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| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=7F1F489A-FC1B-4A41-B8B8-8F1ECB9EDD73 | Senate unanimously passes legislation to crack down on robocalls | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | The U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation this week to address the increasing number of robocall scams. The bill now heads to the president for his signature. The legislation is a modified version of the TRACED Act, which the Senate passed in May and U.S. Senator Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., both cosponsored. This modified bill would strengthen enforcement and prosecution to combat robocalls. It would also require that telephone companies adopt call authentication technologies that will enable companies to verify that incoming calls are legitimate before they reach consumers. I've received countless robocalls, and many folks I hear from in Wyoming receive more than one robocall every single day, Enzi said. I'm pleased Congress passed this legislation to help combat these unwanted and potentially dangerous phone calls. I look forward to it becoming law soon so families can have some relief from robocalls. One of the biggest complaints I hear from people in Wyoming is that they're being hassled by unwanted robocalls, which are often scams, Barrasso said. Now that we've passed the TRACED Act, we can stop these unwanted calls and crack down on the scammers and companies that are behind them. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=F5C91A5E-572D-4123-8D26-F80121833FDF | Enzi: All colleges should follow same standard for providing quality education | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., introduced legislation this week to help ensure that colleges and universities are evaluated using the same standards and regulations. Currently, for-profit colleges are not allowed to receive more than 90 percent of their revenue from federally funded student aid. If the colleges are not in compliance, they could be ineligible to receive federal student aid. Enzi's legislation would apply this 90/10 federal student aid rule to all institutions of higher education. The 90/10 rule was created to ensure for-profit colleges are providing a valuable education to their students and not simply relying on money from the federal government to keep them afloat, Enzi said. This bill aims to hold all colleges to this standard. We should make sure that all institutions of higher education are fairly held to its requirements and providing that value. To combat waste, fraud and abuse of federal student aid programs in for-profit higher education, Congress enacted an 85/15 rule in 1992. In 1998, Congress raised the share of revenues for-profit colleges could receive from federal aid to 90 percent. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=1E23490D-7E37-434E-847F-987020E4E717 | Enzi, Barrasso, Romney introduce bill to modernize how community colleges report information | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced legislation today that would help ensure community colleges are more accurately reporting on graduation rates to provide better transparency for students. Current law requires institutions of higher education to report on graduation rates for first-time, full-time students, excluding millions of nontraditional students and creating incomplete and inaccurate information. The Time for Completion Act would modify existing reporting requirements to better reflect diverse populations of mostly part-time, non-first-time students at community colleges. It's important for students and families to have the most accurate information before choosing a college that best fits their needs, Enzi said. The Time for Completion Act would update how colleges report on graduation rates to help make sure our institutions of higher education are serving students well. It would benefit Wyoming's seven community colleges by more appropriately reflecting the diversity of our students there. Wyoming is fortunate to have seven wonderful community colleges. They deserve to have all of their students, traditional or non-traditional, accurately accounted for in graduation rates, Barrasso said. The Time for Completion Act will make sure prospective students have the most up-to-date information about graduation rates before choosing the best school for them. Right now graduation rates do not accurately reflect the scope of students who attend our community colleges in Utah and around the country, Romney said. Our bill will fix that discrepancy by modifying the reporting requirements to include non-traditional students, such as those students who attend part-time or return to school after serving in the military. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=A83BCBFA-B3FA-4A14-ACA8-DD57DED66E81 | Enzi slams Congress for maxing out its credit card with no plan to pay for spending | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., criticized Congress for passing a last-minute spending deal that will not only raise our national deficit by hundreds of billions of dollars, but includes a host of unrelated pieces of legislation. Christmas presents for everyone all put on the federal credit card, which is overspent already, Enzi said. According to Enzi, the bill is so costly because it tries to secure votes by including several unrelated bills that Congress would normally have to discuss and vote on, as the Senate was designed to do. This bill has completely bypassed regular order and violates nearly all of the Senate's self-imposed budgetary rules, with its billions of dollars in giveaways and tax policy changes, Enzi said. We are legislating on funding bills; this legislation is supposed to be scrutinized differently, especially if it pays out real money.I will remind my colleagues that our national debt stands at just over $23 trillion, and the Congressional Budget Office tells us that federal deficits are already on track to exceed $1 trillion this year and every year thereafter. We should be talking about how to address the budgetary mess we are in, not pressing the gas on our unsustainable fiscal trajectory, which is exactly what this bill does. While Congress is supposed to spend within the budget it sets for itself, on Monday the Senate unveiled a new spending bill that was more than 1,800 pages and would increase federal deficits by more than $400 billion over the next 10 years. Enzi went to the Senate floor to force senators to go on the record as violating the budget. The Senate voted 64-30 to do so. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=E806807A-C3ED-4B73-BC37-1D362EE21E35 | Senators introduce Lower Costs, More Cures Act to tackle prescription drug prices | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Senate health care leaders Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming), Richard Burr (R-North Carolina), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) today introduced the Lower Costs, More Cures Act to lower prescription drug prices, bring greater transparency to the prescription drug industry and encourage American ingenuity in the development of new treatments and cures. America is the leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, bringing life-saving therapies to patients and discovering cures for the future, Senator Crapo said. However, these drugs are only effective if patients can afford them. President Trump made a commitment to prioritize lowering drug costs, and this legislation will accomplish that. The Lower Costs, More Cures Act builds on the market-based principles of Medicare Part D to leverage competition, flexibility and transparency to bring affordable drugs to patients. For the first time, Part D patients will have a maximum out-of-pocket cap to protect them from high costs. Providers will have access to information to recommend lower-cost alternatives, and Medicare Part B will appropriately pay providers for prescribing the best drug for their patient. This bill contains provisions that already have broad, bipartisan support. Congress should act now to pass the Lower Costs, More Cures Act into law. Lowering drug prices is critical to help ensuring patients can afford the care they need, Senator Enzi said. There are many proposals in Congress focused on lowering the costs of prescription drugs, but our legislation focuses on the solutions with the strongest bipartisan support. I have long believed that the best way to get good legislation passed is to focus on the 80 percent we agree on and leave out the 20 percent we can't. That's the guiding principle of this legislation and I hope Congress takes it up soon so we can help bring relief from high drug costs to more Americans. With incredible new advances in medicine on the horizon over the next few decades, we have to make sure our … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/18/cheney-these-partisan-reckless-dangerous-articles-of-impeachment-threaten-our-republic/ | Cheney: These Partisan, Reckless, Dangerous Articles Of Impeachment Threaten Our Republic | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington This evening, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) delivered remarks on the House floor explaining why she will be voting no on both of House Democrats' articles of impeachment. Click here to watch her full remarks and seethetranscript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY: Thank you very much, Mr. Collins and Madam Speaker. I rise today on the floor of this magnificent chamber, the very heart of our Democratic Republic, and I would imagine, Madam Speaker, that every one of us in this chamber, regardless of party, understands, shares a common view, that being citizens of this great Republic is among life's most tremendous blessings. We all know that no force on earth is more powerful than the force of freedom. It is our miraculous constitutional system, Madam Speaker, defended by our men and women in uniform that has safeguarded that freedom for 230 years. Each one of us in this chamber bears a sacred duty, passed down to us through generations and affirmed in our oath of office to preserve and protect our Constitution. Madam Speaker, our nation's Framers recognized that this Republic is fragile and that extreme partisanship can be among the most severe threats to its survival. That is why, in Federalist 65, Alexander Hamilton wrote, There will always be the greatest danger that impeachment, that an impeachment decision will be regulated more by the comparative strength of parties than by real demonstrations of innocence or guilt. Here, Madam Speaker, our Democratic colleagues have been working to remove this President since the day he was elected, searching for an offense on which they could impeach. Failing to find one, Madam Speaker, they have decided to assume one. Rather than attempting to enforce their subpoenas in court, they have also decided to declare it a high crime and misdemeanor when the President of the United States asserts his constitutional privileges. The Democrats are asking members of this body to impeach despite the fact that they have presented no direct evid… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/19/cheney-the-bipartisan-nature-of-usmca-cannot-cover-up-the-democrats-impeachment-travesty/ | Cheney: The Bipartisan Nature Of USMCA Cannot Cover-Up The Democrats Impeachment Travesty | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) delivered remarks on the House floorthis morning to urge approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal following months of delay by House Democrats' obsession with impeachment.Click here to watch her full remarksand seethetranscript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY:Thank you very much, Madam Speaker, and thank you to the Republican leader of the Ways and Means Committee, my friend, Mr. Brady, for all his hard work and to Chairman Neal as well for the work on this. Sadly, Madam Speaker, last night on the floor of this House, the Democrats impeached the President of the United States without any direct evidence. After that, we learned that despite the fact that they claimed for months that impeachment was an urgent matter, Speaker Pelosi is refusing to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate. I suppose we shouldn't be surprised, as Leader McConnell moments ago said, these articles are a reflection of very shoddy work and a rigged and rushed process. The American voters will not forget the travesty that the House Democrats have overseen. Had they not been obsessed with impeaching President Trump, we could have approved this very deal a year ago. And the bipartisan nature of this deal that we are here discussing today cannot cover up what happened on this floor last night. Trade with Mexico and Canada is vital to our economy and my home state of Wyoming. Exports from Wyoming to our North American partners totaled $207 million in 2018. This USMCA will open countless new opportunities for Wyoming businesses, especially our ag producers, selling our goods like wheat and beef, increasing export opportunities, and the thousands of jobs supported by trade in Wyoming. USMCA will also benefit our small and medium sized businesses, who already comprise 67 percent of our state's exports of machinery to Canada and Mexico. For too long NAFTA allowed countries to take advantage of U.S. workers. USMCA negotiated by the President is vital to strengthenin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=A0176447-FB5A-44A6-9028-FFF12C330FC1 | Congress Passes Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Extension Act | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Bill focuses on recovery of four target species and provides water users in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska with regulatory certainty and Endangered Species Act compliance. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), along with Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) released the following statements after the House and Senate passed the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP) Extension Act that was included in H.R. 1865. The bipartisan bill was introduced by Barrasso on April 2, 2019. The Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP) is a great example of how states can work together to recover endangered species and preserve existing water use and development, Barrasso said. Over the past decade, this program has proved to be a huge success. Thanks to PRRIP, birds on the endangered species list are recovering and critical habitat for a variety of wildlife is expanding. Extending this critical program will allow all three states to continue building on this success. The Platte River Recovery Implementation Program has responsibly protected endangered species living in Colorado's natural habitats, said Gardner. It's a great example of how a partnership between federal, state, and local stakeholders can promote conservation, protect nature and prevent litigation, and I'm pleased to see it reauthorized. The Platte River in Colorado is the bedrock of our economy and the headwaters for a unique and important ecosystem. The Platte River Recovery Implementation Program has helped protect endangered species through a collaborative approach with other states and water users in the region, said Bennet. I'm glad to see this effective program extended. Since 2008, the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program has served as a model for how a partnership between states and federal agencies can provide regulatory certainty, Fischer said. This program has enabled Nebraska to meet its water infrastructure needs through a streamlined approach, which is w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=10F82A03-000F-4145-8EB9-21996DE984CA | Senator Barrasso on FOX News with Dana Perino | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/18/cheney-house-democrats-impeachment-vote-has-the-potential-to-do-grave-damage-to-the-constitution-the-country/ | Cheney: House Democrats Impeachment Vote Has The Potential To Do Grave Damage To The Constitution & The Country | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington During last night's House Republican leadership press conference, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) condemned House Democrats for abusing their power and disregarding the facts in order to move forward with the impeachment of President Trump.Click here to watch her full remarksand seethetranscript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY: Hi everybody, thank you for joining us tonight. We're obviously here on the eve of what is going to be a sad day, what's going to be a solemn day, and when we say that we actually really mean it. We've heard the Democrats again and again and again talk about how heartbroken they are that they're going down this path, but their actions demonstrate that for them, those are just empty words. The Democrats have been gleefully proclaiming their desire to impeach this President since he was elected. We've now just seen this afternoon video of Congressman Raskin at a rally before the President was even sworn into office, talking about how he plans to vote, or he may well be voting to impeach this President. What we know is that they've been operating in a way that they've been conducting themselves in secret, they've abused the rules, they've abused their power, they've denied due process, they've disregarded the facts, the evidence, instructed witnesses not to answer Republican questions, used focus groups to decide what crime they should accuse the President of, and yet, despite all of these abuses, the Democrats have failed to prove their case. But they are continuing to proceed forward in what is a very partisan and reckless matter. Indeed, you heard a liberal constitutional law professor testify, This is not just a woefully inadequate basis for impeachment, in some respects, it is dangerous. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say that you can impeach a President without direct evidence. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say that you can assume impeachable conduct. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say if you are angry at the President, or if you … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/18/cheney-what-democrats-are-doing-is-heartbreaking-disgraceful/ | Cheney: What Democrats Are Doing Is Heartbreaking & Disgraceful | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY)joined Fox & Friends this morning to discuss House Democrats' vote later today to impeach President Trump.Click here to watch her full remarksand seethetranscript below: BRIAN KILMEADE:Always great to see you, Congresswoman. Is it really sick, the six page letter? REP. CHENEY:I think, Brian, what is absolutely heartbreaking and disgraceful is what the Democrats are doing. They have absolutely stacked the deck in this entire process, they've abused their power, they've abused the rules, they've abused the law, they've denied due process to the President, they've told witnesses not to answer Republican questions, they've conducted this whole thing in secret. Despite all of that, they have absolutely failed to prove their case, and they're now in a situation where they're bringing Articles of Impeachment to the floor and saying that we should impeach the President based on the assumption of some impeachable behavior. The Constitution absolutely does not say that if you don't like the President, if you disagree with his policies, that you can impeach him because you are assuming that he's done something wrong. It's a sad day, it's a tragic day, and I think the Democrats have got to understand the danger that they're creating here, the damage that they're doing to the Constitution, and to the Republic. KILMEADE:First time there's ever been an impeachment cut on party lines. Is that significant? REP. CHENEY:It's hugely significant. I mean, you've had liberal constitutional law professors like Jonathan Turley make clear that this is basically a situation in which it's the thinnest case for impeachment in history. Speaker Pelosi herself has said that you do not go down this path unless it's bipartisan and the evidence is overwhelming. We've had nearly every single leading Democrat, at some point, even beginning before the President was sworn into officewe now saw yesterday, Congressman Raskin on videotape saying they were going to vote t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=04FE2013-EE20-43C0-9B5F-49D013B74CF3 | Barrasso Statement on Fifth Circuit Obamacare Ruling | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals released its ruling on Obamacare. The Fifth Circuit finally ruled what we all knew: The individual mandate is unconstitutional. Now it will be up to the district court to find what parts of the law survive. Americans have seen that Obamacare has failed to live up to its promises. This ruling highlights the need to modernize and personalize health care for every American. Mandates don't work. Most Democrats are pushing a one-size-fits-all government-run health care system fueled by higher taxes. Republicans are focused on protecting people with pre-existing conditions and lowering the cost of care. We continue working to reduce the cost of prescriptions and expand affordable health care choices. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=9C814435-3A24-4EA7-83A3-A0FB76878559 | Conference Chairman Barrasso Statement on House Democrats Impeachment Vote | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, issued the following statement after House Democrats voted to impeach the president: Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump since day one. Tonight, they cast one of the most divisive votes in American history. This political and partisan impeachment is rapidly losing public support. Senate Republicans are ready to proceed to trial. We will then get back to work and focus on policy issues important to the American people. These include lowering out-of-pocket health care costs, securing our borders, fixing roads and bridges, and continuing a strong, healthy, and growing economy. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=14590B86-BF6B-48A2-9793-0C704ACB2B1F | Barrasso Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | The brave soldiers who fought in this brutal battle saved the free world. Every soldier was a hero, and every soldier has a story to tell. My father, Corporal John Barrasso, was one of those heroes. Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor about his recent trip to Belgium for the 75th anniversary commemoration ceremonies for the Battle of the Bulge. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso's remarks: I come to the floor today to mark the 75th anniversary of the epic Battle of the Bulge. It was an incredible battle in World War II. To quote British Prime Minister Winston Churchill this was the greatest American battle of the war.' So it was an incredible privilege to join veterans this past weekend at the 75th anniversary ceremonies in Luxemburg and Belgium. It was 75 years ago, so the youngest among these veterans, if they went into the service at the age of 18, would, as of today, be 93 years old. The World War II Memorial in Washington pays special tribute to the 16 million Americans who served, especially to the 400,000 who gave their lives for our freedom. There are two flag poles at that memorial. And at the base of these flag poles are the words: Americans came to liberate, not to conquer, to restore freedom and to end tyranny.' In winning World War II, this generation gave their all to ensure that we continue to live in freedom. These heroes didn't return home until the war was over. This weekend, we recognized a number of veterans who are still with us who helped win the pivotal Battle of the Bulge. For those soldiers, the brutal heat of battle came in the bitter cold of winter. They battled the elements: wet snow, intense cold and freezing fog. Every one of them suffered from hypothermia, trench foot, frostbite and illness. They shivered in their foxholes. They shivered from frigid conditions. Maybe some from fright. I speak with deep appreciation and admiration and awe for their efforts, their excellence and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=A9FCFF44-8B4C-4501-B7C9-1DE93127A2F7 | Barrasso on Final Passage of Defense Bill | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). America's service members defend our cherished freedoms 365 days a year. With growing threats from abroad, the defense bill gives our military the critical resources it needs to keep us safe. We have about 1,500 members of the Wyoming National Guard. Right now, about 400 of them are serving overseas. They have more than earned the significant pay raise included in this bill. We've also included funding for important projects at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. This bill also imposes targeted sanctions on those involved in installing Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline that would carry natural gas from Russia to Germany. Russian President Vladimir Putin uses Russia's natural gas to extort and threaten our allies and our partners. These sanctions will help stop this pipeline and eliminate Russia's geopolitical weapon. Some key provisions included in NDAA: Pay raise of 3.1 percent for members of the armed forces, the largest in a decade. F. E. Warren AFB Helicopter Alert Facility $18 million UH-1N Helicopter Replacement Program Air Force Security Forces $171 million Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (Minuteman III Replacement) $552 million Legislation that Barrasso co-sponsored, The Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act, to impose sanctions on those involved in installing Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline that would carry gas from Russia to Germany. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=CF61B202-123F-4A87-8ADD-6AC069B33FC1 | Senator Barrasso's Speech at the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=F267A4BB-7B01-492A-A84C-2B2B4D9F2A8C | Enzi, Tester introduce bill to modernize food safety laws for innovative products | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced legislation today that would cement into law how government agencies regulate food produced using animal cell-culture technology. The legislation would ensure that an agreement reached earlier this year between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would have the force of law. This agreement was designed to leverage the expertise of both agencies to protect the country's food supply and help ensure safe and accurately-labeled products. Emerging technologies may reshape the food industry in the coming years, Enzi said. Existing food safety laws were drafted long before these technologies were contemplated. Our legislation would create an up-to-date framework in law so agencies appropriately work together to ensure folks know what they are eating and that it is safe. Americans shouldn't have to guess what they are buying at the grocery store checkout line, said Tester. We need to make sure these products are clearly labeled for consumers so folks can make informed choices about what they're feeding their families. Cell-culture technology may allow developers to grow animal tissue for human consumption in labs from animal cell cultures. Commercialization of the resulting products is expected in the coming years. For food products derived from livestock or poultry cells, the agreement which this legislation would codify charges FDA with overseeing the process of multiplying collected cells to make tissue and USDA with overseeing processing, packaging and labeling. For products not derived from livestock or poultry cells, FDA would oversee all phases of development and production. Click here to read the bill text. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=5B7975BB-5619-484D-BADA-D2D4B1B4DA9A | Enzi announces 2020 nominations for U.S. service academies | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., nominated 14 Wyoming residents for the United States service academies for 2020. Enzi's announcement includes nominations to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy. It is an honor to nominate these impressive Wyoming students who are driven with integrity and character, Enzi said. Young people from Wyoming demonstrate their patriotism and willingness to serve their country by applying to our service academies every year. In addition to a quality education, the service academies will open doors and provide a unique set of skills that graduates will carry with them throughout their lives. Nominees are chosen with the aid of an academy selection committee put together by Enzi. Receiving a nomination is the first step in the process of seeking an appointment to an academy. Once the nomination process is complete, each academy will make a final selection. Enzi's nominees include: Air Force Academy Luke Anderson (Wheatland) Lauren Blackwelder (Casper) Easton Countryman (Kemmerer) Ryan Hines (Gillette) Keenan Manlove (Cheyenne) Brixen Mathis (Rock Springs) Colter Meena (Cheyenne) Kevin Parish (Torrington) Dillon Romero (Cody) Military Academy at West Point Zachary Cudney (Hillsdale) Ryan Hines (Gillette) Ben Phocas (Wilson) Naval Academy Luke Anderson (Wheatland) Zachary Cudney (Hillsdale) Malia Hart (Casper) Ryan Hines (Gillette) Keenan Manlove (Cheyenne) Brixen Mathis (Rock Springs) Colter Meena (Cheyenne) Reese Romero (Cody) Thomas Talley (Gillette) Merchant Marine Academy Thomas Talley (Gillette) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/12/cheney-signs-letter-calling-for-minority-hearing-on-impeachment/ | Cheney Signs Letter Calling For Minority Hearing On Impeachment | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC As the House Judiciary Committee continues with their markup of articles of impeachment today, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined more than 70 of her Republican colleagues insending a letterto Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) earlier this week demanding that he hold a minority hearing on impeachment. Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have called for a minority hearing, in compliance with Clause 2(j)(1) of Rule XI, since the impeachment proceedings began in that committee.Review the letter hereor below: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=C9478770-5189-412B-8BFC-14F13C2336A9 | Barrasso Introduces Bipartisan Coal to Products Bill | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) was joined by Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) in introducing bipartisan legislation to advance research and promote coal-derived carbon products. Some of these coal products include carbon fiber, graphite and carbon foam. Wyoming has dominated domestic coal production for decades. We're always looking for new ways to use this vital resource, Senator Barrasso said. Coal is more than just a power source. Carbon from coal can be used in products as diverse as water filters, automobile bodies, bikes, and building products. This bill will encourage investment and create new jobs in Wyoming and across the country. The National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown, West Virginia is leading research to develop high-value products from coal feedstock. The Coal TeCC Act will help promote coal innovation in the industrial, defense, agriculture, medical and pharmaceutical industries. Coal will continue to play an important role in the economy and this important research will ensure we are getting the most value from this important natural resource. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure it becomes law, Senator Manchin said. Coal-to-materials manufacturing is a growing high-tech market for coal and its byproducts, Senator Capito said. This legislation will advance research and development, as well as commercial deployment for technologies like graphene and carbon fiber. Research and expertise at West Virginia University and NETL in Morgantown put West Virginia at the forefront of this industry in Appalachia. The Creating Opportunities And Leveraging Technologies for Coal Carbon Act, or COAL TeCC Act, establishes a dedicated program within the Department of Energy (DOE) focused on advancing the research and promotion of coal-derived carbon products. The COAL TeCC Act also directs DOE establish a 2-year pilot program, one in each … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=38D023EA-4F1A-4E70-9528-A045763BA425 | Enzi supports bipartisan plan to end government shutdowns | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | As Congress approaches the threat of a second government shutdown this year, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., cosponsored an updated version of the bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act that would end future government shutdowns. Government shutdowns do not benefit anyone and actually end up costing taxpayers more money, Enzi said. This legislation would help hold Congress accountable while avoiding irresponsible funding lapses. It is time to end unnecessary government shutdowns for good. If signed into law, the bill would set up an automatic Continuing Resolution (CR) at the current spending level until an agreement on funding is enacted. This would prevent a government-wide shutdown and continue services and operations for Americans. The bill, led by U.S. Senators James Lankford, R-Okla., and Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., is also cosponsored by U.S. Senators Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Angus King, I-Maine, and Tim Kaine, D-Va. For more information and to read highlights of the legislation, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/11/cheney-our-most-important-duty-in-congress-is-to-provide-for-the-defense-our-nation-this-years-ndaa-fulfills-that-obligation/ | Cheney: Our Most Important Duty In Congress Is To Provide For The Defense Our Nation. This Years NDAA Fulfills That Obligation | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 by a vote of 377-48. The measure will now go to the Senate, where it is expected to pass, and then will be signed into law by President Trump. Rep. Cheney is a member of the House Armed ServicesCommittee,which is responsible for drafting theNDAA. Sheserved as a conferee on the Conference Committee which was tasked with reconciling the differences between the bills that came out of the House and Senate respectively: Our most important duty in Congress is to provide for the defense of our nation. We face a global threat environment that is more complex than at any time since World War II, and we mustbe ready and equipped to deter, and if necessary, defeat, each of the adversaries that threaten us. This measure will help counter Russia, China,Iran, North Korea, and terrorist groups by supporting key military hardware and programs, andadvancing the Trump Administration's efforts to modernize our military and increase its lethality. On a fundamental level, thisbillprovides badly needed tools for nuclear modernization and supports all three legs of our nuclear triad. It alsoensures funding for key resources that we need, including F-35 fighters, the B-21 Raider bomber program, amphibious ships, guided missile destroyers, unmanned submarines, the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program, Army hypersonics, next-generation helicopters, 5G, cyber, ballistic missile defense programs, and more. The NDAA is not only key because it ensures America's security abroad,but because it supports our military at home. With that in mind, I'm glad this bill guarantees that the men and women serving at F.E. Warren in Wyoming have the resources they need to maintain a credible nuclear deterrent at alltimes.The bill specificallyauthorizes additionalfunding needed to complete the new helicopter facility atF.E. Warr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=FED1DC55-7E00-436F-9700-D9614E727C2D | Committee Passes Barrasso Bill to Help NATO Allies Increase Energy Security | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Bill would expedite the export of American natural gas to NATO allies and help alleviate their reliance on Russian energy. WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations voted in favor of his legislation to provide North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members an escape from Russia's political coercion and manipulation. Russia continues to use its energy resources as a weapon to intimidate, influence and coerce our allies. Freeing Europe from Russian energy dependence will strengthen both our allies and our NATO alliance, Barrasso said. I'm pleased the Foreign Relations committee agrees that the ESCAPE Act is a great tool to make this a reality. In the United Statesespecially in Wyomingwe're blessed with an abundance of natural gas. This bill gives us an opportunity to supply Europe with an alternative to Russian gas and increase Europe's energy security. The Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe Act, or the ESCAPE Act, (S. 1830) enhances the energy security of NATO members by providing those countries with reliable and dependable American energy. Cosponsors of the ESCAPE Act include Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Mike Enzi (R-WY), Cory Gardner (R-CO), John Hoeven (R-ND), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), David Perdue (R-GA), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Rick Scott (R-FL), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Thom Tillis (R-NC). Background Some of America's European allies are increasingly dependent on Russian gas. Russia continues to undermine peace and security in Europe through a variety of mechanisms, including its use of energy as a geopolitical weapon. The committee-passed version of the Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe Act or the ESCAPE Act: Directs the U.S. permanent representative to NATO to encourag… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=18A0501B-C8B1-42EB-94D2-7031A7475B54 | Senator Barrasso on FOX News with Shannon Bream | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=37BA33C3-1B70-4827-97F1-46C8D0C6AEC2 | Senator Barrasso on FOX News with Neil Cavuto | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/10/rep-cheney-honors-the-150th-anniversary-of-womens-suffrage-in-wyoming/ | Rep. Cheney Honors The 150th Anniversary of Womens Suffrage in Wyoming | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement Tuesday in honor of the 150th anniversary of Wyoming granting women the right to vote: 150 years ago today, the Wyoming territorial legislature passed the act giving women the right to vote and run for office for the first timea full 50 years before all of America's women earned this right. Iam grateful to all of the strong Wyoming womenincluding my mother, my grandmothers, and my great-grandmotherwho are such tremendousinspirations and role models. As we observe the 150th Anniversary of this landmark achievement, it is important that we pause and reflect on all that we have accomplished, while also looking forward to the boundless opportunities that await us. If we remember the groundbreaking nature of our state and continue to channel that spirit going forward, we have a bright future ahead. Today, we honor the trailblazing spirit and determination of all our strong Wyoming women, and pledge to continue to fight everyday on behalf of freedom. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/10/rep-cheney-joins-dana-perino-to-talk-dems-sham-impeachment-wyoming-womens-suffrage-anniversary/ | Rep. Cheney Joins Dana Perino To Talk Dems Sham Impeachment, Wyoming Womens Suffrage Anniversary | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined The Daily Briefing With Dana Perino on Tuesday to discuss theDemocrats' decision to file articles of impeachment and the 150th anniversary of Wyoming granting women the right to vote. For videos and transcript excerpts,please see below: DANA PERINO:Joining me now is Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, she's Chair of the Republican Conference. It's very good to have you on the show. We have a lot to talk about today. Let's first just talk about your initial reaction about their decision today and the speed with which the Democrats went from the hearing yesterday to announcing, by about 8:00 p.m. last night, that they would announce these articles of impeachment today. REP. CHENEY:Well it's absolutely ridiculous, Dana. I think that what you've got is very clearly a situation where Speaker Pelosi, the Democrats see the support for impeachment draining away from them, where they're doing everything they can to rush this through. It's completely irresponsible and look, I think no self-respecting elected official representing the American people would be in a position where they are putting themselves in support of these impeachment articles. It's a system and a process like we've never seen before and it's really disgraceful. PERINO:Have you been watching how some of the Democrats seem mystified that the Republicans are united and they're frustrated and they just can't believe that the Republicans are so united. You know, you run the Conference, you are the leader of making sure that everybody is on message. It's been pretty interesting to see how all the Republicans seem to be absolutely on the same page. REP. CHENEY: Look Dana, it is absolutely the case that the Democrats, they have not proven their case and they haven't proven their case that becomes clear again and again and again. They are trying to remove a president from office based on presumptions, not based on facts, not based on evidence. It's an affront to the Constituti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/10/rep-cheney-wyoming-is-very-proud-of-our-trailblazing-heritage/ | Rep. Cheney: Wyoming Is Very Proud Of Our Trailblazing Heritage | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington During this morning's House Republican leadership press conference, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) commemorated the 150th anniversary of women's suffrage in Wyoming.Click here to watch her full remarksand seethetranscript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY: I know you are all here to commemorate the 150th anniversary of women having the right to vote in the state of Wyoming, December 10, 1869. The first place anywhere in the United States that women had the right to vote and run for office. Our territorial legislature passed the Act on this day 150 years ago and in 1890, when Wyoming was seeking statehood, members of the Senate were outraged, they said Wyoming could not join the Union unless they rescinded suffrage for women. Our legislature famously cabled back to D.C. and said, We are not coming in without our women. Wyoming is very proud of our trailblazing heritage. I am tremendously proud and honored to represent Wyoming in Congress, and very grateful that you all could join us this morning to help commemorate. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=ABE588D9-E93C-483E-BE1E-37C94A8FE2E8 | Barrasso Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Wyoming Womens Right to Vote | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Wyoming is technically the 44th state to enter the Union. But Wyoming really is the first state when it comes to women's equality. Wyoming put women first, even before statehood Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Wyoming women's right to vote. Women's suffrage in Wyoming played a significant role in advancing women's equality in the rest of the United States. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso's remarks: I come to the floor today as we celebrate, today in Wyoming, the 150th anniversary of Wyoming women's right to vote. 150 years. Before we even became a state, women were voting in Wyoming. And today at our State Capitol, a building in Cheyenne, there is a huge celebration of people from around the state and around the country celebrating this historic day. Many people watching today may not know this history, what happened 150 years ago. Yesterday afternoon, Senator Enzi spoke on the Senate floor and outlined some of that history. I am so proud of my home state's amazing record in advancing this entire issue and concern and allowance of women voting. Women in Wyoming were the first in the nation to use the right to vote. That's a fact. Wyoming women have been voting for 150 years. December 10, 1869, Wyoming took a giant leap forward for women's equality. We are called the Equality State.' This is the reason why. So Wyoming's Governor, Mark Gordon, in a ceremony this morning at our State Capitol in Cheyenne is proclaiming today Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day.' Wyoming was the first place in the country to pass a law securing women's rights to vote as well as the right not just to vote but to hold public office. The people of Wyoming spoke loud and clear 150 years ago, today. We stood with women 50 years ahead of the rest of the nation. Wyoming was a territory back then. Our state hadn't yet joined the Union, that didn't happen till 1890. Still, that's when we earned th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=1AF88C0D-77DA-450B-A568-C3B73A647EA7 | Enzi celebrates historic Wyoming Womens Suffrage Day, marking 150th anniversary of womens right to vote | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day on Dec. 10 is a monumental day at the very core of what makes Wyoming the Equality State, according to U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. The day commemorates the 150th anniversary of Wyoming being the first territory or state to grant women the right to vote. Speaking on the Senate floor today, Enzi said Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day celebrates the contributions of women to our great state and Wyoming's place in history as a trailblazer for women's suffrage. On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming Territory approved the first law recognizing women's inherent right to vote and hold public office, 50 years before the enactment of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Just as they did in 1869, women's voices and their votes continue to help build our economy and guide our democracy, Enzi said. Throughout history, Wyoming has been home to many remarkable women and today still recognizes how important women are to the success of the state. Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day is a testament to the contributions women have made and continue to make to Wyoming and the values that make our state stand out as an example for the rest of the country. Earlier this year, Enzi and U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution to designate Dec. 10, 2019, as Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day, which the Senate unanimously passed. Congresswoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., introduced a companion resolution in the House of Representatives. Wyoming was not going to allow the acknowledgement of women's right to vote to be ceremonial or artificial, Enzi said. Within one year, women began holding public office throughout Wyoming, serving as the first women in the United States to do so. Historic achievements for women in Wyoming: First woman to vote in the U.S. in 1869. First woman justice of the peace in the U.S. in 1870. First all-woman jury in the U.S. in 1870. First woman bailiff in the U.S. in 1870. First town in the U.S. to be governed by all women in 1920. First woman governor in the U.S. in 1925. C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/speeches?ContentRecord_id=069E7163-6AB5-4063-8D0D-ECDCA94667A0 | Wyoming Womens Suffrage Day | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | MR PRESIDENT, today I would like to speak on a topic very important to my wife Diana, me, and all of Wyoming - and should be important to all of America. It's a topic of great importance in Wyoming. A topic at the core of what makes Wyoming the Equality State. It is Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day, tomorrow. I recently had the pleasure of introducing and, along with my friend Senator Barrasso, passing Senate Resolution 430, which recognizes tomorrow, December 10, 2019, as "Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day. Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day celebrates the contributions of women to our great state and Wyoming's place in history as a trailblazer for women's suffrage. 150 years ago, on December 10, 1869, the Wyoming Territory approved the first law in legislative history of the United States recognizing women's inherent right to vote and hold public office 50 years before the enactment of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920. This historic step even preceded Wyoming's statehood. The young territory granted women the right to vote 20 years before becoming the 44th state admitted to the Union. In fact, when Congress invited Wyoming to join the Union and demanded that women's suffrage be revoked, the Wyoming Legislature said, We will remain out of the Union one hundred years rather than come in without women. This pioneering spirit is truly remarkable and something I keep at the front of my mind every day as I continue my work in the Senate. Wyoming was not going to allow the acknowledgement of women's right to vote to be ceremonial or artificial. In fact, one short year after recognizing women's right to vote, women began holding public office throughout Wyoming, serving as the first women in the United States to do so. In 1870, Esther Hobart Morris became the first female justice of the peace, serving in South Pass City, Wyoming. That year Wyoming also saw the country's first all-female jury, and the first woman bailiff in the world, Martha Symon Boies. Later, in 1894, Estelle Reel Meyer became Wyoming's Superintenden… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=C44345FC-CECA-4B3E-BE7D-59D7322E5F4F | Senator Barrasso on FOX Business with Stuart Varney | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/06/cheney-the-united-states-must-always-stand-for-freedom/ | Cheney: The United States Must Always Stand For Freedom | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington On Thursday, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) delivered remarks at the2019 International Democrat Union (IDU) Forum Dinneron America's role in the world and our nation's foreign policy. Formed in 1983 by founding members that includedBritain's Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and then United States Vice-President George Bush,the IDU provides a forumin which parties holding similar beliefs can come together and exchange views on matters of policy and organizational interest, so that they can learn from each other, act together, establish contacts and speak with one strong voice to promote democracy and center-right policies around the globe.For videosand transcript excerpts of Rep. Cheney's remarks at the forum's dinner Thursday evening, please see below: REP. LIZ CHENEY:I looked back at the founding of the IDU as I was getting ready for tonight and looking at what particularly Prime Minister Thatcher had to say when she first launched the organization with Frank and then-Vice President Bush, and she made a point that I think is crucial for all of us to remember, and it's the idea of sort of the fundamental paradox of our freedom. And that paradox is that freedom, the freedom of mankind, individual freedom and liberty, is simultaneously an indomitable force, simultaneously a force that nothing else can destroy, nothing else can defeat, and at the same time, incredibly fragile. And I'll tell you what I mean. It is an idea that for me has really become real in the time that I've served in the House of Representatives. I'm in my third year now in the House of Representatives and the United States of America obviously has long been a very powerful nation, an important nation, a nation that has led in so many ways, and so when you look at our governing institutions from the outside, I think we have a tendency to think that they will always be there, that we will always enjoy this freedom, that we will always enjoy this strength, that we will always be in a position where… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/04/cheney-statement-on-house-passage-of-bill-to-curb-robocalls/ | Cheney Statement On House Passage Of Bill To Curb Robocalls | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after the House of Representativesvoted overwhelmingly Wednesdayto pass theTRACED Act, which aims to curb the inundation of robocalls across America. Rep. Cheney proudly cosponsored similar legislation, theStopping Bad Robocalls Act, which originally passed through the House in July. Last year, there were 48 billion robocalls made in the United States, with Wyoming constituents alone receiving 64 million. What's worse is that these calls are increasingly coming from scammers looking to steal from the individuals they're calling. These robocalls must be stopped and today I was proud to vote to send legislation to President Trump's desk that will do just that. The TRACED Act will curtail the flood of calls from scammers and give the FCC more tools to go after those making these illegal calls. Wyoming knows first-hand just how dangerous these schemes can be. Late last year, the Wyoming Highway Patrol had to alert the public about a robocall scam thatthecaller-ID said came from a Wyoming 307-number. The recording told the listener that a relative had been in a motor vehicle crash and arrested for driving under the influence. The listener was then instructed to send money for bail, attorney fees, and health care costs.This is exactly the kind of scam that this legislation seeks to prevent. This measure will empower consumers to combat unwanted robocalls and give the Federal Communications Commission the critical tools they need to catch those who break the law. I was proud to be a co-sponsor of the House version of the TRACED Act, and am thrilled that this critical legislation is one step closer to becoming law. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/05/cheney-thanks-to-president-trump-and-his-administration-domestic-energy-production-is-helping-wyoming/ | Cheney: Thanks To President Trump And His Administration, Domestic Energy Production Is Helping Wyoming | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | WashingtonEarlier today, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined her fellow colleagues on the Coal Caucus to meet with Steven Winberg, the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. This meeting followed the announcement that the Department of Energy is working withthe University of Wyomingon new technologies for our coal industry. Rep. Cheney issued the following statement about the meeting and announcement: It was great to meet withAssistantSecretary Winberg this morning to discuss coal production across the country, and specifically in Wyoming. Thanks to policies implemented by the Trump Administration, domestic energy development has increased,and we have fought to reverse many of the devastating impacts of President Obama's war on fossil fuels. I'm also very pleased about the latest announcements that the Department of Energy will be working with the University of Wyoming to develop new and innovative ways to build on our successful energy record and expand opportunities even further. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with Assistant Secretary Winberg on improving opportunities for domestic energy development in Wyomingand thank President Trump for continuing to fight for the best interest of our state. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=A8498B52-B333-4D6F-80B9-0698C23F1363 | Barrasso and President Trump Surprise Wyoming Troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=3623684E-2C69-49D9-BAD7-FD0EE75F39EF | Wyoming womens suffrage legacy lives on through businesses | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Wyoming's foundation of being the Equality State started 150 years ago with role models like Louisa Swain, the first woman to vote, and Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman to be governor of a state who both helped lead the way for future generations. On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming Territory approved the first law in the history of the United States recognizing women's inherent right to vote and hold public office an entire 50 years before the rest of the country. The legacy of these important women lives on today through many different realms. In every corner of the state, Wyoming women are leaders in politics, education and, of course, business. The Wyoming business landscape would not be what it is today without the committed work of women-led projects and organizations. Wyoming ranks within the top 10 states that hold the best employment vitality for women-owned businesses and businesses at large, according to a 2018 report by American Express. This influence and proof of success can be seen everywhere you look. One example is Mountain Meadow Wool in Buffalo, owned by Karen Hostetler. Her family-run mill focuses on preserving the western culture and bringing together various local ranches. The business offers quality wool products that are 100% American made and Wyoming grown. Another proud women-led business is Wyoming's famous and beloved Chugwater Chili, which opened in 1986. This small business has fewer than a dozen employees, but its success is anything but small. Today, the award-winning Chugwater Chili Corporation is overseen by Karen Guidice and her business partner Justin Gentle, with many other women running the operations and retail. Both businesses were included in a feature from Wyoming Tourism as women-owned businesses everyone should experience. The heritage is also carried out by programs that dedicate their work to building and supporting opportunities for women. A unique example that always comes to mind when telling others about what's going on in Wyoming is Climb Wyoming. Their mission … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/03/cheney-house-democrats-have-failed-to-make-a-clear-compelling-bipartisan-impeachment-case/ | Cheney: House Democrats Have Failed To Make A Clear, Compelling, Bipartisan Impeachment Case | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington During this evening's House Republican leadership press conference, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) noted that the Democrats have fundamentally failed to prove their impeachment case despite stacking the deck in their favor.Click here to watch her full remarksand see the transcript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY:We are back now, as you all know, and will begin tomorrow hearings in the Judiciary Committee on impeachment despite the fact that the Speaker of the House said that the evidence, if we were going to more forward on impeachment, needs to be clear, compelling, and bipartisan. The Democrats fail on every single one of those counts, and we have been pointing out and talking about now for several weeks, since the impeachment process began, the extent to which the process was fundamentally unfair. So I would just ask people to remember that they have failed despite the fact that they had a process that basically put everything tilted in their direction. The Democrats were able to act as judge and prosecutor. The Democrats were able to select every single witness. The Democrats were able to prevent, and did prevent, witnesses from answering Republican questions. The Democrats decided what the American people would see and when. The Democrats decided the timing on the release of important pieces of transcripts, they still have not released the transcript of the IC Inspector General, and so the Democrats essentially stacked the deck in their favor and despite the fact that they did this, and even with every unfair advantage and unprecedented advantage they gave themselves, including preventing the President from having any access to the proceedings, preventing his counsel from having any participation in the proceedings, they now have come out of this and fundamentally failed to prove their case. So we're going to be moving into tomorrow where we're going to have a panel of constitutional scholars, liberal law professors, predominantly, and one Republican witness, and the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/12/04/cheney-the-american-people-will-hold-democrats-accountable-for-failing-to-provide-for-the-defense-of-the-nation/ | Cheney: The American People Will Hold Democrats Accountable For Failing To Provide For The Defense Of The Nation | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Today, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) called on the House to defeat the Previous Question and bring the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act up for consideration on the House floor. In her remarks, she called on HouseDemocrats to refocus their attention from impeachment proceedings to passing a bipartisan NDAA to support the troops and strengthen national security.Click here to watch her full remarksand see the transcript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY:Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to thank my friend and colleague, Mr. Woodall. I do miss our time together on the Rules Committee. I will look forward to a Rules Committee under a majority leadership in the near future and we'd like to have you back, Mr. Woodall. So thank you for all of your great service to our nation and to this institution. Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, we will amend the rule and begin immediate consideration of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. I urge the House to move forward on this measure and give our men and women in uniform the resources they need, the tools they deserve to defend all of us. As matters stand, Mr. Speaker, we are facing a grave situation. Combining the already-delayed NDAA with the most recent continuing resolution is bad enough. But further delay on this defense bill combined with the potential of yet one more continuing resolutionthat, Mr. Speaker, is a national security nightmare. Timely, stable, adequate funding is a prerequisite for a strong military. It is the first step toward ensuring the security of each and every American. That is why, Mr. Speaker, it is vital that we as a body fulfill this, our most important Constitutional duty which is to provide for the common defense. If we fail to do so, nothing else we do in this body will matter. If this chamber fails to do so, Mr. Speaker, make no mistake, the Democrats will be held to account. The partisan tactics and the baseless impeachment exercises we have seen will be to blame. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=0DA5EC1E-10F2-4040-A7C9-9EAA5DD06182 | Barrasso: Give Our Troops the Raise They Deserve | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor about his Thanksgiving trip to Afghanistan with President Trump to visit the troops and the need to pass the defense funding bill. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso's remarks: I come to the floor today having just spent Thanksgiving Day with our troops serving in Afghanistan. It was an incredible honor to join President Trump in a surprise visit to the soldiers stationed at Bagram Air Force Base. We served Thanksgiving dinner to our dedicated service members; those are individuals who serve us every day. Our troops were thrilled to receive the thanks of our grateful nation directly delivered from the commander-in-chief. They know that President Trump has their back. It was such a privilege to introduce the president to some of my home state's Wyoming National Guard members. He actually had two of them up on the stage with him. They're doing a tremendous job on behalf of Wyoming's largest deployment overseas right now in about a decade. We told all of our service members how grateful the nation is for their service and their sacrifice and their dedication. Meanwhile here back in Washington, Democrats continue to block the bills tat we need to have passed to keep our nation secure. Incredibly, their blocking both the defense authorization and the defense funding bills. The whole funding of our national defense expires in two weeks. But still the Democrats continue to waste time, precious time, legislative time, on their partisan, obsessive approach to impeachment. Their holiday season impeachment is hurting the American people and especially it is hurting our military. The defense funding measure includes a well-earned and well-deserved pay raise for the troops. The President told the troops about that on Thanksgiving evening after serving dinner and after eating with them. It makes you wonder, why on earth Democrats would block the pay raise right before Christmas? It is … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=2278739D-85A2-4D6E-87BB-152003B7EF2D | Barrasso and President Trump Surprise Wyoming Troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving | 2019-11-28 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Barrasso with members of WY National Guard in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving AFGHANISTAN On Thanksgiving day in Afghanistan, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) joined President Donald Trump in a surprise visit to American troops stationed at Bagram Air Base. This includes members of Wyoming National Guard's A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery, who are conducting artillery missions in Afghanistan. On a day to reflect on what we as Americans are thankful for, it was an honor to travel to Afghanistan with President Trump to tell our soldiers in person how truly grateful we all are for their sacrifice and dedication, Barrasso said. I was incredibly proud to introduce the President to Guard members who are stationed at Bagram Air Base. They're part of the largest overseas deployment of Wyoming soldiers in a decade and are doing an outstanding job. Barrasso and President Trump met with service members, served Thanksgiving dinner, and were briefed by military officials about ongoing operations in the Middle East. There are approximately 370 Wyoming National Guard soldiers deployed in the Middle East and Europe. This makes it one of the largest deployments of Wyoming National Guard soldiers since 2009. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/26/president-trump-signs-bill-co-sponsored-by-rep-cheney-commemorating-womens-suffrage/ | President Trump Signs Bill Co-Sponsored By Rep. Cheney Commemorating Womens Suffrage | 2019-11-26 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Yesterday, President Trump signed legislation co-sponsored by Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) honoring the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage nationwide.This signing comes after Congresswoman Cheneyintroduced a resolutionearlier this month calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day to honor the 150th anniversary of the state granting women the right to vote. Watch her full remarks from the Oval Office here or below: REP. LIZ CHENEY:It's an honor to be here,Ithink it's really important for us to remember that all of us who are elected officials who are women, all of us who are serving serve on the shoulders of the accomplishments of so many women who've come before us. I'm very proud in Wyoming of the strong womenmy mother, mygrandmother, my great-grandmothersand just the tremendous work and effort that went into this over the years and so it's an honor to be here. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP:And your daughter. REP. CHENEY:Exactly. That's right, my daughter, Elizabeth, who's following in my footsteps. So thank you very much, Mr. President. Additionally, President Trump described Wyoming as Number One after Congresswoman Cheney noted that the state was the very first in the U.S. to grant women the right to vote. Watch morehereor below: PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Representative Liz Cheney, likewise an incredible job, and actually I just learned something, Liz would you say what you just told me about Wyoming? REP. LIZ CHENEY: Sure, Mr. President. Wyoming is the first place on earth where women had the right to vote. We've been voting 150 years in Wyoming. PRESIDENT TRUMP:Number one, number one. That's a pretty good record! | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/25/wte-gives-cheney-thumbs-up-for-helping-to-replace-military-medals/ | WTE Gives Cheney Thumbs Up For Helping To Replace Military Medals | 2019-11-25 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | OnSaturday,The Wyoming Tribune Eaglegave House GOP Conference Chair and Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) a thumbs up for her work this month securing military replacement medals for a Wyoming resident. You canread more hereor below: WTE Offers Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down 11-23-19 UPto U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., for working quickly behind the scenes to obtain replacement medals for Marty Albright and her family. The medals are similar to the ones her father earned during his service in World War II, which were stolen recently from VFW Post 1881. Of course, they're not the actual medals Harry L. Grover was presented for serving in Africa and Italy. But even as we hold out hope that the original medals will be returned, it's heartwarming to see our congresswoman and her staff take notice of the situation and help in this way. Congresswoman Cheney's office worked with the United State Army to secure the following medals after they were stolen in September from VFW Post 1881: Purple Heart, Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, EuropeanAfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. If you or a family member needs help obtaining a militarymedalreplacement, please reach out to Tammy Hooper located in the Cheyenne district office atTammy.Hooper@mail.house.govor at307-772-2595. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=8A63977A-8E16-4CB7-BB2B-4834925EDFA0 | Barrasso Applauds New Plan to Address Crisis of Missing and Murdered Native Americans | 2019-11-22 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after Attorney General William Barr unveiled a new plan addressing the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous people. Murder, rape, kidnapping, domestic violence and human trafficking affect women and children in tribal communities at astonishing and unacceptable levels. I applaud Attorney General Barr for taking action today to address these horrific problems, said Barrasso. As the former chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, I've heard time and again from families whose loved ones have gone missing or whose lives were irreparably changed by violence. Too many cases are underreported or unresolved. By improving data collection and increasing coordination among law enforcement agencies, families across Indian Country have a better chance of bringing their loved ones safely home. In 2015, as chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Barrasso introduced bipartisan legislation to improve and expand resources for victims of crime in tribal communities. The Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Act (SURVIVE Act) would support Indian victims of crime by requiring the Department of the Interior to use a dedicated funding stream from the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) to administer a competitive tribal grant program for victim services and assistance. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=4838FFB5-9E40-4146-ACB2-DAD0E4A1AF33 | Senator Barrasso on FOX Business with Stuart Varney Discusses Democrat Debate | 2019-11-21 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=729595F2-8000-472C-88E6-DB9C314B5B45 | Barrasso: Its Time to Fund Our Military | 2019-11-20 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | House Democrats are delaying final passage of our National Defense Authorization Act They're blocking the spending bill for our military even though it gives our troops a well-earned pay raise. Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor about how Democrats in the House and Senate need to stop blocking the National Defense Authorization Act and give our troops the pay raise they have earned and deserve. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso's remarks: I come to the floor as we approach another government funding deadline. The fact is, it's already past time to fund the government, and especially our military. Republicans have worked all year to complete the annual appropriations process and get it done on time. Here's the problem: Republicans can't pass the annual funding bills alone. We need cooperation from the Democrats. We need the House Democrats' cooperation, and here in the Senate you need to clear the 60-vote hurdle. So we need Senate Democrats to be involved in the process as well. But Democrats prefer impeachment grandstanding rather than governing. That's what we are facing here today. So we're nearly two months into the fiscal year, fiscal year 2020, and we have yet to pass any of the 2020 funding bills. The government has been running under what's called a short-term continuing resolution. This current continuing resolution is set to expire Thursday, tomorrow. We'll undoubtedly pass another stopgap continuing resolution this week. These are only a temporary fix. They're needed to keep the government's lights on but at last year's funding levels. Meanwhile, there's no end in sight to Democrats' three-year-long impeachment obsession. Their impeachment fever rages on. They are so consumed by this bitterly partisan process that they cannot focus on the priorities of the American people. Too consumed to fix our aging roads and bridges. Too obsessed to pass America-first trade deals. Too fixated to fund the gover… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=C99506A0-FE39-4C64-BFB0-63C4AD9B42C2 | Enzi, Barrasso support increase in temporary work visas | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., joined a bipartisan group of senators advocating for H-2B visa cap relief for seasonal employers in any upcoming government funding agreement. The H-2B visa program allows American businesses to temporarily hire workers from other countries when there are not enough able and willing American workers to fill temporary positions. These visas are often relied on in areas with seasonal tourism. In a letter, which was sent to the Senate majority leader, minority leader, and the chairman and vice chairman of the Appropriations Committee, the senators stressed that there are not enough U.S. workers available to meet the seasonal demand for employment and that these seasonal positions support the jobs of thousands of American citizens. The shortage of U.S. workers during the last several years has demonstrated that without needed guest workers, seasonal businesses are simply unable to meet their staffing needs. They have been forced to limit hours of operation, turn away customers, scale back service, and cancel capital equipment purchases, the senators wrote. In some cases, businesses were forced to lay off Americans whose jobs are supported by H-2B workersor shut down their operations entirely. Seasonal businesses need meaningful and lasting cap relief so they can continue to contribute to the economy and create full-time, year-round work for Americans. According to the American Enterprise Institute, every H-2B worker is estimated to create and sustain 4.64 American jobs. In a strong economy with record-low unemployment, the H-2B program's congressionally mandated cap of 66,000 visas is inadequate to meet the labor needs of seasonal businesses. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) continues to report that the number of job openings actually exceeds the labor pool. Meaningful cap relief is needed to allow our seasonal businesses to supplement their workforce in the growing number of instances when Americans are not available to fill temporary positions.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=3DCF1127-4791-4A01-9BFD-44B144C14D41 | Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Testifies Before Senate on Clean Water Act Reform | 2019-11-19 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | The Clean Water Act, particularly Section 401, is designed to allow states to protect the water quality. It is not a tool to erect a trade barrier based on political whims or parochial politics. Barrasso welcomes Governor Gordon to the committee. Click here to watch Governor Gordon's testimony. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), welcomed the Honorable Mark Gordon, governor of Wyoming, to the committee. Gordon was testifying before the committee at a hearing titled Hearing on S. 1087, the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2019, and Other Potential Reforms to Improve Implementation of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act: State Perspectives. The hearing focused on the need to reform Section 401 of the Clean Water Act to stop abuses by a number of states to block important energy projects. The state of Washington has abused Section 401 to block the export of Wyoming coal by not granting permits to build the Millennium Bulk Terminal project. Barrasso introduced Gordon to the committee prior to his testimony. I am very pleased to introduce Governor Mark Gordon, who was sworn in as the state of Wyoming's 33rd governor on January 7 of this year. Governor Gordon has served the people of Wyoming for years. He's a native of Kaycee, Wyoming in Johnson County, grew up and worked on his family's ranch. He became a successful rancher and businessman himself. Prior to his election as governor, he also served as state treasurer from 2012 until this January. His leadership as state treasurer resulted in, improved returns on state investments, better protection of state savings, and increased transparency for the public. Governor Gordon's efforts to improve the state's financial portfolio, resulted in Wyoming being ranked number one in the country for transparency. As governor, he is working to make Wyoming's government more accessible, productive, and efficient. Governor Gordon, we are honored that you are testif… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/facebook?ContentRecord_id=0AB03CC1-E541-4E82-BB1E-095E4811472B | Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Congressional Award! | 2019-11-18 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Press alt + / to open this menu | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/facebook?ContentRecord_id=A3A40DB3-3B7D-4E30-AF17-04C14A25AA16 | Diana and I met with several Wyoming cadets at West Point. | 2019-11-18 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Press alt + / to open this menu | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/18/rep-cheney-sens-cruz-graham-applaud-trump-administration-decision-to-end-civil-nuclear-waiver-for-irans-fordow-nuclear-bunker/ | Rep. Cheney, Sens. Cruz, Graham Applaud Trump Administration Decision To End Civil Nuclear Waiver For Irans Fordow Nuclear Bunker | 2019-11-18 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY), member of the House Armed Services Committee, along with Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement applauding the Trump administration for announcing the end of the Fordow civil nuclear waiver for Iran: We applaud President Trump and Secretary of State Pompeo for today's news that the Trump administration will finally end the waiver for civil nuclear work at Iran's Fordow facility, which was dug out of the side of a mountain to build nuclear weapons. Ending this waiver is another important step in tearing up the catastrophic-Obama Iran nuclear deal once and for all. The administration should now end the waivers for the remaining projects related to the deal, especially the Arak reactor, Iran's heavy water reactor. There is no justification for extending that waiver in light of recent confirmation that Iran is violating its heavy water obligations, let alone for letting Iran continue to build up its program not at Fordow, and not at Arak. We will continue to urge the administration to stop issuing all civil-nuclear waivers and call on our colleagues to expeditiously take up our legislation, end these waivers, and hold Iran accountable. Rep. Cheney, Sens. Cruz, and Graham have repeatedly urged President Trump to maintain his maximum pressure campaign on Iran and revoke the civil nuclear waivers. Last week, the membersintroduced a billrequiring the administration to revoke civil nuclear waivers for projects established under the catastrophic Obama-Iran nuclear deal that have allowed Iran to continue building up its nuclear program. Earlier this month, after Iranannouncedit would begin injecting uranium gas into centrifuges at the Fordow nuclear bunker, the membersreleased a joint statementurging President Trump to end the civil nuclear waivers and invoke the United Nations snapback to restore international sanctions and restrictions on Ir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/15/rep-cheney-helps-wyoming-resident-receive-replacement-military-medals/ | Rep. Cheney Helps Wyoming Resident Receive Replacement Military Medals | 2019-11-15 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement regarding her work securing military replacement medals awarded to Harry Grover that had been recently stolen from VFW Post 1881. I was honored to work with VFW Post 1881 to secure and present replacement medals to Marty Albright that her fatherreceivedfor his brave service during World Word II,Rep. Cheney said.These medals represent Harry Grover's sacrifice, bravery, and gritas he fought gallantly for our freedom and against tyranny. Harry Grover served in the U.S. Army in Africa and Italy during World War II. Congresswoman Cheney's office worked with the United State Army to secure the following medals after they were stolen in September from VFW Post 1881: Purple Heart, Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, EuropeanAfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. If you or a family member needs help obtaining a militarymedalreplacement, please reach out to Tammy Hooper located in the Cheyenne district office at Tammy.Hooper@mail.house.govor at307-772-2595. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/15/rep-cheney-reaffirms-the-need-to-support-coal-production-if-the-aml-program-is-to-continue/ | Rep. Cheney Reaffirms The Need To Support Coal Production If The AML Program Is To Continue | 2019-11-15 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) on Thursday highlighted the Wyoming coal industry's significant contribution to the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program duringa House Natural Resources CommitteehearingonH.R. 4248. She was honored to introduceAlan Edwards, theDeputy Director of Wyoming's Department Of Environmental Quality, who was invited to testify before the committee about Wyoming's experience with the AML program. During the hearing, Rep. Cheney stressed the importance of Wyoming coal to power the nation.Click here to watch her full remarksand see the transcript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY:Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and thank you Ranking Member Gosar. I also want to thank my colleagues Mr. Cartwright and Mr. Thompson for this important legislation and it's wonderful to see Alan Edwards here this morning. He was a little bit humble. In addition to the important work that he's doing both at our DEQ and administering our AML program, he has been recognized nationally for his dedication and commitment to ensuring that this program is administered the way it should be and is obviously an expert in the field and I'm very, very proud to be here today and to have Wyoming so well represented as well by Mr. Edwards. As we've talked about many times in this Committee, Wyoming is obviously the nation's leading coal producer. We produce 40 percent of America's coal today and we produce the cleanest coal in the world. We produce more coal than the next six coal-producing states combined and we contribute the lion's share of the resources to this important fund. So we have a real stake in it, we have a stake in its continuation, and also in how it's administered. And I do want to point out that in terms of consistency, it's critically important as we're talking about the good that this program can do, the importance of these resources, we cannot continue to pursue a path where too often in this committee we find ourselves criticizing the importance of the coal industr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/15/rep-cheney-sens-cruz-graham-introduce-bill-to-reverse-misguided-civil-nuclear-waivers-dismantle-iran-nuclear-deal/ | Rep. Cheney, Sens. Cruz, Graham Introduce Bill To Reverse Misguided Civil-Nuclear Waivers, Dismantle Iran Nuclear Deal | 2019-11-15 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY), Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this week introduced legislation that would dismantle a key remaining part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in response to the Trump administration's repeated issuance of waivers for civil nuclear projects contemplated by the deal. Congress is determined to support President Trump's successful maximum pressure campaign and ensure the disastrous nuclear deal is completely dismantled,Rep. Cheney said.The U.S. must revoke waivers for civil nuclear' projects established by President Obama's nuclear deal. These waivers legitimize Iran's illicit nuclear infrastructureeven as the regime continues on a path of nuclear escalation at sites like the Fordow bunker, where Iran recently resumed uraniumenrichment. Iran is exploiting the civil-nuclear waivers from the Obama-Iran deal, which the Trump administration has continued to issue, to build up their nuclear program and buy time until the nuclear deal expires, leaving them with a full-blown unlimited civilian nuclear program,Sen. Cruz said.The Trump administration has continued to issue these waivers despite a continuing campaign of nuclear escalation and extortion by Iran. Just this month, Iran began injecting uranium gas into centrifuges at the Fordow nuclear bunker, a nuclear weapons facility they dug out of the side of a mountain. Enough is enough. Now is the time to end the deal once and for all. I urge Congress to expeditiously take up our legislation, end these waivers, and hold Iran accountable. President Trump should immediately end the issuance of civil nuclear waivers that allow Iran to build its nuclear program,Sen. Graham said.Iran is now openly violating the nuclear deal and stockpiling dangerous nuclear material. My colleagues and I will continue to advance legislation to reverse this misguided decision. After Iran announced it would begin injecting uranium ga… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/14/rep-cheney-introduces-resolution-to-recognize-150th-anniversary-of-womens-suffrage-in-wyoming/ | Rep. Cheney Introduces Resolution To Recognize 150th Anniversary Of Womens Suffrage In Wyoming | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | WashingtonWyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) introduced a resolution on Thursday to call on the U.S. House of Representatives to designate December 10, 2019 as Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day to honor the 150th anniversary of the state granting women the right to vote.A similar measure was introduced by WyomingSens. Mike Enzi and John Barasso in the Senate, and the text of Rep. Cheney's resolutioncan be read hereandbelow.Please see a statement from Rep. Cheney about the introduction of the resolution: Wyoming has a proud history of leading the women's suffrage movement, granting women the right to vote half a centurybeforethe ratification of the 19th Amendment. This resolution celebrates the trailblazing nature of Wyoming women and highlights their achievements on behalf of our state and the nation. I'm proud to champion legislation to honor our proud Wyoming history of leading the nation and the world on women's suffrage. The world needs more cowgirls! | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=47160DB6-6359-43C1-BD3E-826233148367 | Barrasso: Trade Deal is Essential to U.S. Economic Growth | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Without question, the most important trade deal we need to pass right now is USMCA the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. In my view, it is vital to continuing our American prosperity. Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke recently on the Senate floor about the need to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement to keep America's record-setting economy on track. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso's remarks: I come to the floor today to shine a spotlight on our strong, healthy, growing economy. Specifically, my focus is on how this record-setting economy is helping and can continue to help all Americans. Since Republicans took over and passed tax relief, there has been no end to the boon in jobs in our country. Republicans have put the U.S. worker in the driver's seat. The October jobs report again beat all expectations. U.S. employers added a solid 128,000 jobs last month alone. Even better, American workers are noting that their wallets are thicker; they are fatter. Wages are up 3 percent year over year, and it is the fastest growth faster than inflation. We also continue to see record-low unemployment across the country. At 3.6 percent, the U.S. jobless rate is near a 50-year low. African-American unemployment is at a 50-year low. In fact, 3 years of Republican pro-growth policies have produced more than 6 million new jobs actually, 6,700,000 new jobs. Today, the United States has nearly 160 million people working. That is another record high. Median household income is the highest in 20 years. No wonder a new poll by Gallup shows Americans are planning to spend more than ever this holiday season because they have the money. They have earned it, and they have kept more of their hard-earned money as a result of tax relief. The U.S. stock market continues to set new highs, and that is welcome news for people when they look at their pensions, their retirements, and their 401(k)s. Notably, trade optimism has bee… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=6F593314-00EB-4E0B-83CD-F3349383053B | Barrasso Questions Secretary of Energy Nominee Dan Brouillette | 2019-11-14 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Presses nominee on energy research, carbon capture technology, Nuclear Fuel Working Group and cybersecurity at the Dept. of Energy. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned Dan Brouillette, President Trump's nominee to be the next secretary of Energy. Barrasso pressed Brouillette on energy research, carbon capture technology, the Nuclear Fuel Working Group and cybersecurity efforts at the Department of Energy. Brouillette, who serves as the deputy secretary of Energy, testified at today's Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. On Energy Research Efforts: I had the opportunity to meet with the nominee last week, and I was very impressed with his knowledge, his experience, and his commitment to advancing American energy and technology. I think he would make a superb Secretary of Energy. The Department of Energy has done a great job, I believe, investing in research to advance domestic energy. What starts here in the U.S. can change the world. We are developing energy technologies here at home, and then pushing to get these technologies to the deployment stage. Countries around the world are doing the same. If confirmed, how will you coordinate research efforts to ensure the Department's efforts aren't duplicative or redundant with what other people are doing? Click here for video of Sen. Barrasso questioning Mr. Brouillette on energy research efforts. On Deploying Carbon Capture Technology Worldwide: There is great work being done at the University of Wyoming, our School of Energy Resources, the Integrated Test Center. I'm fully on board. When we look at worldwide, we need to get these technologies that are developed, then deployed. So I look at China and India, they're going to continue to grow their economies, they're going to continue to release carbon dioxide as they build out industrial and transportation sectors. The United States, despite of what some may believe, the United States can't tackle climate change alone. We need to work with other countr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=94BA62CB-0B79-4B6A-ACB1-7A94DEEE4372 | Enzi aims to reduce youth use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes | 2019-11-13 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | As teen use of e-cigarettes and vaping has skyrocketed over the last few years, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., wants to ensure the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is taking the necessary steps to protect public health and our children. At a Senate health committee hearing focused on examining the response to lung illnesses and rising youth electronic cigarette use, Enzi expressed his concern about the continued use of cigarettes, the vaping crisis and the detrimental harms tobacco has caused. The National Youth Tobacco Survey found that the number of teenagers who vape has increased 700% since 2013. According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 29.6% of Wyoming high school students use e-cigarettes compared to 27.5% across the country, and 15.7% of Wyoming high school students smoke compared to 5.8% nationally. Enzi applauded the FDA for recently issuing a modified proposal to include large, color graphic warning labels on tobacco products, which was a provision he originally included in the 2009 legislation in an attempt to deter tobacco use. A circuit court struck down the FDA's initial proposal in 2013. I think these warnings would be a good way to get people to stop smoking or vaping or to never start, Enzi said. Enzi also asked the FDA to commit to regularly reporting to Congress every two years on how the Tobacco Control Act is working another provision that Enzi included in the act in 2009. However, FDA has only published that report once, in 2013.To download video and audio, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=A1E9E8BC-AC92-42E1-8368-70D6612CAF36 | Enzi, Barrasso ask Senate to recognize 150th anniversary of womens suffrage in Wyoming | 2019-11-12 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., introduced a resolution to designate Dec. 10, 2019 as Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Wyoming granting women the right to vote. On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming territory became the first territory or state to grant women the right to vote. This resolution would emphasize Wyoming's role in granting women the right to vote 50 years before the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Wyoming has been a leader for women's equality and we are proud of our history behind this movement, Enzi said. From the first woman to vote to the first woman to be governor in the country, Wyoming women led the way. This resolution celebrates the monumental achievements of Wyoming women and the continued contributions made by women to our state and the country. Wyoming is the nation's trailblazer for women's equality, said Barrasso. We earned the nickname The Equality State' for being the first state to grant women the right to vote. We're proud of the strong women leaders who have called Wyoming home, including the first elected woman governor and the first female justice of the peace. With this resolution, the entire nation can join us in celebrating Wyoming leading the charge for women's equality. The resolution also recognizes Wyoming and its citizens' many other achievements that earned its equality state motto, including having the first woman in the world cast a ballot; being the first state with a jury to include women; having the first woman justice of the peace; being the first state to elect a female governor; and having the first female court bailiff. To read the resolution, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=A38268C1-E08B-4D3C-BEFD-85037A6C4B0F | Turn this busy season into a small business wonderland | 2019-11-12 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | As we enter the holiday season, spending time with family and giving back is on many of our minds. However, for business owners, this time of year is likely the busiest season for sales. Small businesses know this season can be filled with opportunity, but that usually comes with weeks of preparation. Store owners prepare for the holiday rush through many different outlets. Hiring part-time workers, ordering more inventory and even getting the store website up-to-date are just a few. Holidays are consistently the best time for sales, and according to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales are expected to increase 4% since last year. While that may not seem like much, that can be the difference between expanding inventory or even opening another location. One way shoppers and store owners can come together this November is to participate in Small Business Saturday. On Nov. 30, 2019 the Small Business Administration will host the 10th annual Small Business Saturday where folks are encouraged to shop local and support community retail. By having your business participate in a community-wide event like this one, it is an extra opportunity to let shoppers know that your business is the perfect place to shop this season. The day is intentionally placed between two major retailing days: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you think your small business cannot compete with national retailers, the amount that shoppers spend at small businesses says otherwise. The National Federation of Independent Business estimated that last year's Small Business Saturday brought in almost $18 billion a record high. This Nov. 30 is an opportunity for both shoppers and retailers to not miss, as it is a true diamond in the rough in the world of business. If you're interested in participating in Small Business Saturday, the Small Business Administration offers resources to help promote your store. Resources such as marketing materials are available to help your neighborhood know that your store is ready for not only this Saturday, bu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=5612EF9F-AE01-4B49-8311-7C39B6E2F62D | Enzi, Barrasso ask Senate to recognize 150th anniversary of womens suffrage in Wyoming | 2019-11-12 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., introduced a resolution to designate Dec. 10, 2019 as Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Wyoming granting women the right to vote. On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming territory became the first territory or state to grant women the right to vote. This resolution would emphasize Wyoming's role in granting women the right to vote 50 years before the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Wyoming has been a leader for women's equality and we are proud of our history behind this movement, Enzi said. From the first woman to vote to the first woman to be governor in the country, Wyoming women led the way. This resolution celebrates the monumental achievements of Wyoming women and the continued contributions made by women to our state and the country. Wyoming is the nation's trailblazer for women's equality, said Barrasso. We earned the nickname The Equality State' for being the first state to grant women the right to vote. We're proud of the strong women leaders who have called Wyoming home, including the first elected woman governor and the first female justice of the peace. With this resolution, the entire nation can join us in celebrating Wyoming leading the charge for women's equality. The resolution also recognizes Wyoming and its citizens' many other achievements that earned its equality state motto, including having the first woman in the world cast a ballot; being the first state with a jury to include women; having the first woman justice of the peace; being the first state to elect a female governor; and having the first female court bailiff. To read the resolution, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=FDA861E3-918C-457B-92C3-846895EFCADB | Barrasso Op-Ed: 840 Million People Have No Electricity World Bank Must Fund More Energy Projects | 2019-11-12 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | 840 Million People Have No Electricity World Bank Must Fund More Energy Projects By: U.S. Sen. John Barrasso Nov. 12, 2019 Fox News Why isn't the World Bank using all available energy resources in its global efforts to fight poverty? That's the question I've asked World Bank President David Malpass. Nearly two years ago, the multilateral development bank decided to stop supporting critical coal, oil and gas projects that help people in developing countries escape poverty. Along with 11 other senators, and as a member who votes on whether to give U.S. taxpayer dollars to the World Bank, I am pressing the bank to lift these restrictions. Developing countries desperately need access to a steady supply of affordable and reliable electricity to support economic growth. The World Bank has pulled funding for critical electricity projects in poor countries, including high-efficiency power stations that are fueled by coal. In October 2018, for example, the bank reversed its backing for construction of a state-of-the-art coal-fired power plant in Kosovo. Despite Kosovo having the world's fifth-largest reserves of coal, the bank announced it would only support new energy projects from renewable sources. Kosovo's Minister of Economic Development Valdrin Lluka responded: We don't have the luxury to do such experiments in a poor country such as Kosovo. It is in our national security interest to secure base energy inside our country. The World Bank's misguided move comes as 840 million people worldwide are living without electricity, including 70 percent of sub-Saharan Africa. Even more troubling, nearly 3 billion people in developing countries rely on fuels like wood and other biomass for cooking and home heating, resulting in serious health problems and premature deaths. In 2016, household smoke killed an estimated 2.6 million people. The World Bank's mission is to lift people out of poverty. The bank is now compromising that mission in favor of a political agenda targeting certain energy sources. With the Worl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/11/rep-cheney-to-secretary-pompeo-do-not-allow-those-who-were-with-president-erdogan-and-attacked-american-citizens-in-2017-into-the-united-states/ | Rep. Cheney to Secretary Pompeo: Do Not Allow Those Who Were With President Erdoan And Attacked American Citizens In 2017 Into The United States | 2019-11-11 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington In a letter sent this morningto Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney called on the State Departmenttonot allow anyone who was traveling with President Recep Tayyip Erdoan in 2017 and participated inthe attack on American citizens peacefully protestingoutside the Turkish ambassador's residenceinto the United States ahead of his expected visit to Washington later this week. The complete letter can be seen below: ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=F0AB2F24-9C2D-434A-A0CD-970D4CFF1B8A | Senate Budget Committee Approves Historic Bipartisan Budget Reforms | 2019-11-06 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | The Senate Budget Committee today approved bipartisan budget reforms sponsored by Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to fix the government's broken budget process. The bill,S.2765 - the Bipartisan Congressional Budget Reform Act, would provide a more orderly and deliberative budget process focused on long-term fiscal planning. The historic measure approved today represents the first bipartisan budget reforms approved by the Senate Budget Committee since 1990. This legislation would take several positive steps toward a more active, thoughtful, and functional budget process,said Chairman Enzi. It represents a package of necessary, pragmatic, and significant reforms that do not tilt the scales toward any one party, ideology, or policy outcome. This is an important step in the right direction as we all look to become better stewards of taxpayer dollars. I'm proud to have worked with Chairman Enzi on budget reform to help Congress establish a long-term plan to address our nation's deficits and debt,said Senator Whitehouse. Our bill includes the first-ever process for bipartisan work on the budget, which would look at the main drivers of federal deficits: revenue levels, tax spending, health spending, and annual appropriated spending. It would also take a much-needed step in neutralizing the threat of a federal debt default. Enzi noted that since 2015, the committee has held more than a dozen hearings on the topic of budget process reform, soliciting expert testimony from a variety of sources including economists, academics, state and local leaders, and former Chairs of the Budget Committee. He said the bill would: Reorientthe budget resolution to a two-year cycle, which would allow more time to develop and enforce the budget; Ensurethat Congress has better information on which to base budgets at the start of the budget cycle; Makea number of important reforms to the contents of the budget resolution, including integrating longer term fiscal targets; Generatelegislation that woul… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=119683DA-8010-476B-81CB-8F1AB8429A46 | Senator Barrasso on FOX Business with Stuart Varney | 2019-11-06 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=1EAABA33-EE74-4E52-867C-395E0C94B7F5 | Senator Barrasso on FOX News' America's Newsroom with Sandra Smith | 2019-11-06 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=7470E5B5-575C-47BD-B96E-918F7251022F | Senator Barrasso on CNBC's Squawk Box Discusses Warrencare | 2019-11-06 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=4E278499-4660-48EA-BFAB-3A436B842EBA | The unglamorous job of federal budgeting | 2019-11-05 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | It is no secret that a vast majority of Americans disapprove of the job Congress is doing. Too often our political debates are characterized by hyperpartisanship, rather than achieving meaningful outcomes for the American people. Nowhere is this problem more acute than when it comes to our inability to address our country's unsustainable fiscal course. Our current budget process is broken, as evidenced by mounting debt and deficits, a patchwork of temporary spending bills, government shutdowns, and budgets that, if passed at all, are quickly ignored. While process reforms alone won't solve our fiscal challenges, we believe that realigning incentives, creating a more predictable budget pathway and encouraging active engagement in fiscal outcomes are steps in the right direction. Who knows? They might even lead to a strong bipartisan solution. That is why we have joined with a number of our colleagues to introduce the Bipartisan Congressional Budget Reform Act, which would reorient the budget resolution to serve as both a near-term operating plan and a longer-term fiscal guidepost. Our proposal, which was carefully crafted with input from senators on both sides of the aisle, is built on a two-year budget cycle. Regular appropriations bills would continue to be developed and processed annually, but top-line discretionary totals would be set two years out, providing more predictability in the spending process. Our legislation would also require greater involvement from Senate tax-writing and spending committees to ensure that all corners of the federal ledger are scrutinized and that budgets are attainable. The Congressional Budget Office and the Government Accountability Office would assist in this effort by reviewing portfolios of federal spending on a staggered five-year cycle to help lawmakers identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal programs. To force Congress to consider the nation's fiscal trajectory, our bill would require the budget resolution to include long-term fiscal targ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/05/cheney-statement-on-the-trump-administration-formally-withdrawing-from-the-paris-agreement/ | Cheney Statement On The Trump Administration Formally Withdrawing From The Paris Agreement | 2019-11-05 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after the Trump Administrationformally withdrewthe United States from the Paris Climate Agreement: Iapplaud President Trump for formally withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. This Agreement was based on flawed science and would have cost hundreds of thousands of American jobs, including manyin Wyoming's critical energy industry. Under the agreement, the United States would have been subject to new and unattainable requirementswhile other signatories with terrible environmental track records would be allowed to continue to operate without consequences.This was one of the worst of many bad deals made by President Obama, and President Trump is right to formally withdraw the United States. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/05/rep-cheney-sens-cruz-graham-to-president-trump-tear-up-the-iran-nuclear-deal-once-and-for-all/ | Rep. Cheney, Sens. Cruz, Graham to President Trump: Tear up the Iran Nuclear Deal Once and For All | 2019-11-05 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in a statement today following an announcement by Iran that it will begin injecting uranium gas into centrifuges at the Fordow nuclear bunker, which the Nuclear Archives seized by Israel identify as part of Iran's nuclear weapons program: Today's news reports confirm what we've known all along: Iran has been exploiting the civil-nuclear waivers from the catastrophic Obama-Iran nuclear deal, which the Trump administration has continued to issue, to buy time and build up their nuclear facilities before openly returning to illicit activities in those very facilities. It was entirely predictable that eventually Iran would go back to enriching uranium at their Fordow nuclear bunker, which they dug out of the side of a mountain so they could build nuclear weapons. These waivers dangerously increase the risk of proliferation and whoever is advising President Trump otherwise is doing a disservice to him and the country. Instead, there are two actions the president should take immediately to tear up the nuclear deal once and for all. First, end these waivers. Second, he should order our diplomats to invoke the United Nations snapback to restore international sanctions and restrictions on Iran. We intend to work with our colleagues in Congress to reverse the civil nuclear waivers and hold Iran accountable. Rep. Cheney is working on legislation in the House to revoke the Iran civil nuclear waivers, and Sens. Cruz and Graham are working on parallel legislation in the Senate. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=B162CEF3-CB46-4C28-991B-A9D9813F673A | Barrasso Speaks on the Need to Fight Global Energy Poverty | 2019-11-05 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor about the need to fight global energy poverty by pushing multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, to embrace not exclude affordable energy resources. Senator Barrasso recently led a group of 12 senators in sending a letter to World Bank President David Malpass urging the elimination of barriers at the World Bank that restrict financing of traditional energy resources, such as coal, oil and gas. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso's remarks: I come to the floor today to discuss the global fight to end poverty, and specifically the problem of energy poverty. The numbers paint a very grim picture. Worldwide 840 million people are living without electricity. They can't cook or heat their homes safely or reliably. In fact, nearly 3 billion people, 3 billion people worldwide, still rely on wood and waste for household energy. So what should the United States do to help? Well first and foremost, I believe we should push multilateral development banks like the World Bank to invest in affordable energy projects which will help these people. The World Bank's mission is to lift people out of poverty. To help lift people out of poverty, that's their mission. Specifically, it seeks to end extreme poverty while promoting shared prosperity. So for 75 years, the United States has been working with the World Bank to help developing countries grow. The United States remains the World Bank's largest contributor. Every U.S. dollar at the World Bank should make a difference for people in the developing world. The World Bank's new policies, however, lead me to call for a review, a review by the United States, of how U.S. dollars are being used. Several years ago, the World Bank decided to stop financing certain projects, specifically oil, gas and coal projects. I'm concerned that the World Bank is now blocking affordable energy development, energy that's needed to make a positi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=17CA032B-C7BF-46B1-A80C-F5B4690C4C37 | Senator Barrasso on FOX News with Shannon Bream Discusses Whistleblower and Impeachment | 2019-11-05 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/01/congresswoman-cheney-introduces-the-strengthening-support-for-veterans-with-service-animals-act/ | Congresswoman Cheney Introduces The Strengthening Support For Veterans With Service Animals Act | 2019-11-01 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after introducing legislation to make it easier for disabled veterans to travel on commercial airlines with their service dogs: I'm proud to introduce the Strengthening Support for Veterans with Service Animals Act to help make it easier for veterans with service-connected disabilities to fly with their service dog, Rep. Cheney said. One of the concerns I have heardin Wyoming was that some veterans, particularly those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress, have found it difficult to acquire the paperwork necessary to travel with their service dog. My legislation would address this issue by streamlining and improving the process for a veteran to bring their service dog on a commercial airline flight. I want to thank the veterans of Wyomingwho brought this issue to my attention for theirefforts to improvethe lives ofdisabled veterans across our country. We owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend the freedoms we enjoy as Americansand I will always work to ensure weprovide the benefits and care our veterans have earned and deserve. Background: Air carriers classify service dogs for mental health disabilities in the same category as psychiatric support animals.As such, airlines require advanced notice and a signed credentials from an individual's mental health provider prior to the flight.This is all in accordance with the Air Carrier Access Act. Most veterans seek care from the VA, but the VA doesn't issue or prescribe service animals.So veterans who wish to pursue a service animal for mental health treatment must do so through a separate organization. Given this, it's difficult for veterans to produce these signed credentials required because mental health providers at the VA cannot legally say the animal was issued or prescribed as part of the veteran's care program. Rep. Cheney's proposalwill create an additional, streamlined process for veterans to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/11/01/rep-cheney-to-speaker-pelosi-immediately-release-the-full-transcript-of-all-depositions/ | Rep. Cheney to Speaker Pelosi: Immediately Release The Full TranscriptsOf All Depositions | 2019-11-01 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | In a letter sent this evening to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney called on her toimmediately release the full transcripts of all depositions related to impeachment. The complete letter can be seen below: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=C6669F6E-813F-4E6A-A76F-D1B7988F2F91 | Enzi introduces bill to fix the broken budget with bipartisan reforms | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | As the national debt closes in on an astonishing $23 trillion, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and committee member Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced bipartisan legislation that would reform our broken budget process and help address the federal government's skyrocketing debt and deficits. In what would be the first extensive reform of the budget process in 45 years, the Bipartisan Congressional Budget Reform Act would create a productive and effective budget process focused on long-term fiscal planning and accountability. Enzi said this monumental legislation would help avoid the fight surrounding the debt limit and encourage bipartisan collaboration in tackling our growing debt and deficits. A modern budget process would create a reliable financial future for the United States and prevent disastrous overspending situations from hurting generations to come, he said. These reforms will promote sound decision-making and remove roadblocks that currently obstruct responsible budgeting,Enzi said. We need to be focused on creating a robust system to manage our country's finances, while also improving fiscal transparency and boosting oversight and accountability in the congressional budget process. This bill won't fix all our fiscal challenges, but it will provide information that will make obvious the important next steps in restoring our broken budget process. One of the biggest changes included in the bill would be shifting the budget resolution to a two-year cycle, similar to how Wyoming plans its budget, but spending bills would still be passed annually. The bill would also call for more involvement from Senate spending and taxing committees, including requiring detailed spending and revenue plans to better inform budget development. In order to keep Congress in check and accountable for meeting its budgetary targets, the legislation would provide fiscal transparency to the public by requiring up-to-date information from the Congressional Budget Office and require a debt-to-GD… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=DB79ACB3-F76C-421C-B5A3-B7DD4B4379C7 | Enzi introduces bill to save national parks from critical maintenance issues | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., introduced legislation today that would address the nearly $12 billion maintenance backlog at our national parks without adding to the national debt. According to the National Park Service, more than 300 million visitors come to national parks each year. Because of growing visitation and limited resources, there is a backlog of maintenance work on roads, bridges, visitor centers, historic buildings, trails and campgrounds. Enzi's bill would provide a paid-for, steady funding stream to begin working on the maintenance backlog. Our national parks are a testament to our heritage and the natural beauty of this nation, Enzi said. However, without sufficient funding, our parks can fall into disrepair. This bill would help ensure our national parks are properly maintained so folks can continue to enjoy them now and in the future. The National Travel and Tourism Office found that more than one-third of overseas travelers visited a national park or national monument in 2018. To help cover the cost of these visitors, who likely visited a park that has no entrance fee, Enzi's legislation would authorize a fund paid for by increasing tourist B-1/B-2 visa fees, increasing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization fee and a modest park fee increase. Wyoming's deferred maintenance backlog is estimated to be $700 million, including $470 million at Yellowstone and $179 million at Grand Teton. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/31/cheney-house-democrats-are-attempting-to-legitimize-their-secret-impeachment-push-with-a-vote/ | Cheney: House Democrats Are Attempting To Legitimize Their Secret Impeachment Push With A Vote | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined Wyoming Syndicated radio host Glenn Woods this morningto discuss the attempts by House Democrats to provide legitimacy for their secretive impeachment process by announcing a vote.Click here to listento her full remarks and see anexcerpt of thetranscript below: REP. CHENEY: What we're faced with here right nowI'm about to walk onto the floor to give a speech in opposition to the impeachment resolution that the Democrats are bringing. I know people joke about it, but I think that it's very important to take seriously and for you to take seriously, what the Democrats are attempting to do and what they're attempting to do in terms of unseating and undoing the votes of the last election. GLENN WOODS: Let's take a look at what the procedure is here because I'm not understanding. It sounds to me like the Democrats in this case are inventing procedures. Are we going through something unprecedented or are they doing this by the book? REP. CHENEY: No, it's unprecedented and we know what a serious constitutional process would look like. We saw both parties, when we were dealing with the impeachment of President Nixon, rules in place that would protect the rights of the President, would ensure that his counsel had the rights to cross-examine witnesses, would ensure that the minority had the right to call witnesses. We saw those same kinds of procedures adopted by the House when President Clinton was going through the impeachment process. What the Democrats have done now is absolutely unprecedented and they've basically been working with the President in the basement of the Capitol. I think they've come under so much pressure for that that now they've decided they're going to hold a vote this morning that they're portraying as opening up the process and providing the kinds of rights that we've been demanding. It doesn't do that at all, you won't be surprised to hear, it simply is a vote to legitimize what they've been doing in the past. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/31/cheney-house-democrats-are-turning-away-from-national-security-threats-by-using-intelligence-committee-to-pursue-partisan-impeachment/ | Cheney: House Democrats Are Turning Away From National Security Threats By Using Intelligence Committee To Pursue Partisan Impeachment | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Ahead of the vote today on the House Democrats' impeachment resolution, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) delivered remarks on theHousefloor Thursday morning denouncingHouse Democrats for using the House Intelligence Committee to pursuetheir partisan impeachment efforts while turning away from ongoing national security threats.Click here towatchto her full remarks and see the transcript below: REP. CHENEY: Thank you very much and thank you to our Republican leader of the Rules Committee for yielding to me. Madame Speaker, we have heard a lot this morning already a desire, a desperation almost on the part of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle that the nation take this body seriously, then they need to start acting like they take themselves seriously, Madame Speaker. When we are here gathered discussing this most grave and solemn obligation we have, addressing impeachment, we know, Madame Speaker, what a serious process would look like. We have seen it before. We have seen members on both sides of this aisle in the past, when we've been engaged in the impeachment of a President, act in a way that is serious, reflects the dignity of this body, and reflects the importance of the Constitution. That is the opposite, Madame Speaker, of what we have seen so far. And no matter what my colleagues say about this legislation, no matter what my colleagues say about the process they've been engaged in to date, it is absolutely the case that it has been a secret process that has denied rights to the minority, that has involved leaking selectively things that the majority would like to have leaked, in which rights have absolutely been denied, and they cannot fix that. They cannot fix what has been a tainted record and a tainted process by now suddenly pretending that they're opening it up. And Madame Speaker, let me say one other thing. Every time I hear my colleagues on the other side of the aisle talk about efforts to somehow undermine national security for political g… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/31/cheney-the-democrats-impeachment-resolution-cannot-fix-a-fundamentally-tainted-and-unfair-record/ | Cheney: The Democrats Impeachment Resolution Cannot Fix A Fundamentally Tainted And Unfair Record | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Following the partisan passage of the House Democrats' impeachment resolution, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) made clear that it's too late for the Democrats to reverse the tainted record of their secretive impeachment push.Click here towatchto her full remarks and see the transcript below: REP. CHENEY: Thank you very much, Steve. I want to make sure everybody is focused on a couple of things and you'll hear from a number of our members here today about this. The first one is that the Democrats cannot fix this process. They've now created a record over the course of the last several weeks with witnesses they selected. We know there are circumstances where Chairman Schiff told witnesses not to answer questions that our members were asking. We know there have been circumstances where our members have attempted to go read transcripts and they've been told by staff members that they're not allowed to go read those transcripts. This is a process that has been fundamentally tainted. The President has had no rights inside these hearings, his counsel has not been able to be present. So for them now to claim that they are going to open this process up, which, by the way, this resolution does not dothe resolution says that they're going to continue doing what they want to do. It gives authority for open hearings, but they cannot go back and fix what has been a fundamentally tainted and unfair record. The second thing that'svery important for the American people to understand, and you heard the Leader and the Whip talk about the things that are not getting done here, there is a long list of things that the American people deserve to have done that simply are not being addressed because of the Democrats' obsession with impeachment. Think about what Speaker Pelosi has done for the last several weeks and what she codified today. What she did today was that she said she is going to take the Intelligence Committee of the House of Representatives, which is arguably the single mos… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=28065C9E-8CF2-457B-B7EE-26FDD1136F09 | World Bank Must Embrace, Not Eliminate, Affordable Energy Resources | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Senators urge World Bank to help alleviate poverty by reversing its policies restricting the public financing of projects using traditional energy resources. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) led a group of 12 senators in sending a letter to World Bank President David Malpass urging the elimination of barriers at the World Bank that restrict financing of traditional energy resources, such as coal, oil and gas. In their letter, the senators express their opposition to the World Bank's policy of prohibiting public financing of high-efficiency power stations fueled by coal in the developing world. They specifically highlight how the World Bank abandoned the construction of a much-needed new coal power plant in Kosovo. The senators also call on the World Bank to reverse its decision to end financing of upstream oil and gas projects after 2019. The mission of the World Bank is to eliminate extreme poverty' and to promote shared prosperity.' In order to accomplish these objectives, the World Bank must finance projects that increase access to affordable and reliable electricity on a large enough scale to help poor nations gain economic opportunities and reduce poverty. People living in poor and developing nations want and need a stable energy supplyBy assisting countries in developing their traditional energy resources, the World Bank is ensuring access to the most affordable, reliable, and abundant forms of electricity, wrote the senators. The following senators joined Barrasso in signing onto the letter: Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Thune (R-SD), Ron Johnson (R-WI), John Hoeven (R-ND), Tom Cotton (R-AR), John Boozman (R-AR), John Kennedy (R-LA), ) Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Ted Cruz (R-TX). Full text of the letter below: October 31, 2019 David Malpass President of the World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 Dear Mr. David Malpass, As the new President of the World Bank, we urge you to promote and implement an all-of-t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=3D916731-08FD-4AF4-A593-2DDFEEA77C44 | Senate Democrats Block Pay Raise for TroopsAgain | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | It's time for Democrats to join Republicans in passing a defense funding bill and stop blocking the troops' hard-earned pay raise. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked, for the second time, the Senate from moving forward with a vote on a defense funding bill that includes the largest pay raise in a decade for U.S. troops. Democrats once again marched in lock-step and voted against funding our military. They blocked the largest pay raise in a decade for our troops. The stakes are too high for Democrats to continue playing games with national security. This weekend's successful raid to kill al-Baghdadi reminds us that U.S. troops serve in harm's way. Our military carries out dangerous, critical missions around the world. Wyoming has about 1,500 members of the Wyoming National Guard. Four hundred are currently serving overseas. It is our largest deployment in a decade. This bill will not only affect the paychecks of our troops, it will provide much-needed resources to help them successfully carry out their missions. It's time for Democrats to join Republicans in passing a defense funding bill and stop blocking the troops' hard-earned pay raise. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=47CD98D6-B2F5-44F7-A658-DD31213E7B2E | Senator Barrasso on FOX Business with Stuart Varney | 2019-10-31 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=5A94668A-A9C0-4DA6-A346-1E4C647FF665 | Barrasso Questions U.S. Ambassador to Russia Nominee on Arms Control Treaties, Energy Security and Cyber Security | 2019-10-30 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned John Sullivan, President Trump's nominee to be the next ambassador of the United States to Russia. Barrasso pressed Sullivan on nuclear arms control treaties, European energy security and countering Russian influence and cyber security threats. Sullivan, who serves as the U.S. deputy secretary of State, testified at today's Senate Committee on Foreign Relations nomination hearing. On Nuclear Arms Control Treaties: Congratulations, good to visit with you again. I know you've had a lengthy discussion about Russia's new strategic nuclear weapons, and I wanted to just go back a bit to the New START Treaty, which I always believed was a one-sided agreement. I voted against it. I have major concerns about it, and to me, it was more about reducing the United States strategic nuclear forces but not Russia's forces because that treaty required the United States and Russia to reduce our deployed nuclear war heads to numbers that Russia was already below. I thought it was one sided, unfair, and that we made significant reductions to get below the limit. So in future arms control negotiations with Russia, are you committed to ensuring that the United States isn't entering into a one sided arms control agreement where we are a party required to make more reductions when Russia is not? Click here for video of Sen. Barrasso questioning Mr. Sullivan on nuclear arms control treaties. On European Energy Security: One of the things that we discussed when you came to my office was the issue of Europe's reliance on Russian energy, and Russia's effort to addict Europe to their energy sources. Europe is trying to work on a number of initiatives to counter this influence. The European Union members at least have identified the risks associated with it, although, Germany is moving ahead with the pipeline to Nord Stream II. We look at some things that people are trying to do avoid this dependence. Lithuania, as we discussed, created that floating LNG term… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=6DB13389-C93E-4FF5-AB92-6989CDBFD158 | Barrasso Statement on Democrats Failed Attempt to Limit Health Care Choice, Flexibility | 2019-10-30 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after the Senate rejected a Congressional Review Act resolution introduced by Senate Democrats to overturn President Trump's guidance giving states more flexibility to offer affordable health insurance options. This vote was about Washington Democrats making it harder for states to innovate and lower premium costs. That includes harming health care innovation in several states with Democrat governors, who are using the flexibility granted by the Trump administration to lower insurance premiums. While those Democrat governors are taking advantage of the Trump administration's action, Democrat senators are against it. Republicans are committed to bringing down health care costs and protecting people with pre-existing conditions. We won't let Democrats' hypocrisy stand in the way of our efforts to make health care more affordable for American families. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=C96EC846-E60A-490F-9420-F79CE89AB968 | Enzi introduces amendment aimed at streamlining housing programs | 2019-10-29 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | In an effort to make housing programs more efficient and effective, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., introduced an amendment to a Senate appropriations bill that would require certain federal agencies to review federal housing programs for duplication. According to the Government Accountability Office, there were more than 160 different housing programs and tools administered by 20 different federal agencies in 2010. Consequently, Enzi said, there is no coordination, goal-setting or accountability. Our housing programs are not working as well as they should, Enzi said. Finding efficiencies can lead to better services and prevent overspending. This amendment would help to make sure we have good information, which may ultimately get more money to the people who need assistance in a more streamlined way. Enzi's amendment would call for the secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, along with the heads of other federal agencies that administer federal housing assistance, to conduct an interdepartmental review of housing assistance programs; develop a plan to address duplicative, overlapping and fragmented programs; and make recommendations to Congress to streamline programs for efficiency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/29/cheney-house-democrats-are-attempting-to-put-a-cloak-of-legitimacy-on-impeachment-process/ | Cheney: House Democrats Are Attempting To Put A Cloak Of Legitimacy On Impeachment Process | 2019-10-29 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Cheney also said it is shameful to attack the patriotism and devotion to America of decorated veterans like LTC Vindman Washington During today's House Republican leadership press conference, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) condemned House Democrats for attempting to provide legitimacy for their secretive impeachment process by announcing a vote. Cheney also said, however, that attacks on the patriotism and dedication to country of witnesses like LTC Vindman, a decorated veteran, are shameful and should stop.Click here to watch her full remarksand see the transcript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY:Good morning everyone, thank you for joining us. As we meet with you here today, we await language on the resolution that the Democrats say theyare going toput forward. We would just note, and we're going tohear more on this issue from the Republican Leader of the Rules Committee in just a minute, Mr. Cole. But I would just note that what the Democrats are now trying to do, they'vebasicallycooked up a process they've been conducting in secret. The goal of the process, the aim of the process, was very clear toprecludethe President's counsel from asking questions of witnesses. The goal of their process was toprecludeRepublicans from being able to call any witnesses. They've now taken this process, they've gotten so much pressure because of the way they've been conducting the process, they're now attempting to put a cloak of legitimacy around this process by saying they're going tobring it for a vote on the Floor. They can't fix it;the process is broken, it's tainted. They've gone through this process where you've seen one side of the storyit's been an effort to get one side of facts and thento selectively leakthose factsin orderto taint the President. We're not going toparticipate in helping them attempt to provide legitimacy to that process. It really is shameful what the Democrats have been doingin terms of attemptingto impeach a sitting President in the basement of the Capitol. Now, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=B26C909C-6046-4548-841B-3073DCE0E4AB | Barrasso: Senate Democrats Want to Take Away Affordable Health Care Insurance Options | 2019-10-29 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor about how Senate Democrats have introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn President Trump's guidance giving states more flexibility to offer affordable health insurance options. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso's remarks: I come to the floor today to once again discuss health care in America and specifically to oppose this Senate Joint Resolution 52, which is the latest congressional disapproval resolution. What's happening here is that the Democrats are trying to block the efforts that Republicans are making to actually lower the cost of health insurance. We're working on ways to lower the cost of health insurance for American families and the Democrats are trying to block it. Let me explain because people certainly understand how after the Obama health care law was passed, health care premiums, insurance premiums all across the country went way up. So I strongly oppose the passage of this resolution, and I strongly oppose the passage of this law which we now hear from so many of the Democrats who are running for president. They are willing to admit that the law itself has failed. You know, it's interesting the Democrats now say scrap the whole thing and go with the one-size-fits-all government-run health care program where people will pay more to wait longer for worse care. Ironically, it's the Republicans who today are delivering on so many of the Democrats' empty promises about Obamacare, because Republicans are actually doing things to lower the costs of care and the costs of health insurance for American families. I like to think of it as Republicans are the E. M. T. 's arriving on the scene of the Obamacare train wreck. We didn't cause the accident. We're trying to help the victims and victims live in states all across this country. For nearly three years now, Republicans have tried to treat the victims of Obamacare and tried to help people that have b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/23/cheney-democrats-legislation-is-a-thinly-veiled-attempt-to-control-political-speech-of-all-americans/ | Cheney: Democrats Legislation Is A Thinly Veiled Attempt To Control Political Speech Of All Americans | 2019-10-24 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 4617, House Democrats' legislation to circumvent the First Amendment: Securing America's elections is crucial to the functioning of our democratic process. Instead of working to achieve this fundamental priority, the legislation that Democrats brought to the floor this evening is a thinly veiled attempt to control political speech in the name of national security. By giving the federal government the authority to define what constitutes legitimate' news and forcing Americans who wish to engage in political speech to navigate burdensome bureaucratic obstacles, this bill is a clear violation of our First Amendment right to free speech. I hope our Democrat colleagues will realize the damage their partisanship and political games are doing. We must work together to pass meaningful legislation that secures our elections. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/speeches?ContentRecord_id=C34D583C-B203-414B-BB34-DF03E6BBBA8F | Multiemployer Pension Bailout Floor Statement | 2019-10-23 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Mr./Madam President, I come to the floor to discuss legislation approved by the House of Representatives that would leave taxpayers holding the fiscal bag for a specific category of underfundedprivatepension plans. Throughout most of my professional life, from my days as an accountant, to my service as the Mayor of Gillette, Wyoming, and in the Wyoming legislature, and to my membership on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and Finance Committees, I've worked on pension policy. This experience has taught me many things about retirement security and the need for sound planning. My concern with the House-passed bill is not just with its immediate costs to taxpayers, but also what it would mean down the road. This bill would send the signal to private pension plans that regardless of how underfunded they are or how risky their investments, the taxpayer will be there to bail them out. Pensions are an important source of retirement income for millions of Americans, but thousands of private sector multiemployer pension plans are seriously underfunded. These are plans sponsored by a group of private employers as part of a collective bargaining agreement with their employees and are separate from the single employer plans, which are generally better funded. According to the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation, multiemployer pension plans are underfunded by more than $637 billion. Out of the 1,247 multiemployer pension plans that we have information on, 1,235 are underfunded. In July of this year, the House of Representatives passed the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Plans Act of 2019, which would bail out some of the worst-funded multiemployer plans at the taxpayers' expense. The bill would provide a combination of low-interest loans and direct cash payments to private sector multiemployer plans that arecurrentlyinsolvent or designated as critical and declining. The official Congressional Budget Office cost estimate of the bill says it would increase deficits by $49 billion over the next ten years,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/23/cheney-joins-johnson-lucas-to-introduce-the-livestock-risk-management-and-education-act/ | Cheney Joins Johnson, Lucas To Introduce The Livestock Risk Management And Education Act | 2019-10-23 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement Monday after she signed on as a co-sponsor to the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act: I am pleased to join Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) in his legislation to provide funds to improve available resources and educational materials for producers from land grant institutions, Rep. Liz Cheney said. With ever-changing markets, this measure will enable land grant universities like the University of Wyoming to assist ourproducersin giving them the background they need to properly plan for the future. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/23/cheney-putting-our-security-in-the-hands-of-assad-putin-and-erdogan-strengthens-our-enemies-weakens-america-and-makes-us-less-safe/ | Cheney: Putting Our Security In The Hands Of Assad, Putin, And Erdogan Strengthens Our Enemies, Weakens America, And Makes Us Less Safe. | 2019-10-23 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after the latest news about Syria: America's withdrawal from northern Syria enables the resurgence of ISIS. ISIS is a threat to the American homeland. Retreating and putting our security in the hands of Assad, Putin, and Erdogan strengthens our enemies, weakens America, and makes us less safe. Erdogan continues to refuse to behave like a NATO ally. Turkey must face consequences over their invasion of northern Syria, attacks on the Kurds, and threats against U.S. forces. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=72C7623D-CB68-4BCA-8842-9EC34FE6144F | Barrasso Examines the Important Role of Wyoming Troops and the United States in Kosovo | 2019-10-23 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned the State Department's Bureau of European and Eurasia Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Matthew Palmer about how the United States, and specifically the Wyoming National Guard, is helping Kosovo increase its military and energy security. Barrasso recently traveled to Kosovo to meet with Wyoming National Guard soldiers stationed there, as well as with the U.S. ambassador to Kosovo, Philip Kosnett. During the hearing, Palmer made a point to highlight and praise the work the Wyoming National Guard is doing to help Kosovo. Palmer testified at today's Senate Committee on Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing on successes and unfinished business in the Western Balkans. Questions to Deputy Asst. Secretary Palmer on Wyoming Troops in Kosovo: I recently had the honor to visit with our Wyoming National Guard troops, they're serving in Kosovo. The C Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment is stationed in northern Kosovo near the Serbian border. There's a camp up there, I had a chance to fly up in a helicopter and visit with them, share a meal and thank them for what they're doing for all of us. They are part of the NATO-led peacekeeping mission to promote stability and security in the region. NATO supervised the stand up and training of a multi-ethnic, professional and civilian controlled Kosovo Security Force, as you're well aware. In December 2018, Kosovo passed legislation to transition the force into a NATO-interoperable military posture to support international peacekeeping and contingency operations. What U.S. security assistance do you think is going to be needed as part of this initiative? Are there NATO allies that oppose the move to an operational Army in Kosovo? Do you know if Kosovo is actively recruiting ethnic minorities into the security force? Asst. Secretary Palmer's Remarks on Wyoming National Guard Troops Serving in Kosovo: Let me also underscore what a fabulous job the Wyoming National Guard is doing in Kosovo.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tv-appearances?ContentRecord_id=648A5DBF-6875-4DE9-88EA-70FD9F9B766F | Senator Barrasso on FOX News with Sandra Smith Discusses Medicare for All | 2019-10-23 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Search Offices Services Contact Contact Form Office Locations Newsletter Menu About John Biography Official Photo Wyoming State Facts Wyoming Links Services Legislation Newsroom TV Appearances News Releases Photo Gallery Reports Students Contact Contact Form Office Locations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=BD0BC246-8F3F-44B2-B52B-12CCFC34BF57 | Senators Lankford, Enzi, Peters, Hassan Applaud Senate Passage of GREAT Act | 2019-10-22 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and GovernmentalAffairsSubcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management; Mike Enzi, (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee; Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management today applauded unanimous passage in the Senate of theirGrant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act.The bipartisan, bicameral bill would require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the leading administrator of grant programs to streamline data transparency requirements for grant recipients and ultimately make data collection and dissemination to Congress faster and easier. This bipartisan bill helps provide taxpayer transparency of federal grant data, and it streamlines grant reporting requirements for recipients of federal funds, said Lankford. Americans should know where their money is spent and how it benefits the country. I am grateful for the bipartisan work on this bill in both chambers, and I look forward to it being signed into law so we can get to the work of actually improving the federal grant process. I'm glad the Senate passed the GREAT Act, which reinforces fiscal responsibility by simplifying the grant process to help keep track of hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars, Enzi said. It will better utilize modern technology to increase transparency and efficiency in the grant reporting process while reducing compliance costs and burdens on recipients. Federal grants provide critical support for programs and services that benefit communities in Michigan and around the country. But a burdensome reporting process can make it harder for people to access the resources they need and prevent Congress from exercising thorough oversight of federal spending, said Peters. I'm proud to see the Senate unanim… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/22/cheney-democrats-closed-door-impeachment-effort-is-an-appalling-miscarriage-of-justice/ | Cheney: Democrats Closed-Door Impeachment Effort Is An Appalling Miscarriage Of Justice | 2019-10-22 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington During today's House Republican leadership press conference, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) condemned House Democrats for continuing to carryout a closed-door impeachment process in an effort to nullify the votes of 63 million Americans who voted for President Trump.Click here to watch her full remarksand see the transcript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY:Good morning everybody. Thanks for joining us. We want to talk about a number of things this morning. In particular, we continue to watch what is happening with this impeachment process. It is, by any definition, a process that is an attempt, in secret in the basement of the Capitol, to unseat a duly elected President of the United States. It's unlike anything we've ever seen before. We know what a Constitutionally-serious impeachment process would like; we saw that happen both with President Nixon and with President Clinton. This is not that. This is not a search for the truth. This is not a situation where you've got the majority, the Democrats, who are upholding their constitutional duty and trying to get to the truth. This is a situation where they know the outcome that they want, and they have concocted a process in secret without the President's Counsel there, without the ability to cross-examine witnesses, without the ability for the American people to see the evidence that they're collecting. It really is an appalling miscarriage of justice, a miscarriage of their constitutional duties and obligations, and it is something that the American people are going to long remember. It is a dangerous thing for our Republic to be in a process where the votes of 63 million Americans are being nullified in an attempt by the Democrats to unseat President Trump, driven by their hatred for this President and their partisan determination to try to do what they can't do at the ballot box. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=22EC1A5A-7243-41BA-BB07-27B50A8B32C6 | Barrasso: Democrats' One-Size-Fits-All Health Care Scheme Will Cost Americans $34 Trillion | 2019-10-22 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor about how the Democrats' one-size-fits-all health care scheme will cost $34 trillion and will take work-earned health insurance away from 180 million Americans. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso's remarks: I come to the floor today, to discuss last Tuesday's 2020 Democrat presidential debate and specifically to discuss the topic of health care. Despite all the political posturing, here's the key takeaways: Number one the Democrats still want to take work-earned health insurance away from 180 million Americans. And number two the Democrats want to raise taxes on the middle class, and on all Americans, to pay for it. Under the Democrats' plan, people will lose forever the health coverage that they earned at work. That means union workers, their hard-fought health benefits, they'll disappear. That means that Nevada food service workers, Michigan autoworkers, all would lose their earned health care. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders want to replace work-based insurance with a one-size-fits-all government-run scheme. At the same time, the 2020 Democrats want to give free, taxpayer-funded health insurance to illegal immigrants. That's the Democrats' so-called Medicare for All plan. Really, it's one-size-fits-all government-controlled health care and it is extremely expensive. Even more expensive than I've mentioned before on the floor because a new study that's come out by something called the Urban Institute, a liberal group, they've just reported the cost of Medicare for All would be $34 trillion. That's $34 trillion with a T.' So let's put that into perspective. How much money is that? Well, over the next ten years, that's more money than we'll be spending on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security combined. It's an astronomically large number. The Washington Post recently did a story, and this was the headline: Will Medicare-for-all hurt the middle class?' Their sub headl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/21/cheney-joins-johnson-lucas-to-introduce-the-livestock-risk-management-and-education-act/ | Cheney Joins Johnson, Lucas To Introduce The Livestock Risk Management And Education Act | 2019-10-21 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today U.S. Representatives Liz Cheney (R-WY), Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), and Frank Lucas (R-OK), introduced the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act, a bill that would provide grants to certain state land-grant universities to better equip livestock producers with risk management training. The Livestock Risk Management and Education Act would authorize the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to provide resources to improve livestock producers' knowledge of futures markets to better manage market volatility. An understanding of futures contracts and risk management strategies will allow producers both large and small to better anticipate cattle prices. This new authority would allow land-grant universities, such as South Dakota State University, to partner with grower associations to more directly reach producers. I am pleased to join Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) in his legislation to provide funds to improve available resources and educational materials for producers from land grant institutions, said Rep. Cheney With ever-changing markets, this measure will enable land grant universities like the University of Wyoming to assist ourproducersin giving them the background they need to properly plan for the future. Producers already face an uphill battle of unpredictable weather, understanding cattle prices doesn't need to be an added challenge,said Rep. Johnson.The Livestock Risk Management and Education Act will supply producers with the tools needed to anticipate highs and lows in the futures markets. I'm proud to partner with my colleagues from cattle country to help best prepare our Ag economy and producers for the future. While we've seen tremendous signs of a strong economy- witnessing record declines in unemployment and rising wages across America- sadly, our nation's farm industry continues to face challenging times, leaving our producers vulnerable to disruptions provoked by market instability and other factors, said Rep. Frank Lucas. Livestock producers across the country h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cheney.house.gov/2019/10/21/cheney-votes-in-favor-of-censuring-adam-schiff/ | Cheney Votes In Favor Of Censuring Adam Schiff | 2019-10-21 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Liz Cheney | C001109 | cheney.house.gov | legacy | Washington Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement Monday evening after voting in favor of aresolutioncalling for the censure of Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA): The move by House Democrats to table this resolution makes them complicit in Adam Schiff's repeated and intentional attempts to deceive the American people in a broader effort to attack President Donald Trump. This pattern of ignoring the facts toadvancea far-left political agenda is shameful and beneath thedignityof Congress. Schiff and the Democrat Party must be held accountable for their ongoingcampaign tocircumvent the will of the American people and overturn the results of the 2016 election. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=1F5698C2-E4D6-481B-AA50-97F6639B2182 | Comfortable wont cut it when it comes to retirement security | 2019-10-18 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Retirement is a milestone many look forward to but do not want to confront. It is estimated that only 40% of working adults have calculated the income they will need for retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. This is an alarmingly low number because without a goal, many could be undercutting their monthly savings they need to be secure. Of course, you can't predict your future, but you can commit to save yourself from retirement financial disaster. For many of us, life is all about working hard and spending time with our loved ones. While our days can get carried away with work projects, family events and other chaotic responsibilities of adulthood, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to set aside time and effort to save for your retirement. People are expected to live longer than ever and saving is even more essential. There are numerous opportunities to save that you may already be taking advantage of, but most folks are only saving to be comfortable are you saving to maximize your golden years? The most unexpected costs for seniors are medical bills and assisted living. Expensive costs like these means that you may need to rely on more than just Social Security. The Employee Benefit Research Institute found that 70% of retirees rely on personal savings as income, as opposed to Social Security. A misconception of retirement is that you only need to budget to be comfortable, but emergencies and other unexpected costs do not listen to budgets and boundaries. Don't let those retirement nightmares become your reality. I encourage you to invest in yourself and take steps to build your own reliable savings. The difference between saving to be comfortable and saving to be confident begins with contributing to your fullest financial potential. There are many ways to save but the best is to maximize the opportunities available to you. Planning for your future may be your most valuable tool. Take the first step to safeguarding your future. There are many online tools, such as … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.enzi.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=FBA40617-E109-46A3-9B72-081397E21C50 | Enzi: Affordable Clean Energy rule is good for Wyoming and country | 2019-10-17 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., expressed his support for the Affordable Clean Energy rule during a Senate vote today that would have blocked the rule in favor of the Obama-era Clean Power Plan. The vote failed 41 to 53. I am glad the Senate showed bipartisan support for the Affordable Clean Energy rule, Enzi said. The Clean Power Plan was designed to get rid of coal while the Affordable Clean Energy rule restores power to states like Wyoming. We should be supporting innovation in the energy industry rather than implementing overly burdensome rules that could increase energy costs and put people out of work in our state. In June 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency released the final version of the Affordable Clean Energy rule to replace the prior administration's Clean Power Plan, which never went into effect due to Supreme Court intervention. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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