 years to meet modern business contracts and reduce Washington, D.C. bureaucracy that stands in the way of tribes making the best decisions for their communities.\n\n\"The advancement of this bipartisan legislation marks an important step toward unlocking greater economic opportunity in tribal communities,\" said Rep. Hageman. \"Tribes know far better than federal bureaucrats what is best for their members and their economic future. By extending lease terms up to 99 years, we are restoring decision-making authority where it belongs and providing tribes the certainty they need to build lasting prosperity for their communities.\"\n\n\u201cRep. Hageman\u2019s bill empowers tribes by providing greater flexibility over trust lands through long-term leasing authority. By authorizing leases of up to 99 years, this legislation gives tribes and lenders the long-term certainty needed to finance housing, commercial projects and critical infrastructure in Indian Country. Rep. Hageman\u2019s work strengthens tribal self-determination by placing development decisions in tribal hands,\u201d said Chairman Bruce Westerman.", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-releases-statement-decisive-action-against-iran", "Congresswoman Hageman Releases Statement on Decisive Action Against Iran", "2026-03-02", "2026", "2026-03", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump\u2019s decisive military action against Iran\u2019s terror regime:\n\n\u201cLast weekend, President Trump unleashed joint-Israeli strikes to decapitate the Iranian regime behind decades of state-sponsored terrorism around the world. Congress has been in close contact with administration officials as the White House works to eliminate the Iranian threat once and for all. Tehran\u2019s jihadist government is finally faced with the reckoning for hundreds of American casualties killed at the hands of Iran\u2019s savage leadership. Iran\u2019s history of killing American troops, supporting terrorist networks, and refusal to cooperate in good-faith diplomacy made their nuclear-arms campaign a crusade that must be stopped.\n\nCabinet members will continue to brief Congress this week while American forces heroically fight to counter Iranian retaliation. The House of Representatives will also vote to end the Democrats\u2019 shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Nothing could be more reckless than for Democrats to continue holding a national security agency hostage over political purposes when Americans are faced with heightened threats from overseas.\n\nMay God bless America and our troops.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-bill-nullify-2001-clinton-roadless-rule", "Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to Nullify the 2001\u00a0Clinton\u00a0Roadless Rule", "2026-02-25", "2026", "2026-02", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced legislation to nullify the 2001 Clinton Roadless Rule and restore active, responsible forest management on National Forest System Lands.\n\nOriginal cosponsors include Representatives Troy Downing (R-MT), Celeste Maloy (R-UT), Pete Stauber (R-MN), and Tom Tiffany (R-WI).\n\n\u201cFor decades, the Roadless Rule has blocked access, prevented active management, and increased the risk of catastrophic wildfires across the West,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cThis outdated administrative rule contradicts the will of Congress and undermines the U.S. Forest Service\u2019s mandate to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of our nation\u2019s forests and grasslands. My legislation brings forest policy back in line with the law, restores active management, reduces wildfire threats, and supports the rural economies that depend on responsible timber production and land stewardship.\u201d\n\n\"The 2001 Roadless Rule was never about conservation,\" said Representative Pete Stauber (MN-08). \"In reality, it was a dangerous backdoor attempt to lock up our public lands. As a result, for over two decades, a vast amount of our public lands was cut off from proper forest management, responsible resource development, and recreation access for the American people. I am grateful that the Trump Administration took the proper steps to repeal this rule last year, and I am proud to stand with the people of Northern Minnesota today to prevent future administrations from implementing similar dangerous regulations moving forward. I want to thank Representative Hageman for her continued leadership and tireless work to end this harmful policy once and for all.\"\n\n\u201cThe Roadless Rule has been a disaster for public lands and forest management. It restricts road construction and even maintenance across 85 million acres of federal forestland\u2014hindering access, wildfire prevention, and responsible stewardship. Representative Hageman\u2019s bill is a much-needed reform to repeal this misguided policy and prevent future administrations from reinstating it. Passing this bill would be a major win for sound forest management, local communities, and the productive use of our public lands,\u201d stated Frank Garrison, Environment & Natural Resources Attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation.\n\n\u201cWe strongly support Rep. Hageman\u2019s legislation and are grateful for her commonsense leadership and approach to public lands. The Roadless Rule is based on the false notion that doing nothing is the best way to protect our forests. This passive management paradigm has failed our landscapes and our communities. The Roadless Rule should be eliminated so we can get back to thoughtful, intentional, science-based management of our lands and resources,\u201d stated Travis Joseph, President and CEO of the American Forest Resource Council.\n\n\u201cBlueRibbon Coalition has been fighting against the Roadless Rule since it was adopted in 2001. After 25 years, this experiment in regulatory overreach has proven to be a disaster for our national forests, which have turned into millions of acres of burn scars. We were promised that our National Forest System lands would be actively managed for multiple-use - not as wilderness preserves. Roads provide access for active management and recreation, and this legislation will send a clear signal to the U.S. Forest Service that they need to keep the original promise of our National Forest System,\u201d stated Ben Burr, Executive Director of BlueRibbon Coalition.\n\nBackground:\n\nIn June 2025, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rescinding the 2001 Clinton Roadless Rule.\n\nUSDA\u2019s action advances President Trump\u2019s Executive Order, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, which directs federal agencies to eliminate overcomplicated, burdensome regulations that stifle American business and innovation.\n\nRep. Hageman\u2019s legislation builds on that action by codifying the repeal into law, ensuring that future administrations cannot reinstate this restrictive rule. In addition to nullifying the rule, the bill specifically directs road construction to support missions such as timber harvesting, watershed management, and wildfire prevention.\n\nThe Clinton Roadless Rule was designed to deny access, management, and use to 58.5 million acres of National Forest Service lands. This was done in violation of the 1897 Organic Act, Wilderness Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.\n\nNullifying the 2001 Roadless Rule will enhance forest management and economic opportunities for Wyoming. By removing restrictions on road construction and timber harvesting in previously protected areas, the repeal allows for more active forest management. This will lead to improved forest health, reduced wildfire risks, reduced insect infestations, and the creation of jobs in sectors like logging, construction, and maintenance.", 1, "2026-04-18T05:35:53Z", "2026-04-18T05:37:16Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-releases-statement-following-president-trumps-state", "Congresswoman Hageman Releases Statement Following President Trump\u2019s  State of the Union Address", "2026-02-24", "2026", "2026-02", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Tonight, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) attended President Donald Trump\u2019s State of the Union address. The Congresswoman released the following statement:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump laid out a clear and optimistic vision for America\u2019s future\u2014one rooted in economic strength, secure borders, energy independence, and restoring accountability in Washington.\n\nThe Trump administration has already taken significant steps to cut burdensome regulations, boost American energy production, strengthen our military, and secure our southern border.\n\nThe American people deserve a government that prioritizes their interests, protects their freedoms, and creates opportunities for families, workers, and small businesses to thrive. I was encouraged to hear the President reaffirm his commitment to these achievements while outlining a path forward. House Republicans are moving at the speed of Trump to codify the President\u2019s successes into federal law.\n\nWyoming knows firsthand the importance of policies that empower local communities rather than expand federal overreach. I look forward to continuing to work with President Trump and my colleagues in Congress to advance policies that grow our economy, defend our constitutional rights, and ensure the next generation inherits a stronger, more secure nation.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-11T05:33:44Z", "2026-04-11T05:34:52Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-safe-act-combat-chameleon-carriers", "Congresswoman Hageman Introduces SAFE Act to Combat Chameleon Carriers", "2026-02-18", "2026", "2026-02", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act to combat chameleon carriers.\n\nThese high-risk trucking companies operate by shutting down and reopening under different identities, rotating through names, ownership structures, or Department of Transportation (DOT) registration numbers, to avoid penalties, enforcement actions, insurance consequences, and public scrutiny. They often continue using the same trucks, the same managers, drivers, and addresses while pretending to be a brand-new company.\n\nThe SAFE Act establishes the mechanism to accurately detect chameleon carriers in the registration process, ensuring they are subject to enforcement for violations under the law.\n\n\u201cThese companies game the system, ignore the law, and put American families at risk, all while punishing hardworking truckers who follow the rules,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cIf a trucking company racks up violations or loses its license, it should not get to slap on a new name and get back on the road. My bill closes dangerous loopholes and holds bad actors accountable.\u201d\n\n\u201cWyoming trucking companies play by the rules, invest in safety, and carry the cost when bad actors dodge accountability. The SAFE Act is a common sense step to stop chameleon carriers from reappearing under new identities after serious safety failures or enforcement actions. By strengthening screening at registration, protecting due process through a clear appeals process, and improving data sharing, this bill helps level the playing field for responsible carriers and makes our roads safer for everyone,\u201d said Wyoming Trucking Association President and CEO Kevin Hawley.\n\n\"Chameleon carriers are a plague on our nation's highways, putting all motorists at risk and undercutting the vast majority of trucking companies that are responsible and follow the rules,\u201d said American Trucking Associations SVP of Legislative Affairs Alex Rosen. \u201cSafety is a priority for our members, which is why we are grateful for Rep. Hageman\u2019s leadership to strengthen federal safety requirements and oversight. Alongside USDOT, we have closed loopholes and removed bad actors from our roads, and we look forward to building on this progress by working with Rep. Hageman and her colleagues to attach this commonsense policy to the next Highway Bill.\u201d\n\n\u201cChameleon carriers have undermined America\u2019s highway safety and damaged the professionalism of the trucking industry by evading enforcement, dodging penalties, and reopening under new identities. Representative Hageman\u2019s SAFE Act takes decisive action to detect and crack down on these bad actors at the registration stage. OOIDA and truckers across America commend Representative Hageman\u2019s leadership in restoring accountability to the system and standing up for law-abiding small-business truckers and the safety of the motoring public,\" stated Todd Spencer, President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.\n\n\u201cThe SAFE Act takes an important step toward identifying chameleon carriers operating on our roads today. The enactment of this language will aid the enforcement community at FMCSA in stopping businesses that continually refuse to prioritize safety and act as market disruptors in the industry. By effectively targeting chameleon carriers, this legislation will reinforce the strengths of our industry, supporting those who prioritize safe operations and uphold exemplary business practices. We commend Representative Hageman for her leadership on this important issue and urge Congress to advance the SAFE Act,\u201d stated Truckload Carriers Association President Jim Ward.\n\n\"I lost three generations of family in a preventable truck crash caused by a chameleon carrier. It's not a question of if, but when, these bad faith carriers will kill more people on our roads. The SAFE Act will save lives, and I am grateful for Representative Hageman's commitment to truck safety,\" said Abby Godines, Truck Safety Coalition volunteer.\n\nBackground:\n\nOn February 3, 2026, an illegal alien truck driver crashed into a van, killing four people in Indiana. The truck involved is part of a larger network of carriers operating under multiple identities, with the network, according to recent reporting, comprising more than 2,993 inspections, 1,552 violations, 439 out-of-service orders, and 91 crashes.\n\nThe SAFE Act takes direct action by:\n\nRequiring a nationwide study on the scope and impact of chameleon carriers.\n\nSupports the Trump Administration\u2019s ongoing efforts by directing the Federal Motor Safety Administration (FMCSA) to develop and implement an advanced automation tool to flag suspicious registration applications before unsafe operators receive new DOT numbers.\n\nStrengthening coordination between federal and state agencies to identify shared ownership, recycled equipment, and other red flags.\n\nPreserving due process by requiring human review and creating a clear appeals process.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-legislation-revoke-tax-exempt-status", "Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Legislation to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status for Organizations that Provide or Fund Abortions", "2026-01-30", "2026", "2026-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY), alongside Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL), introduced a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations performing or funding abortions.\n\nOriginal cosponsors include Representatives Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), John Rose (R-TN), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Mary Miller (R-IL), Mark Messmer (R-IN), Clay Higgins (R-LA), John McGuire (R-VA), and Troy Downing (R-MT).\n\n\u201cOrganizations profiting off ending innocent lives have been allowed to masquerade as \u2018charities\u2019 and receive generous tax benefits,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cAbortion is not health care, it is not compassionate, and it is certainly not a charitable cause worthy of tax-exempt status.\u201d\n\n\u201cOrganizations that provide or fund the murder of unborn babies should never be shielded by tax-exempt status,\u201d said Congresswoman Mary Miller. \u201cI\u2019m proud to support Rep. Hageman\u2019s legislation to close the loophole that allows abortion providers to hide behind the guise of a non-profit. We must defend innocent life.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to cosponsor legislation to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that fund abortion services. American taxpayers should never be forced to indirectly subsidize the destruction of innocent human life. Our tax code should reflect our nation\u2019s highest values, not provide special benefits to groups that promote and finance abortion,\u201d stated Congressman Paul Gosar.\n\n\"Human Coalition applauds Congresswoman Harriet Hageman and Congressman Greg Steube for introducing this courageous legislation to end special tax benefits for organizations that perform or fund abortions. For too long, taxpayer dollars have indirectly supported the abortion industry through these tax breaks. This bill is a vital step toward ensuring no American is forced to fund the destruction of innocent life,\u201d stated Jeff Bradford, President, Human Coalition.\n\n\"Non-profits receive a tax-exempt status because they provide some sort of public benefit. Brutally killing innocent unborn children is not any sort of public benefit, and abortionists should not receive a tax-exempt status. We are grateful for Rep. Hageman\u2019s work to defend life,\" stated Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council.\n\n\"Tax-exempt status is a privilege, not a right. Organizations that profit from ending innocent human life should not receive taxpayer subsidies. We support this bill because life is a gift, and charitable status should never be granted to organizations whose business is the termination of that gift. Charity should uplift life, not end it. This bill from Rep. Hageman rightly draws a clear line between genuine charitable work and abortion services. Family Policy Alliance, with our network of Family Policy Councils across the country, proudly stands for life.\u201d- Craig DeRoche, President and CEO, Family Policy Alliance.\n\n\"Wyoming Family Alliance supports this vital legislation that affirms one of the 'unalienable' rights our nation was founded to protect: the right to life. Intentionally ending innocent human life is not 'charitable,' and the federal government should not reward or legitimize it,\u201d said Nathan Winters, President and CEO of Wyoming Family Alliance.\n\nBackground:\n\nUnder current law, organizations that perform or finance abortions may qualify as non-profits, allowing donations to these groups to be tax-deductible. Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s legislation amends Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code to deny tax-exempt status to any organization that provides or funds abortions to close that loophole.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-votes-final-fy26-appropriations-bills", "Congresswoman Hageman Votes for Final FY26 Appropriations Bills", "2026-01-22", "2026", "2026-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) voted in favor of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act. With House passage of these bills, the House of Representatives has now completed all 12 annual appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026 ahead of the January 30 funding deadline.\n\n\u201cThese bills show what responsible governance looks like when Washington focuses on results,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cThanks to President Trump\u2019s secure border, we cut billions in wasteful Biden-era border crisis programs and defunded the NGOs who helped carry out this invasion. This legislation also completes every Community Project Funding request I submitted for Wyoming, strengthens highway safety through English Language Proficiency enforcement, and ensures our rural communities and workforce get the support they need.\u201d\n\nNotable wins in these bills include:\n\nIncludes Rep. Hageman\u2019s final Community Project Funding request of $2 million for the City of Rock Springs\u2019 Bitter Creek Restoration Project.\n\nRequires the Department of Transportation to update regulations so lack of English Language Proficiency triggers an out-of-service order for commercial drivers, implementing a version of Connor\u2019s Law.\n\nCuts $1.8 billion from Customs and Border Protection programs that went to NGOs that existed solely to facilitate the Biden border crisis, including $1.7 billion for soft-sided processing facilities and $650 million for migrant transport.\n\nAllocates $513 million to sustain funding for 22,000 Border Patrol agents and increases ICE funding by $371 million.\n\nRepeals the recently passed Arctic Frost provisions, allowing Senators to sue the DOJ for $500,000 or more in damages.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-votes-advance-two-more-full-year-appropriations-bills", "Congresswoman Hageman Votes to Advance Two More Full-Year Appropriations Bills", "2026-01-14", "2026", "2026-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) voted in favor of H.R. 7006, a two-bill appropriations package. With its passage, the House has now completed 8 of the 12 annual spending bills in advance of the January 30 funding deadline. This package provides funding for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the judicial system, Washington, D.C., and the Department of State, including foreign aid programs.\n\n\u201cHouse Republican leadership continues to prioritize legitimate governance after the Democrat-led shutdown in 2025 and are doing so with fiscal responsibility unseen in Washington, D.C. in recent years. This bill cuts funding for the State Department and foreign aid by 16%, with much needed reforms to the UN system that works against U.S. national interests. It also rejects spending increases in other titles of the bill. The House was able to negotiate with Senate Democrats and come away with cuts to wasteful foreign aid that does not serve U.S. interests, cuts to UN funding, and prioritization of reforms to the increasingly woke UN system,\u201d said Rep. Hageman.\n\nBackground:\n\nAs of last week, House Republicans passed 6 of the 12 annual appropriations bills to avoid a government shutdown on January 30. H.R. 7006 included two more of those bills, putting the count at 8. The first title, known as Financial Services and General Government, provides $26.5 billion, which is roughly flat from last year\u2019s spending. The second, known as the National Security and Department of State title, provides $50 billion, a 16% cut.\n\nNotable wins in this package include:\n\nDefunding of woke, weaponized UN agencies, such as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which was infiltrated by Hamas and participated in the October 7th attack on Israel\n\nRemoves longstanding funding directives that will cut funding for the Gender Equality Action Fund, UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, UN Environment Programs, and more\n\nFully funds the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), which can block foreign investments in the U.S. for national security concerns\n\nThanks to House Republicans, CFIUS now also reviews the purchase of U.S. agriculture land by the Chinese Communist Party and other adversaries\n\nSupports rural mail access by prohibiting USPS from using funds to close or consolidate small rural and other small post offices\n\nIncludes in the unprecedented 16% cut to foreign aid a $154 million dollar cut to the UN\n\nEnds U.S. support for the UN Human Rights Council if Iran is elected its chair, as it was in 2023\n\nFunds Rep. Hageman\u2019s priority of countering CCP influence in the UN system by funding the placement of Americans in UN leadership and staffing positions\n\nWithholds funds from UN agencies that are anti-Israel and Taiwan, or that do not maintain proper financial transparency\n\nProhibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from promulgating any regulation to ban gas stoves as a class of products\n\nIncludes longstanding pro-life protections barring Washington, D.C., and the federal employee healthcare system from supporting abortions\n\nEmpowers the Trump administration to ensure UN agencies do not use U.S. taxpayer dollars to facilitate mass migration to the southern border\n\nCreates the America First Opportunity Fund for the State Department to further U.S. national security interests and counter foreign adversaries\n\nProvides the IRS with direct hiring authorities for positions to process backlogged tax returns and return information\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-advance-three-appropriations-bills-senate", "Hageman Votes to Advance Three Appropriations Bills to the Senate", "2026-01-09", "2026", "2026-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) voted for H.R. 6938, which funds crucial agencies that serve Wyoming, such as the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Environmental Protection Agency. This appropriations package is the product of a conference committee between the House and Senate and would complete 6 of the 12 annual appropriations bills in advance of the January 30th funding deadline.\n\n\u201cAfter a harmful Democrat-caused shutdown in 2025, Congress finished the year strong by passing three full-year spending bills. We are starting 2026 even stronger with the passage of another three-bill package in the first week of the second session of the 119th Congress. We are funding the federal agencies Wyoming relies on every day while spending nearly $2 billion less than levels projected under the current continuing resolution. H.R. 6938 also invests $20.8 million in Wyoming infrastructure projects that I requested in Community Project Funding,\u201d stated Rep. Hageman.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongress appropriates discretionary funds for all the federal agencies each fiscal year through 12 appropriations bills. If signed into law, H.R. 6938 would complete 6 of those bills, avoiding another harmful shutdown for the agencies which most directly serve Wyoming.\n\nH.R. 6938 makes appropriations for agencies such as: the Departments of Commerce, Energy, the Interior, and Justice; the U.S. Forest Service; the Bureaus of Indian Affairs and Education; and the Environmental Protection Agency. Notable provisions of the bill are:\n\n$20.8 million in Community Project Funding requested by Rep. Hageman\n\n$14.6 million for the Fort Laramie Canal Tunnel Restoration Project\n\n$1 million for the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Arapaho Industrial Park Wastewater Improvements Project\n\n$1 million for the City of Mills - Lower Mills Hydrant, Service, and Valve Replacement Project\n\n$1.75 million for the City of Casper - North Platte Sanitary Sewer Project\n\n$600,000 Carbon County - Police Pursuit Vehicle Acquisition\n\n$828,000 City of Casper - Police Fleet Vehicle Replacement\n\n$1 million Town of Jackson - Snow King Complete Street Project\n\nFully funds the Unleashing American Energy agenda by increasing funding for on and offshore oil and gas development on federal lands and waters\n\nFully funds the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, estimated at $550 million\n\nIncreases funding to $570.06 million for Tribal Public Safety and Justice programs and expands the DOI Opioid Reduction Task Force to target disrupt drug smuggling and cartel operations on tribal lands\n\nCuts the EPA\u2019s budget by $320 million, or nearly 4%\n\nProhibits the drawdown of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to entities controlled or owned by the Chinese Communist Party\n\nIncreases funding for the Drug Enforcement Agency to combat fentanyl and reduces funding for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives\n\nMaintains longstanding conservative riders that protect the Second Amendment and Hyde pro-life protections\n\nCuts and eliminates funding for woke, green spending from the Biden administration, such as Biden-era Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, zeroing out funds for Department of Energy\u2019s Office of Energy Justice and Equity, and eliminating funding for environmental justice\n\nExempts farmers and livestock producers from burdensome greenhouse gas permitting and reporting requirements\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-applauds-205-million-obbba-funding-strengthen-wyomings", "Congresswoman Hageman Applauds $205 Million in OBBBA Funding to Strengthen Wyoming\u2019s Rural Health Care", "2025-12-30", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) applauded the announcement that Wyoming would receive more than $205 million for fiscal year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which Rep. Hageman and Congressional Republicans created this summer in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Additional funding will follow in the subsequent years.\n\n\u201cThis summer, Republicans in Washington delivered an unprecedented $50 billion investment in rural health care through the Rural Health Transformation Program enacted as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cWyoming\u2019s rural communities deserve reliable, high-quality health care without having to travel hundreds of miles. This initial $205 million investment strengthens our hospitals and clinics, supports the health care professionals who serve our communities, and expands access to care for families across Wyoming. It reflects a clear commitment to rural America and shows that Republicans and the Trump administration are delivering real, measurable results by prioritizing long-term sustainability of rural health care.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nWyoming will be able to use this funding to address long-standing challenges unique to rural health care. The investment supports efforts to expand primary, preventive, maternal, emergency, and behavioral health services, recruit and retain a strong rural health workforce, and modernize aging facilities and technology. The program also encourages innovation, including telehealth, remote monitoring, and new models that help keep care local and sustainable.\n\nThis program represents the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history. Congress created the initiative to ensure access to care does not depend on zip code and to give states flexibility to design solutions that reflect local needs.\n\nFunding will roll out over multiple years, providing Wyoming with a stable foundation to strengthen health care delivery and improve the well-being of rural families statewide.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-honors-senator-cynthia-lummis-her-retirement-public", "Congresswoman Hageman Honors Senator Cynthia Lummis on her Retirement from Public Service", "2025-12-19", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2013 Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R\u2013WY) honored Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis upon the senator\u2019s announcement that she will retire from public life after nearly a half-century, effective at the end of her current term in January 2027. Lummis blazed a wide trail in her native state, serving in the U.S. Senate since 2021, and also holding the state\u2019s only U.S. House of Representatives seat, currently occupied by Hageman, from 2009 to 2017. Lummis spent two stints in the Wyoming House (1979-1983 and 1985-1993) and one in the state Senate (1993-1995), and also served as Treasurer of Wyoming from 1999 to 2007.\n\nThere are few figures in the history of Wyoming public service who have had an impact as large and substantial as Sen. Lummis.\n\n\u201cFor forty-six years in jobs with the public trust, Cynthia Lummis has embodied the clear-eyed common sense that Wyoming is known for. Her retirement marks the close of an extraordinary era in our state\u2019s political history\u2014one defined by integrity, independence, and an unwavering devotion to the people she served,\u201d Rep. Hageman said. \u201cCynthia built one of the most distinguished and consequential careers in the history of Wyoming public life. She will leave having made Wyoming and America stronger, and I will always consider her a lifelong friend.\u201d\n\nGrowing up on a family ranch near Cheyenne, Lummis learned the lessons that would guide her life, shape her view of the world, and form her leadership style. She has always subscribed to faith, fidelity to principle, and hard work. Whether she was talking about cattle, studying law, or debating policy in the halls of power, she carried herself with trademark honesty and strength that reflect the very best of the people of Wyoming.\n\nHer two degrees from the University of Wyoming\u2014one in animal science and the other in law\u2014formed an apt foundation for a life dedicated to serving a western state in elected office. But she felt the calling when she was just 24 years old, and she won her first election to the Wyoming House of Representatives. Cynthia Lummis hasn\u2019t stopped serving since.\n\nIn the Wyoming Legislature, she earned a reputation as a principled conservative, with a love for the Constitution and the tenets of individual liberties. There she worked with Representative Hageman\u2019s father, James. She worked to make sure that state government controlled its spending, while protecting Wyoming\u2019s natural resources so that they remain an economic engine for today\u2019s citizens, as well as for future generations.\n\nWhen she was State Treasurer, Sen. Lummis approached her responsibilities with the same dedication to stewardship that guided her on the family ranch: protect what you\u2019ve been given, invest wisely, and leave things better than you found them. As treasurer, Lummis safeguarded public funds, modernized practices, and strengthened Wyoming\u2019s fiscal position. Her ethics and integrity were her calling card.\n\nIn 2008, Lummis was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, beginning a four-term tenure as Wyoming\u2019s lone member. Over her eight years in the House, she became nationally known as a Constitutionalist, a believer in the Tenth Amendment, and a leading advocate for energy producers and ranchers in western states.\n\nWhen she was elected Wyoming\u2019s first female United States Senator in 2020, Lummis returned to Washington with the clarity of purpose that had always defined her. She brought the practicality and toughness of a rancher and the precision of a lawyer to every debate, and she quickly emerged as a leading voice in the Senate on fiscal responsibility, regulatory reform, and innovation in the American economy.\n\nSenator Lummis earned national recognition for her pioneering work in cryptocurrency policy, pressing for innovation while demanding transparency and accountability. Her forward-looking approach reflects her belief that financial and technological progress can coexist and allow for individual freedom and fiscal safety.\n\nYet even while pursuing groundbreaking policies in modern finance, Lummis never lost sight of her Wyoming roots. She remained an advocate for farmers, energy producers, and landowners. She defended the rights of ranchers, miners, and small business owners who built Wyoming over the centuries and kept the state\u2019s economy strong. And she brought Western common sense to the debates that too often get lost in the noise of Washington.\n\nLummis\u2019 leadership in the Western Caucus, a growing group of Republicans in both the House and Senate, has been vital to the state\u2019s interests. With Lummis\u2019 influence, the caucus consistently champions private land rights, encourages energy production on federal lands, and pushes for commonsense federal regulations that protect the environment while allowing access to natural resources so the Western economy can thrive.\n\n\u201cSenator Lummis has been a trailblazer for Wyoming and has been key in educating other members of Congress, including other Republicans, about what life is like in our Western states,\u201d Rep. Hageman said. \u201cShe knew that to do what\u2019s right for our people, she had to first make sure folks in D.C. knew how their actions would affect us out west. There can be no question that the people of Wyoming are better off for having had Cynthia Lummis on their side.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-introduces-bill-strengthen-parental-oversight", "Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Introduces Bill to Strengthen Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency", "2025-12-18", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Parental Rights Relief Act to give parents and eligible students a private right of action to enforce their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). This bill requires the Department of Education to expeditiously resolve complaints within 90 days.\n\n\u201cParents and students deserve clear, enforceable rights when it comes to educational records and privacy,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cWhile we\u2019ve seen decisive leadership from President Trump and Secretary McMahon to protect parental rights, the Biden administration\u2019s actions led to families being shut out, ignored, or forced to wait indefinitely while their concerns go unanswered. The Parental Rights Relief Act gives parents and eligible students a private right of action to enforce their rights under FERPA and PPRA and requires the Department of Education to resolve complaints within 90 days. My legislation provides a permanent solution and makes clear that parental rights are not optional, and schools and the federal government will be held accountable when those rights are violated.\u201d\n\n\"Many schools continue to withhold information from parents about their children or do not allow them to review the curriculum used to teach their children. They know parents lack an effective legal mechanism to seek redress when their rights over their children's education and privacy are infringed. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman's Parental Rights Relief Act (PARRA) rectifies this unfair situation by allowing parents to sue schools to enforce compliance with FERPA and PPRA. Establishing a private right to action would safeguard parental rights and ensure accountability within educational institutions. It would also serve as a strong deterrent against potential violations, encouraging schools to uphold the confidentiality and integrity of student information and respect the fundamental role of parents in their children's education,\u201d stated Alfonso Aguilar, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Parents Defending Education Action.\n\nBackground:\n\nFERPA, enacted in 1974, protects student educational records and gives parents oversight over the disclosure of personally identifiable information. PPRA provides parents with rights to review curriculum, opt children out of certain surveys or studies, and consent to certain school activities affecting student privacy.\n\nThe bill responds to cases like Cedar Grove, New Jersey, where parents waited over a year for the Department of Education to respond to PPRA complaints before outside legal action secured enforcement. By creating a private right of action and establishing clear deadlines, the legislation ensures families can protect their children\u2019s rights without undue delay.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-permitting-reform-bill", "House Passes Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill", "2025-12-18", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) voted in favor of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, which modernizes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).\n\n\u201cIn May, the Supreme Court clarified that NEPA is a purely procedural statute after decades of frivolous NGO litigation and judicial activism. While other nations are building out modern infrastructure, increasing energy generation, and pushing to win the AI race, America is stuck in the 20th century. The modernization of NEPA through the SPEED Act adheres to the purely procedural nature of NEPA, requires project specific focus, and provides reasonable judicial review that will provide the certainty needed for a functioning U.S. permitting system. I urge the Senate to quickly take up and send this crucial legislation to President Trump\u2019s desk,\u201d stated Rep. Hageman.\n\nBackground:\n\nNEPA is a procedural statute that established parameters for assessing and disclosing the environmental impact of all major federal actions. However, decades of environmental activism from NGOs and courts morphed our national permitting system to either prevent projects entirely, or to add years and millions of dollars in costs before their completion. The Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, CO reaffirmed the procedural nature of the law and corrected decades of its misapplication.\n\nThe SPEED Act builds off this judicial relief to modernize NEPA by:\n\nExplicitly stating that NEPA is a procedural statute which does not mandate specific outcomes\n\nRefocuses the scope of review for environmental analysis only on effects that are proximately caused by the project itself and may not include effects that are speculative or separate in place and time\n\nClarifies the major federal action definition to reduce the number of projects requiring NEPA review\n\nBalances the need for a swift, efficient permitting system with early, meaningful consultation with state, local, and tribal partners\n\nImplements much needed judicial review reforms to limit frivolous litigation, such as:\n\nClarifies that courts may not substitute their judgement on environmental effects for that of the agencies\n\nRemoves the ability of courts to vacate or enjoin agency NEPA action\n\nShrinks the statute of limitation to file a lawsuit under NEPA from 6 years to 150 days and clarifies who has standing to challenge an agency action\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hagemans-bill-streamline-tribal-land-leases-advances-full-house", "Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s Bill to Streamline Tribal Land Leases Advances to the Full House", "2025-12-17", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (D-NM) bipartisan legislation promoting tribal economic development advanced out of the Natural Resources Committee, sending it to the full House for consideration. The bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act, allowing all federally recognized tribes to enter into leases for up to 99 years, giving tribes flexibility and certainty for long-term planning and investment.\n\n\u201cThis legislation proactively extends to all tribes flexibility needed for long term economic growth,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cLimiting leases to 25 years, as is currently mandated by federal law, creates uncertainty that prevents businesses, investors, and communities on tribal lands from planning for the future. By extending optional leases to 99 years, we give tribes the security they need to invest in infrastructure, housing, economic ventures, and sustainable prosperity on their land.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnder current law, tribes must come before Congress every time they need to lease their lands for extended periods of time. It\u2019s a burdensome and unnecessary process that stands in the way of economic prosperity and tribal sovereignty,\u201d said Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez. \u201cI am co-leading this bill to fix the law and allow all federally recognized tribes to enter into leases for up to 99 years. Long-term leases are essential for tribes to build affordable housing, health care centers, and other buildings that offer resources for the community. The Natural Resources Committee has done its job, now it\u2019s time for the House to pass this bill.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongress passed the Long-Term Leasing Act in 1955 which authorizes trust land to be leased by the Indian owner for 26 years, which may be renewed for one additional period\n\nCongress has acted more than 50 times to allow for lease terms greater than 25 years\n\nAs business opportunities and economic considerations change, private businesses desire leases longer than 25 years, and 99 year terms are often needed for long-term commercial leases and in some financing contracts.\n\nThis bill would proactively extend the 99 year lease authority to all federal recognized tribes, expediting economic development by reducing bureaucracy\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-sunset-reform-section-230-act-curb-big-tech", "Congresswoman Hageman Introduces the Sunset to Reform Section 230 Act to  Curb Big Tech Censorship", "2025-12-16", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Sunset to Reform Section 230 Act to force Congress to reform the broad authorities it has granted to Big Tech.\n\n\u201cCongress commits legislative malpractice when it does not adopt sunset provisions simultaneously with granting broad authority. Technology and the private sector will always outpace the speed of the federal government, and Section 230 is a perfect example of good ideas with unintended consequences. Enacted in 1996, Section 230 granted tech companies broad immunity for content removal at a time when we could not have anticipated the influence, scope, and pervasiveness of social media and other ways to communicate. After years of censorship and abuse, it is now time for Congress to reform this authority and constrain the essentially limitless power that we have granted to these companies. We know, however, that outside interests will work tirelessly to block any serious reforms from coming forward, and we must therefore find a way to force the issue through the reauthorization process. Including a sunset provision in Section 230 will require Congress to continuously monitor these companies for abuse and to ensure that the American people are protected from being silenced merely for the views that they hold,\u201d stated Rep. Hageman.\n\nBackground:\n\nTo facilitate the Internet revolution, Congress enacted Section 230 to protect the tech companies and free speech of users, a noble and necessary balance that is still needed today. However, it also grants tech companies immunity from civil liability for the removal of content that Big Tech considers to be \u201cobscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.\u201d\n\nThe current statute does not define what otherwise objectionable means, nor could it because it is not a common standard. What is objectionable to one person might not be to another. In this absence, Big Tech has defined what is objectionable based on its own beliefs. For years, that was with a liberal Silicon Valley bias, the very group that colluded with the federal government on the largest censorship programs in our nation\u2019s history.\n\nWhat Congress must do is replace the \u201cotherwise objectionable\u201d standard with an \u201cunlawful\u201d standard. This would allow Big Tech to remove content that harms our children, facilitates terrorism, and more. I am a cosponsor of the Stop the Censorship Act, which would make this change, but the opportunity for this reform will only come if Congress is forced to periodically debate the reauthorization of Section 230, which my bill would do.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-route-act-expand-opportunities-young-commercial-drivers-and", "Hageman Introduces the ROUTE Act to Expand Opportunities for Young Commercial Drivers and Strengthen America\u2019s Supply Chain", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Responsible Opportunity for Under-21 Trucking Engagement (ROUTE) Act, a bill that expands opportunities for qualified 18\u201321-year-old commercial driver\u2019s license (CDL) holders to operate commercial vehicles on limited interstate routes.\n\nCurrent federal regulations restrict CDL holders under 21 to intrastate driving only. The ROUTE Act removes this outdated barrier by allowing these drivers\u2014already licensed and trusted to operate within their state\u2014to cross state lines as long as they remain within a 150 air-mile radius of their normal work reporting location.\n\n\u201cFederal barriers prevent capable young Americans from entering the trucking industry. At the same time, we are removing illegal aliens who unlawfully obtained CDLs. That makes it even more important to open doors for American workers to fill these jobs and strengthen our economy,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cWyoming and other rural states face needless challenges because federal regulation blocks young CDL holders from making short interstate trips. It makes no sense that drivers are allowed to travel from Gillette to Evanston but prohibited from driving right across the state line to Belle Fourche, South Dakota. America should never rely on illegal labor to move our goods.\u201d\n\n\u201cOOIDA supports Representative Hageman\u2019s commonsense proposal to allow truck drivers to operate within a 150 air-mile radius across state lines. The current system creates situations that simply do not make sense, like allowing a driver in Kansas City, KS to haul clear across the state to its border with Colorado, but not deliver a few miles away in Kansas City, MO. The ROUTE Act fixes this problem in a safe and practical way. A 150 air-mile operating radius gives drivers the chance to build skills in familiar conditions, receive the training they need, and stay closer to home while gaining experience. OOIDA appreciates Representative Hageman\u2019s leadership in advancing a commonsense solution without opening the door to unsafe long haul operations for inexperienced teenagers.\u201d\u2014 Todd Spencer, President, Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association\n\n\u201cThis bill reflects what rural states have needed for a long time,\u201d said Kevin Hawley, President of the Wyoming Trucking Association. \u201cIt removes an unnecessary barrier for interested and qualified carriers, strengthens service to border communities, and supports the development of the next generation of professional drivers in Wyoming. We appreciate Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s continued leadership in bringing forward practical solutions that make immediate differences for Wyoming.\u201d\n\nKey Provisions of the ROUTE Act\n\nThe bill permits eligible young CDL holders to operate commercial motor vehicles across state lines within a 150 air-mile radius of their normal work reporting location, aligning with other agricultural-related exemptions.\n\nDrivers must return to their reporting location within 14 consecutive hours and take at least 10 consecutive hours off duty before starting their next shift, maintaining existing hours of service requirements.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/wyoming-delegation-joins-president-trump-white-house-he-strikes-down-biden-era", "Wyoming Delegation Joins President Trump at White House as He Strikes Down Biden-Era Buffalo Management Plan", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014 In a major victory for Wyoming energy and America\u2019s economic future, Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, and Representative Harriet Hageman (all R-WY) joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of their Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution nullifying the Biden administration\u2019s Buffalo Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA).\n\n\u201cIt was such an honor to be at the White House with Senator Barrasso and Representative Hageman to see President Trump sign our legislation officially undoing the Biden administration\u2019s last-minute Buffalo RMPA, which would\u2019ve devastated Wyoming\u2019s economy and ended future coal mining in the Powder River Basin,\u201d said Senator Cynthia Lummis. \u201cWyoming is the key to President Trump\u2019s energy dominance agenda and rolling back this asinine, anti-Wyoming plan is critical for our state\u2019s future. It\u2019s a great Christmas present to see this signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith President Trump\u2019s signature, we\u2019ve officially ended the Biden-era war on Wyoming coal,\u201d said Senator John Barrasso. \u201cI\u2019m proud of the work Senator Lummis and Representative Hageman and I did to pass this resolution and stand up for Wyoming\u2019s coal miners and energy workers. Reversing this harmful proposal opens up thousands of acres for coal leasing and protects more than 4,000 good-paying jobs. Wyoming plays an important role in producing energy that is affordable, reliable, and abundant. Together with the Trump administration, we\u2019re unleashing Wyoming energy and getting America back on track.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday is a victory for Wyoming and our nation\u2019s energy security,\u201d said Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. \u201cWith President Trump signing H.J. Res. 130 into law, we overturned the Biden administration\u2019s Buffalo RMPA that ended future coal leasing in Wyoming\u2019s Powder River Basin, threatening thousands of jobs, undermining local communities, and jeopardizing affordable, reliable energy for millions of Americans. This law allows our state to responsibly develop its resources and upholds our leadership in American energy production. I am proud to have fought alongside Senators Lummis and Barrasso to deliver this commonsense solution for our great state.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe presidential signing of this CRA officially terminates the Biden administration\u2019s Buffalo RMPA, reverting to the previous plan, and prohibits the BLM from issuing a substantially similar plan.\n\nThe WY delegation introduced the CRA in both the Senate and the House on October 8, 2025, and it passed both the Senate and the House the week of November 20th, 2025.\n\nOver 40% of U.S. coal production comes from the Powder River Basin (PRB), located in northeast Wyoming and southeast Montana. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages 780,291 acres and 4,731,140 acres of mineral estate in Wyoming\u2019s PRB, located within Campbell, Johnson, and Sheridan counties.\n\nThe BLM manages these lands pursuant to a Resource Management Plan for the Buffalo Field Office. In November 2024, the Biden administration issued a Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) for Buffalo, selecting the no new leasing alternative. This makes \u201cno BLM administered coal acceptable,\u201d zeros out 481,000 acres for coal leasing, and makes 48.12 billion short tons of coal unavailable. This is enough to meet U.S. coal demand for the next 116 years.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-hageman-co-leads-commercial-motor-vehicle-english", "ICYMI: Congresswoman Hageman Co-Leads the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act", "2025-11-26", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) joined Congressman Dave Taylor (R-OH) and Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) in introducing the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, legislation that strengthens federal safety standards for commercial driver licensing by requiring all components of the Commercial Driver\u2019s License (CDL) exam\u2014both skills and knowledge\u2014to be administered exclusively in English.\n\nThis measure serves as the House companion to S. 2114, led by Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and John Barrasso (R-WY). The bill has additional support from Representatives Buddy Carter (GA-01), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Paul Gosar (AZ-09).\n\n\"Our bill ensures the CDL knowledge test is administered only in English, closing dangerous loopholes. When an individual operating a vehicle weighing up to 80,000 pounds cannot understand warnings like \u2018Slow Down\u2019 or \u2018Accident Ahead,\u2019 lives are put at risk. Improving road safety is a significant issue across Wyoming, where tragic accidents claim lives year after year. Our legislation is essential to protect the safety and security of every driver on our roads,\" said Congresswoman Hageman.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a no-brainer \u2013 if you want to drive an 80,000-pound vehicle on American roads, you should be able to read the road signs,\u201d said Congressman Taylor. \u201cOhio families should be able to get in their cars without fear of being in a tragic collision at the hands of a driver of a heavy vehicle who can\u2019t understand critical warning signs. This bill will ensure safety for everyone and prevent any more innocent American lives from being lost.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nUnder current law, states may offer the CDL knowledge exam in multiple languages, a policy that has allowed individuals with limited English fluency to obtain a commercial license despite being unable to read warning signs, construction alerts, or emergency notifications.\n\nCongresswoman Hageman joined Congressman Taylor in introducing H.R. 3608, Connor\u2019s Law, on May 29, 2025, to codify President Trump\u2019s Executive Order requiring CDL holders to maintain a basic proficiency in English in order to be licensed to drive on American roads. This bill would additionally place CDL holders who fail to adhere to English language proficiency requirements out of service.\n\nThe Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act builds off Connor\u2019s Law to not only require English proficiency for current CDL holders, but additionally throughout the entire process of obtaining a CDL to ensure future CDL holders can read and understand road signs. Driver and passenger safety is the highest priority when it comes to American roads, and this bill is a strong second step toward making our nation\u2019s roads safe for everyone.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-releases-statement-speed-act-advancing-through-committee", "Congresswoman Hageman Releases Statement on SPEED Act Advancing Through Committee", "2025-11-20", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act to the full House for a vote. The bipartisan legislation, led by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), that Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) is a cosponsor of, modernizes and streamlines the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to eliminate needless delays, reduce litigation abuse, and provide long-overdue permitting certainty for energy, infrastructure, and economic development projects across the country. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman released the following statement.\n\n\u201cWyoming powers America, and today\u2019s markup was another important step toward ensuring that federal permitting policy keeps pace with our nation\u2019s energy and infrastructure needs, rather than standing in the way of them,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cFor far too long, radical environmentalists and bureaucratic red tape have manipulated NEPA to stall critical projects for years, sometimes decades. The SPEED Act brings clarity, certainty, common sense, and fairness back to the permitting process.\u201d\n\nThe Wyoming Chamber of Commerce and the Wyoming Mining Association expressed strong support for the SPEED Act.\n\nKey provisions of the SPEED Act include:\n\nClear timelines for environmental reviews, ending open-ended analysis that delays major projects.\n\nLimits on the scope of NEPA reviews, ensuring agencies evaluate only environmental effects with a direct causal relationship to the proposed action.\n\nJudicial review reforms, including a 150-day deadline for filing claims and the elimination of injunction and vacatur as remedies, reducing frivolous litigation designed to halt projects.\n\nAllowance for state, Tribal, and previously completed NEPA documents to satisfy federal requirements, reducing duplication and reinforcing Tribal sovereignty.\n\nEarly engagement requirements to ensure federal, state, local, and Tribal governments collaborate from the start, improving efficiency and transparency.\n\nProcess certainty for project applicants, including firm deadlines for agencies to determine application completeness and issue final decisions.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-congresswoman-hagemans-bill-overturn-biden-era-buffalo-rmpa", "House Passes Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s Bill to Overturn Biden-Era Buffalo RMPA", "2025-11-18", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed H.J. Res. 130, which repeals the Biden-era Buffalo Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA).\n\nCongresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced this joint resolution alongside Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and John Barrasso (R-WY).\n\n\u201cThe House\u2019s passage of H.J. Res. 130 is a major win for Wyoming and for America\u2019s energy security. The Biden administration\u2019s Buffalo RMPA ended future coal leasing in Wyoming\u2019s Powder River Basin, threatening thousands of jobs, undermining local communities, and jeopardizing affordable, reliable energy for millions of Americans,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman. \u201cWyoming coal powers this country, and once this misguided, ideologically driven policy is overturned, we can better meet our nation\u2019s growing energy demands.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Biden administration repeatedly pursued ridiculous, expensive, Washington-driven agendas that prioritized radical environmental policies over American energy consumers. This Congressional Review Act is essential to undo their insane Buffalo Resource Management Plan Amendment, which was a last-minute plan from a lame duck administration to kill jobs in Wyoming and increase the cost of electricity. I'm so pleased that Representative Hageman has successfully navigated this through the U.S. House. I'll continue leading the fight with Senator Barrasso to advance it in the Senate and deliver it to President Trump's desk, where he will sign it and help us defend Wyoming's future energy dominance,\u201d said Senator Lummis.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud of the Wyoming delegation\u2019s efforts to overturn the Biden administration\u2019s assault on American energy and the West,\u201d said Senator Barrasso. \u201cAs a result of Rep. Hageman\u2019s strong work in the House, we\u2019re one step closer to rolling back this outrageous rule.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis resolution will reinvigorate America\u2019s coal industry by unlocking resource-rich lands in the Powder River Basin, protecting jobs, and generating much-needed revenues in rural Wyoming communities. Representative Hageman is an indispensable champion for American energy and common sense resource management,\u201d said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR).\n\n\u201cAs Co-Chair of the Coal Caucus, I supported the passage of H.J. Res. 130. Repealing the Biden-era 'Buffalo Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment' is essential to the future of America\u2019s coal industry. Locking away millions of coal-rich acres cripples our ability to responsibly expand underground mining and maintain stable and affordable energy prices. Coal remains a foundational part of America\u2019s energy strength, and we should fully harness the resources we have here at home to bolster our energy sector,\u201d said Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV).\n\n\"Energy security is national security. The Biden administration\u2019s decision to lock up 48 billion tons of clean American coal was reckless and dangerous for our domestic energy supply. Reversing it is a win for workers, our electric grid, and U.S. manufacturing. Pennsylvania and Wyoming may be hundreds of miles apart, but our states share a coal heritage and a clear understanding of what affordable, reliable energy means for the nation. As Co-Chair of the Coal Caucus, I support this commonsense resolution and stand with my colleagues in Wyoming to restore balance to our energy policy and unleash America\u2019s full energy potential,\" said Congressman Meuser (R-PA).\n\n\u201cThe previous administration\u2019s resource management plans were a direct threat to reshoring mineral supply chains and meeting the soaring energy and mineral demand we know is coming. The resolution introduced by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Representative Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) \u2014 which reinforces provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill and executive actions taken by the administration \u2014 restores common sense, allowing the government to once again responsibly meet its obligation to allow for economic activity on federal lands in Wyoming designated for multiple use. I applaud the Wyoming delegation for the introduction of this resolution and urge its passage,\u201d said Rich Nolan, National Mining Association president and CEO.\n\n\u201cWyoming has long powered this nation as America\u2019s coal state, and we take pride not only in the resources we have, but in the people who make that production possible,\u201d said Wyoming Energy Authority Executive Director Rob Creager. \u201cThe Buffalo RMP missed the mark. At a time when America needs more coal, not less, it would have sidelined a resource that continues to fuel our nation, sustain our communities, and anchor true energy dominance. This bill helps ensure Wyoming can develop its own resources without unnecessary federal interference. Congresswoman Hageman has been a critical voice for Wyoming coal, and we appreciate her decisive leadership in standing up for our state and securing a strong energy future.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is a great day not only for Wyoming and the hard-working men and women of our coal industry, but for our country. America needs Wyoming coal, and the repeal of the ill-conceived Buffalo RMP will help to ensure it is available to power our energy needs well into the future. We extend our deepest thanks to Representative Hageman for her work on getting this done,\u201d said the Wyoming Mining Association.\n\n\u201cHaving worked on two court ordered revisions to the Buffalo RMP over the last 11 years, I am thrilled we are one step closer to returning resource management decisions to our local communities and field offices rather than Washington edicts to please political donors. This is really about jobs in Johnson, Campbell and Converse County and America\u2019s ability to power our future. I want to thank the Wyoming Congressional Delegation for listening to local government who served as the cooperating agencies in this process and moving us one step closer to the removal of this misguided RMP,\u201d said Johnson County Commission Chairman Bill Novotny.\n\nBackground:\n\nOver 40% of U.S. coal production comes from the Powder River Basin (PRB), located in northeast Wyoming and southeast Montana. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages 780,291 acres and 4,731,140 acres of mineral estate in Wyoming\u2019s PRB, located within Campbell, Johnson, and Sheridan counties.\n\nThe BLM manages these lands pursuant to a Resource Management Plan for the Buffalo Field Office. In November 2024, the Biden administration issued a Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) for Buffalo, selecting the no new leasing alternative. This makes \u201cno BLM administered coal acceptable,\u201d zeros out 481,000 acres for coal leasing, and makes 48.12 billion short tons of coal unavailable. This is enough to meet U.S. coal demand for the next 116 years.\n\nH.J. Res. 130 uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA), a law which allows Congress to hold accountable the regulatory agencies. If signed into law by the President, the CRA not only nullifies a regulation, but it prohibits the agency from issuing a similar regulation in the future.\n\nTerminating the Biden RMPA would terminate the no-leasing alternative, revert to the previous plan, and prohibit the BLM from issuing a no leasing alternative in the future.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-votes-end-government-shutdown", "Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Votes to End the Government Shutdown", "2025-11-13", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, ending the longest government shutdown in our nation\u2019s history:\n\n\u201cAmerican families have paid the price for the Democrats\u2019 decision to keep the government closed for six long weeks. Their reckless and performative standstill accomplished nothing other than imposing hardship on millions of people. Meanwhile, President Trump and Republicans stepped up to ease the burden on our hardworking citizens and to get our country back on track.\n\nWe will not allow the Democrats\u2019 partisan games to hinder our work for the American people. Our focus has always been, and will continue to be, on putting the needs of our citizens first. It is time to move full steam ahead to deliver real results, restore fiscal responsibility, and address the needs of hardworking Americans.\n\nI\u2019m relieved to finally put this shutdown behind us and to keep working for the people of Wyoming.\u201d\n\nThis bill reopens the government with a new continuing resolution to provide funding through January 30, and with it, our military servicemembers and air traffic controllers will once again be paid, SNAP and WIC benefits will be reinstated, and agencies will open their doors to do the work of the people. This measure also extends for one year the Farm Bill programs that were not reauthorized last summer in the reconciliation package.\n\nThis three-bill package also includes full-year appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, Congress, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This legislative package has several Wyoming-specific priorities that Rep. Hageman has fought for, including:\n\n$3 million for the Casper airport to construct a new air traffic control tower with terminal radar approach\n\nLanguage forcing the USDA to acknowledge the shortages in eartags that Wyoming livestock producers have faced since the adoption of the EID mandate under the Biden administration, and directing APHIS to use enforcement discretion when these shortages persist\n\nReinstatement of the Secretary of the USDA to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to block purchases of U.S. farmland by China and other adversaries\n\nFully funds medical care and benefits for Wyoming\u2019s veterans\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-reintroduces-bill-streamline-tribal-land-leases", "Congresswoman Hageman Reintroduces Bill to Streamline Tribal Land Leases", "2025-11-05", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (D-NM) reintroduced legislation to provide flexibility and certainty in the tribal land leasing process. The bill would amend the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow all federally recognized tribes to enter into leases for up to 99 years.\n\nThis legislation passed the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.\n\n\u201cFor many tribes, the current leasing framework under the Long-Term Leasing Act is a barrier to meaningful, long-term development. The limitation of 25-year leases creates uncertainty that hinders businesses, investors, and communities on tribal lands from planning for the future. By extending the optional lease term to 99 years, we are giving tribes the flexibility and security they need to invest in infrastructure, housing, economic ventures, and sustainable prosperity on their land,\u201d Rep. Hageman stated.\n\n\"Time after time, the Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee has held hearings on individual bills to allow tribes to lease their lands for extended periods to spur economic development, affordable housing, and more,\u201d said Leger Fern\u00e1ndez. \u201cIt is burdensome and unnecessary for tribes to require an act of Congress for each individual tribe and their leases. It stands in the way of economic sovereignty, which is key to tribal sovereignty. I am pleased to co-lead Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s bill to allow all federally recognized tribes to enter into leases for up to 99 years.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nCongress enacted the Act of August 9, 1955, codified at 25 U.S.C. Sec. 415, commonly known as the Long-Term Leasing Act, to overcome the prohibition of the Non-intercourse Act.\n\nThe Long-Term Leasing Act permitted some land transactions between Indian tribes and nonfederal parties--specifically, the leasing of Indian lands.\n\nThe Act required that leases of Indian lands be approved by the Secretary of the Interior and limited lease terms to 25 years.\n\nAs business opportunities and economic considerations changed, leases longer than 25 years were desired.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-releases-statement-passing-vice-president-dick", "Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Releases Statement on the Passing of Vice President Dick Cheney", "2025-11-04", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after learning of the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney:\n\n\u201cYou couldn\u2019t grow up in Wyoming and not know who Dick Cheney was. He dedicated most of his life to serving his country, working across multiple administrations and finally capping his public career as an extremely consequential vice president. He was known as a meticulous, detail-oriented planner who prioritized his family. Dick Cheney had an undeniable impact on American policy, both foreign and domestic, for decades, and will be studied and remembered for many years more than that.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-reintroduces-fight-illicit-pill-presses-act", "Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Reintroduces the Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act", "2025-11-03", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) reintroduced the Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act, legislation designed to help law enforcement crack down on the production of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.\n\nThis legislation is both bipartisan and bicameral, with Reps. Fry (R-SC), Crenshaw (R-TX), and Harder (D-CA) cosponsoring in the House of Representatives, and Senators Cornyn (R-TX) and Coons (D-DE) introducing the Senate version alongside Senators Moran (R-KS), Fetterman (D-PA), Tillis (R-NC), Klobuchar (D-MN), McCormick (R-PA), Gallego (D-AZ), Cantwell (D-WA), and Blackburn (R-TN).\n\nThe Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act would amend the Controlled Substances Act to add a serialization requirement for pill presses and punches. It prohibits the removal or alteration of these serial numbers and prohibits the distribution of machines with tampered serial numbers.\n\n\u201cFentanyl continues to devastate communities across America,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cCartels are using pill presses to disguise deadly fentanyl as legitimate prescription drugs. This bill gives law enforcement stronger tools to trace this equipment and hold traffickers accountable. It is a commonsense solution to protect our families and stop these poisonous pills at their source.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe fentanyl crisis has devastated far too many families across the country\u2014and continues to touch down close to home. As we know, addiction doesn\u2019t care about geography, economic status, or identity,\" said Rep. Melanie Stansbury. \"That is why we must address this crisis at every front\u2014and that is why I am proud to co-lead this bi-partisan bill to help stop fentanyl trafficking\u2014by cracking down on the manufacturing of deadly and illegal fentanyl-laced pills.\u201c\n\n\u201cThe fentanyl epidemic is killing our community. We have to use every tool available to stop criminals who are poisoning our families, starting with taking down the counterfeit pill industry,\u201d said Rep. Harder. \u201cDrug dealers make millions of lethal pills by using pill presses \u2013 this bill cuts off that supply and makes it easier for law enforcement to catch these heartless criminals.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nFentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin, is increasingly found in counterfeit pills made to look like legitimate medications such as OxyContin, Percocet, and Vicodin. According to the DEA, 7 out of 10 seized fake pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. In 2024 alone, the DEA seized more than 61.1 million fake pills.\n\nCriminal organizations use pill presses, along with dies and punches, to create pills nearly identical to legitimate pharmaceuticals. While these machines have lawful uses in pharmaceutical manufacturing, they have been co-opted by drug traffickers to mass-produce deadly counterfeit drugs.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-hageman-joins-house-leadership-and-rsc-call-end-democrat", "ICYMI: Congresswoman Hageman Joins House Leadership and RSC to Call for an End to the Democrat Shutdown", "2025-10-31", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman joined Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), including Chairman August Pfluger, to address the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown, now in its 30th day.\n\nCongresswoman Hageman stood with her colleagues in urging Senate Democrats to stop using the American people as leverage for their far-left policy demands and to advance the House-passed clean continuing resolution that would immediately reopen the government, pay our troops, restore federal services, and protect essential programs such as SNAP and WIC.\n\n\u201cWyoming federal employees, small business owners, and families are feeling the pain of this shutdown, pain caused entirely by Democrat obstruction,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman. \u201cHouse Republicans did our job. We passed a responsible bill to fund the government and ensure critical services continue. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are holding our government hostage to push radical, wasteful spending that benefits illegal aliens and foreign programs rather than our own citizens. Enough is enough. It is time to put the American people first, reopen the government, and get back to work.\u201d\n\nHouse Republicans also highlighted:\n\nSenate Democrats voted 13 times to keep the government closed.\n\nThe shutdown caused missed paychecks for federal workers and delays across the transportation system, including thousands of flight delays nationwide.\n\nBy this weekend, 42 million Americans are projected to lose their SNAP benefits if Democrats continue to block reopening legislation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-reintroduces-country-origin-labeling-enforcement-act", "Congresswoman Hageman Reintroduces the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act", "2025-10-24", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) reintroduced the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act, which reinstates mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.\n\nRepresentatives Hageman and Khanna were joined by Representatives Warren Davidson (R-OH), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Chip Roy (R-TX), and Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (R-AZ).\n\n\u201cAmerican consumers deserve accurate information on the products they buy, and U.S. ranchers deserve honest and fair competition in the marketplace. The U.S. abandoned MCOOL for beef in 2016 following a World Trade Organization ruling. This change lifted the profit margins of monopolistic big packers at the expense of the American rancher. The domestic market is finally providing the means for our producers to keep family ranches alive, and we must protect these operations by providing full transparency of the origin of beef in the marketplace. MCOOL is more important than ever to grow the size of the national herd and stop the blending of cheap foreign beef in high-quality U.S. products,\u201d stated Rep. Hageman.\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration is quadrupling Argentinian beef imports while our farmers continue to struggle. We need trade policy that puts America first. I\u2019m proud to lead legislation with Rep. Hageman that blocks multi-national meat packing companies that are importing cattle and falsely labeling it as American,\u201d said Rep. Ro Khanna.\n\n\"Rocky Mountain Farmers Union thanks Representative Hageman for standing up for the best interests of both America\u2019s cattle producers and its consumers through the introduction of the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2025,\" said Chad Franke, President of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. \"American ranchers produce the highest-quality beef \u2014 and consumers want to purchase that premium product and support family ranches and rural communities. To make informed choices, American consumers deserve to know where their food comes from. The implementation of Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL) is essential to ensure transparency in the marketplace and to strengthen trust between producers and consumers. MCOOL benefits both \u2014 giving ranchers the recognition they deserve and consumers the confidence they expect,\" Franke continued.\n\n\u201cFamily farmers and ranchers work hard to put safe, high-quality American meat on our tables. Consumers deserve to know where their food comes from\u2014and they want that choice. Restoring mandatory country-of-origin labeling is common sense. It gives families the information they need and ensures a fairer, more competitive marketplace for farmers and ranchers. We thank Representatives Hageman and Khanna for standing up for transparency and for American farmers, ranchers, and consumers,\u201d said Rob Larew, President, National Farmers Union.\n\n\u201cWe are grateful for Representative Hageman\u2019s leadership in creating a competitive marketplace for both ranchers and consumers with her bill requiring accurate origin information on beef. Consumers deserve the right to choose to buy imported beef or beef from America\u2019s ranchers, and ranchers deserve the right to compete in their own domestic market. This bill will accomplish both,\u201d said Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA.\n\nBackground:\n\nCountry of origin labeling food laws require retailers to inform customers about the source of their food. Agricultural commodities were exempted from MCOOL laws, but beginning in 2002, Congress passed a series of laws implementing MCOOL requirements for select commodities, including beef. However, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that U.S. MCOOL laws were in violation of WTO rules, and Congress removed it for beef in 2016.\n\nThe Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act reinstates MCOOL requirements for beef and raises fines for those falsely labeling their beef as made in the U.S.A., including the multinational packers. The bill also dictates that no ruling from an international body, such as the WTO, impacts our country\u2019s ability to implement country of origin requirements.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-releases-statement-senate-democrats-voting-government", "Congresswoman Hageman Releases Statement on Senate Democrats Voting for a Government Shutdown for the Fourth Time", "2025-10-03", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 On Friday afternoon, and for the fourth time, the Senate Democrats blocked the House-approved Continuing Resolution that was designed to keep the government running through November 21, 2025.\n\nCongresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement in response:\n\n\u201cUnder President Joe Biden, Congressional Democrats voted 13 times for this exact type of bill to avoid a government shutdown. Under President Trump, Democrats are now voting against this same short-term measure. This is not just Trump derangement syndrome; the Democrats are throwing a tantrum because we refuse to allow them to spend $1.5 trillion on nonsense, such as healthcare for illegal aliens and refunding NPR and PBS. Democrats are also seeking to repeal the $50 billion we appropriated for rural healthcare, which would hit Wyoming especially hard,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cWyoming\u2019s congressional delegation chose to govern rather than engage in political blackmail, as both Senators Barrasso and Lummis supported all four votes in the Senate, and I in the House. Now our state, which shoulders an unfair federal burden to begin with, is being injured by Senate Democrats.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-delivers-more-10-million-casework-relief-constituents", "Congresswoman Hageman Delivers More Than $10 Million in Casework Relief for Constituents", "2025-09-30", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) announced her office has successfully resolved more than 4,000 individual cases, returning over $10,600,000 in funds, benefits, reimbursements, or corrections for Wyoming constituents through its federal casework efforts.\n\nProviding services to constituents is one of the key roles members of Congress play. They act on behalf of individual constituents advocating for them based on an agency\u2019s actions or inactions; these scenarios are most often referred to as \u201cCongressional Casework.\"\n\nThis milestone underscores her office\u2019s commitment to serving Wyomingites, not just through legislation, but by directly intervening in matters with federal agencies to help everyday citizens.\n\n\u201cEach solved case represents a person my office helped navigate what often feels like an impossible system,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cIf you or someone you know needs assistance with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to reach out. My team and I are here to serve you.\u201d\n\nConstituent casework is one of the most direct ways a congressional office delivers tangible results directly to citizens. When facing a scenario of awaiting a delayed tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service, correcting their benefit amount with the Social Security Administration, or getting the right disability rating from the Veterans Administration, many individuals may struggle to get answers or a resolution when dealing with federal agencies on their own. By intervening, advocating, and guiding the processes, Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s office ensures accountability in federal agencies and helps Wyoming families access what is rightfully theirs.\n\nWyoming residents who need assistance with a federal agency, such as the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, ATF, or IRS, can visit Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s website to submit an assistance request.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-announces-remote-office-hours-veterans-and-military", "Congresswoman Hageman Announces Remote Office Hours for Veterans and Military Personnel", "2025-09-22", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) announced that her office will hold remote office hours dedicated to assisting veterans, active-duty servicemembers, and their families.\n\n\u201cIf you are a veteran, active duty servicemember, or military family member, I want to hear from you,\u201d Rep. Hageman said. \u201cMy staff is available to provide one-on-one, personalized assistance with any issues you are experiencing with the VA, DFAS, DoD, or any other federal agency.\u201d\n\nTo date, Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s office has successfully resolved over 4,000 cases for Wyomingites facing struggles with federal bureaucracies.\n\nUpcoming dates:\n\nPlatte County:\n\nFriday, September 26, 2025\n\nGuernsey, WY\n\n11:00 AM - 3:00 PM\n\nCarbon County:\n\nWednesday, October 1, 2025\n\nSaratoga, WY\n\n11:00 AM - 4:00 PM\n\nCarbon County:\n\nThursday, October 2, 2025\n\nRawlins, WY\n\n11:00 AM - 4:00 PM\n\nStay up to date on upcoming remote office hours by subscribing to Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s weekly newsletter at hageman.house.gov/join.\n\nIf you would like to reserve a time to meet with a member of Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s staff, complete the sign-up form at hageman.house.gov/services/ciyc-sign-up/.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-legislation-protect-american-taxpayer-climate", "Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Legislation to Protect the American Taxpayer from Climate Change Reparations", "2025-09-18", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), alongside Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), introduced legislation protecting the American taxpayer from attempts by international courts to impose climate change reparations on the U.S.\n\nIn July, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), issued an advisory opinion contending that international climate change treaties are binding on UN member states, and that breaching these agreements is an \u201cinternational wrongful act.\u201d According to the ICJ, countries that produce or consume fossil fuels could be subject to orders demanding they cease all \u201cclimate change\u201d activities and pay full reparations to harmed nations.\n\nReps. Hageman and Tiffany\u2019s bill would block the use of federal funds to pay a demand for reparations issued by any international bodies or courts for alleged violations of international law.\n\n\u201cThe UN\u2019s war on affordable and reliable energy is well known. This is just another effort to push forward with radical policies that have no basis in fact or science. Pursuant to the ICJ theory, every single country in the world would be subject to paying reparations, as every single country consumes fossil fuels. Yet, we know that such an outcome isn\u2019t the UN\u2019s intent. This is just another effort to force America to prop up the economies of failed states and impoverished nations. American citizens are not going to be forced to pay reparations based on vague, speculative claims about so-called climate damage,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cThis bill protects both U.S. sovereignty and Congress\u2019s constitutional authority. It guards against financial risks born of international lawsuits or opinions built on unproven assumptions.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhile President Trump did the right thing in pulling the United States out of the UN\u2019s Paris Climate Agreement, we must continue to protect American sovereignty from international organizations trying to dictate the U.S. economy. This bill ensures that future presidents cannot blow taxpayer dollars abroad on \u2018hot air\u2019 demands from global bureaucrats and kangaroo courts,\u201d said Rep. Tiffany.\n\nBackground:\n\nIn March 2023, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 77/276, requesting that the ICJ issue an advisory opinion on the obligations of states under international law with respect to climate change. The request asked about states\u2019 duties to protect future generations and the legal consequences when states\u2019 actions or failures cause significant harm.\n\nOn July 23, 2025, the ICJ issued its advisory opinion. While non-binding, the opinion concluded that international climate change treaties, including those that the Clinton, Obama, and Biden administrations entered the U.S. into, have binding obligations under international law, and violations would be resolved through full reparations.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-introduces-fair-act-safeguard-truth-and", "Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Introduces the FAIR Act to Safeguard Truth and Objectivity in Federal AI Procurement", "2025-09-16", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), joined by Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01), introduced H.R. 5315, the Fair Artificial Intelligence Realization (FAIR) Act, to codify the principle that the federal government may only use artificial intelligence (AI) that is truthful when asked for facts or analysis, respects historical integrity, acknowledges when information is incomplete or in dispute, and remains strictly neutral without bending to any social or political agendas.\n\n\u201cAI is advancing faster than our institutions are prepared for, and we either allow technology to become a tool for propaganda or insist it serves the truth,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman. \u201cThe FAIR Act draws that line. It demands that government-procured AI be factual and remain neutral without bending to any social or political agendas.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe American people don\u2019t want AI that pushes propaganda, they want tools they can trust,\u201d said Congressman Moore. \u201cToo often we\u2019ve seen Big Tech twist facts, rewrite history, and promote political agendas instead of the truth. Rep. Hageman\u2019s FAIR Act builds on President Trump\u2019s leadership on this issue and ensures AI serves truth and innovation, not woke agendas. This is about protecting both our future and our history from being rewritten by the tech elites in Silicon Valley.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nAI and advanced system capabilities have made remarkable strides in recent years. While these innovations promise new efficiencies and transformative solutions, it is imperative that AI, especially when used by the federal government, be developed and deployed responsibly, free from partisan ideologies that the American people have largely rejected.\n\nConcerns about AI bias are not hypothetical. Reports surfaced last year showing that Google\u2019s AI chatbot Gemini generated historically inaccurate output, portraying allegedly \u201cdiverse\u201d versions of America\u2019s Founding Fathers. When asked, Gemini defended these portrayals as aiming to provide a \u201cmore accurate and inclusive representation of the historical context.\u201d Shortly thereafter, Adobe Firefly produced similarly misleading historical content.\n\nRecognizing the need for federal policy to ensure AI integrity, President Trump issued an Executive Order in July 2025, \u201cPreventing Woke AI in the Federal Government.\u201d Under this order, federal agencies are directed to procure only those large language models (LLMs) adhering to Unbiased AI Principles\u2014mandating truthfulness, historical accuracy, objectivity, and the absence of ideological manipulation such as DEI agendas.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-loudermilk-issues-statement-after-speaker-johnson-appoints", "Chairman Loudermilk Issues Statement After Speaker Johnson Appoints Republicans to Serve on New Select Subcommittee on January 6", "2025-09-15", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Chairman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11) issued the following statement after Speaker Mike Johnson announced the five Republican members that will serve on the newly formed Select Subcommittee on January 6, a panel created under the Judiciary Committee which will conduct a thorough review of the security failures that occurred on January 6:\n\n\u201cSpeaker Johnson\u2019s announcement of Reps. Griffith, Nehls, Higgins, and Hageman to our Select Subcommittee on January 6 reaffirms Republicans' commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law,\" said Chairman Loudermilk. \"While Dems seem keen on playing political games and doubling down on the predetermined political narrative of Pelosi\u2019s former committee, Republicans will continue to pursue the facts in an objective manner no matter where they lead. The American people deserve a complete and accurate account of the security failures that occurred on January 6, so this level of security failure never happens again.\u201d\n\nSubcommittee Members:\n\nChairman: Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11)\n\nRep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09)\n\nRep. Troy Nehls (R-TX-22)\n\nRep. Clay Higgins (R-LA-03)\n\nRep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY At-Large)\n\n\u201cI look forward to continuing the investigative work accomplished by the Oversight Subcommittee of House Administration during the 118th Congress,\" said Congressman Griffith. \"Our investigations will seek to recover, document and publish all relevant materials and information. As a result, the American people and historians should be able to draw their own conclusions.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m honored to be selected to serve on the Select Subcommittee on January 6,\u201d said Congressman Nehls. \u201cI know firsthand what happened on January 6, and I\u2019m looking forward to permanently setting the record straight and shining the light on what truly happened on January 6, 2021, the days leading up to January 6, and the days following. The American people deserve the truth and transparency about the security failures that occurred on January 6, and I look forward to providing them with answers and the truth that they rightfully deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cI thank Speaker Johnson for the opportunity to serve on this important panel,\" said Congressman Higgins. \"Thousands of families were torn apart by the Biden administration\u2019s weaponized response to the events of January 6 as their relatives rotted in DC jails without a trial. The Pelosi-Biden regime manipulated the facts and obscured the full truth from the American people. We will deliver transparency and accountability through our investigation.\u201d\n\n\"I welcome the appointment to the Select Subcommittee on January 6th,\" said Congresswoman Hageman. \"The American people deserve to know exactly how the events of that day unfolded, and who, at every level, was responsible for the security breakdowns. Nancy Pelosi\u2019s committee used the incident for political grandstanding and spent more time coaching witnesses and falsifying evidence than they did engaging in a genuine search for truth.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/wy-delegation-applauds-move-rescind-biden-public-lands-rule", "WY Delegation Applauds Move to  Rescind Biden Public Lands Rule", "2025-09-10", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, along with U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman, all R-Wyo., issued the following statements in support of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum\u2019s announcement that the Trump administration intends to rescind the Biden Public Lands Rule.\n\nThe Biden-era Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule, which was finalized in April 2024, had the potential to block access to hundreds of thousands of acres of multiple-use land.\n\n\u201cThe people of Wyoming depend on access to public lands for our livelihoods \u2013 including energy and mineral production, grazing, and recreation,\u201d said Barrasso. \u201cThe Biden Public Lands Rule was a direct attack on our way of life. The Trump administration is right to rescind this outrageous rule.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Biden administration's Public Lands Rule was a direct hit to the west, threatening to shut down hundreds of thousands of acres of working land and hurt the livelihoods of hardworking Wyoming families who've depended on these lands for generations,\u201d said Lummis. \"Leftist Washington bureaucrats have worked overtime to lock up federal lands, block our energy production, hurt our timber industry, take away grazing rights, and shut out the ranchers, loggers, and energy workers who actually live in these communities and know how to take care of the land. Getting rid of this harmful rule brings back sensible federal land management and makes sure we can use our public lands for energy, ranching, timber, and recreation like we always have.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Biden-era Public Lands Rule was designed to lock up hundreds of thousands of acres from multiple use and convert them to no-use,\u201d said Hageman. \u201cPresident Trump and Secretary Burgum are restoring common sense by returning management of the lands to the people who depend on them. This is a huge win for Wyoming, securing grazing rights, bolstering energy production, and protecting rural economies from overreaching, absurd mandates.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-discusses-reauthorization-great-american-outdoors-act", "Congresswoman Hageman Discusses Reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act at Grand Teton National Park", "2025-09-09", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) joined members of the House Natural Resources Committee for a field hearing on the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), held at the Jenny Lake Visitor Center in Grand Teton National Park, to discuss the need for reauthorization and meaningful reform in GAOA 2.0.\n\n\u201cOur hearing at Grand Teton National Park highlighted the successes of the Great American Outdoors Act as its authorization nears expiration. The hearing showed that the GAOA has the potential to drive meaningful improvements in infrastructure, public access, and outdoor recreation opportunities, while still implementing much-needed reforms to improve the legislation,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman. \u201cI look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues and local communities to protect these national treasures and support rural economies.\u201d\n\n\"The Natural Resources Committee is focused on modernizing and maintaining our national parks ahead of America\u2019s 250th birthday next year. The field hearing in Grand Teton National Park gave us a firsthand look at how the Great American Outdoors Act is delivering critical investments to our national parks and where we must improve. I appreciate the opportunity to hear from local stakeholders and see projects completed through the Great American Outdoors Act. These conversations and experiences are crucial to guiding our work reauthorizing and improving this legislation,\u201d said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.)\n\nBackground:\n\nDespite $5.32 billion in funding to the National Park Service since 2021, the deferred maintenance backlog has increased by $10.3 billion, raising concerns about data accuracy, project prioritization, and transparency in spending. During the hearing, the House Natural Resources Committee members heard from experts who are on the ground to help identify the most effective ways to expand public access, modernize park infrastructure, and diversify funding sources, while demanding stronger oversight to ensure taxpayer money is not misused.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-introduces-bipartisan-bill-empower-states", "Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Empower States with Greater Flexibility in Highway Funding", "2025-08-12", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswomen Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) and Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill that will provide state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) with greater flexibility in managing federal highway funds.\n\nCurrently, approximately 90% of federal highway funding is distributed to states through a complex set of formula-based programs, including the National Highway Performance Program, Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, Highway Safety Improvement Program, and others. Under existing law, states may only transfer up to 50% of funding from any one formula program to another.\n\nThe Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act raises that cap to 75%, empowering states to better prioritize and allocate resources to meet their unique transportation needs. By allowing states to shift a greater share of funds between programs, the bill enhances their ability to respond to pressing infrastructure challenges with agility and efficiency.\n\n\u201cStates know best where their most urgent transportation needs lie,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman. \u201cThis commonsense, bipartisan legislation gives states the flexibility they need to invest in high-priority infrastructure projects that will improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance economic competitiveness. It ensures that Wyoming, and every other state, can make the most effective use of federal resources.\u201d\n\n\"As a Senior Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, I am working to improve the movement of people and products around Southern Nevada,\" said Congresswoman Titus. \"By providing flexibility for funding, this bill will support projects that will be most transformative to Southern Nevadans, whether by reducing congestion on our roads, making them safer, or making them more resilient.\"\n\n\u201cAASHTO's core policy principles for surface transportation reauthorization call on Congress to strengthen the federally-assisted state administered program by increasing transferability among formula program categories without federal approval. This legislation from Representative Hageman and Representative Titus to increase the federal formula funds transferability cap from the current 50 percent to 75 percent directly addresses the collective request of the nation's state departments of transportation. This bill will allow state DOTs and their local partners to increase the effectiveness of the federal highway program by ensuring that the right project will be funded at the right time,\u201d said AASHTO Executive Director Tim Tymon.\n\n\u201cWe thank Congresswoman Hageman for sponsoring this useful legislation. Increased transferability will help all states meet their specific transportation needs and deliver valuable projects more quickly. We fully support this bill and the companion legislation in the Senate,\u201d said WYDOT Director Darin Westby.\n\nThe bill has earned the endorsement of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), which represents state DOTs across the country. A companion bill has already been introduced in the Senate by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD).\n\nIf enacted, the Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act will mark a significant step toward empowering states with the tools they need to deliver modern, responsive infrastructure solutions.\n\nThe full text of the Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-praises-valid-acts-inclusion-senates-road-housing-act", "Congresswoman Hageman Praises the VALID Act\u2019s Inclusion in the Senate\u2019s ROAD to Housing Act", "2025-08-11", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) praised the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act\u2019s inclusion in the Senate\u2019s ROAD to Housing Act, which recently advanced out of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Congresswoman Hageman co-led this bipartisan legislation with Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-7) to improve the homebuying process for veterans by ensuring they are fully informed about the benefits of VA home loans alongside FHA and conventional loans.\n\n\u201cVeterans have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms, and it is our responsibility to ensure they fully benefit from the programs designed to support them,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman. \u201cThe inclusion of the VALID Act in the ROAD to Housing Act is a critical step toward making the homebuying process more transparent and accessible for veterans. By clearly informing them of the advantages of VA home loans alongside other options, we empower our veterans to make the best financial decisions for their futures.\u201d\n\nCurrently, only 10 to 15 percent of eligible veterans utilize VA home loans, despite their potential to save thousands of dollars over the life of a mortgage. The VALID Act updates Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage disclosures to include VA home loan options and ensures lenders receive vital information about a borrower\u2019s military service early in the application process. This change will help veterans compare loan options side-by-side and choose the most advantageous path to homeownership.\n\nThe bill has been endorsed by the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP), the Broker Action Coalition, and the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae.\n\nFull text of the bill is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-applauds-interiors-decision-advance-coal-mining-antelope", "Congresswoman Hageman Applauds Interior\u2019s Decision to Advance Coal Mining at Antelope Mine", "2025-08-08", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman today released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of the Interior\u2019s decision to approve the West Antelope II South Tract Mining Plan Modification. This action authorizes the recovery of 14.5 million tons of federally owned coal across approximately 857 federal acres in Converse and Campbell Counties and extends the operational life of the Antelope Mine through 2037.\n\nThe Antelope Mine plays a key role in supplying low-sulfur, low-ash, subbituminous coal to utilities and industrial consumers across the country. With a rail-served facility and surface mining techniques, it is one of the Powder River Basin\u2019s top energy producers.\n\nCongresswoman Hageman released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe Department of the Interior's approval of the mining plan modification for the Antelope Mine is not only a major win for Wyoming, but a win for all national consumers of Wyoming\u2019s energy.\n\nWhile this decision follows a rigorous, multi-year federal review process, it is important to recognize that it works hand in hand with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA strengthens the long-term viability of operations like Antelope Mine by lowering federal royalty rates and making more land available for coal leasing. Together, these measures create a cohesive strategy that helps ensure Wyoming\u2019s coal remains at the forefront of securing America\u2019s energy independence. By aligning regulatory reform with economic incentives, this legislation supports both sustainable resource development and a robust energy future for the nation.\n\nEnergy security is national security. I will continue fighting to ensure federal agencies work with us to unleash our resources, support our workers, and fuel our nation for generations to come.\u201d\n\nFor more information on the mining plan, visit https://www.osmre.gov/programs/regulating-active-coal-mines/federal-lands.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-votes-favor-historic-rescissions-package", "Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Votes in Favor of Historic Rescissions Package", "2025-07-18", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman joined her Republican colleagues in passing a historic rescission package, sending it to President Trump\u2019s desk. This measure removes $1.1 billion in annual federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (PBS & NPR), and $7.9 billion from USAID foreign aid programs, totaling $9 billion in reclaimed taxpayer dollars.\n\nThe Congresswoman released the following statement:\n\n\u201cFor too long, American families have been forced to subsidize liberal-leaning media under the guise of \u2018public service.\u2019 When NPR/PBS were started, there were few options available. There are now so many different outlets that need for government funded media has been replaced by the free market, and public media now prioritizes far-left narratives over balanced journalism. This federal funding should not support woke indoctrination in children\u2019s programming, including, drag queen story hours, political lectures from popular characters, and anti-American messaging, when parents can choose from a vast, private media landscape,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman.\n\n\u201cIn emergency situations like the recent Texas floods, taxpayers discovered private broadcasters stepped up with immediate alerts and lifesaving updates, while NPR affiliates lagged behind, remaining silent for hours. This proves that public safety is not uniquely tied to taxpayer-funded media.\n\nThis rescission marks our first major strike against federal waste, fraud, and abuse, and it is just the beginning. We will continue to scrutinize every dollar the federal government claims it needs. American families deserve a government that is lean, accountable, and focused on results, not politicized media subsidies.\u201d\n\nExamples of what we are defunding:\n\nPBS programming includes \"Real Boy,\" a program about a trans teen, and \"Our League\" about a trans woman returning to her hometown\n\n$1 million for voter ID in Haiti\n\n$3 million for Iraqi Sesame Street\n\n$1 million for programs to strengthen the resilience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer global movements\n\nPBS shows that indoctrinate children such as, \u201cDrag Queen Story Hour\u201d\n\n$33,000 for \"Being LGBTI in the Caribbean\"\n\nNPR requested and received a $1.9 million grant commitment from CPB to hire more \"moderate\" Editors and journalists, as they recognized their complete leftist bias\n\n$130 million from other IOP programs, which includes programs like UN Women, UN Panel on Climate Change, Int'l Conservation Programs, etc.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/lummis-wy-delegation-introduce-legislation-modernize-wyoming-school-trust-fund", "Lummis, WY Delegation Introduce Legislation to Modernize Wyoming School Trust Fund Investments", "2025-07-10", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), alongside Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY), today introduced the Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act, legislation to amend Wyoming\u2019s State Act of Admission to provide the state\u2019s permanent school land fund with enhanced investment flexibility, potentially increasing annual returns for K-12 education.\n\n\u201cWyoming\u2019s school trust fund represents one of our state\u2019s most valuable assets for supporting public education and the next generation of Cowboy students,\u201d said Senator Lummis. \u201cMy legislation would allow Wyoming to modernize our investment policies while maintaining the strong protections that have served this fund for more than a century. I believe we can do better for our kids by investing that money more strategically and increasing Wyoming\u2019s returns. That result would mean millions of dollars more every year for Wyoming classrooms, without raising taxes or touching Wyoming\u2019s principal.\u201d\n\n\u201cWyoming has done an incredible job investing in the future of our students,\u201d said Senator Barrasso. \u201cThe Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act will help build on this success by giving our state more flexibility when it comes to investing our permanent school land fund. Diversifying investments of this vital fund will increase resources for students and teachers across Wyoming.\u201d\n\n\u201cWyoming\u2019s students deserve every opportunity we can provide, and that starts with strengthening the long-term stability of our education funding,\u201d said Representative Hageman. \u201cThe Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act is a commonsense, forward-looking solution that honors our constitutional protections while unlocking the full potential of our permanent school land fund. By allowing for modern investment strategies, we can responsibly increase returns and better support K-12 education. This is about keeping our promises to future generations and ensuring that Wyoming\u2019s children benefit from the resources entrusted to the state over a century ago.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis long-overdue proposal is a natural extension of some of the reforms I undertook while serving as State Treasurer,\u201d said Governor Gordon. \u201cI support this effort to generate additional returns for Wyoming schools while preserving the permanent trust fund structure.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is a game-changer for Wyoming\u2019s public schools,\u201d said Superintendent Degenfelder. \u201cBy modernizing our investment policies, we are unlocking the full potential of our school trust lands. It is a common-sense solution that is anticipated to provide a sustainable increase in funding for our classrooms, without raising taxes.\u201d\n\n\u201cSince Wyoming became a state, financial markets and investment strategies have evolved dramatically,\u201d said Representative Bear, Wyoming House District 31. \u201cToday, responsible and prudent management of public funds requires far more flexibility than was imaginable in 1890. Congress has both the authority and the duty to ensure that Wyoming\u2019s state government can effectively safeguard taxpayer assets and uphold citizens\u2019 freedoms\u2014now and for generations to come.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nWyoming\u2019s State Act of Admission, established by Congress upon statehood in 1890, governs how the state manages federally granted school lands. Proceeds from school trust land sales, exchanges, or disposals must be deposited into a permanent land fund under strict federal regulation. Current law prohibits investing principal funds, and only accrued interest can be used for K-12 education funding.\n\nWyoming\u2019s permanent school trust fund currently holds $5.4 billion. The fund generates approximately 5% annual interest under current investment restrictions. Enhanced investment flexibility could significantly boost annual education funding without touching the principal. Proposed legislation would modernize investment policies to potentially increase returns from 5% to 8.3%.\n\nThe bill preserves all constitutional protections for education funding while maintaining principal protection. Only investment returns can be spent, which keeps all existing controls on land disposal and exchanges unchanged, fully maintaining the longtime permanent trust fund structure.\n\nRead the full bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-celebrates-landmark-15th-town-hall-2025", "Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Celebrates Landmark 15th Town Hall of 2025", "2025-06-20", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) today hosted her 15th town hall of the year, marking another milestone in her commitment to hold at least one meeting in each of Wyoming\u2019s 23 counties annually. With two-thirds of counties already reached, Congresswoman Hageman is well on track to fulfill her promise for a third consecutive year.\n\n\u201cI promised to host a town hall in every county, every year, and I am continuing to honor that promise in 2025, just as I did in 2024. After several weeks in Washington, there were many issues to discuss, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, public lands, sanctuary cities, election reform, and so much more. I value the opportunity to hear ideas, feedback, and questions from my constituents. Thank you to everyone who showed up to one of my town halls this past week to ask questions and express your concerns,\u201d said Hageman.\n\nLook out for upcoming town halls near you by subscribing to Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s newsletter at https://hageman.house.gov/join or by following her on social media @RepHageman.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-bill-stop-washington-dc-codifying-agency", "Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to Stop Washington, D.C. from Codifying Agency Deference", "2025-06-06", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced a bill aimed at halting the District of Columbia's efforts to codify Chevron deference, a practice that would empower unelected bureaucrats to interpret and enforce laws without adequate judicial oversight.\n\n\u201cWashington, D.C.\u2019s effort to codify Chevron deference is a direct response to the Supreme Court\u2019s recent decision overturning Chevron and is nothing more than a political maneuver to give more power to unelected bureaucrats,\u201d Hageman stated. \u201cMy bill ensures D.C. courts maintain their independence and upholds the principle that judges, not agencies, should interpret the law when there is a dispute. We cannot allow the administrative state to circumvent the Constitution by granting agencies unchecked power.\u201d\n\nThe legislation underscores the role of Congress in overseeing Washington, DC and limiting the reach of administrative agencies to substantively change the law through \u201cinterpretation,\u201d thereby reinforcing the principle that courts must exercise independent judgment in interpreting the law.\n\nThe bill reflects a broader movement across the country to protect judicial review, preserve due process for litigants in their disputes with the government, require agencies to comply with the law as it is written rather than as they would like it to be, and prevent the growth of the administrative state. Through this legislation, Congress can help advance the relief achieved in Loper Bright by blocking these political efforts in Washington, D.C.\n\nBackground:\n\nFor decades the courts outsourced their interpretative authority pursuant to the judicially created doctrine known as Chevron deference, which required judges to \u201cdefer\u201d to an agency\u2019s interpretation of the meaning of statutes. In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron deference doctrine, requiring courts to independently interpret the law and curbing unchecked agency power.\n\nIn March, the D.C. Council enacted a temporary law requiring courts to defer to the mayor\u2019s and agencies\u2019 interpretations of the law. This measure, which is intended to remain in effect until October 18, is part of an effort to overtly incorporate the deference doctrine into law, thereby undermining the authority of both elected officials and the judicial branch.\n\nChevron deference undermined judicial independence, put the thumb on the scale in favor of administrative agencies and against our citizens and businesses, and allowed agencies to rewrite the law in real time. Mayor Bowser and the D.C. Council\u2019s support on the proposal make it clear that this move is politically motivated, aiming to consolidate power rather than protect the interests of the public.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:38Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-insists-blm-listen-cooperators-they-consider-amendments", "Congresswoman Hageman Insists BLM Listen to Cooperators as They Consider Amendments to the Rock Springs Resource Managment Plan", "2025-06-05", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Hageman welcomed a Wednesday announcement confirming that cooperating agencies will have an opportunity to once again meet with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to discuss amendments to the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP).\n\n\u201cThe long-term economic harm of this RMP cannot be overstated. The current Biden plan fundamentally conflicts with the decades-long work undertaken by the stakeholders as they developed a reasonable RMP that complies with FLPMA. The previous administration, in its effort to elevate \u201cconservation\u201d over the statutory required multiple use policies, violated long-standing land use law.\u201d Hageman stated, \u201cAs BLMreturns to the drawing board, it is important that they protect our legacy industries and access for recreation. FLPMA is clear in its mandate regarding what types of uses are allowed on these federal lands, and BLM need look no further than the law itself to carry out congressional intent. I have every expectation that the current administration will fully engage with the local community and the cooperators and we will end up with a more robust RMP as a result.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Hageman has engaged with the BLM since being elected and has urged them to select the alternative that protected our long history of multiple-use management, including energy production, mining, grazing and recreation. Upon the BLM\u2019s publication of the revised RMP in the fall of 2023, through which it chose the most restrictive alternative possible, Congresswoman Hageman has worked to block its implementation, including introducing a bill to do just that.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Rock Springs RMP covers 3.6 million acres of BLM-administered surface estate and 3.7 million acres of mineral estate in portions of southwest Wyoming.\n\nOf the four alternatives analyzed during the planning process, the BLM selected the most restrictive and least studied of them all.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:38Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/pettersen-van-hollen-boozman-hageman-williams-kim-introduce-bipartisan", "Pettersen, Van Hollen, Boozman, Hageman, Williams, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Homebuying Process for Veterans", "2025-06-03", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) \u2013 alongside Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and John Boozman (R-AR) and Representatives Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Young Kim (CA-40) \u2013 introduced the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 (VALID Act). Despite potentially offering thousands of dollars in savings over the life of a loan, VA loans are underused \u2013 with only 10% to 15% of eligible veterans using the benefit, and some states as low as 6%. The bill introduced today provides a simple fix, ensuring veterans see VA loan options clearly laid out alongside conventional and FHA loans when applying for an FHA mortgage \u2013 making it easier to choose the best option for their needs.\n\nSpecifically, this bipartisan legislation would update Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage disclosures to include VA Home Loans alongside FHA and conventional loan options. The bill would also ensure lenders are provided with important information regarding an applicant\u2019s military service so they can provide information about VA loans early in the homebuying process.\n\n\u201cOur veterans put everything on the line to defend us, but far too often come home without the support they need,\u201d said Pettersen. \u201cNo veteran should miss out on a benefit they\u2019ve earned simply because they didn\u2019t know it was an option. At a time when finding an affordable home is harder than ever, ensuring veterans have clear access to every funding resource available is critical. This legislation helps make homeownership possible and builds long-term stability for the brave men and women who\u2019ve served our country.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe enjoy freedom in America due to the incredible sacrifices of our servicemen and women,\u201d said Hageman. \u201cGuaranteeing that our veterans receive the care and benefits they deserve is the least we can do. The VALID Act provides for this assurance by ensuring our veterans are informed of the advantageous home loan programs available to them as they chart their future.\"\n\n\u201cOur veterans have earned every benefit available to them \u2014 including the opportunity for affordable homeownership,\u201d said Williams. \u201cUnfortunately, too many miss out on VA loan options because they are unaware of them. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the VALID Act that will ensure veterans can make fully informed decisions during the homebuying process. This legislation honors those who served and helps secure a better future for them and their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cVeterans put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms and, at the very least, deserve to know the benefits available to them. Anything less is unacceptable,\u201d said Kim. \u201cThe VALID Act fully discloses the VA loan options available for veterans to use when buying a home. I\u2019m proud to help lead this commonsense, bipartisan bill that ensures we have the backs of our brave men and women who had ours against global threats.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhile we can never fully repay the debt we owe to our veterans, we have a duty to support them when they return home,\u201d said Van Hollen. \u201cThe VA Home Loan has been helping servicemembers buy homes for over 80 years, but this funding resource remains severely underutilized by far too many of our veterans. This bipartisan legislation will help change that, ensuring more veterans and their families take advantage of the benefits they have earned.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe should make certain veterans are aware they qualify for help with purchasing a home or realizing more savings over the life of a mortgage,\u201d said Boozman. \u201cSince we know VA home loans are underutilized, there is a clear need to better identify this assistance earlier in the process. I am proud to join my colleagues in enhancing this earned benefit for our former servicemembers.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhy does it make any sense, at all, to disallow a veteran, like my husband, from reviewing, in a side-by-side view, of the actual written financial differences between the VA Home Loan when compared to a FHA Home Loan or a Conventional Home Loan? Updating the \u2018informed consumer choice disclosure notice\u2019 will close that loop,\u201d said Lynn Jabs, Tacoma VAREP Chapter board member and National Legislative Chair at VAREP.\n\n\u201cVAREP wholeheartedly endorses the VA Loan Information Disclosure Act of 2025. This legislation will help correct an injustice of non-disclosure of all viable mortgage loan options to all home loan applicants who are eligible to take advantage of their earned VA Home Loan Guarantee Benefits,\u201d said VAREP in a statement. \u201cVAREP applauds Rep. Pettersen for taking action to require the original lender to include a third financial comparator, to the current disclosure law that requires only disclosure of the difference between an FHA and a Conventional loan. Adding the third comparison of the VA Home Loan to the FHA Home Loan and the Conventional Home Loan is an essential missing loan disclosure element.\u201d\n\nResearch has shown that 1 in 10 veterans have experienced homelessness, often years after completing service and returning home. At the same time, rising housing costs are making homeownership increasingly out of reach. Programs like the VA Home Loan are more important than ever, offering a path to homeownership that can save veterans thousands of dollars and help them build lasting financial security.\n\nThe legislation is endorsed by the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP), the Broker Action Coalition, and the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae.\n\nFull text of the bill is available HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-taylor-introduces-connors-law-requiring-english-proficiency-cdl", "Congressman Taylor Introduces Connor\u2019s Law, Requiring English Proficiency for CDL Drivers", "2025-05-29", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Representative Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) today announced the introduction of Connor\u2019s Law, which will codify President Trump\u2019s Executive Order requiring CDL drivers to maintain a basic proficiency in English in order to be licensed to drive on American roads. This bill includes an out-of-service provision, which will revoke CDL licensure from any current license holders who fail to adhere to language requirements. Representatives Mike Collins (GA-10), Paul Gosar (AZ-08), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), and Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Congressman Taylor in the introduction of this bill.\n\nIn 2017, an 18-year-old named Connor Dzion was killed in an automobile accident in Northern Florida by a distracted truck driver who was found unable to speak English or read signs warning of upcoming traffic. Although English standards were initially included in the qualification process for commercial drivers, previous Democratic administrations removed violations of English Language Proficiency (ELP) from the out-of-service criteria. This action made CDL requirements more lax and increased the risk of accidents on the road, like the one that resulted in Connor\u2019s death. Due to this, Congressional action is needed to restore proper CDL requirements and ensure safety on American roads.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s Ohio common sense that if you want to drive trucks on our Nation\u2019s roads, you should be able to read the road signs,\u201d said Congressman Taylor. \u201cTragic deaths like Connor\u2019s are absolutely preventable, and it starts with ensuring drivers operating large and heavy commercial vehicles are capable of being alerted to hazards and updates on the road. President Trump demonstrated leadership through his executive order requiring CDL drivers to speak English, which paved the way for driver safety, and I\u2019m proud to introduce this bill to codify it and do the same.\u201d\n\n\"Requiring truck drivers to be proficient in reading and speaking the English language is just common sense,\u201d said Rep. Harriet Hageman. \u201cDriving some of the biggest rigs on our highway systems, often in inclement weather, creates risk enough, but this liability is exacerbated when truck drivers can neither read our highway signs nor clearly communicate with others on the road, thereby putting everyone in danger. I've heard from our trucking community and law enforcement officers alike emphasizing the need for this legislation, so today I am proud to join Congressman Taylor in its introduction.\"\n\n\u201cFamilies are being torn apart, the trucking industry is suffering, and the American people are less safe with non-English speakers behind the wheel. The motoring public deserves to know that the folks they share the road with can comprehend English and understand our rules,\u201d said Rep. Mike Collins. \u201cAs a trucker, I applaud Rep. Taylor for his work to reverse this terrible Obama-era rule and make our roads safer.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe ability to read road signs, understand the rules of the road, and communicate with law enforcement officials is vital to ensuring the safety of all motorists. That\u2019s why English proficiency is a requirement for operating a commercial motor vehicle,\u201d said Henry Hanscom, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the American Trucking Association. \u201cATA has raised concerns that conflicting guidance and uneven enforcement have sparked confusion over this law that has been in place since the 1930s. We welcomed President Trump\u2019s recent executive order that provides much-needed clarity, and we commend Reps. Taylor and Hageman\u2019s effort to codify an objective, consistent, and effective standard.\u201d\n\n\u201cOOIDA and the 150,000 truckers we proudly represent strongly support the enforcement of English proficiency requirements for commercial drivers because it saves lives,\u201d said Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President Todd Spencer. \u201cBasic English skills are essential for reading critical road signs, understanding emergency instructions, and interacting with law enforcement. Road signs are effective\u2014but only when they\u2019re understood. We thank Representative Taylor for his leadership on this issue because English proficiency is not optional\u2014it\u2019s crucial for keeping America\u2019s roads safe for the entire traveling public.\u201d\n\nIf enacted, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, will establish guidelines and enforcement mechanisms for the English proficiency of CDL drivers.\n\nInitially enacted in 1937 with the establishment of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), 49 CFR \u00a7391.11(b)(2) created general qualifications for commercial motor vehicle drivers. Among these qualifications was a requirement stating that drivers must be able to \u201cread and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.\u201d\n\nHowever, in 2016, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released guidance titled \u201cEnglish Language Proficiency Testing and Enforcement Policy MC-ECE-2016-006,\u201d which removed the requirement to place drivers out of service for ELP violations.\n\nSpecifically, Connor\u2019s Law would:\n\nCodify ELP into law as a requirement for individuals issued a commercial driver\u2019s license, and;\n\nPut CDL drivers violating the ELP requirement out of service.\n\nThe American Trucking Association (ATA), Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC), and Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are supporting organizations of this bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-supported-bill-advances-designating-zip-code-town-mills-wy", "Hageman Supported Bill Advances Designating a ZIP Code for the Town of Mills, WY", "2025-05-22", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Legislation supported by Congresswoman Hageman to designate a unique ZIP Code to the Town of Mills, Wyoming passed out of the Committee of Oversight and Government Reform on Wednesday.\n\n\u201cIt is important that each of our municipalities have the tools they need to fulfill their duties to their constituents.\u201d Hageman stated, \u201cI\u2019ve been working with Mayor Juarez on this issue to ensure that Mills residents are able to receive their mail, that no barriers exist for municipal operations, and that the census is accurate. The passage of the bill is a win for the people of Mills and for Wyoming as our municipalities continue to be beacons of excellence for those living within them, and I look forward to its consideration by the full House of Representatives.\u201d\n\nIn addition to its impact on mail service, lacking a unique ZIP Code puts public safety at risk with delayed emergency management service response times and further convoluted voter registration. H.R. 672 solves these challenges and allows for the accurate reflection of the boundaries of Mills addresses.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-one-big-beautiful-bill-act", "Hageman Votes for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act", "2025-05-22", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Hageman voted for, and the House passed, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This bill fulfills the mandate issued by the American people in November and delivers on President Trump\u2019s agenda by cutting taxes, securing the border, and unleashing American energy.\n\n\u201cIn November, commonsense was restored and the American people spoke with a clear voice \u2013 unleash American energy, secure the southern border, and restore the economy. Today, the House passed legislation to deliver on President Trump\u2019s promise. I worked diligently to ensure Wyoming\u2019s voice was reflected in this historic legislation, including: unleashing our coal industry, accessing more of our oil and gas, increasing timber production, repealing IRA green spending, eliminating costly Biden regulations, rescinding the taxation, regulation and registration of suppressors, and more,\u201d stated Rep. Hageman. \u201cWe also voted to prevent tax hikes on Wyomingites and our businesses, provided the resources needed to secure our border and stop the flow of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs into our country, and enacted critical spending reforms.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nBudget reconciliation allows for expedited consideration of certain tax, spending, and debt limit legislation and is the primary opportunity for this Republican majority to deliver for the American people. Key provisions of the bill which raise revenue and achieve budgetary savings include:\n\n- Enacts $1.6 trillion in mandatory savings\n\n- Ends the coal moratorium, reduces coal royalty rates, and mandates the Secretary of Interior to lease federal coal resources\n\n- Resumes quarterly oil and gas leases, reversing Biden\u2019s anti-energy policies\n\n- Requires BLM and USFS to increase timber production by 25% and to offer a certain number of 20-year contracts to better manage our forests\n\n- Establishes a fee structure for aliens who seek to file immigration-related applications and processes, ensuring the cost of immigration benefits are not subsidized by American taxpayers\n\n- Provides funding for at least one million annual removals, 10,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, and detention capacity sufficient to maintain an average daily population of at least 100,000 aliens\n\n- Builds 701 miles of the border wall\n\n- Permanently extends of the 2017 Trump tax cuts, avoiding a 24% tax hike\n\n- Eliminates waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid through work requirements and tightening eligibility, helping remove 1.4 million illegal aliens from the program\n\n- Increases Medicaid State Directed Payments for states like Wyoming that have not expanded Medicaid\n\n- Repeals and rescinds Inflation Reduction Act climate change spending programs\n\n- Funds President Trump\u2019s Golden Dome missile defense of our country\n\n- Ends blue state use of Medicaid to provide healthcare to illegal aliens\n\n- Increases the Death Tax exemption and makes such changes permanent\n\n- Eliminates funding for Planned Parenthood\n\n- Prohibits Medicaid from funding transgender surgeries for minors and adults\n\n- Makes permanent the doubled child tax credit and closes loopholes allowing illegal aliens to receive the credit\n\n- Imposes a registration fee on electric vehicles and hybrid cars to deposit into the Highway Trust Fund to create parity with gas powered cars", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-joins-wyoming-law-enforcement-officers-honor-officer-nevada-krinkee", "Hageman Joins Wyoming Law Enforcement Officers to Honor Officer Nevada Krinkee of Sheridan", "2025-05-14", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 This week Congresswoman Hageman joined Law Enforcement Officers from across Wyoming in the nation\u2019s capital to honor the life of Seargent Nevada Krinkee from Sheridan, WY.\n\n\u201cI am humbled to take a moment to recognize Seargent Nevada Krinkee. His death shook our state and law enforcement community to the core and left his family without a father and a husband. Seargent Krinkee is an example of someone who selflessly served his country, both in the U.S. Army and as a Sheridan police officer. His life will be remembered in Wyoming for generations.\u201d Hageman stated, \u201cHe was a man of honor and integrity and serves as an example to all of us of living a life for the betterment of others. This week was a particularly special opportunity to join with some of Seargent Krinkee\u2019s colleagues and to ensure his name is ever etched in our hearts and on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. I encourage all of Wyoming to take a moment to visit the memorial when you have the opportunity and, when you do, to pray for the perseverance and peace of mind for his wife and young daughter.\u201d\n\nNational Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America\u2019s law enforcement community and is taking place May 11-17th, 2025.\n\nPictured above: The Wyoming Delegation with the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police Executive Board.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagemans-bill-protect-upper-colorado-river-basin-fund-passes-house", "Hageman\u2019s Bill to Protect the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund Passes House of Representatives", "2025-05-13", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman\u2019s bill requiring the Bureau of Reclamation and Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) to analyze the economic consequences that bypass flows at Glen Canyon Dam have had on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund, passed the House of Representatives earlier today.\n\nRepresentative Hageman stated, \u201cOur water and energy-producing infrastructure must be protected. America needs more hydropower, not less of it. Reducing hydropower generation is counterintuitive and my bill addresses that by keeping the Basin Fund intact as a short-term means ensuring operating, maintenance and other expenses are paid so that this dispatchable and reliable energy source remains viable for everyone dependent on this supply.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s Colorado River Long Term Experimental Management Plan SEIS Record of Decision (ROD) was signed on July 5, 2024, with Reclamation implementation beginning just three days later, on July 8. The ROD calls for bypass flows at Glen Canyon Dam, meaning higher flows to combat the presence of predatory smallmouth bass that threaten the federally protected humpback chub. These higher flows bypass hydropower generators in order to cool the river temperature below the dam to attempt to disrupt smallmouth bass downstream.\n\nThe lost hydropower generation must be replaced with power purchased on the open market at more expensive prices during the middle of summer peak electricity demand. The WAPA makes these purchases from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund, which is financed by power revenues; or, in other words, it is customer funded.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagemans-expedited-appeals-review-act-passes-house-representatives", "Hageman\u2019s Expedited Appeals Review Act Passes the House of Representatives", "2025-05-13", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s Expedited Appeals Review Act (EARA) passed the House of Representatives. The bill will provide those individuals and businesses appealing before the Department of the Interior\u2019s Board of Land Appeals (IBLA) the opportunity to file for an expedited review so they can quickly go to court in front of a neutral arbiter.\n\nUnder current law, challengers of an agency decision within the Department of Interior (DOI), must appeal to the IBLA, an administrative court that is also housed within the DOI itself. The use of administrative courts poses a variety of constitutional issues, including in relation to the separation of powers, as the agencies who adopt the regulations then pursue enforcement of them through their own in-house court system, such as the IBLA. This system tips the scale in favor of the agency who enjoy outsized success before their own courts, with the DOI winning 98% of the challenges that are filed before the IBLA and decided on the merits.\n\n\u201cAfter spending three decades practicing law and witnessing cases argued before agency-appointed judges on numerous occasions, and then being forced to wait as the IBLA delayed issuing a decision, it is fulfilling to see this bill to move forward,\u201d Hageman stated. \u201cThe government works for the people, not the other way around. The EARA creates an alternative path for expedited review, allowing stakeholders to request an accelerated decision of their appeals within six months of the request. It gives parties the opportunity to expedite the process and pursue an impartial route in circumstances where the IBLA is failing to timely address matters under its review.\u201d\n\nHouse Natural Resource Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) said in support of the bill, \u201cAs of today, there are more than 650 backlogged appeals before the Interior Board of Land Appeals, some a decade old. Ms. Hageman\u2019s bill will revive the process and ensure appellants get their day in court by requiring the board to issue final decisions in a timely manner. I thank her for her work on this bill.\u201d\n\nThe Expedited Appeals Review Act ensures that if IBLA fails to make a decision within 18 months of the appeal being filed, the applicant can demand an expedited review. The IBLA then has six months to resolve the case. Failure to do so allows for the non-agency party to proceed to an Article III district court where they will be granted the opportunity to conduct discovery and develop the administrative record.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe IBLA is a regulatorily constructed, pseudo-judicial, administrative court within the Department of the Interior. It oversees appeals of agency actions, including those from the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Office of Natural Resources Revenue, and Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.\n\nThe IBLA currently has a backlog of over 650 pending appeals dating back to 2014. The IBLA receives, on average, 290 appeals per fiscal year. Of those cases that are not resolved on jurisdictional or procedural grounds, only 2 percent are decided in favor of the appellant.\n\nDuring an appeal, the agency establishes the administrative record. Frequently, the record is heavily redacted and purposefully excludes documents that favor the appellant. In fact, IBLA judges have explicitly found that the Department compiled administrative records in bad faith and in a biased manner.\n\nAs a member of the House Judiciary Committee, last year Rep. Hageman spearheaded an oversight hearing titled \u201cReining in the Administrative State: Agency Adjudication and Other Agency Action\u201d which exposed the unconstitutionality of administrative courts. She has also introduced the Seventh Amendment Restoration Act to enact broader reforms for all administrative courts.\n\nPrior to taking office as Wyoming\u2019s lone congressional member, Harriet Hageman was an attorney defending individuals and entities against government agencies, winning cases against several of the agencies that are within the Department of Interior.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-no-student-visas-sanctuary-cities-act", "CONGRESSWOMAN HAGEMAN INTRODUCES NO STUDENT VISAS FOR SANCTUARY CITIES ACT", "2025-05-07", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Earlier today Congresswoman Hageman introduced the No Student Visas for Sanctuary Cities Act, an action which will hold sanctuary cities accountable for their violation of federal law and for their aiding of illegal aliens. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit student visas for educational institutions in sanctuary jurisdictions.\n\n\"Leftist proponents of open borders, or no borders at all, have infiltrated many of our states, cities, and counties and caused the so- called leaders within them to completely undermine the rule of law. Instead of protecting their citizens, sanctuary city officials have chosen those here unlawfully - many of them members of international cartels and other transnational criminal organizations - over their constituents.\u201d She stated. \u201cProhibiting student visas is an accountability measure to pressure obstructors of justice to take action in complying with the rules set forth by Congressional representatives of the American people.\u201d\n\nOriginal co-sponsors of the bill include Brandon Gill (TX-26), Paul Gosar, (AZ-9), and Troy Nehls, (TX-22).\n\nThis legislation fortifies the President\u2019s Executive Order issued last week holding sanctuary cities liable for obstruction of justice.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hagemans-house-natural-resource-committee-sets-america-path-increased-energy", "HAGEMAN\u2019S HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE SETS AMERICA ON A PATH OF INCREASED ENERGY AND MINERAL PRODUCTION AND WORKS TO BLOCK THE BUFFALO AND ROCK SPRINGS RMPs", "2025-05-07", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 In a House Natural Resource Committee markup yesterday, as part of the budget reconciliation process, Congresswoman Hageman worked with her colleagues to generate $18.5 billion in revenue for the United States by bolstering the extraction of energy and mineral resources in states like Wyoming. Now passed by the Committee, the next step is consideration by the Budget Committee.\n\n\u201cAmerica is $36 trillion and counting in debt, and Congressional Republicans are working to reconcile the budget to advance reforms which put us back on the right track. Wyoming can generate extensive revenues through our rich energy portfolio, but has long been stifled by bad actors peddling a crazed \u2018green energy\u2019 political agenda rather than leveraging our energy capital to better the lives of everyday Americans. Through this markup, we are answering President Trump\u2019s call to unleash American energy through a litany of proposals that will mandate oil, gas, and coal leasing, lower coal royalty rates to pre-Inflation Reduction Act levels, promote federal mineral leasing, mandate coal lease sales and stipulate the requirements for such lease sales, roll-back the federal coal moratorium, and more.\u201d Hageman said, \u201cIncluded in this package, of incredibly high importance to Wyomingites, is the prohibition of the implementation of the Buffalo and Rock Springs Resource Management Plans.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Hageman worked with local County Commissioners from across Wyoming who submitted letters expressing the disparate impact of the Resource Management Plans on their counties and the communities within. Hageman delivered the letters to the Committee as part of the hearing and to serve as direct evidence from her constituents that this action must take place.\n\nShe concluded, \"I could not be more proud of my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee who took a stand today to allow for a more prosperous tomorrow. Our future is promising and by getting government out of the way, we can expect affordable, reliable and dispatchable energy resources and a robust mineral portfolio \u2013 mined right here in America \u2013 long into the future.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-selected-green-and-gold-congressional-aide-program", "Harriet Hageman Selected for the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program", "2025-05-05", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Hageman's office has been selected for the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program. The program offers eligible veterans, Gold Star Families, and active-duty spouses a two-year paid fellowship within the U.S. House of Representatives with a goal to provide hands-on experience and professional exposure, expanding career prospects for participants.\n\n\u201cWyoming has an incredible veteran population, and my office serves as a resource to assist them with receiving their benefits and ensuring our active military and veteran community are well represented in Congress. It's important that we honor our service members with Congressional assistance provided by someone who understands their needs due to personal experience and this program will do just that.\" Representative Hageman stated, \"I am pleased to be working with the House of Representatives to help ensure veterans and military personnel living in Wyoming have access to our federal government and the care and services they have earned.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-join-trump-administration-officials-press-conference-support", "Harriet Hageman to Join Trump Administration Officials For a Press Conference in Support of the Maude Family Upon USDA Announcing Criminal Charges Dropped", "2025-04-29", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Hageman will join U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Attorney General Pam Bondi, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Krisi Noem and Charles and Heather Maude on Wednesday, April 30th following the USDA\u2019s announcement to drop criminal charges against the ranching family.\n\nCharles Maude and his wife Heather, who is a Wyoming native, were served with separate federal grand jury indictments on June 24, 2024 for alleged theft of government property. The Maudes, like many ag producers in very similar situations, had a portion of federal grasslands that has been incorporated in their ranching operation since the early 1900\u2019s which was the focus of the dispute.\n\nThis is the culmination of a case that will set precedent for the relationship between the federal land-management agencies and their agricultural partners moving forward.\n\nWHAT: Press conference in support of Maude family following announcement that U.S. government has dropped all criminal charges against the family.\n\nWHEN: Wednesday, April 30th, 7:00am MT/9:00am ET.\n\nWHERE: The livestream link is here: www.usda.gov/live\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:06:22Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-visits-sheridan-va-house-veterans-affairs-committee", "Congresswoman Hageman Visits Sheridan VA with House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee", "2025-04-24", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Sheridan, WY \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman and her team joined staff members of the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee for an oversight visit to the Sheridan Veterans\u2019 Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) to review veteran care, facility conditions, and the implementation of recent reforms aimed at improving outcomes for Wyoming veterans.\n\nThis visit was driven by multiple concerning reports received by Rep. Hageman\u2019s office indicating that the Sheridan VAMC was not fulfilling its mission with transparency, efficiency, and accountability.\n\n\u201cOur Wyoming veterans are incredibly important to me, to their communities, and to our state as a whole. It is of utmost importance that we give these men and women the medical care that is due them,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cI have had numerous constituents reach out to me with legitimate concerns around their treatment at the Sheridan VA, and after gathering substantial information, those concerns culminated with today's visit. My advocacy for veterans will continue well past today, and I will work with my team, the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, and local stakeholders to ensure that our veterans receive the care they deserve.\u201d\n\nThe visit included meetings with local service providers and staff on issues ranging from mental health services to claims processing and facility modernization needs.\n\nThe visit reflects Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s ongoing commitment to protecting those who wore the uniform and ensuring federal agencies operate with the accountability and urgency our veterans deserve. There are over 45,000 veterans in Wyoming, and Congresswoman Hageman will continue to advocate for them all.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hagemans-statement-budget-resolution-vote", "Congresswoman Hageman's Statement on the Budget Resolution Vote", "2025-04-10", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 \u201cVoters gave us a mandate to act on the America First Agenda, and reconciliation is key to delivering on the promises that we made. Before deciding to vote in favor of this budget, I met with President Trump to discuss Wyoming\u2019s priorities in relation to the budget process, and we are in agreement on the best path to implement lasting change. I voted today to move forward in the budget reconciliation process, because this will allow us to draft legislation to pursue those priorities and pass laws that will benefit not only Wyoming, but the country as a whole. We\u2019re building a stronger future where energy independence, economic freedom, and American values thrive,\u201d said Rep. Hageman.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-champions-conservation-easement-reform", "Congresswoman Hageman Champions Conservation Easement Reform", "2025-04-09", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Congresswomen Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), introduced the Landowner Easement Rights Act. This bill would prohibit the Department of the Interior (DOI) from entering into new conservation easements exceeding 30 years and empower landowners to renegotiate terms, renew agreements, or buy back conservation easements at fair market value. This does not prevent Americans from entering into conservation easements or force them to renegotiate easements they wish to continue, but instead provides optionality to those seeking to change their agreements, an option not currently available.\n\n\u201cUnder our current system of perpetual conservation easements, the devil is in the details. Americans seeking new means of conservation and financial returns on their land enter conservation easements and soon discover they\u2019ve ceded some of their most important private property rights, including development rights and management decisions, to third parties who increasingly work more as government agents than with the landowner. Intergenerational land use restrictions can cause serious problems with little to no recourse. This bill ends the current policy and allows a landowner to enter into time-limited conservation easements, thereby ensuring that each generation can make decisions regarding their property,\u201d said Rep. Hageman.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota landowners are among the best stewards of our natural resources, and they don\u2019t need the federal government locking up their land forever,\u201d Rep. Fedorchak said. \u201cEasements shouldn't last multiple generations. This bill restores balance, gives landowners flexibility, and allows them the freedom to reassess, renegotiate, and reclaim control over their property. Conservation should be a partnership, not a one-sided permanent restriction.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo one has the right to permanently impair the property rights of future generations, but that is exactly the role forever conservation easements play,\u201d said Margaret Byfield, Executive Director of American Stewards for Liberty.\u201cRep. Hageman and Fedorchak\u2019s Landowners Easement Rights Act limit the easements held by the Department of the Interior to 30 years. This is a vital step in making the property rights whole again and reducing the stranglehold the federal government has over landowners. It is not our right to tell future generations what they can and cannot do with their land.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nConservation easements are legal agreements which allow landowners to retain and use their property but permanently remove development rights to achieve conservation priorities and in exchange for certain tax benefits. Most landowners are told of the incentives when entering into the agreement but not their downside, namely the loss of private property rights, the lack of productive development from the land, and the inability to change the land use in the future. Additionally, the third parties which manage the easement act more in concert with the government and its restrictive land management priorities rather than that of the owner. Easements also reduce local revenue and can increase dependency on the federal government.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-applauds-president-trumps-executive-order-coal", "Congresswoman Hageman Applauds President Trump\u2019s Executive Order on Coal", "2025-04-08", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, President Trump issued Reinvigorating America\u2019s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry, a massive win for Wyoming coal. Rep. Hageman is a champion for Wyoming coal in Congress, serving as co-chair of the Coal Caucus and spearheading legislation to overturn the Buffalo RMP and increase coal leasing in the Powder River Basin. These policies and more are included in the President\u2019s order, fulfilling his promise to unleash American energy and bolster our prosperity.\n\n\u201cCoal is the energy of the future \u2013 Wyoming understands that, and so does President Trump. This is yet another promise made and delivered from President Trump, and one which rightly recognizes that coal is key to powering the great American comeback. Decades of dystopian environmental policies manifested in the Obama and Biden presidencies, the Inflation Reduction Act, and more, all designed to shutter Wyoming and decrease the affordability and reliability of American power. I do not believe that the role of the federal government is to force despair on its people, and neither does President Trump. Today is a win for Wyoming and a win for America,\u201d said Rep. Hageman.\n\nThis executive order implements policy to maximize current coal mining operations and encourage new projects for generations to come. This includes streamlining coal leasing, providing royalty rate relief, prioritizing coal exports, designating metallurgical coal as a critical mineral, and expanding categorical exclusions for coal. This executive order is on top of actions already taken by President Trump to stave off coal power plant closures and nullify harmful Biden regulations.\n\nSince assuming office in 2023, Rep. Hageman has introduced legislation to terminate the Biden administration\u2019s Buffalo RMP revision, end the federal coal moratorium, and require leasing of federal coal reserves. As a member of the Natural Resources Committee, she is also working to include coal policy derived from her bills and the President\u2019s executive order in the budget reconciliation process.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-plans-future-events-be-held-virtually-because-democrat-threats-0", "Hageman Plans Future Events to Be Held Virtually Because of Democrat Threats of Violence", "2025-03-25", "2025", "2025-03", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) today announced her office is changing the way town hall meetings with constituents are conducted, at least in the short-term, based on recent incidents at public events, credible threats to Hageman, and the related national outbursts of politically motivated violence and attempts at intimidation. Until now, Hageman has held town hall meetings in person in public venues, but that will shift to tele-town halls or virtual settings until it is safer for all Wyomingites. Hageman had previously announced town hall meetings on March 28 in Cheyenne and March 29 in Torrington, both will now be held via tele town hall at the same date and times as previously announced. Laramie County residents may sign up here and Goshen County residents may sign up here.\n\nSince running for Congress in 2022, Hageman has held 75 in-person town halls, with at least three occurring in each of Wyoming\u2019s 23 counties. Over that time, 73 of those meetings have occurred without incident, even though there has been spirited discussion with constituents at each one. In the past week, however, one town hall erupted in chaos fomented by activists, resulting in tense confrontations that threatened to spiral out of control.\n\nAt a town hall in Laramie on March 19, hundreds of protestors organized by the local Albany County Democratic Party and national influencers made such consistent and sustained disruptions that \u201cshouts, boos and explicit language filled the theater,\u201d according to local news coverage.\n\nBecause of the events in Laramie, more than 20 officers from multiple agencies were assigned to keep the peace at a town hall in Wheatland the next day on March 20. Despite the law enforcement presence, an attendee followed Hageman leaving the venue and initiated a physical confrontation with staff, into which local police were forced to intervene. Hageman also reported that staff in her Washington, D.C. and Wyoming offices have received numerous, credible threatening phone calls and emails, currently being investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies.\n\n\u201cI thank our wonderful law enforcement community for their willingness to support the public and myself while participating in our government process. It has become apparent, however, that the continuation of in-person town halls will be a drain on our local resources due to safety concerns for attendees,\u201d said Hageman.\n\nWhile the organized protests in Wyoming are jeopardizing the safety of members of the community, national Democratic Party leaders continue to encourage public eruptions and interruptions of what can be described as civil unrest, at best, or domestic terrorism, at worst.\n\nThe Democratic Minority Leader in the Senate, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), has not been subtle about the party\u2019s plans to try to use public events as forums for intimidation.\n\n\u201cWe have people going into Republican districts and going after these Republicans who are voting for [the Trump agenda],\u201d he said on PBS Newshour. \u201cAnd forcing them to either change their vote or face the consequences.\u201d\n\nThere have been many documented incidents of politically motivated firebombing or other vandalism at Tesla dealerships, both in the U.S. and in other countries. Also, disturbingly, there has been a dramatic increase in incidents of \u201cswatting\u201d aimed at conservative media figures or notable Republicans. Swatting is the terroristic practice of calling in false police reports of a domestic hostage situation, a potential murder-suicide crisis, or other public safety emergencies, in order to draw an armed law enforcement response to an otherwise peaceful and unsuspecting residence. In such swatting situations, the potential for gunfire and harm to innocent citizens or law enforcement officers is extremely high. An incident at Hageman\u2019s Cheyenne home in the last week confirms that she is the target of this national trend.\n\nHageman further explained why she is making changes to the town hall format.\n\n\u201cAs the saying goes, \u2018This is why we can\u2019t have nice things,\u2019\u201d said Hageman. \u201cI am proud of my record of holding dozens and dozens of town halls \u2013 75 of them in just three years, at least three times in each of Wyoming\u2019s 23 counties. And the only times we have had any problems with safety have been at two of the six held in the last week.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s no secret that I am willing to engage with citizens on any topic, in any place. But I draw the line when organized protestors intentionally create confrontation and chaos, escalating tensions to a point where violence seems inevitable,\u201d Hageman continued. \u201cIt\u2019s not safe for the peaceful citizens who want to come out to speak to their elected representative face to face. It\u2019s not safe for attendees, it\u2019s not safe for law enforcement, and it doesn\u2019t do anything to encourage a meaningful dialogue at all.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor the time being, our town halls will be conducted in a safe virtual environment or in a tele-town hall format, until such time as it seems safe to resume in-person events,\u201d Hageman concluded. \u201cAnd because of that, I am formally calling on Sen. Schumer and his leadership counterpart in the House, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, to denounce their party\u2019s organized disruptors and crime. A failure to do so will only further confirm that the left\u2019s radical tactics are no longer on the fringe but the mainstay of the Democratic party and prove once again their disdain for the First Amendment and legitimate political discourse. It is time for them to demand that their partisans stop threatening and intimidating people and causing actual violence before someone gets seriously injured or killed.\u201d\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-bill-protect-rural-postal-facilities", "Hageman Introduces Bill to Protect Rural Postal Facilities", "2025-02-21", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), introduced the Postal Processing Protection Act to require the United States Postal Service (USPS) to follow the same standards for closing or consolidating sorting, distribution, or processing facilities as it does for storefront post offices under existing law. Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) are leading the Senate version of the bill.\n\nUnder this bill, if USPS moves forward with such a closure or consolidation, it must notify the affected community and provide the reasoning behind its decision. Additionally, USPS would be required to wait at least 60 days after notification before proceeding, allowing those impacted to appeal the closure to the Postal Regulatory Commission, which would have up to 120 days to review the appeal.\n\n\"Without these protections, USPS can arbitrarily close or consolidate processing and distribution centers, leaving rural communities\u2014like so many in Wyoming\u2014dependent on facilities in distant cities outside their state,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman. \u201cSuch closures threaten the timely and secure delivery of mail, including election mail and life-saving medications, and disrupt local jobs.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Postal Processing Protection Act stands as a crucial safeguard, ensuring that mail processing centers remain to serve our communities nationwide,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cBy preserving these centers and examining the consequences of their potential closures, we uphold the continuity of essential services, mitigate the far-reaching consequences of their elimination, and alleviate the burden on an already strained postal service. It\u2019s a measure that not only preserves efficiency but also reinforces the interconnectedness of each and every community throughout the country. I am proud to introduce the bipartisan Postal Processing Protection Act alongside Congresswoman Hageman and look forward to working together to avoid fractures in the postal service delivery network by first studying the effects of closing or consolidating these processing and shipping facilities.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-legislation-reinforce-parental-rights-education", "Hageman Introduces Legislation to Reinforce Parental Rights in Education", "2025-02-20", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswomen Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced the Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act to provide parents with clear and timely information about their children\u2019s education and require direct parental consent for certain school activities.\n\nCurrent law requires schools to notify parents annually about activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal student information, as well as surveys containing sensitive questions or non-emergency, invasive physical examinations, but many districts ignore these requirements. This bill enhances enforcement of existing law by requiring additional notification and written parental consent at least two weeks before a child participates in any such activities.\n\nRepresentative Hageman stated, \u201cParents have a fundamental right to be actively involved in their children\u2019s education and privacy. Yet, too often, that right is undermined by school officials who exclude parents. While most teachers are dedicated professionals, activist bureaucrats continue to push their leftist agendas on children and sideline families. This bill empowers parents to stay informed and engaged in decisions about their children\u2019s education and personal data.\u201d\n\n\"Rep. Hageman's Parental Oversight and Transparency Act puts much-needed teeth on the Pupil Protection Rights Amendment (PPRA). Schools too often forget to give parents proper notification about potentially invasive surveys given to their children during the school day. This bill ensures parents are provided with a timely notice and are given enough time to review materials before they are administered, allowing parents to opt their children out of intrusive or divisive surveys. Parents Defending Education Action is proud to endorse this bill.\" \u2013 Parents Defending Education Action\n\n\u201cWe are grateful to Rep. Hageman and Rep. Miller for introducing the Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act,\u201d said Meg Kilgannon, Senior Fellow for Education Studies at the Family Resource Council. \u201cWith more and more health interventions being delivered at schools, it\u2019s vital that whether or not we support those interventions on the whole, every time they are delivered it is with full parental consent. Parents are the primary educators and guardians of their children. Authority delegated by parents to a school for teaching a child should never be assumed to extend to matters of health and wellness. This bill upholds and strengthens this basic truth by ensuring proper parental consent is obtained before their child is involved in activities such as non-emergency physical examinations and screenings.\u201d\n\nRepublicans are committed to making parental rights a legislative priority and ensuring educational transparency remains at the forefront of legislative efforts.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-inform-act-improve-usps-transparency", "Hageman Introduces the INFORM Act to Improve USPS Transparency", "2025-02-12", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, alongside Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME), introduced the Instituting Notification Formalities on Reorganizing Mail (INFORM) Act of 2025 to improve transparency and accountability within USPS. This bill responds to USPS\u2019s failure to properly notify customers about significant reforms under its Delivering for America (DFA) Plan which has exacerbated delays and increased costs, particularly in rural areas. The INFORM Act enhances transparency by requiring USPS to post physical notices in affected post offices when requesting an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), ensuring the public is informed about proposed changes, impacts, timelines, and opportunities for input.\n\n\u201cI have heard from USPS employees and customers in Wyoming frustrated by postal service disruptions with no clear resolution in sight,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cThe Postal Regulatory Commission found that the Delivering for America plan would negatively impact Wyoming and other rural states, yet USPS continues to pursue these changes without properly informing the public. One glaring example from the Advisory Opinion reveals that mail sent from central to western Wyoming would be diverted through four processing facilities in three different states, causing substantial delays. When mail service is disrupted, USPS customers\u2014who rely on it for everything from prescription medications to business operations\u2014deserve clear and timely notice. This bill helps protect Americans from being blindsided by future reforms.\u201d\n\n\u201cOver several years, Mainers have been blindsided by proposed changes to postal operations that would undermine service and delivery times, particularly in rural Maine,\u201d said Rep. Golden. \u201cUSPS is slow to respond to questions from the public, routinely refuses to share information, and gives short notice of new proposals or public comment deadlines. Mainers, through great effort, have nonetheless successfully fought off closures and consolidation, but it shouldn\u2019t be this hard. I am happy to work with Rep. Hageman on the INFORM Act, to bring greater transparency and give the pubic more opportunities to speak up and be heard.\u201d\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/western-lawmakers-urge-president-trump-delist-grizzly-bears", "Western Lawmakers Urge President Trump Delist Grizzly Bears", "2025-02-07", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Ryan Zinke (R-MT), and Troy Downing (R-MT), urged President Trump and Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum to reverse a last-minute Biden Administration policy proposal to reclassify grizzly populations into a single Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and its decision to deny Wyoming and Montana\u2019s petitions to delist grizzlies in the Greater Yellowstone (GYE) and Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE). Creating a single DPS that spans all six grizzly bear recovery areas\u2014covering nearly all of Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming\u2014undermines species revitalization efforts and endangers communities affected by exploding grizzly populations. The letter ultimately calls on the current administration to return management of recovered grizzly populations to state wildlife agencies, where it rightfully belongs.\n\n\u201cInstead of celebrating one of the greatest conservation success stories in American history, states were punished for doing their job too well,\u201d Rep. Hageman stated. \u201cThe previous administration\u2019s agenda-driven reasoning against delisting the grizzly is absurd: because grizzlies have expanded beyond their designated recovery zones, they supposedly cannot be delisted. My colleagues and I are optimistic that President Trump's administration will restore sensibility by delisting the grizzly bear and returning management to state control.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Area have fully recovered, just ask the wildlife experts and locals who see it firsthand every day,\u201d Rep. Zinke said. \u201cCongresswoman Hagaman and I are asking Secretary Burgum to recognize this conservation win and return management of grizzlies back to the states. At this point, ESA protection for the grizzly is about government control of land and resources, not about true conservation. If we are managing populations based on science, instead of a radical green agenda, the grizzly would have been delisted decades ago. \u201d\n\n\u201cI was very disappointed in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service\u2019s proposed rule revising the Endangered Species Act listing for grizzly bears,\u201d said Rep. Downing. \u201cMontanans, especially our farmers and ranchers, are acutely aware of the harm that grizzly bears pose to communities around the state. I was proud to join this effort urging President Trump and Secretary Burgum to scrap the proposal and applaud Rep. Hageman for leading the charge.\u201d\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-legislation-bolster-gun-industry-protections-against", "Hageman Introduces Legislation to Bolster Gun Industry Protections Against Politically Motivated Lawsuits", "2025-02-06", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) Federal Jurisdiction Act, and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is introducing the Senate companion bill. This legislation strengthens legal defenses against frivolous lawsuits aimed at bankrupting gun makers and undermining constitutional freedoms. Amending the PLCAA will ensure firearm manufacturers can remove cases to federal court, while also providing for fair legal proceedings and more consistent application of procedural rules.\n\nRep. Hageman stated, \u201cAnti-Second Amendment activists have long used lawfare as a weapon to attack our constitutional rights. Throughout my time in Congress, I\u2019ve consistently defended law-abiding gunowners. This legislation reinforces my commitment by ensuring radical gun-control advocates cannot hurt firearm manufactures by filing politically motivated cases in state courts.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe PLCAA was enacted in 2005 to shield gun manufacturers and dealers from liability when their legally made and sold products are later misused in crimes. However, due to a loophole in federal law, these cases often remain stuck in activist-run state courts rather than being moved to a more neutral federal venue.\n\nRight now, because the PLCAA does not include a clear path for removal to federal court, defendants (gun manufacturers) must rely on the federal question jurisdiction statute which is subject to the \u201cwell-pled complaint rule.\u201d This rule limits removal to federal court by requiring that the legal grounds for removal be apparent in the plaintiff\u2019s (anti-gun activists) complaint\u2014completely ignoring the fact that the defendant\u2019s legal rights under the PLCAA should allow them to seek a fairer venue. This enables state attorneys general to deliberately craft lawsuits to evade federal jurisdiction, ensuring these cases stay in courts where they can manipulate the system to advance their gun control agenda.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/anti-woke-caucus-calls-transparency-department-education-spending", "Anti-Woke Caucus Calls for Transparency in Department of Education Spending", "2025-02-03", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC\u2014Congresswoman Harriet Hageman and the Anti-Woke Caucus sent Acting Secretary of Education Denise Carter a letter identifying wasteful and divisive federal education programs that misallocated over $1 billion toward radical ideological programs including DEI initiatives, Critical Race Theory, and other race-based education schemes. Among the most egregious examples, the Department of Education awarded millions for racially exclusive teacher recruitment programs and \u201cequity-centered\u201d curriculum development that prioritizes ideology over academic excellence, exclusionary professional development training, and \u201csocial-emotional\u201d learning instead of hard skills.\n\n\u201cMy colleagues and I urge Acting Secretary Carter to take immediate action in examining these harmful DEI programs and redirecting federal education funding toward policies that benefit all students,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cI applaud President Trump\u2019s swift action to halt the reckless DEI programs that have plagued federal agencies for far too long, especially when it comes to educating our children. The Anti-Woke Caucus will continue to support President Trump\u2019s efforts to scale back wasteful, counterproductive federal programs.\u201d\n\nNicki Neily, Executive Director, Parents Defending Education Action, stated, \u201cHe who pays the piper calls the tune\u2014and for the past four years, states, districts, and universities got the message loud and clear, submitting grant proposals that prioritized race-centered programming rather than addressing the needs of all students. This poison was encouraged by the Biden Administration from day one, and we are now seeing the results of this fiscal mismanagement through the most recent NAEP scores. America betrayed a generation of children who can barely read and write because activists and bureaucrats chose to fund DEI over ABCs, and as a country we will be grappling with this fallout for decades to come.\u201d\n\nOther signees from the Caucus include Representatives Glenn Grothman, Barry Moore, Josh Brecheen, Paul Gosar, Troy Nehls, and Lauren Boebert.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:38:04Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-attends-president-trumps-signing-laken-riley-act-law", "Congresswoman Hageman Attends President Trump's Signing of the Laken Riley Act into Law", "2025-01-29", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman stood alongside President Trump as he signed the Laken Riley Act into law. The signing marked a first step in the efforts to codify border security, and Congresswoman Hageman\u2019s presence reflects her leadership and dedication to safeguarding the country.\n\n\u201cThe deaths of Laken Riley, Sarah Root, and countless others are an unnecessary and heartbreaking loss, and this is how we honor their memory,\u201d said Congresswoman Hageman. \u201cThis legislation gives our state and federal law enforcement the tools they need to ensure criminal illegal aliens are detained and not given the opportunity to commit additional crimes. The American people demanded action on immigration, and this legislation is the first of many that will deliver on that promise. I am honored to stand with the President as he signs this bill into law and gives voice to the victims and their families who have suffered unspeakable loss as a result of the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s horrific border policies.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Laken Riley Act:\n\nLaken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student murdered by an illegal alien on the University of Georgia\u2019s campus on February 22, 2024.\n\nThis legislation requires ICE to issue detainers and take custody of illegal aliens who committed theft, burglary, larceny, shoplifting, assault a law enforcement officer, or a crime that resulted in death or serious bodily injury to another person so they cannot commit additional crimes.\n\nIt also allows state attorneys general to sue the Secretary of Homeland Security for injunctive relief if immigration actions harm their state or citizens.\n\nSarah\u2019s Law:\n\nSarah Root was struck and killed by an illegal immigrant driving with a BAC more than three times over the legal limit.\n\nHer killer was released on bond and never seen again due to a loophole in federal law.\n\nThis legislation closes the loophole that allowed her killer to avoid ICE detention.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-champions-private-property-rights-against-federal-intrusion", "Hageman Champions Private Property Rights Against Federal Intrusion", "2025-01-28", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC\u2014 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman reintroduced the No Net Gain in Federal Lands Act, the PASTURES Act, and legislation to repeal the SUSTAINS Act to protect Wyoming\u2019s landowners and preserve the fundamental constitutional right to own and manage private property. Hageman is pushing back against federal expansion and ensuring that land management decisions are returned to the hands of the people where they belong. By prioritizing private property rights and local control, Hageman\u2019s legislation seeks to empower Wyoming landowners, provide more certainty for our communities, and safeguard our livelihoods as intended by the founders.\n\nThe No Net Gain in Federal Lands Act stops the USDA and DOI from expanding federal land holdings without giving up a similar amount or value of acreage to the state. Hageman\u2019s second bill, the PASTURES Act, will shield landowners bordering federally leased land by requiring agencies to construct fences before enforcing trespassing penalties after sudden permit adjustments. Finally, her third bill repeals the SUSTAINS Act, a misguided Pelosi-backed piece of legislation that changes USDA conservation programs to advance the United Nations\u2019 natural capital accounting agenda on private lands.\n\n\u201cThe federal government already controls 640 million acres of land, along with a maintenance backlog of tens of billions of dollars, and I promise you they don\u2019t need any more,\u201d stated Rep. Hageman. \u201cI\u2019ve spent countless hours in court defending landowners from the feds and understand the compounding problems associated with federal land control. With Republican majorities now in Congress and President Trump in the White House, real change is within reach. We must block the USDA and DOI from expanding their real property empire, thereby protecting ranchers and innovators from federal overreach and the states from losing even more land to the federal behemoth. Private property is the foundation of our prosperity and freedom. The federal government has proven that it does a terrible job of managing the resources that it has, with catastrophic forest and prairie fires and insect and noxious weed infestations now being the new normal. It is time that we return to common sense by recognizing that expanding the federal estate\u2014either by operation of increased regulation or real property purchases\u2014does not serve the interests of the American public.\u201d\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-leads-legislative-efforts-unleash-wyoming-energy-and-fight-federal", "Hageman Leads Legislative Efforts to Unleash Wyoming Energy and Fight Federal Overreach", "2025-01-24", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC\u2014Congresswoman Harriet Hageman reintroduced a NEPA reform bill, the Expression of Interest Sensibility Act, and the Expedited Appeals Review Act protect Wyoming\u2019s energy industries and landowners. These bills are reintroductions which target federal regulations and administrative processes that stifle energy production, mineral leasing, and property rights essential to Wyoming\u2019s economy.\n\nThe first bill addresses agency abuses related to implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act, which is often weaponized against Wyoming\u2019s oil, gas, coal, and mineral industries. Hageman\u2019s bill ensures that these sectors receive the same expedited regulatory relief as other industries that are favored by the powers that be in D.C. The second bill reforms Expression of Interest fees under the Mineral Leasing Act to protect Wyoming operators from being forced to pay for leases the Bureau of Land Management refuses to issue. Finally, the third provides citizens and companies recourse to challenge the Department of Interior\u2019s administrative law courts and to pursue impartial resolution of disputes.\n\n\u201cEnergy independence is the backbone of America, and energy production is the backbone of Wyoming,\u201d stated Rep. Hageman. \u201cI am reintroducing these bills that are aligned with President Trump\u2019s vision for American energy dominance and to begin reversing the national energy emergency created by the former Biden Administration\u2019s relentless attacks on our legacy industries. In my decades as an attorney, I witnessed firsthand how federal bureaucratic overreach harms hardworking families and businesses. These bills will restore fairness, protect Wyoming\u2019s vital industries, and put the power back where it belongs\u2014in the hands of the people and their elected representatives.\u201d\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-calls-end-anti-rural-usps-policy", "Hageman Calls for End of Anti-Rural USPS Policy", "2025-01-23", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman signed a letter to President Trump, led by Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01), calling on the President to suspend the USPS\u2019s \u201cDelivering for America\u201d (DFA) plan, citing its harmful impact on rural and remote communities. Hageman and her colleagues expressed serious concerns over how key elements of the plan have created significant delays and inefficiencies, particularly for rural Americans who rely heavily on USPS for essential services.\n\n\u201cUSPS has a fundamental duty to serve all Americans, including and especially those in rural and remote areas,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cUnfortunately, the so-called \u2018Delivering for America\u2019 plan has resulted in substantial delays for U.S. citizens. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy failed in his responsibilities, creating unnecessary disruptions that hurt the very communities that depend on the USPS the most. We must hold the USPS accountable and ensure Wyoming receives the same reliable mail service as everyone else.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe DFA plan, introduced in 2021, was intended as a 10-year strategy to address USPS\u2019s financial challenges and operational inefficiencies. However, the plan\u2019s facility consolidations and the Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) initiative will disproportionately affect rural communities. Centralizing smaller processing facilities into regional hubs has resulted in mail being carried longer distances, sometimes across state lines, before being delivered locally, significantly delaying mail delivery timelines. The RTO, piloted in various locations nationwide, eliminated afternoon mail collection at post offices over 50 miles from these regional hubs resulting in worsened service performance in rural areas and increased costs by over $7.1 million, according to a report from the USPS Inspector General.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-reintroduces-legislation-slow-administrative-state", "Hageman Reintroduces Legislation to Slow the Administrative State", "2025-01-16", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman reintroduced the Regulatory Cooling Off Act, which amends the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) to slow the regulatory onslaught perpetrated against the American people by federal bureaucrats. By slowing down the rulemaking timeline, increasing transparency, and streamlining judicial relief, this bill aims to empower the American people rather than unelected officials.\n\n\u201cSince its passage in 1946, Congress has failed to substantially amend the APA, while also giving administrative agencies more power and resources,\u201d Congresswoman Hageman said. \u201cThis dynamic has created the administrative state we see today, one which can impose trillions in new regulatory costs without any congressional oversight. While there have been some recent victories, such as the overturning of Chevron deference, the American people will only see real relief if Congress acts and reclaims its authority as the people\u2019s representatives. The Regulatory Cooling Off Act takes this first step by slowing the administrative state and making it more accountable to the public, which opens our governing system for Congress to once again claim the mantle as the main drivers of national policy.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe APA establishes how the agencies make rules, adjudicate administrative litigation, and provide for judicial review. Because of quick timelines and unspecified constraints, the executive branch can quickly develop and enforce rules, even if it lacks authorization from Congress. President Biden imposed over $1.7 trillion in new federal regulatory costs, increasing the annual cost to comply with federal regulation to at least $2.117 trillion, which comes out to $15,788 annually per household.\n\nThe Regulatory Cooling Off Act slows the regulatory process itself by requiring the agencies to wait six months before enforcing any new regulations it develops. It extends timelines for public participation, forces the agencies to transparently provide all information the public needs to meaningfully engage with their government, and provides Americans challenging federal regulation with forum relief from activist courts that have historically backed the administrative state.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-legislation-protect-americans-right-civil-proceedings", "Hageman Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans\u2019 Right to Civil Proceedings", "2025-01-15", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced the Seventh Amendment Restoration Act which is designed to secure Americans\u2019 right to a jury trial as protection against federal agency use of administrative law courts (ALCs). Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission\u2019s (SEC) use of ALCs violated a defendant\u2019s right to a jury trial, and Rep. Hageman\u2019s legislation would further solidify this decision by requiring its government-wide applicability in response to the Biden-Harris Administration arguing otherwise.\n\n\u201cI spent decades in private practice representing Wyoming citizens and businesses against federal agencies who use their own internal courts to target the regulated community. Our Constitutional Republic is underpinned by the separation of powers, so no unit of government is law maker, judge, jury, and executioner. The modern executive branch, however, has found a way to create the law, enforce it, and then prosecute alleged violators before their ALCs. The right to a jury trial is so important that our Founders enumerated it as a grievance in the Declaration of Independence and then secured that right in the Seventh Amendment. Paired together, my legislation and the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling would secure this fundamental right across all federal agencies, thereby minimizing the threat of the modern administrative state,\u201d stated Rep. Hageman.\n\n\u201cRep. Hageman's Seventh Amendment Restoration Act would throw a lifeline to Americans stuck in the swamp of the agency court system. Her legislation represents a critical return to proper separation of powers by restoring the Article III branch's constitutional role and helping individuals reclaim their right to fair proceedings in an impartial court,\" said Stewart Whitson, Senior Director of Federal Affairs for the Foundation for Government Accountability.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees a jury trial in civil cases in federal court. In 1946, Congress passed the Administrative Procedure Act, creating the rulemaking process we know today and ALCs within the agencies to adjudicate disputes arising from alleged violations of agency created law. However, ALCs do not adhere to the same due process rules as Article III courts, and agencies have overwhelming success against Americans when adjudicating disputes before judges they hire and pay. Thirty-four federal departments and agencies have ALCs, but last year in SEC v. Jarkesy, the Supreme Court held that the SEC\u2019s use of ALCs violated jury trial rights. Since this ruling, the Biden-Harris Administration has tried to chip away at the relief the Court provided by attempting to narrow its scope to just the SEC. Rep. Hageman\u2019s legislation would rebuke this effort and confirm what every rational American knows\u2014that our rights secured in the Constitution are absolute.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-republicans-pass-bill-protect-womens-sports", "House Republicans Pass Bill to Protect Women\u2019s Sports", "2025-01-14", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 The Biden administration\u2019s effort to fundamentally rewrite the very meaning and purpose of Title IX would threaten the integrity and safety of women\u2019s sports nationwide by allowing men and boys to compete alongside women and girls. These actions have undermined decades of progress and robbed female athletes of fair competition and opportunity. From high school gymnasiums to collegiate arenas, anti-women policies endanger players and jeopardize hard-earned championship prospects. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, introduced by Representative Greg Steube (FL-17) and cosponsored by Congresswoman Hageman, will restore fairness to female athletics by establishing commonsense definitions for sports eligibility and deny federal funding to any organizations that violate these standards.\n\nCongresswoman Harriet Hageman voiced her support for this bill: \u201cAs one of the first generations to benefit from Title IX, I want all girls to have the same opportunity to safely participate in athletics. The ideological war on womanhood completely disregards biological facts, putting our daughters in danger on courts, fields, and tracks. This isn\u2019t progress\u2014it\u2019s insanity. The left\u2019s anti-woman agenda is a slap in the face to every female who has trained, sacrificed, and excelled in their sport and the generations who fought to give them that opportunity. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act is a commonsense solution to ensure fairness, safety, and respect for biological realities. Republicans will not back down in this fight to protect our daughters and their futures.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 establishes clear definitions for sports participation based on biological sex at birth. It prohibits federal funding for schools or athletic programs that allow biological males to compete in female categories. With Republican majorities in Congress and support from President Trump, this legislation is poised to defend the rights of women and girls across the nation.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-will-return-natural-resources-and-judiciary", "Hageman Will Return to Natural Resources and Judiciary", "2025-01-12", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Hageman will again serve on the House Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees for the 119th . Additionally, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced Hageman will serve as Chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries and as a member of the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee. These assignments place Hageman in key positions to address issues vital to Wyoming, including federal regulations on land use, energy production, and wildlife conservation. In these roles, she will amplify Wyoming\u2019s voice in Congress and ensure state interests are represented in federal policymaking.\n\n\u201cI am honored to serve on the Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees alongside Chairmen Westerman and Jordan, and I look forward to working with President Trump and my colleagues on committee to advance the will of the American people,\u201d Rep. Hageman continued. \u201cFederal regulators who have overstepped their bounds should consider this their warning: serious oversight is coming their way. It\u2019s time to rein in the bureaucrats, restore accountability, and put power back where it belongs\u2014in the hands of states and the people. Together, we will fight to protect Wyoming\u2019s interests and dismantle the federal overreach that has hurt hardworking Americans for far too long.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nIn Congress, committees oversee broad policy areas and set legislative priorities, while subcommittees focus on specific issues within those areas. Members draft, debate, and amend bills in subcommittees before advancing them to the full committee and then the House floor.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-coal-act-end-biden-administrations-war-coal", "Hageman Introduces COAL Act to End Biden Administration\u2019s War on Coal", "2025-01-11", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced the Combating Obstruction Against Leasing (COAL) Act to end the Biden Administration\u2019s attempt to end coal mining in America. The bill requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to promptly process coal lease applications, upholding federal obligations under the Mineral Leasing Act. Representatives Dan Meuser (PA-09) and Carol Miller (WV-01), fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Coal Caucus, cosponsored the bill as well.\n\n\u201cThe Biden Administration ideological assault on coal is crippling Wyoming\u2019s energy potential and setting our nation on a path to energy poverty,\u201d Congresswoman Hageman stated. \u201cThe COAL Act ensures the federal government fulfills its obligation to lease public resources fairly and efficiently. I am thrilled to work with the new Trump Administration to unleash America\u2019s full energy potential. This is a win for Wyoming, for the economy, and for the energy independence that makes America stronger and more secure.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Miller (WV-01), a cosponsor, said \u201cCoal is a powerful energy resource that keeps West Virginia and our country running, but the Biden administration has made it nearly impossible to obtain a permit to have a lease or mine. The Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act of 2025 requires the Department of Interior to take necessary steps to responsibly approve applications so companies can proceed with coal mining operations. For the United States to be energy dominant, we must increase our energy supply by allowing more permits and opportunities for extraction and mining.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nRadical eco-extremists spent four years and millions of dollars lobbying the Biden Administration, resulting in crippling anti-energy policies. This resulted in needless regulation and blatant sabotage of our energy industry. The COAL Act mandates the Department of the Interior to act on pending coal lease applications and grant necessary approvals for mining activities. Additionally, it nullifies Secretarial Order 3338, which sought to reevaluate and reform federal coal leasing policies, restoring certainty for Wyoming\u2019s and America\u2019s coal industry.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-reintroduces-legislation-delist-grizzly-bears", "Hageman Reintroduces Legislation to Delist Grizzly Bears", "2025-01-11", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced the reintroduction of the Grizzly Bear State Management Act, legislation that directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear from the endangered species list. This effort marks a bold step by Congress to counteract years of federal lethargy and wildlife policy dictated by special-interest lobbyists under the Biden Administration. The Grizzly Bear State Management Act will remove federal protections for the GYE grizzly and return management authority to Wyoming and other affected states. Grizzly bear delisting has been a consistent priority for Rep. Hageman, who also included language to delist the grizzly in the recently passed Interior Appropriations Act.\n\n\u201cFederal officials at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service, influenced by wildlife lobbyists, have disregarded recovery data and the unique needs of states like Wyoming for far too long,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cThe Greater Yellowstone Grizzly has far exceeded its recovery goals, yet Washington bureaucrats continue to obstruct delisting with needless delays and politicized decisions. These desk activists aren\u2019t the ones dealing with the realities of an overgrown grizzly population\u2014Wyoming families are. With the grizzly population exploding, we\u2019ve seen a troubling uptick in attacks on people, livestock, and property. Families shouldn\u2019t have to live in fear of grizzly bears rummaging through their trash or endangering their children. My legislation addresses the concerns of the people of Wyoming that are being ignored by Washington.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe GYE grizzly bear has been listed as \"threatened\" under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) since 1975. Its original recovery goal for Wyoming was set at 500 bears. Today, the population has more than doubled to 1,100 bears, far exceeding recovery benchmarks. Despite this success, federal agencies under the Biden Administration have delayed delisting for nearly two years, citing no factual basis for the decision. Rep. Hageman\u2019s legislation seeks to correct this and ensure that state expertise drive species management moving forward.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-blasts-fish-and-wildlife-service-new-grizzly-bear-delisting-policy", "Hageman Blasts Fish and Wildlife Service for New Grizzly Bear Delisting Policy", "2025-01-09", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representative Harriet Hageman condemned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for today\u2019s arbitrary decision to refuse to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) and Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) grizzly bear populations. Rather than delisting the grizzly as local authorities have advocated, FWS has proposed creating a single Distinct Population Segment (DPS) that combines all six recovery zones, including those well outside of the GYE. This bureaucratic sleight of hand represents a brazen shift in criteria and an effort to bury the fact that Wyoming has successfully protected a recovered grizzly population for over two decades. This approach not only violates the law by ignoring historical recovery goals and the viability of Wyoming\u2019s grizzly management plan, but it is also contrary to the FWS\u2019s own data and undermines the very purpose of the ESA.\n\n\u201cThe GYE grizzly population far exceeds the long-standing recovery goals as set by the Fish and Wildlife Service itself,\u201d said Rep. Hageman. \u201cYet unelected bureaucrats at the agency are yet again putting politics over science by shifting the goalposts on their own recovery policies. In July, Deputy Director Stephen Guertin testified to me under oath that he would provide an answer on Wyoming\u2019s delisting petition that month. We finally received that answer today. In addition to rejecting Wyoming\u2019s petition to delist, which is fully supported by the experts on grizzly recovery and management, they are pursuing a bogus policy change from behind their taxpayer-purchased desks in Washington. The fact that they are willing to ignore both the law and the science speaks volumes as to their real agenda\u2014which isn\u2019t to recover endangered or threatened species but to control land use and resource development. That is why I\u2019m reintroducing legislation to delist the grizzly bear at the federal level this week.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe GYE grizzly bear has been listed as \"threatened\" under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) since 1975, with an initial recovery goal of 500 bears. Today, the population has soared to over 1,100. Despite this success, FWS continues to delay delisting, ignoring recovery data and Wyoming\u2019s proven ability to manage wildlife responsibly. FWS\u2019s decision to consolidate six recovery zones into a single DPS undermines years of progress and distracts from the urgent need to address overpopulation at the state level, which has led to an uptick in grizzly bear attacks on livestock and people across Wyoming. Rep. Hageman has long championed delisting and introduced the Grizzly Bear State Management Act last Congress to restore authority to the states, where it belongs.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-legislation-block-destructive-blm-rmps", "Hageman Introduces Legislation to Block Destructive BLM RMPs", "2025-01-07", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today,Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced two pieces of legislation to halt the Bureau of Land Management\u2019s (BLM) Buffalo and Rock Springs Resource Management Plans (RMPs). The RMPs amount to a federal land lockout, shutting down over 11 million acres of Wyoming\u2019s public lands by reclassifying multiple-use management as non-use or restricted access. Grazing, mining, recreation, and energy development\u2014key pillars of Wyoming\u2019s economy\u2014will be devastated as the Biden-Harris administration prioritizes radical environmentalism over practical and responsible land stewardship. Her legislation protects Wyoming land by blocking the RMPs implementation.\n\n\u201cBLM\u2019s Buffalo and Rock Springs RMPs are a nothing short of a federal sabotage of Wyoming\u2019s economy, heritage, and way of life,\u201d stated Hageman. \u201cThese RMPs ignore multiple-use principles mandated by Congress and jeopardize our industries, communities, and economic future. By prioritizing the agendas of the radical green lobby over responsible local stewardship, the Biden-Harris administration disregards generations of Wyomingites who have sustainably managed our own lands. This is not about conservation\u2014it is about control. If the eco-terrorists employing BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning had their way, they would dismantle rural livelihoods and have us all freeze to death this winter under the pretense of \u2018sustainable\u2019 climate action. I will continue to fight for our state\u2019s rights and ensure federal lands are managed for prosperity, not bureaucratic consolidation of power.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nIn Buffalo, BLM\u2019s RMP prohibits new federal coal leasing on nearly 50 billion tons of reserves. No new coal leases will be accepted, with existing leases projected to run out by 2041. In Rock Springs, the BLM\u2019s rushed restrictions lock up over one million acres of well-managed, highly productive land. BLM's decision process was a flawed and hasty \u201ccheck-the-box\u201d effort pushed through at the Biden administration\u2019s tail end. Hageman vowed to reintroduce legislation in the 119th Congress to stop the implementation of these RMPs and is optimistic about gaining traction with a Republican majority and President Trump\u2019s leadership. Her bills seek to restore local control and access to Wyoming\u2019s public lands, rebuffing federal overreach and ensuring coal, grazing, and energy development remain integral to the state\u2019s economy.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-bill-honor-laken-riley-and-support-public-safety", "House Passes Bill to Honor Laken Riley and Support Public Safety", "2025-01-07", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, House Republicans delivered a decisive victory for public safety with the passage of H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act. This bill, named in honor of a young woman whose life was tragically cut short by a criminal illegal alien, seeks to correct the systemic failures of our immigration policies that have prioritized foreign criminals over American lives.\n\nIllegal aliens who enter the U.S. unlawfully and commit crimes represent an unchecked threat to homeland security. Currently, official estimates put the number of illegal aliens granted safe harbor by the Biden Administration at over 12 million, but some estimates say that number is as high as 25 million. Laken Riley\u2019s murder, committed by an illegal alien protected from deportation by the Biden Administration\u2019s weak immigration policies, exemplifies the deadly consequences of ignorant pro-illegal immigration policies. These tragedies could be easily prevented if Democrats valued the lives of young Americans as much as they value appeasing open-border advocates.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congress-certifies-2024-election", "Congress Certifies the 2024 Election", "2025-01-06", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Congress certified Donald J. Trump as President and JD Vance as Vice President of the United States, fulfilling the clear mandate from nearly 80 million Americans who placed their trust in their leadership. This moment marks a renewed opportunity to deliver on the principles that guided their choice and the promise of a government that puts its citizens first.\n\n\u201cWith President Trump at the helm, I am optimistic about the future of our nation,\u201d Rep. Hageman stated. \u201cHis unwavering commitment to restoring American greatness has inspired millions, and I am confident that together, we can reverse the damage done by the Biden-Harris Administration and achieve remarkable progress. Now more than ever, Congress must work alongside the President to pass the Republican agenda that reflects the will of the people. I am eager to collaborate with my colleagues in Congress and the executive branch to prioritize sound legislation. From securing our borders and unleashing energy independence to supporting small businesses and reducing federal overreach, we have a chance to create lasting positive change. Today, we honor the voices of Americans across this nation and set our country on a path to greater strength and unity.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe certification process is Constitutionally required and codified into federal law. Following the Electoral College's December vote, Congress meets in a joint session to count and certify the electoral votes. The Vice President presides, and the electoral certificates from each state are read aloud and recorded. When the election is certified, the session concludes with the formal declaration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-introduces-first-amendment-accountability-act", "Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Introduces First Amendment Accountability Act", "2025-01-03", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "WY", "Harriet M. Hageman", "H001096", "hageman.house.gov", "hageman", "https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 On the opening day of the 119th Congress, Rep. Hageman introduced her first bill of the new session, the First Amendment Accountability Act, the next step in her fight against the weaponization of the federal government against the American people. This bill would empower Americans to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights.\n\nRep. Hageman stated: \u201cAs a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government in the 118th Congress, I helped uncover the Censorship Industrial Complex, the FBI\u2019s spying on Catholics, the DOJ\u2019s classifying of concerned parents as domestic terrorists, FEMA employees not helping Trump supporters in disaster zones, and much more. Current law allows Americans to sue their state officials for violations of their rights, but no equal right exists at the federal level. I developed this bill to further secure the First Amendment against the growing disdain for liberty by Washington. Since upholding the Constitution and the natural liberties secured in it is my top priority for my constituents and all Americans, I introduced this as my first bill of the 119th Congress.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\n42 U.S.C. 1983 is a federal statute which allows Americans to sue state officials for deprivation of their Constitutional rights. No current right is afforded when federal officials violate your rights, as was seen through the struggles to hold Biden-Harris Administration officials accountable for colluding with social media companies to censor Americans\u2019 speech. The First Amendment Accountability Act takes the structure under Section 1983 and provides Americans with a way to obtain relief for violations of their First Amendment rights by federal employees. Not only does this stand to make American whole for violations of their rights and further secure the First Amendment, but it will make federal officials think twice before violating your rights, or else suffer the consequences.\n\nRepresentatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), Thomas Massie (KY-04), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Ben Cline (VA-06), Barry Moore (AL-02), are all original cosponsors of this bill.\n\n###\n\nContact: Esteban Elizondo, Communications Director", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 3143, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, 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