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| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=a2e3a569-1203-4933-b3d5-353d4d64048a | Enzi: New Congress in new year brings hope | 2014-12-23 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | In a recently recorded video, U.S Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., expressed his optimism that the new Senate majority in the 114th Congress would bring real progress on important issues. Enzi also reflected on the importance of spending time with family and friends around the holidays. Click the picture above to watch a special end-of-the-year message from Senator Enzi. The full transcript from the video is included below. “As we come to the end of the year, it’s time again to look back and be thankful for all the wonderful moments that we were blessed to be a part of. It’s been a challenging year at times, but things are looking up for our country. “Only a few days after the holidays season ends, Congress will come back to work with a new Senate majority ready to take action and seriously address the pressing issues facing our country. I am optimistic that we will be able to make some real progress on the issues that matter. It is an honor to serve our state in the United States Senate for the next six years. “As Diana and I prepare to celebrate the holiday season with our family in Wyoming, we send our best wishes to all those who are spending this special time of year with their loved ones. Being back home means so very much to us. There’s no greater family tradition than being home for the holidays. “We want to thank our veterans and those currently serving overseas, who continue to protect and preserve our way of life. The holidays can be difficult for those separated from their families and we pray that when they have completed their service God will bring them all safely home again. “Wherever you are spending your holiday season, Diana and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The sound of those special words always help to brighten the day and lift my spirits. God Bless.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/the-enzi-insider?ContentRecord_id=93c016f9-723b-4186-a827-863d53287044 | The Enzi Insider December 22, 2014 | 2014-12-22 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Enzi Sponsored or Cosponsored Boys Town Commemorative Coin Bill – authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins with a design emblematic of Boys Town’s 100 year history in 2017. Bill is sponsored by Senators Mike Johanns (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE). Letters Enzi Signed Opposed Northern Long-Eared Bat Listing – expressed concerns to the Department of the Interior over plans to list the Northern Long-Eared Bat in Northeastern Wyoming. Led by the Wyoming Delegation to the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. Onerous home loan restrictions – expressed concerns to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about a proposed rule imposing stringent and unreasonable requirements for Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) membership. Letter is led by Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) to FHFA Director Mel Watt. President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief Letter to Appropriations Committee – requested that strong funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) be sustained. Letter is led by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Tom Coburn (R-OK), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Christopher Coons (D-DE) and was sent to Senate Appropriations Chairman Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Ranking Member Richard Shelby (R-AL). | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=27104645-9796-4c4f-80ea-8f52590f13fe | Barrasso, Schatz Bill to Help Address Aging Federal Water Facilities Passes Senate | 2014-12-17 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Water and Power Subcommittee Chairman Brian Schatz (D-HI), praised the Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan legislation to help improve aging water delivery systems and Bureau of Reclamation facilities across the country. The Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act (S. 1800) requires the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to complete an Infrastructure Needs Assessment Report every two years listing major repairs and rehabilitation needs at BOR facilities. Were now one step closer to making sure Wyoming and the West continue to have a clean, abundant and reliable supply of water, said Barrasso. Under our bipartisan bill, we will finally be able to identify the maintenance requirements and repairs needed to keep our aging Bureau of Reclamation water facilities operating safely and effectively. I want to thank Senator Schatz for working with me to help address this critical issue. Every community needs access to safe, clean water, said Senator Schatz, Chairman of the Water and Power Subcommittee. Our legislation will make sure the Bureau of Reclamation has the detailed information it needs to make the necessary repairs to our aging water infrastructure. I am proud to work with Senator Barrasso on this important legislation that will help keep water flowing and people safe in Wyoming and across the West. The Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act was unanimously passed by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on June 18, 2014. Background: The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is responsible for maintaining water delivery systemsincluding reservoirs, canals, etc. throughout the West. A majority of these systems are over 50 years old and in need of repair. Despite repeated requests made by Senator Barrasso, the Department of Interior has failed to provide adequate details on the depth and scope of our maintenance backlog at BOR facilities. The Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act would force the BOR to do a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=33043d91-e5d3-4786-b0a7-196be8d5c991 | Senate GOP Leaders: Americans Deserve to Know Impact of King v. Burwell Decision | 2014-12-17 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) was joined by Senate Republican leaders, including Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas), Conference Chairman John Thune (R-South Dakota), and Conference Vice Chairman Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) in calling on the Obama Administration to inform Americans how an upcoming Supreme Court case of King v. Burwell could potentially affect their out of pocket share of premiums, tax liabilities, and coverage options. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, the senators write: Obamacares tax credits were important for the administration since they obscure the true cost of the laws many mandates and regulations by passing these expenses to taxpayers. Although the tax credits in federal exchanges may therefore be the Administrations preferred policy, they are unambiguously inconsistent with the law. Already, two lower courts have concluded that the IRS rule is not in accordance with the law.Without the tax credits, millions of people will be confronted with Obamacares true cost and will face much higher premiums. Some could see their coverage cancelled. It is imperative that people understand this risk as they contemplate signing up for coverage. The Senate leaders specifically request that Secretaries Lew and Burwell use their departments (FY) 2016 budget submission to inform Congress and the American people of how the Administration plans to respond to a possible Supreme Court ruling that finds IRS's tax credit rule is at odds with the law. The full leadership letter is included below: December 17, 2014 The Honorable Jacob J. Lew Secretary Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220 The Honorable Sylvia M. Burwell Secretary U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Secretary Lew and Secretary Burwell: On November 7th, the Supreme Court agreed to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=c7434cea-8838-4df3-9331-cec4d3bbc92c | Barrasso Congratulates Enzi on Budget Committee Chairmanship | 2014-12-17 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement congratulating Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) on becoming the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee in the 114th Congress: Mike is going to be an excellent chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. As a former state legislator, mayor, small businessman and accountant, he has the perfect experience and expertise for this position of a lifetime. I know Mike is excited to lead by cutting wasteful spending and protecting hardworking Americans tax dollars. His promotion is good news for the people of Wyoming and America. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=ac3d385b-bc5c-4035-843b-2f032a3b65f3 | Enzi statement on federal funding bill vote | 2014-12-17 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., issued the following statement after the Senate passed a bill to fund the government on December 13. "The process that this last-minute funding bill went through is the result of those in the out-going Senate majority not doing their job. It's the wrong way to appropriate, but be that as it may it is still Congress' job to ensure our government has enough funds to continue to operate. There was no opportunity to amend or go back and do this the right way. It was a take it or leave it choice and I chose to take it. What unfortunately seems to be getting lost in the discussion about this bill and the process is that this bill actually contains some really great legislation for Wyoming. "There are prohibitions against a taxpayer bailout of Obamacare and cuts to funding for the EPA and IRS. These and other reasons are why many Democrats opposed the bill. This bill contains prohibitions against some gun control, listing the sage grouse, school lunch mandates and more. It includes funding for payments in lieu of taxes and keeps ICBMs in ready status. This bill gives us a lot of what we've been working very hard to get. Sometimes we have to take "yes" for an answer.” A partial list of what Enzi said were wins for Wyoming include: Guns – Prohibits funds to enforce the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act except for the operation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NCIS). The bill also contains a funding prohibition on implementing any provision of the UN Arms Trade Treaty. Payment in Lieu of Taxes – The bill provides $372 million for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds for FY 2015. EPA – Cuts the EPA by $60 million below the fiscal year 2014 level. Overall, EPA funding has been reduced by $2.2 billion – or 21% – since 2010. Also includes: A prohibition on funding for the EPA to regulate lead content in ammunition or fishing tackle; Exemptions for livestock producers from greenhouse gas regulations; Requirements for the Administration to report… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=b2deb2b2-def7-4f8b-9cc7-61f8fe1005f1 | Enzi statement on Budget Committee chairmanship | 2014-12-17 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and Budget Committee Ranking Member Senator Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., have come to an agreement regarding chairmanship of the panel in the 114th Congress. Pending a committee vote and GOP Caucus approval, Enzi will chair the committee and Sessions will take on a significant role in reforming welfare spending and identifying and eliminating wasteful federal spending. Enzi issued the following statement. “Jeff is an outstanding leader and an outstanding speaker. If this were football, Jeff would be an all-star linebacker, corner, and safety all at the same time. He is our first line of defense on many issues. The team needs him and Jeff will be right there with his expertise taking the lead on welfare reform and, where we will miss Senator Coburn, Jeff will be there eliminating duplication and waste. He will also be eliminating reports of little value and forms that don't produce significant results. He will handle those and other critical parts. “I look forward to working with Jeff and the rest of the Budget Committee members on a budget that cuts spending, targets executive overreach, and reduces the size of government. We have an incredible opportunity to do something great for our country and Jeff will play an integral role in this. He has a love for this country that is hard to rival. He speaks his mind and takes a stand for our principles even in the face of daunting opposition. He’s been an amazing friend for over 18 years and I can’t think of a better partner to work with on so many issues in the next Congress than him.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=e4843b58-ff8c-488c-ab58-56c995347cde | Barrasso: Surgeon General Should Have History of Focusing on Patients, Not Politics | 2014-12-15 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) called on the Senate to defeat the nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy to serve as U.S. Surgeon General. Barrasso specifically points out that this important position should be served by a qualified, strong and professional leader not an inexperienced, unqualified, political appointee. Excerpts of his remarks: I rise today to oppose the nomination of Dr. Dr. Vivek Murthy to be Surgeon General of the United States. The Surgeon General is known as America's doctor. Americans have great respect for this important position. They expect their Surgeon General to be someone who has substantial experience in helping patients, helping them improve their health and in helping them reduce their risk of illness and injury. This important position has been vacant since July of 2013, so about a year and a half. It's far too long, and it's been completely avoidable. Now, we have seen how the Obama administration has struggled in response to important health issues like the Ebola crisis. America should have had an experienced doctor in the job as Surgeon General to lead our fight against Ebola. And to take on other serious health challenges as well. Dr. Murthy is a smart man, very well educated, has an undergraduate degree from Harvard, an M.B.A. From Yale, an M.D. From Yale school of medicine. These are impressive academic credentials and I'm sure he will be a fine doctor. They are simply not sufficient qualifications for this important job. Is Dr. Murthy a renowned expert in treating patients or researching diseases? No, not at all. He's not. Has he actually built a career teaching medicine or leading public health organizations? No, not yet. In fact, Dr. Murthy only completed his medical training, his residency, in 2006, just eight years ago. Now, I speak as someone who has actually practiced medicine for 25 years, who has been an instructor of surgery at Yale Medical School that Dr. Murthy attended. And I saw that being a doctor is about much more th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=7cb2a9c2-27dc-4fa1-90a2-811798bcf074 | Senate, House Pass Barrasso Grazing, Hydropower Legislation | 2014-12-12 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) announced his Grazing Improvement Act and the Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act were included in a public lands package in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the Senate today. The House of Representatives passed the NDAA on December 4, 2014 and the bill is now on its way to the President. Barrassos Grazing Improvement Act provides greater certainty and stability to the livestock grazing community. It allows the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service to continue issuing grazing permits while an environmental analysis is being completed. Livestock grazing on public lands has a strong tradition in Wyoming and in the West. For too long, our ranching families have been the target of anti-grazing litigation that puts their grazing permits in jeopardy, said Barrasso. By streamlining the permitting process, my bill will finally give Wyomings ranching families, and the local communities they support, the stability they need to keep their operations running strong. The Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act was introduced by Senator Barrasso in February and is the companion bill to Representative Steve Daines (R-MT) bill (H.R. 1963). Their bill eliminates red tape that currently prevents conduit hydropower development at eleven Bureau of Reclamation projects in the West. Increasing hydropower development at Bureau of Reclamation facilities is a great opportunity to create rural jobs and lower electricity prices for American families, said Barrasso. I want to thank Representative Daines for working with me to finish the job of developing all our renewable small hydropower resources at these facilities. I look forward to the President signing this bill into law soon so we can fully embrace hydropowers potential. Background on Barrassos Grazing Improvement Act (Section 3023 of NDAA) Under current law, livestock grazing permits are valid for 10 years… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=e268601e-4789-49e9-a665-423361abf3fa | Udall, Barrasso Energy Bill Passes Senate, Heads to Presidents Desk | 2014-12-12 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Sens. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-WY) welcomed the Senates passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included their bill to permanently reauthorize and reform a pilot program that has helped the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) balance complex demands, including oil and gas permitting and environmental management, in New Mexico, Wyoming and other parts of the West. The bipartisan BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014 (S. 2440), which passed the Senate by unanimous consent on September 16, 2014, was subsequently included as section 3021 of the NDAA. The Act extends a pilot program from the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which has helped the BLM reduce a backlog of oil and gas permit applications and streamline the permitting process in BLM offices in Farmington and Carlsbad, N.M., and Rawlins and Casper, WY, and other states. The NDAA passed the House of Representatives on December 4, and following todays vote, is headed to the Presidents desk for his signature. The BLM permit processing bill is good for New Mexico, which relies on the revenue associated with oil and gas development to support our economy and create jobs, Udall said. By providing the resources for environmentally responsible development, this section will provide certainty to industry and the BLM, support our nations energy independence, and promote a do it all, do it right energy policy. Senator Barrasso, Senator Heinrich, and our bipartisan group of cosponsors have been great partners in moving these provisions forward, and I look forward to seeing the President sign this bill. Our local BLM offices play a vital role in making sure Wyoming remains a leading energy producing state. With todays vote, these offices will now have the resources they need to ensure oil and gas permits are processed in a timely manner, said Barrasso. Our bipartisan bill will help increase energy production on federal lands, create good-paying jobs and help support local economies throughout Wyoming and the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=b97060d4-8163-4c5a-ac55-fa4e35dc2ff6 | Controversial labor rule a handout to political allies | 2014-12-12 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | The National Labor Relations Board is resurrecting its controversial rule that would speed up union elections, giving workers little time to gather information on joining a union before being requiring a vote. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., believes this rule doesn’t serve workers, it serves the unions who are looking for a quick fix to their declining membership. It’s a political handout before the holidays at the end of a Congressional session, according to Enzi. “When you propose giving workers less time to learn about an issue before forcing them to make a decision it becomes more about the organization than the needs that organization is supposed to fulfill. Workers and employers deserve adequate time and information to help them make important decisions,” said Enzi. “We’ve been down this rabbit hole before. The National Labor Relations Board has changed from an impartial arbiter between businesses and organized labor to a highly-partisan pusher of labor unions’ priorities. Union elections should be open, transparent, and not rushed. I believe Congress should look at legislation to reform the board and to restore the impartiality that was envisioned when the board was created.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=dc9d9790-b449-40bd-b980-670821cdd1b2 | Barrasso Responds to Sebelius Suggestion to Change the Name of Obamacare | 2014-12-10 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | People have been hit by higher costs, higher co-pays, higher premiums, higher deductibles, many of them can't continue to see the doctor that treated them in the past. So no matter what the Democrats and Kathleen Sebelius want to call it, the law remains very unpopular because it is unworkable and it's unaffordable. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) responded to former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius suggestion that changing the name of Obamacare would make the law more popular. He also explained in detail how Americans who have enrolled in the Obamacare exchange are paying higher costs and still cannot access quality care. Excerpts of his remarks: Earlier today the former Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, said that there was a way to fix Obamacare. She said, change the name. That was her solution. That's not something she just told a friend. It's something she told many as she was participating in Politicos Lessons from Leaders events. Leaders don't blame the failure of a bad product on a name. You can blame it on a lot of things but the name is not it. After all, the President said he was fond of the name Obamacare. Apparently, Kathleen Sebelius is taking a play from the playbook of Professor Gruber, about underestimating the intelligence of the American people. This law isn't unpopular because it was named after the President, the law is unpopular because it doesn't work. Its unpopular because it doesn't deliver what the President promised the American people it would. So Democrats can rename this health care system whatever they want and people all across the country are still going to know that the law is failing them. People have been hit by higher costs, higher co-pays, higher premiums, higher deductibles, many of them can't continue to see the doctor that treated them in the past. So no matter what the Democrats and Kathleen Sebelius want to call it, the law remains very unpopular because it is unworkable and it's un… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=34b6fa4b-6499-48e6-9aef-5a7013fda306 | IRS botched payments cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars | 2014-12-10 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | The IRS has improperly paid out more than $20 billion in tax credits, according to a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report released Tuesday. “Twenty billion dollars would pay a lot of military salaries. It would build a few miles of road, fix some bridges or help better maintain some of our national parks. It could even go toward our massive debt, but instead the IRS continues to blunder its way forward,” U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., said. “Not only is the IRS not able to manage the tax credit payment programs it is responsible for now, but the Administration is doubling and tripling down through Obamacare and executive amnesty. The IRS will now be responsible for evaluating the eligibility of millions and millions more people. These are massive wealth redistribution programs and they are being mismanaged.” The Treasury inspector report said an estimated 24 percent of all Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) payments made in Fiscal Year 2013, or $14.5 billion, were paid in error. The treasury inspector report also estimated that potential improper payments for Fiscal Year 2013 for the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) totaled between $5.9 billion and $7.1 billion, a potential improper payment rate between 25.2 percent and 30.5 percent. The IRS disagreed with the bulk of Treasury inspector’s recommendations for reducing the risk of improper payments, according to the report. “While the IRS has developed processes to identify improper EITC payments and their root causes, it has not developed processes to quantify or identify the root causes of improper ACTC payments,” according to the report. Enzi, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, said he’s eager for the new Congress to begin. “This is what happens when a Senate majority shirks its oversight responsibilities. We get bad programs being run badly,” Enzi said. “We need to look at tax credit eligibility from top to bottom and we need to audit the auditor. The IRS must be held accountable… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=0bce89ed-6331-4ca2-8b80-7900b8036132 | Enzi answers your questions on immigration, EPA ozone limits | 2014-12-04 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | In a new video recorded this week, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., answered constituent questions on President Obama’s most recent executive overreaches that granted amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants and an EPA proposed rule on ozone limits. The questions and comments are from Wyoming constituents sent to Enzi during the past couple weeks through Facebook and Twitter, from phone calls to his D.C. and Wyoming offices, and from email and written letters. President Obama’s Illegal Immigration Amnesty “This president has just granted amnesty to over 4 million people with the stroke of the pen, not a single vote from congress and that's wrong. Why haven't we counteracted this? We don't have the votes. After the first of the year we're going to have a majority of Republicans and that will make a difference, it better make a difference. “But we can’t have the president circumventing Congress and there are ways for a majority to be able to stop those things and part of that is through the appropriations process, cutting off the money for the things that are done illegally.” EPA Proposed Ozone Limits “I've seen a map of the United States and this ozone Rule isn't going to go anywhere because the whole east coast of the Mississippi River and all across the southern part of the United States, they have much higher ozone unattainment at the present time than Wyoming does. We have some isolated spots where we're having a problem and again that is largely where there's a concentration of population or concentration of work and I think we'll have a lot of help in overcoming this ozone rule, which will be devastating. So I hope people will comment on it, get their comments in, that does make a difference.” Senator Enzi records “Collecting Common Sense from Wyoming for Washington” videos periodically when the Senate is in session. He encourages Wyoming residents to continue sharing their thoughts, ideas, and questions. For individual responses, constituents should email him through his web page – www.enzi.senate.gov… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/video?ContentRecord_id=90e30415-683f-4b79-90f0-f5198bbff853 | Enzi answers your questions on immigration, EPA ozone limits | 2014-12-04 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | In a new video recorded this week, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., answered constituent questions on President Obama’s most recent executive overreaches that granted amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants and an EPA proposed rule on ozone limits. The questions and comments are from Wyoming constituents sent to Enzi during the past couple weeks through Facebook and Twitter, from phone calls to his D.C. and Wyoming offices, and from email and written letters. President Obama’s Illegal Immigration Amnesty “This president has just granted amnesty to over 4 million people with the stroke of the pen, not a single vote from congress and that's wrong. Why haven't we counteracted this? We don't have the votes. After the first of the year we're going to have a majority of Republicans and that will make a difference, it better make a difference. “But we can’t have the president circumventing Congress and there are ways for a majority to be able to stop those things and part of that is through the appropriations process, cutting off the money for the things that are done illegally.” EPA Proposed Ozone Limits “I've seen a map of the United States and this ozone Rule isn't going to go anywhere because the whole east coast of the Mississippi River and all across the southern part of the United States, they have much higher ozone unattainment at the present time than Wyoming does. We have some isolated spots where we're having a problem and again that is largely where there's a concentration of population or concentration of work and I think we'll have a lot of help in overcoming this ozone rule, which will be devastating. So I hope people will comment on it, get their comments in, that does make a difference.” Senator Enzi records “Collecting Common Sense from Wyoming for Washington” videos periodically when the Senate is in session. He encourages Wyoming residents to continue sharing their thoughts, ideas, and questions. For individual responses, constituents should email him through his web page – www.enzi.senate.gov… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=d512cad2-f109-4c6e-b7df-13b9a235d4b4 | Enzi disappointed in new high mark for national debt | 2014-12-03 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | One of U.S. Senator Mike Enzi’s, R-Wyo., biggest concerns is our nation’s debt and he was unhappy with the news that the national debt topped $18 trillion last week. “Before he became our president, President Obama said it was irresponsible to add $4 trillion to the debt. Since he took over, about $7.4 trillion has been added,” Enzi said. “We still will have an executive in the White House next year who promotes unsustainable spending, but I am hopeful we can make progress on the deficit with new leadership in the Senate.” Enzi has authored a spending plan that would cut overall spending by 1 percent for three years and cap federal spending at 18 percent afterwards to balance the budget. He has also sponsored biennial appropriations legislation that would allow appropriations bills to be taken up over a 2-year period to allow for more time to conduct oversight and eliminate waste. Other proposals Enzi has advocated include the Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act , which would require any formal presidential request to increase the public debt limit to be accompanied by proposed legislation to reduce spending by an equal amount; the REFUND Act, which would allow states to return unwanted funds to the Treasury to reduce the federal debt; the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act, which would provide awards to federal employees who disclose waste, fraud, or mismanagement that results in cost savings; and a resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution (S. J. Res. 7). | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=8f64caa7-8e30-45b6-93c7-3cc5f86e13de | Barrasso: Ozone Regulation Proves President Obama is Still Focused on The Wrong Problem | 2014-12-02 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke out against President Obamas recently proposed ozone regulation that will put more Americans out of work and make it even harder for our economy to grow. Excerpts of his remarks: Last Wednesday Americans all across the country were preparing for Thanksgiving. They were traveling, many of them going to visit friends and family, places around their communities, their state, or their country. So what did the Obama Administration do, when it thought nobody was actually paying attention? It snuck out a huge new regulation that imposes job-crushing environmental restrictions. Politico ran an article of it later that day. The headline was The Most Expensive Regulation Ever. Obama rolls out a major E.P.A. Rule. Why would the president do that? Why would he put out a major rule from the Environmental Protection Agency affecting millions of Americans and do it right before a holiday? If these regulations are such a good idea, you would think that the Administration would put it out in a way that people would be paying attention. I want to know why the Administration did this in a way to hide the regulations from the American people. Well, president Obama actually didn't say a word about it that day. Instead he pardoned a Turkey. The turkey got a better deal than the American people did last week. They're the ones who are going to be paying for the president's expensive and destructive regulation. Here's what's happening. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new rule that would dramatically slash the limits of ground-level ozone. In 626 pages, then you add on the appendix, another over 500 additional pages in the appendix, so here's what the Wall Street journal had to say about the new rule. They had an editorial on it Friday with a headline Highway to the danger ozone. It says, like so many other such rules, this one twists decades old air pollution laws to restructure the U.S. energy industry and gradually ban fossil fir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/the-enzi-insider?ContentRecord_id=d785289b-0663-4d9c-863e-59d6044c0eb7 | The Enzi Insider November 20, 2014 | 2014-12-02 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Enzi Sponsored or Cosponsored No Social Security for Nazis Act – would end a decades old deal in which the Department of Justice promised to pay Social Security benefits to Nazis who voluntarily left the United States to avoid government threatened deportation. The bill was introduced by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT). Rural Health Resolution – resolution modifies original resolution from 2013 recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States. Original resolution was led by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and was approved by the Senate on November 20. Congressional Letters Enzi Signed Sheep Special Procedures – asked the Department of Labor to work with the sheep industry to enact a final rule for sheepherders within a temporary worker program in response to a federal court order. Letter was led by Senator Enzi, Representative Lummis and five other members of Congress to Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez. Supporting Funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes – letters supporting funding for payment in lieu of taxes (PILT). First letter was led by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) to Senate leadership. Second letter was led by Senators Tom Udall (D-NM) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) to Senate leadership. Concerns Reconfiguring the Black Hills VA– expressing concern about the reconfiguring of the Veterans Affairs Black Hills Health Care System. Letter was led by Senator John Thune (R-SD) and Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD) to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald. Iran Negotiations – expressing concern to President Barack Obama about the Administration’s negotiations with Iran and encouraged the president to work with Congress. Letter was led by Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL). | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=44dfa263-e5f1-4feb-bdb5-4a64e1699201 | Barrasso Spends Thanksgiving with Wyoming Troops in Qatar | 2014-11-27 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Barrasso serves Thanksgiving dinner to MAJ Leanna Thomas of Carpenter. Click HERE to see more photos from the visit. QATAR U.S. Senator John Barrasso(R-Wyo.) shared Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming National Guard airmen serving in Qatar. Barrasso visited with members of the 187th Airlift Squadron, who support airlift operations out of Al Udeid Air Base. Wyoming has about 100 Air National Guard airmen deployed in Qatar and they are doing an outstanding job, said Barrasso. I was honored to share Thanksgiving with them and have the opportunity to speak with them about home. We talked about Cowboy football, their families and the weather back home. I made sure they knew how much folks back in Wyoming miss them and how proud we are of their service. Barrasso served Thanksgiving dinner to the service members, toured the 187th facilities, and was briefed by military officials about the operations in the Middle East. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=3F8810AE-CFBE-5DB9-5F4F-7932EE8003BB | Barrasso Statement on EPA's Proposed Ozone Rule | 2014-11-26 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Barrasso: Tax Reform Bill Repeals Obamacare’s Individual Mandate WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor on how under the Senate tax relief plan, people would no longer have to pay a tax penalty if they don’t want, or can’t afford, expensive health insurance. Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=12f593ec-ed54-48e9-b115-3a0351a27cdd | Barrasso Statement on EPAs Proposed Ozone Rule | 2014-11-26 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) proposed ozone regulation: The rule is more proof the Obama Administration is turning a deaf ear to Americans who want Washington to focus on job creation. The most expensive regulation ever is going to put more Americans out of work and make it even harder for our economy to grow. And once again, the EPA is completely ignoring the very serious health impacts of unemployment that will result because of its rule. As Ive said before, the two months after the election will set the tone of the next two years. The Obama Administration continues to push policies that are not supported by the American people. In January, Republicans in Congress will listen to Americans and focus on their priorities. Well do everything possible to stop this regulation and help Americans have better job opportunities. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=76a466db-5427-41f9-959f-415e229968dc | Barrasso Statement on Iran Nuclear Talks | 2014-11-24 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the Obama Administrations decision to once again extend the interim agreement with Iran (Joint Plan of Action). The Iranians are only offering the American people more broken promises and instability in the Middle East. The negotiating table has become a symbol of deception and inaction. Now the Iranians want even more time to talk and the President has unwisely offered it. His decision undercuts his promise that he would not negotiate indefinitely. A year ago, he told us that sanctions relief provided to Iran would be limited and temporary. And in his 2014 State of the Union Address, President Obama promised he would be the first to call for more sanctions if Iran failed to complete an agreement. Instead of endless discussion, we need security. President Obama should immediately call on Congress to impose increased sanctions on Iran before the end of the year. We stand ready to increase sanctions and stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20150110140451/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=df2a7018-ffbc-989e-c5f4-8a02568907fa | Barrasso Statement on Iran Nuclear Talks | 2014-11-24 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Senate GOP Leaders: Americans Deserve to Know Impact of King v. Burwell Decision WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) was joined by Senate Republican leaders, including Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas), Conference Chairman John Thune (R-South Dakota), and Conference Vice Chairman Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) in calling on the Obama Administration to inform Americans how an upcoming Supreme Court case of King v. Burwell could potentially affect their out of pocket share of premiums, tax liabilities, and coverage options. Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/speeches?ContentRecord_id=ec81bb35-8443-4ebe-a296-326dfe06c9ce | Statement of Senator Enzi Regarding Executive Amnesty | 2014-11-21 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Mr. President, I rise today to express my opposition to the President’s plan to grant executive amnesty to four to five million illegal immigrants residing in the United States. By circumventing Congress on immigration and instituting his will through executive actions, President Obama is eroding the very foundation of our country and form of government. This sets a dangerous precedent where future presidents can flout any law they happen to disagree with and alter the law without going through Congress. Each branch of government is to act as a check against the others and not sit idly by as one exercises authority it does not have. A constitutional law professor should know that. I think we all agree that our immigration system is broken - both the legal system which allows individuals to visit and work in our country and the failures which continue to allow others to reside illegally within our borders. The first step we need to take to fix our system is to secure our borders and bolster interior enforcement. We cannot reduce illegal immigration without better border security and entry/exit enforcement measures. We also need to ensure that we have a strong, workable employment verification system in place because if Congress can ensure that only authorized job seekers gain employment in this country, then we remove the incentive for illegal immigration. But in fixing our immigration system, we cannot grant those who are here illegally amnesty. Yet this week the President intends to circumvent the will of Congress by illegally granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. This cannot stand. The American people don’t want it, some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have advocated against it, and the President himself has said more than twenty times that he does not have the authority to take this action. I am certain that the Republicans in the Senate will take action on this issue next year when we become the majority, and I look forward to being a part of that cause. But I must be … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=f8fdcde9-cc0e-4f67-b84d-f1d4aa64a143 | Barrasso Statement on President Obamas Announcement on Executive Amnesty | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding President Obamas announcement on executive amnesty: President Obamas announcement on executive amnesty flies in the face of his promises to follow the law, deliver fairness and help jobless Americans. His reckless and unlawful decision makes it even harder for Washington to solve our immigration challenges. It didnt have to be this way. Republicans have made it clear that we support responsible immigration reform that would secure our borders and modernize our broken system. Instead of reaching across the aisle after the election, President Obama has shut down the opportunity for common ground. In the aftermath of the Presidents decision to ignore Americans, Congress will act. We are listening to Americans and we will stand up for them. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20150110144026/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=1faf7ff8-e991-ecad-443c-410ec3b49343 | Barrasso Statement on President Obama's Announcement on Executive Amnesty | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Senate GOP Leaders: Americans Deserve to Know Impact of King v. Burwell Decision WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) was joined by Senate Republican leaders, including Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas), Conference Chairman John Thune (R-South Dakota), and Conference Vice Chairman Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) in calling on the Obama Administration to inform Americans how an upcoming Supreme Court case of King v. Burwell could potentially affect their out of pocket share of premiums, tax liabilities, and coverage options. Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=768e0b83-7728-44ea-98fa-1ee8b15d8ee5 | Sidestepping Congress on immigration erodes the very foundation of our country, form of government | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | President Obama announced unilateral changes to America’s immigration policies today by use of executive orders. These orders will grant amnesty to at least 4 million people without a single vote in Congress. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., who has opposed previous attempts at providing amnesty for illegal immigrants, opposes the president’s plan and said the president is acting outside of his authority. “By circumventing Congress on immigration and instituting his will through executive actions, President Obama is eroding the very foundation of our country and form of government,” said Enzi. “This sets a dangerous precedent where future presidents can flout any law they happen to disagree with and alter the law without going through Congress. Each branch of government is to act as a check against the others and not sit idly by as one exercises authority it does not have. A constitutional law professor should know that.” Sidestepping the constitution should be an issue that both Republicans and Democrats can agree is not in the best interests of the nation, according to Enzi. “The new Republican majority the American people just elected should not stand idle. I am an opponent of amnesty, but this is part of a much larger fight. We’ve seen the damage done over the past six years because of Obamacare and rogue agencies like the IRS and EPA. I will continue to fight executive overreach, including amnesty by executive order, whether by targeting rampant, unaccountable federal spending, working to reverse illegal executive orders with legitimate federal laws, or using the Congressional Review Act to reject the President’s actions. I will be looking closely at every option,” said Enzi. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=7f6b00cb-a5fb-4d56-84d8-60f3595f8c7a | Congress wont accept a bad nuclear deal with Iran | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Accountability is a key to any negotiated agreement. Unfortunately, according to U.S. Senator Mike Enzi and some of his colleagues, the Obama Administration seems inclined to ignore this in its pursuit of a nuclear agreement with Iran as the Nov. 24th deadline fast approaches. “An agreement isn’t worth the paper it’s written on if those who sign it won’t live up to the terms or there are no negative consequences for breaking those terms,” Enzi said. “We’ve got members of both parties in Congress warning the president not to go off on his own and creatively abandon the clear requirements of U.N. Security Council resolutions. I hope for our sake and the sake of our allies he listens.” Enzi joined Senators Mark Kirk, R-Ill., Robert Menendez, D-N.J and others in writing to the Administration this month asking President Obama to remember that the purpose of a nuclear agreement with Iran is not simply to get an agreement, but rather to actually get Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear arms. “The negative consequences of a bad deal to the United States are immense, and will impact the security and safety of Americans and send a message of U.S. weakness to our allies and partners in the Middle East and beyond, including Israel,” the senators wrote. Enzi also joined Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. and Menendez in sponsoring the Nuclear Weapons Free Iran Act about a year ago. The bill would impose new sanctions if Iran does not hold to its agreement, but the bill has been blocked by the now outgoing Senate leadership. An interim deal that temporarily provided Iran some relief from sanctions in exchange for freezing its nuclear program expires Nov. 24. That is also when a more permanent agreement is to be reached. Enzi believes that both remaining and new lawmakers will not accept a deal that doesn’t meet the goal of preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear weapons state. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/the-enzi-insider?ContentRecord_id=c87f9f09-7971-40ae-8a71-b6e63f2ac9a9 | The Enzi Insider November 13, 2014 | 2014-11-20 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Enzi sponsored or cosponsored Transparency in Education Act – would require the secretary of education to complete an analysis of the impact the proposed gainful employment rule would have on all students eligible for federal financial aid. The bill was introduced by Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ). Faster Approval of Treatment Drugs for Ebola – would amend the tropical disease voucher program regarding Ebola to allow for faster approval of treatment drugs developed by private industry. The bill is cosponsored with Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Tom Harkin (D-IA) and other members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Acknowledging National Park Donors – would allow the National Park Service (NPS) to visibly acknowledge donations to parks like pathways and stairways to help encourage donations to reduce maintenance backlog. The bill was introduced by Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK). Congressional Letters Enzi Signed Supporting Country of Origin Labeling – asked the Senate Appropriations Committee not to take action on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) until the Word Trade Organization (WTO) appeals process is exhausted. Letter was led with Senator Jon Tester (D-MT). Returning Authority to Wyoming Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) – asked Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack specific questions about when certain administrative authorities will be returned to the Wyoming Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Casper. Letter was led with Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). Supporting Franchise Business Models – criticized an agency order by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that treats franchisors as joint employers. Letter was led by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH). Companion Exemption Rule – expressed concerns about the Department of Labor’s rule that would require wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act to apply to certain companion care providers who provide personal care services. Letter … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=b44da6b3-54e9-4898-a413-93a3727571ef | Barrasso: Obamacares Increased Costs and Decreased Access to Care Continues to Harm Americans | 2014-11-19 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke about how millions of Americans are learning that their health care coverage under Obamacare will substantially increase for 2015 while access to care continues to decrease across the country. Excerpts of his remarks: This past Saturday, the open enrollment period for the Obamacare healthcare law opened in terms of the health exchanges. People who bought health insurance through Healthcare.gov, or through their states exchange, theyre finally allowed to see how much their insurance is going to cost next year. You know, things were pushed back beyond the election so people wouldnt be able to find out before the election what it was going to cost. So the Obama Administration had all this information for a while but they intentionally kept it secret until after Election Day. Well, now people get to see the prices, and many people across the country are absolutely in shock with the increased costs of the healthcare law. Millions of Americans are learning that their health insurance is going to cost them a lot more. And, as a matter of fact, when the exchanges opened November 15, front-page New York Times: Cost of Coverage Under Care Act Set To Increase. If you read the article, it shows that: The Obama administration on Friday unveiled data showing that many Americans with health insurance bought under the Affordable Care Act could face substantial price increases next year in some cases as much as 20 percent. Substantial price increases. Twenty percent. Now, for some people, its going to be even higher than that. The Wall Street Journal took a look at it, and they had a large story with a picture on Friday and the headline is: Consumers Still Confused Ahead of Health Care Sign-Ups. The article talks about a man named Bob Sorey, whos a real estate sales person in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. He had a plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield, and he says that his premiums are going up nearly 25 percent next year. Told the newspaper, he said, I jus… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141205223900/http://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/floor-statements?ContentRecord_id=1e4b9618-9d5e-43d5-89d1-1d2ae003f290 | Statement by Senator Mike Enzi on Marketplace Fairness Act | 2014-11-19 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | web.archive.org | legacy | Mr. President, I rise today to voice my continued support for enactment of the Marketplace Fairness Act this year. Last year the Senate passed this bill with a strong, bipartisan vote of 69 Members, and I believe that now is the time to get this issue done. I have been working on this sales tax fairness issue since joining the U.S. Senate in 1997 because as a former state legislator, mayor and small business owner, I believe it is important to level the playing field for all retailers – in-store, catalog, and online – so an outdated rule for sales tax collection does not adversely impact small businesses and Main Street retailers. Right now, thousands of local businesses are forced to do business at a competitive disadvantage because they have to collect sales and use taxes and remote sellers do not, which in some states can mean a 5 to 10% price advantage. We should not be subsidizing some taxpayers at the expense of others. All businesses and their retail sales should be treated equally. Additionally, sales taxes go directly to state and local governments, which brings in needed revenue for maintaining our schools, fixing our roads and supporting local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management crews. If Congress fails to let states collect tax on remote sales this year, we are implicitly blessing a situation where states will be forced to raise other taxes - such as income or property taxes - to offset the growing loss of sales tax revenue. Do we want this to happen? Now is the time for Congress to complete action on this issue by enacting the Marketplace Fairness Act this year, and today I want to spend a few minutes debunking some of the myths and allegations that have been raised against my bill. First, some opponents argue that the bill unfairly burdens on-line retailers by forcing them to comply with various sales tax rates across the country. In response, I would first note that the Marketplace Fairness Act includes a “small seller exception” set at $1 million in remote sales e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=24b71a70-381a-4de6-bbc6-4da0b07661e0 | Enzi votes to authorize Keystone pipeline | 2014-11-19 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | A majority of Senate Democrats defeated a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline Tuesday evening. The Senate voted 59-41 for the bill, but 60 votes were required for adoption. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., supported approval of the pipeline. “The Keystone XL Pipeline was right six years ago when the issue came up and it is right now. I’m hopeful when the new majority takes over the Senate will finally do the right thing and approve this project,” said Enzi. “In Wyoming we know the importance of energy projects. They create jobs and help keep energy prices affordable for our nation. This pipeline is an important and overdue step toward lessening our dependence on not-so-friendly countries for our energy needs.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=e871dd4f-7988-41d8-8c32-fa824a8e575d | Enzi calls on Congress to act on sales tax inequality | 2014-11-19 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., spoke on the Senate floor today calling on Congress to finally address the issue of sales tax fairness by passing the Marketplace Fairness Act. Enzi responded to the concerns and inaccurate claims of opponents of the legislation and highlighted how this states’ rights bill will level the playing field for all retailers – in-store, catalog, and online – so an outdated rule for sales tax collection does not adversely impact small businesses and Main Street retailers. Enzi’s full statement is included below. *** Marketplace Fairness Act Floor Statement U.S. Senator Michael B. Enzi November 19, 2014 “Mr. President, I rise today to voice my continued support for enactment of the Marketplace Fairness Act this year. Last year the Senate passed this bill with a strong, bipartisan vote of 69 Members, and I believe that now is the time to get this issue done. “I have been working on this sales tax fairness issue since joining the U.S. Senate in 1997 because as a former state legislator, mayor and small business owner, I believe it is important to level the playing field for all retailers – in-store, catalog, and online – so an outdated rule for sales tax collection does not adversely impact small businesses and Main Street retailers. “Right now, thousands of local businesses are forced to do business at a competitive disadvantage because they have to collect sales and use taxes and remote sellers do not, which in some states can mean a 5 to 10% price advantage. We should not be subsidizing some taxpayers at the expense of others. All businesses and their retail sales should be treated equally. “Additionally, sales taxes go directly to state and local governments, which brings in needed revenue for maintaining our schools, fixing our roads and supporting local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management crews. If Congress fails to let states collect tax on remote sales this year, we are implicitly blessing a situation where states will be forced to raise othe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=829002e0-de2f-4286-9429-09af8daa6a8a | GOP Senators Press Burwell on Recouping Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Failed State Exchanges | 2014-11-18 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON In a letter today, U.S. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and John Barrasso, M.D., (R-Wyoming) asked Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell to clarify the Departments position on recovering taxpayer dollars used to implement state-based exchanges (SBE) that have since failed. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), more than $1 billion was allocated to create state-based exchanges. After numerous failed exchanges, some states opted to join the federal exchange, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars in waste. Secretary Burwell testified before the Senate Finance Committee during her confirmation hearing that HHS would use the full extent of the law to get those funds back for the taxpayer. Months later, Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), testified at a House Oversight and Government Relations hearing that the recoupment of funds is a state matter. The full text of the letter is below: November 18, 2014 The Honorable Sylvia M. Burwell Secretary U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 330 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretary Burwell: We are writing to inquire about the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) position on taxpayers dollars used to implement state-based exchanges (SBE) under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Over $1 billion was allocated to build successful websites for SBEs, but that sum was not provided with effective oversight parameters. Website development issues and a general lack of usability have caused many states to seek a different avenue for website technology for the 2015 open enrollment period. With states scrambling to prepare for the November 15 start date, some have even opted to join the federal exchange via HealthCare.gov because of their broken systems. This equates to hu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=84400c56-6435-475a-8bae-20086f30c855 | Barrasso: The Time is Now for Keystone XL Jobs, Energy | 2014-11-18 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate about his support for todays vote on legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Barrasso called on the Senate to pass it and send it to President Obama immediately. Excerpts of his remarks: I come to the floor today to express my support for the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. This is bipartisan legislation. The House passed this bill with 31 Democrats voting for it. Last week, Senate Republicans welcomed the news that the outgoing Senate Majority Leader had finally decided to let the Senate vote on this legislation. And the vote is finally going to take place today. For years, House and Senate Republicans have been pushing legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. But until now, the outgoing Senate Majority Leader wouldnt even let the Senate vote on this measure. It was all part of the Majority Leaders efforts to protect the President and the Presidents agenda. The Majority Leader had hoped that the American people would forget about the Senate. He had hoped that theyd be satisfied with President Obamas job approval. Well, two weeks ago, the American people made it clear that they have not forgotten about the Senate. The American people made it clear that they are not satisfied with President Obama and his policies. Instead, the American people want the President to work with the Senate to enact bipartisan legislation to grow our economy and to create jobs. Now President Obama and Senate Democrats can do that today by supporting the bill that were approaching to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. This pipeline is going to create thousands of jobs right here at home. Its not just my view. Its the view of President Obamas own State Department. According to the State Department, the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline would support over 42,000 jobs. 42,000 jobs. Now, thats the reason why many of the nations largest labor unions support the construction and approval of the Keystone XL pipe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=389f4c3a-eff6-46ea-aed8-cac30d74ddaf | Disaster relief should help those most in need | 2014-11-18 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | When helping a community respond to a natural disaster, relief should be directed to those who need it the most. That was the message of U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., during a U.S. Senate Finance Taxation and IRS Oversight Subcommittee hearing held today examining current and proposed tax relief for areas affected by natural disasters. Recalling his time as a former mayor, Enzi spoke on the lessons he learned helping his hometown and surrounding communities recover from a variety of disasters. “I have always believed that responses to disasters should be guided and directed by those closest to the folks back home -- their elected officials on the local and state level,” said Enzi. “They are the ones who know best how to respond to a disaster in a way that is both supportive for those affected and mindful of our limited financial resources.” Enzi said that along with ensuring that corresponding tax benefits go to those who need it, most tax changes should also only exist for a limited period of time and should come with standards of accountability so expenses can be tracked and monitored both in how they are being used and their effectiveness. “A sound response requires that we balance on the one hand our limited government resources with the needs of the community. We strive to preserve this equilibrium to make sure that the government over time can respond equitably to those having suffered losses now or in the future, in a sustainable pattern,” said Enzi. Click here to watch a video from the hearing. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/save/https:/www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.NewsClips&ContentRecord_id=12FAC50E-DF83-AC82-F10D-90B68EFCFA8C | Barrasso re-elected chariman of GOP policy committee | 2014-11-14 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support final passage of the conference report to accompany H.R.2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=abdf22f5-822e-4d37-a82f-b2f5212b6183 | Barrasso Reelected Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee | 2014-11-13 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after he was reelected to serve as Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee: I am grateful that my colleagues have given me this opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Policy Committee. Our Republican majority of new and returning Senators will bring innovative ideas and fresh solutions to the challenges facing Americans. We will offer reforms that will help our party grow and our nation succeed. In the New Year, we will have the important responsibility of passing legislation and sending it to President Obama for his approval. Republicans will be focused on what the American people are focused on. We will present our ideas, fully debate them and pass bills that make it easier for people to find good jobs, quality healthcare, and affordable energy. We will also work to strengthen our national security and protect our homeland. It is our duty to reflect the will of voters and get the policy right. Barrasso is the 15th U.S. Senator, the first from Wyoming, to serve as Chairman of Senate Republican Policy Committee since its inception in 1947. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141113190814/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=a20dc365-b39d-38b5-5b41-42a4af283a81 | Barrasso Reelected Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee | 2014-11-13 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso Reelected Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee November 13, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after he was reelected to serve as Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee: “I am grateful that my colleagues have given me this opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Policy Committee. Our Republican majority of new and returning Senators will bring innovative ideas and fresh solutions to the challenges facing Americans. We will offer reforms that will help our party grow and our nation succeed. “In the New Year, we will have the important responsibility of passing legislation and sending it to President Obama for his approval. Republicans will be focused on what the American people are focused on. We will present our ideas, fully debate them and pass bills that make it easier for people to find good jobs, quality healthcare, and affordable energy. We will also work to strengthen our national security and protect our homeland. It is our duty to reflect the will of voters and get the policy right.” Barrasso is the 15th U.S. Senator, the first from Wyoming, to serve as Chairman of Senate Republican Policy Committee since its inception in 1947. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/video?ContentRecord_id=87c51bd4-a167-43cc-b02a-de246bea16fc | Touring Admiral Beverages | 2014-11-13 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | First opened in 1947 with only two types of soda and two full time employees, Admiral Beverages in Worland is a true Wyoming success story. They now employ 500 employees in Wyoming alone, along with producing and/or distributing Pepsi, Dr Pepper and MillerCoors products across eight states. Thanks to A.J. Jenness for showing Diana and I the bottling facility on October 20. It was interesting to see the state of the art bottling techniques they are using. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=4ab870e4-18fb-4606-8216-fa9b900d6257 | Barrasso Opposes Obamas One-sided Carbon Plan | 2014-11-12 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the Obama Administrations carbon emissions agreement with China: While this is a terrible deal for Americans, its a great deal for the Chinese government and the Chinese economy. This agreement forces Americans to drastically decrease our emissions immediately - yet allows China to let their emissions continue to rise for the next 16 years. Once again, this Administration is putting American workers and our economy at a tremendous disadvantage to the rest of the world. President Obamas and Secretary Kerrys focus on building their international legacy shouldnt be at the expense of the American people. After basking in applause on the world stage, the President and the Secretary should immediately come home and visit the communities that will be hardest hit by this unbalanced plan. They need to hear directly from people in energy producing communities who will lose their jobs and find it harder to put food on the table because of this deal. Republicans agree that we should make American energy as clean as we can, as fast as we can, without increasing electricity bills for hardworking Americans and costing thousands of jobs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=8b904865-8865-4fc6-9189-8be27ae6139d | House Unanimously Passes Teton County Courthouse Conveyance Bill | 2014-11-12 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Washington D.C.-Legislation to transfer the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse to Teton County has now passed both Houses of Congress and is headed to the White House for final signing. The Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Bill (S. 1934) returns the courthouse in Jackson back to the county and allows the federal court system to lease space to continue holding hearings in the building. U.S. Senator John Barrasso introduced the legislation in the Senate after the Teton County Commission requested the move in order to safeguard continuity of use for the county. After negotiations with the General Services Administration (GSA) and Commission members, the legislation passed the Senate and was sent on to the House. Today, after U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis ensured that the Senate bill would be passed by voice vote, the bill passed the House unanimously. It took an act of Congress to return this land to Wyoming hands, but Im glad we were able to ensure that Teton County would be able to continue to benefit from having the Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse as a resource for the community and the state, said Sen. Enzi. I thank Senator Barrasso, Rep. Lummis, and all those involved for their leadership on this issue. Restoring this land to Teton County was the right thing to do. Todays vote is great news for Teton County, the people of Wyoming and others who rely on the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse as an important public meeting place, said Sen. Barrasso. This agreement would not have been possible without the efforts of Teton County, especially Chairman Phibbs, and the GSA. Id also like to thank Representative Lummis for her leadership and help in getting this bill across the finish line. I look forward to it being signed into law soon so we can finally secure the future of the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse. The Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse in Jackson is on land that was given to the federal government free of charge and Senator Barrassos bill enables the return transfer of the land back to the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141112191342/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=7039fa4b-9d0b-2bf2-e146-0d034d37120c | Barrasso Opposes Obama's One-sided Carbon Plan | 2014-11-12 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso Opposes Obama’s One-sided Carbon Plan “While this is a terrible deal for Americans, it’s a great deal for the Chinese government and the Chinese economy.” November 12, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s carbon emissions agreement with China: “While this is a terrible deal for Americans, it’s a great deal for the Chinese government and the Chinese economy. This agreement forces Americans to drastically decrease our emissions immediately - yet allows China to let their emissions continue to rise for the next 16 years. “Once again, this Administration is putting American workers and our economy at a tremendous disadvantage to the rest of the world. President Obama’s and Secretary Kerry’s focus on building their international legacy shouldn’t be at the expense of the American people. “After basking in applause on the world stage, the President and the Secretary should immediately come home and visit the communities that will be hardest hit by this unbalanced plan. They need to hear directly from people in energy producing communities who will lose their jobs and find it harder to put food on the table because of this deal. “Republicans agree that we should make American energy as clean as we can, as fast as we can, without increasing electricity bills for hardworking Americans and costing thousands of jobs.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141113190816/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=7d7f2eac-cd58-d708-bb1f-5c1cc78d69fc | House Unanimously Passes Teton County Courthouse Conveyance Bill | 2014-11-12 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | House Unanimously Passes Teton County Courthouse Conveyance Bill The legislation goes to the President’s desk for signing. November 12, 2014 Washington D.C.-Legislation to transfer the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse to Teton County has now passed both Houses of Congress and is headed to the White House for final signing. The Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Bill (S. 1934) returns the courthouse in Jackson back to the county and allows the federal court system to lease space to continue holding hearings in the building. U.S. Senator John Barrasso introduced the legislation in the Senate after the Teton County Commission requested the move in order to safeguard continuity of use for the county. After negotiations with the General Services Administration (GSA) and Commission members, the legislation passed the Senate and was sent on to the House. Today, after U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis ensured that the Senate bill would be passed by voice vote, the bill passed the House unanimously. “It took an act of Congress to return this land to Wyoming hands, but I’m glad we were able to ensure that Teton County would be able to continue to benefit from having the Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse as a resource for the community and the state,” said Sen. Enzi. “I thank Senator Barrasso, Rep. Lummis, and all those involved for their leadership on this issue. Restoring this land to Teton County was the right thing to do.” “Today’s vote is great news for Teton County, the people of Wyoming and others who rely on the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse as an important public meeting place,” said Sen. Barrasso. “This agreement would not have been possible without the efforts of Teton County, especially Chairman Phibbs, and the GSA. I’d also like to thank Representative Lummis for her leadership and help in getting this bill across the finish line. I look forward to it being signed into law soon so we can finally secure the future of the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse.” “The Clifford P. Hansen Courthous… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=99aa2f31-06f8-42c9-8ec9-fd388bff93fa | Veterans protect the rights and freedoms that make us Americans | 2014-11-10 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Take the time to thank veterans for their willingness to serve. That was the message of U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and his wife Diana as they join our nation in paying tribute to America’s veterans. The Enzi’s issued the following statement to commemorate this special day. “Each year on Veterans Day we take a moment to reflect upon the blessings we have received as citizens of this great nation. One of our greatest gifts – our American way of life – comes to us from the words of our Founding Fathers and the actions of our veterans. Without them both we would have never been able to experience the rights and freedoms that make us Americans. “Our Founding Fathers knew what a difficult and dangerous path they had taken with their decision to establish the United States of America. They knew that their future – and ours – would forever rest in the ability of those brave Americans who would be called upon to defend us from our enemies and keep us safe from harm. “Down through the years our veterans have established a proud legacy with their service. Their mission to keep our country strong and free has taken them all over the world. Now the torch of freedom that our veterans have so proudly carried has been passed to a new generation of heroes – those who currently serve in our military. What our Founding Fathers wrote in proud, bold terms continues to be protected and defended by our veterans so it will be available to current and future generations of Americans. “That’s why this is a good day to thank all the veterans you know for their willingness to serve. Because of them we have grown and prospered as a nation – and we will continue to do so. We join with the people of Wyoming and all Americans in expressing our great pride in all those who serve – or have served – in our armed forces. God bless them and their families.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=7dec7849-7bf6-409d-b8d8-f9a45be1e63f | Enzi thankful to all who take part in electoral process | 2014-11-05 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is pleased he will start his fourth term in January in a Senate majority, but he commended all who have made sacrifices trying to improve how our country is governed. “I commend everyone who takes the time to help our country make important decisions on leadership at every level- local, state and federal. I especially commend all those who have the courage to put their name on a ballot. It takes real courage to make your ideas and yourself open to intense public scrutiny. I appreciate the passion of the candidates and their supporters no matter how they finish because we all want to make the world a better place, even if we may disagree on how to achieve that goal. “I was so pleased to see people in other states saying the same thing I believe Wyoming people have been saying for a long time. They want a functional Senate. They want people who care more about governing than staying in government. They are sending representatives to Washington and state halls who have promised to send back some of the power and freedoms that have been taken. “The people of Wyoming have given me their confidence once again and I will not only work hard, but I will continue to work smart to continue to earn their support.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141105191443/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=ee5ecf93-cdfa-99c8-8efc-5c62ae12e61f | Barrasso Statement on Republican Senate Majority | 2014-11-04 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso Statement on Republican Senate Majority “Americans expect us to govern – and that’s what we are going to do.” November 4, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement on the American people’s decision to elect a Republican Senate Majority: “Americans supported Republicans today because they want Washington to end the gridlock and start solving problems. After years of delay, obstruction and partisan political stunts, the Senate is about to finally function again. This election has been good for our country and good for the American people. Americans expect us to govern – and that’s what we are going to do. “In the new year, Senate Republicans will take immediate action on jobs, energy, healthcare, trade and national security. We will pass important bills and send them to President Obama to make consequential decisions. The President has two years left in office to finally deliver the change people so desperately want in our country. A Republican Congress will ensure that Washington starts leading on issues impacting families, workers and small businesses across America.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141114192303/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.NewsClips&ContentRecord_id=b0a9e120-db73-8b3f-011c-27ae2998b82a | Congressional delegation: Farmers, ranchers right to distrust the EPA | 2014-11-01 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressional delegation: Farmers, ranchers right to distrust the EPA November 1, 2014 Casper Star Tribune: Congressional delegation: Farmers, ranchers right to distrust the EPA November 01, 2014 11:45 am By: Sens. Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Rep. Cynthia Lummis Environmental Protection Agency officials want to put a good face on their recently proposed water rule that would give the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers virtually unlimited regulatory authority over state and local waters. We recently read an opinion piece from a deputy assistant administrator in this very publication ("Clean water proposal aims to help farmers," Oct. 21) who sought to convince people that this EPA proposal is harmless. The fact is, the EPA under this administration is following a pattern of saying a proposal has very limited effects when it really has far reaching and potentially devastating impacts, especially to states’ rights and family businesses. Even if the EPA doesn’t intend to obstruct farming and ranching, this proposal opens the door for it and other federal regulators to do just that. Federal agencies under this Administration have operated under the assumption that the only way to do their job is to have absolute power over everything, regardless of what local government and those closest to the problem have done to address an issue. They would have us believe that Washington knows best and we should trust them implicitly. Instead of giving even more power to the EPA, we believe we should protect and reinforce states’ and private land owners’ jurisdiction over their water and land. After all, the EPA’s record of extreme actions and excessive regulation shows that we cannot trust it to act responsibly. The EPA has been in the business of putting coal out of business. It has fought our state’s regional haze plan that was developed with input from all stakeholders. It has sought the power to garnish private citizens’ wages without first obtaining a court order. It has even interjected itself into long-established t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.OpinionEditorials&ContentRecord_id=004C8EA6-DD55-E7EA-2385-397D88994EC2 | The Only Way to Break Washington Gridlock: A Republican Senate | 2014-10-28 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Barrasso on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support final passage of the conference report to accompany H.R.2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=6c449cea-4e7c-4b3f-b4c3-2980c38f5f7d | Barrasso Statement on Judge Clarence Brimmer | 2014-10-24 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | CASPER, WY Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Judge Clarence Brimmer: Bobbi and I join all of Wyoming in mourning the passing of perhaps the greatest federal jurist our state has known - Judge Clarence Brimmer. Judge Brimmer is a giant. If you knew Bud, giant isn't the first word that comes to mind. But for those who watched him in the courtroom, studied his consequential opinions, knew the impact he has had on Wyoming and the West, that is exactly what he was. No other federal judge in Wyoming history was more respected for his tenacity, intellect, and wit than Judge Brimmer. It was a reputation that rewarded all of us, like the orchids he loved to grow, so gracefully through decades of service. Bud's passing is a tremendous loss to our state. However, his opinions will continue to shape our land and our legal system for generations to come, and all of us will live freer and better for them. We extend our sincere condolences to his children Geraldine, Andrew, Philip and Liz and their families. You have so much of which to be proud. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141026184535/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=a83172b2-a4f8-8bbf-6add-3b9bea2f343f | Barrasso Statement on Judge Clarence Brimmer | 2014-10-24 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso Statement on Judge Clarence Brimmer October 24, 2014 CASPER, WY – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Judge Clarence Brimmer: “Bobbi and I join all of Wyoming in mourning the passing of perhaps the greatest federal jurist our state has known - Judge Clarence Brimmer. “Judge Brimmer is a giant. If you knew Bud, giant isn't the first word that comes to mind. But for those who watched him in the courtroom, studied his consequential opinions, knew the impact he has had on Wyoming and the West, that is exactly what he was. No other federal judge in Wyoming history was more respected for his tenacity, intellect, and wit than Judge Brimmer. It was a reputation that rewarded all of us, like the orchids he loved to grow, so gracefully through decades of service. “Bud's passing is a tremendous loss to our state. However, his opinions will continue to shape our land and our legal system for generations to come, and all of us will live freer and better for them. “We extend our sincere condolences to his children – Geraldine, Andrew, Philip and Liz —and their families. You have so much of which to be proud.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=2c0afa97-e0a8-4c04-8c3e-d5f51f11644e | Enzi statement on passing of Judge Clarence Brimmer | 2014-10-24 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. District Court Judge Clarence Brimmer. “Diana and I were so saddened to hear about the passing of Judge Brimmer. He will be missed. He has been a joy to visit and learn from. I have always appreciated his knowledge of the law and the way he blended that with common sense, able to get to the heart of the matter. He made some decisions in court cases involving the federal government and Gillette while I was mayor that made a difference for our community. He kept working, all the while helping to make Wyoming and our country a better place. “Diana and I send our thoughts and prayers to Judge Brimmer’s family and to all the people who knew him and appreciate the wonderful person he was.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141024000304/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=70d359d3-c01c-f0ad-3d60-07df29046e81 | Obama Administration is Intentionally Misleading Americans on Proposed Water Rule | 2014-10-23 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Obama Administration is Intentionally Misleading Americans on Proposed Water Rule Senators respond to Administration’s biased campaign to downplay negative impacts proposed rule will have on jobs, the economy and private landowners. October 23, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member David Vitter (R-LA) led a group of 24 senators in calling out the Obama Administration for intentionally misleading Americans about the negative impacts of the proposed “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. With few exceptions, this proposed rule would give the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) virtually unlimited regulatory authority over all state and local waters, no matter how remote or isolated such waters may be from truly navigable waters. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy (SBA) recently reported this rule will result in a “direct and potentially costly impact on small businesses.” In a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, the senators outline and respond to some of the Administration’s misleading talking points about the rule. “Undoubtedly, there is a disconnect between regulatory reality and the Administration’s utopian view of the proposed ‘waters of the United States’ rule. We believe this reflects the EPA’s and the Corps’ refusal to listen to the thousands of Americans who have asked that the proposed rule be immediately withdrawn. Indeed, there have been several examples of bias against the proposed rule’s critics. For the record, we note here the ways in which the Administration has manipulated this rulemaking in ways that appear to be designed to prejudge the outcome:,” the Senators wrote. The Senators respond in detail to: • The Obama Administration claims that the proposed “Waters of the United States” rule responds to prior requests… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=5b3c33b2-99ce-4c65-9cde-44ed2fb5f2d8 | Obama Administration is Intentionally Misleading Americans on Proposed Water Rule | 2014-10-17 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member David Vitter (R-LA) led a group of 24 senators in calling out the Obama Administration for intentionally misleading Americans about the negative impacts of the proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. With few exceptions, this proposed rule would give the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) virtually unlimited regulatory authority over all state and local waters, no matter how remote or isolated such waters may be from truly navigable waters. The Small Business Administrations Office of Advocacy (SBA) recently reported this rule will result in a direct and potentially costly impact on small businesses. In a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, the senators outline and respond to some of the Administrations misleading talking points about the rule. Undoubtedly, there is a disconnect between regulatory reality and the Administrations utopian view of the proposed waters of the United States rule. We believe this reflects the EPAs and the Corps refusal to listen to the thousands of Americans who have asked that the proposed rule be immediately withdrawn. Indeed, there have been several examples of bias against the proposed rules critics. For the record, we note here the ways in which the Administration has manipulated this rulemaking in ways that appear to be designed to prejudge the outcome:, the Senators wrote. The Senators respond in detail to: The Obama Administration claims that the proposed Waters of the United States rule responds to prior requests for a Clean Water Act rulemaking. The Obama Administration insinuating that opposition to the proposed rule is equivalent to opposition to clean water. EPAs attempt to delegitimize questions and concerns surrounding the proposed rule. EPA and the Corps blatant misrepresentation of t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=8c6311f3-2f26-4d5f-814f-d3617169b326 | Barrasso: Americans Deserve an Experienced Surgeon General | 2014-10-16 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) called on President Obama to withdraw Dr. Vivek Murthys nomination to serve as U.S. Surgeon General and nominate a more qualified medical professional to serve in this position. Americans are justifiably worried about the spread of Ebola and concerned that it could reach their families. In the middle of growing uncertainty, President Obama and his team need to do everything possible to give the American people more confidence that their government is working effectively to prevent any more people from contracting this deadly virus. Now more than ever, our Nation needs to have an experienced and effective Surgeon General to help coordinate the governments Ebola strategy. It has been clear for almost a year that the Presidents nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy is not the right person for this consequential job. His nomination has stalled in the Senate for months because members from both sides of the aisle are concerned that Dr. Murthy is primarily known for his advocacy for gun control and his fundraising capabilities on behalf of the President. These qualifications will not solve the wide range of public health problems currently facing Americans. It is now time for President Obama to immediately withdraw Dr. Murthys nomination and promptly nominate an experienced professional who can help prevent the spread of Ebola and tackle other serious health challenges. Americans deserve a Surgeon General who has substantial experience in managing complex crises and delivering patient care. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141017003359/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=04a170d1-e457-529c-0612-3c92dc8cfe2c | Barrasso: Americans Deserve an Experienced Surgeon General | 2014-10-16 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso: Americans Deserve an Experienced Surgeon General Calls on President Obama to Withdraw Murthy Nomination October 16, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) called on President Obama to withdraw Dr. Vivek Murthy’s nomination to serve as U.S. Surgeon General and nominate a more qualified medical professional to serve in this position. “Americans are justifiably worried about the spread of Ebola and concerned that it could reach their families. In the middle of growing uncertainty, President Obama and his team need to do everything possible to give the American people more confidence that their government is working effectively to prevent any more people from contracting this deadly virus. “Now more than ever, our Nation needs to have an experienced and effective Surgeon General to help coordinate the government’s Ebola strategy. It has been clear for almost a year that the President’s nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy is not the right person for this consequential job. His nomination has stalled in the Senate for months because members from both sides of the aisle are concerned that Dr. Murthy is primarily known for his advocacy for gun control and his fundraising capabilities on behalf of the President. These ‘qualifications’ will not solve the wide range of public health problems currently facing Americans. “It is now time for President Obama to immediately withdraw Dr. Murthy’s nomination and promptly nominate an experienced professional who can help prevent the spread of Ebola and tackle other serious health challenges. Americans deserve a Surgeon General who has substantial experience in managing complex crises and delivering patient care.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20141024000055/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.NewsClips&ContentRecord_id=39a0d122-e495-7a82-3ed5-94259e21c580 | Barrasso Visits Highland Park | 2014-10-15 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso Visits Highland Park October 15, 2014 Sheridan Media: Barrasso Visits Highland Park By Pat Blair on Wed 10/15/2014 05:22pm Senator John Barrasso visited Sheridan's Highland Park Elementary this week in honor of the school being named one of Wyoming's newest Blue Ribbon Schools, and the fourth school in Sheridan to earn that honor. In a talk to students and faculty Wednesday morning, the U.S. Senator said several Sheridan people have served in the U.S. Senate. He told students that any of them could one day be a senator, or could in fact be elected president. In an interview with Sheridan Media reporter Pat Blair before his talk to the students, the senator praised the Sheridan school system. He extended that praise to include the entire Sheridan community and a community to commit to education and young people. He added the opportunities for education continue with the Hathaway Scholarship that allows students to continue through college. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=481c0893-a6fc-4368-8f4f-e37e609c04d7 | Enzi accepting applications to fill spring 2015 page position | 2014-10-15 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is encouraging Wyoming juniors in high school to apply to be a Senate page for the spring session in Washington, DC. There are a total of 30 page positions in the United States Senate each session and the deadline for spring applications is Wednesday, November 5. “I am fortunate to have the opportunity to sponsor a young adult from Wyoming to serve in one of these positions,” Enzi said. “The page program allows students to have a front row seat during debates in the U.S. Senate and will provide experiences that participants will carry with them for the rest of their lives.” Page duties consist primarily of delivering correspondence and legislative material at the Capitol. Other duties include preparing the Senate chamber for sessions and carrying bills and amendments to the appropriate people on the Senate floor. Pages attend classes at the Senate Page School from 6:15 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. and then work until 4:00 p.m. or until the Senate adjourns for the day. The Senate Page School provides a rigorous academic course of studies and the necessary requisites for a junior year course of study. Spring page eligibility is limited to juniors in high school who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Pages live in Webster Hall located near the Capitol and receive a stipend to cover the cost of the residence. Breakfast and dinner are provided each day. The spring session runs from January 20, 2015 – June 5, 2015. The application and additional information can be found by going to www.enzi.senate.gov. Further questions can be directed to Dianne Kirkbride in Senator Enzi’s Cheyenne office at 307-772-2477 or Dianne_Kirkbride@enzi.senate.gov. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=feaa3e30-39fe-409a-a629-0c2e2de0c131 | Spring internship opportunities for Senator Enzis office | 2014-10-08 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is encouraging college students and graduates to apply for an internship in his Washington, D.C. office this spring. The deadline for applications is November 6. The internship offers experience in the direct operations of our nation’s government. Interns have the ability to network, develop job skills and gain knowledge to further their education and future career choices, according to Enzi. “An internship in my office is rich with opportunity and provides students with firsthand knowledge and experience,” Enzi said. “Interns are an important part of the office. They also have the chance to meet some remarkable people, work on projects and experience the dynamic of living in Washington, D.C.” Typical intern duties include giving Wyoming constituents Capitol tours and conducting research for legislative aides, in addition to administrative and clerical tasks. Interns also have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and lectures and observe floor proceedings. Senator Enzi provides a monthly stipend of $1,600 for his interns and many colleges typically offer school credit for internship programs. Senator Enzi encourages candidates to look into specific programs provided by their schools and take full advantage of their time in his office. The spring internship for 2015 runs from January 12 to May 22. Priority is given to students and graduates from Wyoming, or those studying in Wyoming, who have achieved at least a sophomore status at an accredited university or college. Individuals interested in an internship with Senator Enzi’s office should apply online at www.enzi.senate.gov. Select the “Students” tab and click on “Internship Information.” For additional information, contact Enzi’s Internship Coordinator Alec Hinojosa at (202) 224-3424 or at intern_coordinator@enzi.senate.gov. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/the-enzi-insider?ContentRecord_id=6575f69d-0d97-43fb-aec7-63f5f69b0a1c | The Enzi Insider September | 2014-10-03 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Enzi sponsored or cosponsored: Small Airport Regulation Relief Act – would ensure that smaller airports can continue to receive FAA Airport Improvement Program funds for important safety enhancements, efficiency improvements, facility upgrades and other air service infrastructure projects. The Small Airport Regulation Relief Act, S. 2848, was introduced by Senator Mike Enzi. Stopping Automatic Re-enrollment of Beneficiaries for Health Insurance Exchange Plans with Increased Costs - would put a hold on automatic reenrollment for more costly exchange plans from 2014 to 2015, ensuring that adequate information is available for enrollees about their options and health insurance costs. The Health Care Consumer Choices Preservation Act, S. 2801, was introduced by Senator Mike Enzi. Reduce Influx of Alien Minors Crossing Border– would reduce the influx of unaccompanied alien minors crossing the southern border. S. 2743. The Protecting Children and America’s Homeland Act was introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). National Labor Relations Reform Act – would reform the National Labor Relations Board by ending partisan advocacy, rein in the general counsel and encourage timely decision-making. The National Labor Relations Reform Act, S. 2814, is led by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Passed the National Bison Day Resolution – on September 17th the Senate passed S.Res 543, which designates November 1, 2014 as National Bison Day. The measure was introduced by Senator Mike Enzi. National Character Counts Week Resolution – would designate the week of October 19, 2014 as “National Character Counts Week.” The resolution calls the nation's attention to the benefits of good character and character education, with the hope that children across the nation will participate in character building activities in their schools. S. Res 272 is led by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Small Business Saturday Resolution – would designate November 29, 2014 as Small Business Sa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=F6B94E1B-D307-41BF-009F-5A318D5C8FAB | Barrasso Statement on Anniversary of Launch of Obamacare Exchange | 2014-10-01 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Barrasso on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support final passage of the conference report to accompany H.R.2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=b227fcd6-397e-4fd9-978a-4cfdf9cb231d | Barrasso Statement on Anniversary of Launch of Obamacare Exchange | 2014-10-01 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the launch of the Obamacare exchange: Senate Democrats and President Obama like to pretend that the majority of Obamacares failures surrounded the disastrous launch of the website a year ago today. The reality is that the $2 billion website fiasco was the tip of the iceberg of Obamacare problems. Since the exchange launched, millions of Americans have seen their coverage canceled, their premiums skyrocket, their insurance denied by health care providers, and their freedoms eroded because of Obamacare. Families should now brace themselves for 2015 when their premiums will get even more expensive and their provider networks will get even smaller. Its telling that Democrats and Washington bureaucrats have used every trick possible to hide these negative side effects until after the 2014 elections. Theres a reason why the law remains unpopular and thats because its not working like the President promised it would. If Republicans control the Senate next year, we will do everything we can to help people who have been hurt by the law, lower costs and improve care for all Americans. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=0b33456c-9c9c-463e-b8c2-3b075033abf5 | Wyden, Barrasso: Forest Service Photo Rule Must Not Trample First Amendment Rights | 2014-09-30 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today called for the immediate withdrawal of a misguided U.S. Forest Service rule, which would require permits and fees potentially up to $1,500 from reporters and bloggers who take photographs or videos in wilderness areas. In a joint letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Wyden and Barrasso wrote that the proposed rule clearly violates the Constitutions First Amendment protections for press freedom. The proposed directive is a direct violation of American First Amendment rights and likely unconstitutional, the senators wrote. This creates a serious litigation risk for the Forest Service, while providing no clear benefits for wilderness management. Furthermore, the creation of a potentially expensive and burdensome permitting process for those who wish to document the beauty of natural places runs directly counter to the spirit of the Wilderness Act. It is especially galling that the agency would propose these rules on the 50th anniversary of that landmark law. These lands are meant to be enjoyed by all Americans, not kept from them, Wyden and Barrasso wrote. The ability to photograph, experience and learn about these places should not be unduly restricted. The full letter is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=c6c34d76-9075-47d4-b657-16e6101af6e5 | WY Delegation Announces Service Academy Information Session in Sheridan | 2014-09-30 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | CHEYENNE U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis invite junior high and high school students and their parents to attend a service academy information session in Sheridan on October 11, 2014. The information session has been organized to help students, their parents and youth influencers across Wyoming better understand the nomination and appointment process. Representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy and Wyoming congressional offices will be on hand to reveal the opportunities at our nations military service academies (Air Force, West Point, Naval, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine) and the two-pronged process for application and nomination to these universities. Service academy listening session will occur at the following time and location: Saturday, October 11th 11:00 am 1:00 pm MT Edward A. Whitney Academic Center Room W153 Sheridan College 3059 Coffeen Ave. Sheridan, WY 82801 For more information and to RSVP, please call Senator Barrassos Cheyenne office at (307) 772-2451. Additionally, information on Congressional nominations and academy applications may be found on the delegations websites: www.enzi.senate.gov/ www.barrasso.senate.gov/ www.lummis.house.gov ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=84e690b1-8521-49f0-a83c-7a71764d90ea | Delegation compliments award-winning schools in Powell, Cody and Sheridan | 2014-09-30 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | The U.S. Department of Education has chosen three Wyoming schools, one each in Powell, Sheridan and Cody, as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2014. Wyoming’s Congressional delegation praised Southside Elementary School in Powell, Highland Park Elementary in Sheridan and Glenn Livingston Elementary School in Cody. U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., said the hard work, dedication to learning and innovative approach to education in these schools is shared in schools throughout the state and the delegation is pleased these northern Wyoming elementary schools have been nationally recognized. U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan has invited two representatives from every Blue Ribbon school for a Nov. 10 and 11 recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Blue Ribbon Schools award honors schools which have achieved high levels of performance or made significant improvements in closing the achievement gaps among student subgroups. More information about the Blue Ribbon program can be obtained at: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2014/index.html. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=a0a9c3ed-17af-47fb-837b-84ca45e7c1c9 | Barrasso on Fox News Sunday: Discusses ISIS, Syria, Iraq and Holder | 2014-09-29 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) appeared on Fox News Sunday this morning to talk about American and international efforts to combat the terrorist group ISIS in Syria and Iraq. He also said that the Senate should not confirm a new Attorney General during a lame-duck session of Congress.Below are key excerpts of the interview: On Congressional Authority: Well, I think the president has an obligation to call us back tomorrow to start this debate. We have been adjourned now until after the elections, this is the earliest Congress has adjourned in over 50 years. I don't think Harry Reid wants this debate or the vote. I think we have an obligation, the Prime Minister of Britain called the British Parliament back. No member of Congress should be left off the hook. The Constitution is clear, Article I, Section 8, powers vetted in Congress to declare war. If you go back to the founding documents of this nation, the decision of going to war was to be made by people closest to the ground, the elected officials, to make those decisions. I think that the public deserves it, they should be demanding it. The president is putting together an international coalition. It's time to put the coalition together at home as well. On Arming and Training Syrian Rebels: Absolutely. I've been calling for the support of the Syrian rebels for years. I met with a number of them in Germany a couple years ago. I don't know how many of them are still alive. So, I absolutely want to do that. We need to do it all. I believe that the president is right when he calls to degrade and destroy ISIS, the bombing will only go so far to degrade, but will not destroy. So yes, arm the Kurds, help the Iraqi army, help with training the Syrians, but you have to face reality here. Over the next year, the best they can do with vetting and training, equipping, is to get you to about 5,000 members of the Free Syrian Army against a bloodthirsty group of over thirty thousand, two thousand with European passportsanother 100 with American passports.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=ab45bf83-65ad-4df3-8e70-1b5a0d429d0c | At energy rally in Gillette, Enzi calls on community supported by coal to give support to coal | 2014-09-29 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | At an affordable energy rally in Gillette on Thursday, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., called on folks to speak out against the outdated myths that portray coal as a bad energy source for America. “The problem with myths is that they go around the world twice while the truth is getting its tennis shoes on. And so we’ve got to be a part of the truth squad and get that straightened out. It’s a huge job. We need your help on it. Talk to your friends, your neighbors, your relatives, especially in other states,” Enzi said. Enzi said Gillette is the energy capital of the nation and he emphasized that when it comes to keeping energy prices from rising and supporting manufacturing jobs at home, America needs to support all of its affordable energy, including coal. “As the cost of power goes up, manufacturing leaves this country. It is essential for almost everything we touch that there be some form of energy used to create it. As (anti-energy policies) drive those prices of energy up, we are driving businesses overseas. The president just wants to pass a law that they can’t go overseas. That’s not the answer. Make it beneficial for them to be in the United States and we won’t have a problem,” Enzi said. “The president says that jobs are important. But what he says and what he does are a lot different, because he hinders jobs at every turn. His regulations are putting us in a hole.” http://www.gillettechamber.com/events/Affordable-Energy-Rally-4176/details | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=807b8feb-0f81-4cec-8450-ad80fa51b16f | Senators target rural call completion issues | 2014-09-26 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -- All Americans should have access to reliable telephone service. Unfortunately, chronic call completion issues exist for too many rural American families and businesses, affecting commerce, public safety, and even connecting with family and friends. To address this issue, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., and a group of western and rural serving senators sent a letter to the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today asking the commission to take the necessary steps to address call completion issues. The senators urged the FCC to complete its work on an order it approved unanimously in October 2013 to address and better identify the call completion problem. Since that time, the commission solicited comments and feedback on the order, but has not followed through to complete the process since the comment period ended on February 28. The senators noted that, Americans in rural areas will continue to experience subpar service without the commissions commitment to move the order forward. Call completion issues range from calls that are extremely poor in quality, to frequently dropped calls, to calls that simply do not complete. The eight Republican senators who also co-signed the letter include: John Thune, R-S.D., Pat Roberts, R-Kan., James Inhofe, R-Okla., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., John Boozman, R-Ark., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Deb Fischer, R-Neb. Click here to read the full letter. -end- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=99bed43a-85d5-41a1-92cc-5ea57b6152aa | Senators target rural call completion issues | 2014-09-26 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | All Americans should have access to reliable telephone service. Unfortunately, chronic call completion issues exist for too many rural American families and businesses, affecting commerce, public safety, and even connecting with family and friends. To address this issue, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., and a group of western and rural serving senators sent a letter to the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today asking the commission to take the necessary steps to address call completion issues. The senators urged the FCC to complete its work on an order it approved unanimously in October 2013 to address and better identify the call completion problem. Since that time, the commission solicited comments and feedback on the order, but has not followed through to complete the process since the comment period ended on February 28. The senators noted that, “Americans in rural areas will continue to experience subpar service without the commission’s commitment to move the order forward.” Call completion issues range from calls that are extremely poor in quality, to frequently dropped calls, to calls that simply do not complete. The eight Republican senators who also co-signed the letter include: John Thune, R-S.D., Pat Roberts, R-Kan., James Inhofe, R-Okla., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., John Boozman, R-Ark., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Deb Fischer, R-Neb. Click here to read the full letter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=0d319d07-69ac-4f2b-ab24-3fbf572438cf | Enzi statement on Eric Holder resignation | 2014-09-25 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., issued the following statement today following the announcement that Attorney General Eric Holder will resign in the coming months. “I’ve always expressed my concerns with Eric Holder being the attorney general. I did not support his confirmation in 2009 and have repeatedly called on him to resign due to his willingness to obstruct everyone, even Congress, when questioned about controversial decisions he has made. “The Department of Justice is supposed to be the chief law enforcement entity of government, not a shield from transparency and accountability. Hopefully Eric Holder leaving his post will lead the way for needed changes at the department that will help restore America’s faith in the notion that no one is above the law, even those in government.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=A0111437-B63F-B708-49B1-3A29CC94E011 | Delegation response to reinstatement of federal management of wolves | 2014-09-24 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Barrasso on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support final passage of the conference report to accompany H.R.2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=f6e58e5e-0452-42c6-a8ba-22e02e2232c9 | Delegation response to reinstatement of federal management of wolves | 2014-09-24 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. A recent decision by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. will reinstate protections for the gray wolf in Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act. The decision came after Wyomings state wolf management plan was challenged by environmental groups. Wyomings congressional delegation, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, and U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, were disappointed by parts of the ruling but encouraged by Wyomings decision to keep fighting to manage its own wildlife. Ever since the federal government decided to reintroduce wolves into Wyoming, our state has had to fight for the right to manage these predators which are regularly a problem for outfitters, ranchers and game populations, said Enzi. This isnt a new issue. Its gone back and forth for decades. I trust Wyoming wildlife managers over environmental groups and Washington judges for how to best manage our states wildlife. Those closest to the problem have a better understanding of how to manage it, and Id encourage those who think wolves need more federal protections to spend a day in the field with ranchers and outfitters to see the impact of wolves up close and personal. Wyoming is in the best position to manage the wolf, not Washington, said Barrasso. Wyoming has honored its commitment and put together a solid and working plan to protect the states wolf population. I made that clear to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today. I support the Governors efforts to address issues raised by the court, and look forward to working with the State to finally resolve this issue once and for all. Wyoming has a winning record on species management, including the wolf even after it was foisted upon Wyoming by the federal government," said Rep. Lummis. This record speaks volumes about the expertise and trustworthiness of Wyomings wildlife management and shows that there is no justification for the doubt that a Washington judge and animal rights groups have in Wyoming. The people who live in these places see and u… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=beaa82b0-3f20-450e-aef2-ff1b77bb65c3 | Delegation response to reinstatement of federal management of wolves | 2014-09-24 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | A recent decision by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. will reinstate protections for the gray wolf in Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act. The decision came after Wyoming’s state wolf management plan was challenged by environmental groups. Wyoming’s congressional delegation, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, and U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, were disappointed by parts of the ruling but encouraged by Wyoming’s decision to keep fighting to manage its own wildlife. “Ever since the federal government decided to reintroduce wolves into Wyoming, our state has had to fight for the right to manage these predators which are regularly a problem for outfitters, ranchers and game populations,” said Enzi. “This isn’t a new issue. It’s gone back and forth for decades. I trust Wyoming wildlife managers over environmental groups and Washington judges for how to best manage our state’s wildlife. Those closest to the problem have a better understanding of how to manage it, and I’d encourage those who think wolves need more federal protections to spend a day in the field with ranchers and outfitters to see the impact of wolves up close and personal.” “Wyoming is in the best position to manage the wolf, not Washington,” said Barrasso. “Wyoming has honored its commitment and put together a solid and working plan to protect the state’s wolf population. I made that clear to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today. I support the Governor’s efforts to address issues raised by the court, and look forward to working with the State to finally resolve this issue once and for all.” “Wyoming has a winning record on species management, including the wolf even after it was foisted upon Wyoming by the federal government," said Rep. Lummis. “This record speaks volumes about the expertise and trustworthiness of Wyoming’s wildlife management and shows that there is no justification for the doubt that a Washington judge and animal rights groups have in Wyoming. The people who live in these places see and unde… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=ed3a411b-7120-4854-8bd9-72d71d84f478 | The Best Jobs Creating Bill Youve Never Heard Of | 2014-09-23 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | While travelling around Wyoming this August, I heard a recurring question from constituents, “When is Congress going to do something to help those without a job get back on their feet?”. Apparently good news doesn’t deserve good press. A jobs bill that I worked on for over a decade passed the Senate 95 to 3. This is very bipartisan and a very important bill that will help fill the hundreds of thousands of good jobs that are still open across the country because of a lack of folks with the skill set needed to perform those jobs. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law by the president at the end of July. It will transform the sometimes bureaucratic federal job training system into a streamlined program that can help many more people by teaching them the skills needed to succeed. Through its job training programs, WIOA will help improve our currently stagnant economy and foster an economic environment for private sector job creation. If it works as it should, then hundreds of thousands of people will be able to move into available jobs that are vacant because folks don’t have the right skills. Local businesses will finally be able to find workers in their communities who have the particular skill sets they need to grow and expand their businesses. The job training programs that are included in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act are what will help get our economy going again. But it doesn’t just add programs. The bill is designed to eliminate 15 programs identified as ineffective or duplicative and 21 federal mandates on state and local workforce boards. It will also provide stronger accountability for taxpayer dollars by applying common performance measures for all programs with a focus on employment outcomes and employer satisfaction with trained workers. This law also gives authority back to state governments and equips them with tools to help small businesses. It provides governors and state workforce directors with what they told us they needed — flexibility to use m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=120926e9-6579-48ae-bb17-9354495d71aa | Enzi rejects catch-all lump spending deal | 2014-09-19 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | The U.S. Senate Thursday night followed the House’s passage of a continuing resolution that will fund the government through December 11. The price tag is at a rate of $1.1 trillion annually and includes authorization for the training and arming of certain rebels in Syria in hopes they will fight against the terrorist organization ISIS. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. voted against the bill. “Less than a full day on the Senate floor. Spending beyond budget caps. Authorizations for our military to arm and train Syrian rebels, but no amendments, no meaningful debate. One vote. Take it or leave it. I’m not going to take it,” said Enzi. “This is not how Congress was designed to work. It’s not how it should work. It’s not how it could work. These catch-all spending bills with no opportunities for amendments are part of the reason we have a country deep in debt and a Congress with an approval rating lower than root canals or colonoscopies.” Enzi continues to advocate for separate authorization and appropriation for the twelve areas of government. He has introduced biennial budget legislation that would force the federal government to budget over a two-year period, instead of the one-year window as it does now, giving Congress more time to scrutinize spending and eliminate duplication and waste. Enzi said the situation with ISIS in the Middle East is far too complex and important to stuff into an appropriations bill at the last minute. “ISIS has killed Americans in a brutal fashion and seeks to do us maximum harm. We need to destroy this group, but I still have concerns about how it’s done and think individual members of Congress should be able to offer their ideas not only for discussion, but actual votes,” Enzi said. Congress is set to go out of session this week until after the November elections. Enzi plans to spend the time in Wyoming visiting different businesses, attending civic events and meeting with individual Wyoming constituents. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=d4a4a4d3-3b0d-436c-bb69-7c0c72e9d773 | Barrasso Calls Out Obama Administration for 6 Years of Keystone XL Obstruction | 2014-09-18 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) delivered the following remarks at a press conference marking the sixth anniversary of TransCanadas original application for a presidential permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline: Excerpts of his remarks: First of all, I want to thank Senator Hoeven for his forceful, determined leadership on this project. It has always been bipartisan. You take a look at the number of people supporting itthis is bipartisan commitment to the jobs, to the energy that the American people want. Think about itits about energy security, economic growth. It is good for the country, it brings in additional tax revenue and makes us less dependent on energy from foreign sources. So here we are today, were in session for a total of what, two weeks, of a total of three months if you take a look August 1st all the way until election daytalking three months of timeand were in session two weeks. Yet Harry Reid will not allow a vote on this important thing. John had said, whats going on here? We know whats going on. President Obama and Harry Reid are held hostage by environmental extremists who do not want to vote on this piece of legislation. Thats whats really going on here. This is all about funding of the Democratic Party by liberal groups who are opposed to American energy production and American energy opportunities. And thats what were dealing with. Right now, today. It has been six years. Over a year and a half ago I asked President Obama during our lunch, when will we know about the Keystone XL Pipeline, and he said by the end of this calendar year. That was the year 2013. Were now in year 2014, and thats coming to an end, and still no vote on the Senate floor. Thats absolutely wrong. The American people know what they want. They want jobs, they want energy, they want action, were not getting it, we dont have the accountability that we need from this Administration and from this Majority Leader. If were fortunate enough to find ourselves in the Majority, what your… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=95e2836b-d925-426b-9ee7-f134499bf5c3 | Transition key to any changes in energy tax policy | 2014-09-17 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | If Congress were to suddenly change tax policy so homeowners could no longer deduct from their taxes the interest they pay on their mortgages, it would create major financial problems for a lot of people. Though this is not something that he sees happening, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., used this example at a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing today on the energy tax code, to illustrate what would happen to oil and gas companies if, as some have proposed, Congress were to suddenly take away tax deductions important to them. “If we were to eliminate some of these things (deductions) overnight, we would create a real cash flow problem in the United States,” Enzi said. Well-thought-out, incremental changes with time built in for people and companies to adjust to the new policies is essential to any tax reform, according to Enzi, who worked as an accountant before being elected. Enzi said oil and gas development is as important as development of renewable energy and when discussing the alteration of energy tax policy for different sectors, great care needs to be made to ensure different deductions are being compared accurately. “One of the tax increases the Administration wants is changing the deductibility of intangible drilling and development costs…this is more comparable to amortization and depreciation so the loss of this deduction for producers would reduce their available capital immensely,” Enzi said. Enzi believes this could mean less energy production, less energy and higher energy prices for everyone. Enzi and other members of the Finance Committee heard from representatives of the oil and gas industry, renewable energy sector, academics and others. To access testimony and video from the hearing click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=0485E179-9550-CBB3-EA8C-650CB9D5732E | Barrasso: GAO Report Confirms Healthcare.Gov Remains a Headache | 2014-09-16 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Barrasso on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support final passage of the conference report to accompany H.R.2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=08c01058-a22b-4214-80b5-44a51bac35a5 | Barrasso: Devastating Obamacare Side Effects Continue to Hurt Americans | 2014-09-16 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) outlined how the Presidents health care law is leading to higher premiums, less access to care and lower take-home pay for people across the country. Excerpts of his remarks: I come to the floor today, as Republicans have come to the floor week after week, ever since the president's health care law was passed. Now, I have many concerns about the way this health care law is impacting families in my home state of Wyoming as well as families all across the country. In one state after another, people are feeling the devastating side effects of the health care law. President Obama says Democrats who voted for the health care law should, as he said forcefully defend and be proud of the law. I heard earlier today that Kaiser Family Foundation and their report being quoted what they said is that premiums have gone up on average $3,500 from 2009 for family workplace coverage, plus the deductibles are higher. So premiums are up $3,500 since 2009 for family workplace coverage and the deductibles are higher, higher money paid out of pocket. The President of the United States said they would go down by $2,500 per family. Nancy Pelosi said they would go down for everyone. She was Speaker of the House. She was the one who said, first you have to pass it before you get to find out what's in it. Americans have found out what's in it, and they don't like it. People do not like what they see with the president's health care law. It continues to be very unpopular. So I ask, is the president really proud that families all across the country are suffering because of his health care law and the many dangerous side effects that they're now having to live with? Let's look around the country a little bit and see what the new headlines are bringing and there are new headlines every day. In Virginia, a television station in Charlottesville, WVIR they reported on what's happening there. Last Wednesday they had a report that said nearly a quarter million Virginians wi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=f81c8202-6709-44b1-8d8c-6c874ab4cce1 | Udall, Barrasso Hail Senate Passage of Bill to Streamline BLM Energy Permits | 2014-09-16 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Sens. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-WY) announced that the Senate passed their bipartisan bill to extend a pilot program that has helped the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) balance complex demands, including oil and gas permitting and environmental management, in New Mexico, Wyoming and other parts of the West. The BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014, which passed the Senate by unanimous consent, permanently extends a pilot program from the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that was designed to help the agency deal with a backlog of permit applications while balancing other duties. The program, which also established a dedicated fund, has helped streamline operations in BLM field offices in Farmington and Carlsbad, N.M., and Rawlins and Buffalo, WY, among others. This is a great step forward for our BLM offices in Carlsbad and Farmington to ensure they will have the necessary resources to balance the complex demands of oil and gas permitting and environmental management," Udall said. Oil and gas production is critical to New Mexicos economy and for our childrens education, and I thank Senator Barrasso, Senator Heinrich, and all of our cosponsors on both sides of the aisle for their commitment to keeping this program going. I am hopeful the House will act quickly to give the BLM and industry the certainty they need to produce for New Mexico. Todays vote is great news for Wyoming and other Rocky Mountain states who want to decrease permitting backlogs and increase oil and gas production on federal lands, said Barrasso. Thanks to Senator Tom Udall and our bipartisan group of cosponsors for teaming up to help advance this critical legislation. Our bill will give local BLM offices the resources they desperately need to ensure oil and gas permits are processed in a timely manner. Now its time for the House to act so we can get this bill signed into law as soon as possible. Funding for the pilot program is set to expire in 2015. The senators' bill permanently reauthorizes the Permi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140918194101/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=09f4980e-aff9-65c3-f522-de1a2d2286a7 | Udall, Barrasso Hail Senate Passage of Bill to Streamline BLM Energy Permits | 2014-09-16 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Udall, Barrasso Hail Senate Passage of Bill to Streamline BLM Energy Permits September 16, 2014 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-WY) announced that the Senate passed their bipartisan bill to extend a pilot program that has helped the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) balance complex demands, including oil and gas permitting and environmental management, in New Mexico, Wyoming and other parts of the West. The BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act of 2014, which passed the Senate by unanimous consent, permanently extends a pilot program from the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that was designed to help the agency deal with a backlog of permit applications while balancing other duties. The program, which also established a dedicated fund, has helped streamline operations in BLM field offices in Farmington and Carlsbad, N.M., and Rawlins and Buffalo, WY, among others. “This is a great step forward for our BLM offices in Carlsbad and Farmington to ensure they will have the necessary resources to balance the complex demands of oil and gas permitting and environmental management," Udall said. “Oil and gas production is critical to New Mexico’s economy and for our children’s education, and I thank Senator Barrasso, Senator Heinrich, and all of our cosponsors on both sides of the aisle for their commitment to keeping this program going. I am hopeful the House will act quickly to give the BLM and industry the certainty they need to produce for New Mexico.” “Today’s vote is great news for Wyoming and other Rocky Mountain states who want to decrease permitting backlogs and increase oil and gas production on federal lands,” said Barrasso. “Thanks to Senator Tom Udall and our bipartisan group of cosponsors for teaming up to help advance this critical legislation. Our bill will give local BLM offices the resources they desperately need to ensure oil and gas permits are processed in a timely manner. Now it’s time for the House to act so we can get this bill signed into law as soon as possi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=c849015d-462d-4473-93ff-da3431e177d9 | If youre going to complain, you better have solutions | 2014-09-16 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Congress is getting ready to vote on another short-term continuing resolution to fund the government for a few more weeks. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., said it is time to stop this Band-Aid and bailing wire approach to budgeting that has become the norm. He presented his Penny Plan and biennial budgeting bill as realistic common-sense solutions to help put the government’s fiscal house in order and end deficit spending. Enzi emphasized that Congress should stop deal-making and start legislating to bring America’s budget process into the 21st century and guarantee a more secure future for the generations to come. “Sometimes as lawmakers we seem to act as if this problem is too big to solve, but it’s not. Understanding how to reach and maintain financial health is not rocket science. It merely requires exercising common sense and commitment,” said Enzi. A simple and straightforward way to put our country back on the right fiscal path, the Penny Plan would cut a single penny from every dollar the federal government spends, balancing the budget in just three years and then capping spending at a reasonable level. Over a 10-year budget window, the bill would cut spending by about $7.6 trillion. “The Penny Plan steers us away from some of the controversy and political traps we’ve seen for spending reductions,” said Enzi. “At the onset, it does not identify the specific cuts that are necessary to achieve the one percent reduction in savings. Instead, such decisions are left for us to make. Its beauty is it puts a broad plan into action.” Similar to how the Wyoming Legislature works, Enzi’s biennial budget bill would force the federal government to budget over a two-year period, instead of the one-year window as it does now, giving Congress more time to scrutinize spending and eliminate duplication and waste. “We obviously don’t have time to look through the budget. We keep doing continuing resolutions and then we do an omnibus bill. We’re supposed to do those through 12 separate bills,” said Enzi. “Twelve separ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/speeches?ContentRecord_id=e2c68a52-290c-4fb3-ad5c-fcc099ed4ace | Statement of Senator Michael B. Enzi On the Penny Plan and Biennial Appropriations | 2014-09-16 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Mr. President, as we consider this continuing resolution to fund the federal government in fiscal year 2015 and debate how best to respond to escalating violence in the Middle East, I rise to voice concern about our nation’s spending and debt. At last count our country was more than $17 trillion in debt, and that number increases every single day. For fiscal year 2014, we expect to pay $231 billion in interest, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). And with our pattern of unsustainable spending, in 10 years we could pay close to $800 billion in interest. That’s more to our creditors than we currently spend on national defense. Our future interest payments will be even higher if interest rates go up more than CBO has predicted. The interest we pay on our debt doesn’t buy anything. A large portion of it just pays other countries for loaning us money. The federal government consistently spends billions more than it takes in, and CBO reported in August that if current laws remain unchanged, growing budget deficits over the long-term will push the debt even higher. Yet today, we are considering legislation to continue discretionary funding on autopilot. The continuing resolution funds federal programs through December 11, 2014, at the current annual rate of $1.012 Trillion. The legislation does nothing to address the CBO projection that our ratio of public debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will reach 74 percent by the end of this fiscal year – twice that of just 7 years ago and higher than any year since 1950. We are doing nothing to reverse CBO’s projection that in 25 years, federal debt held by our constituents will exceed 100 percent of GDP. The CBO notes that this trend, which I view as perilous, cannot “be sustained indefinitely.” I ask my Senate colleagues, what would happen if we as individuals adopted the same spending habits held by the government? I can tell you, with little doubt that over the long-term we’d face bankruptcy. And that’s just the point. Sometimes it seems we have our h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=fd05060d-7ab2-4ced-b15c-2885cb4c9d34 | Enzi, Barrasso Join Senators in Introducing Bill to Stop EPA from Garnishing Americans Wages | 2014-09-15 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., joined Senators Mike Johanns (R-Neb) and John Thune (R-S.D.) today in introducing a bill to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from garnishing Americans wages without a court order. Enzi and Barrasso sent a letter on July 10th along with Senator David Vitter (R-LA) to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy calling on the agency to withdraw its direct final rule on administrative wage garnishment. On July 16th, the EPA formally withdrew its direct rule. The Johanns-Thune legislation will make sure the EPA cannot continue to pursue wage garnishment unless it receives a court order. This Administration has aggressively looked for every opportunity to expand its reach into our lives and pocketbooks, said Enzi. Executive power should have limits and requiring a federal agency to get a court order before garnishing Americans wages should be a no-brainer. The EPA can already fine individuals thousands of dollars for simply building a pond on their own landas we learned in the case of Uinta County resident Andy Johnson, said Barrasso. Now, in order to cover these excessive fines, the EPA is planning to go around the courts to force your employers to garnish your wages. This outrageous overreach must be stopped in its tracks. Our legislation will prevent the EPA from having this unprecedented authority that only hurts Americans who are trying to provide for their families. In addition to Senators Johanns, Thune, Enzi and Barrasso, Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) are original cosponsors of the bill. The Johanns-Thune legislation specifically states EPA must receive a court order before taking any wage garnishment actions established by the 1996 Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA). The 1996 law gave federal agencies the authority to garnish up to 15 percent of a workers wages to pay debts owed to the federal government. Given the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=3b5feb02-09ee-4849-a436-e98324280d92 | Enzi urges all senators to get on board with 2-year budget bill | 2014-09-15 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is continuing his quest to put America on a biennial budget. He drafted a letter seeking the support of every U.S. Senator for S. 625, the Biennial Appropriations Act. The bill would allow for each of the 12 appropriation bills to be taken up over a two-year period, with the more controversial bills taken up in a non-election year and the less controversial bills taken up in an election year. The defense appropriations bill would be taken up each year. This would allow Congress to scrutinize spending details and eliminate duplication and waste, according to Enzi. “In less than a month, the new federal fiscal year begins, yet we have not passed a single appropriation bill for the 2015 fiscal year. Our answer: another short-term continuing resolution. This is not the way the government should operate, nor does it meet the expectations of those who sent us to Washington to represent them,” Enzi wrote. Both parties have recognized the value of biennial budgeting, including Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush who endorsed the idea. Click here to read a copy of the letter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=55fd4e77-dcfc-42d5-8157-0a9e11363e13 | Enzi, Barrasso Join Senators in Introducing Bill to Stop EPA from Garnishing Americans Wages | 2014-09-15 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., joined Senators Mike Johanns (R-Neb) and John Thune (R-S.D.) today in introducing a bill to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from garnishing Americans’ wages without a court order. Enzi and Barrasso sent a letter on July 10th along with Senator David Vitter (R-LA) to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy calling on the agency to withdraw its direct final rule on administrative wage garnishment. On July 16th, the EPA formally withdrew its direct rule. The Johanns-Thune legislation will make sure the EPA cannot continue to pursue wage garnishment unless it receives a court order. “This Administration has aggressively looked for every opportunity to expand its reach into our lives and pocketbooks,” said Enzi. “Executive power should have limits and requiring a federal agency to get a court order before garnishing Americans’ wages should be a no-brainer.” “The EPA can already fine individuals thousands of dollars for simply building a pond on their own land—as we learned in the case of Uinta County resident Andy Johnson,” said Barrasso. “Now, in order to cover these excessive fines, the EPA is planning to go around the courts to force your employers to garnish your wages. This outrageous overreach must be stopped in its tracks. Our legislation will prevent the EPA from having this unprecedented authority that only hurts Americans who are trying to provide for their families.” In addition to Senators Johanns, Thune, Enzi and Barrasso, Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) are original cosponsors of the bill. The Johanns-Thune legislation specifically states EPA must receive a court order before taking any wage garnishment actions established by the 1996 Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA). The 1996 law gave federal agencies the authority to garnish up to 15 percent of a worker’s wages to pay debts owed to the federal government. Given the aggre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=03E7D9F1-0A67-C4EA-A098-D9CBE0573879 | Senators Collins and Barrasso write to DOE IG on FERC enforcement process | 2014-09-12 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Barrasso on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support final passage of the conference report to accompany H.R.2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=6008c748-4fb5-442d-9d2f-7aaf02768839 | Barrasso Statement on Sherwood-Randall Nomination to be Deputy Secretary of Energy | 2014-09-11 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee business meeting after voting in favor of the nomination of Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. The Committee voted to approve the nomination of Dr. Sherwood-Randall by voice vote. Excerpts of Senator Barrassos Statement: Thank you very much. Madame Chair. As you know, I did support the nomination of Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. I believe the Department of Energy can use someone with her experience and her knowledge of Ukraine, Russia, and Eastern Europe. Over the course of her career, Dr. Sherwood-Randall has written extensively on these countries. She has also served in prominent roles at the Department of Defense and on the National Security Staff where she set policy related to these countries. If confirmed, she *would makeas her first order of businessthe timely approval of liquid natural gas exports. To date, the Department of Energy has given final approval to only two LNG export terminals. The second of which was approved yesterday. Meanwhile, over 30 other projects await approval. The Obama Administrations failure to permit LNG exports in a timely manner is nothing short of malpractice. Americas allies and strategic partners are imploring the Administration to signal that American LNG will be available for purchase in the near future. Our allies want alternatives to Russian natural gas. They want alternatives so they can stop funding a regime that threatens their freedom and the freedom of their neighbors. But the Obama Administration continues to delay. It continues to delay even though study after study show that American LNG exports would create thousands of jobs across the country; and reduce our nations trade deficit. It continues to delay even though Russias President, Vladimir Putin, is escalating the crisis in Eastern Europe. Yesterday, it was reported that Russia has reduced natural gas … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140911235556/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=fd1dc89a-9b88-f7b0-7448-b4ab710fac38 | Barrasso Statement on Sherwood-Randall Nomination to be Deputy Secretary of Energy | 2014-09-11 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso Statement on Sherwood-Randall Nomination to be Deputy Secretary of Energy “If confirmed, Dr. Sherwood-Randall should use her knowledge of Eastern Europe and Russia and work with the White House to expedite LNG exports. She should work to ensure the Administration doesn’t turn LNG exports into the next Keystone.” September 11, 2014 Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee business meeting after voting in favor of the nomination of Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. The Committee voted to approve the nomination of Dr. Sherwood-Randall by voice vote. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso’s Statement: “Thank you very much. Madame Chair. “As you know, I did support the nomination of Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. “I believe the Department of Energy can use someone with her experience and her knowledge of Ukraine, Russia, and Eastern Europe. “Over the course of her career, Dr. Sherwood-Randall has written extensively on these countries. “She has also served in prominent roles at the Department of Defense and on the National Security Staff where she set policy related to these countries. “If confirmed, she *would make—as her first order of business—the timely approval of liquid natural gas exports. “To date, the Department of Energy has given final approval to only two LNG export terminals. The second of which was approved yesterday. “Meanwhile, over 30 other projects await approval. “The Obama Administration’s failure to permit LNG exports in a timely manner is nothing short of malpractice. “America’s allies and strategic partners are imploring the Administration to signal that American LNG will be available for purchase in the near future. “Our allies want alternatives to Russian natural gas. “They want alternatives so they can stop funding a regime that threatens their… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140912001850/http://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/floor-statements?ContentRecord_id=96fb30a9-f2f4-45c9-9174-b6dd95f5417e | Statement by Senator Mike Enzi on Constitutional Amendment Relating to Contributions and Expenditures in Elections | 2014-09-11 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | web.archive.org | legacy | I rise today to discuss a recent Senate vote which wages an unprecedented attack on a fundamental American freedom. The framers of our Constitution were clear when they stated in the Bill of Rights…”Congress shall make no law…..prohibiting the free exercise of speech.” However, this week, the Senate Majority has sought to undermine this fundamental freedom by offering a constitutional amendment to give Congress more control over the free speech rights of Americans. I opposed moving forward with this amendment because political speech is essential to the American way of life. Our nation was founded on those who openly criticized the monarch and argued for a better form of government. All branches of our government rely on the ability for Americans to passionately defend their interests. Additionally, when we elect candidates for office we the electorate rely on open dialog about why he or she ought to serve a particular community or state. Political speech is exactly the type of expression the founders sought to protect when they adopted the Bill of Rights – however, this proposal completely forgets about that freedom. Giving the federal government the ability to regulate what we say is flat out dangerous. What is a reasonable limitation on political speech? The sponsors of this proposal can’t answer that and it’s reckless to assume that federal courts will determine the correct answer. What concerns me the most is where does this regulation stop? The answer is not clear and at the very end of the day this constitutional amendment limits the way in which Americans can voice their concerns about their elected officials. With all that the Senate needs to accomplish it’s an embarrassment that the Majority Leader would bring this up now, not allow amendments and expect this institution to forget about the very freedoms our founders sought to protect when they drafted our federal constitution. I yield the floor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=14ddeb20-d35c-423a-bd34-c71d39c2be85 | Enzi, Barrasso join call for 60-Day extension for public comment on EPA greenhouse gas rule | 2014-09-11 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., joined a bipartisan group of 53 senators this week in calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy to provide a 60-day extension for the public comment period on EPA’s proposed rule to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. The effort is led by Senators Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D. The senators expressed that because the proposal is incredibly complex and broad in scope and would impact electric generation, use, and costs throughout the country, an additional 60 days is needed to provide more time for all stakeholders to fully review it and offer comments. In their letter to the EPA, the senators wrote, “This extension is critical to ensure that state regulatory agencies and other stakeholders have adequate time to fully analyze and comment on the proposal. It is also important to note that the challenge is not only one of commenting on the complexity and sweeping scope of the rule, but also providing an opportunity to digest more than 600 supporting documents released by EPA in support of this proposal.” In May, Enzi and Barrasso joined a similar effort by Fischer and Heitkamp to request the EPA grant at least 120 days for public comment on its new proposal on existing power plants. While the 120-day public comment period was granted, the senators heard immediately from a variety of parties in their states, including utilities, state regulators, regional generation and transmission organizations, and many more. These parties made it known that the rule is more difficult to analyze and assess than they had initially expected. Additionally, some of the issues posed by the new rule require discussions and collaboration with a variety of state, regional, and national officials to provide accurate and complete comments on the feasibility of the rule and options. The senators believe that the level of complexity of the proposal, volume of technical documents released, amount of coor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=8d7f7f10-63b5-4ca9-afc5-17e14f80f9f2 | Enzi statement on 13th anniversary of 9/11 | 2014-09-11 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | As America remembers and reflects on the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., commented on the importance of remembering all our nation’s heroes, past and present, who make our country safer and stronger. We must continue to value the sacrifices and challenges they overcame to protect the freedoms that make our country great. Enzi issued the following statement in observation of this solemn anniversary. “Today we remember the events of September 11 and honor the memory of all those who lost their lives during those terrorist attacks. In the end, what was supposed to divide us in fear instead brought us together as one, more strongly committed to the principles and values that made us the United States of America. “We remember in a special way the police, firefighters, emergency responders and all who lost their lives trying to come to the aid of others that day. They will never be forgotten. Their memory now serves to inspire the next generation of those who have dedicated their lives to keeping our families safe and secure by taking on the challenges of a difficult and very dangerous profession. “We are also reminded of the great debt we will always owe our veterans and all those who currently serve in our armed forces at outposts and military bases all over the world. They are our first line of defense. Ever vigilant and constantly on the watch, they stand ready to respond to any threat from those who would try to harm our American way of life. “We remember them and all our nation’s heroes today. Their love for our nation was so strong that they were willing to make any sacrifice or endure any hardship to keep our nation strong and free. They took on the greatest challenge there is – making the world a better place – and they succeeded. For that and so much more they will always be in our thoughts and prayers.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=ae936c30-dee3-45a9-acb0-53818de3313e | Enzi pleased Senate majoritys attempt to weaken Bill of Rights fails | 2014-09-11 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | The U.S. Senate majority failed in its bid to advance a proposal that U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., criticized as a brazen attempt to rewrite the First Amendment and censor Americans’ free speech rights. “The Senate majority is attempting to censor political speech by rewriting the First Amendment. Their proposed amendment is designed to give Congress blanket authority to define what political speech qualifies as acceptable or not. Protecting the right of every American to speak their mind shouldn’t be a partisan issue,” Enzi said. Sixty votes were needed in order to pass Senate Joint Resolution 19. The vote was 54-42. Ultimately, 67 votes would be required to pass the resolution on to the House. “What is a reasonable limitation on political speech? The sponsors of this proposal can’t answer that and it’s reckless to assume that federal courts will determine the correct answer. What concerns me the most is where does this regulation stop? The answer is not clear and at the very end of the day this constitutional amendment limits the way in which Americans can voice their concerns about their elected officials,” Enzi said. “It’s an embarrassment that the majority leader would bring this up now, not allow amendments and expect this institution to forget about the very freedoms our founders sought to protect when they drafted our Constitution.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140911235637/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=cbbd1857-01f5-3484-d7af-fb759f2e6dbe | Barrasso Discusses Republican Solutions to Help Americans | 2014-09-10 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso Discusses Republican Solutions to Help Americans Highlights GOP Jobs, Energy, & Health Care Ideas September 10, 2014 Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke about Republican efforts to help Americans find good jobs, strengthen our energy security, improve our health care, and cut Washington red tape. Excerpts of his remarks: “The Senate is debating a plan, a plan by which Washington Democrats seek to restrict first amendment rights of American citizens, part of the Constitution. “Under this proposal, certain people would no longer enjoy the same right to free speech, and the same right to express themselves. “I believe this amendment is a terrible idea, and it really has no chance of becoming law. “Majority Leader Reid wants the vote anyway. “He thinks that this outrageous amendment that he dreamed up will somehow help Democrats win elections this November. “The Majority Leader has come to the floor repeatedly to criticize, and to demonize, American citizens who don’t share his views. “It’s nothing but political grandstanding and showboating. “Now President Obama was on ‘Meet the Press’ last Sunday. “The president talked about what’s going on in Washington, the president said that ‘people want to get stuff done.’ “That’s what he says the American people want from their representatives here in Congress. “So if the American people want us to get stuff done, why are the Democrats in the Senate so determined to do nothing? “Why are they wasting time on political show votes? “Why are they not allowing amendments and debate on important bills? “Why are they blocking legislation that has passed the House of Representatives – with bipartisan support – and is right now sitting on Senator Reid’s desk waiting for a vote? “Our nation faces great challenges, many Americans are hurting. “Republicans have solutions that will create jobs while strengthening our energy security, improving our health care, and cutting government re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140911235639/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=c793fffe-c777-5086-50d8-e1beefe39db9 | Senate Passes Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse Conveyance Bill | 2014-09-10 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Senate Passes Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse Conveyance Bill Transfer of U.S. Courthouse to Teton County is one step closer. September 10, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC – Transfer of the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse to Teton County is one step closer after the U.S. Senate unanimously endorsed a federal conveyance bill sponsored by U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi, both R-Wyo., late Tuesday. The Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Bill (S. 1934) returns the courthouse back to the county and allows the federal court system to lease space to continue holding hearings in the building. Barrasso introduced the legislation after the Teton County Commission requested the move in order to safeguard continuity of use for the county. After negotiations with the General Services Administration (GSA) and Commission members, the legislation moved forward. “I’m really pleased we were able to team up with the Commission. We are one step closer to keeping the Clifford P. Hansen Courthouse open to the public and continuing to serve Wyoming as an important meeting place for federal and state hearings,” said Barrasso. “This bill will also help maintain the vital relationship that already exists between Teton County and the U.S. District Court in Wyoming. Chairman Phibbs and his colleagues did a heck of a job sticking with it and helping us reach an agreement.” "This is exciting news for our community,” said Hank Phibbs, Chairman of the Teton County Commissioners. “Ensuring that this courtroom will be in public ownership and available to meet our current and ever expanding needs is important. We thank Senator Barrasso and his staff for their hard work." Background: In 1986 the Board of County Commissioners of Teton County conveyed a parcel of land to the federal government as part of an agreement between Teton County and the Wyoming Federal Court for the construction of a United States District Court in Jackson. The conveyance was made without any payment for the land as the commissioners felt that the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.SecondOpinions&ContentRecord_id=C669D4E2-D07A-7391-2072-2FA318E11080 | Barrasso: Obamacare Continues to Get Worse | 2014-09-09 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | Barrasso on Passage of National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding his vote to support final passage of the conference report to accompany H.R.2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Learn More | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140904235854/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.OpinionEditorials&ContentRecord_id=8c831e17-0ad1-effe-887c-95f97aa4b15d | Barrasso: Six Threats Bigger Than Climate Change | 2014-08-29 | 2014 | 2014-08 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso: Six Threats Bigger Than Climate Change “The greatest threat to Americans "right now" is not climate change. The greatest threat is people with the intent and capacity to do us harm—and the president's failure to lead the fight against them." August 29, 2014 August 29, 2014 Secretary of State John Kerry said during his January 2013 confirmation hearings that he would be a "passionate advocate" on climate-change issues, and he's living up to that promise. In a speech this month in Hawaii, Mr. Kerry called climate change "the biggest challenge of all that we face right now." Not 10, 20 or 100 years from now—right now. If only Mr. Kerry were right. Unfortunately, America faces much bigger immediate challenges and threats than climate change. Our enemies around the world are intent on harming us—right now. America's secretary of state should worry more about them and less about the Earth's temperature decades from now. Here's a list of a few challenges, all of which pose a greater threat to the world than climate change. It might help the president and his colleagues understand why Mr. Obama's foreign-policy approval rating is about 36%, according to an August poll by Gallup. • Iraq is a greater challenge than climate change. While the president now likes to pretend that he didn't force a total withdrawal of U.S. troops, Americans remember his 2008 campaign promise to do exactly that. When the U.S. leaves a vacuum, others will fill it. The barbaric Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, or ISIS, is trying to build a base of operations in Iraq and Syria from which to attack the U.S. and its allies. The recent beheading of American journalist James Foley showed how serious ISIS is about "drowning" our nation in blood, as the group said in the video of the murder posted on YouTube. • Afghanistan. The administration says it still intends to pull out the remaining 30,000 troops by the end of 2016. If it does, the country will quickly become a terrorist haven once again. As with Iraq, the timetable seems to b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=4bf257ba-af3c-4a3d-ad35-175019138458 | Barrasso Statement on Obama Backdoor International Climate Change Pact Scheme | 2014-08-27 | 2014 | 2014-08 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement in response to the news that the Obama Administration intends to go around Congress to pursue a new international climate change agreement: For someone who lectures so much about income inequality, its the height of hypocrisy that the President is pursuing climate pacts that will increase poverty and put more Americans out of work. Once again, the President is trying to go around Congress and ignore Americans who cannot afford more expensive, extreme energy regulations. Its time for the President to finally listen to Americans who are completely opposed to job crushing international climate agreements in any form. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=a793a866-13a2-4ddc-8857-bc6284d13bcb | Barrasso, Alexander: Americans Deserve to See New, Accurate Obamacare Enrollment Data | 2014-08-27 | 2014 | 2014-08 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) called on the Obama Administration to provide Congress and the American people with new and accurate information about the number of people who are enrolled in Obamacare exchange coverage. The administration has not released information on exchange enrollment to the public since May. In their letter to the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Marilyn Tavenner, the senators request a detailed breakdown of the age of the individuals who enrolled in the Obamacare exchange, what type of plans they enrolled in, who paid and did not pay their premiums, and which individuals have cancelled coverage. The letter also highlights recent investigations that call into question the accuracy of the enrollment figures trumpeted by the Administration this past May. Since the last enrollment report issued by CMS, numerous investigations raise questions about the accuracy of the enrollment figures trumpeted by the Administration in May. For example, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General found that the marketplace could not resolve 2.6 million out of 2.9 million inconsistencies because the eligibility system created by your agency was not fully operationalWith the next open enrollment period set to begin on November 15, 2014, it is imperative that CMS provide Congress and the public with accurate information about the number of people who are enrolled in exchange coverage as well as the number of people who have cancelled coverage, the senators wrote. Full text of the letter below: August 27, 2014 The Honorable Marilyn Tavenner Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Dear Administrator Tavenner, We are writing to ask that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) update Congress and the public regarding enrollment in the health insurance exchanges. The… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140829002006/http://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=f2a34aeb-0e2c-78b9-ab06-ddd30a860b5f | Barrasso Statement on Obama Backdoor International Climate Change Pact Scheme | 2014-08-27 | 2014 | 2014-08 | Republican | House | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | web.archive.org | legacy | Barrasso Statement on Obama Backdoor International Climate Change Pact Scheme August 27, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement in response to the news that the Obama Administration intends to go around Congress to pursue a new international climate change agreement: “For someone who lectures so much about income inequality, it’s the height of hypocrisy that the President is pursuing climate pacts that will increase poverty and put more Americans out of work. Once again, the President is trying to go around Congress and ignore Americans who cannot afford more expensive, extreme energy regulations. It’s time for the President to finally listen to Americans who are completely opposed to job crushing international climate agreements in any form.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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