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| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-statement-extension-comment-period-natural-asset-companies | Hageman Statement on Extension of Comment Period for Natural Asset Companies | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an extension of the public comment period for Natural Asset Companies (NACs) and provided additional information on these proposed NACs. In response to this extension, Rep. Harriet Hageman stated “The SEC tried to quickly sneak NACs past Congress and the American public. Thirty-one members of the House of Representatives joined me in a letter demanding a longer public comment period than the ridiculous 21 days originally provided. I am happy to report that today the SEC quietly published an order extending the deadline for comments on the proposed NAC rule. The order issued by the SEC sets forth additional information and addresses concerns regarding how NACs would operate and areas of inquiry. A link to the SEC’s order can be found here - I encourage all of you to weigh in on this potentially devastating effort to securitize our national heritage lands and private property rights! | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-join-bill-to-hold-the-atf-accountable/ | Barrasso, Lummis Join Bill to Hold the ATF Accountable | 2023-12-20 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the ATF Accountability Act of 2023 to provide transparency at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for gun owners and manufacturers across America. The ATF engages in a secretive classification review process where the agency makes decisions about whether a particular firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act. Decisions and justification for decisions are often only made available to manufacturers in private correspondence. This causes uncertainty for both gun-owning Americans and firearm manufacturers, especially in combination with the ATF’s refusal to make public rules regarding classification final. “Every day, people in Wyoming responsibly use their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms,” said Senator Barrasso. “For far too long, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has had regulations that keep responsible gun owners and manufacturers in the dark. Any attempt to stop law-abiding citizens from appealing unfair rulings must be stopped dead in its tracks. I will continue to stand up against any policies that threaten our Second Amendment rights.” “D.C. bureaucrats cannot be allowed to criminalize law-abiding gun owners with the stroke of a pen behind closed doors,” said Senator Lummis. “Protecting the Second Amendment has never been more important after Senate Democrats attempted to jam through an assault-weapons ban just last week. The ATF Accountability Act strengthens the people of Wyoming’s constitutional right to bear arms by creating a pathway to legally challenge any new restrictive regulations.” “American gun owners and manufacturers have been left in the dark for far too long with closed-door rule changes by the ATF,” said Senator Braun. “Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights shouldn’t be the last to know the classification status of firearms, or what licenses or tax stamps th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-the-nomination-of-judge-kelly-rankin-for-u-s-district-court-of-wyoming/ | Barrasso Statement on the Nomination of Judge Kelly Rankin for U.S. District Court of Wyoming | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement on the announcement of Judge Kelly H. Rankin as the nominee to serve as the United States District Court Judge for the District of Wyoming. “Judge Kelly Rankin is an outstanding choice to serve as the U.S. District Court Judge for Wyoming. He has dedicated his career to serving the people of Wyoming and upholding the Constitution. Judge Nancy Freudenthal leaves an incredible legacy that is hard to follow, but I’m confident Judge Rankin is up to the challenge. “As Chief Magistrate, Kelly has issued hundreds of opinions and regularly assists the 10th Circuit with their caseload. He is well-versed in the issues that will come before the court. Kelly will bring years of valuable experience to the federal bench on day one. With his impressive record of public service and bipartisan support, the Senate should waste no time in approving his nomination.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-leads-letter-calling-out-dangers-natural-asset-corporations | Hageman Leads Letter Calling Out the Dangers of Natural Asset Corporations | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman, along with 31 cosigners, sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Erik Gerding demanding answers to several questions and an extension of the public comment period for their Natural Asset Companies (NAC) rule. On October 4, 2023, the SEC proposed a rule to approve the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) listing of NACs. This proposal is complex and based on a nontraditional investing mechanism of questionable legality that would allow for the buying and selling of undefined “rights” to certain private and public lands, including to foreign nations and noncitizens, to terminate and prevent all economic activity on such properties. Once in control of the land, NACs will be prohibited from engaging in “unsustainable activities”, including fossil fuel development, mining, logging, and grazing, and the proposal cites the need for this because radical environmental policies and ESG are not moving fast enough. Rep. Hageman stated, “This misguided ‘rule’ has the potential to fundamentally change U.S. land access, management, use, and ownership as we know it. As if that weren’t bad enough, the rule places no limits on who can buy these lands – China, Russia, Iran, and other bad actors would be free to participate and shut down U.S. energy and mineral production. The Biden administration is worshipping at the climate change altar – and the sacrifice they are offering is use of the land that belongs to all of us. “The SEC clearly does not want the public to know about this rule or comment on it, as it has only provided a 21-day comment period. Our letter demands answers to four fundamental questions: What are the “unique listing requirements” the NYSE refers to? Does the SEC claim oversight authority of NACs? If so, what oversight activities will the SEC perform in regard to NACs? By what right does the SEC have to confer “management authority” over federal lands? “The bottom line is that this is more bad rulemaking by Biden’s bureaucrats that would ta… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-bill-strengthen-gunmaker-protections-frivolous-lawsuits | Hageman Introduces Bill to Strengthen Gunmaker Protections from Frivolous Lawsuits | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington DC – Today, Rep. Hageman introduced the PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act which would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act’s (PLCAA) protections for the firearm industry against abusive litigation intended to undermine the Second Amendment. The bill amends the PLCAA to allow firearm industry defendants to remove a case against them to federal court to ensure a more consistent application of procedural rules and litigation timelines. Rep. Hageman stated, “Activist groups have long ago learned the technique of using the courts to block what they don’t like. By filing frivolous lawsuits in Democrat-run state courts, the hope of these activists is to bankrupt gun manufacturers. By amending the PLCAA so that defendants can remove a case to the federal courts, these cases can be heard and adjudicated faster and with less volatility. Our 2nd Amendment is under constant attack by gun control fanatics – we must fight to protect that right in every way possible. “I am thankful for the support of bill cosponsors, Reps. Clyde (GA), Fry (SC), Gosar (AZ), McClain (MI), Ogles (TN), and Weber (TX), and I look forward to seeing this legislation become law.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-open-formal-impeachment-inquiry-joe-biden | Hageman Votes to Open Formal Impeachment Inquiry of Joe Biden | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman voted in favor of H.R. 918, which directs the House Oversight Committee, House Judiciary Committee, and House Ways and Means Committee to continue their ongoing investigations into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Joe Biden. This resolution sets forth specific procedures regarding the impeachment inquiry, formalizes the impeachment inquiry helping to remove legal ambiguity, and ensures the American people will receive the answers they deserve. Rep. Hageman stated, “Through the work of the Judiciary, Oversight, and Ways & Means committees which has already taken place, we know that there are inconsistencies and outright lies in what President Biden is telling the American people and what is now known to be the truth. It is clear that Joe Biden had some level of interaction with his son Hunter’s businesses – businesses that were set up for the purpose of receiving payments directly from foreign governments and individuals, including many who were outright hostile to the best interests of the United States. The issue is whether we should turn a blind eye to what looks an awful lot like bribery at the highest levels of our government, and whether our foreign policy has been influenced by familial conflicts. We know that Biden has received payments through shell corporations connected to Hunter and James Biden. We have learned that he has sent 5,400 emails under pseudonyms, had lunch with oligarchs and conference calls with Hunter Biden business associates, and that over 150 Biden family bank transactions have been flagged by US banks for review. “The White House has challenged House subpoenas on the grounds that the existing impeachment probe wasn’t authorized. By formalizing the inquiry that is already underway, the legal ambiguity of the investigation will be removed and the ability to enforce subpoenas will be enhanced. The resolution gives the minority party equal rights to que… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lujan-bill-helps-improve-efficiency-of-988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline/ | Barrasso, Luján Bill Helps Improve Efficiency of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the routing of calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to local call centers. Currently, calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are routed to a call center based on a phone’s area code. This process can result in a call center mismatch, as over 80 percent of the calls are from cell phones that may not be in the same geographic location as their area code. The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 is a critical step in evaluating and planning for the most appropriate ways to route calls to local call centers. Local call centers are better equipped to assist those in need through a better understanding of the community and local resources. In addition, local call centers can more efficiently dispatch emergency services to a caller in need. “The enactment of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has helped save lives in Wyoming and across the country. Our focus should always be on finding ways to provide timely and helpful resources for Americans when they need them the most,” said Senator Barrasso. “Right now, callers are patched through to call centers based on their phone’s area code, not their physical location. Our bipartisan legislation is a critical step toward sending 988 calls to local call centers. This will enable callers to receive care from professionals who understand their surroundings and a quicker response from dispatch emergency services for those in need. In Congress, we are committed to helping the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline be an effective and reliable solution for Americans seeking help.” “Having a simple phone number to call when you are in crisis and have nowhere to turn can be the difference between life and death. The 9-8-8 hotline is a vital resource for New Mexicans facing mental health crises and has saved lives nationwide,” said Senator Luján. “In times of emergency, it’s critical that Americans are able to get help locally from… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-ndaa-makes-wyoming-and-america-safer/ | Barrasso: NDAA Makes Wyoming and America Safer | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Includes Barrasso’s bill to increase Wyoming uranium production, key Air Force priorities for Wyoming, and a significant pay raise for American troops WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. “The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) ensures America has a strong military to keep us safe in an increasingly dangerous world. Americans can rest easier knowing our military will continue to have the resources it needs to confront growing threats from China, Russia and other adversaries. I’m proud to vote to give our brave service members a much-deserved pay raise. “The NDAA secures big investments in Wyoming’s military readiness. There is $183 million in funding for projects at Cheyenne’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base, it maintains our ICBM force and it prioritizes nuclear modernization. The NDAA also includes bipartisan legislation I’ve championed to ensure we have a robust C-130 aircraft inventory providing airlift across the globe. “Energy security is national security. The NDAA includes my legislation to counter Russia’s energy monopoly. My bill ensures our nuclear fuel supply chain begins with American uranium and ends with American fuel. Wyoming energy workers are ready to deliver. “Republicans secured key provisions that strike directly at certain woke Pentagon policies. We also right a wrong by forcing the Pentagon to compensate service members who were wrongly discharged due to the Biden administration’s misguided COVID-19 vaccine mandate. “I’m proud to support Wyoming’s men and women in uniform by voting for the NDAA.” Key Barrasso Provisions Included in NDAA: Barrasso-Klobuchar Amendment #302: requires the Air Force to maintain at least 271 C-130 aircraft and refurbish and maintain no fewer than 150 LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile silos. Barrasso Amendment #999: The Nuclear Fuel Security Act directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-the-scope-scale-and-seriousness-of-the-biden-border-crisis-is-accelerating/ | Barrasso: The Scope, Scale, and Seriousness of the Biden Border Crisis is Accelerating | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) spoke today on the Senate Floor about how America’s wide-open Southern Border presents a national security risk that must be addressed in any national security bill that goes to President Biden’s desk. Excerpts from Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Last week, Senator Schumer put a national security bill on the floor. The problem is, it lacked serious border security policy changes – things that we need in this nation. “Republicans opposed it because we know that national security starts with border security. “We will stand firm until serious changes are made. “Since last week, the scope, scale, and seriousness of the Biden border crisis has accelerated. “One week ago, an all-time record-high of over 12,000 illegal immigrants crossed the southern border illegally. “To put that number in perspective, President Obama’s Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson, said in 2019 that 1,000 encounters a day would overwhelm the system. “Let‘s be clear about why this crisis is happening. President Biden gambled with Americans’ safety and security. “The border is now a hotspot for terrorism and trafficking like we’ve never seen before in this country. “This body heard what FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Judiciary Committee last week. “Director Wray said, ‘Post October 7, you’ve seen a veritable rogues gallery of terrorist organizations calling for attacks against us.’ “He continued, ‘I see blinking lights everywhere.’ “Were any of the Democrats in this Senate listening to him? “Director Wray isn’t the only person to warn us that the threat of terrorism aimed against Americans is increasing. “Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said, ‘We are definitely in a heightened threat environment.’ “President Biden would have us believe that the border is ‘safe, orderly, and humane.’ “I don’t think he’s been there in a long time, because that’s not what I witnessed just a few weeks ago when I went down there with a group of senators. “The reality? Preside… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-vote-no-national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa | Hageman to Vote NO on National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) | 2023-12-11 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced that she will be voting NO on an upcoming vote to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Hageman was chosen to be a conferee in negotiations between the House and Senate that was designed to work through differences between each chamber’s version of the bill. Unfortunately, Rep. Hageman was not actually consulted on any of the areas within the jurisdiction of her assignment. Rep. Hageman stated, “I have refused to sign off on the NDAA as a conferee, as I was never consulted and simply handed a 3,000 page bill that I was expected to support. I am voting no on the bill because it was a bad process which has resulted in bad legislation. “While the NDAA does not itself appropriate money, it authorizes levels for which appropriations (spending) follows. This year’s topline authorization level is $886 billion – up from $858 billion in FY23. The bill also includes a clean extension of FISA through April, which is contrary to and undermines the FISA reauthorization bill recently passed by Judiciary Committee by a vote of 35-2, while making no reforms to surveillance authorities we know are being abused in violation of the 4th amendment. “The bill is remarkable in what it does not do - it does not end the Biden administration’s abortion travel fund (even though it is a violation of federal law), does not include a prohibition on funding and furthering “gender transition” surgeries for members of the military, does not eliminate the military’s chief diversity officers, does not ban drag shows at military installations, and does not counter Biden’s radical green bad deal climate agenda. It also weakens the House provisions for a special Inspector General for Ukraine aid and does not include my amendment for oversight of the Ukraine lend-lease program that was passed by the House. All these items were included in the House’s version of the NDAA that was passed and sent to conference for debate and discussion. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-applauds-public-service-commissions-decision-rocky-mountain-power-rate | Hageman Applauds the Public Service Commission’s Decision on the Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike | 2023-12-08 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – The Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) has made the decision to cut Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) 22% proposed rate hike to 8.3% (A second, almost 8% hike has yet to be addressed), with the increase impacting nearly 150,000 customers. Following the decision by WPSC, Rep. Hageman stated “We have all heard the phrase, ‘go woke, go broke’ – unfortunately for Wyoming ratepayers, Rocky Mountain Power’s woke attempt to invest in unreliable green energy means that power bills will be going up. I applaud the WPSC for recognizing that the original rate increase proposal of 22% was not supported by the on-the-ground situation, and their decision to cut the increase by nearly two-thirds. Hopefully, RMP and other power providers will learn from this and focus on increasing fossil fuel production and use.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bidens-border-policies-are-the-deadliest-most-destructive-and-most-disastrous-in-american-history/ | Barrasso: Biden’s Border Policies are the Deadliest, most Destructive, and most Disastrous in American History | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “This is a deadly serious situation. Real border security is a top national security need. Republicans have solutions to make our communities and country safer. These measures must be included in any national security bill going to the president’s desk. Without them, there will be no national security bill.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) spoke Wednesday on the Senate Floor about how America’s wide-open Southern border is a clear and present national security danger that must be addressed in any national security bill that heads to President Biden’s desk. Excerpts from Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “National security starts with border security. “The senior senator from Kansas and I were just meeting with other Republican members of the Senate to review yesterday’s numbers at the southern border, the number of illegal encounters, illegal immigrants coming into this country, an all-time record high of over 12,000 illegal immigrants coming into this country from all over the world. “That’s the crisis that people all across the country who tune in their TV’s, see what’s happening at the southern border, see what is happening in our nation and to our nation. “So here we are on the floor of the Senate. And Senator Schumer, the Majority Leader, wants to vote on $100 billion in national security assistance. And he wants to do it today and we’re going to do it today. That request lacks serious and significant changes that are needed to secure the southern border. “Without serious and significant changes, this bill will not pass. Mark my words, Republicans will vote against it. “Republicans and Democrats have opposing views of what is needed at the border. Republicans want to stop the flood of illegal immigrants. Democrats want to wave them through. “Republicans want border enforcement, border security, and real policy changes to keep people out and our communities safe. We don’t have that today in Joe Biden’s-run America. “What do Democrats want to d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-the-second-amendment-is-freedoms-safeguard/ | Barrasso: The Second Amendment is Freedom’s Safeguard | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Almost every single page of this bill adds new restrictions and new burdens on people who follow the law. It tells you what you can buy and what you cannot buy. It bans more than 205 popular rifles, shotguns, and pistols by name. I oppose any policies that jeopardize the Second Amendment rights of the people of Wyoming and across the country.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today blocked an attempt by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to ban so-called “assault weapons.” Senator Barrasso spoke on the Senate floor on the need protect Americans’ Second Amendment rights. Excerpts from Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Americans have a Constitutional right to own a firearm. “Every day, people across Wyoming responsibly use their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms. “Today is about defending those rights against those who would take them away. “Democrats are demanding that the American people trade in their liberty. The Democrats’ legislation takes away a right, and does not provide Americans security. “Democrats want Washington to ban rifles and pistols because of the way they look. To do this, they describe semi-automatic rifles as “assault rifles.” They aren’t. “Any farmer, rancher, or outdoorsman in Wyoming can tell you. These rifles work the same way as popular shotguns and other rifles used for hunting and personal protection. “Instead of facing these facts, Democrats stick to a demonizing rifles and disrespecting gun owners. “Democrats’ ban on “assault weapons” is an assault on lawful gun owners. “There is a contradiction at the center of the gun control debate: Democrats want to enact new laws on law-abiding citizens. At the same time, they ignore lawbreakers. “Almost every single page of this bill adds new restrictions and new burdens on people who follow the law. It tells you what you can buy and what you cannot buy. It bans more than 205 popular rifles, shotguns, and pistols by n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:56:20Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-sponsors-safeguarding-electoral-integrity-act-2023 | Hageman Sponsors Safeguarding Electoral Integrity Act of 2023 | 2023-11-30 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the Safeguarding Electoral Integrity Act of 2023 was passed by the Committee on House Administration and will now move to a vote of the full House of Representatives. Congresswoman Hageman stated, “States have the authority and responsibility for holding elections, not the federal government. The executive order that this bill repeals is yet another example of many where the Biden administration believes that bureaucrats in Washington know better than everyone else how to do everything – total control of our lives is their ultimate goal. I am proud to have this bill advanced by the House Administration Committee today and look forward to its passage by the full House. The electoral process is one of the most important features of our republic. We cannot permit the Biden administration to tamper with it as they continue violating our Constitution on a daily basis.” Background: On March 7, 2021, President Biden’s White House announced the “Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting.” While its directive to federal agencies to “consider ways to expand citizens’ opportunities to register to vote and to obtain information about, and participate in, the electoral process” sounds good in theory, it reflects an unconstitutional expansion of the federal government into election administration. The Constitution is our guiding document and must be followed. According to the Elections Clause, states have the primary role in establishing election law and administering elections. To the extent the Elections Clause contains a federal fail-safe, it is Congress to whom the Constitution delegates that power, not the president. The president’s constitutional role is limited to enforcing legislation enacted by Congress. This bill repeals the Executive Order and requires every plan made under it to be submitted to Congress for review. Since the executive order was put into place, the Committee on House Administration, in conjunction with several other committees of the U.S. House of Representatives, ha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-applauds-wyomings-leading-role-uranium-industry | Harriet Hageman Applauds Wyoming’s Leading Role in Uranium Industry | 2023-11-30 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman responded to the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will result in extensive investment in Wyoming’s uranium industry. The agreement will result in increased uranium development and enrichment by Uranium Energy Corp’s Wyoming-based operations for the TerraPower Natrium reactor currently being built in Kemmerer, WY. “I congratulate TerraPower and Uranium Energy Corp on their memorandum of understanding that will strengthen Wyoming’s uranium sector,” said the Congresswoman. “Whether through our robust agriculture sector, legacy energy industries, or the immense promise held within Wyoming’s uranium reserves, our state possesses every ingredient for sustained prosperity. “I am proud to represent a state that plays a leading role in abundant, affordable, and reliable energy while reducing our dependence on oppressive, dictatorial regimes like Russia, China, and Iran. This MOU holds great promise for our state and demonstrates Wyoming’s primacy in keeping the lights on and utility costs low.” Wyoming is home to one of the nation’s largest high-quality uranium reserves, providing a readily available source of clean, reliable, abundant energy protected from global supply chain issues and geopolitical uncertainty. This MOU between two leading companies in the nuclear industry will strengthen domestic supply of uranium fuel while creating good, high-paying jobs for Wyoming’s citizens. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-wpsc-right-slash-rocky-mountain-power-rate-hike | Hageman: WPSC is Right to Slash Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike | 2023-11-29 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – The Wyoming Public Service Commission announced plans to reduce Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) 22% rate hike by nearly half (A second, 8% hike has yet to be addressed). The excessive increase demanded by the power company would have impacted nearly 150,000 customers. In response to the Wyoming Public Service Commission decision, Rep. Hageman stated, “RMP, as a state sanctioned monopoly, is tasked with providing us with reliable and affordable electricity. Instead, they have pushed ahead with a bogus “green” agenda, replacing safe, clean, reliable fossil fuels with unreliable “renewables.” I am happy to see at least some relief for the citizens of Wyoming that are being forced to pay for it, and hope that this is a lesson for other power companies falling for the unreliable energy scam. “I have made it a cornerstone of my congressional tenure to fight back against policies that further institutionalize energy poverty. I have pushed back hard against any such efforts by the Biden administration and stood against them as they are instituted in the State of Wyoming by our political and business leaders. I have forcefully and vocally opposed RMP’s efforts to raise electricity rates by 30%. I will continue to support American energy independence and our fossil fuel industries. “RMP must return to its roots of providing affordable electricity. We are blessed with more than ample resources right here in Wyoming to power this country long into the future – if only we implement common sense energy policies that don’t result in obscenely high rate hikes for consumers that cannot afford them.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-statement-black-butte-coal-company-layoffs | Rep. Hageman Statement on Black Butte Coal Company layoffs | 2023-11-29 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image November 29, 2023 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on the announced layoff of 19 employees from the Black Butte Coal Company: “President Biden’s cruel “green bad deal” policies are creating the damage I have warned about for years. 19 Black Butte Coal Company employees losing their jobs is a completely avoidable situation and one that is entirely related to Biden’s failure to even consider the mine expansion application, which has been stalled by the Department of the Interior and the Office of Surface Mining and Environmental Enforcement for far too long. “This is all part of this administration’s purposeful plan to eliminate fossil fuels and they don’t care what damage is done to hard working families in the process.” Issues: Energy | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-americans-know-bidenomics-is-not-working-for-them/ | Barrasso: Americans Know Bidenomics Is Not Working For Them | 2023-11-29 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “President Biden is disturbingly out of touch. According to NBC News, President Biden is baffled that the American people are unhappy with the state of the economy. It is not baffling; it is the definition of ‘Bidenomics.’” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday about how under Bidenomics, Americans barely have enough money to pay their bills, let alone save for the future. Excerpts from Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “President Biden has a message for all of these people who are wincing as they fill up, who are worried about the cost of groceries, and who are raiding their savings accounts. Joe Biden’s message to them is just this. He says: Don’t believe your lying eyes. “The president will be in Colorado, and he is going to say some things that the American people just will not believe. “He will say inflation is getting better. He will say Bidenomics is working. He will say that anyone who believes anything other than that is just a victim of misinformation. “Well, that is not what the families of America are feeling. Americans know that they are subjected day in and day out to incredibly high prices, and they know that Joe Biden is the President of high prices. “Before Thanksgiving, we got new inflation data, and prices went up again. Prices are now over 17 percent higher today than they were the day Joe Biden took office. “In real terms, families are paying over $900 each and every month more now for their cost of living than they were for the same things the day Joe Biden came into office. “As prices continue to go up, people are falling further and further behind when it comes to trying to pay their bills. Bidenomics is forcing three out of every five Americans to live paycheck to paycheck. “Let’s look at personal debt. Credit card debt now exceeds $1 trillion. This is a record high in the history of the United States. “Let’s look at interest rates. Americans are maxing out their credit cards just to get by, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:49:58Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-shares-thanksgiving-dinner-with-wyoming-troops-in-south-korea/ | Barrasso Shares Thanksgiving Dinner with Wyoming Troops in South Korea | 2023-11-23 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Sen. Barrasso in South Korea with WY service members and their families. PYEONGTAEK, SOUTH KOREA – On Thanksgiving Day, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) shared a Thanksgiving meal with Wyoming service members and their families stationed at USAG Camp Humphreys in South Korea. They’re attached to United States Forces Korea (USFK). “This Thanksgiving, Wyoming has a lot to be thankful for, including our brave men and women in uniform who are serving our country. We have service members from all across Wyoming stationed thousands of miles away in South Korea. They’re our first line of defense against an increasing threat from a dangerous and emboldened North Korea,” said Senator Barrasso. “I made sure they knew everyone back home is thinking of them and their families over the holidays. Wyoming is so proud of their service and the sacrifice they’re making to defend our safety and security abroad.” The service members Barrasso visited with are from Casper, Cheyenne, Thayne, Sheridan, Rock Springs, and Lander. Sen. Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with WY troops stationed in South Korea. Barrasso sat down for dinner with service members in the base’s Chow Hall and received a briefing from military officials on security challenges in the region. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:49:58Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bill-cuts-washington-red-tape-for-wyomings-ranchers/ | Barrasso Bill Cuts Washington Red Tape for Wyoming’s Ranchers | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to make it easier for ranchers to make range improvements on federal land. The Ranching Without Red Tape Act streamlines the permitting process and ensures a timelier response from federal agencies for America’s ranchers. Under current law, ranchers who hold a grazing permit on federal lands must renegotiate their permit to make range improvements not outlined in their original agreement. Range improvements can vary from structural changes to fixing a fence, all of which are critical to managing livestock and increasing production. Renegotiating permits is a lengthy and complicated process that delays production and work on ranches. By removing this restriction on ranchers, this legislation would allow our nation’s producers to continue conducting their operations in a timely manner while still protecting our lands from major, unapproved changes. “In Wyoming, ranching is a long-standing tradition and a way of life. Our ranchers are proud stewards of our land,” said Senator Barrasso. “Our hardworking ranchers shouldn’t have to waste time and resources trying to navigate burdensome and unnecessary Washington red tape. The Ranching Without Red Tape Act will make it easier for Wyoming’s producers to make much-needed range improvements so they can go back to focusing on keeping their operations running strong.” This legislation has received support from the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and the Wyoming Farm Bureau. “The Ranching Without Red Tape Act provides a desperately needed tool for ranchers to install and maintain simple resource improvements that contribute to the success of the ranch while fostering enhanced resource conditions on the public lands.” – Jim Magagna, Wyoming Stock Growers Association “The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation appreciates Senator Barrasso’s commitment to the agricultural industry in Wyoming. This legislation is a good first step toward providing common sense solutions for issues facing federal lands r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:49:58Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-senate-designates-november-16-as-national-rural-health-day/ | Senate Designates November 16 as National Rural Health Day | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of the many dedicated rural health care providers and our nation’s patients that depend on their services, the U.S. Senate has declared November 16, 2023 National Rural Health Day. The bipartisan resolution was introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), co-chairs of the Senate Rural Health Caucus. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously and expresses a continued commitment to advancing policies that improve health care access and affordability for rural communities across the country. “As a doctor from a frontier state, I know firsthand how important it is for all patients to have access to high-quality care wherever they live,” said Senator Barrasso. “Rural health clinics and frontier hospitals throughout Wyoming have a long record of ensuring our rural communities receive primary care close to home. Our resolution honors the hard work of these providers and reinforces Congress’ bipartisan support of the work they do to serve patients in Wyoming and across rural America.” “Health care comes up with nearly every person I meet in rural communities across Greater Minnesota,” said Senator Smith. “Small towns and rural places are resilient, but they shouldn’t have to jump through a bunch of hoops just to get the care they need. Everyone deserves access to affordable, high-quality health care no matter where they live.” “Ninety-three percent of Tennessee is rural, making rural health care a critical aspect of our state’s economy. Through my bipartisan Rural Health Agenda, I have worked tirelessly to ensure access to quality and affordable health care in rural areas,” said Senator Blackburn. “Recognizing November 16th as National Rural Health Day will bring attention to the importance of rural health care while also acknowledging the challenges we still face in this critical sector.” “I hear repeatedly about the challenges rural communities face accessing health care,” said Senator Bennet. “As… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:49:58Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-frivolous-lawsuit-keep-trump-ballot-unconstitutional-idiocy-0 | Hageman on frivolous lawsuit to keep Trump off the ballot: “Unconstitutional Idiocy” | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY) today blasted a frivolous lawsuit filed by a retired lawyer from Laramie seeking to block former President Donald J. Trump and Sen. Cynthia Lummis (WY) from appearing on election ballots in 2024. The suit included Lummis for an unknown reason, since she is not up for reelection until 2026 and will not be appearing on the ballot next year. Hageman issued the following statement: “These boneheaded attempts to keep President Trump off the ballot have sadly made their way to my state of Wyoming. This development, however, does not make the attempts any more constitutional. The qualifications to run for president and senator are spelled out quite clearly in our founding document, and it doesn’t say anything about retired lawyers from Laramie having a say in the matter at all. The unconstitutional idiocy of this lawsuit is just one problem, being compounded by the fact that it also seeks to block a sitting senator from standing for re-election in a year that she won’t be appearing on the ballot anyway. This is truly top-notch legal work. “All joking aside, this is an attempt to use the court system to interfere with an upcoming election and deny voters the chance to support a candidate of their choosing. Nothing could be more tyrannical than that.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-and-lummis-join-senate-gops-demand-that-dod-rescind-abortion-travel-policy/ | Barrasso and Lummis Join Senate GOP’s Demand that DOD Rescind Abortion Travel Policy | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and 24 other Republican senators in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin denouncing the department’s policy of using taxpayer dollars to pay for travel expenses for servicemembers and dependents seeking abortions. In the letter, the senators highlight how the Department of Defense does not have the authority to issue this policy and demand it be rescinded immediately. “You have broken your promise to the American people not to politicize the military, and your actions have harmed and threaten to further harm institutional norms within our democracy…,” the senators wrote. “Congress never authorized the Department to expend funds to facilitate abortions and, until the Policy was issued, the military never facilitated abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or where the life of the mother would be endangered if the unborn child were carried to term. Now taxpayers—many of whom have deeply-held religious and moral objections to abortions—are on the hook to facilitate the very abortions they fundamentally oppose.” Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Secretary Austin: You have broken your promise to the American people not to politicize the military, and your actions have harmed and threaten to further harm institutional norms within our democracy. On June 28, 2022, four days after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, you issued a memorandum to senior leaders in the Department of Defense (“Department”) stating that the Department is authorized to pay for government funded, official travel for active duty personnel to receive abortions outside of the state in which they are stationed. On October 20, 2022, you issued the memorandum Travel for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care Services, properly referred to as the Department’s abortion travel policy (“Policy”), which directed the Department to pay travel expenses not only for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:49:58Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-discusses-telehealth-services-for-wyomings-seniors/ | Barrasso Discusses Telehealth Services for Wyoming’s Seniors | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) recently questioned medical professionals about telehealth services for Wyoming’s seniors on Medicare at a Senate Committee on Finance hearing. Specifically, Senator Barrasso spoke about the outsourcing of previously direct patient services to telehealth services and the impacts of this on patients in Wyoming. He also discussed the technology systems required to provide telehealth and the benefits of remote patient monitoring for chronic care. The Senate Committee on Finance’s Health Care subcommittee held the hearing titled, Ensuring Medicare Beneficiary Access: A Path to Telehealth Permanency, earlier this week. On Outsourced Telehealth Services in Wyoming: “I want to talk a little about telehealth in Wyoming. It’s an important access point for care. It really helps our Medicare beneficiaries receive specialty services. “In 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that 29 percent of Medicare telehealth services in Wyoming were provided by an out of state provider. “Which is of concern if you are in some where you actually need hands-on care. HHS stated the high rate of outsourcing was ‘likely reflecting shortage and availability of specialists…,’ which is exactly right. “I am concerned about relying too heavily on telehealth. It’s important, it helps us but I worry about these issues. “Given the challenges we face in Wyoming how are you dealing with it from the standpoint of workplace shortages?” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on outsourced telehealth. On Systems Required to Provide Telehealth: “Dr. Mehrotra, in your opening statement you talked about how five percent of physicians have closed their physical doors to become full-time telehealth providers. “I believe there is real value as well in having telehealth, but also the direct hands-on patient care component. “It’s interesting, having practiced orthopedic surgery for 24 years I feel like I can go back and do the surgery – I’m not sure I could do the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:49:58Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-no-continuing-resolution-fails-rein-government-spending-or | Hageman Votes NO on Continuing Resolution that Fails to Rein in Government Spending or Secure the Border | 2023-11-14 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted against H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act. The legislation, which passed with 209 Democrat votes in support, continues current government spending levels into January and February of 2024 and includes no concessions for border security. Representative Hageman stated, “While I appreciate the predicament that Speaker Johnson finds himself in, we cannot continue to do business as usual in Washington and expect different results for the American people. This short-term bill continues spending at current, grossly inflated, levels that were based on COVID-19 spending. It has no provisions to enact border security measures that would stop the flood of illegals entering our country, and it does nothing to rein in the regulatory state. The House of Representatives has already passed seven of twelve appropriations bills which fund 75% of our government. These bills are fiscally responsible, are designed to bring some fiscal sanity to Washington, DC, and rein in the woke nonsense that has permeated so many of our federal agencies. We should be insisting that the Senate take up these bills, pass them, or counter them. We should not be simply delaying the process to January and February. “We are $33 trillion in debt, and we have over 11,000 illegals crossing our border each day. The status quo is unsustainable.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-express-concern-over-cms-nursing-home-staffing-rule/ | Barrasso, Lummis Express Concern Over CMS Nursing Home Staffing Rule | 2023-11-09 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regarding the agency’s proposed minimum staffing standards in nursing homes. Specifically, the senators disapprove of the administration’s one-size-fits-all approach that does not account for the needs of rural states, such as Wyoming. Should the proposed rule become a requirement, it will result in nationwide nursing home closures due to provider shortages, financially devastate facilities in Wyoming, and leave vulnerable individuals in rural communities without care. The letter urges CMS to rescind the proposal and work with Congress, states and key stakeholders on alternative solutions. “Across the country, Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities face dire workforce shortages. The United States is projected to have a 10 to 20 percent shortage of nurses in the coming years,” the senators wrote. “If the proposed rule is implemented, many LTC facilities will be forced to hire additional Registered Nurses (RNs). Additional RNs will cost facilities in Wyoming at least $500,000 in annual salaries or more should they be forced to hire travel nurses to supplement their permanent workforce.” “CMS estimated the proposed rule would cost $40.6 billion over ten years. It stated, ‘LTC facilities would be expected to bear the burden of these costs, unless payers increase rates.’ Many LTC facilities will be unable to take on these staggering new costs. We are concerned that facilities may decide it is no longer economically viable to accept government insurance, resulting in our nation’s most financially and physically vulnerable individuals being turned away from care,” the senators continued. “We are willing to work with your agency on proposals to improve LTC for patients and providers. The best way to accomplish this goal is by working with Congress, key stakeholders, and states to ensure federal mandates do not exacerbate the serious challenges already facing facilities across the county.” Ful… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:49:58Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-hold-tlaib-accountable-support-known-terrorist-organization | Hageman Votes to Hold Tlaib Accountable for Support of Known Terrorist Organization | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement after voting to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib: “Over the weekend, Rep. Rashida Tlaib shared a highly produced video supporting a known terrorist organization. This produced video calls for the elimination of the state of Israel and is in direct conflict with our American foreign policy positions in the region. Tlaib’s call for eradication of Israel has emboldened rioters and criminals in our own country. “Prior to this weekend’s escalation by Rashida Tlaib, it was important for the American people to hear her vile and antisemitic rants, see her for who she really is, and learn about her factual and historical ignorance on this issue. She has now escalated her rhetoric beyond what is acceptable for a member of Congress. “The floor debate tonight was more than enlightening; it not only confirmed her willingness to double down on her support for Hamas and the terrorists who carried out the atrocities on October 7th, but that she is willing to lie to deflect attention from her actions. “It is my hope that the voters of her district have also seen and heard enough and will remove her from office via the ballot box in 2024. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-joins-legislation-countering-threats-from-chinese-spy-bases-in-cuba/ | Barrasso Joins Legislation Countering Threats From Chinese Spy Bases in Cuba | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) joined U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Countering Espionage and Surveillance Entities in Cuba (CEASE) Act. This legislation would impose sanctions on any foreign person who has engaged in a significant transaction or provided support to or for Chinese military or intelligence facilities in Cuba. “The Chinese Communist Party has proven time and time again it is willing to lie, cheat, and steal to advance its economic and military strength. Now China is teaming up with a Cuban dictator to establish spy bases only miles away from our border,” said Senator Barrasso. “This legislation is a critical step in safeguarding our country from these serious security threats.” “The Chinese Communist Party’s deepening military and intelligence partnership with Cuba directly threatens U.S. national security,” said Senator Risch. “The fact that China has multiple intelligence facilities in Cuba less than 100 miles from our shores and in close range to a U.S. military base proves there is no ‘thaw’ in relations with either of these malign actors. The CEASE Act will provide the tools necessary to counter these urgent threats.” The CEASE Act: Authorizes financial and visa sanctions on foreign persons providing significant material support to or for Chinese military and intelligence facilities in Cuba. Requires a State Department report on diplomatic engagement between China and Cuba, on the military and intelligence activities of China in Cuba, and on any progress verifiably closing Chinese military and intelligence facilities in Cuba. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:49:58Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/win-west-hageman-votes-pass-interior-appropriations | A Win for the West - Hageman Votes to Pass Interior Appropriations | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed an Interior Department appropriations bill - the 7th appropriations bill passed by the House. The bill represents a 35% reduction in spending from FY2023 levels, expands access to critical minerals, forces oil and gas lease sales, and cuts burdensome regulations. In addition, it fully funds the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program and prioritizes funding for Tribes and Wildland Fire Management. Finally, it incorporates two of Rep. Hageman’s key priorities, delisting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) population of Grizzly Bears from the endangered species list, and prohibiting finalization of the Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan. Representative Hageman stated, “This is the most conservative, responsible, and pro-western values appropriations bill ever passed by the House of Representatives. Not only does it cut spending, but this bill actually reduces funding to below FY2018 levels. Despite this aggressive cut, core functions of the Department of the Interior are supported while programs such as “eco-grief” seminars, DEI and CRT courses, and the budget for the Wuhan Institute of Virology are defunded. “One of the greatest features of the bill is that it repeals Biden’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation and reins in regulatory overreach by the EPA. “Of specific importance to Wyoming, the appropriations bill includes an amendment I offered which prohibits the BLM from finalizing and implementing the Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan, a plan that was designed to severely restrict grazing, mining, energy production, recreation, and other activities on 3.6 million acres in southwestern Wyoming. “The BLM’s draft RMP is one of the largest land grabs we've ever seen. If approved, it would block the use of millions of acres of land for pipelines, power lines, roads, grazing, recreation, and economic development activities. The alternatives laid out in this plan would destroy Wyoming’s local… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-travels-to-southern-border-for-update-on-bidens-border-crisis/ | Barrasso Travels to Southern Border for Update on Biden’s Border Crisis | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) recently traveled to Texas with his Senate Republican colleagues to tour the Rio Grande Valley and receive a firsthand update on Biden’s Border Crisis. The senators met with Customs and Border Patrol agents for briefings, did a midnight patrol, joined Border Patrol on a horseback ride-along, and inspected the border wall. Senator Barrasso was joined by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah). “National security starts with border security and under President Joe Biden, our country is a lot less safe because our southern border is wide open,” said Senator Barrasso. Barrasso and his colleagues made it a priority to thank Border Patrol agents for the sacrifices they make each day to protect our country and secure our border. “The Border Patrol agents across our southern border are heroes. They put their own lives on the line every day for the benefit and safety of our country. They have a tough job, but the Biden administration is making it a lot tougher,” said Barrasso. “Border Patrol knows what they need to do to solve the problem: enforce the law, bring back the Remain in Mexico policy, and finish the wall. Joe Biden won’t let them do any of this.” “If you talk to Border Patrol, they will tell you terrorists and criminals are coming in record numbers from around the world,” said Barrasso. “There are thousands of got-aways each and every day. They are taking advantage of the significant increase in the flow of illegal immigrants over our border to infiltrate our cities.” Once again, Barrasso called on President Biden to visit the southern border in person and hear directly from Border Patrol agents. “President Biden needs to finally show up to the southern border to see firsthand the humanitarian, criminal and national security crisis he has created. He needs to hear directly from Border Patrol agents and give them every resource they need to secure our border,” said Barrasso. “The people … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:49:58Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-statement-tabling-resolution-censure-rep-tlaib | Hageman Statement on Tabling Resolution to Censure Rep. Tlaib | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on the motion to table a resolution censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib. “As abhorrent and antisemitic as Rep. Tlaib’s comments were, she has a right to make them. I don’t agree with her on much of anything – and certainly not on anything this censure was addressing, but the First Amendment would not be necessary if it existed only to protect agreeable speech. “I am a First Amendment absolutist. I read the words “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech…” and I take them to heart. The answer to despicable speech is more and better reasoned speech, not the suppression of anyone’s voice. At this moment in time it is critically important that we expose the beliefs of people like Rep. Tlaib. Stopping her from speaking does not change hearts and minds, it only drives those insidious ideas underground where they are more difficult to battle against. “This censure was poorly written. It included a misquote of Rep. Tlaib’s comments and referred to her as inciting an “insurrection” on October 18th. I am very concerned that by including this language, we would actually be giving our opponents the weapons with which to continue to attack President Trump and the January 6th defendants. In short, the despicable display that happened in the Cannon House Office Building on October 18th wasn’t an insurrection, but by claiming that it was, the resolution to censure Rep. Tlaib would have created serious consequences on other fronts and implied that what happened on January 6th was also an insurrection. I was not alone in this conclusion, as 22 other Republicans, including conservatives such as Chip Roy and Thomas Massie, concurred. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-support-our-ally-israel | Hageman Votes to Support Our Ally Israel | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted in favor of providing aid to Israel, who at this moment is in the fight for its very existence. The unprovoked terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7th killed over 1,400 people, including 33 Americans, and led to over 240 hostages being taken by the terror group. The heinous attack has forced Israel to defend itself and requires America to come to the aid of our most loyal ally in the region. The House of Representatives approved the $14.4 billion bipartisan aid package by a 226-196 vote. This legislation allocates aid funds only for Israel, despite President Biden attempting to use the war in Gaza and surrounding areas to demand additional funding for Ukraine and to further streamline the process to allow illegals faster entry into the United States. Rep. Hageman stated, “Israel values freedom, education, free speech, and democratic governance and is our strongest ally in the Middle East. Israel and her people are on the front lines in the fight against Islamic terrorism – a threat not only to their existence, but also to ours. Providing the resources needed – funding that is fully offset by rescinding Joe Biden’s army of new IRS agents – is vital to American interests and our ability to deal with any terrorist threats that arise from the Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, and Iranian merchants of death who seek to destroy our country and western civilization.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-hageman-amendment-prohibit-finalization-blm-rock-springs-draft | House Passes Hageman Amendment to Prohibit Finalization of BLM Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Rep. Harriet Hageman to their Interior Appropriations bill which prohibits the finalization and implementation of the draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) revision from the Bureau of Land Management that severely restricts grazing, mining, recreation, and other activities on 3.6 million acres in Wyoming. Congresswoman Hageman stated, “This is one of the largest land grabs we've ever seen. The Rock Springs RMP threatens Wyoming’s recreation, grazing and energy industries. If approved, the Rock Springs RMP would block the use of 2.5 million acres of land for pipelines, power lines, and roads and remove 1.8 million acres from grazing, recreation, and economic development activities. By preventing the implementation of this draft plan and any alternatives proposed, the BLM will be forced to develop a new draft RMP in consultation with state and local stakeholders. “Perhaps what’s most disheartening about this RMP is the fact that it’s ignored stakeholder input over the past 12 years. This administration has proven time and time again that it wants to decide what’s best for each and every community in every nook and cranny in the United States – they always think they know better than the people most impacted by their foolish decisions. “We’ve seen this kind of thing happen across state lines, including the Bears Ears designation in Utah and others in Colorado and Arizona. We need to put a stop to this, or our communities will continue to be taken advantage of by the powers that be. “The alternatives laid out in this plan will destroy Wyoming’s local economy. I am grateful that my colleagues chose to support my amendment which would prevent any funds from going towards finalizing and implementing this monstrosity of a plan.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-sponsored-bill-transfer-pilot-butte-power-plant-advances-house-floor | Hageman Sponsored Bill to Transfer Pilot Butte Power Plant Advances to House Floor | 2023-10-26 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources (HNR) held a markup to advance several bills from committee to a floor vote by the full House of Representatives. Included in these bills was H.R. 3415, the Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act. The Act requires the Bureau of Reclamation to enter into good faith negotiations with the Midvale Irrigation District for the conveyance of the Pilot Butte Power Plant, located in Pavillion, Wyoming. Congresswoman Hageman stated, “This is a critical step towards improving responsible resource management, and transferring responsibility and authority to those who are best situated to operate this critical infrastructure. “Midvale Irrigation District is intimately familiar with the intricacies of water management and distribution in their area. Updating and repairing this hydropower plant will expand the state’s portfolio, allowing for a more holistic approach to resource management. This will help Wyoming to optimize water usage, balancing the needs of agriculture, industry, and the environment more effectively. “Transferring Pilot Butte Power Plant to Midvale Irrigation District is a move that will boost Wyoming economies and is a decision that reflects the values of decentralization, self-determination, and self-reliance.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/republican-led-house-5-democrat-led-senate-0 | Republican Led House 5 - Democrat Led Senate 0 | 2023-10-26 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives, led by newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) passed H.R. 4394 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. This marks the 5th appropriations bill passed by the Republican led House. In contrast, the Democrat led Senate has yet to pass any appropriations bills. Included in H.R. 4394 were two amendments sponsored by Rep. Hageman. Congresswoman Hageman stated, “Less than 24 hours after swearing-in Speaker Johnson, House Republicans are picking right back up with passing appropriations bills. The Energy and Water Appropriations bill will rein in spending and put the brakes on so-called “climate change” policies that include an ever-increasing number of stifling regulations. I am proud to have two of my amendments included in this legislation. “My first amendment will prohibit funds for the Department of Energy's implementation of its proposed Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap – a plan that would kill good paying jobs in the fossil fuel industry and cause further inflation. The second will prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce tyrannical energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters – another method for the Biden administration to hold affordable and reliable home appliances hostage to the will of the federal government, all under the guise of reducing global emissions while enforcing an energy transition that will result in energy poverty for all Americans.” Details of H.R. 4394: Prioritizes energy security and economic competitiveness by: Supporting domestic uranium enrichment capabilities, including high-assay low- enriched uranium (HALEU) availability, which is essential to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign uranium sources to power current and future commercial nuclear reactors. Providing more than $200 million for the production of critical minerals. Prohibiting oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to be sold to any entity owned by or under the control o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-congratulates-speaker-mike-johnson | Hageman Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on Congressman Mike Johnson being elected Speaker of the House of Representatives: Rep. Hageman said, “I congratulate my friend and colleague Mike Johnson. a solid conservative, on his election as Speaker of the House. I know that he will lead the fight to close our borders, pass conservative appropriations bills to responsibly fund our government, hold the Biden crime family responsible for any and all misdeeds, and provide a conservative counterbalance to the Democrat led Senate. I have had the honor to work closely with Mike on the Judiciary Committee, the Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, and the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government. I have seen firsthand his ability to lead, his tenacious spirit working to hold the federal government accountable to the people, and his dogged pursuit to end the Biden Administration’s two-tiered system of justice. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-cosponsor-legislation-pushing-back-on-radical-electric-vehicle-mandate/ | Barrasso, Lummis Cosponsor Legislation Pushing Back on Radical Electric Vehicle Mandate | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) joined their colleagues in introducing the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act to push back on the Biden administration’s radical Green New Deal agenda and executive overreach by preventing the implementation of a proposed rule that limits the people of Wyoming’s choices when purchasing a car. “Democrats are trying to force-feed Wyoming drivers expensive electrical vehicles – vehicles that we don’t need, want, and most families can’t afford,” said Barrasso. “Farmers and ranchers count on vehicles that are affordable and reliable. In Wyoming, with our cold winters and vast distances, electric cars are neither. The CARS Act will put Wyoming drivers – not Joe Biden – back into the driver’s seat when it comes to deciding what type of vehicle works best for them.” “From day one, this administration has been strangling the people of Wyoming with restrictive red tape and eroding their freedoms,” said Lummis. “The Biden administration’s latest executive overreach is a thinly-veiled attempt to force the people of Wyoming into driving expensive electric vehicles at a time when they’re already struggling to keep up with soaring inflation rates. Wyoming families—not the federal government—are the ones best suited to choose a vehicle that meets their needs, and I’m joining Senator Crapo to preserve consumer choice.” BACKGROUND: On April 12, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft rule called “Multi-Pollutant Emission Standards for Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” which sets stringent emissions standards for criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases for certain vehicles. This is the most egregious tailpipe emissions proposal ever crafted and is basically a de facto mandate for mass production of electric vehicles (EVs). If finalized, the EPA estimates more than two-thirds of all new vehicles could be electric by 2032. The average price for an EV costs an additional $17,000 more than i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:43:12Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-vote-to-ban-federal-mask-mandates/ | Barrasso, Lummis Vote to Ban Federal Mask Mandates | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., praised the U.S. Senate for passing Senator JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) amendment to the Senate minibus appropriations bill prohibiting the Department of Transportation from using any federal funds to enforce mask mandates. The amendment, which passed the Senate by a vote of 59-38, bans mask mandates on passenger airlines, commuter rail, rapid transit buses, and any other transportation program funding through Fiscal Year 2024. “Today, the Senate took an important step in protecting the freedoms and rights of all Americans,” said Senator Barrasso. “The federal government has no business mandating Americans wear masks on airlines or public transit. Thanks to Senator Vance’s leadership, this amendment ensures people in Wyoming and across the country won’t be forced to follow impractical Washington mandates. Senate Republicans will continue fighting to end unreasonable, one-size-fits-all rules from the federal government.” “We cannot expect the people of Wyoming to forgo their personal freedoms for misguided and ineffective mask mandates,” said Senator Lummis. “The passage of this commonsense amendment is a big win for states’ rights and I am glad we are one step closer to shielding the people of Wyoming from D.C. bureaucrats’ unfounded and heavy-handed federal mandates.” Background: Barrasso and Lummis are original co-sponsors of Senator Vance’s Freedom to Breathe Act. This legislation would prevent the government from imposing new federal mask mandates for domestic air travel, public transit systems, and in schools. The senators also joined Senator Vance and Senate Republicans this fall in a press conference supporting the Freedom to Breath Act. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:43:12Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-thune-introduce-bill-to-reform-indian-health-service-2/ | Barrasso, Thune Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) reintroduced legislation to address persistent failures and increase accountability at the Indian Health Service (IHS). Consistent shortcomings, unmet staffing needs, lack of oversight and longstanding deficiencies at the IHS have resulted in significant gaps in tribal citizens accessing high-quality care. The Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2023 (S. 3130) addresses the many issues recipients of IHS care face by improving patient access to safe and reliable health services. “The failures across the Indian Health Service (IHS) are appalling, heartbreaking and unacceptable,” said Senator Barrasso. “Our legislation brings much-needed accountability and transparency to the IHS. Tribal leaders, citizens and health care providers deserve a voice in how to improve and increase their access to high-quality care. The steps laid out in our bill will help ensure Native American patients in Wyoming and across the country receive the health care they need and deserve.” “Native American patients, families, and communities in South Dakota must have access to reliable, quality health care,” said Senator Thune. “This bill would make critical improvements to the delivery of care at IHS facilities in South Dakota and around the country. We must hold IHS accountable to Congress and, more importantly, the patients they serve.” Co-sponsors of this legislation include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). Background: The Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2023 will improve transparency, oversight and accountability by: • Imposing a robust Tribal culture and history competency requirement for employees. • Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue best practices for Area offices and governing boards. • Establishing a compliance assistance program for underperforming facilities. • … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:43:12Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-reintroduces-legislation-to-improve-water-quality-certifications/ | Barrasso Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Water Quality Certifications | 2023-10-23 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) recently introduced the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2023. The legislation is cosponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Steve Daines (R-MT), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE). The bill amends section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The legislation makes several key clarifications to existing law about the appropriate scope of review for a water quality certification. It would also place procedural guardrails and requirements on states as they process requests for certification to prevent future abuses. “Environmental extremists are hijacking the water quality certification process to delay critical energy projects across the country,” said Sen. Barrasso. “In Washington state, they’re abusing this system to block Wyoming coal exports. East coast states are using this same playbook to block important natural gas pipeline projects. Make no mistake, this is about politics, not water quality. It only weakens our economy and makes America even more dependent on foreign energy. The Water Quality Certification Improvement Act will ensure the water quality certification process is used only to protect America’s water, not advance extreme political agendas.” “The Section 401 certification process has been plagued with uncertainty and unnecessary delays that has created a system environmental extremists have weaponized to block projects they’re opposed to for purely political reasons,” said Sen. Lummis. “Instead of picking winners and losers in the energy industry off of politics, the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act ensures the certification process is about water quality only. I’m pleased to partner with Senator Barrasso and my colleagues to clarify this regulatory nightmare.” “Section 401 of the Clean Water Act has been repetitively used by activist states like New York and Washington to block energy infrastructure under the guise of water quality,” said by Sen. Cramer. “By expanding Section 401 beyond direct water quality … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:43:12Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/anti-woke-caucus-members-call-deport-hamas-sympathizers | Anti-Woke Caucus Members Call to Deport Hamas Sympathizers | 2023-10-20 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Members of the House Anti-Woke Caucus Reps. Jim Banks (IN-03) and Jeff Duncan (SC-03) sent a letter calling on the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security to deport student and foreign exchange visa-holders who have supported Hamas, a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Read their letter HERE. Said Rep. Banks: “We’ve already had a record number of illegal immigrants from terrorist-harboring nations. We need to shut down our border and then deport all non-citizen Hamas sympathizers. The Biden administration has the legal authority and an obligation to do both—anything less betrays America’s national security.” Said Rep. Duncan: “America welcomes individuals around the world to follow the legal process to come to America for tourism, work, or academic excellence. However, we specifically prohibit visas to anyone who supports terrorist regimes in Section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). “If you support Hamas’ gruesome murder of innocent babies and killing people while they sleep, then you do not get to remain in America and enjoy freedoms that are antithetical to the terrorist extremists you support. Americans refuse to allow antisemitic terrorist sympathizers to create home-grown terrorist cells on our soil. Americans should never support terrorists over innocent people fighting for freedom from oppression.” “Hamas has killed Americans and is holding our fellow citizens hostage while visa holders celebrate in our streets. I refuse to sit idly by while terrorist supporters dance on the graves of Americans.” Said Executive Vice President of Heritage Action Ryan Walker: "Videos of the demonstrations, social media posts from the organizers, and common sense all suggest that at least some of the individuals at campus demonstrations that embraced Hamas’s murderous spree of Israel civilians on Oct. 7, hold F-1 Visa (student) or J-1 Visa (exchange visitor) status. By doing so, they have violated the condition under the Immigration and Nationality Act that people “endorse or espo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-jack-lew-is-the-wrong-person-for-u-s-ambassador-to-israel/ | Barrasso: Jack Lew is the Wrong Person for U.S. Ambassador to Israel | 2023-10-18 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned Jack Lew, President Biden’s nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Senator Barrasso discussed Mr. Lew’s previous work as Secretary of Treasury during the Obama Administration and the role he played in negotiating the flawed Iran nuclear deal. He also questioned Mr. Lew on the 31 Americans killed by Hamas in Israel and President Biden’s refusal to sanction Iran’s energy resources. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held Mr. Lew’s nomination hearing today. Excerpts from Senator Barrasso’s remarks: “Israel is one of our nation’s strongest allies. Since October 7, the world has seen the terror and violence inflicted by Hamas. “All of us strongly condemn Hamas’ invasion of Israel, which involved killing and wounding thousands of Israeli civilians. “Americans were also among those injured and killed and taken hostage by Hamas. As Israel fights these terrorist attacks, the United States remains unwavering in our commitment to Israel’s security. “With the incredible challenges facing Israel, it is vital we have the right person serving as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. It is especially true in light of President Biden’s repeated failed policies in the region. “Today’s nominee seems to be the wrong person for this important job. “As Secretary of Treasury in the Obama Administration, he helped negotiate the disastrous Iran nuclear deal. In fact, he went around bragging about the flawed deal to the American people. “As Secretary of Treasury, he unlocked a lot of Iranian assets and let them have their money. He was the ATM to the Iranian Ayatollah. “No one will forget the pallets of cash going to Iran, the largest state sponsor of terrorism. We know how they used the money. “As Secretary of Treasury, he helped orchestrate $1.7 billion in cash to be flown in an unmarked cargo plane to Iran. “He also oversaw the $400 million ransom payment to Iran in exchange for American hostages. The massive influx of cash was ultimately a direct deposit in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:43:12Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-lee-romney-urge-blm-to-withdraw-outrageous-land-grab-proposal-in-wyoming/ | Barrasso, Lummis, Lee, Romney Urge BLM to Withdraw Outrageous Land Grab Proposal in Wyoming | 2023-10-18 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., were joined by U.S. Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, both R-Utah, in a letter urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to immediately withdraw its misguided Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP). On August 17, 2023, BLM announced that over 1.8 million acres of land in Wyoming, managed by the Rock Springs Field Office, would be given special designation as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs). The proposal ignores more than a decade’s worth of local input and would reduce the land to single-use. If enforced, it will inevitably end grazing, critical transmission line improvements, and gas production that powers the region. “The 1.8 million-acre designation of Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) included in this RMP will have a negative impact on those who live, work, and recreate here. It will also present economic and environmental impacts for the greater American West region,” the senators wrote. “We urge the BLM to fully consider the impact that this proposed designation will have on Wyoming and Utah communities. Over a decade’s worth of Wyoming input should not be scrapped for a broad Washington mandate” Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Director Stone-Manning, We write to express our strong concerns with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP). On August 17, 2023, the BLM announced their Draft Resource Management Plan Revision (RMP) and accompanying Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 3.6 million acres of surface land managed by the Rock Springs Field Office. Given the outsized impact this policy change will have on communities across the nation and the lack of local support, it is imperative that the BLM withdraw this RMP draft entirely. Over the past 12 years, Wyoming has diligently worked to ensure a proposed RMP would be efficient, practical, and successful for the land and surrounding communities. Va… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:43:12Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-endorses-jim-jordan-speaker | Hageman Endorses Jim Jordan for Speaker | 2023-10-05 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY) today endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan (OH) for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Hageman issued the following statement: “Jim Jordan is the definition of a solid conservative and a truly effective leader, and I am proud to publicly express my strong support for him to become the next Speaker of the House. He is a friend and true ally of our America First agenda. Jim was one of the first members of Congress to provide counsel and guidance to our campaign to take back Wyoming’s lone congressional seat. He didn’t blink, he didn’t flinch, he was in from the get-go. “As chairman of the Judiciary Committee, he has been a warrior, staying focused on stopping the leftist weaponization of the federal government opponents and rooting out Biden family corruption. He is our most critical leader on defending our borders and I was honored he allowed me to play a small part in helping craft H.R. 2, the most conservative border security bill this body has ever passed. Jim will fight against the Biden White House and Democrat controlled Senate, so that we don’t send another dollar, that should be protecting our border, to Ukraine to enrich their oligarchs. “We desperately need a conservative leader who will fight against the growth of government, against increased government spending, and against the Swamp that controls Washington. Jim has been doing that his entire career, he will fight for our Constitutional rights, for a limited federal government, and for our America First principles. When we vote for the next Speaker, I will be supporting Jim Jordan, and I urge all my colleagues and the American people to do the same.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-statement-ouster-speaker-kevin-mccarthy | Rep. Hageman Statement on Ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Harriet Hageman today voted to table a motion to vacate the Speaker’s chair, and she also voted against the motion to vacate. She then issued the following statement: There are far too many pressing concerns facing this nation for Congress to be pulled into such a self-serving stunt as one member is selfishly trying to torpedo the business of the House. Federal spending is out of control, we have just begun an impeachment inquiry to get to the bottom of the Biden family influence peddling scheme, our southern border is in chaos as cartels smuggle across enough fentanyl to kill every American, and our economy is in tatters while we see families unable to afford medication, electricity, and groceries. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-passage-continuing-resolution | Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution | 2023-09-30 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - This afternoon, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on her NO vote for H.R. 5860: “Today I voted against passage of a 45 day “Continuing Resolution” to fund the government at current spending levels. Even if only for 45 days, this is far more spending than I can support. Yesterday, the House had the opportunity to pass a shorter-term bill that would have secured our borders while reducing government spending. That was the bill the House should have passed and that was the bill I supported. We are $33 trillion in debt, and we have over 11,000 illegals crossing our border each day. I look forward to continuing the appropriations process to rein in this bloated government.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-vote-to-keep-government-open/ | Barrasso, Lummis Vote to Keep Government Open | 2023-09-30 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., issued the following statements after voting for the short-term funding bill to keep the government open. “Keeping the government open is the right thing to do for Wyoming,” said Barrasso. “This legislation bridges the gap to pay our troops and keeps our National Parks open. One issue that many people in Wyoming are concerned about is pay cuts for our wildland firefighters. This bill stops this pay cut so firefighters can focus on protecting forests and communities across Wyoming. It also ensures a government that is open and working for the American people. Getting this bill passed puts the focus back on President Biden’s failures at the border and with runaway inflation.” “I voted to avert the government shutdown to ensure our service men and women continue getting a paycheck, our national parks, which keep Wyoming’s economy strong, remain open and federal services that people in Wyoming rely on remain open as Congress continues work on appropriations bills,” said Lummis. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have been a fierce budget hawk, consistently opposing bloated spending bills and working to reform entitlements to set us on a sustainable fiscal path. During the next 45 days I will do everything in my power to push Congress to use this opportunity to get our fiscal house in order, cut spending to stop the out-of-control inflation harming the people of Wyoming and secure our southern border.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-statement-impending-government-shutdown | Congresswoman Hageman Statement on Impending Government Shutdown | 2023-09-29 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on the impending government shutdown: “In the 118th Congress, the House has passed four of twelve appropriations bills to fund the government for FY2024. These bills cut government spending significantly, end woke policies in these federal agencies, fund our military and border security operations, and bring us closer to responsibly lowering our obscene national debt. In contrast, the Democrat-led Senate attempted to pass three appropriations bills but quickly failed and has not passed any other government funding since. I am disappointed that Congress has not moved quicker and that we have not passed all twelve bills, but good government can be a messy process. “To provide us with time to pass all remaining appropriations bills, I voted in favor of the Spending Reduction and Border Security Enhancement Act, to keep the government open through October 31st, 2023. The bill will reduce spending to FY2022 levels while holding defense, veterans, and homeland security funding at current levels and taking a 30% cut to other discretionary programs for 30 days. The Spending Reduction and Border Security Enhancement Act will permanently secure the border by including the majority of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, and create a bi-cameral fiscal commission to identify policies to improve America’s fiscal state. “Finally, it will be up to the Biden Administration to decide whether they want this government shutdown to have minimal impact on all our lives, or if they want to inflict maximum pain while we work to pass all appropriations bills for FY2024. For example, our National Parks can and should remain open in a limited capacity with fee revenue. Senator Barrasso has made this clear in a letter to the Department of the Interior last week, and I stand with him. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-protecting-hunting-heritage-and-education | Hageman Votes to Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education | 2023-09-27 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted to pass the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, a bipartisan bill that would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to ensure that the prohibition of use of federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to the use of such weapons in extracurricular programs such as archery, hunting, other shooting sports, or culinary arts. This legislation was in response to the Biden administration blocking funding for these programs. Rep. Hageman stated, “Our elementary and secondary schools teach millions of children across America how to responsibly handle firearms, safely hunt, and have respect for our lands. These programs have been successful for decades – yet the Biden administration, in their eagerness to eliminate every aspect of our 2nd Amendment Constitutional rights, chose to strip funding for these programs from our schools. Fortunately, in a bipartisan vote of 424-1, the House of Representatives sent a clear message to Joe Biden that our Constitutional rights matter, and providing proper education on hunting, archery, and shooting sports benefits all of us.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-statement-250000-chinese-wire-transfer-listed-joe-bidens-home-address | Hageman statement: $250,000 Chinese wire transfer listed Joe Biden’s home address | 2023-09-26 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the bombshell revelation that Chinese wire transfers, exceeding $250,000 in total, listed President Joe Biden’s home address in Delaware as the location of the beneficiary of the funds. Hageman’s statement is as follows: “How many times have we heard from the Democrats and their media allies that ‘there’s nothing to see here, no evidence at all’? Well, now we know that Joe Biden’s home address was listed on wire transfers from China, even after he flatly denied that his son Hunter ever made money from doing business in that communist country. That was yet another lie in this sorry tale of basic, simple, and obvious corruption. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bill-keeps-sheep-and-goat-import-ban/ | Barrasso Bill Keeps Sheep and Goat Import Ban | 2023-09-26 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to stop the Biden administration from lifting a ban on imports of sheep and goat products until accurate studies show the possibility of contamination or transmission of diseases have been completely eliminated. In 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented a final rule to remove BSE-related import restrictions on sheep and goats and their products. The Stop and Study Sheep and Goat Import Ban will stop this rule from taking effect and require updated, thorough research before exposing the sheep and goat industry, and ultimately U.S. consumers, to possible contaminations. “In Wyoming, the sheep and goat industries have been a part of our ranching way of life since statehood. We know we can rely on American producers to provide families with safe, reliable, and healthy meat products,” said Senator Barrasso. “Imported sheep and goats are at a higher risk of being contaminated or diseased. It’s critical that we keep the ban on imported sheep and goats in place until we can prove they are free of any possible diseases or contaminations.” Cosponsors of this legislation include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). This bill has received support from Wyoming Wool Growers and the American Sheep Industry Association. “This bill sheds light on one of the most critical challenges facing the American sheep industry, the large volume of imported sheep and goats (and products derived from sheep/goats). The sheep industry has faced price volatility and unpredictability for decades and a steady decline of sheep inventory across the country for decades. There are many causal factors and a stop and study on importation of these animals and derived products will hopefully lead to conversations on best solutions for all parties involved in the American sheep industry and our markets.” – Alison Crane, Executive Director of Wyoming Wool Growers “The American… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-sinema-introduce-bill-to-increase-access-to-broadband-on-federal-land/ | Barrasso, Sinema Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Broadband on Federal Land | 2023-09-20 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) introduced legislation to increase access to high-speed internet on federal land. Permitting for broadband projects and telecommunications infrastructure on federal land can take up to 48 months, causing significant impacts on rural communities. These delays jeopardize broadband projects, increase costs, and limit access to high-speed internet and vital telehealth services. The CLOSE THE GAP Act will modernize and streamline the permitting process to help expand access to high-speed internet and close the digital divide in rural communities. “Access to fast and reliable internet is critical to keeping rural communities, small businesses and emergency services running smoothly. In Wyoming, half of the land is owned by the federal government. There is a significant gap in internet service and in some cases no service at all,” said Senator Barrasso. “It shouldn’t take years for internet service providers to get approval to install or make simple repairs on federal land. Streamlining the permitting process is a vital step in closing the digital divide in rural communities in Wyoming and across the West.” “Streamlining the permitting process for broadband infrastructure allows Arizona to deploy high-speed internet services using historic funding I secured in my bipartisan infrastructure law more efficiently and effectively – connecting loved ones, making education and telehealth more accessible, and fueling economic opportunities for small businesses,” said Senator Sinema. This legislation has received support from Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr, NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, USTelecom, CTIA, Competitive Carriers Association, WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband, The Permitting Institute, T-Mobile, DISH Network, and The Fiber Broadband Association. “I want to applaud Senator Barrasso and Senator Sinema for their strong leadership and smart … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/speaker-mccarthy-announces-ndaa-conferees-0 | Speaker McCarthy Announces NDAA Conferees | 2023-09-19 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) announced the following members will serve as conferees on the House-Senate Conference Committee to resolve bicameral differences in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). On behalf of this recognition, Speaker McCarthy said: “The men and women who serve in uniform make sacrifices for our nation every day, and they deserve advocates in Congress who understand the importance of supporting our military. I’m proud to have such qualified leaders representing the House on the NDAA Conference Committee. This important committee is charged with ensuring our Department of Defense is focused on keeping America safe, cutting wasteful spending, combatting woke policies, and defending against our adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party.” The following Members were named to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee as core conferees: Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Rep. Robert Wittman (VA-01) Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08) Rep. and Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01) Chairman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-01) Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-06) Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-09) Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) Rep. Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) The following Members were named to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee as outside conferees: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-and-sen-sullivan-introduce-bicameral-bill-fight-energy-poverty | Rep. Hageman and Sen. Sullivan Introduce Bicameral Bill to Fight Energy Poverty | 2023-09-15 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman and Senator Dan Sullivan introduced the Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act to stop the federal government from inflicting energy poverty on the American people. The bill requires reviews of existing energy laws and regulations to determine if they are adversely impacting energy prices, and establishes metrics to ensure future laws and regulations do not inflict energy poverty on at risk communities. This legislation responds directly to President Biden’s targeting of resource producing states like Wyoming at the expense of all Americans who benefit from reliable and affordable energy. Rep. Hageman stated, “Supply versus demand is the most basic economic concept. Yet, Congressional majorities and presidential administrations led by climate crazed politicians, rather than statesmen, , have artificially destroyed supply while demand for energy resources continues to grow. Whether it was President Biden or Obama, Speaker Pelosi or Leader Schumer, these so-called leaders have waged war against American coal and oil and gas, all the while knowing they cannot replace the very energy resources they are undermining. These same officials roll out strategies promoting “environmental justice” and “economic equity” (while never defining either). Yet, it is ultimately our fellow Americans who struggle to make ends meet when the price at the pump goes up, energy bills reach record highs, and the grocery bill doubles. My bill would expose this culture of false promises by requiring the government to disclose how it currently and in the future will inflict disparate economic pain on at-risk communities across this country. America’s natural beauty comes from our clean, abundant resources which has provided a quality of life and level of prosperity humanity has never previously seen. Today, Americans suffer from government-imposed wretchedness, and we must chart a new course. The Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act will empower the People and the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/forum-emphasizes-importance-reforming-endangered-species-act | Forum Emphasizes the Importance of Reforming the Endangered Species Act | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Western Caucus and the House Natural Resources Committee’s Joint ESA Working Group co-hosted a Forum to hear directly from organizations representing farmers, ranchers, county commissioners, and small businesses about the need to reform and modernize the Endangered Species Act. The forum was led by Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and included several Western Caucus Members including Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee Bruce Westerman (AR-04), and Representatives Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Jerry Carl (AL-01), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Lauren Boebert (CO-03), and John Duarte (CA-13). Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), a Member of the Natural Resources Committee, also participated. “Yesterday we heard from stakeholders representing farmers, ranchers, offshore energy, sportsmen, and small businesses who shared their thoughts on how the ESA can better help recover species while also reducing the regulatory burdens placed on our partners on the ground,” said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). “As Chairman of the Western Caucus and co-chair of the ESA Working Group, I understand the importance of hearing feedback from folks across the country to hear about their experiences with the ESA. I want to thank our participants, Members, and guests who joined us today for an important discussion that will help inform our working group as we work on ESA reforms going forward.” "This dialogue was an essential step in our efforts to improve the ESA for the benefit of all Americans, not the environmental lawyers profiting from endless litigation. The testimony we heard from residents across the country made it clear that the ESA is broken and desperately needs to be reformed,” said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04). “I want to thank Representative Newhouse and all of our panelists and members who participated in this forum. I look forward to continuing to work with all participants to develop responsible and reasonable solutions to modernize the ESA and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-burgess-bill-protects-medicare-part-b-patients/ | Barrasso, Burgess Bill Protects Medicare Part B Patients | 2023-09-13 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced a bill to protect access to care for vulnerable Medicare patients being treated with Part B covered drugs, including treatments for cancer and other serious diseases. In their reckless tax and spending bill, Democrats included a price-fixing scheme for certain Medicare Part B physician-administered drugs that would cut reimbursements for health care providers issuing life-saving medication. As a result, patients will struggle to find the care they need in their local communities. Barrasso’s bill, the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act, would lower reimbursements for providers and require drug manufacturers to send rebates directly to the government for the difference in costs. It will save medical practices instead of putting providers in the middle at no extra cost to the government. “By cutting reimbursements for doctors, Democrats are making it extremely difficult for patients with cancer and other chronic diseases to find care in their local communities. This price-fixing scheme will raise costs for our seniors on Medicare,” said Senator Barrasso. “This bill will keep physician reimbursements stable and not cost the government a dime. Congress must pass this bill so cancer patients don’t become collateral damage as a result of the Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree.” Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Texas) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “The Inflation Reduction Act slashed the physician reimbursement rate for Part B payments significantly, threatening care for 60 million Medicare beneficiaries,” said Rep. Burgess. “The 2023 Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act safeguards access to personalized care for patients with complex conditions and ensures the highest quality care for American patients, including those with cancer and other serious and complex conditions such as rheumatologic, autoimmune, and inflammatory conditions; those living with… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-statement-impeachment-inquiry | Rep. Hageman Statement on Impeachment Inquiry | 2023-09-12 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on Speaker McCarthy’s announcement of the opening of an impeachment inquiry for President Biden: Rep. Hageman stated “An impeachment inquiry is a serious undertaking and there are serious reasons why we are doing this. It’s clear that President Biden, his son, and everyone in his campaign and administration know that as well, or they wouldn’t have tried to divert attention with false claims that Hunter Biden’s laptop was a Russian plant. The questions before us are serious, and they surround allegations that Joe Biden participated in an organized effort to enrich his family, and potentially himself, by selling access to him to foreign businessmen. “The laptop has always contained evidence that President Biden knew of his family’s influence peddling schemes, approved of them, and likely personally profited from them. With this inquiry, we can gather all the facts and have a clear picture of the Biden family corruption operation, with Joe Biden as the product they were selling. I commend Speaker McCarthy for his leadership on this important issue, and for his decision to move forward with the inquiry. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, I look forward to being heavily involved throughout the entire process.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-backs-no-budget-no-pay-act/ | Barrasso Backs No Budget No Pay Act | 2023-09-12 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) cosponsored Senator Mike Braun’s (R-Ind.) bipartisan “No Budget No Pay Act.” “If we’re going to stop this out-of-control spending, Congress must do their job and pass a responsible budget now,” said Barrasso. “I’ve been a proud cosponsor of the ‘No Budget, No Pay’ Act for more than a decade. This important bill stops lawmakers in Washington from getting paid if a budget is not passed every year. In business, you don’t get paid for a job that you don’t do. Congress shouldn’t be any different. Washington needs to follow Wyoming’s lead and pass a responsible budget that cuts spending and provides certainty to American job creators.” The No Budget No Pay Act states that if Members of Congress don’t fulfill their basic job requirements and pass the annual budget resolutions and appropriations bills by the start of the fiscal year (October 1), they will not receive pay until they do. The bill also prohibits retroactive pay for the period. Barrasso has cosponsored the No Budget No Pay act every Congress since it was initially introduced in 2011. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-join-colleagues-in-introducing-cra-to-overturn-bidens-newest-student-loan-scheme/ | Barrasso, Lummis Join Colleagues in Introducing CRA to Overturn Biden’s Newest Student Loan Scheme | 2023-09-08 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined 15 of their colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn President Biden’s income-driven repayment (IDR) rule, which would allow student loan borrowers to forgo paying back even the principal on their loans at the taxpayers’ expense. “President Biden continues to push his unconstitutional student loan forgiveness scheme. Even after the Supreme Court ruled against the president, he is still trying to force billions of dollars of debt onto hardworking taxpayers. He is determined to insult every American who played by the rules and worked hard to responsibly pay off their own debt,” said Senator Barrasso. “At a time when prices are still on the rise, the last thing Wyoming families need is another unfair financial expense. This CRA will hold the administration accountable and make sure no taxpayer in Wyoming, or across the country, is stuck paying off someone else’s student loans.” “President Biden’s continued pursuit of this student loan payback scheme shows just how separated he is from reality. People in Wyoming who did not pursue a college degree, paid back their own loans or worked hard to pay for their education should not be responsible for someone else’s voluntary financial decisions. I’m proud to introduce this resolution to protect people in Wyoming from this unfair policy,” said Senator Lummis. Click here for a one-pager on the IDR rule. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bill-stops-bidens-attack-on-school-hunting-archery-programs/ | Barrasso Bill Stops Biden’s Attack on School Hunting, Archery Programs | 2023-09-07 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness (ARROW) Act to stop the Biden administration from blocking funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting and archery programs. This legislation would clarify that the prohibition of the use of federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to the use of funds for sports clubs, teams, trainings, or related activities provided for students. “The Biden administration continues its attack on our constitutional rights and Wyoming values,” said Senator Barrasso. “Now, President Biden’s Department of Education is blocking funding for schools with hunter education and archery programs. These important programs help students learn proper firearm instruction and archery safety. These valuable programs decrease firearm-related injuries and accidents. They also connect our students to the long-standing heritage and traditions of America and the West. Our legislation will stop any attempts to block funding for schools with hunter education and archery programs and keep Washington politics out of Wyoming’s schools.” This bill has received support from the Wyoming Department of Education, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the National Rifle Association, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Safari Club International, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. “As Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction, I know how critical these programs are to students in Wyoming and across the country, and this action by the Biden Administration is an attack not only on our important education programs but our way of life. I applaud Senator Barrasso and Senator Lummis for their leadership on this important bill and for fighting to protect our school hunting and archery programs.” – Megan Degenfelder, Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction “We thank Senator Barrasso for his introduction of the ARROW Act and to ensure that archery, hunting and shooting sports progr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-join-effort-to-ban-federal-mask-mandates/ | Barrasso, Lummis Join Effort to Ban Federal Mask Mandates | 2023-09-07 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) in introducing legislation to prevent the government from imposing new federal mask mandates for domestic air travel, public transit systems, and in schools. The Freedom to Breathe Act would also prevent air carriers, public transit authorities, and all educational institutions from refusing service to those who choose not to wear face masks. On Thursday, Senate Democrats blocked the legislation from being passed unanimously on the Senate floor. “The Freedom to Breathe Act is a commonsense step in protecting individual liberties and preserving states’ rights,” said Senator Barrasso. “It is not the role of the federal government to mandate masks on airlines, transit authorities, or in schools. This important legislation ensures people in Wyoming and across the country aren’t forced to follow an impractical, unreasonable mask mandate. The rights of every American must be protected from one-size-fits-all Washington mandates.” “If this administration is uninterested in defending the American people’s individual liberties and states’ rights from misguided and ineffective federal mask mandates, then it is up to Congress to preserve these sacred rights,” said Senator Lummis. “I’m proud to cosponsor this commonsense legislation which shields the people of Wyoming from unfounded mandates handed down from out-of-touch D.C. bureaucrats.” Full text of the legislation can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/westerman-returns-historic-codel-demonstrating-us-strength-indo-pacific-and | Westerman Returns From Historic CODEL Demonstrating U.S. Strength in the Indo-Pacific and Countering CCP Influence | 2023-09-05 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - After leading a historic trip to the Indo-Pacific region, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and the bipartisan delegation have returned to the U.S. and reflected on the importance of their trip. "Without visiting our friends in the Indo-Pacific and seeing their needs firsthand, it's hard to truly understand the threats they face from the Chinese Communist Party. Leading this trip was an important reminder of the need to preserve our special relationships and work with our partners to protect our mutual values of democracy, freedom and self determination for decades to come. We saw firsthand the scars and heard the stories from nations once ravaged by conflict, and we will continue to ensure our military and economic strength will prevent history from repeating itself. We will not stand idly by in the face of the oppressive and malign actions of the Chinese Communist Party, and we are committed to defending our borders and allies from any regime that seeks to undermine the values of freedom and democracy we cherish." - House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) "Our Pacific family stands together with the people of Maui in their time of heartbreak and resolve. This CODEL reaffirmed our close friendship with each of the Freely Associated States on their own soil, and I appreciate Chairman Westerman’s strong leadership for a free and open Pacific. These independent nations are vital security partners in this shared mission, and much like American Samoa, many of their people proudly wear the uniforms of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces." - Indo-Pacific Task Force Chair U.S. Rep. Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa) "Thanks to Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman for understanding how important the Pacific is to US national security. Organizing this congressional delegation to visit and meet and listen to people and leaders of the Freely Associated States is key to bringing Members of Congress up to speed on our nation’s close … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-blast-blms-proposed-land-grab-in-wyoming/ | Barrasso, Lummis Blast BLM’s Proposed Land Grab in Wyoming | 2023-08-17 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., blasted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan (RPM) it released today. In the announcement, the BLM stated that over 1.8 million acres of land in Wyoming, managed by the Rock Springs Field Office, would be given special designation as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs). “The Biden administration continues to attack our Wyoming way of life. The latest hit job from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) aims to take control of 1.8 million acres of land in Wyoming. This blatant land grab completely dismisses practical solutions proposed by local land managers, local agencies and the people who live and work on this land,” said Senator Barrasso. “I encourage everyone to make your voice heard through the public comment period. There is still time for us to force the BLM to turn this outrageous proposal around and strike a balanced approach that puts Wyoming, not Washington, in the driver’s seat.” “The Biden administration’s proposal to lock up even more federal lands willfully ignores more than a decade of thoughtful systems designed by local experts and Wyoming-based stakeholders at our state’s expense,” said Senator Lummis. “While I am not surprised by this misguided decision, I am disappointed this administration is prioritizing unnecessary red tape over well-designed policies established by our experts on the ground.” The BLM has opened a 90-day public comment period, closing on November 16, 2023. For those interested in leaving a comment, information can be found at the following link: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/13853/510. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:31:44Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-leads-letter-calling-out-bidens-attack-on-school-hunting-archery-programs/ | Barrasso Leads Letter Calling Out Biden’s Attack on School Hunting, Archery Programs | 2023-08-11 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) led 18 Republican Senate colleagues in a letter to President Biden urging his administration to withdraw its outrageous plans to block funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting and archery programs. The letter condemns the Biden administration’s purposeful misinterpretation of last year’s gun control bill to justify blocking funding for schools with these outdoor recreation programs. More than 500,000 students participate and are certified through hunter education courses each year. These important programs help students learn how to handle firearms safely — in turn, decreasing firearm-related injuries and accidents. In the letter, the senators urge President Biden to withdraw this guidance immediately and support hunter education and archery programs in schools across the country. “While the administration claims to be eliminating dangerous activities, this guidance will, in fact, have the opposite effect. These programs provided thousands of students with the opportunity to learn proper instruction for firearm and archery safety,” the senators wrote. “By including hunter education in schools, students are given the tools to be safe and responsible hunters. It is now clearer than ever that the Biden Administration will use the bill to attack the constitutional rights of Americans.” Co-signers of the letter include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear President Biden, We write to express our deep concern about the Biden Administration’s attempt to use the gun control bill passed last year to block… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:31:44Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-american-families-need-relief-from-persistent-and-painful-high-prices/ | Barrasso: American Families Need Relief from Persistent and Painful High Prices | 2023-08-10 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today issued the following statement after the July 2023 Consumer Price Index (CPI) revealed inflation accelerated last month and has risen 16.8% since President Joe Biden took office. “American families need relief from persistent and painful high prices. Joe Biden signed the Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree into law one year ago. He claimed more spending would bring down prices. Once again, he was wrong. Prices are still going up. Americans are facing sky-high prices at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and while back-to-school shopping. They’re digging into their dwindling savings just to keep up.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-the-sale-of-jackson-hole-mountain-resort/ | Barrasso Statement on the Sale of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort | 2023-08-04 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after the Kemmerer family announced the sale of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to local buyers. “Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is regularly named one of the best ski resorts in North America. This is in no small part due to the decades of work and investment that the Kemmerer family has committed to make the resort and the Jackson community a world-class destination. We continue to invite people from around the world to enjoy Wyoming’s natural wonders and beautiful landscapes. While the mountain is most famous for its skiing, it also offers outstanding summer activities including hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing and more. I’m glad this iconic Wyoming resort will remain family-owned and in capable, local hands.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:31:44Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-bill-protect-us-raised-beef | Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to Protect US-Raised Beef | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023. The bill, which is co-led by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA), seeks to prohibit beef retailers from designating foreign beef as an American-made product by defining US-produced beef as coming from animals “exclusively born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged in the United States.” Processors who do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements will be assessed a fine of $5,000 per pound of beef illegally labeled as “made in the USA.” Discussing the bill, Congresswoman Hageman stated: “Beef is a key product of the American West, and enhanced country of origin labeling guidance is vital to protecting small-scale farmers and ranchers that must compete with mega meatpacking conglomerates. Clarifying what it means to be ‘made in the USA’ will give consumers greater confidence in what they feed their families, support local farmers and economies, and crack down on deceptive labeling practices by the big four meatpackers.” “We need to help American farmers who are competing with multi-national meat packing companies that are importing cattle and falsely labeling it as from the United States," said Rep. Khanna. "The Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act will level the playing field for our ranchers and I'm proud to lead this effort with Rep. Hageman.” In addition to bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, multiple stakeholder groups have applauded this bill, including R-CALF, US Cattlemen’s Association, and Farm Action Fund. “Labels should clearly say where food comes from,” said Joe Van Wye, Farm Action Fund’s policy and outreach director. “We thank Representatives Hageman and Khanna for championing this legislation and we look forward to fighting for its inclusion in the farm bill.” The Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act is Congresswoman Hageman’s twelfth bill introduced since joining Congress in January 2023. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-introduces-small-business-growth-act/ | Barrasso Introduces Small Business Growth Act | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced pro-growth legislation to help small businesses, farmers, and ranchers purchase the equipment and supplies they need to build their operations and support their employees. The Small Business Growth Act (S. 2609) will reduce tax bills for business owners looking to purchase equipment—including farming equipment, office furniture, manufacturing tools, machinery, commercial vehicles, and more. This will free up resources to go toward employee salaries, materials, and other critical business expenditures. “Small businesses are the backbone of Wyoming’s economy. We want to make sure they have every opportunity to succeed,” said Barrasso. “Right now, they face an uphill battle with record high inflation and a mountain of new regulations. The Small Business Growth Act will go a long way in helping Wyoming’s farmers, ranchers and small businesses expand their operations, better compete and hire more workers.” Cosponsors of this legislation include Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Mike Braun (R-IN), and James Risch (R-ID). The Small Business Growth Act has received support from the Wyoming Farm Bureau, Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Bankers Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Association, National Association of Manufacturers, American Farm Bureau, Small Business Investor Alliance, National Restaurant Association, Associated General Contractors of America, American Hotel & Lodging Association, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Tooling and Machining Association, S-Corp Association, American Rental Association, American Mold Builders Association, Forging Industry Association, North American Die Casting Association, Precision Machined Products Association, and Precision Metalforming Association. “The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation appreciates Senator Barrasso’s commitment to helping ease the tax burden on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:25:20Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-arrington-lead-bicameral-letter-to-biden-admin-on-mexico-undermining-usmca-energy-commitments/ | Barrasso, Arrington Lead Bicameral Letter to Biden Admin on Mexico Undermining USMCA Energy Commitments | 2023-07-21 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX), along with a bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators recently sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai regarding the Government of Mexico’s pursuit of discriminatory policies that favor Mexican state-run energy companies and directly undermine United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) commitments. The letter demands Representative Tai swiftly establish a USMCA dispute settlement panel to address Mexico’s discriminatory policies across the energy sector. “The United States has given Mexico more than enough time to rein in its discriminatory actions toward American energy producers,” said Sen. Barrasso. “Seventy-five days of consultations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement have stretched on for nearly a year with little meaningful progress. It’s time to convene a dispute resolution panel and put an end to these unfair practices once and for all.” “The USMCA agreement was negotiated in good faith to ensure freer markets, fairer trade, and robust economic growth in North America. Mexico’s actions in undermining American energy companies betray the historical bipartisan trade agreement,” said Rep. Arrington. “The energy producers in the food, fuel, fiber capital of the world are relying on the administration to settle this dispute, continue the commitment to fair trade made in USMCA, and ensure all parties are upholding their part of the deal.” The American Petroleum Institute said, “Mexico’s escalating pursuit of discriminatory policies that favor state-run energy companies violate the country’s commitments under USCMA and directly threaten the prosperity of U.S. companies and their workers. The US has given Mexico several opportunities to fix its problematic policies, including last year’s consultations request, but Mexico has made little effort to fix them. We welcome the efforts of trade leaders in both the House and Senate to address these alarming polices and support their request… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:25:20Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-improve-air-passenger-experience-and-safety | Hageman Votes to Improve Air Passenger Experience and Safety | 2023-07-20 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image July 20, 2023 FAA Reauthorization Bill Includes 3 Amendments Sponsored by Rep. Hageman Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman voted in support of H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation (SGRLAA) Act. The SGRLAA Act will improve operations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), aid in workforce development, provide for additional infrastructure improvements, maintain safety standards, and improve the flying experience for all passengers. The SGRLAA authorizes programs and funding levels for the FAA through 2028. Rep. Hageman stated, “The SGRLAA Act will ensure United States air transportation continues to be the best in the world. The changes made in this legislation will make it easier for airports to expand capacity without excessive and oppressive environmental restrictions, address workforce shortages, and restrict the ability of China to abuse our airspace. I am proud to have three amendments included in this bill and, considering the overwhelming bipartisan support in the House today, look forward to seeing its swift passage by the Senate.” Rep. Hageman Amendments Amendment No. 37 – Ensures the procurement of new aviation-related equipment is of high quality and standard and will be built to last for the benefit of Wyoming airports and the aviation community. Amendment No. 38 – Requires the FAA to provide easily accessible and streamlined non-federal weather observer training to airport personnel so that such personnel can manually provide weather observations when automated surface observing systems and automated weather observing systems experience outages and errors. Amendment No. 39 – Requires a study on methods related to the recruitment, retention, employment, education, training, and well-being of the aviation workforce specifically within rural communities and report the findings to Congress. SGRLAA Specific Provisions Related to improving the passenger experience: Includes the Freedom to Fly Act, which prohibits the FAA from implementin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-biden-rule-will-put-wyoming-oil-and-gas-workers-on-the-unemployment-line/ | Barrasso: Biden Rule Will Put Wyoming Oil and Gas Workers on the Unemployment Line | 2023-07-20 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) released a statement regarding a proposed rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The proposal codifies provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that intentionally raised the price of leasing federal lands for oil and gas production. BLM is doubling down by adding costs to each individual well, further restricting where development can occur on federal lands and adding burdensome requirements on permits. “President Biden’s assault on affordable, available and reliable American energy knows no bounds. With the stroke of a pen, the Biden administration will put Wyoming oil and gas workers on the unemployment line,” Barrasso said. “The president has vowed to end drilling on federal lands. This rule confirms it’s a vow he intends to keep. Last year, the onshore oil and gas leasing program returned more than $43 to American taxpayers for every dollar spent. This destructive and punitive rule will end up costing the taxpayers far more than it helps them.” Background Information: On December 13, 2022, ranking member Barrasso questioned Tommy P. Beaudreau, the deputy secretary of the Interior, about the Department of the Interior’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Specifically, he pushed the administration to explain how it would impact oil and gas leasing programs on federal land. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-senate-declares-july-22-the-national-day-of-the-american-cowboy/ | Senate Declares July 22 the National Day of the American Cowboy | 2023-07-20 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – In honor of the hardworking men and women that established the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 22, 2023 as the National Day of the American Cowboy. U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., introduced the bipartisan resolution with their colleagues. The resolution passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. Started in 2005 by U.S. Senator Craig Thomas, the National Day of the American Cowboy traditionally coincides each year with Cheyenne Frontier Days. The resolution honors the culture, traditions and values of the American Cowboy way of life that are still alive today. “In Wyoming, we commit to following the Cowboy Code: living a life of honesty, hard work, and integrity. The American Cowboy is a time-honored embodiment of our way of life,” said Senator Barrasso. “Washington could benefit from following the cowboy’s commitment to the values treasured most by the people of Wyoming. I look forward to celebrating our cowboys and cowgirls with the rest of the Cowboy State on this special day.” “The values of hard work, integrity and honoring your word were established by the cowboys settling Wyoming,” said Senator Lummis. “Cowboys have a legendary history and thriving culture today thanks to the modern ranchers, ropers and riders who saddle up each day and carry on the tradition. The people of the Cowboy State have long celebrated the important contributions of the men and women of the west and I welcome the rest of the country to join us in honoring the cowboy spirit.” Other co-sponsors of the resolution include U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Kennedy (R-La.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-attends-israeli-presidents-congressional-address | Harriet Hageman Attends Israeli President’s Congressional Address | 2023-07-19 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman attended Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s address to a joint session of Congress. During his speech, President Herzog focused on the 75th anniversary of Israel’s founding and the legacy forged by the two nations’ longstanding partnership. “While some of my colleagues in the House seek to deride Israel through their anti-Semitic and hateful rhetoric, I am proud to be a friend of Israel and was honored to attend President Herzog’s address. For 75 years, Israel has stood as a beacon of democracy in the Middle East and a staunch ally and partner of the United States,” said Congresswoman Hageman. “The Israeli people have weathered countless trials throughout their nation’s history, and time after time America has stood by their side. The Abraham Accords, brokered by President Trump, are just the latest example of how our nations’ partnership furthers peace and hope in the Middle East, a peace that President Herzog called ‘a true game changer’ that has ‘altered the trajectory of the Middle East.’ I look forward to a continued partnership with an ally who shares our nation’s values, interests, and hope for a better, peaceful world.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/western-caucus-house-natural-resources-launch-endangered-species-act-working | Western Caucus, House Natural Resources Launch Endangered Species Act Working Group | 2023-07-18 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Western Caucus and House Committee on Natural Resources launched an Endangered Species Act Working Group. The Working Group will seek to examine how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is being implemented by federal agencies, the practical impacts on the American people, how litigation is driving ESA decision making, and how success is defined under the ESA. The goal of the Working Group will be to publish a series of policy recommendations that reform the ESA to the benefit of the American people and species conservation. Members of the Working Group include Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chairs Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Reps. Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), John Duarte (CA-13), Judge Carter (TX-31), Jerry Carl (AL-01), and Lauren Boebert (CO-03). “Only in the federal government would five percent be deemed a passing grade, but that is exactly how “successful” the Endangered Species Act has been at recovering species,” said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). “It is clear the ESA is in desperate need of reform, not only for the sake of our species, but for the men and women who are negatively impacted by its land use restrictions, impact on property values, and costly permitting requirements. I am proud to launch this working group with House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman to work towards providing tangible, actionable solutions to the ESA for the betterment of the American people and species recovery.” “The Endangered Species Act is a well-intentioned but entirely outdated piece of legislation which must be brought into the 21st Century. With hundreds of species being listed under the Endangered Species list but with a dismal 3% having been delisted, clearly something is not working. It’s time to take action,” said Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04). “Today, we’re formally launching the Endangered Species Working Group with members from the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Western Cau… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-boozman-host-wyoming-farm-bill-priorities-roundtable/ | Barrasso, Lummis, Boozman Host Wyoming Farm Bill Priorities Roundtable | 2023-07-17 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., recently hosted a Wyoming Farm Bill Priorities Roundtable with Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.), the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senator Boozman is one of the primary authors of the upcoming Farm Bill. The senators were joined by members of the Wyoming State Legislature and more than 30 representatives of Wyoming’s agriculture industry to discuss the Farm Bill and the impacts it will have on Wyoming. “Wyoming agriculture is at the heart of our communities and is a critical part of our state’s economy,” said Senator Barrasso. “As Congress debates the new Farm Bill, I wanted to bring one of the key authors of the bill, Senator Boozman, to Wyoming so he could hear directly from the people who provide food and fiber to our nation. I look forward to continuing my work with Senators Lummis and Boozman and agriculture groups across the state to ensure Wyoming’s priorities are front and center.” “The Farm Bill is critically important for Wyoming ranchers, and I was thrilled to host Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman in Casper so he could see firsthand the unique needs Wyoming producers face,” said Senator Lummis. “Sen. Barrasso and I are committed to ensuring Wyoming is well represented in the Farm Bill and will continue to work with Sen. Boozman to ensure Wyoming priorities are not forgotten.” “It is important to get out of Washington and visit with stakeholders as we move forward with the Farm Bill process. I appreciate the invitation from Senators Barrasso and Lummis to join them in Wyoming to hear from their farmers and ranchers who utilize vital Farm Bill programs,” said Senator Boozman. “We had a very informative roundtable and an excellent site visit that gave us a great deal to consider as we move forward with writing the next Farm Bill.” More than 30 representatives of Wyoming’s agriculture industry participated in the Farm Bill Roundtable. The groups attending in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:25:20Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-support-national-defense-and-military-families | Hageman Votes to Support National Defense and Military Families | 2023-07-14 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Harriet Hageman voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House 219-210. The FY24 NDAA provides for our nation’s defense, counters Communist Chinese aggression, supports our servicemembers and their families through a pay increase, improved housing, and access to healthcare. Conservatives in the House have also pushed to ensure that radical woke ideology will no longer have a place in our nation’s defense decisions. Rep. Hageman stated, “Since the founding of our nation, providing for our common defense has been a Constitutional responsibility of Congress. The NDAA is one of the mechanisms used to provide authorization for key provisions of that defense. Because of its importance to our national security, it is an authorization that has been passed in a bipartisan, bicameral manner for 62 years in a row. “This year, the NDAA provided a way to end many of the woke policies that have been infecting our military since President Biden took office. We are banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) and gender reassignment surgeries, stopping radical climate change policies, ending government paid travel for abortions, and scaling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates. “I am confident that my four amendments which have been included in this legislation will ensure greater transparency, oversight, and accountability from the DoD. These amendments focus on critical issues such as fentanyl tracking, border security, use of reliable fossil fuel options instead of “green” energy, and scrutinizing spending on the war in Ukraine. “Through the NDAA, Republicans in the House are also countering Chinese aggression by bolstering homeland defense, deterrence, and intelligence operations. The soft-on-China policies of this administration have weakened America’s security, and its standing throughout the world. We are changing that. “Finally, we are taking care of the brave men and women of our armed forces who put their lives on the line to keep us free by in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-senators-introduce-bill-to-rename-shoshoni-post-office-after-former-postmaster-dessie-bebout/ | Senators Introduce Bill to Rename Shoshoni Post Office After Former Postmaster Dessie Bebout | 2023-07-12 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., in introducing a bipartisan bill today to honor former Shoshoni Postmaster Dessie Bebout by naming the local post office after her. Bebout, a WWII veteran, passed away earlier this year at age 102. Bebout’s career with the U.S. Postal Service began in 1962. She rose to Postmaster for Shoshoni, Wyoming where she served for 13 years with distinction. Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. “Dessie was a trailblazer for women in Wyoming. She was a patriot, and one of the first women in Wyoming to enlist in the U.S. Navy during WWII,” said Barrasso. “As the former Shoshoni Postmaster, Dessie earned the ‘Order of the Vest,’ the highest award given to postmasters. We are all so grateful for her years of service to our nation and her incredible contributions to communities across Wyoming. Naming the Shoshoni Post Office after Dessie will ensure her legacy carries on for future generations of Wyoming men and women.” Click here to watch Sen. Lummis’ remarks. “Dessie Bebout dedicated her life to serving this country and helping others,” said Senator Lummis. “From enlisting in the military following Pearl Harbor to serving as the Postmaster of the Shoshoni Post Office, I can’t think of a more fitting person to name the Shoshoni Post Office after.” Click here to watch Sen. Carper’s remarks. “Dessie dedicated her life to service as one of the first enlisted women in the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor,” said Senator Carper. “As a fellow Navy veteran, I want to honor the sacrifice she made for our country, and I’m proud to co-sponsor this bill in her memory. I want to thank Senator Barrasso for his efforts to name this post office so that Dessie’s memory lives on in her community.” After graduating from Fremont County Vocational High School in Lander, Bebout worked for the Fremont County Extension Service and at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Bebout… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:25:20Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-joins-fox-news-sunday-with-shannon-bream-to-discuss-china-nato-and-ukraine/ | Barrasso Joins Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream To Discuss China, NATO, and Ukraine | 2023-07-09 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss the Biden administration’s approach to China and the president’s upcoming trip to the NATO Summit. They also discussed Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine and providing Ukraine with the support they need. Below are key excerpts from the interview: On the Biden Administration’s Approach to China: “Joe Biden is playing right into the hands of communist China. Never again can we allow ourselves as a nation to be dependent on them for anything. “To see Secretary Yellen bowing down repeatedly in China is embarrassing and it’s emblematic of this administration. Just before she got there, they choked off the supply of key minerals we need for semiconductors, for solar panels. These people are stealing our trade secrets, buying up our farmlands, and killing our citizens with fentanyl. “This foreign policy is a national security disaster. We ought to be less dependent, we need to be diversifying our supply chain. “Instead the president is making it worse. He is shutting off mining for critical minerals in the United States while forcing people to buy expensive electric cars. He is making us poorer, he is making China richer, and will get worse next week when he sends John Kerry to China to continue this surrender. “China is watching closely what we do on all fronts, but specifically in Ukraine. China and Putin said there are no limits to their friendship and both view the president as weak and indecisive. China is gearing up and looking at Taiwan. Taiwan needs weapons and technology to porcupine themselves. Show strength, not this slow surrender that I see from this administration.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on China. On President Biden’s Trip to the NATO Summit: “First and foremost, this is what the president needs to do with NATO: hold their feet to the fire. “500 days into the war, of all the money that has been contributed, the United States doubled what other NATO countries have d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:25:20Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-against-biden-student-loan-scheme/ | Barrasso Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against Biden Student Loan Scheme | 2023-06-30 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today issued the following statement after the United State Supreme Court ruled the Biden administration lacked authority to use executive action to cancel student loan debt. “Today’s decision is a victory for every American who played by the rules and worked hard to pay off their own debt. Senate Republicans warned that President Biden’s student loan scheme was unconstitutional. This decision confirms that. We will block any attempt by President Biden and Congressional Democrats that continues this executive overreach and reckless spending. The 87% of Americans with no student loan debt should never be forced to pay off the debt of the 13% who do.” Background: Senator Barrasso joined 43 Republican Senators on an amicus brief calling on the United States Supreme Court to rule against the Biden administration’s student loan cancellation program. Senator Barrasso is an original cosponsor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning the student loan cancellation program. The Senate passed the resolution on June 1, 2023, by a vote of 52-46. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-applauds-supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling | Hageman Applauds Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling | 2023-06-29 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling rejecting race-based college admissions as a violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause: Rep. Hageman stated, “I applaud the Supreme Court for today’s decision rejecting race-based college admissions, or “affirmative action.” No individual should face a higher hurdle in gaining access to educational opportunity simply based on race, ethnicity, religion, or sex. The 14th Amendment ensures that we are a nation of equal opportunity for all.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-host-town-halls-niobrara-and-converse-counties-tomorrow | Harriet Hageman to Host Town Halls in Niobrara and Converse Counties Tomorrow | 2023-06-29 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Lusk, WY – Tomorrow, June 30th, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman will host her fourth and fifth town halls of the week. The town halls will be the twenty-second and twenty-third gatherings this year – honoring her promise to host a town hall in every county this year. The Niobrara County event will take place from 4:00pm – 5:00pm at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds, 4080 US-20, Lusk, WY. The Converse County event will take place from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Eastern Wyoming College – Douglas Campus, 800 S. Wind River Drive, Douglas, WY. Representative Hageman will begin with a recap of the latest developments in Congress, with an audience Q & A to follow. Media planning to attend should RSVP to Chris.Berardi@mail.house.gov – and kindly hold their questions until the press availability period at the conclusion of the event. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-host-town-halls-platte-and-goshen-counties-tomorrow | Harriet Hageman to Host Town Halls in Platte and Goshen Counties Tomorrow | 2023-06-28 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Wheatland, WY – Tomorrow, June 29th, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman will host her second and third town halls of the week. The town halls will be the twentieth and twenty-first gatherings this year. The Platte County event will take place from 10:00am – 11:00am at the Platte County Library, 904 9th St. Wheatland, WY. The Goshen County event will take place from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Goshen County Fairgrounds (Brand Room), 4740 US Highway 26/85 Torrington, WY. Representative Hageman will begin with a recap of the latest developments in Congress, with an audience Q & A to follow. Media planning to attend should RSVP to Chris.Berardi@mail.house.gov – and kindly hold their questions until the press availability period at the conclusion of the event. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-host-town-hall-carbon-county-tomorrow | Harriet Hageman to Host Town Hall in Carbon County Tomorrow | 2023-06-27 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Saratoga, WY – Wednesday evening, June 28th, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman will host her first town hall meeting of this district work period. The Carbon County town hall will be the 19th in Harriet’s first six months in Congress. The event will take place from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Platte Valley Community Center, 210 W. Elm Avenue, Saratoga, WY. Representative Hageman will begin with a recap of the latest developments in Congress, with audience Q & A to follow. Media planning to attend should RSVP to Chris.Berardi@mail.house.gov – and kindly hold their questions until the press availability period at the conclusion of the event. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-announces-july-congress-your-community-events | Harriet Hageman Announces July “Congress in Your Community” Events | 2023-06-23 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Cheyenne, WY – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced the addition of two “Congress in Your Community” events in July 2023. Mobile office hours will take place in Carbon and Lincoln counties and allow constituents to meet with district staff, have questions answered in person, or receive help with federal government services. Hageman stated, “My primary obligation as your Congresswoman is to ensure Wyomingites across the state have their voices heard and receive the assistance they need,” said Hageman. “Mobile office hours allow my staff to meet constituents in their community to provide aid working with federal agencies, hear thoughts, and answer questions about what I am doing to serve Wyoming in Washington, DC.” Members of the Congresswoman’s district staff will host Congress in Your Community on the following dates: Tue, July 11: Saratoga (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Fri, July 21: Afton (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM) If you have an issue or concern that you would like to discuss, please click here to complete our sign-up form. On the form, you will see dates, times, and addresses for all upcoming mobile office hours, as well as a chance to provide information for your request. You can also call Lisa Scaling at 307-261-6595 to schedule your meeting or ask additional questions. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-statement-hunter-biden-and-doj-corruption | Harriet Hageman Statement on Hunter Biden and DOJ Corruption | 2023-06-23 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman blasted the two-tiered criminal justice system, which has been further exposed by whistleblower testimony and evidence that clearly revealed the Biden family business of selling access to their patriarch, Joe Biden. The newly disclosed information comes on the heels of Hunter Biden’s sweetheart plea agreement with federal prosecutors, which will keep him out of jail despite being charged with a gun crime and tax evasion. Representative Hageman stated, “Hunter Biden sent a menacing text to a Chinese businessman connected to the Communist Party of China, threatening him over money the Bidens were promised, and claiming that his father, Joe Biden, was sitting right next to him at that moment. This is the same Joe Biden that has for years claimed that he’s never had a single conversation with his son about his business. “Joe Biden must now tell us, who is the liar? Has he been lying about his ignorance of his son’s influence peddling, or is Hunter the one who’s lying? The president must answer. “We’ve also learned that the Department of Justice, which is supposed to enforce federal law, often warned Hunter Biden’s lawyers about their investigations in advance, giving him and his business associates time to hide, obscure, or destroy evidence. “This ought to be a scandal of massive proportion, because it reveals the machinery of the federal government to be servicing the needs of the elite few, rather than the interests of law-abiding citizens. Democrats impeached President Trump twice for bogus reasons, and they’re still hounding him unjustly in the legal system today. It’s high time for people named Biden to be held accountable for what they’ve done.” Contact: Chris Berardi, Senior Advisor/Communications Director | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/newhouse-hageman-demand-extension-comment-period-catastrophic-proposed-epa | Newhouse, Hageman Demand Extension of Comment Period on Catastrophic Proposed EPA Rule | 2023-06-23 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Western Caucus Member Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) led 12 Members of the Western Caucus in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan requesting a 120-day extension of the comment period on their proposed New Carbon Rule as well as a series of public hearings in areas significantly affected by the proposed regulations. “The EPA itself acknowledges the deep impacts this rulemaking would have on rural communities across America yet fails to provide these same communities with the opportunity to provide feedback on this proposed rule,” said Chairman Newhouse. “If the EPA is intent on reaching beyond its statutory authority and promulgating a rule which would crush domestic energy production and burden American families with ever-increasing energy prices, at the very least, EPA must extend their comment period to ensure the people’s concerns can be heard.” “The EPA’s new carbon rule is yet another attempt by the Biden administration to eliminate American clean coal, this time by targeting the coal power plants that produce the reliable, affordable energy America needs to flourish,” said Rep. Hageman. “The administration knows the disastrous consequences of this rule. They know the harm it will bring to rural America and the opposition it has generated. Instead of seeking out meaningful input from those adversely affected, they seek to ram the rule through with minimal public hearings and public comment periods. Americans deserve to have their voices heard, and the EPA’s token attempts at transparency fall well short of giving people a say in regulations that directly impact their lives.” Original cosigners include Reps. Carol D. Miller (WV-01), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Mike Bost (IL-12), Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), and Matt Rosendale (MT-02). Full text of the lette… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-cardin-introduce-bill-to-protect-american-taxpayers/ | Barrasso, Cardin Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayers | 2023-06-22 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the bipartisan Taxpayer Privacy and Notification Act (S. 2111) to give additional protection to taxpayers by providing more transparency from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Current law requires the IRS to notify taxpayers before contacting third parties – such as banks or employers – when investigating whether or not a person owes taxes, but does not require the IRS to disclose to taxpayers what specific information they are seeking. The Barrasso-Cardin legislation would require the IRS to disclose exactly what information it is seeking from third parties and give taxpayers 45 days to provide that information directly to the IRS themselves. “Wyoming taxpayers shouldn’t have to worry about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) soliciting personal financial information behind their backs without first having an opportunity to provide it themselves,” said Senator Barrasso. “By providing that opportunity, our bipartisan bill will safeguard the reputation of taxpayers and small business owners across the country. It will also force the IRS to be as transparent as possible when it comes to the privacy of hardworking Americans.” “Following the recommendation of the National Taxpayer Advocate, our bill provides taxpayers greater transparency and, most importantly, time to correct inadvertent errors or omissions in filings,” said Senator Cardin. “The IRS works to ensure taxpayers pay their fair share. Congress can provide appropriate tools that allow the IRS to operate efficiently while also protecting taxpayer rights.” Background: • This bill amends section 7602(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. • This bill would give taxpayers no less than 45 days (or more, if requested for reasonable cause) to respond with the requested information. • The current 45-day requirement for notification of third-party contact would be changed to 60 days. • The National Taxpayer Advocate has i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-defend-second-amendment-rights-of-wyoming-citizens/ | Barrasso, Lummis Defend Second Amendment Rights of Wyoming Citizens | 2023-06-22 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-Wyo.), voted to protect the Second Amendment rights of the people of Wyoming. The senators joined U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) and their Republican colleagues in voting for a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) of the Biden administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) pistol brace rule. “People across Wyoming responsibly use their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms every day. President Biden wants to use this unconstitutional rule to turn law-abiding citizens and disabled firearm owners into criminals,” said Senator Barrasso. “We cannot allow this administration to impose the largest government gun registration and confiscation program in history. Senator Lummis and I will continue to fight against this policy and others that jeopardize the Second Amendment rights of the people of Wyoming and across the country.” “Stabilizing braces were designed and manufactured to assist disabled combat veterans in shooting larger pistols that were otherwise too difficult for a gun owner with a disability to use,” said Senator Lummis. “The Biden administration’s decision to criminalize law-abiding Wyoming gun owners for simply using a pistol brace tramples all over the Second Amendment. I voted to undo this clear violation of the Constitution.” The anti-Second Amendment ATF rule reclassifies pistols as short-barreled rifles if they have a stabilizing brace attachment. Many disabled veterans and other Americans rely on these braces to use their firearms. This rule would result in otherwise lawful gun owners facing up to 10 years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines if they fail to register pistols with stabilizing braces with the ATF. If they do not register their firearms, they would have to destroy it, surrender it to the ATF, or remove the brace in a way that it cannot be reattached. The Congressional Review Act can be used by Congress to overturn certain federal … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-congress-not-federal-bureaucrats-are-legislators | Hageman: Congress, Not Federal Bureaucrats, are the Legislators | 2023-06-15 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted in favor of H.R. 288, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA) – a bill that she cosponsored. The bill would require courts to apply de novo review to all questions of law, including agencies’ interpretations of statutes and rules. In addition, an amendment sponsored by Rep. Hageman was included in the final passage of H.R. 288 which would include interpretive rules, general statements of policy, and all other agency guidance as subject to the same requirements as statutes and rules. Rep. Hageman stated, “SOPRA addresses the obvious – that under our Constitution, courts are supposed to interpret the law. This legislation would override ill-advised Supreme Court precedents such as Chevron, USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., that require courts to defer to federal agency’s interpretations of statutes and rules so long as they are “reasonable” – even if they are incorrect. SOPRA will end improper judicial deference that gives agencies great ability to pass rules that carry the force of law and put a thumb on the scale in favor of the administration state and against the American people. “SOPRA will also help to promote the electoral accountability of policymakers by ensuring that it is the policies of Congress – not those of unelected bureaucrats – that govern the American people.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bill-expands-access-to-broadband-in-national-parks/ | Barrasso Bill Expands Access to Broadband in National Parks | 2023-06-15 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), chair of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, introduced legislation to increase broadband and cellular service at U.S. National Parks. The Connect Our Parks Act will direct each National Park to assess where broadband service is needed and develop a plan to increase access to internet and cellular service. Increased cellular access inside our Parks is a crucial component of public safety. Further, broadband access has been identified as a barrier to hiring and retaining qualified employees for the National Park Service, a current crisis within the agency. “Wyoming is home to the most incredible national parks in the country,” said Senator Barrasso. “Our national parks host millions of visitors and employees every year. We want to make sure everyone in the park has access to life-saving emergency services. The Connect Our Parks Act will provide Park Rangers, employees, and visitors with high-speed, reliable broadband to keep our parks safe and accessible at all times.” “America’s National Parks provide great opportunities to enjoy nature, but when emergencies happen, visitors should have modern connections to receive help,” said Senator King, chair of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee. “The Connect Our Parks Act is a commonsense effort to improve access to emergency services, assist Park Rangers responding to crises, and expand growing digital services like park navigation. I appreciate Senator Barrasso’s leadership on this issue and look forward to our continued partnership to improve America’s great outdoors.” Cosponsors of this bill include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.). This Connect Our Parks Act specifically: Directs each of the National Parks to assess where service, both internet service and cellular service, is lacking within the park. For broadband, areas of stud… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-keep-government-out-your-kitchen | Hageman Votes to Keep the Government Out of Your Kitchen | 2023-06-14 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted in favor of H.R. 1640, the Save our Gas Stoves Act. The legislation would stop the Department of Energy from dictating the type of stove or oven that Americans are allowed to cook with in their homes. Representative Hageman stated, “It is the height of insanity that Congress must pass legislation to keep unelected agency bureaucrats from cutting off the gas to our stoves – which would surely be followed by cutting off gas to our homes completely. H.R. 1640 will protect our right to make dinner for our families without big government forcing their cooking subpar mandates on the American Public. This bill, and H.R. 1615 – the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which I voted in favor of yesterday, will stop the Biden administration from intentionally increasing our cost of living higher and prevent this asinine government overreach from taking away even more of our freedoms.” Facts about gas stoves: Nearly 187 million Americans use natural gas due to its reliability and affordability. Natural gas stoves are currently the preferred cooktop appliance of nearly 40% of American households. The de facto ban on gas cooking appliances would cause Americans to spend an extra 23 hours a year waiting for water to boil. Homes with natural gas appliances save up to $1,068 per year compared to all-electric homes. Homes with natural gas appliances emit 22% less CO2 than all-electric homes. More than one new residential customer signs up for natural gas service every minute and approximately 80 businesses begin new natural gas service every day. Natural gas is 3.4 times more affordable than electricity and significantly more affordable than several other residential energy sources for the same amount of energy delivered. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-protect-your-2nd-amendment-rights | Hageman Votes to Protect Your 2nd Amendment Rights | 2023-06-13 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted to overturn the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule classifying all firearms with barrels under 16-inches and an attached stabilizing, or “pistol” brace, as short-barreled rifles (SBR). “This latest unconstitutional rule from the ATF is a blatant attempt to take away our 2nd Amendment rights and strip away the ability to defend ourselves”, said Hageman. “Should this rule be implemented, the ATF would instantaneously transform millions of law-abiding citizens into potential criminals, threatening their freedom, property, and lives in the process. “While Joe Biden and liberal democrats despise it, the 2nd Amendment is vital to the protection of individual citizens and the preservation of our nation; legitimate government originates from the consent of the governed, and as such citizens must be vigilant and equipped in the fight against tyranny. Our Founding Fathers would be enraged at the attempts of our government to circumvent the fundamental law preserving our government and constitution. “I stand in full support of H.J. Res. 44, which prevents unconstitutional and dangerous overreach by unelected bureaucrats. We cannot preserve our representative government or claim to be a free people if we do not preserve our right to protect ourselves from the ever-present threat of tyranny.” Background: • Under the Gun Control Act of 1968, an SBR is defined as a “rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16- inches in length”. SBRs must be registered with the ATF for $200 in order to be possessed legally. • Per the ATF’s compliance guide for this rule, the compliance options for owners of newly declared SBRs must perform one of the following to comply with ATF rules: 1) destroy the firearm; 2) surrender the firearm to the ATF; 3) pay $200 to register the firearm with the ATF; 4) permanently remove the stabilizing brace; or 5) remove the short barrel and attach a barrel of 16-inches or longer. • Individuals who f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-leads-effort-to-lower-prices-at-the-pump/ | Barrasso Leads Effort to Lower Prices at the Pump | 2023-06-13 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $10.5 billion “Superfund Tax” on American energy production. The bicameral Pay Less at the Pump Act (S. 1942) will repeal the “Superfund Tax” on crude oil and imported petroleum products that was reinstated in the Democrats’ reckless tax and spend bill. This tax leads to higher prices for families and businesses. Upon reinstatement of the long-expired tax, the tax was raised from its original 9.7 cents per barrel to a new rate of 16.4 cents per barrel. Additionally, the tax was indexed to inflation, meaning higher tax burdens in future years. “Hardworking families in Wyoming are paying the price for the Democrats’ war on American energy. Across the country, Americans are feeling the pain every time they go to fill up their gas tanks,” said Senator Barrasso. “Reckless and out-of-touch taxes like this make already skyrocketing energy costs even higher, at a time when Americans can least afford it. We must repeal this tax and put forward proposals that unleash American energy and lower costs for Wyoming families.” Cosponsors of this legislation include U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and John Hoeven (R-N.D.). U.S. Congressman Mike Carey (R-Ohio) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill has received support from the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, and the American Petroleum Institute. “Wyoming producers already face some of the highest tax rates in the country. Further increasing the tax burden on Wyoming producers hurts businesses from the well pad to main streets across the state. We appreciate Senator Barrasso’s work to repeal this misguided policy and bring common sense solutions to reduce energy costs.” – Pete Obermueller, President of t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-announces-7th-series-town-hall-meetings | Harriet Hageman Announces 7th Series of Town Hall Meetings | 2023-06-08 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced five town halls being held on June 28-30, bringing her total number of town halls held to 23. “I promised to host a town hall in every county, every year, and will have fulfilled that promise in half that time. After over three weeks in legislative session, I am excited to come back home and update Wyomingites on what we have done and the votes we have taken. Under Republican leadership we have held hundreds of committee hearings in addition to passing consequential bills. As always, I welcome ideas and feedback from all our town hall attendees and look forward to answering their questions.” said Hageman. The town halls will be held at the following times and locations: Wednesday, June 28 Carbon County Town Hall: 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Platte Valley Community Center, 210 W Elm Ave, Saratoga Thursday, June 29 Platte County Town Hall: 10:00am – 11:00am, Platte County Library, 904 9th St, Wheatland Goshen County Town Hall: 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Goshen County Fairgrounds Brand Room, 4740 US HWY 26/85, Torrington Friday, June 30 Niobrara County Town Hall: 4:00pm – 5:00pm, Niobrara County Fairgrounds, 4080 US-20, Lusk Converse County Town Hall: 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Eastern WY College, 800 S. Wind River Dr, Douglas Contact: Chris Berardi, Senior Advisor/Communications Director | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-rosen-barrasso-baldwin-fischer-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-expand-access-to-palliative-care-improve-quality-of-life/ | Rosen, Barrasso, Baldwin, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Palliative Care & Improve Quality of Life | 2023-06-08 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Barrasso (R-WY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Deb Fischer (R-NE), co-chairs and co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus, introduced the Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act to provide comprehensive palliative care services much earlier in the course of illness, helping improve both the quality of care for patients and their families and the outcomes of treatment. This bipartisan bill would create a demonstration project within Medicare to allow palliative care to be covered concurrently with curative treatment for patients with serious illness or injury. “Having stepped away from my career to care for my parents and in-laws as they aged, I am aware of the challenges that caretakers and patients face when trying to access palliative care services,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m introducing bipartisan legislation with my colleagues to help ensure patients are provided comprehensive palliative and health care services much earlier in the course of their illness. As a co-founder of the Senate’s Comprehensive Care Caucus, I’ll always find ways to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.” “As a doctor, I have seen firsthand how important palliative care is for the comfort of patients and their families,” said Senator Barrasso. “Making sure patients have access to this care as soon as possible is critical to their quality of life. Our bipartisan bill ensures patients who need this care in Wyoming and across the country continue to receive the highest quality of care they deserve.” “Having served as the primary caregiver for my grandmother as she got older, this issue is personal to me,” said Senator Baldwin. “Every American should be able to rest easy knowing that their loved ones are getting the high-quality care they need at a price they can afford. I’m proud to work with my Democratic and Republican colleagues to grow and sustain our palliative and hospice care workforce and in turn, improve the quality of life for… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-senate-vote-to-raise-the-debt-ceiling/ | Barrasso Statement on Senate Vote to Raise the Debt Ceiling | 2023-06-01 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement after voting against legislation that would raise the debt ceiling without meaningful spending reforms: “Since January, I have been clear that any legislation to raise the debt ceiling must make substantive changes to how this country spends money in the future. This bill falls short. “This legislation is an important first step away from the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda. It cuts funding for new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents, claws back billions in unspent COVID funds, and adds work requirements for welfare programs. “It does not do enough to match the seriousness of the moment and the dangerous debt crisis our country is facing. “This is a missed opportunity to get government growth under control and put our nation on a sustainable fiscal path. Much more needs to be done if we’re serious about tackling the debt and beating back inflation.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-no-bill-fails-reduce-national-debt | Hageman Votes NO on Bill That Fails to Reduce the National Debt | 2023-05-31 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted against H.R. 3746, a bill that would raise the debt ceiling by an unspecified amount and establish the FY 2023 appropriations, so called “Inflation Reduction Act”, and COVID era emergency bills passed by Biden/Pelosi/Schumer as the baseline for future government spending. Rep. Hageman stated, “I appreciate the hard work of Speaker McCarthy and the other members to reach an agreement on this bill, and I support several of the components included in it. Clawing back unused COVID funds, adding rules to ensure an appropriations process that avoids omnibus (code for out-of-control spending) bills, restarting student loan repayments, and providing for the first actual reduction in spending by Congress in decades are all steps in the right direction. “Where this bill falls short, and why I did not vote in favor of it, comes down to two key issues. First, I do not accept the current level of spending as a baseline for future spending. The spending caps established in H.R. 3746 are based upon recent appropriations and legislation, which have been greatly inflated over the past few years – in fact, 40% of all national debt was incurred while Nancy Pelosi was Speaker of the House. Second, I have been steadfast in my mission to rein in the administrative state, take power out of Washington, and return it to the people. H.R. 3746 provides more deference to agency bureaucrats to make new rules, with the cost of those rules placed on the backs of private businesses and individuals. “When I ran for Congress, I made a promise to listen to the concerns of Wyomingites and be their voice in the House of Representatives. In the eighteen town halls I have held since January, and at the many community events I have attended, spending and government overreach by bureaucrats in Washington are the biggest issues mentioned. Just this week, I received hundreds of calls and emails from constituents on this specific bill – and an overwhelming 95% have urged me to vote no. “The le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-increase-penalties-fentanyl-sale-and-use | Hageman Votes to Increase Penalties for Fentanyl Sale and Use | 2023-05-25 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted in favor of H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act. The legislation would permanently place fentanyl-related substances (FRS) into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Rep. Hageman stated, “In Wyoming and throughout America there is a pandemic of Fentanyl use. In 2022 alone, drug deaths nationwide reached a record 109,680 – it is a crisis greatly exacerbated by the open border policies of the Biden administration. “The HALT Fentanyl Act would permanently reclassify the drug as a Schedule 1 substance, placing it in the same category as LSD and Heroin. The legislation would also supply law enforcement with the tools needed to keep these dangerous drugs off our streets, and support research efforts to understand the effects of FRS on people's health. “We must do everything possible to provide help to our communities that are suffering from record high drug trafficking occurring due to President Biden’s abject failure to keep America safe from the drug cartels freely operating along our southern border.” Contact: Chris Berardi, Senior Advisor/Communications Director | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-supreme-court-ruling-sackett-v-epa-great-day-wyoming | Statement on Supreme Court Ruling: Sackett v. EPA – A Great Day for Wyoming | 2023-05-25 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the Supreme Court released its much-anticipated opinion in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. (To watch Rep. Hageman discuss today’s decision, click here) Congresswoman Harriet Hageman stated, “Today is a great day for Wyoming, a great day for private property rights, and a great day for farmers and ranchers. It is, however, a sad day for unelected bureaucrats who think they should be able to dictate how we use our land and water. “In the case of Sackett v. EPA, the Supreme Court finally clarified that the term ‘navigable’ means what it says and says what it means. The EPA only has jurisdiction over navigable waters of the United States, not non-navigable wetlands, drainage ditches, and small ponds on private property. “The feds had clearly exceeded their authority under WOTUS and had expanded on the original law by redefining what is a “navigable body of water,” rescinding changes made to WOTUS under the Trump administration, and increasing regulation of waters that would not be navigable under any circumstances. These new and punitive regulations were a de facto taking of private property. “Liberty, freedom, and the rule of law were vindicated by today’s court opinion” Excerpt from the SCOTUS opinion: In writing the majority opinion, Justice Alito states, “The CWA’s use of “waters” refers only to “geographic[al] features that are described in ordinary parlance as ‘streams, oceans, rivers, and lakes’ ” and to adjacent wetlands that are “indistinguishable” from those bodies of water due to a continuous surface connection. To assert jurisdiction over an adjacent wetland under the CWA, a party must establish “first, that the adjacent [body of water constitutes] . . . ‘water[s] of the United States’ (i.e., a relatively permanent body of water connected to traditional interstate navigable waters); and second, that the wetland has a continuous surface connection with that water, making it difficult to determine where the ‘water’ ends and the ‘wetland’ begins.” Contac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-supreme-courts-ruling-in-sackett-v-epa/ | Barrasso Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling in Sackett v. EPA | 2023-05-25 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The ruling narrowed the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal government in regulating “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. “The Supreme Court ruled once again to rein in an out-of-control Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Court confirmed what we’ve been saying for years. EPA’s overreach in defining the ‘waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) to include any piece of land it wants to regulate is unconstitutional. This ruling is a big win in our fight to stop federal overreach and protect Americans’ private property rights.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:07:47Z |
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