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| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-applauds-205-million-obbba-funding-strengthen-wyomings | Congresswoman Hageman Applauds $205 Million in OBBBA Funding to Strengthen Wyoming’s Rural Health Care | 2025-12-30 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) applauded the announcement that Wyoming would receive more than $205 million for fiscal year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which Rep. Hageman and Congressional Republicans created this summer in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Additional funding will follow in the subsequent years. “This summer, Republicans in Washington delivered an unprecedented $50 billion investment in rural health care through the Rural Health Transformation Program enacted as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation,” said Rep. Hageman. “Wyoming’s rural communities deserve reliable, high-quality health care without having to travel hundreds of miles. This initial $205 million investment strengthens our hospitals and clinics, supports the health care professionals who serve our communities, and expands access to care for families across Wyoming. It reflects a clear commitment to rural America and shows that Republicans and the Trump administration are delivering real, measurable results by prioritizing long-term sustainability of rural health care.” Background: Wyoming will be able to use this funding to address long-standing challenges unique to rural health care. The investment supports efforts to expand primary, preventive, maternal, emergency, and behavioral health services, recruit and retain a strong rural health workforce, and modernize aging facilities and technology. The program also encourages innovation, including telehealth, remote monitoring, and new models that help keep care local and sustainable. This program represents the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history. Congress created the initiative to ensure access to care does not depend on zip code and to give states flexibility to design solutions that reflect local needs. Funding will roll out over multiple years, providing Wyoming with a stable foundation to strengthen health care delivery and im… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-applauds-205-million-award-for-wyomings-rural-health-fund/ | Barrasso Applauds $205 Million Award for Wyoming’s Rural Health Fund | 2025-12-29 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Wyoming will receive $205,004,743 to implement its plan to expand rural healthcare access, stabilize rural hospitals and make Wyoming healthy again. CASPER, WY — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) announced the State of Wyoming’s application for the $50 billion rural health fund, created by the Working Families Tax Cut Act, has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Wyoming will receive $205,004,743 in 2026 to implement its plan to expand rural healthcare access, stabilize rural hospitals and make Wyoming healthy again. “The State of Wyoming has a smart and targeted plan to address our unique healthcare challenges,” said Barrasso. “With this over $205 million award, Wyoming can get to work expanding access to care, recruiting and training new health providers and strengthening rural healthcare across our state. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cut Act, rural health providers will have the funding and resources we need to keep caring for patients in frontier communities.” The Working Families Tax Cut Act created a Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. RHT Program funding is $50 billion to be allocated to approved States over five fiscal years, with $10 billion of funding available each fiscal year, beginning in fiscal year 2026 and ending in fiscal year 2030. This will give Wyoming hospitals, clinics, and health centers access to more than $500 million to help ensure high-quality care remains available across our frontier state. States were required to submit a plan by early November for how they would use these funds and apply to CMS to receive these grants. On December 29, 2025, CMS announced the awards for each state. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/trump-signs-into-law-lummis-bill-reauthorizing-congressional-awards-program/ | Trump Signs Into Law Lummis Bill Reauthorizing Congressional Awards Program | 2025-12-27 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Cheyenne, WY — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement after President Trump signed her Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act into law, continuing this vital program that encourages young Americans to achieve their personal goals and give back to their communities. The Congressional Award is the highest honor bestowed by Congress to young Americans aged 14 to 24. This reauthorizes the board that administers the Congressional Award Program through FY2028. “I am thrilled that President Trump has signed my bipartisan legislation into law, ensuring the Congressional Award will continue empowering young Americans through FY2028,” said Lummis.“Wyoming holds a special connection to this program– it was our own Senator Malcolm Wallop who helped establish the Congressional Award in 1979, creating a legacy that has inspired generations of youth to embrace service, personal growth, and civic responsibility. For more than forty years, this program has shaped the character of countless young people across our nation, and I am proud to see this Wyoming tradition flourish. This continued investment in America’s youth will help develop the leaders our country needs for tomorrow.” About the Congressional Award Program: – As the United States Congress’ only non-profit and highest honor for youth civilians, the Congressional Award program was started by late Wyoming Senator Malcolm Wallop in 1979, and Senator Lummis is proud to carry on his legacy by serving on the national board of directors. – To achieve a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Congressional Award Certificate or Medal, each participant sets and achieves challenging goals in four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. – Medals are presented by members of the House and Senate, with the Gold Medal Ceremony/Summit taking place each June at a Ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. – The Congressional Award is a public-private partnership. – Although created by Congress, the Cong… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-honors-senator-cynthia-lummis-her-retirement-public | Congresswoman Hageman Honors Senator Cynthia Lummis on her Retirement from Public Service | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.– Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R–WY) honored Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis upon the senator’s announcement that she will retire from public life after nearly a half-century, effective at the end of her current term in January 2027. Lummis blazed a wide trail in her native state, serving in the U.S. Senate since 2021, and also holding the state’s only U.S. House of Representatives seat, currently occupied by Hageman, from 2009 to 2017. Lummis spent two stints in the Wyoming House (1979-1983 and 1985-1993) and one in the state Senate (1993-1995), and also served as Treasurer of Wyoming from 1999 to 2007. There are few figures in the history of Wyoming public service who have had an impact as large and substantial as Sen. Lummis. “For forty-six years in jobs with the public trust, Cynthia Lummis has embodied the clear-eyed common sense that Wyoming is known for. Her retirement marks the close of an extraordinary era in our state’s political history—one defined by integrity, independence, and an unwavering devotion to the people she served,” Rep. Hageman said. “Cynthia built one of the most distinguished and consequential careers in the history of Wyoming public life. She will leave having made Wyoming and America stronger, and I will always consider her a lifelong friend.” Growing up on a family ranch near Cheyenne, Lummis learned the lessons that would guide her life, shape her view of the world, and form her leadership style. She has always subscribed to faith, fidelity to principle, and hard work. Whether she was talking about cattle, studying law, or debating policy in the halls of power, she carried herself with trademark honesty and strength that reflect the very best of the people of Wyoming. Her two degrees from the University of Wyoming—one in animal science and the other in law—formed an apt foundation for a life dedicated to serving a western state in elected office. But she felt the calling when she was just 24 years old, and she won her first election to the Wyoming House of Represe… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-statement-on-cynthia-lummis/ | Barrasso Statement on Cynthia Lummis | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding Senator Cynthia Lummis’ (R-Wyo.) announcement that she won’t be running for reelection. “Cynthia Lummis is a perfect senator for Wyoming. From Miss Frontier Days to the Wyoming Legislature to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate – Cynthia has never stopped fighting for the people of Wyoming. “Cynthia is a straight shooter and a trailblazer. We’re going to miss her infectious energy and iconic laugh in the halls of the U.S. Senate. I’m grateful we have another year to work side by side serving the people of Wyoming.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-introduces-bill-strengthen-parental-oversight | Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Introduces Bill to Strengthen Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Parental Rights Relief Act to give parents and eligible students a private right of action to enforce their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). This bill requires the Department of Education to expeditiously resolve complaints within 90 days. “Parents and students deserve clear, enforceable rights when it comes to educational records and privacy,” said Rep. Hageman. “While we’ve seen decisive leadership from President Trump and Secretary McMahon to protect parental rights, the Biden administration’s actions led to families being shut out, ignored, or forced to wait indefinitely while their concerns go unanswered. The Parental Rights Relief Act gives parents and eligible students a private right of action to enforce their rights under FERPA and PPRA and requires the Department of Education to resolve complaints within 90 days. My legislation provides a permanent solution and makes clear that parental rights are not optional, and schools and the federal government will be held accountable when those rights are violated.” "Many schools continue to withhold information from parents about their children or do not allow them to review the curriculum used to teach their children. They know parents lack an effective legal mechanism to seek redress when their rights over their children's education and privacy are infringed. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman's Parental Rights Relief Act (PARRA) rectifies this unfair situation by allowing parents to sue schools to enforce compliance with FERPA and PPRA. Establishing a private right to action would safeguard parental rights and ensure accountability within educational institutions. It would also serve as a strong deterrent against potential violations, encouraging schools to uphold the confidentiality and integrity of student information and respect the fundamental role of parents in their children's education,” state… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-permitting-reform-bill | House Passes Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) voted in favor of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, which modernizes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). “In May, the Supreme Court clarified that NEPA is a purely procedural statute after decades of frivolous NGO litigation and judicial activism. While other nations are building out modern infrastructure, increasing energy generation, and pushing to win the AI race, America is stuck in the 20th century. The modernization of NEPA through the SPEED Act adheres to the purely procedural nature of NEPA, requires project specific focus, and provides reasonable judicial review that will provide the certainty needed for a functioning U.S. permitting system. I urge the Senate to quickly take up and send this crucial legislation to President Trump’s desk,” stated Rep. Hageman. Background: NEPA is a procedural statute that established parameters for assessing and disclosing the environmental impact of all major federal actions. However, decades of environmental activism from NGOs and courts morphed our national permitting system to either prevent projects entirely, or to add years and millions of dollars in costs before their completion. The Supreme Court’s decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, CO reaffirmed the procedural nature of the law and corrected decades of its misapplication. The SPEED Act builds off this judicial relief to modernize NEPA by: Explicitly stating that NEPA is a procedural statute which does not mandate specific outcomes Refocuses the scope of review for environmental analysis only on effects that are proximately caused by the project itself and may not include effects that are speculative or separate in place and time Clarifies the major federal action definition to reduce the number of projects requiring NEPA review Balances the need for a swift, efficient permitting system with early, meaningful consultation with state, local, and tribal partners… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/republicans-are-unleashing-american-energy-dominance/ | Republicans are Unleashing American Energy Dominance | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “This Christmas, Americans will pay the lowest gas prices in five years. Across the country, families are feeling the relief that comes from returning to common sense energy policies… America is an energy superpower. Under Republicans, we are finally acting like it again.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the impact of unleashing affordable, available, reliable American energy. Senator Barrasso also spoke about President Trump’s address to the nation and the lower prices reported in this morning’s inflation data. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “I come to the Floor today hearing the Minority Leader talking about the President’s address to the nation last night. I listened carefully to what the President had to say, and I thought he did an outstanding job explaining what a difference a year makes. Because what the President inherited, Republicans inherited, when we took over after Joe Biden and the Democrats had been in charge, our country was weaker, our country was poorer, our country was less safe. What we’ve seen is a complete reversal over the last year with a focus on significant changes. “At the border, where we now have a secure border. Most secure it’s been in years and years and even decades. A huge difference on energy. We’re right now going into the Christmas season. Gasoline prices are at the lowest they’ve been in five years. Complete change in taxes, where the Democrats wanted to raise taxes on American families by $5 trillion. Instead, this year, as we go into next year, people are going to see a dramatic difference in lower taxes, impacting how much money they have in their pockets. And a dramatic change in national security. We now have peace through strength, and we didn’t have that over the last administration. “And then, on top of all these things, President Trump announced something called a ‘Warrior Dividend.’ That’s going to give $1,776 to each and every one of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-unveils-clear-act-to-roll-back-biden-administrations-forest-service-criminal-enforcement-rule/ | Lummis Unveils CLEAR Act to Roll Back Biden Administration’s Forest Service Criminal Enforcement Rule | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Senator Cynthia Lummis, joined by Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02), unveiled the CLEAR Act, legislation to overturn the Biden administration’s U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Criminal Prohibitions Rule, which granted the Forest Service authority to prosecute state law infractions including controlled substance and alcohol possession, providing alcohol to underage individuals, drug paraphernalia violations, and property offenses, among other breaches. “The Biden administration’s Forest Service Criminal Prohibitions Rule undermines state and local police authority while unnecessarily muddying jurisdictional lines,” Senator Lummis stated. “This represents useless bureaucratic overreach rather than sound policy. I’m pleased to work with Rep. Maloy in introducing this measure to restore authority to state and municipal law enforcement. “The U.S. Forest Service’s Criminal Prohibitions Rule goes far beyond the agency’s core mission of managing our public lands,” said Senator Curtis. “This bill rescinds an unnecessary expansion of federal power, ensures that law enforcement responsibilities remain where they belong, and protects Americans from duplicative and confusing enforcement regimes. The CLEAR Act is a commonsense step toward transparent governance and respect for the rule of law.” The US Forest Service law enforcement contingent, while a great resource when needed, should be responsive to the needs of Wyoming citizens,” said Sheriff Rod Odenbach, Wyoming Sheriff’s Association President. The only effective way to accomplish a community first approach to enforcement is through the duly elected sheriffs that serve our Wyoming counties.” Background: The CLEAR Act would rescind the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) Criminal Prohibitions Rule. The Criminal Prohibitions Rule allows the U.S. Forest Service to enforce state law violations for possession of controlled substances and alcohol, furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors, drug paraphernalia, and property crimes among other violations. Additionally, the rul… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hagemans-bill-streamline-tribal-land-leases-advances-full-house | Congresswoman Hageman’s Bill to Streamline Tribal Land Leases Advances to the Full House | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) bipartisan legislation promoting tribal economic development advanced out of the Natural Resources Committee, sending it to the full House for consideration. The bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act, allowing all federally recognized tribes to enter into leases for up to 99 years, giving tribes flexibility and certainty for long-term planning and investment. “This legislation proactively extends to all tribes flexibility needed for long term economic growth,” said Rep. Hageman. “Limiting leases to 25 years, as is currently mandated by federal law, creates uncertainty that prevents businesses, investors, and communities on tribal lands from planning for the future. By extending optional leases to 99 years, we give tribes the security they need to invest in infrastructure, housing, economic ventures, and sustainable prosperity on their land.” “Under current law, tribes must come before Congress every time they need to lease their lands for extended periods of time. It’s a burdensome and unnecessary process that stands in the way of economic prosperity and tribal sovereignty,” said Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández. “I am co-leading this bill to fix the law and allow all federally recognized tribes to enter into leases for up to 99 years. Long-term leases are essential for tribes to build affordable housing, health care centers, and other buildings that offer resources for the community. The Natural Resources Committee has done its job, now it’s time for the House to pass this bill.” Background: Congress passed the Long-Term Leasing Act in 1955 which authorizes trust land to be leased by the Indian owner for 26 years, which may be renewed for one additional period Congress has acted more than 50 times to allow for lease terms greater than 25 years As business opportunities and economic considerations change, private businesses desire leases longer than 25 years, and 99 year terms are often needed … | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-highlights-a-record-year-of-republican-accomplishments/ | Barrasso Highlights a Record Year of Republican Accomplishments | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Republicans are putting more money in people’s pockets, delivering safer communities, and providing more opportunities. Republicans will continue to deliver the safety and prosperity Americans deserve.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to discuss how Senate Republicans are making America safer and more prosperous. Senator Barrasso specifically highlighted the passage of the landmark Working Families Tax Cuts, the record number of heavy-handed Biden regulations repealed, and the record number of confirmations in 2025. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The Republican Party has delivered for the American people. Republicans have worked together this year to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. “Americans are now seeing more money in their pockets. Inflation is now under 3 percent on average. During the Biden years, inflation rates on average topped 9 percent. This Christmas, gas prices will be at their lowest level in five years. 38 states now have gas prices below $3 per gallon. This is because Republicans unleashed American energy. Our border is secure. Not a single illegal immigrant has been released into our country in the last seven months. Compare that with 10,000 illegal immigrants per day flooding across our borders under Joe Biden and the Democrats. The world’s most successful companies are now investing nearly $10 trillion in America. Record investment is driving job growth, innovation, and opportunity. “Republicans’ landmark legislative achievement is the Working Families Tax Cuts bill. It is the central point of our comprehensive economic plan. I thank Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho for his leadership. Republicans cut taxes. Every single Democrat voted to raise taxes by $4 trillion. That would have been the largest tax increase in history. “What do the tax cuts mean for hardworking families? Waiters, barbers, and bartenders will keep $1,300 more in their poc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senate-energy-committee-advances-bills-important-to-wyoming/ | Senate Energy Committee Advances Bills Important to Wyoming | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Senate ENR Committee advances Barrasso’s American Voices in Federal Lands Act and Lummis’ Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following remarks at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee business meeting after the committee voted to advance S. 2262, the American Voices in Federal Lands Act. This legislation was introduced by Barrasso and Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Curtis (R-Utah) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.). It defends the voices of American citizens by restricting foreign adversaries and artificial intelligence from providing input on federal land management rulemaking. The committee also voted to advance the Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act (S. 2273), which was introduced by Senators Lummis and Barrasso. The bill would amend Wyoming’s State Act of Admission to provide the state’s permanent school land fund with enhanced investment flexibility, potentially increasing annual returns for K-12 education. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Well, thanks so much, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the positive vote on S. 2262. “I want to thank you and ranking member for holding this important markup. “This bill is called the American Voices in Federal Lands Act. “I think it’s an important bill. “I believe it gives necessary guardrails for our land management agencies. “And, I’ve become concerned about this lack of information on who was leaving comments—public comments—on the Bureau of Land Management. “This happened at a hearing we had in the past. We had somebody from the BLM testify, and you may remember during that testimony, it had to do with public lands in Wyoming. “And, so many negative comments were coming in, and all the locals were saying one thing, and basically asked who were the people making comments? Do we actually have a record of who’s coming in comments? “I rai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-sunset-reform-section-230-act-curb-big-tech | Congresswoman Hageman Introduces the Sunset to Reform Section 230 Act to Curb Big Tech Censorship | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Sunset to Reform Section 230 Act to force Congress to reform the broad authorities it has granted to Big Tech. “Congress commits legislative malpractice when it does not adopt sunset provisions simultaneously with granting broad authority. Technology and the private sector will always outpace the speed of the federal government, and Section 230 is a perfect example of good ideas with unintended consequences. Enacted in 1996, Section 230 granted tech companies broad immunity for content removal at a time when we could not have anticipated the influence, scope, and pervasiveness of social media and other ways to communicate. After years of censorship and abuse, it is now time for Congress to reform this authority and constrain the essentially limitless power that we have granted to these companies. We know, however, that outside interests will work tirelessly to block any serious reforms from coming forward, and we must therefore find a way to force the issue through the reauthorization process. Including a sunset provision in Section 230 will require Congress to continuously monitor these companies for abuse and to ensure that the American people are protected from being silenced merely for the views that they hold,” stated Rep. Hageman. Background: To facilitate the Internet revolution, Congress enacted Section 230 to protect the tech companies and free speech of users, a noble and necessary balance that is still needed today. However, it also grants tech companies immunity from civil liability for the removal of content that Big Tech considers to be “obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.” The current statute does not define what otherwise objectionable means, nor could it because it is not a common standard. What is objectionable to one person might not be to another. In this absence, Big Tech has defined what is objectionable based on its own beliefs. For years, that was wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/bipartisan-mapwaters-act-is-headed-to-the-presidents-desk/ | Bipartisan MAPWaters Act is Headed to the President’s Desk | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Senators Barrasso and King’s legislation will standardize, consolidate, and publish the digital data related to public recreation on America’s federal waterways. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Angus King (I-ME) praised the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan MAPWaters Act. The legislation will standardize, consolidate, and publish the digital data related to public recreation on America’s federal waterways. The MAPWaters Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2025. It now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law. “Today is a great day for all Americans who enjoy recreating on our federal lands and public waterways,” said Senator Barrasso. “Wyoming is home to more than 108,000 miles of rivers, and countless more lakes, ponds, and streams that help create our state’s unique system of waterways. The bipartisan MAPWaters Act will ensure the most accurate information is available and easily accessible to everyone who visits our federal lands. Sportsmen and women who enjoy Wyoming’s waters will benefit from access to up-to-date data of this wonderful resource.” “Maine people across the state, and Americans across the country, enjoy recreating on federal waterways like those in Acadia National Park,” said Senator King, Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. “The bipartisan MAPWaters Act would combine all the available information about federal waterways into a one-stop resource containing information about recreation and navigation that you can hold in the palm of your hand. This legislation ensures that every person seeking adventure in Maine’s federal waterways can do so safely and responsibly.” Information about access to federal waterways, including restrictions on boating, commercial and sport fishing, and seasonal or tidal depth changes, can be difficult or impossible to access in a timely and convenient fashion. The MAPWaters Act will synthesize this important data, allowing the private sector to create products lik… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/the-ndaa-sends-a-clear-message-we-will-defend-our-nation-and-support-our-troops/ | The NDAA Sends a Clear Message: We Will Defend Our Nation and Support Our Troops | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Under Republican leadership, America is becoming safer and more prosperous. This year’s NDAA refocuses our military. It focuses on its core mission of defending the homeland and American interests overseas.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor in support of the National Defense Authorization Act. Senator Barrasso highlighted how the bill prioritizes Wyoming troops and makes America safer and stronger. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The Senate will vote today on the National Defense Authorization Act. This bill enacts critical military policy for our nation and our troops. The House passed the NDAA last week with strong bipartisan support. Now, the Senate must act. “The previous administration failed to keep America safe. It allowed over 10 million illegal immigrants to flood across our border. It was responsible for the deadly, disastrous retreat from Afghanistan. It undermined American power around the world. “President Trump and Republicans are restoring peace through strength. Under Republican leadership, America is becoming safer and more prosperous. This year’s NDAA refocuses our military. It focuses on its core mission of defending the homeland and American interests overseas. It deters our enemies. It defends our nation. “In combat, competence matters – not political correctness. The NDAA refocuses our military on lethality and readiness. It rolls back divisive DEI policies. These liberal policies took time, money, and attention away from training, preparation, and combat effectiveness. “The bill on the Senate Floor today restores policies that are merit-based and mission-focused. Additionally, the NDAA builds on the recruitment surge we’ve seen during the first year of the Trump administration. It gives our troops a well-deserved pay raise. It increases recruiting bonuses. Better pay improves recruiting, retention, and readiness. “A stronger military makes for a strong… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-lujan-applaud-house-passage-of-bipartisan-congressional-award-reauthorization-act/ | Lummis, Luján Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Congressional Award Reauthorization Act | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) applauded the Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act passing the U.S. House of Representatives, as it now goes to the president to be signed into law. This bill reauthorizes the board that administers the Congressional Award Program through FY2028. The Congressional Award is the highest honor bestowed by Congress for our nation’s youth ages 14 to 24, encouraging young Americans to unleash their potential by achieving personal goals focused on volunteerism, character, development, exploration, and fitness. “The Congressional Award has a rich history with the state of Wyoming, and I am proud to continue supporting this program that inspires our nation’s youth to serve selflessly and dutifully,” said Lummis. “Wyoming Senator Malcolm Wallop helped found this wonderful tradition in 1979, and more than four decades later, we continue to see the success and prosperity of the young Americans who choose to participate and serve their communities. I want to thank Senator Luján for his critical role in getting this bipartisan legislation across the finish line, and I am pleased to see it now headed to President Trump’s desk.” “The Congressional Award Program has inspired thousands of young Americans to challenge themselves, build valuable skills, and give back to their communities through countless hours of volunteer service,” said Luján. “I am proud to have worked with Senator Lummis to pass this bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Congressional Award Act, ensuring the program continues to inspire young people in New Mexico and across the nation to serve their communities.” Click here to read the bill text. About the Congressional Award Program: As the United States Congress’ only non-profit and highest honor for youth civilians, the Congressional Award program was started by late Wyoming Senator Malcolm Wallop in 1979, and Senator Lummis is proud to carry on his legacy by serving on the national board of directors. To achiev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/wyoming-delegation-joins-president-trump-at-white-house-as-he-strikes-down-biden-era-buffalo-management-plan/ | Wyoming Delegation Joins President Trump at White House as He Strikes Down Biden-Era Buffalo Management Plan | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— In a major victory for Wyoming energy and America’s economic future, Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, and Representative Harriet Hageman (all R-WY) joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of their Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution nullifying the Biden administration’s Buffalo Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). “It was such an honor to be at the White House with Senator Barrasso and Representative Hageman to see President Trump sign our legislation officially undoing the Biden administration’s last-minute Buffalo RMPA, which would’ve devastated Wyoming’s economy and ended future coal mining in the Powder River Basin,” said Senator Cynthia Lummis. “Wyoming is the key to President Trump’s energy dominance agenda and rolling back this asinine, anti-Wyoming plan is critical for our state’s future. It’s a great Christmas present to see this signed into law.” “With President Trump’s signature, we’ve officially ended the Biden-era war on Wyoming coal,” said Senator John Barrasso. “I’m proud of the work Senator Lummis and Representative Hageman and I did to pass this resolution and stand up for Wyoming’s coal miners and energy workers. Reversing this harmful proposal opens up thousands of acres for coal leasing and protects more than 4,000 good-paying jobs. Wyoming plays an important role in producing energy that is affordable, reliable, and abundant. Together with the Trump administration, we’re unleashing Wyoming energy and getting America back on track.” “Today is a victory for Wyoming and our nation’s energy security,” said Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. “With President Trump signing H.J. Res. 130 into law, we overturned the Biden administration’s Buffalo RMPA that ended future coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, threatening thousands of jobs, undermining local communities, and jeopardizing affordable, reliable energy for millions of Americans. This law allows our state to responsibly develop its resources and upholds our leadership in A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-route-act-expand-opportunities-young-commercial-drivers-and | Hageman Introduces the ROUTE Act to Expand Opportunities for Young Commercial Drivers and Strengthen America’s Supply Chain | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Responsible Opportunity for Under-21 Trucking Engagement (ROUTE) Act, a bill that expands opportunities for qualified 18–21-year-old commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders to operate commercial vehicles on limited interstate routes. Current federal regulations restrict CDL holders under 21 to intrastate driving only. The ROUTE Act removes this outdated barrier by allowing these drivers—already licensed and trusted to operate within their state—to cross state lines as long as they remain within a 150 air-mile radius of their normal work reporting location. “Federal barriers prevent capable young Americans from entering the trucking industry. At the same time, we are removing illegal aliens who unlawfully obtained CDLs. That makes it even more important to open doors for American workers to fill these jobs and strengthen our economy,” said Rep. Hageman. “Wyoming and other rural states face needless challenges because federal regulation blocks young CDL holders from making short interstate trips. It makes no sense that drivers are allowed to travel from Gillette to Evanston but prohibited from driving right across the state line to Belle Fourche, South Dakota. America should never rely on illegal labor to move our goods.” “OOIDA supports Representative Hageman’s commonsense proposal to allow truck drivers to operate within a 150 air-mile radius across state lines. The current system creates situations that simply do not make sense, like allowing a driver in Kansas City, KS to haul clear across the state to its border with Colorado, but not deliver a few miles away in Kansas City, MO. The ROUTE Act fixes this problem in a safe and practical way. A 150 air-mile operating radius gives drivers the chance to build skills in familiar conditions, receive the training they need, and stay closer to home while gaining experience. OOIDA appreciates Representative Hageman’s leadership in advancing a commonsense solution without opening the door … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/wyoming-delegation-joins-president-trump-white-house-he-strikes-down-biden-era | Wyoming Delegation Joins President Trump at White House as He Strikes Down Biden-Era Buffalo Management Plan | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— In a major victory for Wyoming energy and America’s economic future, Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, and Representative Harriet Hageman (all R-WY) joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of their Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution nullifying the Biden administration’s Buffalo Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). “It was such an honor to be at the White House with Senator Barrasso and Representative Hageman to see President Trump sign our legislation officially undoing the Biden administration’s last-minute Buffalo RMPA, which would’ve devastated Wyoming’s economy and ended future coal mining in the Powder River Basin,” said Senator Cynthia Lummis. “Wyoming is the key to President Trump’s energy dominance agenda and rolling back this asinine, anti-Wyoming plan is critical for our state’s future. It’s a great Christmas present to see this signed into law.” “With President Trump’s signature, we’ve officially ended the Biden-era war on Wyoming coal,” said Senator John Barrasso. “I’m proud of the work Senator Lummis and Representative Hageman and I did to pass this resolution and stand up for Wyoming’s coal miners and energy workers. Reversing this harmful proposal opens up thousands of acres for coal leasing and protects more than 4,000 good-paying jobs. Wyoming plays an important role in producing energy that is affordable, reliable, and abundant. Together with the Trump administration, we’re unleashing Wyoming energy and getting America back on track.” “Today is a victory for Wyoming and our nation’s energy security,” said Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. “With President Trump signing H.J. Res. 130 into law, we overturned the Biden administration’s Buffalo RMPA that ended future coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, threatening thousands of jobs, undermining local communities, and jeopardizing affordable, reliable energy for millions of Americans. This law allows our state to responsibly develop its resources and upholds our leadership in A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-healthcare-should-work-for-patientsnot-big-insurance-companies/ | Barrasso: Healthcare Should Work for Patients, Not Big Insurance Companies | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Today, Democrats will vote to protect a broken system of higher costs, rampant fraud, and big checks to big insurance companies. Republicans will vote for a plan that lowers healthcare prices and empowers patients to choose the care and doctors that are best for them.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor ahead of a vote on the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act, legislation introducedby Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La). Senator Barrasso emphasized that Republicans are working to lower healthcare costs and increase patient choice. In contrast, Democrats are voting to bailout Obamacare by extending the Biden COVID Bonus Payments without any reforms to address waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “$83 billion. That’s how much Democrats want to send, and will vote today to send, to bail out the failed Obamacare healthcare system. They want to send taxpayer dollars directly from the Federal Treasury to insurance companies to prop up Obamacare. “Obamacare has failed. It has failed so badly that Democrats continue to use taxpayer dollars to hide its failures. That is what this Biden COVID Bonus scam is all about. These are the juicy, extra subsidies that are expiring at the end of this year. You may recall that in 2021 the Biden COVID Bonuses were rushed through by Democrats as temporary, emergency measures. “Democrats created the Biden COVID Bonuses without a single Republican vote. Why did they create them? Because Obamacare is unaffordable. Democrats knew it but wouldn’t admit it. In 2022, they extended the Biden COVID Bonuses – again, without a single Republican vote. Now, the tax-and-spend radicals who run the Democrat Party want to extend the Biden COVID Bonuses. They want to do it for another three years. They want to do it with zero reforms. All because Obamacare continues to fail to make healthcare affordable. “The c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-democrats-obamacare-scam-is-insulting/ | Barrasso: Democrats’ Obamacare Scam Is Insulting | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “If Democrats were truly concerned about affordable healthcare, you would think that they would want to root out the waste and the fraud […] Yet every Democrat is going to come down here to the Floor tomorrow and vote to continue the fraud.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor highlighting how Obamacare is riddled with widespread waste, fraud, and abuse. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “I just heard the Minority Leader come to the Floor and talk about our Republican plan for healthcare – and he called it ‘insulting.’ What’s insulting is that the Minority Leader and the Democrats want to send $83 billion of taxpayer money directly from the Treasury of the United States to health insurance corporations who’ve continued to get rich off of Obamacare. That is insulting to the American people. That is a program that is riddled – riddled – with fraud. That’s what they want – these COVID Bonus program put forth by Joe Biden – they want just three more years, more direct checks to insurance companies, taxpayer money with no accountability. “So how bad are these programs? Well, let’s just take a look at the headlines. Monday’s Wall Street Journal: ‘Obamacare is a Mecca for Fraud.’ The Democrats must be in favor of all this fraud because that’s what they want to do – they want to continue it for 83 billion more dollars. What about the Washington Post? This is yesterday’s Washington Post: ‘Obamacare subsidies make it too easy to scam the system.’ That’s what the Democrats appear to be wanting to do. Continuing to put money, $83 billion, into a system that even The Washington Post says is easy to scam. Is that what the American people want? That is insulting to the American people. “So, tomorrow, the Democrats are going to stand here, and they’re going line up one after another, and vote to send another $83 billion directly from the Federal Treasury of the United States to insurance companies. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-introduces-bill-to-block-china-other-foreign-adversaries-from-interfering-in-u-s-rulemaking-process/ | Lummis Introduces Bill to Block China & Other Foreign Adversaries from Interfering in U.S. Rulemaking Process | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced the Safeguarding U.S. Rulemaking Act, legislation to prohibit foreign adversaries—including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—from submitting public comments or petitioning federal agencies during the U.S. rulemaking process, closing a loophole that has allowed hostile governments to manipulate American regulations. “The rulemaking process exists to give Americans a voice in their government, not to let foreign adversaries rig the system in their favor,” said Senator Cynthia Lummis. “China has submitted comments pushing for stricter power plant rules to hobble American energy, while doing the exact opposite at home to power their own economy. My bill ensures our regulatory process serves the American people, not communist regimes trying to keep Biden-era regulations in place to undermine our energy independence and economic strength.” “For too long, hostile governments like Communist China have legally inserted themselves into America’s regulatory process,” said Representative Barry Moore. “This is not a hypothetical – Beijing has already been caught trying to shape our rules. If China wants to influence regulations, they can do it in their own country. Federal rulemaking should reflect the voices of the American people, not the agendas of adversaries working against our national interests. This bill puts an immediate stop to foreign adversary interference and strengthens the integrity of U.S. policymaking.” Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have cosponsored this legislation. Background: A recent Daily Caller article highlighted how China purportedly sought to shape American energy policy by submitting public comments advocating for more extreme Obama and Biden-era rules on power plants. Currently, the Administrative Procedure Act allows any interested party—including foreign governments—to submit public comments on proposed U.S. regulations. The Lummis bill prohibits foreign adversaries, as designated… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-rips-democrats-one-size-fits-all-obamacare-disaster/ | Barrasso Rips Democrats’ One-Size-Fits-All Obamacare Disaster | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke at a press conference about the failures of Obamacare and slammed Democrats for pushing to extend the corrupt Biden COVID Bonus Payments. Sen. Barrasso said: “So, this week we are going to vote on a Democrat proposal to send $83 billion directly from the Federal Treasury to the bank accounts of insurance companies. And that is going to cause the cost of healthcare in this country to continue to go up. “I’m a doctor and practiced medicine in Wyoming for 24 years. People need the care that they need from a doctor that they choose, at a price they can afford. And that all went away with Obamacare. And remember President Obama saying, ‘Oh, if you pass this, your premiums will go down by $2,500 a family a year.’ Instead, premiums doubled. “So, what happened? Well, the Democrats wanted to hide these premium increases, so they said, ‘We better send a lot of money directly to the insurance companies. Don’t let the people see it. Send it right to the insurance companies.’ The insurance companies loved it. Premiums went up 221 percent, and the stock of the insurance companies went up 500 percent to 1,000 percent. That’s what happened with Obamacare. “And now at this point over 90 percent of premiums are subsidized by the federal government. Obamacare was always pricey. It was never affordable. And then during COVID, people saw this and Democrats said, ‘This is bad, prices keep going up. What do we do?’ They said we need to put new subsidies on top of the old subsidies, and that is the Biden COVID Bonus subsidies. Those are the ones that are expiring at the end of this week. What happened? “Well, the Democrats chose that date for expiration, but they also removed any income limits. You can make a million dollars a year and you’re still getting all the subsidies from the federal government paid in your name directly from the government to the insurance companies. And now they want to send another $83 billion. That’s going to be th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-the-biden-covid-bonuses-are-a-bad-prescription-with-harmful-side-effects/ | Barrasso: The Biden COVID Bonuses Are a Bad Prescription with Harmful Side Effects | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Biden COVID Bonuses are a bad prescription because the side effects are so harmful. Widespread fraud and corruption. Direct payments to line the pockets of big insurance companies. Taxpayer-subsidized healthcare for millionaires.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor blasting the Democrats’ $83 billion plan to extend the Biden COVID Bonus Payments directly to insurance companies without any reforms. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “As I was coming to the Floor today, I heard the Minority Leader Chuck Schumer talking about wanting to send more government checks to insurance companies. That’s what he said he wants to do. He is going to have a vote on it later this week. Wants to extend for three more years the checks that the Democrats say we ought to send to insurance companies. I just disagree with him. “Look, when it comes to healthcare, the American people deserve to have the care that they need, from a doctor that they choose, at lower costs, at a cost they can afford. Obamacare has done just the opposite. And today Obamacare is collapsing under its own weight. So, what are the Democrats trying to do? They’re trying to prop it up with an additional $83 billion handed directly from the federal government to insurance companies. They want to send $83 billion directly from the Treasury into the bank accounts of the very profitable insurance companies that have been made more profitable under Obamacare. Democrats want to use your money to cover up for their failures. That’s what’s happening here. “So this week, the Senate is going to vote on the Democrat plan to extend these Biden COVID Bonuses for three more years with absolutely no reforms to a failing Obamacare program. No reforms. Not one. What do we see with the program so far that they’ve had? It’s caused waste, fraud, corruption, rich people get subsidies, insurance companies get rich. They all like it. That’s why the Democrats are for it. “But I’ve practiced medicine in W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senate-holds-hearing-on-barrassos-bipartisan-making-parks-safer-act/ | Senate Holds Hearing on Barrasso’s Bipartisan Making Parks Safer Act | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “This bill improves the speed and accuracy of emergency responders in locating and assisting callers in need of emergency assistance. These moments make a difference between visitors being able to receive quick care and continue their trip or facing more serious medical complications.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), delivered the following remarks at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing on S. 290, the Making Parks Safer Act. The bipartisan legislation, which was introduced by Barrasso and Senators Angus King (I-Vt.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), upgrades National Park Service (NPS) 911 call centers. The Making Parks Safer Act (S. 290) would equip NPS 911 call centers with Next Generation 911 (NG911) technology, strengthening emergency response capabilities, supporting dispatch center operations, and enabling responders to receive text messages, images, and videos in addition to phone calls. The subcommittee hearing featured testimony from Mike Caldwell, NPS Associate Director for Park Planning, Facilities, and Lands. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “I would like to briefly highlight one of my bills on today’s agenda, it’s S. 290 Making Parks Safer Act. “It’s bipartisan, it directs the Department of Interior to develop a plan to upgrade National Park Service 911 call centers with Next Generation 911 technology. “The technology enables call centers to receive text messages, images, and videos in addition to phone calls. “Our country’s national parks receive hundreds of millions of visitors each year. “In 2024, over 8 million visitors came to our National Parks in Wyoming. “Folks travel from across the world to enjoy the great American outdoors, and for many families, these memories last a lifetime. “That is why I think it’s so vital that visitors to these great National Parks have access to up-to-date safety and operational technology. “Dispatch centers track bear biologists where t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-bennet-introduce-legislation-to-modernize-retirement-savings-rules-for-americas-workforce/ | Barrasso, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Modernize Retirement Savings Rules for America’s Workforce | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation gives working Americans new flexibility to transfer their Roth retirement accounts when changing jobs, helping them consolidate their savings and reduce duplicative fees. Current law prohibits workers from rolling over Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) into employer-sponsored plans. This restriction forces many Americans to maintain multiple small retirement accounts, resulting in unnecessary expenses and, in many cases, leading workers to cash out their savings early and lose critical retirement funds. “Retirement savings belong to the workers who earn them, and those savings should follow them throughout their careers,” said Senator Barrasso. “The Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act creates new options for workers to bring retirement savings with them when changing jobs. This commonsense reform will strengthen retirement security and help Wyoming families build stronger financial futures.” “Workers shouldn’t lose track of their retirement savings just because they change jobs,” said Senator Bennet. “Right now, outdated rules prevent Roth retirement accounts from moving with workers the way traditional accounts can. This bill fixes that gap—ensuring all workers can consolidate their retirement savings, reduce fees, and keep their nest egg growing no matter where their career takes them.” Representatives Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) and Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Building retirement security is critical to the wellbeing of American families and the long-term strength of our economy,” said Congressman LaHood. “Our bipartisan bill will allow for the consolidation of assets, reduce duplicative fees, simplify retirement savings, and help families across the country better plan for their future. Congress must continue… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-blasts-democrats-plan-to-extend-wasteful-biden-covid-bonus-payments/ | Barrasso Blasts Democrats’ Plan to Extend Wasteful Biden COVID Bonus Payments | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “And on one side of the aisle, you have Democrats protecting a broken system with no plan to lower costs. On this side of the aisle, we have Republicans who are fighting to give people what they’ve wanted all along: the care they need, from the doctor they choose, at a price they can afford.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor slamming the Senate Democrats’ proposal for a three-year extension without any changes of the wasteful and fraud-ridden Biden COVID Bonus Payments. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “You just heard the Minority Leader – came to the Floor – and he said that Democrats want three-year extensions – three full years – for Biden’s COVID Bonus Payments with absolutely no change to the law. Not a single reform to deal with the waste, the fraud, the abuse, and the corruption of these payments and of Obamacare. Not a single one. They want to send billions of dollars – actually it’s likely to be $100 billion – directly from the U.S. Treasury to insurance companies. Some insurance companies are highly profitable, and that’s their position. Just send more U.S. dollars to insurance companies. Maybe just do a direct transfer of money. Should I remind – does he need to be reminded – that the COVID problems are over? But they want to send another hundred billion dollars of Biden COVID Bonus Payments directly to insurance companies. “Remember, the Democrats shut down the government in the United States for 43 days because of healthcare, because of Obamacare. Actually, they wanted, at one point, to give money to illegal immigrants for healthcare. That was part of their demand – free healthcare for immigrants. Shut down the government. Deny the American people services they need, transportation, all of those things. The damage they did to the economy. The damage they did to the country by forcing the American people 43 days of the politics of pain. And now the ongoing pain of havi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-whitehouse-introduce-legislation-to-expand-access-to-quality-driven-health-care/ | Barrasso, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Quality-Driven Health Care | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to quality-driven health care. The ACO Assignment Improvement Act expands participation in Medicare’s coordinated-care programs by ensuring Medicare recognizes the care patients receive from nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists when determining their participation in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This change will help Medicare patients receive more seamless, coordinated, and high-quality care. “As a doctor from a frontier state, I am committed to making sure patients can access high-quality health care no matter where they live,” said Barrasso. “This bipartisan legislation supports the providers patients rely on every day. By expanding Accountable Care Organizations to include more providers, we can help lower costs and make care easier for patients to navigate.” “Rhode Island’s accountable care organizations continue to improve patient care while lowering costs,” said Whitehouse. “Many Rhode Islanders see nurse practitioners and physician assistants for their primary care. With our bipartisan bill, these same patients will now have access to care from providers rewarded for patient health outcomes.” “The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), on behalf of the over 461,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) nationwide, commends Senators Barrasso and Whitehouse for their leadership on the ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2025”said, AANP President, Valerie J. Fuller, PhD DNP. “The importance of passing this legislation has continued to grow as more patients are seeing NPs, and over half of NPs in Medicare participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. NPs are essential in the transition to value-based care, and removing this barrier will increase patient access to accountable care and improve on the success of the program.” “ACOs help ensure Medicare patients, especially the chronically ill, receive coordinated,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/republicans-are-restoring-secure-borders-andsafe-communities/ | Republicans are Restoring Secure Borders and Safe Communities | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “President Trump and Republicans are ending the chaos, securing the border in record time, and getting America back on track […] We didn’t just secure the border for today. We secured it for the future. In July, Republicans passed and President Trump signed into law the largest border security investment in American history.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how Republicans and President Donald J. Trump are strengthening border security and fixing the damage caused by Joe Biden’s open-border disaster. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Twenty-year-old Sarah Beckstrom should have been home in West Virginia celebrating Thanksgiving with her family. Instead, she was murdered one day before Thanksgiving. Her killer is an Afghan national – someone Joe Biden flew into this country without proper vetting. Sarah served in the West Virginia National Guard. She wore the uniform of the United States Army. She was murdered on American soil by someone who never should have been here. That is the tragic cost of Joe Biden’s open border policies. It’s also a sign of his national security weakness. “For four years, Joe Biden and pro-crime Democrats turned our border into a New York City subway turnstile. No fare enforced. Just hop on over. It was routine for ten thousand illegal immigrants to be released into our country every day. Criminals, gang members, drug traffickers, terrorists – they all got waved in. For these failed policies, Americans paid the price. Laken Riley in Georgia. Rachel Morin in Maryland. Many others. “Today, President Trump and Republicans are ending the chaos, securing the border in record time, and getting America back on track. We acted fast. We started with the Laken Riley Act. It was the first piece of legislation President Trump signed into law. It mandates that illegal immigrant criminals be detained and removed. “Republicans ended catch and release. We stopped … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-questions-nrc-nominee-doug-weaver-during-epw-committee-hearing/ | Lummis Questions NRC Nominee Doug Weaver During EPW Committee Hearing | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today questioned Doug Weaver, President Trump’s nominee for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), at a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing. Senator Lummis focused her questions and remarks on NRC issues that impact Wyoming’s uranium in situ recovery sites, draft rules that could impact future mining, and how the NRC will go about licensing new facilities. Below is the transcript of Senator Lummis’ questioning of NRC Nominee Doug Weaver. Watch it here. Senator Lummis: “Mr. Weaver, welcome. Thank you for your willingness to serve as well. I want to start by asking a question about an NRC draft rule. It has to do with groundwater protection at uranium in situ recovery sites. Now, there’s quite a bit of in situ uranium, in Wyoming. I’ve been to in situ facilities. They look a bit little bit like beehives just sitting on the surface because you’re driving uh charges into the ground that then will produce up in a well type scenario. It’s fascinating. The concern is that the draft in situ rule on groundwater protection at uranium in situ recovery sites would increase monitoring and compliance costs despite decades of evidence showing that in situ operations pose extremely low risk to groundwater. So, if confirmed, how would you ensure that the NRC’s IRS rule or in situ rule aligns with President Trump’s executive order 14300? By taking what the president describes as a risk informed, narrowly tailored approach rather than a very broad measure that increases costs.” Doug Weaver: “Senator, thank you for meeting with me prior to this hearing. I appreciated that opportunity. I’m not aware of the draft rule. Something I would look at, should I be confirmed, but I can speak a little bit about risk informing. I do think that’s the way forward writ at large for the NRC. It makes us more efficient but also keeps the resources focused on those things that are most risk significant. So I think it it it’s something I would definitely look, if I do end u… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/republicans-will-continue-removing-criminals-and-terrorists-from-our-streets/ | Republicans Will Continue Removing Criminals and Terrorists from Our Streets | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The fallout from Joe Biden’s disastrous decision hurt Americans then. It continues to hurt Americans now. President Trump and Republicans are working to reverse these failures.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the recent attack by a radical Islamic extremist on two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. Senator Barrasso emphasized that this tragic attack is a reminder of why Republicans are focused on making American communities safer. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Each year, I look forward to spending Thanksgiving with Wyoming troops serving overseas. This Thanksgiving, I was with Wyoming Airmen and their families at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. These young men and women come from Casper, Cheyenne, and Riverton. They are doing outstanding work supporting missions in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. They are a long way from home. Their families and friends in Wyoming are eight time zones away. I visited them to thank them for their service on behalf of the people of Wyoming. We are grateful for their sacrifice. I want them to have what they need, and to know that people at home are thinking of them. “Our service members are heroes. They wear the uniform not for their safety, but for ours. We see this abroad. We also see it here at home. Since August, the National Guard has been deployed right here in Washington D.C. As a result, Washington D.C. is safer for residents and visitors. The number of murders, rapes, and robberies have fallen dramatically. “Tragically, just one day before Thanksgiving, two members of the National Guard were targeted. It was an ambush attack. It occurred just blocks away from the White House. It was an act of terrorism. The attack was not only on our National Guardsmen. It was on our entire nation. “One of the service members is Sarah Beckstrom. She was an Army Specialist from West Virginia. She died on Thanksgiving Day. She w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/wy-state-forester-kelly-norris-testifies-in-support-of-barrassos-wildfire-prevention-act/ | WY State Forester Kelly Norris Testifies in Support of Barrasso’s Wildfire Prevention Act | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Senator Barrasso introduced Kelly before the Senate ENR Public Lands Subcommittee WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining, welcomed Ms. Kelly Norris, Wyoming State Forester, to the committee. Ms. Norris testified at a subcommittee hearing on pending public lands legislation, including Senator Barrasso’s Wildfire Prevention Act. Ms. Norris previously testified before the committee in 2023 and 2024. Chairman Barrasso introduced Ms. Norris to the committee prior to her testimony. “Kelly has worked for the Wyoming State Forestry Division for 15 years. She has experience working as a forester for both the State of Wyoming and the U.S. Forest Service,” said Senator Barrasso. “She has years’ worth of critical, on-the-ground knowledge, and is a valuable resource to the committee. Kelly – I am grateful that you have taken on the responsibility of protecting Wyoming’s forests. Thank you for joining us here today.” During the hearing, Barrasso highlighted how his Wildfire Prevention Act will help improve forest management practices and address our nation’s wildfire crisis. “There is broad agreement that the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management have failed to manage our forests in a serious and credible way over the years. While I am grateful to President Trump and his agenda for improving many of these practices, there is still plenty of work to be done,” said Senator Barrasso. “Roughly 63 million of the 193 million acres of the National Forest System are at severe risk of catastrophic wildfires. My bill will set clear expectations for federal forest management. It will provide additional tools to federal agencies. It will help these agencies treat more acres, sell more timber, and remove the red tape that has hindered forest management projects for far too long. The bill will also support our wildland fire fighters so we can put more boots on the ground durin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-statement-on-nrc-staff-completing-final-safety-evaluation-for-kemmerer-power-station-in-wyoming/ | Lummis Statement on NRC Staff Completing Final Safety Evaluation for Kemmerer Power Station in Wyoming | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement today after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff completed the final safety evaluation for TerraPower’s construction permit application to build the Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The NRC staff concluded that there are no safety aspects that would preclude issuing the construction permit. “This is good news for Wyoming and for America’s energy future,” said Lummis. “The NRC staff’s completion of this critical safety evaluation, a full month ahead of their already-accelerated schedule, demonstrates the strength of TerraPower’s application and the remarkable efficiency achieved through the Trump administration’s commitment to revitalizing nuclear energy and reforming NRC permitting processes. Wyoming is America’s energy leader, and the Kemmerer Power Station will cement our state’s role at the forefront of next-generation nuclear power, providing reliable baseload power and good paying jobs for Wyoming workers—all made possible because the Trump administration recognizes nuclear energy as essential to our nation’s energy independence.” Background: The NRC staff will provide the safety evaluation and the final environmental impact statement to the Commission for the final phase of the licensing process in the coming weeks. The Commission will determine whether the staff’s review supports the findings necessary to issue the permit. Following its deliberations, the Commission will vote on whether to direct the staff to issue the permit. The Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 will be the first Natrium reactor facility built in the United States, representing a significant advancement in nuclear technology and energy production. The Kemmerer safety evaluation was completed a month ahead of the agency’s accelerated schedule, and nine-months ahead of the original project schedule. In May, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order that reformed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in order to “produc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-shares-thanksgiving-dinner-with-wyoming-troops-in-germany/ | Barrasso Shares Thanksgiving Dinner with Wyoming Troops in Germany | 2025-11-27 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Sen. Barrasso in Germany with WY service members and their families. RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, GERMANY – On Thanksgiving Day, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) shared a Thanksgiving meal with Wyoming service members and their families stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. They’re attached to the United States European Command. Ramstein Air Base serves as an important North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) hub for airlift, airdrop, and aeromedical evacuation flying operations supporting military operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. “Wyoming is so proud of our servicemembers and the sacrifices they make to defend our safety and security abroad,” said Barrasso. “We have servicemembers stationed all over the world, including Germany, and they’re a long way from home. I go to visit them on Thanksgiving every year to thank them for their service on behalf of the people of Wyoming. The airmen stationed at Ramstein Air Base provide critical military support for our NATO allies. As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving, I am grateful for the brave service of our men and women in uniform.” The service members Barrasso visited with are from Casper, Cheyenne, and Riverton. Sen. Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with WY troops stationed in Germany. 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 | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-hageman-co-leads-commercial-motor-vehicle-english | ICYMI: Congresswoman Hageman Co-Leads the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act | 2025-11-26 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) joined Congressman Dave Taylor (R-OH) and Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) in introducing the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, legislation that strengthens federal safety standards for commercial driver licensing by requiring all components of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam—both skills and knowledge—to be administered exclusively in English. This measure serves as the House companion to S. 2114, led by Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and John Barrasso (R-WY). The bill has additional support from Representatives Buddy Carter (GA-01), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Paul Gosar (AZ-09). "Our bill ensures the CDL knowledge test is administered only in English, closing dangerous loopholes. When an individual operating a vehicle weighing up to 80,000 pounds cannot understand warnings like ‘Slow Down’ or ‘Accident Ahead,’ lives are put at risk. Improving road safety is a significant issue across Wyoming, where tragic accidents claim lives year after year. Our legislation is essential to protect the safety and security of every driver on our roads," said Congresswoman Hageman. “It’s a no-brainer – if you want to drive an 80,000-pound vehicle on American roads, you should be able to read the road signs,” said Congressman Taylor. “Ohio families should be able to get in their cars without fear of being in a tragic collision at the hands of a driver of a heavy vehicle who can’t understand critical warning signs. This bill will ensure safety for everyone and prevent any more innocent American lives from being lost.” Background: Under current law, states may offer the CDL knowledge exam in multiple languages, a policy that has allowed individuals with limited English fluency to obtain a commercial license despite being unable to read warning signs, construction alerts, or emergency notifications. Congresswoman Hageman joined Congressman Taylor in introducing H.R. 3608, Conno… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-releases-statement-speed-act-advancing-through-committee | Congresswoman Hageman Releases Statement on SPEED Act Advancing Through Committee | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act to the full House for a vote. The bipartisan legislation, led by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), that Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) is a cosponsor of, modernizes and streamlines the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to eliminate needless delays, reduce litigation abuse, and provide long-overdue permitting certainty for energy, infrastructure, and economic development projects across the country. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman released the following statement. “Wyoming powers America, and today’s markup was another important step toward ensuring that federal permitting policy keeps pace with our nation’s energy and infrastructure needs, rather than standing in the way of them,” said Rep. Hageman. “For far too long, radical environmentalists and bureaucratic red tape have manipulated NEPA to stall critical projects for years, sometimes decades. The SPEED Act brings clarity, certainty, common sense, and fairness back to the permitting process.” The Wyoming Chamber of Commerce and the Wyoming Mining Association expressed strong support for the SPEED Act. Key provisions of the SPEED Act include: Clear timelines for environmental reviews, ending open-ended analysis that delays major projects. Limits on the scope of NEPA reviews, ensuring agencies evaluate only environmental effects with a direct causal relationship to the proposed action. Judicial review reforms, including a 150-day deadline for filing claims and the elimination of injunction and vacatur as remedies, reducing frivolous litigation designed to halt projects. Allowance for state, Tribal, and previously completed NEPA documents to satisfy federal requirements, reducing duplication and reinforcing Tribal sovereignty. Early engagement requirements to ensure federal, state, local, and Tribal governments collaborate from the start, improving efficiency and tra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senate-designates-november-20-as-national-rural-health-day/ | Senate Designates November 20 as National Rural Health Day | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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 workers who provide reliable, high-quality care to patients across rural America, the United States Senate has declared November 20, 2025, National Rural Health Day. The bipartisan resolution was introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.), all co-chairs of the Senate Rural Health Caucus. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously and reaffirms Congress’s commitment to advancing policies that improve health care access and affordability in rural communities nationwide. “The rural and frontier providers across Wyoming and the West have a long record of ensuring patients receive the care they need close to home,” said Senator Barrasso. “As a doctor, one of my top priorities is ensuring all patients have access to high-quality care wherever they live. Our resolution honors the hard work of providers in rural communities and reinforces Congress’s bipartisan support of their work to serve patients throughout rural America.” “Rural Coloradans face enormous challenges to access quality health care – from aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and rising health coverage costs,” said Senator Bennet. “National Rural Health Day is an opportunity for us to shed light on the barriers they face and recommit to making sure every American can access the care they need, no matter where they live.” “78 of Tennessee’s 95 counties are rural, making rural health care a critical issue for our state,” said Senator Blackburn. “As co-chair of the Senate Rural Health Caucus, I have worked tirelessly to ensure access to quality and affordable health care in rural areas. The Senate’s passage of our resolution recognizing November 20th as National Rural Health Day highlights our renewed focus on lowering costs and increasing access to care for people in rural communities.” “National Rural Health Day provides an opportunity to recognize and applaud our rural health care professio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/wy-county-commissioners-associations-micah-christensen-testifies-on-federal-land-management/ | WY County Commissioners Association’s Micah Christensen Testifies on Federal Land Management | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Senator Barrasso introduced Micah before Senate ENR Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) welcomed Wyoming County Commissioners Association Natural Resource Counsel Micah Christensen to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week. Mr. Christensen testified at a hearing to examine how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land use planning process under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) affects permitting for energy, mining, grazing, and infrastructure projects on federal lands. Senator Barrasso introduced Mr. Christensen to the committee prior to his testimony. “Micah works closely with Wyoming’s county commissioners every day on federal natural resource issues,” said Senator Barrasso. “Over the past few years, Micah has worked to defend and represent Wyoming’s interests when it comes to federal land management. He has become a pivotal voice for Wyoming and seen firsthand the federal overreach from the previous administration. I am grateful he is here with us today to discuss the Federal Land Management and Policy Act.” During the hearing, Barrasso highlighted how Wyoming and other western states rely on access to our federal lands for a variety of uses, including grazing, timber harvesting, recreation and energy and mineral production. “We have seen an increase in federal overreach, particularly in land management across Wyoming. Many of these designations have originated from Washington D.C. rather than local Wyoming offices. Field staff follow directions from the current administration that could be favorable or not towards locally led initiatives. Ultimately, final approval comes from back East,” said Senator Barrasso. “I continue to rely upon Wyoming stakeholders and look to many in the state for advice. Almost half of the land in Wyoming is owned by the federal government. These are public places that people from Wyoming depend on accessing for their livelihoods. Congress directed grazing, timber harvesting, recreation, energy and mineral produ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-kelly-introduce-bipartisan-smart-infrastructure-act-to-modernize-federal-permitting-through-digital-technology/ | Lummis, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan SMART Infrastructure Act to Modernize Federal Permitting Through Digital Technology | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) in introducing the Streamlining Modeling for Advanced, Rapid Transportation (SMART) Infrastructure Act of 2025, landmark legislation that revolutionizes how America plans and permits critical transportation infrastructure by harnessing cutting-edge digital twin technology and creating a unified electronic permitting system. “For too long, our infrastructure projects have been delayed by archaic processes that waste taxpayer dollars and keep critical projects stuck in bureaucratic limbo,” said Lummis. “The SMART Infrastructure Act brings our permitting system into the 21st century by leveraging proven digital technologies that will cut red tape, increase transparency, and deliver better outcomes for communities.” “Arizonans feel it when transportation projects get stuck in years-long reviews because it slows down safety improvements, adds to traffic, and hurts local economies,” said Kelly. “Using better digital tools to modernize how these projects are reviewed will mean safer roads, less congestion, and faster delivery of the infrastructure improvements communities need.” American Council of Engineering Companies said, “The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) commends Senator Lummis and Senator Kelly for their efforts to advance E-NEPA implementation at federal agencies. Effective integration of digital tools and processes in infrastructure project delivery is crucial for improving efficiency, accuracy, collaboration, and sustainability. The guidelines, pilot projects, and agency coordination provided in the bill will equip our public sector partners to leverage digital models and modernize the permitting process.” Business Software Alliance said, “The Business Software Alliance commends Senators Cynthia Lummis and Mark Kelly for their bipartisan leadership in introducing the SMART Act. This legislation helps advance AI adoption by modernizing America’s infrastructure permitting process and helping business… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-praises-trump-administration-for-rolling-back-antiquated-and-burdensome-endangered-species-act-rules/ | Lummis Praises Trump Administration for Rolling Back Antiquated and Burdensome Endangered Species Act Rules | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) applauded President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for taking decisive action to restore balance to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by proposing four rules from President Trump’s first administration and clawing back the Biden administration’s most cumbersome ESA rules. “For far too long, the Biden administration weaponized outdated ESA rules to punish western landowners and sideline local experts, holding them hostage rather than inviting them to be partners in species recovery,” said Lummis. “Instead of emboldening radical D.C. bureaucrats and environmentalists like the previous administration did, President Trump and Secretary Burgum are taking a logical approach to land management. This administration understands that the people who live on and work the land are our greatest allies in conservation, not our enemies.” In May of 2024, Chair Lummis led Vice Chair Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) in introducing three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn the Biden administration’s reversal of key Trump-era improvements to the Endangered Species Act. In July, Chair Lummis introduced the Endangered Species Recovery Act, legislation that would rename the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to better reflect the law’s original intent. The proposed rules are: Listing determinations and habitat designation (50 CFR part 424): A proposal to reinstate regulatory language from 2019 that governs how species are added to or removed from protected status and how a habitat is designated. This approach prioritizes decisions grounded in sound science while also considering economic impacts. It reestablishes the longstanding two-step process for designating unoccupied habitat, clearly defines “foreseeable future,” and reinstates flexibility when designating critical habitat is not prudent. Interagency cooperation (50 CFR part 402): A joint proposal to reestablish the 2019 consultation structure by reintroducing spec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/senate-passes-lummis-legislation-undoing-bidens-buffalo-rmpa/ | Senate Passes Lummis Legislation Undoing Biden’s Buffalo RMPA | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate voted to pass Senator Lummis’ legislation undoing the Biden administration’s Buffalo Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which aimed to completely end future coal mining in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. “The passage of this legislation through both the Senate and the House is great news for Wyoming and our workers in the Powder River Basin,” said Senator Cynthia Lummis. “Wyoming energy has powered this country for decades and we won’t allow far-left Biden administration bureaucrats to unilaterally destroy entire industries and communities just because they wanted to please their environmental donor base. I’m glad that we are sending this bill to President Trump so that he can sign it and help secure America’s energy future.” “Today, the Senate voted to support Wyoming’s energy workers and coal communities. We reversed another one of the many bad Joe Biden runaway regulations,” said Senator John Barrasso. “This outrageous rule cut off access to one of our strongest resources – Wyoming coal. I’m proud of our delegation for fighting until we reversed this job-killing rule for good. Together with the Trump administration we’re unleashing Wyoming energy and getting America back on track.” “Thanks to Senators Lummis and Barrasso’s strong leadership in the Senate, H.J. Res. 130 is headed to the President’s desk, and we are one step closer to repealing the Biden administration’s disastrous Buffalo RMPA,” said Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. “Wyoming coal powers this country, and once this misguided, ideologically driven policy is overturned, we can better meet our nation’s growing energy demands.” Background: The Biden BLM twisted the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) to target coal operations in the Powder River Basin – including the Buffalo RMP in Wyoming – in a way that flies in the face of what the law was meant to do. They cut out local input and implemented artificial restrictions on coal production under the cover of conservation. Thi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-lujan-bill-helps-improve-efficiency-of-988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline/ | Barrasso, Luján Bill Helps Improve Efficiency of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve geolocation data and increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took action to require service providers to route phone calls to 988 to the nearest call center based on geographic location. In July of this year, the FCC took steps to require geo-routing for texts. Previously, calls and texts were routed based on the phone’s area code, often resulting in a geographic mismatch. The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act builds on these actions by creating amulti-stakeholder advisory committee tasked with studying policy, legal, technical, and financial challenges associated with expanding geolocation data. The advisory committee will help identify ways 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. “We need to build on the good work we’ve already done to modernize this vital lifeline. Our bipartisan bill will allow experts to study how we can expand geolocation data to help connect callers with local emergency services as quickly as possible.” “The 988 hotline is a vital resource for New Mexicans facing mental health crises and has saved lives across the country. That’s why I’m introducing bipartisan legislation to make 988 more reliable and responsive for those in need,” said Senator Luján. “This bill is an important step in understanding how to further improve location information for 988 calls, so we can ensure people are connected with local resources and emergency services when necessary.” The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Shelley Moo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-republicans-are-making-life-more-affordable-for-every-american/ | Barrasso: Republicans are Making Life More Affordable for Every American | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Republicans are making our nation safer and more prosperous. The economy is improving. Inflation has cooled. The economy is growing. Gas prices are at their lowest in four years. For the first time in years, wages are rising faster than prices. America is getting back on track.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how Republicans are lowering taxes, reducing wasteful spending, and making life more affordable after four years of record high prices under Joe Biden and the Democrats. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “I come to the Floor today having just heard the Minority Leader talk about affordability. What I didn’t hear him talk about are any of the things he would reverse from the four years of the Biden administration that brought us the high prices that we are facing today. Republicans are attacking the affordability crisis. We’re tackling it head-on. It was created by reckless spending and higher taxes during the Biden administration. Indisputable fact. “Those Democrat policies – and many Democrats in this body voted for them, we saw them – they led to the highest inflation in 40 years. In just four years, prices rose over 21 percent. And the cost of energy alone – and your state and mine are energy-producing states – the cost of energy for Americans went up 31 percent. From the grocery stores to the gas station, high prices stretched and strained and squeezed the budgets of working families all across America. That’s why Joe Biden and the Democrats will go down in history as the party of high prices and open borders. Indisputable. “Republicans are making our nation safer and more prosperous. The economy is improving. Inflation has cooled. The economy is growing. Gas prices are now at the lowest they’ve been in four years. For the first time in years, wages are rising faster than prices. America is getting back on track. Republicans are building on these results by ensur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-were-one-step-closer-to-reversing-biden-era-buffalo-rmpa/ | Barrasso: We’re One Step Closer to Reversing Biden-Era Buffalo RMPA | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “This week, the Senate must reverse another one of the many bad Joe Biden runaway regulations. The one we’re repealing today targeted affordable, reliable, and abundant American energy. That’s proof that Republicans are getting America back on track.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor highlighting the Wyoming delegation’s efforts to repeal the Biden administration’s Buffalo Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). The Buffalo RMPA prohibited future coal leasing in the Powder River Basin. Barrasso also recognized President Trump and Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum for their commitment to making America energy dominant by investing in clean, abundant, and affordable Wyoming coal. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Today, the United States Senate will take the first steps to undo a very harmful piece of the previous administration’s reckless and radical barrage of runaway regulations. “Astonishingly, last year, the Biden administration finalized a rule that prohibited new coal leasing in the Powder River Basin in my home state of Wyoming. “The idea was to force Wyoming to say goodbye to producing energy that is actually affordable, available, reliable, and abundant right here in America. “The Powder River Basin supplies about 45 percent of our nation’s coal. “Wyoming is America’s leading producer of coal. “Cutting off access to one of our strongest resources not only kills Wyoming jobs, it attacks Wyoming’s economic lifeblood. “And, of course, it surrenders America’s greatest economic advantage, which is American energy. “ Now, I’m very, very grateful to my colleague Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming. “She has led the charge in the Senate to overturn this Joe Biden abuse of power. “And, she did it using the Congressional Review Act. “I also want to thank our Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. “She led this effort in the House of Representatives and last night this CRA pas… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-congresswoman-hagemans-bill-overturn-biden-era-buffalo-rmpa | House Passes Congresswoman Hageman’s Bill to Overturn Biden-Era Buffalo RMPA | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed H.J. Res. 130, which repeals the Biden-era Buffalo Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced this joint resolution alongside Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and John Barrasso (R-WY). “The House’s passage of H.J. Res. 130 is a major win for Wyoming and for America’s energy security. The Biden administration’s Buffalo RMPA ended future coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, threatening thousands of jobs, undermining local communities, and jeopardizing affordable, reliable energy for millions of Americans,” said Congresswoman Hageman. “Wyoming coal powers this country, and once this misguided, ideologically driven policy is overturned, we can better meet our nation’s growing energy demands.” “The Biden administration repeatedly pursued ridiculous, expensive, Washington-driven agendas that prioritized radical environmental policies over American energy consumers. This Congressional Review Act is essential to undo their insane Buffalo Resource Management Plan Amendment, which was a last-minute plan from a lame duck administration to kill jobs in Wyoming and increase the cost of electricity. I'm so pleased that Representative Hageman has successfully navigated this through the U.S. House. I'll continue leading the fight with Senator Barrasso to advance it in the Senate and deliver it to President Trump's desk, where he will sign it and help us defend Wyoming's future energy dominance,” said Senator Lummis. “I’m proud of the Wyoming delegation’s efforts to overturn the Biden administration’s assault on American energy and the West,” said Senator Barrasso. “As a result of Rep. Hageman’s strong work in the House, we’re one step closer to rolling back this outrageous rule.” “This resolution will reinvigorate America’s coal industry by unlocking resource-rich lands in the Powder River Basin, protecting jobs, and generating much-needed revenues in rural Wyoming communities. Representative Hageman is an indispen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-introduces-bill-to-repeal-green-new-deal-housing-mandates/ | Barrasso Introduces Bill to Repeal Green New Deal Housing Mandates | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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.) introduced legislation to eliminate expensive Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. The HOUSE Act repeals the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Determination on energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD-and-USDA-financed housing. “Our nation is facing a housing affordability crisis,” said Barrasso. “Every day, American families are being priced out of the housing market. The Biden administration’s Green New Deal housing mandates make it even harder for young families to buy their first home. The HOUSE Act repeals these expensive mandates and gives Americans the tools they need to make their dream of owning a home a reality.” “Home affordability is one of the biggest concerns facing young and middle-class families in this country. First time buyers, young families, rural and lower income buyers are especially hard hit. Their biggest obstacle is saving for a downpayment – yet HUD’s Minimum Efficiency standards will unquestionably increase downpayment requirements. The HOUSE Act will help young families achieve the American dream by protecting the mortgage programs they rely on,” said Ken Gear, CEO of Leading Builders of America. The HOUSE Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.). Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 2021, International Energy Conservation Code standards were released for new residential and commercial housing. These revised standards can add as much as $31,000 to the price of a new home, with the energy savings not being realized for 90 years. The net benefit for this rule does not outweigh the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-on-meet-the-press-criticizes-democrat-attempts-to-prop-up-failing-obamacare/ | Barrasso on Meet the Press Criticizes Democrat Attempts to Prop Up Failing Obamacare | 2025-11-17 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | Democrats are “putting another big Band-Aid on a gaping wound that needs major surgery.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today joined Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss Democrat attempts to prop up the failing Obamacare program. On Democrat attempts to extend the Biden COVID Bonuses: “Well, as Senator Kaine said they’re going to bring a bill to the floor, and certainly I’m going to see what’s in that bill. “I’m a doctor, I practiced medicine in Wyoming for 24 years, and I’ve always wanted people to get the care they need, from a doctor that they choose, at a price they can afford – and Obamacare basically destroyed that possibility. “Remember, President Obama promised you could keep your doctor, you could keep your policy, and insurance costs would go down by $2,500 a family. The exact opposite happened. Costs doubled. Insurance companies got very rich because the government kept sending money to national insurance companies to prop up the failures of Obamacare. The subsidies are up to 80% of the cost of the insurance. Even the New York Times and Washington Post said Obamacare is pricey. It was never affordable. “So, there have been all these subsidies, and then a couple of years ago – this is what this is all about – Joe Biden and the Democrats said, ‘Prices are going up even higher. We need to put new subsidies on top of the old subsidies during COVID.’ These are the Biden COVID Bonus subsidies. Those are the ones that Democrats set to expire this year. That’s what the fight is about. “If the Democrats bring a bill that actually lowers the cost of care, that’s something I think people want to talk about. But I don’t expect that to happen. They just want to extend these subsidies, which is just putting another big Band-Aid on a gaping wound that needs major surgery.” On 15 years of Obamacare’s failures: “Well, as you know, not a single Republican voted for the Obama healthcare law. We are going to have a meeting of the Finance Committee on Wed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-votes-end-government-shutdown | Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Votes to End the Government Shutdown | 2025-11-13 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, ending the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history: “American families have paid the price for the Democrats’ decision to keep the government closed for six long weeks. Their reckless and performative standstill accomplished nothing other than imposing hardship on millions of people. Meanwhile, President Trump and Republicans stepped up to ease the burden on our hardworking citizens and to get our country back on track. We will not allow the Democrats’ partisan games to hinder our work for the American people. Our focus has always been, and will continue to be, on putting the needs of our citizens first. It is time to move full steam ahead to deliver real results, restore fiscal responsibility, and address the needs of hardworking Americans. I’m relieved to finally put this shutdown behind us and to keep working for the people of Wyoming.” This bill reopens the government with a new continuing resolution to provide funding through January 30, and with it, our military servicemembers and air traffic controllers will once again be paid, SNAP and WIC benefits will be reinstated, and agencies will open their doors to do the work of the people. This measure also extends for one year the Farm Bill programs that were not reauthorized last summer in the reconciliation package. This three-bill package also includes full-year appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, Congress, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This legislative package has several Wyoming-specific priorities that Rep. Hageman has fought for, including: $3 million for the Casper airport to construct a new air traffic control tower with terminal radar approach Language forcing the USDA to acknowledge the shortages in eartags that Wyoming livestock producers have faced since t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-the-senate-took-a-major-step-forward-to-reopen-the-government/ | Barrasso: The Senate Took a Major Step Forward to Reopen the Government | 2025-11-10 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The government is finally on the path to reopening. That is the right result. It provides certainty to the American people.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke about the progress the Senate has made to reopen the government as well as to fully fund food assistance and veterans’ care programs. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “Yesterday, the Senate took a major step forward on the path to reopening the government. The bill before us is simple. It’s clean, it’s bipartisan, it’s a continuing resolution, and it funds the government through January. It’s paired with three full-year appropriations bills. So, let me repeat that. Appropriations bills for the full next year. Now, these are bills that have already passed the Senate with bipartisan support – broad bipartisan support I would add – and they were negotiated on a bipartisan basis with the House. They’re fully funded in terms of veterans’ care. And this is critical, tomorrow is Veterans Day, our veterans need to know we stand behind them. It also fully funding on food assistance – SNAP and the Women, Infants, and Children. That’s what we’re debating here on the Floor of the United States Senate. I believe it’s reasonable, it’s responsible, and it’s ready to go. “Let’s remember that this shutdown has caused serious pain to many, many American families. People have stood in line around the block at food banks all across the country, and that’s because 42 million Americans missed their SNAP payments. Flights were delayed and canceled because control towers are understaffed, people there working are overworked. TSA agents and air traffic controllers have been working for the last six weeks without getting paid. Yesterday, there were 2,300 flight cancellations. It looks like it might be even more than that today. Yesterday was one of the worst travel days in the last two years and today may be worse. “This shutdown has hurt our economy, and it has hurt o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-leads-senate-western-caucus-push-to-rescind-public-lands-rule-defend-multiple-use-of-public-lands/ | Lummis Leads Senate Western Caucus Push to Rescind Public Lands Rule, Defend Multiple-Use of Public Lands | 2025-11-10 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and 11 Senate Western Caucus members sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum voicing the Senate Western Caucus’ support for the proposed rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, commonly referred to as the Public Lands Rule. The so-called Public Lands Rule was a brazen attempt by the Biden administration to undermine the multiple-use mandate that has governed our public lands for decades. By illegally adding “conservation” as a land use designation without congressional authorization, this rule threatened to lock up millions of acres of federal land from the multiple-use mandate. This misguided Biden rule seeks to close off our public lands from recreational access, energy development, livestock grazing, and other activities that western communities depend on. The Senators wrote, “Our constituents live with and rely on the use of Federal lands every day. These lands are not abstract reserves to be locked away but working landscapes that provide food, energy, recreation, and cultural heritage. The Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, or Public Lands Rule, (88 Fed. Reg. 19583) attempted to upend this equilibrium by elevating “conservation” to a standalone use of Federal lands – placing it on par with, and in practice above, traditional productive uses such as grazing, mineral development, timber harvest, and recreation. That is not just legally dubious – it is devastating for the West. The letter continues, “Since the 2023 Public Lands Rule took effect, we’ve heard from county commissioners, ranchers, energy developers, mining operators, and local businesses who are faced with regulatory ambiguity, exclusionary leases, and a chilling effect that discourages new investment.” To read the full letter, click here. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Steve Daines (R-MT), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Curtis (R-UT), Mike Crapo (R-ID), James Risch (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), John Hoeve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-slams-schumer-plan-to-prop-up-obamacare/ | Barrasso Slams Schumer Plan to Prop Up Obamacare | 2025-11-08 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The American people deserve a full debate about the unaffordability of Obamacare. Senator Schumer’s offer does nothing to address the cost of healthcare, does nothing to lower premiums, does nothing to reassure the American people. All it does is make insurance companies richer and taxpayers poorer. And that is why it’s dead on arrival.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today slammed the dead-on-arrival offer from Senate Democrats to end the Schumer Shutdown. Senator Barrasso criticized Democrats for holding government funding hostage in exchange for a $30 billion payment to insurance companies that would keep the Biden COVID Bonuses flowing. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “Yesterday, Chuck Schumer, the Minority Leader of the United States Senate, came to the Floor with his most recent ransom note. Of course, it wasn’t serious. It was dead on arrival. Senator Schumer is demanding that the U.S. government send a check directly to the insurance companies of America to the tune of tens and tens and tens of billions of dollars. Right from the government, main lined into the bank accounts of the insurance companies of America. “Chuck Schumer actually cuts the American people, the taxpayers, out of the process. The people who are waiting for food, the people who are waiting for paychecks, the people who are protecting us – he cuts them out completely. Nope, direct money, Chuck Schumer, from the U.S. government, into the bank accounts of the insurance companies of America. Think about it. Direct payment from the U.S. government to insurance companies, and the American people having absolutely nothing to say about how that money is spent. That’s what Chuck Schumer wants. No accountability. “What he said is if Republicans will not send that $30 billion to insurance companies – and it may be more than that if you do all the calculations – the Democrats are ready to keep the government closed. No paychecks. No food sta… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/the-schumer-shutdown-is-cruel-and-heartless/ | The Schumer Shutdown is Cruel and Heartless | 2025-11-07 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “In an interview just yesterday with Punchbowl News, Senator Murphy said reopening the government would do ‘substantial damage’ to Democrats’ ‘brand.’ There you have it. Functioning government is bad for the ‘brand.’” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today blasted Senate Democrats for their 38-day cruel and heartless shutdown. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Today is November 7, 2025. We are now one month and seven days into the longest shutdown in American history. Democrats can claim they now broke the record. And for what? For leverage. For politics. Meanwhile, in every state in the Union, the American people are getting hurt. “Soldiers are working without pay at Fort Benning in Georgia. Where are the two Democrat Senators from Georgia? A single mom in Michigan is struggling to put food on the table for her children. Where are the two Democrat Senators from Michigan? Capitol Police Officers and staff members on this very Floor are struggling to pay their bills. Do Democrat Senators not care about them? The government is still closed. They’re not getting paid. “Each and every one of these people are being hurt by the Schumer Shutdown. Every day gets worse for them. Yet Senator Schumer has bragged to the press, ‘Every day gets better for us.’ Who is the us? It certainly is not the people whose flights were grounded all across the country today. “To keep our skies safe, the FAA directed airlines to reduce the number of flights. This impacted major airports all across America. It was the right thing to do. The FAA Administrator – someone with 35 years of experience in the field – says we’re in ‘new territory.’ He’s never seen anything like this. And here’s what should terrify every American. One Democrat staffer said Democrats won’t reopen the government unless ‘planes are falling out of the sky.’ Let that sink in. Democrats are waiting for disaster. They’re gambling with American lives. “Senator Chris Murphy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-celebrates-trump-pardon-of-troy-lake-wyoming-constituent-prosecuted-by-weaponized-biden-administration/ | Lummis Celebrates Trump Pardon of Troy Lake, Wyoming Constituent Prosecuted by Weaponized Biden Administration | 2025-11-07 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement regarding the news that President Donald J. Trump has issued a pardon for her Wyoming constituent, Troy Lake. “I’m grateful that President Trump has pardoned Troy Lake, a Wyoming constituent who was the victim of a weaponized Biden Justice Department that targeted him simply for keeping diesel engines in school buses, ambulances, and fire trucks running in our tough western weather. I have visited Troy and his wife, Holly, at their home outside Cheyenne and heard firsthand how the Biden administration wrongfully imprisoned him for violating an EPA rule. This case is yet another example of how federal agencies have been weaponized by Democrat administrations against hardworking Americans. I’ll continue fighting to ensure this kind of government abuse never happens again. I’m thankful that Troy and his family can now put this injustice behind them and move forward—they deserve it.” Background: – Senator Lummis sent a letter to President Trump on September 30, 2025 requesting a pardon for Troy Lake. – In early October, Senator Lummis welcomed Fox News to Wyoming to highlight Troy Lake’s case and discuss her legislation aimed at preventing this kind of government weaponization against other hardworking mechanics. Watch here. – Senator Lummis introduced the “Diesel Truck Liberation Act” in October to put an end to the Obama-Biden EPA’s war on truck owners and mechanics. The bill was inspired by the Biden administration’s weaponized prosecution and imprisonment of Troy Lake. Lummis meets with Troy and Holly Lake at their home outside of Cheyenne in October 2025. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-calls-on-democrats-to-stop-prolonging-the-pain-of-the-schumer-shutdown/ | Barrasso Calls on Democrats to Stop Prolonging the Pain of the Schumer Shutdown | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “How much longer are you going to force families to stand in line at food banks and workers to miss paychecks? The Schumer Shutdown can end this week.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor on Day 37 of the Schumer Shutdown as several Senate Democrats begin to admit it is time to reopen the government. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Today is Day 37 of the Schumer Shutdown. Senate Democrats have broken the record for the longest shutdown in American history. “Democrats have already acknowledged the government must reopen. On Face the Nation this Sunday, Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, referring to the shutdown, said, ‘I hope it ends this week.’ Now, there are reports that ten to twelve Senate Democrats are coming forward and saying they’re willing to vote for the clean, bipartisan continuing resolution. It looks like more Democrats are ready to finally do the right thing for the American people and reopen the government. “My question to Senate Democrats is simple: why prolong the pain? How much longer are you going to force families to stand in line at food banks and workers to miss paychecks? The Schumer Shutdown can end this week. “Republicans are working in good faith to reopen the government. We continue to talk to Senators about ways to get the government open. The only question is when. Remember, it is the Democrats who are keeping the government closed.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/senator-barrasso-pays-tribute-to-vice-president-dick-cheney/ | Senator Barrasso Pays Tribute to Vice President Dick Cheney | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “He was, by any measure, one of the most consequential Vice Presidents our nation ever had. Dick helped guide the course of history in Wyoming, in America, and around the world. We will always remember Dick Cheney as a son of Wyoming.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor honoring the legacy of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “I come to the floor today to remember Vice President Dick Cheney. “Tributes are pouring in from Wyoming, from across the nation, and from around the world. “Dick Cheney’s career was extraordinary. “He rose from modest beginnings to serve this nation in four different presidential administrations. “He was the youngest White House Chief of Staff in American history. “He represented Wyoming for ten years in the House of Representatives. “He served as Secretary of Defense for this nation at a moment of dramatic global change. “He was, by any measure, one of the most consequential Vice Presidents our nation ever had. “Dick helped guide the course of history in Wyoming, in America, and around the world. “We’re always going to remember Dick Cheney as a son of Wyoming. “He was a political giant in my home state. He was plainspoken, he was direct, and he was steady in purpose. “Senator Al Simpson once said that Dick was ‘big-time, make-things-work kind of a guy.’ “And, that’s exactly right. “Dick grew up in Casper, Wyoming. “He was a football star at Natrona County High School and the field there – the High School field – still bears his name. “He worked as a powerline man in Rock Springs, Wyoming, earning $3 an hour. “He got his start in politics in the 1960s as an intern in the Wyoming State Senate. “He went on to Washington. “He served President Gerald Ford as the White House Chief of Staff. “He’s still, as I say, the youngest person in history to hold that position. “When Art Laffer sketched out the legendary Laffer Cu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-reintroduces-bill-streamline-tribal-land-leases | Congresswoman Hageman Reintroduces Bill to Streamline Tribal Land Leases | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) reintroduced legislation to provide flexibility and certainty in the tribal land leasing process. The bill would amend the Long-Term Leasing Act to allow all federally recognized tribes to enter into leases for up to 99 years. This legislation passed the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress. “For many tribes, the current leasing framework under the Long-Term Leasing Act is a barrier to meaningful, long-term development. The limitation of 25-year leases creates uncertainty that hinders businesses, investors, and communities on tribal lands from planning for the future. By extending the optional lease term to 99 years, we are giving tribes the flexibility and security they need to invest in infrastructure, housing, economic ventures, and sustainable prosperity on their land,” Rep. Hageman stated. "Time after time, the Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee has held hearings on individual bills to allow tribes to lease their lands for extended periods to spur economic development, affordable housing, and more,” said Leger Fernández. “It is burdensome and unnecessary for tribes to require an act of Congress for each individual tribe and their leases. It stands in the way of economic sovereignty, which is key to tribal sovereignty. I am pleased to co-lead Congresswoman Hageman’s bill to allow all federally recognized tribes to enter into leases for up to 99 years." Background: Congress enacted the Act of August 9, 1955, codified at 25 U.S.C. Sec. 415, commonly known as the Long-Term Leasing Act, to overcome the prohibition of the Non-intercourse Act. The Long-Term Leasing Act permitted some land transactions between Indian tribes and nonfederal parties--specifically, the leasing of Indian lands. The Act required that leases of Indian lands be approved by the Secretary of the Interior and limited lease terms to 25 years. As business opportunities and economic considerations changed, leas… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-democrats-have-a-dangerous-and-destructive-vision-for-americas-future/ | Barrasso: Democrats Have a Dangerous and Destructive Vision for America’s Future | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The Democrat Party has been hijacked by socialists. Now, they’re holding the American people hostage. Why? Because Democrats are radical and extreme.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the historic achievements of President Donald J. Trump and Republicans in the face of Democrat obstruction. Senator Barrasso discussed how one year of unified Republican government has secured the border, boosted the economy, unleashed American energy, and restored peace through strength. Senator Barrasso also contrasted the Republican successes with a Democrat party that has been hijacked by socialism. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “One year ago today, the American people rejected the high prices, rejected the open borders, and rejected the weakness of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. They voted to get America back on track. To do so, they voted for unified Republican government. “Republicans won a historic victory. President Trump won every single battleground state. He won the popular vote. He moved 2,793 counties to the right. That’s 89 percent of the counties in the United States. Senate Republicans won a 53-seat majority. House Republicans retained their majority as well. Americans gave Republicans a mandate to secure the border, to rebuild the economy, to unleash American energy, and to restore America’s strength. One year later, America is getting back on track. The results are undeniable. “For the first time in years, America’s borders are secure. For the past five months, absolutely zero illegal immigrants have been released into the country. Gone are the days under Joe Biden when 10,000 illegal immigrants poured into our country each and every day. When Joe Biden was president, over 10 million illegal immigrants flooded into our nation. Illegal immigrants were incentivized with free healthcare, free plane tickets, free hotel rooms, free meals, and free cell phones. That era is over.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-statement-on-steve-pearce-nomination-for-blm-director/ | Lummis Statement on Steve Pearce Nomination for BLM Director | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement today applauding the nomination of former Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) to serve as the next Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). “I am pleased that President Trump has nominated my friend and former House colleague, Steve Pearce, to serve as the next Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Steve’s leadership will be invaluable in managing our public lands and wisely stewarding our resources. This nomination is a major win for Wyoming and the entire west, and I’m glad to see such a crucial role filled by someone so well qualified. I urge a swift confirmation.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-statement-on-the-passing-of-dick-cheney/ | Lummis Statement on the Passing of Dick Cheney | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) issued the following statement on the passing of former Vice President Cheney. “Dick Cheney’s life was one of service to his state and nation, as U.S. Vice President, U.S. Secretary of Defense, White House Chief of Staff, and Wyoming Congressman. For more than 10 years, he worked alongside Senators Malcolm Wallop and Al Simpson as the most formidable Congressional delegation in Washington. As the first Wyoming citizen to be elected Vice President, he holds a defining place in our state’s history.” “I send my condolences and prayers to Lynne, Liz, Mary, and the entire Cheney family.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-releases-statement-passing-vice-president-dick | Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Releases Statement on the Passing of Vice President Dick Cheney | 2025-11-04 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after learning of the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney: “You couldn’t grow up in Wyoming and not know who Dick Cheney was. He dedicated most of his life to serving his country, working across multiple administrations and finally capping his public career as an extremely consequential vice president. He was known as a meticulous, detail-oriented planner who prioritized his family. Dick Cheney had an undeniable impact on American policy, both foreign and domestic, for decades, and will be studied and remembered for many years more than that.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-statement-on-vice-president-cheney/ | Barrasso Statement on Vice President Cheney | 2025-11-04 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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.), Senate Majority Whip, today issued the following statement on the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Wyoming mourns the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. From high school football star to White House Chief of Staff, Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President, Dick’s career has few peers in American life. His unflinching leadership shaped many of the biggest moments in domestic and U.S. foreign policy for decades. Dick will be remembered as a towering figure who helped guide the course of history in Wyoming, the United States, and around the world. My prayers are with Lynne, with Liz and Mary, and his grandchildren as they celebrate an incredible man.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/day-35-of-the-schumer-shutdown-when-will-democrats-end-americans-suffering/ | Day 35 of the Schumer Shutdown: When Will Democrats End Americans’ Suffering? | 2025-11-04 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Federal workers want to reopen the government. The Democrats tell them, no, we know better than you do. As a result, the pain continues. Each day, the Democrats grow more radical, more reckless, more extreme, and more out of touch with the people they claim to represent.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about prolonged pain Americans are feeling because of the Schumer Shutdown. Senator Barrasso also shared statements from union leaders as well as major U.S. airlines that called on Democrats to end the shutdown by passing a clean continuing resolution. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “This weekend, 42 million struggling Americans lost access to food assistance. Many are suffering and sacrificing. This weekend, 1.8 million federal workers missed a paycheck. Their bills are mounting. This weekend, thousands of flights across the country were delayed. Today, air travel is less safe and less dependable. Those are the latest consequences of the Schumer Shutdown. “These are real people. They are feeling real pain. It didn’t have to be this way. Republicans – and a few reasonable Democrats – have voted 13 times to reopen the government. We voted to prevent the suffering. Senator Schumer and Senate Democrats voted 13 times against a clean, bipartisan continuing resolution to reopen the government. Democrats voted 13 times against paying our troops. Democrats voted against paying air traffic controllers. They voted against paying TSA agents. They voted against paying Border Patrol agents. They voted 13 times against funding food assistance for struggling families. They voted against funding Head Start for young children. “Today is Day 35 of the Schumer Shutdown. Democrats have now tied the record for the longest government shutdown in history. And for what? What have they gained? Have Democrats become more popular? No. They are at their weakest and lowest position in 20 years. Why? Becau… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-harriet-hageman-reintroduces-fight-illicit-pill-presses-act | Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Reintroduces the Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act | 2025-11-03 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) reintroduced the Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act, legislation designed to help law enforcement crack down on the production of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. This legislation is both bipartisan and bicameral, with Reps. Fry (R-SC), Crenshaw (R-TX), and Harder (D-CA) cosponsoring in the House of Representatives, and Senators Cornyn (R-TX) and Coons (D-DE) introducing the Senate version alongside Senators Moran (R-KS), Fetterman (D-PA), Tillis (R-NC), Klobuchar (D-MN), McCormick (R-PA), Gallego (D-AZ), Cantwell (D-WA), and Blackburn (R-TN). The Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act would amend the Controlled Substances Act to add a serialization requirement for pill presses and punches. It prohibits the removal or alteration of these serial numbers and prohibits the distribution of machines with tampered serial numbers. “Fentanyl continues to devastate communities across America,” said Rep. Hageman. “Cartels are using pill presses to disguise deadly fentanyl as legitimate prescription drugs. This bill gives law enforcement stronger tools to trace this equipment and hold traffickers accountable. It is a commonsense solution to protect our families and stop these poisonous pills at their source.” “The fentanyl crisis has devastated far too many families across the country—and continues to touch down close to home. As we know, addiction doesn’t care about geography, economic status, or identity," said Rep. Melanie Stansbury. "That is why we must address this crisis at every front—and that is why I am proud to co-lead this bi-partisan bill to help stop fentanyl trafficking—by cracking down on the manufacturing of deadly and illegal fentanyl-laced pills.“ “The fentanyl epidemic is killing our community. We have to use every tool available to stop criminals who are poisoning our families, starting with taking down the counterfeit pill industry,” said Rep. Harder. “Drug dealers make millions of lethal pills by using pil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-hageman-joins-house-leadership-and-rsc-call-end-democrat | ICYMI: Congresswoman Hageman Joins House Leadership and RSC to Call for an End to the Democrat Shutdown | 2025-10-31 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Harriet Hageman joined Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), including Chairman August Pfluger, to address the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown, now in its 30th day. Congresswoman Hageman stood with her colleagues in urging Senate Democrats to stop using the American people as leverage for their far-left policy demands and to advance the House-passed clean continuing resolution that would immediately reopen the government, pay our troops, restore federal services, and protect essential programs such as SNAP and WIC. “Wyoming federal employees, small business owners, and families are feeling the pain of this shutdown, pain caused entirely by Democrat obstruction,” said Congresswoman Hageman. “House Republicans did our job. We passed a responsible bill to fund the government and ensure critical services continue. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are holding our government hostage to push radical, wasteful spending that benefits illegal aliens and foreign programs rather than our own citizens. Enough is enough. It is time to put the American people first, reopen the government, and get back to work.” House Republicans also highlighted: Senate Democrats voted 13 times to keep the government closed. The shutdown caused missed paychecks for federal workers and delays across the transportation system, including thousands of flight delays nationwide. By this weekend, 42 million Americans are projected to lose their SNAP benefits if Democrats continue to block reopening legislation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-even-democrats-closest-allies-are-begging-them-to-end-the-schumer-shutdown/ | Barrasso: Even Democrats’ Closest Allies Are Begging Them to End the Schumer Shutdown | 2025-10-31 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “These are working Americans. Their paychecks are missing. Their bills are mounting. Their stress is multiplying. Their message is clear: reopen the government today. Democrats refuse to listen. Instead, they freely admit this is all about politics.” WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how the Democrat Party’s union allies are demanding Senate Democrats support a clean continuing resolution and vote to end the Schumer Shutdown. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso remarks as prepared: “Let me start with a quote. ‘It is time to pass a clean continuing resolution and end this shutdown today. No half measures, and no gamesmanship.’ Those are the words of the American Federation of Government Employees. Not Fox News. Not National Review. Not the Wall Street Journal. These are the words of the American Federation of Government Employees, the largest union in America for federal workers. “They were proud promoters of the far left’s radical rally held two weeks ago. They are a liberal group that has sued the Trump administration more than a dozen times this year. They endorsed Kamala Harris for President. 100 percent of their 2024 campaign war chest went to Democrats. Even Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois – the Democrat Whip – admits, ‘They’re our friends. We take them seriously.’ “This labor union is one of the Democrats’ biggest cheerleaders. Today, they’re calling out Democrats for playing politics and holding hostage the paychecks of 820,000 federal workers. If that doesn’t push the Democrats to wake up and reopen the government, I don’t know what will. “Today is Day 29 of the Schumer Shutdown. Democrats have set the record for the longest full government shutdown in American history. Union after union is begging Democrats to end it. It’s not only the American Federation of Government Employees. “The head of the Capitol Police Union warns, ‘The longer the shutdown drags on, the harder it becomes for my off… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/schumer-shutdown-threatens-snap-benefits-for-42-million-americans/ | Schumer Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits for 42 Million Americans | 2025-10-31 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats have chosen leverage over lives, politics over paychecks, and fighting President Trump over feeding families.” WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how the Schumer Shutdown is threatening federal food assistance programs for 42 million Americans. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso remarks as prepared: “I saw some new polling this week on the Schumer Shutdown. It came from CNN, of all places – not exactly a Republican-friendly outlet. Let me share with you what it shows. Since the Schumer Shutdown began, approval for Republicans in Congress has gone up by 5 points. By contrast, Democrats are now in their weakest and lowest position in 20 years. The American people are clearly paying attention. They’re sick and tired of Democrats’ dangerous political game. They resent being used by Democrats as leverage. They resent being treated like pawns on a chess board. Millions resent having their paychecks held back, now for a full month. “Americans know who is to blame for the Schumer Shutdown. They heard the Democrats loud and clear. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island, just this Tuesday called the shutdown ‘the only lever we have.’ “Senator Chris Coons of Delaware said almost the exact the same thing last week to a national television audience. He said, ‘Frankly, this is our only moment of leverage.’ He even admitted shutdowns are an ‘unpleasant tool.’ Then, he voted for the thirteenth time yesterday to use that tool and keep the government closed. “Food pantries in Rhode Island are getting ‘slammed.’ Democrats call that leverage. Families in Delaware are making ‘backup plans’ just to get groceries. Democrats call that leverage. That’s not leverage. That is picking pain for political purposes. It is using hunger as a bargaining chip. And Democrats refer to it as unpleasantness. “We are 30 days into the Schumer Shutdown, the longest full shutdown in American history. For 30 days, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-joins-legislation-to-protect-snap-benefits-for-wyoming-families-despite-ongoing-shutdown-2/ | Lummis Joins Legislation to Protect SNAP Benefits for Wyoming Families Despite Ongoing Shutdown | 2025-10-29 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today joined legislation to protect SNAP benefits for the 28,000 people in Wyoming who rely on food assistance programs. Due to the ongoing government shutdown, nutrition programs, such as SNAP, are expected to run out of funding on November 1, leaving more than 40 million Americans without access to food assistance. “A clean continuing resolution is the only way to ensure that SNAP and WIC remain funded, that federal law enforcement and air traffic controllers get paid, and that small business owners, ranchers, and farmers have access to critical loans,” said Lummis. “Until five more Democrats join us in voting for the clean CR, I will, of course, support legislation to ensure no child in Wyoming goes to bed hungry during the shutdown.” The Keep SNAP Funded Act, introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), would ensure full funding for the SNAP program during the government shutdown. Under the bill, Congress would appropriate the necessary funding to provide uninterrupted SNAP benefits, retroactive to the start of the shutdown. Read the full bill text here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-works-to-advance-western-caucus-infrastructure-priorities-in-surface-transportation-reauthorization/ | Lummis Works to Advance Western Caucus Infrastructure Priorities in Surface Transportation Reauthorization | 2025-10-29 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) sent a letter to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA), outlining the Caucus’ top transportation priorities as the Committee begins work on the nextSurface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. This legislation provides the framework for maintaining and strengthening the nation’s infrastructure and transportation networks. The current authorization is set to expire on September 30, 2026. Chair Lummis wrote, “The region’s vast landscapes and rugged terrain require transportation infrastructure solutions that prioritize rural connectivity, maintain and improve critical highways and roadways, and support multimodal networks capable of withstanding our unique challenges. We respectfully request that the reauthorization includes improved funding mechanisms that accurately reflect the needs of our rural communities.” To read the full letter, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/reality-check-propping-up-obamacare-failures-wont-lower-costs/ | Reality Check: Propping Up Obamacare Failures Won’t Lower Costs | 2025-10-28 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “This isn’t about making healthcare more affordable. It is organized theft of taxpayers. And it is all to prop up a program that never worked.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how Democrats broke America’s healthcare system and are now holding the government hostage to cover up their failures. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Today marks Day 28 of the Schumer Shutdown. Democrats continue to block a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government. For them, it is a big game while Americans suffer. Listen to their own words. Senator Schumer gloated to the press, ‘Every day gets better for us.’ The House Democrat Whip told the press, ‘Of course there will be families that are going to suffer… but it is one of the few leverage times we have.’ That is the politics of pain: your suffering is their leverage. Leverage for what? Giving taxpayer-funded healthcare to illegal immigrants. Slashing $50 billion in funding for rural hospitals. Enacting $1.5 trillion in permanent new spending. “I’m a doctor. I’ve practiced medicine in Wyoming for 24 years. I want Americans to have high quality, affordable healthcare. Right now, this is impossible because healthcare in America is broken. Democrats broke it. They broke it the day they passed Obamacare. A headline in The New York Times this Sunday admits, ‘Obamacare is pricey.’ The Washington Post Editorial Board agrees. They wrote recently, ‘The real problem is that the Affordable Care Act was never actually affordable.’ That’s The New York Times and The Washington Post. They’re right. Obamacare is a failed program. Democrats created it. They continue to defend it today. “Democrats tried to prop up Obamacare with juicy subsidies to try to hold down out of pocket costs. Then, when Joe Biden became president, Democrats added COVID Bonus payments. These payments are an admission that Obamacare’s flaws had only gotten worse. Democrats voted… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/icymi-senator-lummis-joins-fox-news-to-meet-with-wyomings-troy-lake-mechanic-wrongfully-imprisoned-by-biden-administration/ | ICYMI: Senator Lummis Joins Fox News to Meet with Wyoming’s Troy Lake, Mechanic Wrongfully Imprisoned by Biden Administration | 2025-10-28 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined Fox News to discuss the Biden administration’s EPA overreach in the case of Troy Lake, a diesel mechanic who was unjustly prosecuted for violating the Clean Air Act. Senator Lummis is supporting Lake’s request for a pardon and introduced the Diesel Truck Liberation Act to protect Wyoming families and prevent similar EPA prosecutions in the future. Click here to watch the full interview. Click here to learn more about the Diesel Truck Liberation Act. Click here to learn more about Senator Lummis’ request for Troy Lake’s pardon. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-joins-legislation-to-protect-snap-benefits-for-wyoming-families-despite-ongoing-shutdown/ | Lummis Joins Legislation to Protect SNAP Benefits for Wyoming Families Despite Ongoing Shutdown | 2025-10-28 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today joined legislation to protect SNAP benefits for the 28,000 people in Wyoming who rely on food assistance programs. Due to the ongoing government shutdown, nutrition programs, such as SNAP, are expected to run out of funding on November 1, leaving more than 40 million Americans without access to food assistance. “A clean continuing resolution is the only way to ensure that SNAP and WIC remain funded, that federal law enforcement and air traffic controllers get paid, and that small business owners, ranchers, and farmers have access to critical loans,” said Lummis. “Until five more Democrats join us in voting for the clean CR, I will, of course, support legislation to ensure no child in Wyoming goes to bed hungry during the shutdown.” The Keep SNAP Funded Act, introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), would ensure full funding for the SNAP program during the government shutdown. Under the bill, Congress would appropriate the necessary funding to provide uninterrupted SNAP benefits, retroactive to the start of the shutdown. Read the full bill text here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-reintroduces-country-origin-labeling-enforcement-act | Congresswoman Hageman Reintroduces the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act | 2025-10-24 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) reintroduced the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act, which reinstates mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. Representatives Hageman and Khanna were joined by Representatives Warren Davidson (R-OH), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Chip Roy (R-TX), and Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (R-AZ). “American consumers deserve accurate information on the products they buy, and U.S. ranchers deserve honest and fair competition in the marketplace. The U.S. abandoned MCOOL for beef in 2016 following a World Trade Organization ruling. This change lifted the profit margins of monopolistic big packers at the expense of the American rancher. The domestic market is finally providing the means for our producers to keep family ranches alive, and we must protect these operations by providing full transparency of the origin of beef in the marketplace. MCOOL is more important than ever to grow the size of the national herd and stop the blending of cheap foreign beef in high-quality U.S. products,” stated Rep. Hageman. “The Trump administration is quadrupling Argentinian beef imports while our farmers continue to struggle. We need trade policy that puts America first. I’m proud to lead legislation with Rep. Hageman that blocks multi-national meat packing companies that are importing cattle and falsely labeling it as American,” said Rep. Ro Khanna. "Rocky Mountain Farmers Union thanks Representative Hageman for standing up for the best interests of both America’s cattle producers and its consumers through the introduction of the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2025," said Chad Franke, President of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. "American ranchers produce the highest-quality beef — and consumers want to purchase that premium product and support family ranches and rural communities. To make informed choices, American consumers deserve to know where their food comes from. The implementation of Mandatory Country of Origin Lab… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-calls-on-democrats-to-pass-bill-paying-federal-workers-during-the-schumer-shutdown/ | Barrasso Calls on Democrats to Pass Bill Paying Federal Workers During the Schumer Shutdown | 2025-10-23 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Senate Democrats have a choice. Pay essential workers who are working right now without a paycheck. Or send them into the weekend with empty bank accounts and bills they cannot pay. If Democrats vote no, it won’t be about fairness. It will be about politics.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor prior to voting on Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) Shutdown Fairness Act. This bill would ensure that federal workers who are currently working without pay – such as Border Patrol agents, TSA agents, and air traffic controllers – will receive their paychecks during the Schumer Shutdown. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “Today is Day 23 of the Schumer Shutdown. And we just heard the Minority Leader right here on the Floor continue to practice the politics of pain, and it’s pain felt by the American people. Remember, Senator Schumer is the one that said to the press, ‘Everyday gets better for us.’ I don’t know who ‘us’ is. It’s not the American people. It’s not the people who come to work all across the country – the Wyoming National Guard, people all around America, people in your state as well as mine who aren’t going to get paid. Senator Schumer said, ‘Can’t we do anything about it?’ Yeah, we can open the government! “Yesterday, once again, they voted to keep the government shut. Tomorrow, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are going to miss their paychecks because Chuck Schumer and the Democrats will not vote to open the government. Democrats have now set the record for the longest full government shutdown in American history. In previous shutdowns, some agencies stayed open. This time, no one is getting paid. Democrats have shut down the entire government. “Democrats are more concerned with playing politics than protecting working families. And for them, it has been a big game with working families suffering. Now, they’re finally being honest about it. “Just this week, the House Dem… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-introduces-the-coal-act-during-senate-coal-week/ | Lummis Introduces the COAL Act During Senate ‘Coal Week’ | 2025-10-23 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today led Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) in introducing the Combating Obstruction Against Leasing (COAL) Act. This legislation codifies President Trump’s coal executive order, directing the Secretary of the Interior to expedite coal leasing processes and eliminate administrative delays related to qualified coal lease application. The COAL Act comes during National Coal Week, a resolution led by Senator Lummis to honor the nation’s coal industry. “During National Coal Week, we are recognizing the tireless industry that powers our lives, and that starts with ensuring our coal producers can get projects moving quickly,” said Lummis. “The COAL Act would officially end the Biden and Obama administrations’ relentless war on coal and restore Wyoming coal as a cornerstone of America’s energy dominance. It’s a new day in the United States, and we must ensure disastrous anti-coal, anti-Wyoming policies designed to destroy coal mining in America are permanently relegated to the ash heap of history where they belong. I applaud President Trump and Secretary Burgum for recognizing coal’s vital role in keeping America’s lights on.” “Coal is one of the most reliable and affordable sources of baseload power in the country,” said Barrasso. “We need to ensure we have consistent and predictable access to our federal coal resources. Senator Lummis’ COAL Act will prevent future administrations from playing politics and blocking production of this vital energy resource.” Representative Harriett Hageman (R-WY) introduced the companion bill in the House of Representatives in January 2025. BACKGROUND: Specifically, the bill directs the Department of the Interior to: – Publish environmental assessments and implementing regulations for pending applications – Finalize fair market valuations of coal tracts – Complete all intermediate steps necessary to approve leases – Issue final lease approvals without unnecessary delay The bill also nullifies Secretarial Order 3338, issued in 20… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-blasts-democrat-talk-a-thon/ | Barrasso Blasts Democrat Talk-A-Thon | 2025-10-22 | 2025 | 2025-10 | 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-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today blasted Senate Democrats’ 22-hour talk-a-thon: “One of our colleagues just spent over 22 hours on this Floor reading from a book, reciting poetry – one poem at least four times – and talking about renovations currently going on at the White House. “It was 22 hours of what I can only describe as rubbish. I come to the Floor today to ask a simple question: What did Democrats actually accomplish? The government is still closed. Capitol Police Officers and Senate support staffers – who were here for the entire 22 hours – are still not getting paid. “The facts speak for themselves. Americans deserve better than Democrats’ rubbish.” Senator Barrasso also read into the record a recent article from the Daily Caller highlighting how Senate Democrats forced Capitol Police and Capitol support staff to work through the night – despite the fact that they are not receiving paychecks during the Schumer Shutdown. Democrat Forces Unpaid Capitol Police To Stay Up All Night So He Can Rail Against Republicans Daily Caller October 22, 2025 Democrats are refusing to pay support staff and Capitol Police during the government shutdown, but still forced them to work overnight Wednesday so a lawmaker could rail against the Trump administration from an empty Senate chamber. Democratic Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley took to the Senate floor for a 14-hour-long and counting screed against President Donald Trump beginning early Tuesday evening. His overnight talk-a-thon, which was still ongoing at the time of publication, forced floor aides and Capitol Police to work throughout the night despite staffers missing their first full paycheck due to the funding lapse on Monday — and Capitol Police poised not to receive their salary later this week. Merkley blasted Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard to Portland, Ore. over the objections of state and local officials during his marathon speech. He also denied that violence had occurred outside an Immigration… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-slams-democrats-for-practicing-thepolitics-of-pain/ | Barrasso Slams Democrats for Practicing the Politics of Pain | 2025-10-21 | 2025 | 2025-10 | 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-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, joined Fox & Friends this morning to discuss his upcoming meeting with President Donald J. Trump at the White House, the ongoing Schumer Shutdown, and President Trump’s historic peace agreement. What can we expect from your meeting with President Trump this afternoon? “Well Republicans are united, and I expect the President to say, ‘Stand strong.’ “What we’re seeing here are the Democrats practicing the politics of pain, and it’s the American people who are suffering the pain. And it’s the millions of military members, TSA agents, border patrol, people who go to work every day, and they’re wondering, when will they get their next paycheck? “I talked to someone in Wyoming yesterday who’s in that category, and they’re saying, ‘I still got to put food on the table. Try to feed the kids. How are we going to do that?’ “The Democrats don’t seem to care about any of those Americans. They care more about the people in their left wing who want to provide health care for illegal immigrants – paid for by taxpayers – rather than pay the men and women in uniform. It’s wrong. They’re afraid of their liberal base.” We are on Day 21 of the government shutdown, what is Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s goal in this Schumer Shutdown? “Yeah, Chuck Schumer is playing a dangerous political game with our country. It’s wrong. You know, he’s told the press, he said, ‘Every day gets better for us.’ I’m wondering who the ‘us’ is? It’s not the American people. It’s not the people who go to work every day and are worried about their families. It’s not the people that get on an airplane, the people that are worried about what’s happening at the border. It’s not about them. “This is a political game that was orchestrated by Schumer, organized in his office with the far-left base of the party. They had been planning this shutdown for months because Chuck Schumer is afraid of AOC and of his own shadow and of his party, and as the group that nominated Mamdani to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-the-democrats-are-holding-thiscountry-hostage-its-time-for-it-to-end/ | Barrasso: The Democrats are Holding this Country Hostage. It’s Time for it to End. | 2025-10-21 | 2025 | 2025-10 | 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-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke at a press conference at the White House following a meeting with President Donald J. Trump. Sen. Barrasso said: “Republicans here are united in standing strong with President Trump. This government has been closed now for 21 days, and Democrats have had a chance to reopen it 11 times. Each time they voted no. “No to reopen the government, no to pay the troops, no to pay Border Patrol, TSA agents, people who do flight control. All of those things critical for our nation, Democrats continue to vote no. “And why is that? It’s because they’re afraid of what one Democrat Senate staffer said, they are afraid of facing the guillotine of the radical left. And who are the radical left? They are the people who would prefer to use taxpayer dollars to pay for health care for illegal immigrants than to pay for the men and women who keep us safe. “The Democrats are holding this country hostage. It’s time for it to end. It is time to reopen the government for all of the people in the United States.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/democrats-are-terrified-of-getting-the-guillotine-from-far-left-activist-groups/ | Democrats are “Terrified of Getting the Guillotine” From Far-Left Activist Groups | 2025-10-21 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats know they could end the shutdown today, but they’re too scared of the radical activists who continue to carry the tune of the Democrat Party.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor on Day 21 of the Schumer Shutdown, calling out Senate Democrats for continuing to cave to the far-left wing of their party. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “I come to the Floor after hearing the Minority Leader on the Floor, and I would like to remind the Minority Leader that it was the Democrats who created Obamacare and, in the process, broke health care in this country. I’m a doctor. I practiced medicine in Wyoming for 24 years. I want American citizens to receive quality, affordable care. So much of that is impossible because of what the Minority Leader supported when Barrack Obama was in the White House. And they realized it was failing so they had to prop it up with juicy subsidies. And it was still failing so then during COVID they needed to prop it up even more with even juicier subsidies. That’s what he’s talking about today. “Let me point out it was the Minority Leader and his party that set the date for those to end. They’re the ones that chose that date. Those are the folks that have caused the problem here today. And with all these juicy subsidies what they ended up with is program fraught with waste, fraud, abuse, and even corruption. They removed all of the income issues so that anybody, no matter how wealthy and how much money they’re making, are qualified for these juicy subsidies. It’s just wrong. There’s been a complete fall down in terms of the cost of health care and the failures are a result of the program they put in place in the first place. The Minority Leader doesn’t want to think about any of that. And that’s one of the reasons that the Democrats are holding the American people hostage and keeping the government closed. “Today is the 21st day of the Schumer shutdown. O… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-supports-open-banking-rule-highlights-necessity-for-digital-assets/ | Lummis Supports Open Banking Rule, Highlights Necessity for Digital Assets | 2025-10-21 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing strong support for the agency’s open banking rule and urging that it remain intact. Open banking, mandated by section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act, requires that consumers have access to and ownership of their own financial data. The rule would enable consumers to securely share their banking information with financial technology companies, digital asset exchanges, and other third-party service providers of their choosing. Without clear open banking rules, large banks could restrict consumer access to digital asset platforms and other innovative financial services for political reasons. “Large banks have shown they’ll restrict access for political reasons, targeting industries and individuals they disagree with, including gun manufacturers, digital assets, churches, and even President Trump,” wrote Lummis. “We cannot empower the opponents of digital assets to rewrite the rules in their favor, stifle innovation, and increase costs. Throwing up barriers would drive entrepreneurs overseas and weaken America’s leadership in financial technology.” A full copy of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-senate-republicans-introduce-resolution-designating-this-week-as-coal-week/ | Lummis, Senate Republicans Introduce Resolution Designating This Week as “Coal Week” | 2025-10-20 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), alongside Senate Republican colleagues, today has introduced a resolution to officially designate the week of October 19, 2025, as “Coal Week” in the U.S. Senate. This is a ceremonial designation by the Senate to recognize and honor America’s hardworking coal industry and workers. Cosponsors include: U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), John Hoeven (R-ND), Mike Lee (R-UT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT). Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) will introduce the resolution in the House. “I am introducing a resolution to make this week ‘Coal Week’ because we must never forget the industry that powers America and sustains Wyoming families with good-paying jobs,” said Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis. “For years, the Biden and Obama administrations waged a relentless war on American coal, killing jobs, undermining our communities, and driving up energy costs for everyday Americans. Under President Trump’s pro-energy leadership, we are fighting back and reversing that destructive agenda. Wyoming coal is reliable American energy, and I won’t apologize for celebrating the miners and families who deliver it.” “I’ve long supported an all-of-the-above energy strategy that keeps America strong, lowers costs for working families, and supports good paying jobs in my great state and across the nation,” said Senate Western Caucus Vice-Chair Dan Sullivan. “Alaska’s coal miners have a long history of supplying safe, responsible energy production for decades, supplying our Interior Alaska communities and military installations with reliable heat and power. With a partner in President Trump, we’re reversing disastrous Biden-era policies that hindered the use of coal powered generation and blocked responsible resource development across Alaska and our country. Coal Week reminds us of how vital American energy dominance is to our national security and our economic succes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-the-radicals-hold-the-reins-of-todays-democrat-party/ | Barrasso: The Radicals Hold the Reins of Today’s Democrat Party | 2025-10-16 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “What Senator Schumer and Democrats in this body are really saying is this:Every day of this Schumer Shutdown strengthens their alliance with far-left activist groups. These radicals hold the reins of today’s Democrat party. They’re driving the stagecoach. Not Senator Schumer. Not Representative Jeffries. And they’re driving it off a cliff.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor slamming Senator Schumer (D-N.Y.) for bowing to the far-left’s demands to keep the government closed. Senator Barrasso’s remarks came days before far-left activist groups plan to descend on Washington, D.C., to cheer on the Schumer Shutdown. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Today is day sixteen of the Schumer Shutdown. Democrats have an opportunity to end the charade today. I expect they won’t. Why? For starters, the Minority Leader believes, ‘Every day gets better for us.’ He must be talking about Democrat Leadership and Democrat politicians. He can’t be talking about people all across the country. Not the people who work hard to keep us safe every day. Not the federal workers who are not getting paid. Oh no, he can’t be talking about them when he refers to ‘everyday gets better for us.’ “What Senator Schumer and Democrats in this body are really saying is this: Every day of this Schumer Shutdown strengthens their alliances with the far-left activist groups. These radicals hold the reins of today’s Democrat party. They’re driving the stagecoach. Not Senator Schumer. Not Representative Jeffries. The people who are driving the stagecoach are the left-wing activists, and they’re driving it off a cliff. “Let me give you another reason why I suspect the Democrats will once again refuse to reopen the government. It’s because the far-left activist groups are pressuring Democrats to keep the government closed until after their radical, anti-America rally, which is going to be held this weekend. The rally – which som… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-innocent-people-are-collateral-damage-in-democrats-dangerous-shutdown-game/ | Barrasso: Innocent People are Collateral Damage in Democrats’ Dangerous Shutdown Game | 2025-10-15 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Today’s Democrat party has surrendered to the radical left. They’ve abandoned American workers and families. They do not want to keep us safe. The safety of the American people is a punchline for the Democrat party.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how Senate Democrats are blocking paychecks for federal employees whose job it is to keep Americans safe. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Today is day fifteen of the Schumer Shutdown. Day fifteen of this dangerous game Democrats are playing. The Schumer Shutdown is putting lives at risk. It’s doing it each and every time an airplane takes off or lands. Thousands of air traffic controllers keep us safe. Right now, they are working – but they are not getting paid. Yesterday they received a partial paycheck. It was their final paycheck until Democrats end the Schumer Shutdown. “It’s not just air traffic controllers. TSA agents, Border Patrol agents, ICE agents, and FBI agents also received their final paychecks. These are people making life-or-death decisions. They should not be distracted by financial anxiety. “As of today, one bank that serves members of the military, federal workers, and their families says that during the Schumer Shutdown 70,000 members have come asking for loans. That’s 70,000 families who need extra help to make ends meet because Democrats are blocking their paychecks. A recent headline from The Wall Street Journal reads: ‘Furloughed Federal Workers Turn to Side Hustles to Survive Shutdown.’ “People with full-time government jobs are desperate for income because their regular paychecks are withheld by Democrats. These workers are struggling to make ends meet. They will not see another dime until Democrats end the Schumer Shutdown. These people need clear heads and clear minds to do their jobs. They should not have to worry about putting food on the table or keeping the lights on because the government is s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-introduces-the-diesel-truck-liberation-act-to-protect-wyoming-families-and-small-businesses-from-epa-overreach/ | Lummis Introduces the Diesel Truck Liberation Act to Protect Wyoming Families and Small Businesses from EPA Overreach | 2025-10-15 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced The Diesel Truck Liberation Act, legislation to end the Obama and Biden EPA’s war on truck owners and mechanics. This bill was inspired by Wyoming resident Troy Lake’s weaponized prosecution and imprisonment. “The Biden EPA threw Troy Lake and other mechanics in prison for keeping school buses, fire trucks, and ambulances running in cold, harsh climates,” said Lummis. “When Washington bureaucrats can make you a criminal without Congress ever voting on it, we have a huge problem. I want this overreach to end. Democrats weaponized the EPA to wage war on rural America, and we cannot let that happen again. This legislation is the first step toward justice and sanity.” Background: Prohibits the federal government from requiring manufacturers to install or maintain emissions control devices or onboard diagnostic systems. Removes EPA authority to enforce Clean Air Act requirements related to vehicle emissions controls. Individuals cannot be prosecuted or sued under federal law for tampering or improving emissions equipment. Vacates existing prison sentences for emissions-related violations and expunges criminal and civil records related to these offenses. Read the full bill text here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-democrats-continue-to-betray-theamerican-people/ | Barrasso: Democrats Continue to Betray the American People | 2025-10-14 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats don’t want to disappoint the radicals who are descending upon this city next weekend … They’re calling the tune, and we see the Democrats dance. Not for the American people, but for the far-left wing of their party.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to expose how Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is appeasing the demands of far-left activist groups while Americans continue to suffer the consequences of the Schumer Shutdown. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Today is day 14 of the Schumer Shutdown. And Democrats continue to betray the American people. “Let me read some of the headlines I’ve seen over the last several days. “The Military Times writes: ‘Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety.’ “An Axios headline warns that there could be ‘insufficient funds for food stamps.’ “A local New York TV station reports: ‘Government shutdown threatens food access for Long Island’s most vulnerable.’ “And The Wall Street Journal reads: ‘Thin Air-Traffic-Staffing Spurs Delays at U.S. Airports.’ “Anxiety, concerns about food, concerns about our airports. These are real life impacts of the Schumer Shutdown, and the pain is getting worse each and every day. “What does Senator Schumer do? He treats it as a game – a game. Lives are in the balance. He treats it as a game. He bragged about shutting down the government – bragged about it. It was carefully planned. And in a carefully planned interview with Punchbowl News, he gloated, he said, ‘Everyday gets better for us.’ That’s what Schumer said, ‘Everyday gets better for us.’ Who is the ‘us’? Certainly not the American people. “The Washington Post pointed it out – this is a dangerous political game. Because it really matters to the American people. Even though it may just be a game being played by the Democrats in this body. “You take a look at this and say, ‘Whose lives are getting better every day?’ C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-introduces-legislation-to-codify-trump-eo-require-basic-english-skills-for-truck-drivers/ | Lummis Introduces Legislation To Codify Trump EO, Require Basic English Skills For Truck Drivers | 2025-10-14 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Senate version of Connor’s Law, a bill implementing President Trump’s Executive Order requiring CDL drivers to demonstrate fundamental English skills to receive driving licenses in the United States. “Wyoming families and travelers deserve safe highways,” said Lummis. “I’m introducing this common sense legislation to ensure commercial truck drivers operating heavy vehicles can simply read signs, understand traffic laws, and communicate effectively with law enforcement and emergency responders. Wyoming is a critical interstate commerce hub, with I-80 as a major shipping corridor. Our challenging road conditions, including high winds, winter storms, and mountains, demand clear communication between drivers and authorities. This legislation will correct the major mistake the Obama administration made in undermining these rules and will codify President Trump’s Executive Order to make our highways safer for all Americans.” “The ability to read road signs, understand the rules of the road, and communicate with law enforcement officials is vital to ensuring the safety of all motorists. That’s why English proficiency is a requirement for operating a commercial motor vehicle,” said American Trucking Associations Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs Henry Hanscom. “We welcomed President Trump’s executive order that provided much-needed clarity, and we commend this effort by Senators Lummis and Barrasso to codify an objective, consistent, and effective standard. ATA stands ready to work with the Administration and USDOT on ensuring there is uniform enforcement and a high standard of safety on our highways.” “OOIDA and professional truckers across America applaud Senator Lummis for her leadership in taking action to address the long-ignored issue of English proficiency among commercial drivers,” said Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President Todd Spencer. “The ability to read and communicate in English is not just a matter of convenien… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-praises-trump-administration-for-indictment-dismantling-of-cambodian-forced-labor-and-cyber-fraud-network/ | Lummis Praises Trump Administration for Indictment, Dismantling of Cambodian Forced-Labor and Cyber-Fraud Network | 2025-10-14 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today praised the Trump administration for dismantling the Prince Group’s forced-labor and cyber-fraud network in Cambodia. The multinational business conglomerate held individuals against their will in compounds and engaged in digital asset investment fraud schemes that stole billions of dollars from victims in the United States and around the world. “This is a victory for human rights, financial integrity, and American leadership,” said Lummis. “The seizure of 127,000 bitcoin underscores two urgent priorities for Congress: first, passing clear digital asset market structure legislation to ensure law enforcement can act decisively against bad actors while protecting innovation; and second, codifying how seized bitcoin is stored, returned to victims, and safeguarded for future generations. Turning criminal proceeds into assets that strengthen America’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve shows how sound policy can turn wrongdoing into lasting national value.” For more information, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-moreno-cruz-close-ev-subsidy-loophole/ | Barrasso, Moreno, Cruz Close EV Subsidy Loophole | 2025-10-09 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The Biden Car Bribes forced working families to subsidize vehicles they don’t want and couldn’t afford … Republicans in Congress acted decisively. We terminated the EV tax credits.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about his work with Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to close a loophole that would have enabled the continuation of the costly electric vehicle (EV) subsides. Senate Republicans eliminated the EV subsides in the Working Families Tax Cuts that were signed into law earlier this year. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “In July, President Trump signed into law the Working Families Tax Cuts. And that legislation stopped a $4 trillion tax increase. It secured our border. It unleashed American energy. It slashed wasteful Washington spending. “I thought one of the most egregious subsidies we eliminated was the electric vehicle tax credit. Under Joe Biden, Washington provided lucrative, luxury tax credits to prop up EV sales. The Biden Car Bribes forced working families to subsidize vehicles they don’t want and couldn’t afford, they weren’t very practical in my states, and I have fought against these costly EV handouts for years. I introduced the bills to repeal them, and I was joined by my Republican colleagues. I especially want to recognize the Senior Senator from Ohio, Senator Bernie Moreno. Hardworking families should not be forced to bankroll luxury vehicles for wealthy elites. “Republicans in Congress acted decisively. We terminated the EV tax credits. We deliberately chose September 30 as the end date for the subsidies. This quick termination meant significant savings for taxpayers: $200 billion in savings over the next 10 years. But as the saying goes, the price of liberty is eternal vigilance. In Washington, you have to follow up and fight to protect taxpayers – and taxpayer dollars – even when the intent of Congress is clear. That’s where I really want to point out the hard work of Se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/schumer-says-every-day-gets-better-for-us/ | Schumer Says “Every Day Gets Better For Us” | 2025-10-09 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Barrasso: They are choosing politics over the paychecks of the American working men and women who protect our nation. And this weakness defines today’s Democrat Party. They’re radical, extreme, dangerous, scary, and they are out of touch.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor slamming Senator Schumer for saying that every day is “getting better for us” while servicemembers, Border Patrol Agents, and other federal workers are missing paychecks. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as delivered: “I read in Punchbowl News this morning the Minority Leader making a statement to Punchbowl. He thinks Democrats have momentum. His statement is, ‘Every day gets better for us.’ That’s what he said in an interview from his office yesterday when he was interviewed. He said, ‘Every day gets better for us.’ Who is ‘us’? Not better for the American people. Who does he mean by ‘us’? Not the military who is not getting paid. Not the Border Patrol who are not getting paid. Not the air traffic controllers who are not getting paid. Who is ‘us’? He’s playing a game! The Washington Post talked about it just yesterday in their headline in their editorial page. ‘Democrat leaders play dangerous game.’ That’s what we have here. And what does the Minority Leader say? ‘Every day gets better for us.’ Who in the world is ‘us’? “Is it this group that has organized the shutdown? They’ve talked about having an orchestrated group of the far-left wing, the terrorist wing of the Democrat Party, organizing and orchestrating the shutdown, planning for weeks in the Minority Leader’s office, closely coordinated, and it’s hurting the American people. But the Minority Leader has said it’s getting better for them. “Look, how can they brag about the damage that they’re doing to the American people? Whether it’s the Women, Infants, and Children program needing food, whether it is small businesses applying for loans through the Small Business Adm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-sends-letter-to-fbi-director-requests-biden-spying-files/ | Lummis Sends Letter to FBI Director, Requests Biden Spying Files | 2025-10-09 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) this week sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel thanking him, President Trump, and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their transparency regarding the unconstitutional surveillance activities conducted against her and other U.S. Senators by the Biden administration during Operation Arctic Frost. Senator Lummis requested a myriad of answers and information regarding their surveillance of her private communications and phone records. Senator Lummis wrote in the letter, “I believe that the surveillance of sitting United States Senators by the executive branch represents one of the most serious infringements on the separation of powers in American history. It seriously impinges on my constitutional duty as a legislator, especially since this surveillance was directly connected to activities protected by the Speech or Debate Clause of the United States Constitution. The American people deserve to know the truth about how the Biden administration weaponized federal law enforcement against their elected representatives. Those responsible will be held accountable.” Lummis concluded, “Thank you for your prompt attention to these requests, and for restoring integrity to the FBI.” Senator Lummis requested that the FBI deliver this information to her no later than November 1, 2025. Read the full letter here or below. ———— Hon. Kash Patel Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20535 Dear Director Patel, I want to begin by thanking you, President Trump and General Bondi for your transparency regarding the blatantly unconstitutional surveillance activities conducted on the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives by the Biden Administration during Operation Arctic Frost. Your willingness to expose these abuses is crucial to getting the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) focused back on its core mission of delivering justice for all. I’m writing to seek in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/11252-2/ | Wyoming Delegation Introduces CRA to Overturn Biden Buffalo RMP | 2025-10-08 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) led Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s Buffalo Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which is a direct assault on Wyoming’s coal industry, our workers, and our way of life. “The Biden administration waged an unrelenting war on Wyoming coal and American energy independence, and their radical Buffalo RMPA was a key piece for environmental extremists who want to destroy all coal mining in the Powder River Basin,” said Senator Lummis. “Coal is the backbone of Wyoming’s economy, it supports thousands of good-paying jobs, generates the revenue that funds our communities, and provides reliable, cheap electricity to Americans across our country. Biden’s BLM left us no choice but to stop this dangerous overreach via the Congressional Review Act. I’ll continue working with Senator Barrasso and Representative Hageman every day to stop the left’s war on coal and make sure Wyoming is able to power America’s future.” “On its way out the door, the Biden administration waged a war on Wyoming’s coal communities and families,” said Senator Barrasso. “They attempted to shut down all future coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. This short-sighted assault on coal ignored the people of Wyoming and threatened to kill jobs and cost Wyoming communities millions of dollars. Rolling back this outrageous rule will help us build on our efforts with the Trump administration to unleash affordable, abundant and reliable American energy.” “The BLM’s attempt to block future coal leasing in the Powder River Basin is a mineral withdrawal disguised as a management plan,” said Representative Hageman. “This clear violation of the law would devastate jobs, local economies, and end our ability to provide affordable, reliable energy. The Biden administration, under the direction of its eco-terrorist BLM director, intentionally sought to cut off the sour… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-schumer-shutdown-is-a-dangerous-game/ | Barrasso: Schumer Shutdown is a Dangerous Game | 2025-10-08 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats are holding the American people hostage to extract far-left concessions. They’re telling our service members their paychecks are negotiable. They’re telling small businesses their dreams are collateral damage in a partisan fight. They’re telling mothers and young children that WIC benefits are leverage for far-left demands of healthcare for noncitizens.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how hardworking Americans and states across the country are forced to pay the price of the Schumer Shutdown. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Following up on what the Majority Leader says, it says here, ‘Democratic leaders are playing a dangerous game.’ That’s what the Democrats are doing. We heard the Majority Leader talk about what we’re trying to do, what we’re facing, how Chuck Schumer is held hostage by the liberal groups who set up the war room with him. And what we see is a dangerous game being played and threats to the American people. This is The Washington Post. This goes on to say, ‘There is a clean funding bill on the table. Only a handful of Senate Democrats need to vote for it.’ Instead, the Minority Leader is leading the Democrat Party into a boxed canyon, can’t get out. It’s a dangerous game. And it’s not just dangerous for them. It’s dangerous for the American people. That’s where the danger lies. “So I come to the Floor today because the American people are facing an immediate crisis, and they know why. Anybody watching knows why. It’s because Senate Democrats have now voted five times against a clean, bipartisan continuing resolution that would open the government today. This is Day 8 of the Schumer Shutdown. The country is being held hostage by the Democrats, and they’re playing a dangerous game. So, the question before us is simple. What have Democrats accomplished during this dangerous game they’re playing? “On October 10, on Friday, in two days, Border Patro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-leads-wyoming-delegation-in-introducing-cra-to-overturn-biden-buffalo-rmp/ | Lummis Leads Wyoming Delegation in Introducing CRA to Overturn Biden Buffalo RMP | 2025-10-08 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) led Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s Buffalo Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which is a direct assault on Wyoming’s coal industry, our workers, and our way of life. “The Biden administration waged an unrelenting war on Wyoming coal and American energy independence, and their radical Buffalo RMPA was a key piece for environmental extremists who want to destroy all coal mining in the Powder River Basin,” said Senator Lummis. “Coal is the backbone of Wyoming’s economy, it supports thousands of good-paying jobs, generates the revenue that funds our communities, and provides reliable, cheap electricity to Americans across our country. Biden’s BLM left us no choice but to stop this dangerous overreach via the Congressional Review Act. I’ll continue working with Senator Barrasso and Representative Hageman every day to stop the left’s war on coal and make sure Wyoming is able to power America’s future.” “On its way out the door, the Biden administration waged a war on Wyoming’s coal communities and families,” said Senator Barrasso. “They attempted to shut down all future coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. This short-sighted assault on coal ignored the people of Wyoming and threatened to kill jobs and cost Wyoming communities millions of dollars. Rolling back this outrageous rule will help us build on our efforts with the Trump administration to unleash affordable, abundant and reliable American energy.” “The BLM’s attempt to block future coal leasing in the Powder River Basin is a mineral withdrawal disguised as a management plan,” said Representative Hageman. “This clear violation of the law would devastate jobs, local economies, and end our ability to provide affordable, reliable energy. The Biden administration, under the direction of its eco-terrorist BLM director, intentionally sought to cut off the sour… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/every-day-the-government-stays-closed-is-another-day-of-democrats-ignoring-americas-priorities/ | Every Day the Government Stays Closed is Another Day of Democrats Ignoring America’s Priorities | 2025-10-07 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “The Democrats shut down the government. They think they’re hurting President Trump. Instead, the Schumer Shutdown is hurting the American people.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the costly impacts the Schumer Shutdown has on American families. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “The American people reject the Schumer Shutdown. And yet here we are. It’s Day Seven. That is seven days of wasted time and growing hardship for the American people. A new Harvard-Harris poll published yesterday makes that loud and clear. Seven in ten voters oppose the government shutdown. Americans overwhelmingly say Democrats should accept a continuing resolution at current levels of funding until the actual spending bills are passed. It’s interesting because 13 times in the Biden administration the Democrats did exactly that, yet they are refusing to do it right now. “Americans don’t want their government closed. They want it open. They want it to work for them. They want an America that is safe, secure, and prosperous. They are sick and tired of Democrats holding them hostage with partisan demands. Democrats want free healthcare for illegal immigrants. The Democrats shut down the government. They think they’re hurting President Trump. Instead, the Schumer Shutdown is hurting the American people. “Across the country, the American people are feeling the pain. The headlines tell the story. “One in New York says, ‘Government shutdown threatens food access for Long Island’s most vulnerable.’ “Another in Nevada says, ‘Government shutdown threatens food stamps, jobs, national security.’ “In New Jersey, it reads, ‘Hospital-at-home, telehealth programs on hold amid government shutdown.’ “And in New Hampshire, ‘At least 1,800 New Hampshire federal workers to be furloughed or fired during shutdown.’ “These aren’t statistics. These are families. They are our troops. They are seniors and veterans. They ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-releases-statement-on-two-year-anniversary-of-hamas-terrorist-attacks/ | Lummis Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of Hamas Terrorist Attacks | 2025-10-07 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis today released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the barbaric Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. “Two years ago, the world witnessed one of humanity’s darkest hours as Hamas slaughtered unsuspecting innocents,” said Lummis. “We all witnessed the devastating massacre as families were torn apart, and young people were gunned down at a music festival. Hamas’ evil must never be forgotten, and I stand firm in my resolve to support Israel and eradicate the plague of antisemitism. Join me in praying for the families whose lives were forever changed, the safe return of all hostages, and lasting peace.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-democrats-holding-americans-hostage-over-free-healthcare-for-illegal-immigrants/ | Barrasso: Democrats Holding Americans Hostage Over Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants | 2025-10-06 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats have now shut down the government to defend a system where Laken Riley’s killer can get taxpayer-funded healthcare.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor slamming Democrats for holding government funding hostage in exchange for free healthcare for illegal immigrants. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Here we are. Day Six of the Schumer Shutdown. Senate Democrats have now voted four times to keep the government closed. Radical Democrats are shutting down the government with an outlandish list of demands, including giving free healthcare to illegal immigrants. When the interests of Americans and illegal immigrants collide, Democrats always seek to benefit the latter at the expense of the former. “Think back to the last Democrat primary for president. In June 2019, on live television, every Democrat running for President was asked if their platform would give healthcare to illegal immigrants. Every single Democrat candidate on that debate stage raised their hand. Every one of them promised to give free healthcare to illegal immigrants. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont raised his hand. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York raised her hand. Those are sitting United States Senators. They voted four times in the last 6 days to shut down the government of the United States. It’s more than talk. When Democrats get power, that is exactly what they will do. “Look at California. In 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom expanded state-sponsored healthcare to illegal immigrants. Governor Newsom bragged about it. One year later, the Los Angeles Times reported that costs tripled. The headline dated March 13, 2025, says, ‘Cost of undocumented healthcare in California is billions over estimates, pressuring Democrats to consider cuts.’ Instead of $3 billion each year, the California healthcare system cost taxpayers $9.5 billion. California financed its healthcare for illegal immigrants through a mone… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/the-washington-post-editorial-board-the-shutdown-conversation-no-one-wants/ | The Washington Post Editorial Board: The Shutdown Conversation No One Wants | 2025-10-06 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “Democrats are losing the Schumer Shutdown. Even their media allies are turning on them.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, spoke on the Senate Floor today to highlight an editorial from The Washington Post slamming the Democrats’ shutdown strategy. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “Democrats are losing the Schumer Shutdown. Even their media allies are turning on them. Here is an editorial from The Washington Post today. The headline is, ‘The shutdown conversation no one wants.’ The Washington Post Editorial Board wrote this: ‘Democrats have demanded that Republicans agree to extend the covid-era insurance subsidies without proposing any way to pay for it. The Congressional Budget Office estimates this will cost $350 billion over the next decade.’ That’s The Washington Post talking – not Republicans. “It’s no surprise Democrats are avoiding this conversation. Obamacare is broken. Obamacare is a failure. Now, Democrats are holding the American people hostage to prop it up. “The Biden Bonus COVID Payment are a Bait-and-Switch. Democrats created them in 2021 as a temporary COVID program. They extended them temporarily in 2022. They set an end date for the end of this year. Now, they are demanding that these permanent become permanent – at a cost of $350 billion. That is unacceptable. “This is a system riddled with waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption. Big insurance companies are rewarded with direct payments. Hardworking taxpayers are left holding the bill. There are no premiums, no deductibles, no income limit, and no accountability. Even families making $500,000 a year qualify. This is reckless, permanent new spending. The American people can’t afford it. “The American people know it. The Washington Post knows it. Democrats lost the election. They lost their media allies. And now, they’ve lost the argument.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-statement-on-bidens-fbi-spying-on-republican-senators-lummis-included/ | Lummis Statement on Biden’s FBI Spying on Republican Senators – Lummis Included | 2025-10-06 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement following the news that her and nearly a dozen Republican senators’ communications were being tracked by Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “I’m absolutely appalled that the Biden administration used the FBI to spy on the private communications of Republican U.S. Senators – myself included,” said Lummis. “This was a blatant assault on our constitutional rights as elected officials and a calculated attempt to sabotage the separation of powers. Make no mistake: this authoritarian, unconstitutional surveillance and attack on the legislative branch under the Biden administration demands immediate investigation and prosecution. Those responsible must be held accountable, and we must ensure this abuse of power can never happen again.” Background: An FBI document obtained by Senate Judiciary Committee reveals the FBI targeted eight Republican senators’ personal cell phones for “tolling data” as part of its Arctic Frost investigation. One Republican member of the House of Representatives was also impacted. The Arctic Frost investigation formed the basis of Jack Smith’s elector case against President Donald Trump. The FBI targeted the following Members of Congress: Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-releases-statement-senate-democrats-voting-government | Congresswoman Hageman Releases Statement on Senate Democrats Voting for a Government Shutdown for the Fourth Time | 2025-10-03 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | House | WY | Harriet M. Hageman | H001096 | hageman.house.gov | hageman | https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Friday afternoon, and for the fourth time, the Senate Democrats blocked the House-approved Continuing Resolution that was designed to keep the government running through November 21, 2025. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement in response: “Under President Joe Biden, Congressional Democrats voted 13 times for this exact type of bill to avoid a government shutdown. Under President Trump, Democrats are now voting against this same short-term measure. This is not just Trump derangement syndrome; the Democrats are throwing a tantrum because we refuse to allow them to spend $1.5 trillion on nonsense, such as healthcare for illegal aliens and refunding NPR and PBS. Democrats are also seeking to repeal the $50 billion we appropriated for rural healthcare, which would hit Wyoming especially hard,” said Rep. Hageman. “Wyoming’s congressional delegation chose to govern rather than engage in political blackmail, as both Senators Barrasso and Lummis supported all four votes in the Senate, and I in the House. Now our state, which shoulders an unfair federal burden to begin with, is being injured by Senate Democrats.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/american-families-are-paying-the-price-of-the-schumer-shutdown/ | American Families are Paying the Price of the Schumer Shutdown | 2025-10-03 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | John Barrasso | B001261 | www.barrasso.senate.gov | barrasso | https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/ | scraper | “We are about to vote today on a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government. Republicans are going to vote for it. Democrats have the opportunity to do the right thing for the American people.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how Americans are feeling the pain of the Schumer Shutdown. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “We are in the middle of the Schumer Shutdown. Two in three Americans oppose it. Democrats are holding the American people hostage. They are demanding $1.5 trillion in permanent new spending. And that’s just to keep the government open for four short weeks. It amounts to $48 billion each and every day. Here is what Democrats are demanding. Democrats are demanding more taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants. At the same time, they take money away from vulnerable hospitals in rural communities. “Under Joe Biden, Democrats opened our borders. 10 million illegal immigrants flooded in. Under Chuck Schumer, Democrats have now closed the government. They did it to give free healthcare to illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, Democrats are demanding the repeal of the $50 billion Rural Hospital Fund. This fund is a lifeline for rural hospitals like the one that just opened in Pinedale, Wyoming. Our first hospital in that county. The nearest hospital is 85 miles away. “Democrats are also demanding $350 billion in permanent new spending for Biden Bonus COVID payments. They created these payments in 2021. They promised they would be temporary – for the COVID emergency. They extended them so they would end at the end of this year. Now, they want to make the Biden Bonus COVID payments permanent. These payments are riddled with waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption. Unlike most insurance, there are no premiums and no deductibles. Democrats also removed the income limit. The money goes straight to insurance companies. The bill goes straight to hard-working American… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/lummis-colleagues-introduce-resolution-to-celebrate-domestic-energy-producers-2/ | Lummis, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Celebrate Domestic Energy Producers | 2025-10-03 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Republican | Senate | WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | L000571 | www.lummis.senate.gov | lummis | https://www.lummis.senate.gov/press-releases/page/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced a resolution to designate October 4, 2025, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the men and women who work to power our nation and the world. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Hoeven (R-ND), Jon Husted (R-OH), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Justice (R-WV), James Lankford (R-OK), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Tim Scott (R-SC) cosponsored the resolution. “This is the time for American energy dominance,” said Lummis. “After a four-year war on the west, President Trump unleashed American energy, opening our lands and resources to production and empowering our workers. I am proud to lead my colleagues in introducing this resolution that celebrates American energy independence, and the men and women throughout the west who are powering our lives.” “In Wyoming, we know firsthand how American energy production fuels American success,” said Barrasso. “Wyoming is America’s energy breadbasket. Our workers produce the energy and resources that keep America running and our economy strong. Wyoming will proudly lead the way in celebrating National Energy Appreciation Day.” “We are in a vital moment for American energy, and our skilled and dedicated energy workforce deserves our support and recognition now more than ever,” said Capito. “Under the leadership of the Trump administration, we have made crucial investments in pursuit of American energy dominance to meet growing electricity demands and power our country into the future. I see this across my home state of West Virginia, as our energy production continues to keep homes warm, lights on, and spur economic development throughout our local communities. This energy infrastructure wouldn’t be possible without the energy workers on the ground who work tirelessly for the benefit of our people and our nation. “President Trump is focused on unleashing American energy—so am I,” said Cassid… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
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CREATE TABLE [releases] (
[url] TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
[title] TEXT,
[date] TEXT,
[year] TEXT,
[month] TEXT,
[party] TEXT,
[chamber] TEXT,
[state] TEXT,
[member_name] TEXT,
[bioguide_id] TEXT,
[domain] TEXT,
[scraper] TEXT,
[source] TEXT,
[date_source] TEXT,
[text] TEXT,
[has_text] INTEGER,
[collected_at] TEXT,
[updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);