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| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-republicans-are-putting-more-money-in-your-pockets/ | Barrasso: Republicans are Putting More Money in Your Pockets | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Whether it is lowering energy costs, cutting taxes or fighting fraud and corruption, there is the core difference between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. Republicans want every American to keep more of what they earn. Democrats want every American to have less money in their pocket.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Democrats are blocking bipartisan legislation that would put more money in the pockets of the American people. Senator Barrasso slammed Democrats for their opposition to permitting reform, tax cuts, and fighting fraud. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “I rise today to talk about action – action Republicans are taking to lower costs. “Let’s start with the cost of energy. We need to be able to build better, faster, cheaper, and smarter. We need it for pipelines and energy projects all across the country. These critical energy projects spend years trapped in the regulatory penalty box. Lawsuits by environmental extremists keep projects further tied up in the courts. “Republicans are committed to permitting reform. Senator Capito and Senator Lee have spent months working on this critical topic. Democrats here in the Senate, led by Senator Schumer, continue to block it. Democrats are objecting to solutions that actually lower the price of energy. Democrats embrace higher energy costs. They have a long history of doing that. It is a feature of the radical Democrat Green New Deal agenda. “Last week, Senate Democrats blocked a bill from Senator Jon Husted of Ohio. The bill is called the Ratepayer Protection Act. Senator Husted’s bill protects working families. That is why it is called the Ratepayer Protection Act. Senator Husted’s bill guarantees that large users of electricity, such as data centers, pay the full cost of the electricity they use. It also holds them responsible for the upgrades to the grid they need. This blocks higher costs from being fo… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-highlights-american-strength-ahead-of-trump-xi-meeting/ | Barrasso Highlights American Strength Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The American people want safety, prosperity, and freedom. America cannot be free if we are dependent on China for our medicine, our materials, and our minerals. America cannot continue to lead the free world if we allow China to steal our best ideas and newest technology. America must stand firm.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke ahead of President Donald J. Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping about how Republicans are focused on how American strength is needed to counter ongoing Chinese aggression. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “When it comes to foreign policy, the Republican Party follows a simple philosophy. It’s called peace through strength. Yesterday at the United Nations, President Trump made clear that America continues to lead with peace through strength. The President of Communist China, Xi Jinping, will hear the same message later this week when he comes to Washington, D.C. “Now I just heard the Minority Leader of the United States Senate come to the Floor and say something about the fact that he thought that President Trump was going to sell out our country to China. Let me set the record straight. President Xi last visited the White House 11 years ago. Today, he will arrive to a different America – and a different President. “A decade ago, Barack Obama was the president. The Obama policy to China was appeasement, accommodation, and apologies. Obama’s weakness gave China free rein. Free rein to undermine our economy and our national security. “China spied on American businesses. China stole American technology. And China strengthened its grip on global supply chains. As Democrat climate alarmists forced the closure of our coal-fired power plants, China built new ones. They continue to build them today. “From new technology to global supply chains, China’s goal is to be the military, economic, and technological superpower of the world. China wants to push America aside. Their vision is not cooper… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-lays-out-the-difference-between-commonsense-republicans-and-crazy-democrats/ | Barrasso Lays Out the Difference Between Commonsense Republicans and Crazy Democrats | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference drawing a stark contrast between commonsense Republican policies and crazy, radical Democrat policies. Sen. Barrasso said: “This election is going to be a clear choice between Republican, commonsense individuals and these crazy, radical Democrats who have taken their party so far to the left. “So let’s take a look at first what Republicans have done. We have secured the border for the nation. We blocked a $4 trillion tax increase. And we’ve eliminated taxes on tips, taxes on Social Security, taxes on overtime. “At the same time, these Democrat candidates have come out with a manifesto. And their manifesto calls for raising taxes on American families to pay for healthcare for illegal immigrants. So, the Democrats want to put taxes back on servers, hair stylists on their tips. They want to put taxes back on firefighters and nurses on their overtime. They want to put taxes back on Social Security. “When you take a look at a number of these candidates – the candidate in Minnesota says that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is evil. She wants to rip it apart. “You go state by state. The candidate in Florida, she’s a card-carrying member of the Democrat Socialists of America. “In Kansas, the candidate for the United States Senate says it’s wrong for us to eat beef. And he goes so far as to say we should repent for having eaten meat because it’s a violation of his climate religion. “In Texas, the candidate – the Democrat candidate – for Senate says he wants to put out a welcome mat for illegal immigrants to come into the country. “In Michigan, the candidate there wants to take away our guns. And he goes further. He actually campaigns – his campaign partner is someone who says America deserved what happened to us with the terrorist attacks on 9/11. “So, the Democrats have clearly laid out what they want to do. They want to open the borders, have voting rights for illegal immigrants. They want to open the prisons a… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-provision-secures-historic-second-amendment-legal-victory-for-gun-owners/ | Lummis Provision Secures Historic Second Amendment Legal Victory for Gun Owners | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today celebrated news that the U.S. Department of Justice will not appeal the ruling in Silencer Shop v. ATF, a decision that bars enforcement of key National Firearms Act (NFA) provisions regulating suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns. Moving forward, gun owners will not have to provide fingerprints or complete special paperwork to purchase these widely-owned firearms, and instead will only have to complete the standard background check required for other guns. “This is a massive Second Amendment victory for gun owners nationwide and it’s 90 years in the making,” said Lummis. “I pushed hard to zero out the $200 NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles in the One Big Beautiful Bill, and it’s exactly that provision that made this court win possible. President Trump’s decision to see this fight through and keep the Justice Department from appealing shows he understands what’s at stake for law-abiding gun owners. I will never stop fighting to ensure all Americans can fully enjoy their Second Amendment rights.” Background: In July 2025, Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) successfully secured the inclusion of a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill eliminating taxes under the National Firearms Act for gun owners (26 U.S.C. 5811). It was that provision that led to this Second Amendment win in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF. Gun Owners of America and the Gun Owners Foundation, joined by 15 states, including Wyoming, sued the ATF in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, arguing that once Congress zeroed out the $200 NFA transfer tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns through the One Big Beautiful Bill, the registration and fingerprinting requirements built around that tax lost their constitutional footing. The court agreed, ruling the NFA’s regulatory scheme could no longer stand on the taxing power once there was no tax left to collect. President Trump has ordered the DOJ not to appeal … | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-on-meet-the-press-slams-crazy-democrat-manifesto/ | Barrasso on Meet the Press Slams Crazy Democrat Manifesto | 2026-09-20 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today joined Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press to highlight the contrast between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. He also discussed how American peace through strength is critical in stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s full interview. On the contrast between Commonsense Republicans and Crazy Democrats: “People vote about what’s going on in their life and their future. And we know we need to do more, we need to get more money into people’s pockets. That’s what Republicans want to do. “But let’s talk about what we have done, and that is, we’ve prevented a $4 trillion tax increase. We’ve gotten rid of taxes on tips and Social Security and on overtime. “And we know what the Democrats would do if they were able to take over. They would put all those taxes back on for the purpose of paying for healthcare for illegal immigrants. So they want to put taxes on waitresses, on nurses who work overtime, firefighters, and on our seniors. “There’s a huge difference between where Republicans want to take this country and where Democrats want to take this country. “Those Democrats that are so unpopular in your poll. Why? They want to eliminate Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. They want to defund the police. They want to get rid of the military. They want to open the borders. They talk about opening the prisons and putting these prisoners back in our communities. That doesn’t make us safer. It doesn’t make us more prosperous. And that is the difference between common sense and the craziness, and I think that’s what this election is going to be about.” On the importance of American Energy Dominance: “We’re always looking for ways to put more money in people’s pockets, and I hear it in Wyoming all the time at the grocery store, at the gas station. People are paying more, and we need to do more, and that’s why we need more American energy production. We need to get rid of regulat… | 1 | 2026-09-21T10:25:24Z | 2026-09-21T10:26:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/__trashed/ | Barrasso Celebrates Constitution Day | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Under President Trump and Republicans, the Constitution is respected once again. By contrast, the Left does not value the Constitution, let alone celebrate it … The simple truth is, people who want to tear up our Constitution cannot be trusted to build up our country.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today commemorates Constitution Day and contrasts Republicans’ commitment to preserving the Constitution with Democrats’ determination to tear it down. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Today, we celebrate the United States Constitution. It’s interesting, I met with a 12-year-old visitor to the Capitol here today. His name is George Baruzzini. And he said, ‘You know, today is Constitution Day.’ Well, he is absolutely right and it’s delightful to know that a 12-year-old would know that. “Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago today, thirty-nine noble patriots representing twelve of the thirteen original colonies signed the Constitution. In four short, handwritten pages, the structure of our government is laid out. “The Constitution is the work of courageous men. Men who fought and bled and sacrificed for the sake of American liberty. Their daring produced a document that is truly unique in human history. “I have with me my own personal copy of the Constitution. The Constitution begins with three simple words. Those words are ‘We the People.’ “To the delegates at the Constitutional Convention, America was not a fuzzy idea. It was one people, in one land, united by one purpose. That purpose was to ‘secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.’ “In Federalist 2, John Jay, one of the authors of the Federalist Papers, catalogued what unites us as a nation. It is our shared heritage. Our shared language. Our shared belief in the same God. It is our shared principles of government. Our common culture. Our nation’s shared sacrifice in the Revolutionary War. “On this basis, our Constitution has endured for more than two centuri… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-statement-on-former-senator-jon-kyl/ | Barrasso statement on Former Senator Jon Kyl | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today released the following statement regarding the passing of former Senator Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.): “Jon Kyl was a giant in the U.S. Senate and a Western conservative many of us looked up to. His decision to answer the call and return to the Senate after the passing of our dear friend John McCain was just one example of his deep affection and commitment to Arizona and the United States. He was our Whip, our conservative north star, and a valuable confidant.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-honored-with-defender-of-limited-government-award/ | Lummis Honored with Defender of Limited Government Award | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — This week, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) was presented in person with the Defender of Limited Government Award from the Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA), recognizing her voting record’s strong alignment with the limited government principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. “I’m honored to receive this award from the Institute for Legislative Analysis,” said Lummis. “Wyoming sent me to Washington to fight for limited government, sound money, and the Constitution. That’s exactly what I intend to keep doing until my final day in office.” ILA CEO Ryan McGowan praised Senator Lummis’s record on fiscal and monetary policy: “The Institute for Legislative Analysis is proud to present Senator Cynthia Lummis with the Defender of Limited Government Award for a voting record closely aligned with the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution. Senator Lummis has been a great friend of ILA and one of the Senate’s strongest voices for fiscal responsibility, financial freedom, and sound money. We especially appreciate her work to push back on Washington’s dangerous drift toward centralized financial control and to defend the principles of privacy, innovation, and honest money. As Senator Lummis prepares to leave the Senate, we know she will continue the fight for taxpayers, Wyoming families, and the constitutional limits that protect every American from an overreaching federal government. Her record reflects courage, conviction, and a deep commitment to leaving the country freer and stronger than she found it.” About the Institute for Legislative Analysis – The Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA) evaluates and scores the voting records of members of Congress based on adherence to limited government and constitutional principles. ### | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/republicans-are-unlocking-affordable-available-and-reliable-american-energy/ | Republicans are Unlocking Affordable, Available, and Reliable American Energy | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “We have the resources. We have the workers. We have the technology. What we lack is a permitting system that allows us to use them effectively. That is why Congress must pass meaningful permitting reform this year.” WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Republicans are making America energy dominant. He highlighted recent actions by the Trump administration to eliminate burdensome regulations as well as actions by Congress to end the Biden-era electric vehicle mandate and to unleash American energy production. Senator Barrasso once again called on Congress to pass meaningful permitting reform this year. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The cornerstone of a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America is affordable, available, reliable energy. America is blessed with vast amounts of resources. Under President Trump and Republicans, we are finally using them. “In two short years, we’ve gone from energy reduction to energy production, from burdensome regulations to bigger paychecks. “This week, the Trump administration continued taking the handcuffs off of American power production. President Trump ended Joe Biden’s so-called Clean Power Plan 2.0. That punishing regulation penalized clean, affordable, and reliable coal. It was an attempt to eliminate coal power generation. “This vicious attack on affordable energy would have increased energy costs dramatically. The people of Wyoming don’t want that. Neither do the rest of the country. “Fortunately, President Trump and Republicans are reversing Democrats’ assault on American energy. We are unlocking American energy and fighting for America’s energy workers. Wyoming energy workers are powering the nation with energy that is affordable, available, and reliable. “As President Trump ends the war on American energy, Republicans in Congress continue to fight to lower costs for the American people. “Last year, Republicans in Congress used the Congressional Review Act to… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-blasts-radical-democrat-roadmap/ | Barrasso Blasts Radical Democrat Roadmap | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats north, south, east, and west are running on this radical roadmap. They plan to take away private property and seize businesses. They want to open the borders and open our prisons. They want to release dangerous criminals into our communities.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today drew a sharp contrast between the Democrats’ radical roadmap and the Republican record of results. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “During the past month, I crisscrossed my home state of Wyoming. I was in Dubois for the firefighters’ annual Buffalo Barbeque. “I attended the Wyoming Ag Hall of Fame in Douglas, Wyoming. We also celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Wyoming Pioneer Association. They preserve our state’s rich history and heritage. “In Rawlins, we discussed the historic Republican investment in rural healthcare. These are improving care for patients all across the state. In Meeteetse, I attended the Pancake Breakfast and the Labor Day Parade. “All across Wyoming, people live by the Cowboy Code. We live each day with courage, we take pride in their work, and we do what needs to be done. “The people of Wyoming are proud of the progress our country is making under President Trump and Republicans. We want safe communities, a strong country, and a prosperous future. Republicans have been delivering that for the last two years. “Our border is now secure. The Biden policy of catch and release of criminals into our country is over. The largest tax increase in American history was stopped. Taxes on tips, on overtime, and on Social Security are gone. America is now energy dominant. The crooks and criminals who abuse Medicaid and food stamps are paying the price. Six hundred members of President Trump’s team are on the job. This is in spite of historic opposition from Democrats. Republicans torpedoed their obstruction. “People in Wyoming also shared with me their worries. They are concerned about what radical Democrat policies wou… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-statement-on-democrats-killing-clarity-act/ | Lummis Statement on Democrats Killing Clarity Act | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senate Banking Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement after the Clarity Act’s Motion to Proceed failed on a party-line vote, with every Senate Democrat voting no: “This afternoon, Senate Democrats proved they were never truly serious about protecting consumers and preserving American leadership. I sat at the table with Senate Democrats working in good faith to get this done while they played games. “For over a year, they presented demands and the second we met them, they made new demands and moved the goal posts. Today they voted against real limitations on politicians’ personal crypto investments. They voted against protecting American consumers from the scammers and fraudsters this bill would have shut down. They voted against American leadership, and handed China and every one of our foreign competitors exactly what they wanted. Democrats chose politics over the American people—again. That’s not leadership on their part, that’s surrender to their radical, socialist base. “The once-proud Democratic party is anti-consumer and pro-illicit finance, anti-ethics, anti-free enterprise, anti-worker, anti-livable wage jobs, and pro-socialism. The Democrats are now anti-American. Sad!” ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-boozman-scott-release-final-clarity-act-text/ | Lummis, Boozman, Scott Release Final Clarity Act Text | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senate Banking Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) alongside Chairmen John Boozman (R-AR) and Tim Scott (R-SC) released a final draft of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before Tuesday’s vote, reflecting over a year of bipartisan negotiations and 126 substantive changes made at the request of Democrats. The final text includes new ethics language which reflects substantially all of the Tillis-Gallego ethics proposal, including a meaningful role for state attorneys general in enforcement. It also gives the Secretary of the Treasury new authority to prevent deposit flight tied to payment stablecoins, providing a strong circuit-breaker to protect community banks and the farmers and small businesses who rely on them. The draft also includes edits to the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) to shield developers from money transmission registration requirements and establish a strong civil safe harbor. On the Agriculture Committee’s provisions, this language protects consumers with new guardrails on affiliate trading and conflicts of interest, clarifies the applicability of state consumer protection laws, and protects software developers without impacting derivatives regulation and existing Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) authority. If cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed on Tuesday afternoon, this legislative text would be offered as an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute. “After a year of intense daily bipartisan negotiations, this bill is ready,” said Lummis.“President Trump voluntarily agreed to unprecedented ethics restrictions, holding every federally elected official, judge, and their spouses to some of the toughest ethics restrictions in U.S. history. This text is truly bipartisan and includes more than 120 of Democrats’ demands. A no vote on Tuesday means opposing real ethics reforms on politicians’ personal investments, handing American leadership in digital assets to our foreign competitors, and leaving Americans with zero protect… | 1 | 2026-09-14T10:19:32Z | 2026-09-14T10:21:05Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-releases-updated-clarity-act-text-ahead-of-historic-tuesday-vote-2/ | Lummis Releases Updated Clarity Act Text Ahead of Historic Tuesday Vote | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senate Banking Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released updated text for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as the Senate prepares to vote on the bill next Tuesday, September 15th. This text reflects the continued, bipartisan hard work accomplished over the August recess. Updates to the text include: Provisions addressing when non-decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols must register with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and be subject to the Bank Secrecy Act, similar to provisions in section 10301 of the Banking devision of the Clarity Act. Specifying that DeFi provisions only apply to spot and cash digital commodity transactions, addressing tribal concerns about the potential impact of this legislation on prediction markets. Clarifications to the powers of credit unions to conduct digital asset activities. “Nearly a decade ago, Wyoming wrote the blueprint for digital asset regulation, and this bill finally brings that clarity to the rest of the country,” said Lummis. “We have incorporated more than 114 separate provisions at my Democrat colleagues’ request, and as a result, this bill is a strong bipartisan product. Unlike rulemaking, legislation gives this industry a lasting solution that shields it from the whiplash of changes in the White House. Since the CFTC and SEC will write rules on digital assets with or without the Clairty Act, I believe a lasting, bipartisan compromise is the best route for America’s future. It’s time for a vote; America’s financial leadership depends on it.” The Clarity Act has earned support from major financial institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sachs, Charles Schwab, and SoFi, and law enforcement organizations like the National Fraternal Order of Police and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. The National Sheriffs Association and the Majority County Sheriffs Association, representing law enforcement which protects more than 130 million Americans, both dro… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-releases-updated-clarity-act-text-ahead-of-historic-tuesday-vote/ | Lummis Releases Updated Clarity Act Text Ahead of Historic Tuesday Vote | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senate Banking Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released updated text for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as the Senate prepares to vote on the bill next Tuesday, September 15th. This text reflects the continued, bipartisan hard work accomplished over the August recess. Updates to the text include: Provisions addressing when non-decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols must register with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and be subject to the Bank Secrecy Act, similar to provisions in section 10301 of the Banking devision of the Clarity Act. Specifying that DeFi provisions only apply to spot and cash digital commodity transactions, addressing tribal concerns about the potential impact of this legislation on prediction markets. Clarifications to the powers of credit unions to conduct digital asset activities. “Nearly a decade ago, Wyoming wrote the blueprint for digital asset regulation, and this bill finally brings that clarity to the rest of the country,” said Lummis. “We have incorporated more than 114 separate provisions at my Democrat colleagues’ request, and as a result, this bill is a strong bipartisan product. Unlike rulemaking, legislation gives this industry a lasting solution that shields it from the whiplash of changes in the White House. Since the CFTC and SEC will write rules on digital assets with or without the Clairty Act, I believe a lasting, bipartisan compromise is the best route for America’s future. It’s time for a vote; America’s financial leadership depends on it.” The Clarity Act has earned support from major financial institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sachs, Charles Schwab, and SoFi, and law enforcement organizations like the National Fraternal Order of Police and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. The National Sheriffs Association and the Majority County Sheriffs Association, representing law enforcement which protects more than 130 million Americans, both dro… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-for-the-washington-examiner-democrats-are-controlled-by-dangerous-left-wing-extremists/ | Barrasso for the Washington Examiner: Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists | 2026-08-13 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Washington Examiner Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) August 12, 2026 The driving force in today’s Democratic Party is an extreme organization. It’s called the Democratic Socialists of America. Its membership is growing. Its radical candidates are winning. Its left-wing vision is spreading into the U.S. Senate. The Democratic nominee for Senate in Minnesota, Peggy Flanagan, made her radical views well known on the campaign trail. She often claimed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is evil. In her victory speech, Flanagan even vowed to “rip ICE apart.” The Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, Abdul el Sayed, also calls for abolishing ICE and opening our borders. He has called for defunding the police. He has demanded the release of dangerous criminals from our jails into our communities… Extreme Democrats have a manifesto. This manifesto is a road map to destroy America by people who hate this country. Under the extreme Democratic manifesto, the people would be forced to pay more, earn less, and be less safe and secure. Extreme Democrats want to abolish the presidency. They want to abolish the Supreme Court. They want to abolish the Electoral College. Extreme Democrats want to abolish the Senate. The Senate is what gives representation to states with low populations, including my home state of Wyoming. Democrats want to erase the voice of the people we represent. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) recently said it’s “really problematic” for Wyoming to have equal representation in the Senate… In Washington, D.C., these radical policies are finding an eager home among Senate Democrats. After socialists swept Democratic primaries across the country this summer, one sitting Democratic senator said we are seeing “the future of the Democrat Party.” That is why Senate Democrats voted repeatedly for defunding ICE, for defunding the U.S. Border Patrol, and against commonsense voter ID laws. From the campaign trail to Congress, the left wing… | 1 | 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z | 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-republicans-are-the-party-of-results-democrats-are-the-party-of-radicals/ | Barrasso: Republicans are the Party of Results. Democrats are the Party of Radicals. | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Under the extreme Democrat manifesto, the American people would be forced to pay more, earn less, and be less safe and secure.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today contrasted the Republican agenda of safety and prosperity to the radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary Democrat manifesto. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “I come to the Floor today because yesterday I heard the Minority Leader on the Floor speaking about the economy. He sounded upset. Sounded upset to hear that Americans were keeping more of their hard-earned money. He actually called it ‘disastrous.’ “Ninety-seven percent of Americans benefited from the Working Families Tax Cuts law. This is a benefit. This is not a ‘disaster.’ What I see as disastrous is the Democrats’ demand to raise taxes. They want to raise taxes on hardworking Americans all across the country. Democrats continue to think that they know how to spend your money better than you do. I think it’s been a lifelong obsession with them. It’s part of their DNA. Been going on for years. “Tax rates fell significantly this past year. And it’s because Republicans cut taxes. So who are the people that benefited the most? Well, they’re people, families that made less than $200,000 a year. That’s where the benefits really hit home. It happened all across the country from Connecticut to California. Even though those states are represented by Democrats. People all across the country benefited. “Families kept more of what they earned, and then they can make their own decisions about what to save, what to spend, what to invest. You know who knows it? People on Social Security know it. They got to keep more of their hard-earned money. People who work overtime know it because of no tax on overtime. People who work for tips know it because their tips weren’t taxed. People understood and felt the improvement. One resident of Nevada recently said, ‘I received the largest tax return in my entire life this year.… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-gop-colleagues-lead-charge-against-california-air-resources-board-to-protect-consumer-choice/ | Lummis, GOP Colleagues Lead Charge Against California Air Resources Board to Protect Consumer Choice | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Jon Husted (R-OH) today introduced four joint resolutions under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), each disapproving a separate Environmental Protection Agency waiver that has allowed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to impose its regulatory agenda far beyond California’s borders. Together, the four resolutions target CARB’s small off-road engine (SORE) mandate, the Advanced Clean Cars I program, the 2013 Advanced Clean Car Program waiver, and the 2009 waiver that first allowed California to regulate vehicle greenhouse gas emissions. “California’s climate zealots have run roughshod over the rest of the country for too long,” said Senator Lummis. “Under Governor Newsom, Sacramento has decided it can dictate what Wyoming families drive and what equipment our small businesses use. That ends today. I’m proud to lead this fight to reclaim Congress’s authority and stop California from legislating for the entire nation.” “California’s burdensome emissions requirements continue to punish American manufacturers, reduce consumer choice, and raise prices for American families,” said Senator Schmitt. “One state should not have the power to set national policy and dictate what products Americans use far beyond its borders. Overturning these climate alarmist rules will not only restore common sense, but also prevent a future administration from attempting to grant similar waivers. I’m proud to lead the Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the EPA-California State Motor Vehicle Control Standards Waiver and join Senators Ricketts, Husted, and Lummis in our effort to help make life more affordable for American families.” “Biden’s overregulation and red tape regime cost Nebraskans millions of dollars,” said Senator Ricketts. “They used California policies as a backdoor EV mandate and even tried to control how we cut our grass. I am proud to lead the effort to overturn these restrictions and restore commonsen… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-calls-out-dangerous-far-left-extremists-controlling-the-democrat-party/ | Barrasso Calls Out Dangerous, Far-Left Extremists Controlling the Democrat Party | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “That’s the Democratic Party that has a manifesto and a mantra. They have a radical set of beliefs. And they are clearly those of the Democrat nominee in Michigan.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how radical extremists now control the Democrat Party. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “Today’s Democrat Party has been taken over by extremists. It’s happening all across the country. Extremists are winning Democrat primaries all across the country from East to West. “The Minority Leader spoke a little earlier today. He seems to be very happy about it. Just yesterday, when talking to the press, the Minority Leader said this. He said, these extreme candidates, he said, make their party ‘stronger.’ Senator Schumer may be thrilled with the direction that his party is taking. And now look what happened last night in Michigan. “And now look what happened last night in Michigan. The Democrat candidate for Senate winning the primary yesterday in Michigan is truly an extremist. Radical, extreme, dangerous, and in my opinion, scary. He’s been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders. And just recently he hit the campaign trail with a left-wing activist – a political activist who blamed 9/11 – we’re almost near the twenty-fifth anniversary of the attacks on 9/11 in the United States of America – blamed those attacks on America and the American people. “That’s the Democratic Party that has a manifesto and a mantra. They have a radical set of beliefs. And they are clearly those of the Democrat nominee in Michigan. “The driving forces in the Democrat Party today want to abolish prisons. The driving force in the Democrat Party today has endorsed any and all efforts to release dangerous prisoners from the jails onto the streets of communities all across the country. “The driving force in the Democrat Party is calling to defund the police. The driving force in the Democrat Party is calling to eliminate Immigration and Customs Enfo… | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-todd-blanche-is-fearless-focused-and-fair-its-time-for-the-senate-to-confirm-him/ | Barrasso: Todd Blanche is Fearless, Focused, and Fair. It’s Time for the Senate to Confirm Him | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke in support of the confirmation of Todd Blanche, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to be the Attorney General of the United States. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Senate Republicans are confirming individuals who will keep the American people safe. “Last week, I met with Todd Blanche. Mr. Blanche has been nominated to be the next Attorney General of the United States of America. Mr. Blanche is clearly the right man for the job. It is time for the Senate to confirm him. “Todd Blanche led an impressive legal career. He brings to the job a decade of experience at the Department of Justice. That includes his current service as the Acting Attorney General. He leads a staff of over one hundred thousand. Under his leadership, the Department of Justice is focusing once again on its core mission. That mission is fighting crime and upholding the rule of law. “Today, Americans are safer. Murder rates have fallen dramatically. So have deaths from drug overdoses. Mr. Blanche has fought forcefully for the safety and security of the American people. The Department is prosecuting drug cartels. It is dismantling gangs of violent criminals. “Mr. Blanche has also been a key leader in Republicans’ war against fraud. He helped establish a new division in the Department of Justice to do exactly that. It is already succeeding. “Mr. Blanche knows what it takes to lead the Department of Justice. It takes integrity. It takes accountability. Mr. Blanche leads with both of those characteristics. That is why his nomination is supported by former Department of Justice officials; by 23 state Attorneys General; and by law enforcement. “Former Attorney General Bill Barr is one such supporter. Attorney General Barr recently praised Blanche in the Wall Street Journal. He wrote, ‘Throughout his career [Todd Blanche] has shown the personal determination, discipline and thick skin this position demands.’ That’s e… | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-calls-on-senate-democrats-to-avoid-another-painful-shutdown/ | Barrasso Calls on Senate Democrats to Avoid Another Painful Shutdown | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Senator Schumer has said he wants to avoid a shutdown. It’s time to prove it. The question is: Do Democrats in this body have the courage to stand up to the extremists who have taken over their party?” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today urged Senate Democrats to vote to keep the government open instead of causing another painful shutdown. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The American people deserve a government that is open and is functioning. The American people know that government shutdowns cause significant pain to them personally and harm to our nation. “There have been two painful shutdowns in the last year. Democrats in this body caused them both. Democrats have proven they are willing to make life harder and America less safe. They think it helps them politically. “In October 2025, Senator Schumer and Senate Democrats chose to shut down the entire government. The shutdown lasted for 43 days. That’s a record. Senator Schumer infamously boasted, ‘Every day gets better for us.’ Every day did not get better for American people. American families were collateral damage in Democrats’ dangerous political games. “Service members were unable to pay their mortgages. Their families went without vital services. Flights were canceled. Airport screening lines stretched for hours. Park rangers and TSA agents missed paychecks. Government employees struggled to make ends meet. Many stood in lines around the block at food banks across the country. Forty-two million Americans missed food assistance. Our economy lost billions and billions of dollars. “Less than four months later, Democrats did it again. That time, they blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security. That shutdown lasted for 75 days for the Department of Homeland Security. “Democrats voted to defund American law enforcement agencies. That seems to be their mantra. Defund the police. Get rid of ICE. Get rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Open the … | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-statement-on-ann-simpson/ | Barrasso Statement on Ann Simpson | 2026-07-31 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement on the passing of Ann Simpson. “Ann Simpson devoted her life to her family and serving the people of Wyoming. For seven decades, Wyoming was fortunate to listen and learn from Ann and Al. They made a legendary team, always working together to make Wyoming and Washington a better place. Ann was also a champion for Wyoming’s art community. From the UW Artmobile to the fellowship at Ucross, Ann leaves a legacy that will continue to support Wyoming artists for years to come. We will miss Ann dearly. We take comfort that she is reunited with her beloved Al once again.” | 1 | 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z | 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/icymi-lummis-fox-news-op-ed-washingtons-grizzly-bear-power-grab-is-finally-coming-to-a-long-overdue-end/ | ICYMI: Lummis Fox News Op-ed – Washington’s Grizzly Bear Power Grab is Finally Coming to a Long-Overdue End | 2026-07-31 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Cheyenne, WY – Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) published an op-ed this week in Fox News highlighting the Trump administration’s proposal to return grizzly bear management to Wyoming and other Greater Yellowstone states, arguing that the federal government should recognize decades of successful state-led conservation and allow states to manage recovered grizzly populations. Read the full op-ed here and below. FOX NEWS | SEN CYNTHIA LUMMIS: Washington’s grizzly bear power grab is finally coming to a long-overdue end For far too long, federal bureaucrats who have never set foot on Wyoming lands have controlled decisions about our wildlife. That era is finally ending, thanks to the Trump administration. Last week, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced a new rule giving Wyoming and our neighboring states the flexibility to manage grizzly bear populations that have thrived in recent decades. The Greater Yellowstone grizzly bear population tells one of America’s greatest conservation success stories. When these bears were listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1975, we had roughly 136 bears in the ecosystem. Today, that population has grown to an estimated 1,000 bears — more than a seven-fold increase that far exceeds every recovery target ever established. The science is unambiguous: this population is not only recovered but thriving and expanding beyond the boundaries of the Yellowstone region. Yet the grizzly bear remains listed. This defies logic, science, and frankly, the very purpose of the ESA. … The grizzly was briefly delisted in 2007, only to be relisted by the Obama administration’s Fish and Wildlife Service in 2009 after activist litigation. The pattern repeated itself under Biden. When the state petitioned again for delisting, the Biden administration slow-walked the review for years and ultimately rejected it in 2023, again citing the same activist lawsuits and manufactured uncertainty rather than the recovery data Biden’s own agency had collected. The Biden adm… | 1 | 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z | 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/radical-democrats-are-determined-to-tear-down-our-country-and-tear-up-the-constitution/ | Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution | 2026-07-30 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Today’s Democrat Party is driven by its activist wing. These are people who are radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary. They’ve put it into writing with their manifesto. They’re admitting it out loud on television. Here in the United States Senate, Democrat Senators are embracing radical policies.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how the Democrat Party is controlled by far-left radicals who promote extreme, anti-American policies. Senator Barrasso also highlighted how the Democrat manifesto threatens national security by weakening our military, opening the border, and abandoning our allies. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The driving force in today’s Democrat Party is an extreme organization. It’s called the Democratic Socialists of America. Its membership is growing. Its radical candidates are winning. Its far-left vision is spreading. “This organization has issued a manifesto. In a recent interview with Fox News, the co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America admitted this manifesto is filled with extreme policies. Let me say that again. The co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America admitted their manifesto is filled with extreme policies. She has become the face of today’s Democrat Party. “She was asked whether her organization wants to abolish the Senate. She said, ‘True.’ She was then asked whether they want to replace the presidency and the Supreme Court. She said, ‘Yep.’ She was asked whether they want to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She said, ‘Absolutely.’ She was asked whether they want to abolish borders, and give amnesty to every illegal immigrant in America. This includes illegal immigrant criminals. She said, ‘As a long-term plan, yep.’ “She was asked whether they want to defund our military. She replied, ‘Absolutely.’ She was asked whether they want to abolish prisons. She said, ‘Yeah.’ She was asked whether they want government control of private companies. S… | 1 | 2026-07-31T07:49:23Z | 2026-07-31T07:50:48Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-introduces-legislation-to-modernize-retirement-savings-regulations/ | Barrasso Introduces Legislation to Modernize Retirement Savings Regulations | 2026-07-30 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to simplify and modernize regulations for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The Simplifying Modern Access to Retirement Tools for Savings (SMART Savings) Act will make it easier for Americans to save for retirement. “Washington red tape shouldn’t prevent Americans from saving for their retirement. People need to be able to save in the way that works best for them. Outdated and unnecessary federal rules create uncertainty and make it harder for financial advisors to serve retirement savers,” said Senator Barrasso. “The SMART Savings Act reverses that regulatory overreach. It gives Americans with personal retirement accounts access to the same rates and services that are already available through other retirement options.” The SMART Savings Act is co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). Representative Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Hardworking New Yorkers who are saving for retirement deserve every opportunity to keep more of their own money,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “Our retirement system should encourage Americans to save, not burden them with outdated regulations that drive up costs. The SMART Savings Act modernizes these rules so families can keep more of their hard-earned retirement savings.” The legislation is supported by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), Finseca, the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI), the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA), the Financial Services Institute (FSI), and the Investment Company Institute (ICI). “Senator Barrasso’s SMART Savings Act delivers exactly what Wyoming retirement savers need: simpler rules, lower costs, and strong protections. NAIFA Wyoming stands firmly behind our national association in supporting this bill, and we’re proud it’s a Wyoming Senator leading the charge,” said Kend… | 1 | 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z | 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/committee-passes-barrasso-bill-to-unleash-wyoming-coal-production/ | Committee Passes Barrasso Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production | 2026-07-29 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s (R-Wyo.) bill to reduce barriers to coal leasing and unleash American coal production. The legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years, allowing coal companies to defer payment on a portion of their investment until after new mines become profitable. “Nearly half of all coal produced in America comes from Wyoming. Wyoming coal provides our nation with safe, reliable, and affordable energy,” said Senator Barrasso. “My legislation would extend the bonus payment period for coal mine leases, which allows coal companies to spread out their financial risk when investing in new mines. This will give coal mines in Wyoming and across the country the certainty they need to power homes and businesses and lower energy prices for American families. Today’s committee vote is an important step to getting this energy security bill across the finish line.” The bill is co-sponsored by Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah). In March 2026, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Background: Currently, coal companies pay bonuses to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as part of the competitive bidding process for coal mine leases. These bonuses are required to be paid over a five-year period, which often concludes before new mines begin generating revenue. In line with President Trump’s executive order to revitalize the American coal industry, the legislation extends the bonus payment period to ten years, reducing the upfront risk for coal companies looking to build new mines. The legislation is endorsed by the Wyoming Mining Association, the Wyoming Energy Authority, and the National Mining Association. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-07-30T07:32:48Z | 2026-07-30T07:34:08Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/passing-the-lindsey-graham-sanctions-bill-will-cripple-russias-war-machine/ | Passing the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Will Cripple Russia’s War Machine | 2026-07-29 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Energy is the cash cow of Putin’s war machine. It is also Russia’s Achilles’s Heel. Cut it off, and Russia cannot continue to fight. Russia’s biggest customer is Communist China. The next is India. They will be hit hard.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the importance of passing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. Last night, the Senate voted 86-12 to begin consideration of the bill. The bill is designed to strengthen national security and deter aggression from our adversaries. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Yesterday, the Senate honored the life of our friend, Senator Lindsey Graham. Today, it is time to honor his tremendous legacy. The way to do that is to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act. It is a peace through strength bill. No tribute would be more fitting or more forceful. “This bill strengthens America’s national security while pressuring our adversaries to pursue peace. The sanctions in this bill are historic. They target Russia’s largest oil exporters. They target Russian leadership. They target Russia’s so-called shadow fleet. Russia uses that shadow fleet to evade sanctions on its illegal oil. “Most importantly, they target other nations that buy Russian oil, natural gas, and uranium. That is the way Russia is financing its brutal war in Ukraine. The penalties are swift and severe. Energy is the cash cow of Putin’s war machine. It is also Russia’s Achilles’s Heel. Cut it off, and Russia cannot continue to fight. Russia’s biggest customer is Communist China. The next is India. They will be hit hard. This is the way to cripple Russia’s war machine. “Allies of Ukraine can qualify for exemptions. Those exemptions come from taking serious steps to end their dependency on Russian energy products. For years, Europe spent more money on Russian energy than it sent in aid to Ukraine. That must change. “Of course, Russia is not fighting Ukraine alone. In Putin’s war o… | 1 | 2026-07-30T07:32:48Z | 2026-07-30T07:34:08Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senate-declares-july-25-the-national-day-of-the-american-cowboy/ | Senate Declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy | 2026-07-24 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s (R-Wyo.) resolution designating July 25, 2026, as the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Hickenlooper (D-Col.), and Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), along with other Senators. Started in 2005 by U.S. Senator Craig Thomas (R-Wyo.), the National Day of the American Cowboy traditionally coincides each year with the Cheyenne Frontier Days. In tribute to the hard-working men and women who helped establish the West, the resolution highlights the vital contributions that cowboys and cowgirls have made throughout American history. “In Wyoming, we commit to following the Cowboy Code. That means living each day with courage, taking pride in our work, and doing what needs to be done,” said Senator Barrasso. “The American cowboy is a national symbol of the values, spirit, and traditions that we cherish most. I look forward to celebrating our American cowboys and cowgirls with the rest of Wyoming on this special day.” “The American Cowboy embodies the independence, resilience, and work ethic that built this country,” said Senator Lummis. “Wyoming is proud to call itself cowboy country, and every year on the National Day of the American Cowboy, I’m reminded that these values don’t belong to the past. They’re what will carry America forward.” Other cosponsors of the resolution include Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho). Full text of the resolution can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-07-25T07:13:44Z | 2026-07-25T07:15:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-election-security-begins-with-border-security/ | Barrasso: Election Security Begins with Border Security | 2026-07-23 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats need to stop opposing every effort that we make on this Senate Floor to secure our border and to enforce our immigration laws. Election security begins with border security. Today’s Democrats want neither border security nor election security.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today highlighted how years of open-border policies from Democrats allowed millions of illegal immigrants into the country. Senator Barrasso specifically discussed how noncitizens voting in New Jersey elections is a direct consequence of the Democrats’ failed open-border policies. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “When it comes to elections in America, only American citizens should be allowed to vote. “Big cities, blue states, illegal immigrants are registering to vote and are casting ballots. This week, the State of New Jersey admitted that 6,600 noncitizens made it onto their voting rolls. Every single one of them – every single one was registered to vote during the final years of the Biden administration – 6,600. Four hundred of them actually voted, and those are the ones that we know about. “Here’s how it happened. For four years, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris flung open our southern border. Ten million illegal immigrants flooded into our country. Among them were criminals, members of cartels, drug dealers, gang members, terror suspects. Sanctuary states and cities welcomed these illegal immigrants, and the State of New Jersey – where all this has happened – is one of them. “New Jersey hands out driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Its Department of Motor Vehicles turns driver’s licenses directly into voter registration. It’s automatic. And in this case, the State of New Jersey, it registered 6,600 of these illegal immigrants to vote. It happened in the State of New Jersey, and they admit they did it. “The liberal governor of New Jersey blames it all on a computer glitch. The real blame belongs to the Democrats and their sanctuary cit… | 1 | 2026-07-24T07:30:11Z | 2026-07-24T07:31:13Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-democrats-want-to-raise-taxes-and-protect-fraud/ | Barrasso: Democrats Want to Raise Taxes and Protect Fraud | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Working families are overtaxed. Fraud is already out of control. Democrats will make life less affordable. That is not what the American people want.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how the Working Families Tax Cuts law cuts taxes and fights fraud. In contrast, Democrats are fighting to raise taxes and protect fraudsters nationwide. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The American people deserve to have more money in their pockets. The Working Families Tax Cuts law delivered it. Republicans stopped the largest tax increase in American history. Americans already filed their taxes this year, and working families are keeping more of what they earn. The data proves it. “More than 7.5 million Americans benefited from No Tax on Tips. These are waiters, barbers, bartenders, and tour guides. They claimed an average deduction of over $7,100. More than 29 million Americans benefited from No Tax on Overtime. These are firefighters, police officers, and nurses. They are linemen and coal miners in Wyoming. They claimed an average deduction of over $3,000. “Money that once went to bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. now stays in the pockets of hardworking Americans. That is where it belongs. Had Democrats gotten their way, your taxes would have gone up. “Every Democrat in this chamber voted to continue taking taxes out of tip income. They voted to continue taxing overtime. Every Democrat voted to raise taxes by $4 trillion. Because Republicans are in the majority in Congress, we were able to stop the Democrats. Now, extremist Democrats are undermining the Working Families Tax Cuts law. They are doing it in state capitals and city halls. “In Washington, D.C., the City Council tried to force hardworking Americans to pay taxes to the city on their tips and overtime pay. The City Council of Washington, D.C., refused to allow hardworking waiters, bartenders, police officers, and firefighters to keep their hard-earned money. This… | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-questions-ferc-commissioners-on-wyomings-seminoe-pumped-storage-project/ | Barrasso Questions FERC Commissioners on Wyoming’s Seminoe Pumped Storage Project | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) commissioners about electricity markets and the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project, a proposed hydropower project located in central Wyoming. Barrasso specifically urged the commissioners to take into account the State of Wyoming’s concerns about how the Seminoe project could impact one of the most legendary trout fisheries in Wyoming, and other local wildlife. All five FERC commissioners testified during today’s Senate Energy and Natural Resources oversight hearing. On Seminoe Pumped Storage Project State Input: “What I want to talk about is the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project — which is in the State of Wyoming. “On June 12, FERC staff issued their recommended Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project. “This is a private project, and it would create water pumped storage infrastructure above Seminoe Reservoir — which is in Central Wyoming. “Functionally, the project works as a battery with about a capacity of efficiency of about 70%. “It uses power to pump water into storage, and then it sells power at a profit when the grid needs electricity. “Wyoming constituents that I’ve heard from have concerns. “They worry that the project harms the only disease-free Big Horn Sheep herd in the state, and critical Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Sage Grouse habitat. “They also worry that it harms one of the most legendary trout fisheries in Wyoming and the world. It’s known as ‘The Miracle Mile.’ “But it’s over 5 miles; it’s a stretch of the North Platte River between the Seminoe Reservoir and the Pathfinder Reservoir. “This is an area that must be protected. “The project received its water quality permit from the state — their concerns about wildlife that haven’t yet been resolved in the recommended Environmental Impact Statement. “The State submitted comments on the project, which I have here and would, Mr. Chairman, like to enter into the hearing record without objectio… | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-questions-us-trade-rep-on-wyoming-soda-ash-beef-sheep-and-chemical-manufacturing/ | Barrasso Questions US Trade Rep on Wyoming Soda Ash, Beef, Sheep and Chemical Manufacturing | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on how trade barriers impact Wyoming’s soda ash exports, beef, chemical manufacturing, and sheep industry. Greer testified during today’s Senate Committee on Finance hearing on the President’s 2026 Trade Agenda. On Soda Ash Exports: “I want to talk about soda ash exports. “As you know, Wyoming’s Green River Basin is home to the world’s largest deposits of naturally occurring trona – the mineral that’s refined into soda ash. “It’s Wyoming’s top export – supports thousands of jobs across the state. “And, the industry is facing a serious challenge. “That’s because earlier this year, producers in India petitioned their government to restrict imports of American soda ash. “The result could be a hard limit on how much American soda ash can enter their market, regardless of the price, regardless of the demand. “And, our soda ash producers can compete with anyone in the world on a level playing field. “What we’re worrying about is what’s happening in India – making sure we never get the level playing field. “How are you working to ensure fair market access for American producers like soda ash in India?” On Wyoming Beef: “Wyoming Beef. Our ranchers produce the highest-quality beef in the world. “Beef is Wyoming’s top agricultural export – nearly $150 million shipped around the world each year. “For far too long, our ranchers faced barriers that kept them out of foreign markets that they have every right to compete in. “Through the Administration’s trade agenda, we are seeing some real change – but we believe there is more work to be done. “There’s still too many markets that are able to hide behind unscientific and discriminatory restrictions that put our ranchers at a disadvantage. “So, as you continue negotiating new trade agreements, what more can be done to open markets for American beef and ensure that Wyoming ranchers can compete on equal footing?” On Wyoming Chemical Manufact… | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-releases-updated-clarity-act-text/ | Lummis Releases Updated Clarity Act Text | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Today, Senate Banking Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released updated text for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633), which reflects the merged work products of the Banking and Agriculture Committees. “This is another step in my years-long journey to ensure the U.S. leads the way on digital assets,” said Lummis. “The U.S. has always been at the forefront of financial innovation, and the coming weeks are likely the last real chance we will have for years to get this right. I want to thank Chairman Scott, Chairman Boozman, and Leader Thune for their support and leadership, and I look forward to partnering with them to ensure the U.S. leads the way in digital assets for generations to come. I also want to thank my Democratic colleagues for their important contributions to this draft, and express my commitment to reaching a deal in the coming days that will allow this legislation to become law.” Chairman Boozman, who is leading the Agriculture Committee portion said: “This legislation establishes a clear, regulatory framework for digital commodities,” said Boozman. “It delivers the certainty consumers, businesses and markets have been calling for by creating strong safeguards while supporting responsible innovation. This is the result of months of bipartisan collaboration and continued conversations with stakeholders to strengthen the final bill. It’s time for the Senate to pass this legislation and provide the regulatory clarity the marketplace needs to ensure the U.S. remains a global leader.” Chairman Scott, who is leading the Banking Committee portion said: “As a kid raised by a single mom in South Carolina, I saw firsthand how access to opportunity can change the course of a family’s life,” said Scott. “That’s what the Clarity Act is about: protecting everyday Americans and their hard-earned money, giving entrepreneurs a fair shot to build and create jobs here at home, and strengthening our national security by making it harder for criminals and foreign … | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-democrats-prepare-for-another-shutdown/ | Barrasso: Democrats Prepare for Another Shutdown | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Senator Schumer has proven he is willing to disrupt travel, delay paychecks, and endanger our national security when he thinks it helps him politically. He may have said on this Floor he wants to avoid a shutdown. His actions signal Democrats are ready to do it again.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Democrats’ track record of inflicting painful and prolonged government shutdowns on the American people. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The American people deserve to have a government that is fully funded. “Last week, the Minority Leader claimed on this Floor he wants to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. It’s time for him to prove it. His record shows the exact opposite. “The appropriation bills have historically passed the Senate with bipartisan support. Yet when Senator Schumer was Majority Leader during the Biden years, he blocked every single appropriations bill from coming to the Floor. Eleven bipartisan appropriation bills that passed out of committee died in the wastebasket next to the desk of Senator Schumer. “When Democrats were in the majority, they literally shut down the entire appropriations process. After Democrats lost the elections in 2024, they revolted and shut down the government twice. The two Schumer Shutdowns broke records. “First, in October 2025, Democrats shut down the entire federal government. It lasted for 43 days. It was the longest government shutdown in history. “During that shutdown, Senator Schumer infamously said, ‘Every day gets better for us.’ Every day did not get better for hardworking Americans. Federal workers missed paychecks. Because of the shutdown of TSA, flights were cancelled, and screening lines at airports lasted for hours. “Then, in February of this year, Democrats did it again. They shut down the Department of Homeland Security. That shutdown lasted for 75 days. The shutdown of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol lasted even lon… | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-todays-democrat-party-is-driven-by-extremists/ | Barrasso: Today’s Democrat Party is Driven by Extremists | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference about the extremists driving today’s Democrat Party. Sen. Barrasso said: “Today’s Democrat Party is driven by extremists. It’s the extremists who are winning primary elections. Democrats seem to be determined to destroy America. We have a socialist mayor in New York, and one will soon be in the District of Columbia as well. “When you take a look at the people that have been winning Democrat primaries this year, they’re people who want to defund the police, raise taxes, and open the borders. They’re people who want free healthcare for illegal immigrants paid for by American taxpayers. And they would rather defend and protect illegal immigrant criminals than law-abiding American citizens. “We know according to their manifesto they want to pack the Supreme Court. They want to put judges in place who will deny the law, defy the Constitution. Their manifesto says that they want to eliminate the Electoral College. They want to eliminate the Senate so that people in the Senate leadership on the Republican side, the people we represent, their voices would be silent. “It’s so disturbing that one of the nominees for Congress, Democrat nominee, has boasted and posted the fact that when her hands were dirty, she wiped them on the American flag. That’s the agenda of these people. “They are reckless. They are terrible in terms of what they would do to America. They’re extreme. They’re dangerous. They’re scary. The American people don’t want that. “The American people demand and deserve better. And Republicans are going to continue to fight for freedom, for liberty, and for continued American greatness.” ### | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/icymi-lummis-speaks-on-senate-floor-to-argue-for-save-america-act/ | ICYMI: Lummis Speaks on Senate Floor to Argue for SAVE America Act | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) today spoke on the Senate floor urging passage of the SAVE America Act and emphasizing the importance of ensuring that only American citizens vote in American elections. Click HERE to watch Senator Lummis’ Senate floor remarks. Sen. Lummis’ remarks: “Mr. President, “I rise today to talk about a bill that, at its core, asks for something almost embarrassingly simple: that the person registering to vote in an American election is actually an American citizen, and that the person showing up to cast that ballot is actually who they say they are. “The SAVE Act does not reinvent our elections. It does not add red tape for the sake of red tape. It asks for documentary proof of citizenship at registration and identification at the ballot box — the same basic verification we already accept without complaint when we board an airplane, open a bank account, or pick up a prescription. If we trust that system to protect a checking account, we should trust it enough to protect the vote. That is not extremism. That is common sense, and it is long past time this chamber treat it that way. “This past Saturday, I was riding in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade alongside Senator Barrasso. Cheyenne is my hometown, it is the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, and we have great parades, four of them during the course of the week of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. It is an exceptional tradition in my hometown. “So Senator Barasso and I are riding along the parade route, the same parade route Wyoming has watched for generations. And as we came down the street, I could hear it from my constituents, over and over: “Pass the SAVE Act, Senator. Pass the Save act” Not once. Not from just one corner of the crowd. All along the parade route. That is not a talking point. That just happened last weekend. That is the people of Wyoming telling us what they want. “So I came home from that parade wondering if Wyoming maybe was a little ahead of the country on this. It turns out Wyoming is right… | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-america-is-worth-defending-and-celebrating/ | Barrasso: America is Worth Defending and Celebrating | 2026-07-16 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The contrast is clear. Democrats stand for high taxes, open borders, and lawlessness. Republicans stand for freedom, liberty, and American greatness. America is worth defending. America is worth celebrating. America is worth fighting for. That’s what Republicans are committed to do. And that’s what the people of Wyoming did over July 4.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the contrast between the freedoms Americans cherish and the extreme, far-left policies of today’s Democrat Party. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The people of Wyoming recently celebrated two historic milestones. July 4 was Independence Day. America turned 250 years old. July 10 is Wyoming Statehood Day. My home state of Wyoming turned 136 years old. “We celebrated with a full week of festivities. We had the iconic Cody Stampede Rodeo. We saw volunteers in Gillette serve over 4,000 hot dogs at the Independence Day community celebration. We saw Boy Scouts in Sheridan serve over 1,000 pancake breakfasts. My Rotary Club in Casper celebrated the values that started our country. “We had Wyoming bestselling author C.J. Box read the Declaration of Independence at a community gathering in Carbon County. The streets were packed for the Independence Day parade in Cody. Then, people gathered at Veterans Park for the annual ‘Let Freedom Ring’ celebration. The seats were full for the Big Wyo Rodeo in Sheridan and the Casper Rodeo finals on Saturday night. “Our entire delegation attended parades and festivities all around the state. That is the America we saw this month. “Yet there is another vision being offered to this country. It is the vision being offered by the Democrats. It is a vision of open borders, high taxes, and lawlessness. It is a vision that damages our communities and disrespects the values Americans hold dear. “Today’s Democrat Party has taken a radical turn to the left. Today’s Democrat leadership is enabling it. “America’s largest… | 1 | 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z | 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-blasts-democrats-for-blocking-the-national-defense-authorization-act/ | Barrasso Blasts Democrats for Blocking the National Defense Authorization Act | 2026-07-15 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “By voting against the National Defense Authorization Act, Democrats are disrespecting American troops. Democrats are undermining American security. Democrats are jeopardizing American strength.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today blasted Democrats for blocking consideration of the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Senator Barrasso discussed how Senate Democrats continue to stand in the way of a pay raise for our troops and funding for the military capabilities needed to keep America safe. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “Few votes in this body are as important as the vote to fund our troops, our military. Yesterday, right here on this Floor of the United States Senate, every single Democrat voted to block that funding. “And just ten minutes ago the Minority Leader came to the Floor and bragged about the fact that the Democrats had blocked the funding for our military. He stood here and said they’re proud of the fact that they are once again choosing politics over the security of our nation. That’s what we’re facing here in the United States Senate today. “We’re talking about the National Defense Authorization Act, and this Congress has passed this bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act every year for the past 65 years. And when it came to the Floor of the Senate yesterday, the Minority Leader said to the Democrats, ‘Say no. Say no to the military.’ I’m going to go through the list of all the things they said no to yesterday. “This year should be no different than the other years – 65 years in a row. This year’s defense bill gives our military every tool it needs to keep us as Americans safe. It invests in peace through strength at home and abroad. Importantly, this bill provides a pay raise for the men and women who defend our nation. “Every single Democrat in this chamber joined Senator Schumer, joined Bernie Sanders, joined Elizabeth Warren, and said, ‘Nope. We’re not voting for it.’ ‘We’re not votin… | 1 | 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z | 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/senate-western-caucus-members-applaud-trump-doi-move-returning-management-of-grizzly-bears-to-the-west/ | Senate Western Caucus Members Applaud Trump DOI Move Returning Management of Grizzly Bears to the West | 2026-07-15 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Senate Western Caucus members today applauded the Trump Department of the Interior for proposing new flexibility for western states in managing grizzly bears. The announcement, made by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum alongside Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Idaho Governor Brad Little, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik, proposes a revised rule to increase management flexibility for grizzly bears in areas where the species has met, and in many cases exceeded, federal recovery benchmarks. The updated proposal ensures the Endangered Species Act is being used as Congress intended while continuing to support the species’ long-term conservation. “For decades, Wyoming and other western states have proven that we know how to conserve and manage grizzly bear populations,” said Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis. “Western grizzly bear populations have been recovered for years, yet previous Democrat administrations chose to play politics with delisting instead of following the science. Our ranchers, wildlife managers, and rural communities live alongside these animals every day, and that experience is exactly why they should be the ones making these management calls, not bureaucrats thousands of miles away. I am pleased that President Trump and Secretary Burgum are keeping their commitment to returning power to the states and trusting states to manage what we’ve already worked to recover.” “It’s time for Wyoming – not Washington – to be in charge of managing grizzly bears. The Trump administration is putting power back into the hands of states and local communities who understand the situation and the science the best,” said Senator John Barrasso. “The evidence is clear. The grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are thriving and do not need protection under the Endangered Species Act. In Wyoming, we’ve invested more than $50 million in this effort. We have a strong and proven track record of science-based management and have… | 1 | 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z | 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-senator-lindsey-graham/ | Barrasso Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham | 2026-07-14 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The United States Senate will never see anyone quite like Lindsey Graham again. He was a happy warrior. He always put service before himself. And he believed in the Senate as an institution. He continued to shape it throughout his successful and his significant career. He helped make America safer and stronger. And Mr. President, I just join the entire Senate, and his friends and his family, in mourning the loss of our dear friend, Lindsey Graham.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today delivered remarks honoring the life, legacy, and impact of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “I rise today to honor my good friend and colleague Lindsey Graham. Our colleague from South Carolina – he led an impactful life. He leaves an impressive legacy. And he left all of us important lessons for life. “The great cause to which Lindsey Graham devoted his life was the United States of America. That’s what it was. Day One, all the way to the end. Lindsey Graham loved America. He believed that our nation is exceptional, as do so many of us. He believed our nation was worth fighting for. He believed especially in the American people. He fought for the people of his home state of South Carolina and the people of this great country every single day. And he did it with determination. He always believed that America was a nation he needed to fight for every day to make us safer and stronger. “His life was shaped early on by duty and by love. Tragedy came early. At the age of 21, he lost both of his parents within 15 months. At the time, he began raising his 13-year-old sister Darline. And he made sure that she stayed in school and went on to continue her education in college. He was with her all the way. He later adopted her. “Lindsey once said that he was most proud of the woman that Darline had become. Now, Darline is going to fill her brother’s seat right here in the United States Senate. And there is nobody bette… | 1 | 2026-07-15T07:12:08Z | 2026-07-15T07:13:45Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-introduces-farmers-and-ranchers-relief-act-of-2026-to-clarify-clean-water-act-exemptions/ | Lummis Introduces Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026 to Clarify Clean Water Act Exemptions | 2026-07-14 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced the Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026, a bill to strengthen and clarify Clean Water Act Section 404(f) exemptions for farmers, ranchers, and landowners conducting routine land and water management activities. “Farmers and ranchers shouldn’t need a team of lawyers just to maintain a ditch or manage their land the way they always have,” said Senator Lummis. “This bill fixes a loophole that never should have existed in the first place. If you’re doing the right thing on your own land, the federal government should be the last thing you’re worried about.” “Farmers work every day to care for the land and be good stewards of our natural resources, but uncertainty around Clean Water Act permitting can make routine farming practices difficult,” said Zippy Duval, President, American Farm Bureau. “AFBF is proud to support Senator Lummis’ legislation to clarify Clean Water Act water permitting farming exemptions. Farmers need clear and predictable rules so they can focus on caring for their land, making investments in their farms, and continuing to provide the food, fuel, and fiber America depends on.” “Congress recognized that farmers and ranchers must be able to carry out routine agricultural activities without unnecessary federal permitting requirements, which is why Congress included the Section 404(f) exemption in the Clean Water Act,” said Todd Fornstrom, President, Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation. “However, exemptions are only effective when they are clear and consistently applied. Greater certainty is needed to ensure farmers and ranchers can confidently conduct normal farming operations as Congress intended, without the risk of unintended regulatory burdens. We appreciate Senator Lummis’s leadership in introducing legislation that provides much-needed clarity and certainty, helping farmers and ranchers continue their work while maintaining their strong commitment to conservation and stewardship.” “Congress never intended for farmers and ranch… | 1 | 2026-07-15T07:12:08Z | 2026-07-15T07:13:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-applauds-doi-for-returning-management-of-grizzly-bears-to-the-west/ | Barrasso Applauds DOI for Returning Management of Grizzly Bears to the West | 2026-07-14 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) for rolling back harmful Biden-era midnight regulations that prevented Wyoming and other states from independently managing grizzly bear populations. If finalized, the proposed rule would give states more flexibility to manage grizzly bears while preserving protections under the Endangered Species Act. Senator Barrasso issued the following statement on DOI’s proposed rule: “It’s time for Wyoming – not Washington – to be in charge of managing grizzly bears. Today’s action by the Trump administration puts power back into the hands of states and local communities who understand the situation and the science the best. “The evidence is clear. The grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are thriving and do not need protection under the Endangered Species Act. In Wyoming, we’ve invested more than $50 million in this effort. We have a strong and proven track record of science-based management and have played a leading role in this successful recovery. I am proud to work with Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Director of Fish and Wildlife Services Brian Nesvik to ensure Wyoming can continue to properly manage these bears to a healthy population.” Senator Barrasso recently met with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik in Washington, D.C. Background on the 4(d) Rule: On January 8, 2025, during the last few days of his presidency, President Biden issued a midnight rule keeping the Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Continental Divide grizzly bear on the Endangered Species List, despite state petitions from Wyoming and Montana. Today, the Trump administration U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a draft revision of the January 2025 4(d) rule. This proposed rule change would give states more flexibility to manage grizzly bears while preserving protections under the Endangered Species Act. If finalized, this rule would provide a tiered framework that would allow stat… | 1 | 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z | 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-statement-on-the-death-of-senator-lindsey-graham/ | Lummis Statement On The Death Of Senator Lindsey Graham | 2026-07-12 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Cheyenne, WY – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today released the following statement on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): ”I am shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of my friend, Senator Lindsey Graham,” said Lummis. “Lindsey was a tireless voice for South Carolina and an unwavering champion of a strong America and our allies. My prayers are with his family, especially his niece, with whom he spoke by phone from the cloakroom so frequently that we all felt we knew her, and with his constituents. I also offer my condolences to President Trump, whose working relationship with Lindsey was by far the closest of all US Senators. Lindsey was the President’s loyal friend and ally, and Lindsey’s wit, humor and honesty with the President distinguished him from the rest of us. “My heart is very heavy today, because I, too, enjoyed a wonderful friendship with Lindsey and will miss him terribly, but I’m so grateful for the honor of knowing him and serving in the US Senate with him.” ### | 1 | 2026-07-13T08:14:37Z | 2026-07-13T08:15:42Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-heinrich-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-improve-teacher-recruitment-and-retention-in-tribal-schools/ | Lummis, Heinrich Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Tribal Schools | 2026-06-25 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Indigenous Students Excel Through Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to study and modernize the Bureau of Indian Education’s Indian School Equalization Formula to ensure Bureau-funded schools have the resources needed to recruit and retain high-quality educators and provide Indigenous students with high-quality education. “Tribal students across Wyoming deserve access to great teachers and educational opportunities, yet too many Bureau of Indian Education-funded schools struggle to recruit and retain qualified educators because they cannot offer competitive pay,” said Lummis. “Senator Heinrich’s and my bill takes an important first step in understanding what it will take to create compensation parity, strengthen our education workforce, and ensure our Native American students have access to the high-quality education they deserve.” “Every student deserves the best possible education, and that is built on the strength of our educator workforce. Unfortunately, pay for educators at Bureau of Indian Education schools just hasn’t kept pace. That’s short-changing students across Indian Country, and it’s completely unacceptable,” said Heinrich. “Our Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act is the first step in fixing this issue — looking at how we can make educator pay more competitive, to help schools recruit and retain talented teachers and give students at BIE schools the high-quality education they deserve.” Many Bureau-funded schools face persistent challenges attracting and retaining teachers, principals, and other school staff due to compensation levels that often lag behind neighboring public school districts and other federal school systems. The current funding formula has not kept pace with these realities, creating barriers to educational opportunity for Indigenous students and staffing challenges for schools serving Tribal communities. The Indigenous Students Excel Through Parity Act: Directs the Departm… | 1 | 2026-06-26T06:29:35Z | 2026-06-26T06:31:46Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-celebrates-historic-investment-in-rural-healthcare/ | Barrasso Celebrates Historic Investment in Rural Healthcare | 2026-06-24 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Where a person lives should not determine whether they have access to high-quality medical care… That’s why, one year ago, Republicans passed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today celebrated how the Rural Health Transformation Fund is strengthening and expanding access to high-quality medical care in rural communities across America. Republicans created the Rural Health Transformation Fund in last year’s Working Families Tax Cuts law. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “As a physician, I want all Americans to receive the care they need, from a doctor they choose, at a price they can afford. Where a person lives should not determine whether they have access to high-quality medical care. “I practiced medicine in Wyoming for 24 years. Taking care of patients continues to guide my work here in the United States Senate. Wyoming is a rural state. Rural Americans deserve access to local care that is affordable, reliable, and high quality. “For years, the options for people in small communities have been shrinking. Obamacare accelerated the rural healthcare crisis. Since Obamacare became law 15 years ago, more than 100 rural hospitals across America have closed. It is yet another broken promise from the failure that is Obamacare. “Rural America deserves a better approach. That’s why, one year ago, Republicans passed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund. The Rural Health Transformation Fund is a crucial piece of the Working Families Tax Cuts law. It was designed to overcome the failed, one-size-fits-all Washington approach. It partners with communities to invest in the services they need. “The Rural Health Transformation Fund is the largest federal investment in rural healthcare in American history. Every state in America is now receiving the first round of funding under this new program. The true power of this investment goes beyond its historic size and scope. Fundamentally, it is… | 1 | 2026-06-25T06:30:03Z | 2026-06-25T06:31:21Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-introduces-bill-to-improve-homelessness-data-collection/ | Barrasso Introduces Bill to Improve Homelessness Data Collection | 2026-06-24 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to modernize data collection on homeless populations in the United States. The PIT Count Modernization Act would update the methods used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to measure homeless populations. This updated approach would allow federal and state governments to better assess homelessness programs and determine funding allocations. “Washington’s current approach to collecting data on homelessness misses the mark. By mandating a single annual survey in January, the federal government often undercounts the scale of homeless populations,” said Barrasso. “In Wyoming and other states where winter conditions drive people into temporary shelter, this system fails to accurately capture how many folks are experiencing homelessness. The PIT Count Modernization Act would move surveys to April and streamline data collection methods nationwide. This will give us the accurate information we need to better deploy resources to individuals and families in their time of need.” Barrasso’s PIT Count Modernization Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska). The PIT Count Modernization Act is supported by the Wyoming Continuum of Care, Council of Community Services, Casper Housing Authority, Community Action Partnership of Natrona County, Good Samaritan Mission, and Community Action of Laramie County. Community Action of Laramie County released the following statement in support of the legislation: “Having an accurate understanding of homelessness in our community is critical to the work we do every day. The January PIT Count is always challenging due to weather conditions, moving the count to a more weather-neutral time of year could totally change our PIT Count numbers. Ultimately, that means better services and outcomes for the individuals and families experiencing homelessness.” The Wyoming Continuum of Care released the following statem… | 1 | 2026-06-25T06:30:03Z | 2026-06-25T06:31:21Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-commemorates-250-years-of-freedom-liberty-and-american-greatness/ | Barrasso Commemorates 250 Years of Freedom, Liberty, and American Greatness | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference about America’s 250th Anniversary. Senator Barrasso shared how the Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for freedom, liberty, and greatness for generations of Americans. Sen. Barrasso said: “Well, we are getting ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of the nation. And of course, it is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “When you take a look at this, it is iconic. It is a piece of art. It is a masterpiece. And I believe that we don’t read it and go to it frequently enough. “Basically, it’s a letter of complaint to the King of England. And it says, you’ve done this, and you’ve done this, and you’ve done that, and we are now done with you. “People were very religious. They talked four times in this about the Creator. We are endowed by our Creator with Certain Unalienable Rights including Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. It says the power comes from God, not from the King. And then we as individuals loan that power to the government. “It talks about Freedom. It talks about Liberty. And we use those words interchangeably. But in fact, they’re different. Freedom is the freedom to say and do and think what we want. Liberty means those are guaranteed, protected rights that we all have. “Fifty-six individuals signed this. The oldest was Ben Franklin, and he was 70. Three people signed it who were 26 years old. Of course, right down there is John Hancock. The famous John Hancock signed it in the center, saying the King could see who it was, he’d be the one that he’d come after first. “There’s a man named Stephen Hopkins. And you see his signature and he was moving his hand and it was crooked. And he wrote it in a way, he said, you know, because he had a tremor – a medical tremor. And he said, ‘My hand trembles. My heart does not.’ “They end this by saying, ‘We pledge our life, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.’ And they pledge it to each other and to all of… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-the-working-families-tax-cuts-law-clears-the-way-for-american-energy-dominance/ | Barrasso: The Working Families Tax Cuts Law Clears the Way for American Energy Dominance | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “This new law marks a dramatic shift in America’s energy policy. America has now stopped apologizing for producing the energy our nation needs. Energy is called the master resource, and we are unleashing it again.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today highlighted how the Working Families Tax Cuts law is unleashing affordable, available, reliable American energy. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “One year ago, Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts law. It is landmark legislation. It helped put more money in Americans’ pockets. Just about every American working family benefited. “Today, I want to talk about the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts law on American energy. This new law marks a dramatic shift in America’s energy policy. America has now stopped apologizing for producing the energy our nation needs. Energy is called the master resource, and we are unleashing it again. “Today, America has become the largest energy producer in the world. We produce more oil than the next two biggest producers combined. We produce as much natural gas as the next three largest countries combined. We have more clean coal than any other nation. We have cutting-edge nuclear technology. America is blessed with boundless gifts when it comes to energy. When we use all our energy resources wisely, as we do, America wins. “The Biden administration got energy completely wrong. Joe Biden told his cabinet to prioritize climate over energy that is affordable, available, and reliable. “Democrats closed federal lands to new energy production. Democrats raised taxes on energy producers. Democrats force-fed Americans electric vehicles they didn’t want and couldn’t afford. Democrats handed out billions of dollars in subsidies to green energy companies. These are companies that would never survive without government handouts. “And what were the results? Families and businesses paid more for energy. Energy workers in Wyoming and across the country l… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-for-the-washington-post-the-hoover-dam-let-energy-flow-congress-should-take-the-hint/ | Barrasso for The Washington Post: The Hoover Dam let energy flow. Congress should take the hint. | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today published an op-ed in The Washington Post about recently-introduced permitting reform legislation called the Let America Build Act. Senator Barrasso’s legislation aims to streamline the permitting process and lower energy prices. Key excerpts: “Millions of Americans rightly worry about the strained electrical grids and higher energy bills that result from rising demand. Yet many projects that would help lower energy prices remain frozen for years by federal reviews before anyone can break ground. “Washington can make it easier for businesses to grow, and for Americans to prosper, by reforming a federal permitting system that often hampers growth, especially for mines, pipelines and other energy projects. Needless and duplicative bureaucracy has delayed as much as $1.5 trillion in critical infrastructure investments. The biggest culprit is the National Environmental Policy Act… “America used to make it easy to build. Construction on the Hoover Dam began in the 1930s and was finished that same decade, ahead of schedule. Since then, the Hoover Dam has provided affordable and reliable hydroelectric power to the Southwest. The nearly 2,000-mile Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869 after only six years. “These were not small undertakings. They were some of the largest infrastructure projects of their time. Today, building in America is not slower because projects are harder, but because the process is designed for delay. “A bill I’m sponsoring in Congress, the Let America Build Act, is designed to help break the bottleneck of federal permitting for oil, gas and mining. Based on bipartisan work I did in 2024 with Sen. Joe Manchin III (I-West Virginia) before his retirement last year, this bill would simplify and speed up the process for such projects. It comes as the Senate negotiates broader permitting reform legislation. “To stop the barrage of unnecessary NEPA-based lawsuits, the Let America Build Act would limit the… | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/the-21st-century-road-to-housing-act-unlocks-the-american-dream/ | The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Unlocks the American Dream | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Today, the median age of a first-time home buyer is 38 years old. Young Americans should not have to wait nearly four decades to buy their first home.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act introduced by Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.). The legislation will lower the cost of housing and increase the supply of homes for all Americans. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Republicans believe that Americans who work hard and play by the rules deserve to have a good life. “Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts law to promote the American Dream. Americans deserve to keep more of what they earn. The Working Families Tax Cut law put more money in their pockets. It means financial relief not just tomorrow but today. “Over 60 million Americans benefited from at least one of Republicans’ new tax cuts. Tax refunds were supersized this year. “The Department of Treasury confirmed 97 percent of Americans received a tax cut this year. The people who benefited the most were Americans earning less than $200,000 per year. “Republicans cut taxes for working families across the country. Families can use the money however they want: to pay down debt, to cover everyday expenses, or to save for the future. “Every single Democrat in this chamber voted against the Working Families Tax Cuts law. Democrats voted to raise taxes by $4 trillion. Had Democrats gotten their way, everything would cost more. “Democrats talk about affordability. Republicans delivered more money in the pockets, purses, and paychecks of the American people. For most Americans, that money is for their families. “At the State of the Union, Americans heard the story of a mother who homeschools two children during the day. She waits tables in the evenings. Her husband operates heavy machinery. He works a lot of overtime. The Working Families Tax Cuts law was written for families like theirs. “This family will take home an ex… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/the-wildfire-prevention-act-protects-communities-and-improves-forest-health/ | The Wildfire Prevention Act Protects Communities and Improves Forest Health | 2026-06-17 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “My bill will set real standards to increase thinning, prescribed burns, tree removal, and grazing. It will allow agencies to sell more timber. It will cut unnecessary red tape and streamline management.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today highlighted how the Wildfire Prevention Act will reduce the risk of wildfires and restore the health of our federal lands in Wyoming and across the country. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Wildfire season is officially here. Across the West, wildfires are devastating our communities. This certainly includes my home state of Wyoming. “The past two wildfire seasons were some of the most destructive Wyoming has seen in decades. The drought we are experiencing makes conditions this year especially concerning. As summer continues, rural communities are bracing for another devastating wildfire season. “America is in a wildfire crisis. This crisis will not solve itself. “Our federal forests are in dire need of effective management. The federal government must manage our nation’s forests in a serious and credible way. For too long, the federal government ignored forest management. That approach failed to keep communities safe. “Today, tens of millions of acres of federal land are at severe risk of wildfires. Overgrown forests have become a tinderbox for large fires. Wildfires threaten our homes, our air quality, our watersheds, and our wildlife. Without proper forest management, we will continue to see costly wildfires. “We know active forest management works. That includes thinning overgrown forests. It includes using prescribed fires. It includes grazing. All of these are tools that measurably reduce the risk of wildfires. “Wyoming has led the way. We’ve shown that when you treat more acres, and work with local partners, you get healthier forests and safer communities. The rest of the country should follow our example. “At the federal level, we have seen the Trump Administration rightfu… | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-introduces-legislation-to-modernize-rules-for-high-power-grid-connections/ | Lummis Introduces Legislation to Modernize Rules for High-Power Grid Connections | 2026-06-17 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced the POWER Up Act, legislation to establish clear, uniform federal rules for how massive electricity users — anything with the load of a city, like a large data center — connect to the interstate electrical transmission grid. As demand from data centers, advanced manufacturing, and high-power industrial facilities continues to increase, projects drawing hundreds of megawatts or more are increasingly seeking direct access to the high-voltage grid. Today, these connections are handled through a patchwork of processes creating uncertainty and growing risks for reliability of the broader grid and potential costs to ratepayers. “When a facility wants to draw as much power as a city, that is not an ordinary retail question. It is a grid question,” said Lummis. “Ratepayers need a clear process, informed by best practices, clear rules, and clear accountability. That is what this bill provides. America is going to need more power for data centers, advanced manufacturing, and the next generation of industry. The question is whether we handle that growth with clear rules and reliable planning, or with confusion and delay. Massive demand is here, and America needs a framework that supports investment in our communities while protecting the grid and the people who rely on it every day.” Read the bill text here. Background: Defines the threshold. A “large load facility” is any facility or co-located group of facilities with projected peak demand of 100 MW or more. FERC can adjust this threshold by rule if grid reliability requires it. Clarifies FERC jurisdiction. Interconnection of a large load to the transmission system is subject to the same “just and reasonable” standard that governs transmission service for generation under FPA Sections 205 and 206. Mandates a rulemaking. FERC must issue a final rule within 18 months establishing standardized procedures for large load interconnection, including procedures for hybrid facilities that combine on-site gener… | 1 | 2026-06-18T06:41:00Z | 2026-06-18T06:43:25Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/republicans-are-fighting-against-fraud-while-democrats-protect-criminals/ | Republicans are Fighting Against Fraud While Democrats Protect Criminals | 2026-06-16 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Here in the Senate, every single Democrat voted against landmark legislation to fight fraud, to fight waste, to fight abuse, to fight corruption. Democrats would rather protect thieves than protect hardworking American taxpayers and the people these programs were created to help.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how Republicans are rooting out fraud in federal spending. Senator Barrasso highlighted the anti-fraud provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts law that protects hardworking taxpayers. He also praised Vice President J.D. Vance for leading the effort to expose and prosecute fraud nationwide. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Criminals are actively stealing billions of dollars from American taxpayers. They’re doing it through fraud. The way to stop fraud is to punish those who commit it. That’s exactly what Republicans are doing. “For four years, Joe Biden and Democrats treated fraud as acceptable and inevitable. Criminals defrauded hardworking taxpayers by deception and deceit. Democrats knew about it. They looked the other way. Republicans are putting an end to it. We made fighting fraud a top priority. That is how to protect hardworking taxpayers. “Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts law. We strengthened eligibility requirements for Medicaid. We ensured illegal immigrants do not receive taxpayer-funded healthcare. We put in place work requirements for Medicaid and for Food Stamps. “At the same time, President Trump created an Anti-Fraud Task Force. Vice President Vance is leading this sweeping effort with clarity and urgency. Criminals are hearing a clear message: No amount of fraud is too small to prosecute. “The battlefield against fraud is nationwide. Minnesota is the ground zero of fraud. Let me tell you how bad the fraud is. Criminals are using children with autism as a way to get rich quick. “Eight years ago, the Minnesota Medicaid program for children with autism spent $6 million. Thi… | 1 | 2026-06-17T06:49:24Z | 2026-06-17T06:50:53Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-leads-colleagues-in-urging-treasury-to-preserve-state-authority-under-genius-act/ | Lummis Leads Colleagues in Urging Treasury to Preserve State Authority Under GENIUS Act | 2026-06-16 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) led Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the Treasury Department to preserve the role of states in chartering and supervising payment stablecoin issuers. “States must be able to develop and seek certification of stablecoin regulatory regimes as demand for these charters materializes and as legislative schedules permit,” the senators wrote. “State legislative processes vary significantly, and in some cases operate on biennial cycles. A flexible, ongoing certification framework is necessary to ensure that States can participate meaningfully over time and that innovation and competition are not constrained by timing misalignment.” | 1 | 2026-06-17T06:49:24Z | 2026-06-17T06:50:53Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-introduces-permitting-reform-legislation/ | Barrasso Introduces Permitting Reform Legislation | 2026-06-11 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to reform our nation’s broken permitting process and unleash American energy production. The Let America Build Act of 2026 proposes a slate of reforms based on Barrasso’s 2023 Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources (SPUR) Act. It specifically reforms National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) judicial reviews for coal, oil, and gas projects; reduces federal regulations on oil, gas, and coal permitting; provides deference to state oversight; and streamlines federal reviews. “Now is the time to unleash America’s energy potential and Wyoming is ready and eager to expand energy production. To do this, we desperately need permitting reform,” said Barrasso. “Our federal permitting process is fundamentally broken. It is burdened by bureaucracy and weaponized by endless litigation. American energy can no longer be held hostage. Every permitting delay costs our communities and our families. We need to produce more energy in order to lower prices. The Let America Build Act is a great place to start.” Barrasso’s Let America Build Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). The Let America Build Act is supported by the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, the Wyoming Mining Association, the Wyoming Oil and Gas Commission, the Independent Petroleum Association of America, the National Mining Association, the American Exploration and Production Council, and the Western Energy Alliance. “Senator Barrasso continues to lead in the U.S. Senate to put Wyoming on a path to doing big projects with big benefits for America,” Pete Obermueller, President of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming said. “Senator Barrasso’s legislation would open new doors to oil and natural gas production in Wyoming. It would limit the federal government’s white-knuckled grip on control of Wyoming’s surface lands that are not even owned by the federal government. Anti-oil and gas groups who like to block energy projects by filing lawsuit after lawsuit w… | 1 | 2026-06-13T06:32:19Z | 2026-06-13T06:34:27Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/clean-wyoming-coal-is-the-lifeblood-of-an-affordable-prosperous-future/ | Clean Wyoming Coal is the Lifeblood of an Affordable, Prosperous Future | 2026-06-11 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Wyoming’s energy workers and coal communities now have the certainty they need to do what they do best: power the country with coal that is affordable, available, and reliable.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Republican efforts to lower prices by unleashing affordable energy, starting with clean Wyoming coal. Senator Barrasso also applauded President Donald J. Trump’s recent announcement to keep the Dave Johnston plant in Converse County, Wyoming, open as well as to expand export markets in Asia for Wyoming coal. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Twelve years ago, President Barack Obama drew a target around American coal mines. His deliberate goal was to kill clean, affordable coal. He tried to do this by shutting down coal mines and coal power plants. One of his targets was painted on the back of the Dave Johnston power plant in Converse County, Wyoming. “The Dave Johnston plant uses Wyoming coal. Our coal is some of the cleanest, most affordable, most available, and most reliable coal in the world. It supports hundreds of good paying jobs. It delivers affordable, available, reliable energy across the Rocky Mountain West. “Obama wanted to take a sledgehammer to coal-fired power plants, especially the Dave Johnston power plant. It was scheduled to close by the end of 2027. Fortunately, the Trump Administration has reversed Democrats’ harmful, heavy-handed regulations. The Dave Johnston plant will keep its doors open. Those jobs will be protected. The power it produces will keep the lights on for families across the West. “That is the difference between Democrats and Republicans. “We just heard the Minority Leader come to the Floor and talk about costs. Well let me tell you, Democrats love high energy because they don’t want people to use fossil fuels. They think the higher the costs, the fewer fossil fuels will be used, and that is their worshiping of the climate God that they have continued to worship. “Democrats… | 1 | 2026-06-12T06:37:16Z | 2026-06-12T06:39:00Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/wyomings-mike-vickrey-testifies-on-importance-of-colorado-river-negotiations/ | Wyoming’s Mike Vickrey Testifies on Importance of Colorado River Negotiations | 2026-06-10 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Vickrey testified before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) welcomed Pinedale, Wyoming rancher Mike Vickrey to testify on the importance of Colorado River negotiations during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee hearing. Mr. Vickrey, a member of the Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association, discussed the importance of water certainty for ranchers and farmers in Wyoming and other Upper Basin states. He also discussed the ways that Wyoming contributes to conservation efforts that maintain water access for all seven Basin States. “Mike is a fifth-generation rancher. He also serves on Governor Gordon’s Colorado River Advisory Committee for Wyoming,” said Senator Barrasso. “Mike runs a cow calf and yearling operation with his parents, daughter, and son-in-law. The Vickreys operate on sage brush pastures and irrigated hay fields, west of the Wind River Mountains. Their ranch is at the headwaters of the Green River in Sublette County. It supports numerous wildlife and blue-ribbon fisheries. I am grateful to Mike for sharing his perspective on the Colorado River as a rancher from Wyoming.” “Agriculture is one of Wyoming’s most important industries. It is a large part of our state’s history and heritage. I am proud of the Upper Basin’s continued efforts towards a seven-state solution. A seven-state solution is in Wyoming’s best interest, especially for our agriculture industry,” said Senator Barrasso. “I have met with all of the Senators from the seven Basin states. It is not easy to get all fourteen Senators in a room together to discuss anything. We all showed up. That shows just how dire and serious the situation is.” In his testimony, Mr. Vickrey discussed how ranchers, farmers, and other businesses in Wyoming depend on the Colorado River for water certainty. “While our water in the Upper and Lower Basin is shared water, the best management of each area is vastly different,” said Vickrey. “In the Upper Basin, we have relative… | 1 | 2026-06-11T06:38:38Z | 2026-06-11T06:41:07Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/trump-accounts-will-kickstart-the-american-dream-for-the-next-generation/ | Trump Accounts Will Kickstart the American Dream for the Next Generation | 2026-06-09 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Some of the biggest benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts law are still ahead. I know many families worry about the future. They want their children to get ahead, not just get by… Trump Accounts put a child’s financial future directly into the hands of every American family.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today highlighted how Trump Accounts will help kickstart the future of American children. Trump Accounts were created by Republicans through the Working Families Tax Cuts law. Senator Barrasso also shared an analysis from the Treasury Department about the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts. The data shows that 97% of Americans received a tax cut this year, with the biggest benefits going to middle-class families. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. “The Working Families Tax Cuts law put more money into people’s purses and pockets. It made a real difference when people filed their taxes this year. Refunds went up. Taxes went down. Working families kept more of what they earned. “Over 60 million Americans benefited from at least one of the new tax cuts. 1.4 million Americans benefited from No Tax on Car Loan Interest. Their average deduction was $1,800. “7.5 million Americans benefited from No Tax on Tips. Their average deduction was $7,000. “29 million Americans benefited from No Tax on Overtime. Their average deduction was $3,100. “35 million Americans benefited from the Senior Deduction on Social Security. Their average deduction was $7,500. “And that’s not all. 40 million American families benefited from the Child Tax Credit. They deducted $2,200 for each of their children. “The Department of Treasury confirmed 97 percent of Americans received a tax cut this year. The people who benefited the most were Americans earning less than $200,000 per year. “Every single Democrat in this chamber voted against every single one of these tax cuts. Democrats voted to raise taxes by $4 trillion. This is the fundamental difference between Republicans and Dem… | 1 | 2026-06-10T06:36:00Z | 2026-06-10T06:37:32Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/wyoming-utah-governors-and-senators-hold-meeting-on-colorado-river-negotiations/ | Wyoming, Utah Governors and Senators Hold Meeting on Colorado River Negotiations | 2026-06-09 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Wyoming and Utah delegations discuss future of Colorado River Basin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.) and Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) joined U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Mike Lee (R-Utah), and U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) in Washington, D.C. for a meeting on Colorado River negotiations. They discussed the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources, including Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell. “We came to Washington D.C. to have serious conversations about the future of the Colorado River Basin, and those conversations were productive,” said Governor Gordon. “Wyoming is committed to bringing forward ideas, and leading the search for practical solutions that recognize both the realities of drought and the needs of the West.” “Utah remains committed to a seven-basin-state solution that protects the long-term future of the Colorado River,” said Governor Cox. “Any durable agreement must recognize the realities facing the Upper Basin, where communities are already living with significant shortages and doing their part to conserve water. We believe the best path forward is a fair, negotiated solution that keeps all states at the table and avoids years of costly litigation.” “The Colorado River Basin is a lifeline for Wyoming families, farmers, ranchers, and our economy,” said Senator Barrasso. “Any management plan must address shortages from emergency withdrawals and drought, especially from Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Wyoming and Utah will continue to fight for a seven-basin-state solution that treats our Upper Basin fairly.” “The Colorado River is vital to the people, communities, and economies of the American West,” said Senator Lee. “As the Department of the Interior moves toward a post-2026 operating plan, it is essential that any solution respect existing law, recognize the realities facing the Up… | 1 | 2026-06-11T06:38:38Z | 2026-06-11T06:41:07Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-statement-on-senate-passage-of-thesecure-america-act/ | Barrasso Statement on Senate Passage of the Secure America Act | 2026-06-05 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today issued the following statement upon passage of the Secure America Act. “Senate Republicans know that the first duty of government is to prioritize the safety of the American people. Today, we honored that commitment by passing the Secure America Act. “Every single Senate Democrat voted against this important bill. For months they blocked funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as Border Patrol. Democrats showed the nation that they are the party of open borders, protecting illegal immigrant criminals, and defunding the police. “Republicans will always prioritize the safety and security of America.” ### | 1 | 2026-06-06T06:16:30Z | 2026-06-12T06:39:00Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-sullivan-lead-colleagues-in-urging-bank-regulators-to-establish-fair-capital-standards-for-digital-assets/ | Lummis, Sullivan Lead Colleagues in Urging Bank Regulators to Establish Fair Capital Standards for Digital Assets | 2026-06-04 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) led their colleagues Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Jon Husted (R-OH) in sending a letter to Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Miki Bowman, FDIC Chairman Travis Hill, and Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould urging the agencies to build on recent progress clarifying the capital treatment of tokenized securities and move toward a clear and fair capital standard for banks engaged in digital asset activities. “The Basel Committee on Bank Supervision published prudential capital standards for the on-balance sheet treatment of digital assets like bitcoin in 2022 and assigned a 1,250% risk weight— the most punitive classification in the capital framework,” the senators wrote. “This classification was not derived from a calibrated assessment of the actual risk profile of digital assets, however. This framework appears to be a blanket penalty assigned by asset category as a de facto ban on banks holding this asset class, in direct tension with a technology-neutral approach. The practical consequences of this framework are stark.” | 1 | 2026-06-05T06:35:23Z | 2026-06-05T06:36:42Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-supports-trump-coal-announcement/ | Lummis Supports Trump Coal Announcement | 2026-06-04 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today released the following statement applauding President Trump’s pro-coal announcement: “Today, President Trump made clear he is 150 percent committed to fighting for America’s energy workers, and Wyoming couldn’t be prouder to stand with him,” said Lummis.“Directing over $700 million toward coal-fired electricity and export infrastructure is exactly the leadership our nation needs. The growing demands of AI and modern industry require more affordable, reliable electricity which coal delivers. The West Gateway export terminal alone will open critical new pathways for Wyoming coal to reach global markets. Americans cannot afford an energy policy that leaves them in the dark, and with this investment, President Trump is making sure they never will.” | 1 | 2026-06-05T06:35:23Z | 2026-06-05T06:36:42Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-questions-treasury-secretary-on-irs-politicization-tax-cuts-for-working-families-iran-and-retirement-security/ | Barrasso Questions Treasury Secretary on IRS Politicization, Tax Cuts for Working Families, Iran, and Retirement Security | 2026-06-03 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on preventing Internal Revenue Service (IRS) overreach, helping families access new tax cuts included in the Working Families Tax Cuts law, expanding access to low-cost retirement plans, and maintaining maximum economic pressure on Iran. Secretary Bessent spoke during today’s Senate Finance Committee hearing to review President Trump’s budget request for the Department of the Treasury for Fiscal Year 2027. On IRS Politicization: “Thanks, Mr. Chairman. Well, talking about draining the swamp – I appreciate what you’re doing, Mr. Secretary. Because you inherited a very troubling record of misconduct in terms of the IRS politicization. “And you moved quickly. You championed the efforts to turn that around. “We saw under the Obama administration, the IRS spent years systematically targeting conservative nonprofit groups. “Tea Party groups. Faith-based organizations. Christians. Conservatives. “The Biden administration – their IRS continued that same pattern. “A recent Department of Justice report noted the Biden IRS investigated churches based on what their pastors preached. “We can go on and on – about the Bible teachings that were typically affiliated with the Republican party. Those were being attacked by previous administrations. “So, this wasn’t, to me, tax administration. This was government intimidation. “The American people aren’t standing for it. “Can you tell us what the Treasury Department has done to ensure that something like this – that this targeting by the previous administration and the Obama administration as well – that these persecutions are going to stop?” On Tax Cuts Still Ahead: “I want to talk about the tax cuts we were able to pass last year. And you were so helpful in our efforts to get the Working Families Tax Cuts bill passed. “We see now in the tax returns this year – over 60 million Americans have claimed at least one of these Republican new tax cuts. “No T… | 1 | 2026-06-04T06:38:12Z | 2026-06-04T06:39:44Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/republicans-will-fund-ice-and-border-patrol-despite-democrat-obstruction/ | Republicans Will Fund ICE and Border Patrol Despite Democrat Obstruction | 2026-06-03 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The American people deserve to feel safe at home, safe in their communities. And we deserve to have a homeland that is secure. And that’s why I am saying it is time to pass the Secure America Act.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how Republicans will fully fund Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement through the Secure America Act. Senator Barrasso discussed how Republicans are committed to keeping our communities safe and secure while Democrats are committed to defunding law enforcement. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Republicans are ready to move forward on funding critical components of our government. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Border Patrol. “I heard the Minority Leader here on the Floor of the Senate a few minutes ago, and it sounds like he is continuing – as the Democrats have been doing – standing with illegal immigrant criminals. Protecting illegal immigrant criminals rather than protecting American citizens. “What we’re proposing – and the bill we’ll be discussing today – is a bill that is targeted and is focused. And it is a vote for safe communities, not for criminals, specifically criminal illegal aliens. It is a vote for secure borders. “Safe communities and secure borders are the top priorities of American citizens. People want to live in safe communities. They want secure borders. The top priority of the Democrats doesn’t seem to be that at all. It seems to be defund border security, defund law enforcement in this country. That’s what they’ve been for years. Protesting in the streets. Defund the police. Get rid of ICE. “We need safety and security for the American people. What we’ve seen after month and month and month of Democrat obstruction is very clear. Democrats want to go back to the days of the chaos of open borders. People streaming across the Southern Border into our nation. Republicans are not prepared to allow them to do it. “The American people deserve to feel … | 1 | 2026-06-04T06:38:12Z | 2026-06-04T06:39:44Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-let-us-be-worthy-of-our-history-our-heroes-and-our-heritage/ | Barrasso: Let Us Be Worthy of Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Heritage | 2026-06-02 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Memorial Day ceremonies he attended across Wyoming to honor fallen service members and their families. Senator Barrasso also commemorated America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and the enduring importance of the Declaration of Independence. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Last Monday was Memorial Day – a day we honor and remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. “Some say Memorial Day is the saddest day of the year. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas is a combat veteran. He served as a member of the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Senator Cotton wrote about Memorial Day in his New York Times bestselling book Sacred Duty. He points out that Memorial Day is the most noble day of the year. “Senator Cotton’s powerful words were on my mind as I traveled across my home state of Wyoming this Memorial Day. I was in the cemetery in Douglas, Wyoming, for the flag raising ceremony at 7 a.m. I went to the Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander, Wyoming. And then, I joined the ceremonies in the cemetery in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. These are sacred places. “At each cemetery, the people of Wyoming gathered in respect and in reverence. Like Americans across the country, we honored our fallen American warriors. There are tens of thousands of service members, veterans, and military families in Wyoming. They know what it means to serve and to sacrifice for the safety of the American people. “This Memorial Day, I spoke about Staff Sergeant Tyler Pickett from Saratoga, Wyoming. I’ve spoken about Sergeant Pickett on this Floor earlier this year. “In the year 2000, he enlisted in the United States Army – something he wanted to do his entire life. He became part of the legendary 10th Mountain Division. He was deployed to Iraq. On June 8, 2008, a suicide bomber attacked his convoy in Kirkuk. The bomb was supplied by Iran. Sergeant Pickett was killed. He was only 28 years old. He was a brave and … | 1 | 2026-06-03T06:40:39Z | 2026-06-03T06:42:22Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-pfluger-work-to-protect-small-energy-producers/ | Lummis, Pfluger Work to Protect Small Energy Producers | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced The Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act, legislation designed to safeguard small, independent energy producers from burdensome federal methane reporting and emissions control requirements. Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX) has introduced the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Small, independent operators of low-producing “stripper” wells — which account for roughly 6% of total U.S. onshore oil production — are struggling to keep up with federal methane reporting and emissions control requirements under the Clean Air Act, costs that could force many to shut down and put jobs, state revenues, and domestic energy supply at risk. The Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act would write a clear exclusion for these wells directly into law, giving operators the long-term certainty that EPA rulemaking alone simply cannot guarantee. “Wyoming’s small oil and gas operators should not be subject to blanket federal regulations that were never designed for businesses their size,” said Senator Cynthia Lummis. “The Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act protects hundreds of small businesses and supports good-paying jobs by ensuring durable protection against shifting regulatory priorities across administrations.” “America’s energy security depends on the strength of our domestic production, and small producers are a critical part of that equation,” said Representative August Pfluger. “Too often, these operators are disadvantaged by costly, one-size-fits-all regulations that were never designed with their operations in mind. Through targeted, commonsense reforms to the Clean Air Act, this bill will help keep small producers in business, protect American jobs, and preserve the stable domestic energy supply our economy depends on.” “The Petroleum Association of Wyoming thanks Senator Cynthia Lummis for her leadership on the Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026,” said Pete Obermueller, Petroleum Associat… | 1 | 2026-05-22T06:27:39Z | 2026-05-22T06:29:18Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-republicans-want-to-secure-america-democrats-want-to-defund-the-police/ | Barrasso: Republicans Want to Secure America. Democrats Want to Defund the Police | 2026-05-20 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats are willing to sacrifice the safety and security of the American people to illegal immigrant criminals. That is why Republicans will fully fund law enforcement without a single Democrat vote. Republicans will pass the Secure America Act.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the Secure America Act, which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol after months of Democrat obstruction. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “I have a simple message to the dedicated men and women of ICE and Border Patrol: Help is on the way. “You spent the last five months guarding our borders and protecting our communities. You were defunded by Democrats. You were demonized by members of the media. Your homes and families were threatened by radical activists. “Courageously, you carried out your mission. You do it with patriotism, professionalism, and resolve. Your commitment makes America safer. Republicans are fighting to send you the support you need as you continue to do your duty. “For the first time in four years, the United States has a secure border. Under Joe Biden and the Democrats, ten million illegal immigrants flooded into our country. Democrats’ catch and release policies turned every state into a border state. “Today, under Republicans, catch and release has been replaced with detain and deport. Zero illegal immigrants have entered our country in the past year. Hundreds of illegal immigrant criminals are being removed each and every week. “In just two weeks last month, officers in Houston arrested 277 illegal immigrant criminals – criminals who have been convicted of a total of 751 criminal offenses. This isn’t an innocent group of people. It is convicted murderers. It is child abusers. It is drug dealers. It is violent gang members. And this is just in one city. “Let me state the obvious. Illegal immigrant criminals do not make our country safer. They make our communities more dangerou… | 1 | 2026-05-21T06:28:16Z | 2026-05-21T06:29:43Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senate-passes-legislation-renaming-caspers-national-historic-trails-interpretive-center-in-honor-of-barbara-l-cubin/ | Senate Passes Legislation Renaming Casper’s National Historic Trails Interpretive Center In Honor of Barbara L. Cubin | 2026-05-20 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Today, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, and Representative Harriet Hageman (all R-WY), to rename the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper the “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center” passed the U.S. Senate. “Few have left a legacy as enduring in the Cowboy State as Barbara Cubin,” said Lummis. “As the first woman to represent Wyoming at the federal level, she served our state with distinction and helped pave the way for generations of American women in public service. I am proud to carry forward the remarkable legacy of my friend, Barbara, and to honor the extraordinary contributions she has made to Wyoming. I look forward to seeing this legislation make its way to President Trump’s desk.” “As the first woman to represent Wyoming in the U.S. Congress, Barbara Cubin demonstrated incredible leadership and strength,” said Barrasso. “Our legislation provides a wonderful opportunity to recognize Barbara’s legacy and record of public service. I look forward to the House passing it soon so we can celebrate Barbara’s outstanding contributions to the people of Wyoming.” “Barbara Cubin made history as the first woman elected to federal office in Wyoming and played a leading role in establishing the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center,” said Hageman. “Renaming the center in her honor recognizes her vision, leadership, and lasting contributions to our great state. Barbara is a dear friend and mentor to me and many others, and I am proud to work alongside Senators Barrasso and Lummis to ensure her legacy endures.” Background: In 1998, Rep. Barbara Cubin successfully passed legislation establishing the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper to tell the stories of westward migration in the U.S. The center is owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is run through a public-private partnership with the BLM, the National Historic Trails Center Foundation and the City of Casper. Rep. Cubin was t… | 1 | 2026-05-21T06:28:16Z | 2026-05-21T06:29:43Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-leads-senate-subcommittee-hearing-on-nuclear-energy-future-bipartisan-legislation/ | Lummis Leads Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Nuclear Energy Future, Bipartisan Legislation | 2026-05-20 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — This morning, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety, convened a hearing to examine a trio of legislative proposals: the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act, a discussion draft of the RECHARGE Act, and a discussion draft of the Enrichment Licensing Modernization Act. During the hearing, Chair Lummis questioned witnesses on what it will take to strengthen America’s nuclear energy sector, covering everything from cutting red tape on project development and expanding the workforce to attracting lasting investment in energy communities. Witnesses weighed in on how to move nuclear deployment forward safely, reliably, and affordably, touching on construction challenges and the industry’s need for more skilled workers. WATCH Senator Lummis’ Opening Statement here. — TRANSCRIPT: SENATOR LUMMIS’ OPENING STATEMENT: “America must remain an economic superpower in the decades ahead, and that requires smart energy policy to ensure the United States — and states like Wyoming — and Arizona — continue to lead the way. “For my state of Wyoming, we’ve fueled American prosperity through coal, natural gas, oil, and uranium production — for decades. We even have a miner on our state seal. We have number one status in uranium reserves, and had a robust uranium for years before the technology fell asleep. But like, Rumpelstiltskin, isn’t that who fell asleep for years? Rip Van Winkle, excuse me. It has awakened and is more robust than ever. Wyoming workers and producers strengthen our grid and support the reliable energy systems that make economic growth and national security possible. “We all know that our new embrace of technology, including artificial intelligence, the data centers that support them, the advanced manufacturing that comes from it, Bitcoin mining, all of these demand reliable baseload power – and that’s the key. The baseload power. We must continue to grow. The United States n… | 1 | 2026-05-21T06:28:16Z | 2026-05-21T06:29:43Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/senate-passes-legislation-renaming-caspers-national-historic-trails-interpretive-center-in-honor-of-barbara-l-cubin/ | Senate Passes Legislation Renaming Casper’s National Historic Trails Interpretive Center In Honor of Barbara L. Cubin | 2026-05-20 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington D.C. — Today, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, and Representative Harriet Hageman (all R-WY), to rename the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper the “Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center” passed the U.S. Senate. “Few have left a legacy as enduring in the Cowboy State as Barbara Cubin,” said Lummis. “As the first woman to represent Wyoming at the federal level, she served our state with distinction and helped pave the way for generations of American women in public service. I am proud to carry forward the remarkable legacy of my friend, Barbara, and to honor the extraordinary contributions she has made to Wyoming. I look forward to seeing this legislation make its way to President Trump’s desk.” “As the first woman to represent Wyoming in the U.S. Congress, Barbara Cubin demonstrated incredible leadership and strength,” said Barrasso. “Our legislation provides a wonderful opportunity to recognize Barbara’s legacy and record of public service. I look forward to the House passing it soon so we can celebrate Barbara’s outstanding contributions to the people of Wyoming.” “Barbara Cubin made history as the first woman elected to federal office in Wyoming and played a leading role in establishing the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center,” said Hageman. “Renaming the center in her honor recognizes her vision, leadership, and lasting contributions to our great state. Barbara is a dear friend and mentor to me and many others, and I am proud to work alongside Senators Barrasso and Lummis to ensure her legacy endures.” Background: In 1998, Rep. Barbara Cubin successfully passed legislation establishing the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper to tell the stories of westward migration in the U.S. The center is owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is run through a public-private partnership with the BLM, the National Historic Trails Center Foundation and the City of Casper. Rep. Cubin was t… | 1 | 2026-05-21T06:28:16Z | 2026-05-21T06:29:43Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-introduces-bill-to-increase-access-to-broadband-on-federal-land/ | Barrasso Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Broadband on Federal Land | 2026-05-19 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to increase access to high-speed internet on federal land. The CLOSE THE GAP Act will streamline the permitting process for broadband and telecommunications infrastructure on federal land to expand access to high-speed internet in rural areas. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). “In Wyoming, half of the land is owned by the federal government. Many areas face a significant gap in internet service. In some cases, there is no service at all,” said Senator Barrasso. “It shouldn’t take years for internet service providers to get approval for broadband infrastructure projects on federal land. The CLOSE THE GAP Act will streamline the federal permitting process to improve internet access for rural communities and emergency services in Wyoming and across the West.” Permitting for broadband projects and telecommunications infrastructure on federal land can take up to 48 months. These delays jeopardize broadband projects, increase costs, and limit access to high-speed internet and vital telehealth services. WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband released the following statement in support of the legislation: “The small, rural broadband providers we represent often face delays of two to three years to get broadband projects approved. Not only does this lengthen the time that customers wait to get service, but it adds hundreds of thousands of dollars to the cost of the projects. The CLOSE THE GAP Act is a measured approach that, among other things, will reduce the wait time in instances where federal land has already been surveyed and approved for communications use. We appreciate Senator Barrasso’s work on this bill and urge the Senate to pass it.” Brian Woody, President of the Wyoming Telecommunications Association, released the following statement of support for the legislation: “The Wyoming Telecommunications Association commends Senator Barrasso for introducing the CLOSE THE GAP Act. By streamlining broa… | 1 | 2026-05-20T06:27:31Z | 2026-05-20T06:28:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-slams-defund-the-police-democrats-for-opposing-the-secure-america-act/ | Barrasso Slams Defund-the-Police Democrats for Opposing the Secure America Act | 2026-05-19 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference about how Republicans are determined to pass the Secure America Act while Democrats are determined to defund the police. Sen. Barrasso said: “Democrats are the party of open borders and illegal immigrant criminals. And Democrats have chained themselves – chained themselves – to the defund the police movement of the radical wing of this country. That’s what we’re dealing with here. “Because since January, Democrats have blocked critical funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They have blocked critical funding for Border Patrol. And if you asked most Americans, ‘Is it important to have a funded Immigration and Customs Enforcement? Is it important to have a funded Border Patrol?’ The answer is clearly yes. If you want to live in a community that is secure and a country that is safe it is important to do those things. “So, Republicans are going to vote this week on the Secure America Act, and I don’t expect a single Democrat to vote for it. We’re going to be the ones funding ICE, funding Border Patrol – and you say, ‘Why are all the Democrats going to vote against it?’ Because the defund the police group is really now the driving force within the Democrat party. And Democrats in the Senate and in the House are willing to sacrifice – to give up – the safety and security of our nation to illegal immigrant criminals.” ### | 1 | 2026-05-20T06:27:31Z | 2026-05-20T06:28:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/the-secure-america-act-will-make-america-safer/ | The Secure America Act Will Make America Safer | 2026-05-19 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Republicans will stand up to protect American citizens. We will pass the Secure America Act. We will continue to keep American communities safe.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today discussed how Republicans are working to pass the Secure America Act, which fully funds law enforcement after months of Democrat attempts to defund the police. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Since January, Democrats have refused to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They’ve refused to fund the United States Border Patrol. Month after month after month after month, Democrats have tried to defund law enforcement in America. “When illegal immigrant criminals roam freely, our communities are less safe. The Biden administration tried the open borders approach. From Fairfax County, Virginia, to San Francisco, California, Democrat sanctuary cities across America continue this dangerous and deadly experiment. “Consider the families of Laken Riley, Stephanie Minter, and Sheridan Gorman. These families are mourning the tragic loss of their loved ones. Each murdered by an illegal immigrant criminal. “It is time for Congress to fully fund immigration enforcement. ICE and Border Patrol keep our communities safe. They protect our country at great risk to themselves. The work they do is important, urgent, and necessary. The results are undeniable. For the last 12 months, absolutely zero illegal immigrants have been released into our communities through catch and release. “Republicans are going to make sure that our Border Patrol is fully funded. All of it. This week, the Senate will vote on the Secure America Act. The Secure America Act will keep our nation strong. It will keep our communities safe. “The Secure America Act funds ICE and Border Patrol. It does it for three years. It builds on the border security successes of the Laken Riley Act, the HALT Fentanyl Act, and the Working Families Tax Cuts law. Most importantly, the Secure America Act … | 1 | 2026-05-20T06:27:31Z | 2026-05-20T06:28:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-applauds-trump-administration-on-federal-reserve-master-account-executive-order/ | Lummis Applauds Trump Administration on Federal Reserve Master Account Executive Order | 2026-05-19 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement applauding the Trump administration for issuing an Executive Order expanding access to Federal Reserve Master Accounts for digital asset companies. “This Executive Order puts the Federal Reserve on notice that it must follow the law and provide equal access to the payments system for all eligible fintech companies,” said Lummis. “For years, Fintech has been shut out while legacy institutions enjoyed privileged access, and the Trump administration is ensuring a level playing field, competition, and lower payments costs for consumers. American innovation cannot wait on bureaucratic inertia, and President Trump is making sure it does not have to.” | 1 | 2026-05-20T06:27:31Z | 2026-05-20T06:28:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/swc-chair-lummis-applauds-confirmation-of-steve-pearce-to-lead-blm/ | SWC Chair Lummis Applauds Confirmation of Steve Pearce to Lead BLM | 2026-05-18 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) applauded the confirmation tonight of former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) to serve as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM): “I am pleased that the U.S. Senate tonight confirmed my friend and former colleague Steve Pearce as Director of the Bureau of Land Management,” said Lummis. “The BLM oversees nearly 30 percent of Wyoming’s land, making its leadership deeply personal to our state and critical to the communities and economies across the West. Steve brings the experience and vision to honor that responsibility and will serve as an outstanding guardian of our lands. I look forward to working with Steve and his team in his new role.” ### | 1 | 2026-05-19T06:31:01Z | 2026-05-19T06:32:40Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senate-unanimously-passes-barrasso-whitehouse-resolution-marking-national-hospital-week/ | Senate Unanimously Passes Barrasso, Whitehouse Resolution Marking National Hospital Week | 2026-05-15 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) applauded the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan resolution Thursday afternoon designating May 10th through May 16th, 2026, as National Hospital Week. “Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff in Wyoming and across the country provide critical care and comfort to patients when it matters most. National Hospital Week gives us the opportunity to recognize the valuable service of these incredible frontline workers,” said Senator Barrasso. “In Wyoming, we rely on these professionals every day for their dedication to the health and well-being of our communities.” “National Hospital Week is an opportunity to cheer our nation’s tireless hospital workers who deliver heroic care during some of the most challenging moments in the lives of patients and their families,” said Senator Whitehouse. “I will continue to advocate in the Senate on behalf of doctors, nurses, and staff in Rhode Island hospitals and push for a health care system that delivers affordable, high-quality care.” The legislation is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Angus King (I-Maine), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). The resolution recognizes the dedication of healthcare professionals and the important role hospitals play in caring for patients and supporting communities across the country. From rural and teaching hospitals to VA medical centers and specialty facilities, hospital teams work every day to provide high-quality care close to home. Last year, Senate Republicans secured the largest-ever investment to support hospitals and strengthen rural healthcare through the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Investments like these help ensure hospitals can continue providing the services communities rely on every day. Hospitals nationwide employ nearly 5.8 million people, including nurses, physicians, technicians, support staff, … | 1 | 2026-05-20T06:27:31Z | 2026-05-20T06:28:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-kelly-donalds-introduce-build-nuclear-with-local-materials-act-to-cut-costs-boost-local-hiring/ | Lummis, Kelly, Donalds Introduce Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act to Cut Costs, Boost Local Hiring | 2026-05-15 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) this week introduced the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act, legislation that will direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue a rulemaking allowing commercial-grade concrete and steel to be used in non-safety-related structures of nuclear power plants. “As nuclear technology evolves, our regulations should evolve with it,” said Senator Cynthia Lummis. “Requiring nuclear-grade materials in parts of a plant that have nothing to do with safety drives up costs and locks out local construction crews who are more than capable of doing the job. This legislation fixes that by requiring the NRC to allow commercial-grade concrete and steel where it’s safe to do so. I’m pleased to work with Senator Kelly and Congressman Donalds to get this done. The result is simple: lower costs, more local jobs, and zero compromise on safety.” “We need more reliable, affordable power to keep up with growing demand in Arizona and across the country, but outdated rules about building materials drive up costs and slow down construction for nuclear plants,” said Senator Mark Kelly. “With this commonsense solution, we can build clean nuclear power plants faster and cheaper while keeping the same strong safety standards that protect Arizona families.” “Energy security is national and economic security for the United States. As our energy demands continue to grow, it is essential that nuclear energy is a viable source of base load power. We must take a hard look at outdated and burdensome regulations and make practical, common-sense reforms,” said Congressman Byron Donalds. “I am proud to work alongside Senator Lummis to introduce the Build Nuclear with Local Labor Act to reduce construction and compliance costs for nuclear reactors, without sacrificing safety.” “We are proud to support Senator Cynthia Lummis’ efforts to encourage the further buildout of nuclear energy in the United States by lessening the burd… | 1 | 2026-05-16T06:05:00Z | 2026-05-16T06:06:37Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-honors-wyoming-law-enforcement-during-national-police-week-2/ | Barrasso Honors Wyoming Law Enforcement During National Police Week | 2026-05-14 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “We honor the brave officers all across the country who continue to serve, and truly remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty.” WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to honor Wyoming law enforcement during National Police Week. During his remarks, Senator Barrasso honored the legacies of Sergeant Nevada Krinkee of the Sheridan Police Department and Marshal Daniel Hansen of the Cokeville Police Department, who were tragically killed in the line of duty. Senator Barrasso also discussed how the Working Families Tax Cutslaw made a huge investment in local law enforcement and is helping officers fight violent crime. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “This week is Police Week. We honor the brave officers all across the country who continue to serve, and truly remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty. “Yesterday, I met with law enforcement officers from Wyoming here in the Capitol. There was a ranger from the Bureau of Land Management. She is from Buffalo, Wyoming. “There were also two police officers from Sheridan, Wyoming – Part of the same police department that lost Sergeant Nevada Krinkee nearly two years ago. And they are in Washington, D.C. this week to honor Sergeant Krinkee. “It was an honor to thank these heroes for keeping our communities safe. “Every year, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial adds names of fallen officers to its memorial wall. It does this for officers who died in the line of duty in the previous year. “It also adds the names of fallen officers from earlier years who, through extensive research, were recently uncovered. It lists their names on the memorial wall as well. “This comprehensive roll call of heroes serves as a living memorial to all of the fallen officers in the history of our nation. “This year, the names of 363 new fallen officers were added. That’s a high number. “One of the officers is someone who died i… | 1 | 2026-05-16T06:05:00Z | 2026-05-16T06:06:37Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-let-wyoming-do-what-wyoming-does-best/ | Barrasso: Let Wyoming Do What Wyoming Does Best | 2026-05-14 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Let Wyoming power our country. Let Wyoming feed our country. That is what we do. We’ve done it for generations. We will do it for generations to come.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about continuing to fight for policies that expand production of Wyoming’s affordable, reliable energy as well as strengthen markets for safe, high-quality Wyoming beef. Senator Barrasso discussed his opposition to the House-passed, year-round E15 mandate, which would raise gas prices and hurt small Wyoming refineries. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The people of Wyoming ask Washington, D.C. for one simple thing: Let Wyoming do what Wyoming does best. Let Wyoming power our country. Let Wyoming feed our country. That is what we do. We’ve done it for generations. We will do it for generations to come. “The American people want energy that is affordable, available, and reliable. Wyoming is America’s energy breadbasket. We produce twelve times the energy we consume. “Congress is currently discussing new mandates – mandates that would force more and more ethanol into our fuels. The House voted on this just last night. I oppose the year-round E15 mandate. That is what is currently under debate. I oppose it because it hurts small oil refineries and all of the people who work at them. “In Wyoming, we have several small refineries. They employ thousands of people. Refineries receive hardship exemptions from something called the Renewable Fuel Standard mandate. They depend on these exemptions to survive. “Small refineries already face higher costs under federal renewable fuel rules. Without additional relief, the new mandate will likely raise gas prices all across the country by up to 35 cents a gallon. Small refineries have been ignored so far in the current E15 debate. It’s time for their voices to be heard. “Affordable, available, reliable American energy never comes from one-size fits-all government mandates. It comes from regulat… | 1 | 2026-05-15T06:17:41Z | 2026-05-15T06:18:51Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-hails-historic-committee-passage-of-her-digital-asset-legislation/ | Lummis Hails Historic Committee Passage of Her Digital Asset Legislation | 2026-05-14 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), released the following statement celebrating the bipartisan passage of her bill, the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act of 2025, out of the Banking Committee by a 15 to 9 vote. “After nearly a year of around-the-clock negotiations, I am incredibly proud of the product we have passed out of Committee today,” said Lummis. “This is a historic step forward for digital asset innovation, and I am grateful to Chairman Scott for his tireless efforts to move this legislation through Committee and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who chose to put American leadership ahead of politics. Today’s passage out of Committee sends an unmistakable signal that the United States is not ceding the future of digital finance to anyone. I want to thank the industry, stakeholders, and every colleague who spent countless hours working to ensure we produced a bill worthy of this moment, and I believe we accomplished that goal. The United States has long been a beacon of innovation, and with final passage on the Senate floor, we are going to make sure it stays that way. Let’s finish what we started and cement America’s digital asset space for generations to come.” In 2022, Senator Lummis joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in introducing the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, a comprehensive bipartisan bill to establish the first regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, dividing oversight jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC. In 2023, Senators Lummis and Gillibrand reintroduced the legislation. | 1 | 2026-05-15T06:17:41Z | 2026-05-15T06:18:51Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-questions-forest-service-chief-on-timber-production-livestock-grazing-and-combatting-wildfires/ | Barrasso Questions Forest Service Chief on Timber Production, Livestock Grazing, and Combatting Wildfires | 2026-05-13 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz on supporting timber production, livestock grazing on federal lands, allowing ranchers to use vacant allotments during natural disasters, and USFS collaboration with state agencies to combat wildfires. Chief Schultz testified during today’s Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine President Trump’s budget request for the USFS for Fiscal Year 2027. On Vacant Allotments: “Thanks, Mr. Chairman. Thanks so much for being here. “I’m grateful for what you’ve been doing in terms of all of the issues in Wyoming. “You’ve been to the state. You visited with people. You’ve been to Riverton, had meetings. “All of these things have been tremendous. And I hear great, great feedback from the people of Wyoming on the work that you have been doing. So, thank you very much for that. “I wanted to just talk about vacant allotments. “I have a bill currently before the Senate, S. 211. It’s called the RANCH Act – Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act. “It allows for temporary use of vacant grazing allotments during extreme events and disasters. Especially on vacant allotments on our National Forest lands. “This past wildfire season, you know, was one of the worst we have seen in the past decade. “Thank you for coming today with the maps for all of us to see what’s going on in our own states with ongoing problems we’re having with moisture and the need for that. “You clearly have a good assessment of the situation, which is greatly concerning to all of us. “So, we’re anticipating this year is going to be a bad wildfire season. “It’s more important now than ever that we provide the agency the authority to help ranchers in emergency situations. “This RANCH Act is going to help ranchers and rural communities work with Washington – not against it. “It passed the Senate last Congress unanimously. “How would this piece of legislation help expedite the process for ranc… | 1 | 2026-05-15T06:17:41Z | 2026-05-15T06:18:51Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-slams-latest-democrat-delay-tactic/ | Barrasso Slams Latest Democrat Delay Tactic | 2026-05-13 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Going back to 1973, there have been a total of 17 War Powers votes in Congress. That’s when the War Powers became law in 1973. 17 votes in 53 years. 14 of the 17 votes were from Democrats aimed specifically at President Trump.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke ahead of another vote on a Democrat-led War Powers Resolution. Senator Barrasso urged his colleagues to reject this Democrat delay tactic because its goal is to undermine the President of the United States. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “I come to the Floor having just heard the Senator from Oregon proposing a War Powers Act today. I heard him say this is about protecting the Constitution. What they’re doing, what the Democrats are doing, is not about protecting the Constitution. It is about obstructing the President of the United States. That’s what’s happening here today. That’s exactly what Democrats are trying to do. “Going back to 1973, there have been a total of 17 War Powers votes in Congress. That’s when the War Powers became law in 1973. 17 votes in 53 years. 14 of the 17 votes were from Democrats aimed specifically at President Trump. “Democrats introduced absolutely zero War Powers Resolutions under President Obama. That’s despite his strikes in Libya. Democrats introduced absolutely zero War Powers Resolutions under President Biden, despite his actions in Syria. This is the eighth vote on Iran this very Congress. We’ve also had War Powers votes on Cuba and Venezuela. “For nearly fifty years, Iran has waged war against our country. Iran is the world’s largest and leading sponsor of terrorism. They regularly chant ‘Death to America.’ Iran has murdered thousands of Americans and tens of thousands of Iranians. Iran has tried to build nuclear weapons. “For decades, American Presidents have pledged that Iran would not get a nuclear weapon. Only President Trump had the courage and the strength to keep his word. “Earlier this year, President Trump … | 1 | 2026-05-14T06:11:37Z | 2026-05-14T06:12:56Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-calls-on-senate-to-fix-americas-costly-complex-and-cumbersome-permitting-process/ | Barrasso Calls on Senate to Fix America’s Costly, Complex, and Cumbersome Permitting Process | 2026-05-12 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “America is a nation of builders. We are not a nation of waiters. It’s time for America’s permitting process to get out of the way.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today discussed the challenges facing American builders because of the costly, complex, and cumbersome permitting process. Senator Barrasso previewed his legislation that would streamline permitting for new energy projects in Wyoming and across America. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “It takes too long to build anything big in America. Americans want to build. Americans are ready to build. The problem is, to build today, it is costly, it is complex, and there is a cumbersome permitting process. In America, you need to get permission from the government to build just about anything. “I represent Wyoming. Wyoming is America’s energy breadbasket. We have world-class coal. Abundant supplies of oil and natural gas. And the richest uranium deposit in the world. All of these affordable, available, and reliable forms of American energy are ready to power our country. Not just now, but for generations to come. “We have world-class energy workers in Wyoming and energy workers around the country. They are ready to do the job. The federal permitting process is standing in their way. “The federal permitting process is fundamentally broken. Permitting has become burdened by bureaucracy and weaponized by litigation. We have a system that won’t let work begin. American energy, mining, roads, bridges, and buildings – all of them are caught in the crosshairs of a culture of no. “Energy projects have been especially delayed by the bureaucrats and trial lawyers. These are individuals who have never built anything, yet believe they deserve veto power over those who do. Meanwhile, energy demand in America is rising dramatically. The new energy demand in America is like adding another California to the grid. “Every permitting delay costs our economy. They mean higher utility bill… | 1 | 2026-05-13T06:12:22Z | 2026-05-13T06:13:52Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senate-unanimously-passes-barrasso-lujan-suicide-lifeline-bill/ | Senate Unanimously Passes Barrasso, Luján Suicide Lifeline Bill | 2026-05-12 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan legislation Monday night to increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by assessing challenges to transmitting geolocation information. “The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a vital tool that saves lives in Wyoming and across the country,” said Senator Barrasso. “I applaud the Senate for unanimously passing our bipartisan bill to help us better connect callers with local emergency services through geolocation information. The House should take up and pass our bill without delay so we can update this critical lifeline to better help those who need it most.” “The 988 hotline is a critical resource for those facing mental health crises and has saved countless lives in New Mexico and across the country,” said Senator Luján. “Senate passage of our bipartisan bill is an important step toward making the 988 hotline more reliable, efficient, and responsive for those in need. I applaud my Senate colleagues for unanimously passing this vital legislation to help ensure people are connected with the local resources and emergency services they need. Now, I urge the House to act swiftly to send this bill to the President’s desk.” In 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took action to require service providers to route phone calls to 988 to the nearest call center based on geographic location. Last July, the FCC took steps to require geo-routing for texts. Previously, calls and texts were routed based on the phone’s area code, often resulting in a geographic mismatch. The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.). This legislation is supported… | 1 | 2026-05-13T06:12:22Z | 2026-05-13T06:13:52Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-urges-senate-passage-of-strategic-subsea-cables-act/ | Barrasso Urges Senate Passage of Strategic Subsea Cables Act | 2026-04-30 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “America depends on the fragile nervous system of subsea cables for modern life. Protecting that system is crucial. Our adversaries seek to turn the bottom of the ocean into a battlefield. The Strategic Subsea Cables Act would make America safer and more secure in our network under the waves.” WASHINGTON D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the importance of passing the Strategic Subsea Cables Act, bipartisan legislation introduced with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). As Russia and China target and sabotage critical underwater infrastructure, this legislation would help secure and repair subsea cables, strengthening America’s economy and national security. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Life as we know it would be very different without the internet. That raises an important question: How does it get into our homes? For most users around the world, the internet travels to them from the ocean floor. More specifically, it travels through fragile, largely unprotected fiber-optic cables that sit on the ocean floor. They’re called undersea cables. “Hundreds of these cables crisscross the world’s seabed. On average, they rest about 8,000 feet below sea level. They’re essential. And they are exposed. Stretched end to end, these cables would reach nearly a million miles. That is a far greater distance than Artemis II traveled from Earth to the Moon and back again. “Here on Earth, undersea cables are important for a variety of reasons. They carry 99 percent of the world’s internet traffic. They also support $10 trillion in financial transactions each and every day. Undersea cables are essential for our economy, our military, our communications, and our daily lives. “I’m a doctor. A map of subsea cables reminds me of an anatomy textbook – specifically the nervous system. Here’s how I see it. Imagine that the Earth is a human body. Undersea cables are the nervous system of modern life. “All of these connections make the world mor… | 1 | 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z | 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-applauds-rescission-of-biden-era-green-housing-mandates/ | Barrasso Applauds Rescission of Biden-Era Green Housing Mandates | 2026-04-29 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for rescinding costly Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. “Last fall, I introduced a bill to repeal the costly and destructive Biden-era climate regulations for housing. I applaud the Trump administration for responding to the call and taking that decisive action to make housing more affordable for all Americans,” said Senator Barrasso. “The Biden administration’s Green New Deal housing mandates made it even harder for young families to buy their first home. Repealing these expensive rules will give Americans the tools they need to help make their dream of owning a home a reality.” The HUD–USDA Joint Determination rescinds a Biden administration policy that rendered new homes ineligible for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or USDA-backed mortgage loans unless they complied with the burdensome 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). In November 2025, Senator Barrasso introduced the HOUSE Act that would repeal the Biden-era mandate to support homebuilders and decrease housing costs. Background: In 2021, IECC standards were released for new residential and commercial housing. These revised standards can add as much as $31,000 to the price of a new home, with the energy savings not being realized for 90 years. The net benefit of this rule does not outweigh the significant costs that it places on American households. In 2023, HUD and USDA released a Regulatory Impact Analysis for these standards, stating that new construction for FHA borrowers would decline. The Biden administration mandated these standards in 2024, requiring that all new single-family housing construction financed through federal housing agencies must meet the 2021 IECC. In March 2025, HUD extended the compliance date for FHA-insured Multifamily and Single-Family homes to November 28, 2025, and May 28, 2026. In November 2025, Senator Barrasso introduce… | 1 | 2026-04-30T06:05:15Z | 2026-04-30T06:07:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-questions-secretary-burgum-on-wild-horse-overpopulation-colorado-river-basin-and-permitting-reform/ | Barrasso Questions Secretary Burgum on Wild Horse Overpopulation, Colorado River Basin, and Permitting Reform | 2026-04-29 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on addressing wild horse overpopulation, managing water resources in the Colorado River Basin, including Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and permitting reform efforts. Senator Barrasso also thanked Secretary Burgum for the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI’s) efforts to amend the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP) to free up millions of acres of land in southwest Wyoming for multiple-use. Secretary Burgum testified at today’s Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine President Trump’s budget request for DOI for Fiscal Year 2027. On the Rock Springs RMP: “Thanks, Mr. Chairman. Thank you very much. I’m grateful for you to be here. I just want to thank you for all you’re doing. “I want to briefly thank you and your team for offering efforts to amend the Rock Springs RMP. “I want to thank you, Mr. Secretary, for continuing to work with stakeholders in Wyoming toward a plan that considers the state’s priorities. So, thanks for all of that.” On Managing Wild Horse Overpopulation: “I did want to talk about the overpopulation of wild horses. There are about 7,000 wild horses in excess in southwest Wyoming. “This overpopulation has a terrible impact on the health of the landscape. “The Biden administration cancelled and delayed horse gathering for two years. This mismanagement greatly set Wyoming back in the Bureau’s mission to responsibly manage the wild herds in the West. “In 2025, the Bureau of Land Management announced a plan to remove over 3,000 wild horses in this area of Wyoming – Congress has already provided funding to do it. “On Friday, April 24 – last Friday – the BLM field office announced that they won’t be able to start these gatherings until August of 2027 due to pending litigation. “Can you just describe what’s going on and bring us up to date?” Follow Up: “Would the Bureau be willing to start rounding up horses based off what is called the… | 1 | 2026-04-30T06:05:15Z | 2026-04-30T06:07:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-introduces-bill-to-unleash-wyoming-coal-production/ | Barrasso Introduces Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production | 2026-04-28 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to reduce barriers to coal leasing and unleash Wyoming coal production. The legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years, allowing coal companies to defer payment on a portion of their investment until after new mines become profitable. The bill is co-sponsored by Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah). Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives in March 2026. “Nearly half of all coal produced in America comes from Wyoming. Wyoming coal provides our nation with safe, reliable, and affordable energy,” said Senator Barrasso. “I’m proud to join Rep. Hageman in introducing legislation to reduce barriers to investment for coal companies looking to build new mines. This will give coal mines in Wyoming and across the country the certainty they need to power homes and businesses and lower energy prices for American families.” “America runs on reliable, affordable energy, and coal is a key component of this equation. Reforming bonus bid policies increases financial flexibility, helping to unleash domestic coal production and strengthening our path to lasting energy security. I’m pleased to partner with Senator Barrasso and Representative Hageman to keep Wyoming coal at the heart of America’s energy story and the lights on for every American who depends on it,” said Senator Lummis. Currently, coal companies pay bonuses to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as part of the competitive bidding process for coal mine leases. These bonuses are required to be paid over a five-year period, which often concludes before new mines begin generating revenue. In line with President Trump’s executive order to revitalize the American coal industry, the legislation extends the bonus payment period to ten years, reducing the upfront risk for coal companies looking to build new mines. The legislation is endorsed by the Wyoming Mining Association… | 1 | 2026-04-29T06:03:53Z | 2026-04-29T06:05:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/protecting-american-citizens-starts-with-funding-ice-and-border-patrol/ | Protecting American Citizens Starts with Funding ICE and Border Patrol | 2026-04-28 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Americans are done with catch and release. Americans are done with open borders. ICE and Border Patrol deserve to be paid. ICE and Border Patrol deserve to have the tools, resources, and support they need to carry out their mission. It’s time for Congress to fund the heroes who keep our country safe.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today urged swift passage of the Senate-passed budget resolution that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “As a United States Senator, I want to keep America safe and secure. People who share that goal also share a common belief. That belief is this. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol have an important mission. Their mission is to keep Americans safe and secure. “At this very moment, these vital agencies are running out of money. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin has warned that the money will run out by the end of this week. We are just days away from a law enforcement funding shortfall. If ICE and Border Patrol go unfunded, America itself will become less safe. “Last week, Republicans here in the United States Senate passed a budget blueprint that fully funds these critical agencies. That budget has been sent to the House of Representatives. Speaker Johnson has pledged to put it on the Floor as soon as tomorrow. I encourage my colleagues to pass it without delay. “A targeted and focused bill is the right path because it is the quickest path. It funds American law enforcement now. It protects the American people now and into the future. If you believe in secure borders, this bill is for you. If you believe in safe communities, this bill is for you. If you want our law enforcement fully funded for the long term – despite Democrats’ best efforts to defund them – this bill is for you. “This bill is also President Trump’s bill. A few weeks ago, the President gave it his complete and total endorsement. I was … | 1 | 2026-04-29T06:03:53Z | 2026-04-29T06:05:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/defund-the-police-democrats-wont-stop-republicans-from-fully-funding-ice-and-border-patrol/ | Defund-the-Police Democrats Won’t Stop Republicans From Fully Funding ICE and Border Patrol | 2026-04-22 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The choice is simple. Fund law enforcement or block it. Fund border security or block it. The American people are watching. They will remember who voted to protect law abiding American citizens, and who voted to protect illegal immigrant criminals.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today outlined how Senate Republicans are working to fully fund ICE and Border Patrol through the budget reconciliation process. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Let me begin with a message to the brave men and women of ICE and Border Patrol. Republicans honor your unwavering service and sacrifice. You know that Democrats, through their words and actions, do not. “Many of you are veterans. Many of you have families at home. You are the professionals who secure our nation’s borders. You are the heroes who risk your lives to keep our communities safe. “Democrats have said you are the problem. You are not the problem. Defund-the-Police Democrats are. Democrat Representative Ocasio Cortez of New York has said you are a ‘rogue agency.’ Senator Schumer of New York has echoed those words yesterday. You are not a rogue agency. Today’s Democrats are a rogue and radical party. You deserve better than reckless Democrat hostage-taking. You deserve the tools and support from Congress necessary to carry out the mission Congress has given you. Our country depends on you. Republicans are going to deliver for you. “That’s what this debate today is about. “Immigration and Customs Enforcement must be funded fully and immediately. The United States Border Patrol must be funded fully and immediately. It’s common sense. These agencies keep America safe every single day. If Congress does not act quickly, they will run out of money very soon – perhaps in a matter of weeks. That would make our country less safe. “Senate Republicans are united and committed to keeping America safe and secure. Republicans will use the budget reconciliation process to do so. This means we… | 1 | 2026-04-23T05:48:52Z | 2026-04-23T05:50:10Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-republicans-are-united-and-committed-to-a-secure-border-and-a-safe-america/ | Barrasso: Republicans are United and Committed to a Secure Border and a Safe America | 2026-04-21 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference about how Republicans are moving to fully fund ICE and Border Patrol despite Democrat obstruction. Sen. Barrasso said: “Republicans are committed to a safe and a secure America. “And that’s why today we are moving forward to fully fund our nation’s security – the Department of Homeland Security. And we’re going to do it without a single Democrat vote. Because of the Democrats – we’re doing this in the face of their historic obstruction. “Why are they doing it? It’s because they would rather stand to protect illegal immigrant criminals than protect law-abiding American citizens. “They want to defund ICE. They want to defund Border Patrol. They want to go back to the days where 10 million illegal immigrants flooded into our country. Criminals, drug dealers, gang members, all of it. “What they want to do is dangerous, it’s reckless, and it’s radical. “Republicans are united and committed to a secure border and a safe America.” ### | 1 | 2026-04-22T05:46:42Z | 2026-04-22T05:48:06Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-republicans-will-fund-law-enforcement/ | Barrasso: Republicans Will Fund Law Enforcement | 2026-04-21 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “For more than two months, Republicans negotiated in good faith to fully fund critical law enforcement agencies. Republicans are done negotiating. We are moving forward alone. Republicans are going to fund ICE and Border Patrol without a single Democrat vote. We are not going to concede a single demand to radical Senate Democrats.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how Senate Republicans will vote this week to fully fund ICE and Border Patrol through reconciliation – without any Democrat votes. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The United States Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have a complex and essential mission. They arrest drug traffickers. They arrest human traffickers. They arrest terror suspects. They save exploited children. And they secure our border. Their work is critical to our national security. “Not long ago, Democrats agreed. In 2019, Senator Schumer told NBC News that, ‘ICE does some functions that are very much needed.’ Now, Senator Schumer is leading the charge to abolish ICE and to defund the Border Patrol. That’s because today Democrats care more about protecting illegal immigrant criminals than protecting law abiding American citizens. “For more than two months, Republicans negotiated in good faith to fully fund critical law enforcement agencies. Republicans are done negotiating. We are moving forward alone. Republicans are going to fund ICE and Border Patrol without a single Democrat vote. We are not going to concede a single demand to radical Senate Democrats. “The Senate will consider a budget resolution this week. Our resolution is targeted and focused. Here is what it does. First, it fully funds and fully supports the men and women of ICE and Border Patrol. Second, it funds ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years. Third, it gives them more resources than ever before. ICE receives more money to protect our communities. Border Patrol receives more money to s… | 1 | 2026-04-22T05:46:42Z | 2026-04-22T05:48:06Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-introduces-no-licenses-for-illegal-drivers-or-truckers-act/ | Barrasso Introduces No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act | 2026-04-16 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to strengthen immigration enforcement and ensure safer roads for all Americans. The No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act requires states to verify legal status before issuing a driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, or personal identification card. States that fail to comply with this requirement will face a 10 percent reduction in their federal highway funding. These funds would then be redirected to states that follow the law and prioritize public safety. “Millions of illegal immigrants flooded into the United States under the Biden administration’s radical open border policies. Since many illegal immigrants do not speak English and cannot read road signs, these drivers make roads less safe for the law-abiding public,” said Senator Barrasso. “While Wyoming already prohibits illegal immigrants from getting driver’s licenses, 19 states and the District of Columbia continue to issue personal and commercial driver’s licenses without verifying legal status. My legislation will ensure states follow the law and prioritize public safety.” Senator Barrasso also spoke about the legislation today on the floor of the United States Senate. The No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). “We must defund woke sanctuary states who continue to put illegal aliens in the driver’s seat and Americans in the back seat,” said Senator Cornyn. “This legislation puts Americans first and keeps our roads safe by not only cutting federal highway funding for any state that allows illegal aliens to obtain a state-issued or commercial driver’s license but also redirecting those dollars to states like Texas that actually enforce the law.” “Democrats have spent years putting illegal immigrants ahead of American citizens, and handing out driver’s licenses to people who broke our laws is another example. This bill puts a stop to that. States that thumb… | 1 | 2026-04-17T05:47:03Z | 2026-04-17T05:48:33Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/pass-the-no-licenses-for-illegal-drivers-or-truckers-act-to-protect-american-citizens/ | Pass The No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act to Protect American Citizens | 2026-04-16 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “It is time to make it clear that giving state-issued licenses to illegal immigrants is not in the best interest of our nation’s safety or security… Every state in America should follow Wyoming’s lead.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about his bill, the No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act. The No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act will require states to verify that every person who applies for a driver’s license, including a commercial driver’s license or for government ID, is in our country legally. States that refuse must forfeit 10 percent of their federal transportation funding. The funds that are withheld will go to states that follow the law. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “I come to the floor to express the beliefs of so many Americans, and that is that illegal immigrants should never be given a driver’s license in the United States of America. It’s just common sense. These are people who are here illegally. “So today, I am introducing legislation to stop states from issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. And that includes regular licenses as well as commercial driver’s licenses. Every United States Senator needs to say where they stand on this critical issue. It is time to make it clear that giving state-issued licenses to illegal immigrants is not in the best interest of our nation’s safety or our nation’s security. “In February, President Trump called on Congress to ban states from issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. My legislation does just that. And then it goes further. The bill I’m introducing today – the No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act – it requires states to verify that every person who applies for a driver’s license – every single one – including certainly a commercial driver’s license – they need to prove that they are in this country legally. That’s not just for driver’s licenses. It also should be for government IDs. States that refuse are go… | 1 | 2026-04-17T05:47:03Z | 2026-04-17T05:48:33Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-led-fences-act-clears-u-s-house/ | Lummis-Led FENCES Act Clears U.S. House | 2026-04-16 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today applauded the bipartisan passage of the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability(FENCES) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation protects producers from unnecessary compliance burdens caused by events beyond their control, such as foreign wildfires or dust storms, ensuring fair air quality designations. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the companion legislation in the House. “I’m thrilled to see the FENCES Act move one step closer to becoming law,” said Lummis.“This legislation will help drive innovation and economic growth across Wyoming by cutting unnecessary red tape. At the same time, the FENCES Act preserves strong Clean Air Act standards while implementing commonsense policies that account for pollution beyond a state’s control. I look forward to seeing this legislation make its way to the Senate.” Background: States throughout America are being unfairly penalized for pollution originating outside U.S. borders, including from natural events such as Canadian wildfires. While current law allows states to adjust their air quality plans when foreign emissions interfere with compliance, EPA guidance under the Biden administration narrowed those adjustments to human-caused emissions only. This change has created unnecessary regulatory hurdles for states and industries already working to meet Clean Air Act requirements. The FENCES Act restores clarity by confirming that all foreign emissions, whether natural or man-made, are excluded when determining compliance with national air quality standards and during new facility permitting reviews. The bill also allows states to account for foreign emissions earlier in the regulatory process, providing greater certainty and efficiency. Read the full bill text here. ### | 1 | 2026-04-17T05:47:03Z | 2026-04-17T05:48:33Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-gop-tax-cuts-put-more-money-in-peoples-pockets/ | Barrasso: GOP Tax Cuts Put More Money in People’s Pockets | 2026-04-15 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Republicans permanently lowered taxes. We did it for hardworking families and small businesses. In doing so, we made it easier for all Americans – whether working or retired – to keep more of what they earn. More than 53 million Americans have benefited from at least one of the new Republican tax cuts.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today highlighted the direct benefits Americans are receiving from the Working Families Tax Cuts law. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Today is April 15. That means it is Tax Day in America. “I just heard the Minority Leader come to the Floor, and it sounds like he’s almost despondent that this year the American people are able to get higher tax refunds than in the past. Because of what we’ve been able to do and pass, people are keeping more of their hard-earned money. For people that are filing their taxes for the first time under this new tax law – the Working Families Tax Cuts – they are seeing that they are keeping more. And this is what we promised – to put more money in people’s pockets. “I hear about it at home in Wyoming. In Dubois, I recently spoke with veterans and their families. In Sundance, Gillette, and Laramie, I visited with students. In Lusk and in Newcastle, I sat down with farmers, ranchers, and small business owners. Across the board, we talked about new opportunities that they’re experiencing as a result of the law since Republicans cut taxes dramatically. How it appears in their daily lives and what it means to them and their families. These families in Wyoming aren’t alone. Americans across the country are seeing smaller tax bills and larger tax refunds. “The Internal Revenue Service released data today on the tax refunds. The average refund this year is over $3,400 per family. Now that’s nearly $250 per month in people’s pockets. That’s much higher than it was last year. These are the refunds people are getting. “And yet when I hear the Senator from New York, he referred to the a… | 1 | 2026-04-16T05:48:36Z | 2026-04-16T05:50:08Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-cruz-file-amicus-brief-backing-trump-administrations-push-to-repeal-endangerment-finding/ | Lummis, Cruz File Amicus Brief Backing Trump Administration’s Push to Repeal Endangerment Finding | 2026-04-15 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have filed an amicus brief in support of the Trump administration’s repeal of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding, arguing that the Environmental Protection Agency is operating without the congressional authorization needed to enforce these types of regulations. Senator Lummis currently serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senator Cruz serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Excerpts from the amicus brief are included below; the full text can be reviewed here. Senators Ted Cruz and Cynthia Lummis respectfully move this Court for leave to file the attached proposed brief as amici curiae in this matter. In support of their Motion, amici state as follows: 1. Amici Curiae are Senators Ted Cruz and Cynthia Lummis, who represent the States of Texas and Wyoming, respectively, in the United States Senate. Senator Cruz serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senator Lummis serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety for the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works. Amici’s respective interests overlap perfectly here. 2. Namely, both have a strong interest in judicial interpretations that preserve the legislative powers that Article I of the Constitution vests exclusively in Congress. Amici share an interest in ensuring that the judiciary serves as an appropriate check on the executive branch and vigilantly safeguards the Constitution’s separation of powers. In addition, amici have an interest in ensuring that executive agencies–– like the EPA––exercise only the authority Congress delegated to them, meaning that Congress retains all federal legislative power. W… | 1 | 2026-04-16T05:48:36Z | 2026-04-16T05:50:08Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senate-republicans-are-united-around-a-targeted-and-focused-bill-to-fund-ice-and-border-patrol/ | Senate Republicans are United Around a Targeted and Focused Bill to Fund ICE and Border Patrol | 2026-04-14 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats have spent the past two months trying to handcuff ICE and Border Patrol agents. Republicans are going to make sure that ICE and Border Patrol are fully funded for as long as President Trump is in the White House.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today delivered remarks about how Senate Republicans will fully fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for the next three years. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Republicans are going to fully fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. We are going to do it through the end of President Trump’s term. We can do so without a single Democrat vote. We can move forward alone. The Democrats want to defund law enforcement in America. They want to end immigration enforcement in the United States. Republicans will never let that happen. “Senator Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats engineered this dangerous, reckless shutdown. It is a shutdown American security and law enforcement. They’ve done it for one reason. Democrats would rather protect illegal immigrant criminals than protect law-abiding American citizens. “For the last two months, Democrats have fought to turn America into a sanctuary country. They voted to defund ICE. They voted to defund Border Patrol. They tried to ban masks on ICE agents. That would allow their gangs of radical thugs to threaten agents at their homes and terrorize their families. These were the Democrat demand in negotiations. They had one thing in common: they would make America less safe. That is why Republicans have rejected them. “Thanks to Republicans, immigration enforcement and border security will be fully funded. They will be funded without conceding a single radical Democrat demand. Democrats have spent the past two months trying to handcuff ICE and Border Patrol agents. Republicans are going to make sure that ICE and Border Patrol are fully funded for as long as President Trump is in the White House. “Here… | 1 | 2026-04-15T05:46:42Z | 2026-04-15T05:48:27Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-hosts-crypto-roundtable-with-comptroller-gould-and-governor-gordon/ | Lummis Hosts Crypto Roundtable with Comptroller Gould and Governor Gordon | 2026-04-09 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | CHEYENNE, WY— U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair, hosted a roundtable at the Wyoming State Capitol with Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould and Governor Mark Gordon to discuss the state’s regulatory landscape for digital assets, the importance of the dual banking system, and how bank supervision can support responsible financial innovation. The Comptroller of the Currency is a Senate-confirmed position that charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks and federal savings associations in the United States. “Wyoming has always led from the front on digital assets, and the work we did in Wyoming nearly a decade ago is the foundation for what we are doing now on the federal level,” said Lummis. “Wyoming has built the most thoughtful regulatory framework in the country for digital assets, and bringing Comptroller Gould here to see what we have accomplished firsthand is how we ensure federal policy reflects what is actually working on the ground.” “As the business of banking continues to evolve, it is critical that we engage with leaders at every level of government to ensure the safe and sound operation of our financial system—including the important role of digital asset technology,” said Gould. “I appreciate Senator Lummis and Governor Gordon for facilitating this thoughtful discussion and for their strong commitment to the long-term vibrancy and competitiveness of our nation’s economy.” “Wyoming has worked deliberately to create a policy environment that supports innovation while maintaining high standards for safety, soundness, and consumer protection,” said Gordon. “Today’s discussion reflects the importance of continued coordination among policymakers, regulators and industry leaders as digital assets become an increasingly important part of U.S. monetary policy and the global financial landscape.” ### | 1 | 2026-04-10T05:46:57Z | 2026-04-10T05:48:19Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/icymi-lummis-op-ed-in-washington-post-a-broken-system-is-costing-america-trillions-i-see-it-in-wyoming/ | ICYMI: Lummis Op-ed in Washington Post: A broken system is costing America trillions. I see it in Wyoming. | 2026-04-08 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Cheyenne, WY.— Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today published an op-ed in the Washington Post highlighting the critical need for permitting reform and permitting certainty in the U.S. and making the case for why Congress must act this year. Read the full op-ed here and below: —– A broken system is costing America trillions. I see it in Wyoming. Twenty-nine years to open a mine? Here’s what that tells me. Washington Post Cynthia Lummis, a Republican, represents Wyoming in the U.S. Senate. Natural resources are one of America’s greatest strengths. Gas, coal, rare earth elements, liquid natural gas and crude oil exports have powered the nation’s economy, helped put food on the table for generations of families, and aided allies in times of great need. So, it’s maddening to watch a broken permitting system stand between the United States and so much more. I see it constantly in Wyoming. Companies willing to invest billions sit in regulatory limbo for years, sometimes decades. The average time to bring a new mine online in America is almost 29 years; the permitting process consumes most of that time. Only three mines have come online in the United States since 2002. Meanwhile, China has built entire industries. Uncertainty and regulatory whiplash keep people up at night. For example, when a project gets approved, jobs and investments get planned, and then a new administration comes in and stops it. The last two Democratic presidents slow-walked and killed traditional energy projects while green-lighting questionable renewable energy deals. President Joe Biden canceled already approved oil and gas leases in Alaska and revoked two federal mineral leases for a mine in Minnesota. In the final months of his presidency, Biden stopped federal coal leasing in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana, a region providing about 40 percent of the country’s coal. Reversing this unpopular decision required an act of Congress. These administrative policy moves were wrong and costly. President Donal… | 1 | 2026-04-09T05:39:42Z | 2026-04-09T05:40:59Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-introduces-legislation-to-codify-trumps-nuclear-baseload-energy-executive-orders/ | Lummis Introduces Legislation to Codify Trump’s Nuclear Baseload Energy Executive Orders | 2026-03-26 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced the Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026, legislation that codifies four of President Trump’s executive orders on nuclear energy into law, locking in the Trump administration’s pro-nuclear agenda and ensuring it cannot be undone by a future administration. “Our country’s energy demands are only increasing, and meeting them requires every baseload source available,” said Senator Lummis. “Next generation nuclear is reliable, clean, cost effective, and powerful, and it is exactly what America, and our allies need more of. President Trump prioritized nuclear from day one, and this legislation makes that work permanent. America is moving forward toward energy dominance and next generation nuclear will help lead the way.” “I am grateful to Senator Lummis for leading the Senate companion to this critical legislation, said Congressman Donalds. “As President Trump continues to secure national energy dominance, it’s up to Congress to hold up our end of the bargain. Energy security is national security, and it is imperative that we support the administration’s effort to revitalize the nuclear industry.” “The Uranium Producers of America (UPA) strongly supports Senator Cynthia Lummis’ legislation to codify President Trump’s executive orders (EOs) advancing nuclear energy,” said Scott Melbye, President of the UPA and Executive Vice President of Uranium Energy Corp. “This effort represents a critical step toward achieving the United States’ goal of quadrupling U.S. nuclear energy production by 2050. Meeting this target will require a robust and reliable domestic nuclear fuel supply chain that UPA and its member companies are actively expanding. Codifying the EOs will enhance energy and national security and ensure the United States can meet growing electricity demand with reliable, baseload nuclear power.” Background: This legislation codifies four executive orders signed by President Trump on May 23, 2025, giving them the full force of law. Th… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
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