url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-statement-extension-comment-period-natural-asset-companies,Hageman Statement on Extension of Comment Period for Natural Asset Companies,2023-12-22,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an extension of the public comment period for Natural Asset Companies (NACs) and provided additional information on these proposed NACs. In response to this extension, Rep. Harriet Hageman stated “The SEC tried to quickly sneak NACs past Congress and the American public. Thirty-one members of the House of Representatives joined me in a letter demanding a longer public comment period than the ridiculous 21 days originally provided. I am happy to report that today the SEC quietly published an order extending the deadline for comments on the proposed NAC rule. The order issued by the SEC sets forth additional information and addresses concerns regarding how NACs would operate and areas of inquiry. A link to the SEC’s order can be found here - I encourage all of you to weigh in on this potentially devastating effort to securitize our national heritage lands and private property rights!",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-join-bill-to-hold-the-atf-accountable/,"Barrasso, Lummis Join Bill to Hold the ATF Accountable",2023-12-20,2023,2023-12,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the ATF Accountability Act of 2023 to provide transparency at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for gun owners and manufacturers across America. The ATF engages in a secretive classification review process where the agency makes decisions about whether a particular firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act. Decisions and justification for decisions are often only made available to manufacturers in private correspondence. This causes uncertainty for both gun-owning Americans and firearm manufacturers, especially in combination with the ATF’s refusal to make public rules regarding classification final. “Every day, people in Wyoming responsibly use their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms,” said Senator Barrasso. “For far too long, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has had regulations that keep responsible gun owners and manufacturers in the dark. Any attempt to stop law-abiding citizens from appealing unfair rulings must be stopped dead in its tracks. I will continue to stand up against any policies that threaten our Second Amendment rights.” “D.C. bureaucrats cannot be allowed to criminalize law-abiding gun owners with the stroke of a pen behind closed doors,” said Senator Lummis. “Protecting the Second Amendment has never been more important after Senate Democrats attempted to jam through an assault-weapons ban just last week. The ATF Accountability Act strengthens the people of Wyoming’s constitutional right to bear arms by creating a pathway to legally challenge any new restrictive regulations.” “American gun owners and manufacturers have been left in the dark for far too long with closed-door rule changes by the ATF,” said Senator Braun. “Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights shouldn’t be the last to know the classification status of firearms, or what licenses or tax stamps they need to avoid running afoul of the law. The ATF needs accountability and transparency, which this bill accomplishes.” The ATF Accountability Act: • Creates an appeals process following a ruling by ATF with specific regular timeframes • Permits gun manufacturers to appeal the legal status or classification of any product by filing with the Director of Industry Operations with jurisdiction. After which, the appeal is directed to an administrative law judge This legislation is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.). Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:56:20Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-the-nomination-of-judge-kelly-rankin-for-u-s-district-court-of-wyoming/,Barrasso Statement on the Nomination of Judge Kelly Rankin for U.S. District Court of Wyoming,2023-12-19,2023,2023-12,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement on the announcement of Judge Kelly H. Rankin as the nominee to serve as the United States District Court Judge for the District of Wyoming. “Judge Kelly Rankin is an outstanding choice to serve as the U.S. District Court Judge for Wyoming. He has dedicated his career to serving the people of Wyoming and upholding the Constitution. Judge Nancy Freudenthal leaves an incredible legacy that is hard to follow, but I’m confident Judge Rankin is up to the challenge. “As Chief Magistrate, Kelly has issued hundreds of opinions and regularly assists the 10th Circuit with their caseload. He is well-versed in the issues that will come before the court. Kelly will bring years of valuable experience to the federal bench on day one. With his impressive record of public service and bipartisan support, the Senate should waste no time in approving his nomination.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:56:20Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-leads-letter-calling-out-dangers-natural-asset-corporations,Hageman Leads Letter Calling Out the Dangers of Natural Asset Corporations,2023-12-15,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman, along with 31 cosigners, sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Erik Gerding demanding answers to several questions and an extension of the public comment period for their Natural Asset Companies (NAC) rule. On October 4, 2023, the SEC proposed a rule to approve the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) listing of NACs. This proposal is complex and based on a nontraditional investing mechanism of questionable legality that would allow for the buying and selling of undefined “rights” to certain private and public lands, including to foreign nations and noncitizens, to terminate and prevent all economic activity on such properties. Once in control of the land, NACs will be prohibited from engaging in “unsustainable activities”, including fossil fuel development, mining, logging, and grazing, and the proposal cites the need for this because radical environmental policies and ESG are not moving fast enough. Rep. Hageman stated, “This misguided ‘rule’ has the potential to fundamentally change U.S. land access, management, use, and ownership as we know it. As if that weren’t bad enough, the rule places no limits on who can buy these lands – China, Russia, Iran, and other bad actors would be free to participate and shut down U.S. energy and mineral production. The Biden administration is worshipping at the climate change altar – and the sacrifice they are offering is use of the land that belongs to all of us. “The SEC clearly does not want the public to know about this rule or comment on it, as it has only provided a 21-day comment period. Our letter demands answers to four fundamental questions: What are the “unique listing requirements” the NYSE refers to? Does the SEC claim oversight authority of NACs? If so, what oversight activities will the SEC perform in regard to NACs? By what right does the SEC have to confer “management authority” over federal lands? “The bottom line is that this is more bad rulemaking by Biden’s bureaucrats that would take away more of our rights, and it must be stopped.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-introduces-bill-strengthen-gunmaker-protections-frivolous-lawsuits,Hageman Introduces Bill to Strengthen Gunmaker Protections from Frivolous Lawsuits,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington DC – Today, Rep. Hageman introduced the PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act which would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act’s (PLCAA) protections for the firearm industry against abusive litigation intended to undermine the Second Amendment. The bill amends the PLCAA to allow firearm industry defendants to remove a case against them to federal court to ensure a more consistent application of procedural rules and litigation timelines. Rep. Hageman stated, “Activist groups have long ago learned the technique of using the courts to block what they don’t like. By filing frivolous lawsuits in Democrat-run state courts, the hope of these activists is to bankrupt gun manufacturers. By amending the PLCAA so that defendants can remove a case to the federal courts, these cases can be heard and adjudicated faster and with less volatility. Our 2nd Amendment is under constant attack by gun control fanatics – we must fight to protect that right in every way possible. “I am thankful for the support of bill cosponsors, Reps. Clyde (GA), Fry (SC), Gosar (AZ), McClain (MI), Ogles (TN), and Weber (TX), and I look forward to seeing this legislation become law.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-open-formal-impeachment-inquiry-joe-biden,Hageman Votes to Open Formal Impeachment Inquiry of Joe Biden,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman voted in favor of H.R. 918, which directs the House Oversight Committee, House Judiciary Committee, and House Ways and Means Committee to continue their ongoing investigations into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Joe Biden. This resolution sets forth specific procedures regarding the impeachment inquiry, formalizes the impeachment inquiry helping to remove legal ambiguity, and ensures the American people will receive the answers they deserve. Rep. Hageman stated, “Through the work of the Judiciary, Oversight, and Ways & Means committees which has already taken place, we know that there are inconsistencies and outright lies in what President Biden is telling the American people and what is now known to be the truth. It is clear that Joe Biden had some level of interaction with his son Hunter’s businesses – businesses that were set up for the purpose of receiving payments directly from foreign governments and individuals, including many who were outright hostile to the best interests of the United States. The issue is whether we should turn a blind eye to what looks an awful lot like bribery at the highest levels of our government, and whether our foreign policy has been influenced by familial conflicts. We know that Biden has received payments through shell corporations connected to Hunter and James Biden. We have learned that he has sent 5,400 emails under pseudonyms, had lunch with oligarchs and conference calls with Hunter Biden business associates, and that over 150 Biden family bank transactions have been flagged by US banks for review. “The White House has challenged House subpoenas on the grounds that the existing impeachment probe wasn’t authorized. By formalizing the inquiry that is already underway, the legal ambiguity of the investigation will be removed and the ability to enforce subpoenas will be enhanced. The resolution gives the minority party equal rights to question, request, and subpoena witnesses, and allows the President and his counsel the same rights to participate in proceedings as was granted to President Trump.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lujan-bill-helps-improve-efficiency-of-988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline/,"Barrasso, Luján Bill Helps Improve Efficiency of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline",2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the routing of calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to local call centers. Currently, calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are routed to a call center based on a phone’s area code. This process can result in a call center mismatch, as over 80 percent of the calls are from cell phones that may not be in the same geographic location as their area code. The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 is a critical step in evaluating and planning for the most appropriate ways to route calls to local call centers. Local call centers are better equipped to assist those in need through a better understanding of the community and local resources. In addition, local call centers can more efficiently dispatch emergency services to a caller in need. “The enactment of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has helped save lives in Wyoming and across the country. Our focus should always be on finding ways to provide timely and helpful resources for Americans when they need them the most,” said Senator Barrasso. “Right now, callers are patched through to call centers based on their phone’s area code, not their physical location. Our bipartisan legislation is a critical step toward sending 988 calls to local call centers. This will enable callers to receive care from professionals who understand their surroundings and a quicker response from dispatch emergency services for those in need. In Congress, we are committed to helping the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline be an effective and reliable solution for Americans seeking help.” “Having a simple phone number to call when you are in crisis and have nowhere to turn can be the difference between life and death. The 9-8-8 hotline is a vital resource for New Mexicans facing mental health crises and has saved lives nationwide,” said Senator Luján. “In times of emergency, it’s critical that Americans are able to get help locally from those who are best positioned to provide resources. Supporting those in a mental health crisis is critical. This bipartisan legislation is an important step in getting resources more quickly to the people that need it most. “ This legislation is supported by The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), CTIA, and Vibrant Emotional Health. “Nationwide availability of 988 has provided us with a once in a lifetime opportunity to reimagine how we respond to people in mental health crisis. NAMI is grateful that the 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 would start the task of identifying the unique privacy and legal challenges associated with transmitting geolocation information with calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline so we can ensure caller privacy but also best help people seeking in-person support.” – Hannah Wesolowski, Chief Advocacy Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness “We commend Senators Barrasso and Luján for their bipartisan introduction of the 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 and their focus on ensuring Americans in need can access the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network. The wireless industry is committed to ensuring those seeking life-saving mental health services are connected to the 988 Lifeline and its affiliated crisis centers, and this legislation recognizes the importance of getting geo-routing right. We look forward to working with Congress on our shared goal of making sure Americans can access this vital resource when they need it most.” – Kelly Cole, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, CTIA Background: The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 would: Establish a multi-stakeholder advisory committee tasked with studying policy, legal, technical, and financial challenges associated with transmitting location information of calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Require the committee to submit a report to Congress within one year with a detailed summary of the findings and recommendations for legislation and administrative actions. Direct the committee to evaluate the most appropriate location implantation methods, including call routing to local call centers. Direct the committee to examine the policy implications regarding the privacy of the caller with respect to including dispatchable location information with calls to 988. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:56:20Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-ndaa-makes-wyoming-and-america-safer/,Barrasso: NDAA Makes Wyoming and America Safer,2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"Includes Barrasso’s bill to increase Wyoming uranium production, key Air Force priorities for Wyoming, and a significant pay raise for American troops WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement regarding final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. “The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) ensures America has a strong military to keep us safe in an increasingly dangerous world. Americans can rest easier knowing our military will continue to have the resources it needs to confront growing threats from China, Russia and other adversaries. I’m proud to vote to give our brave service members a much-deserved pay raise. “The NDAA secures big investments in Wyoming’s military readiness. There is $183 million in funding for projects at Cheyenne’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base, it maintains our ICBM force and it prioritizes nuclear modernization. The NDAA also includes bipartisan legislation I’ve championed to ensure we have a robust C-130 aircraft inventory providing airlift across the globe. “Energy security is national security. The NDAA includes my legislation to counter Russia’s energy monopoly. My bill ensures our nuclear fuel supply chain begins with American uranium and ends with American fuel. Wyoming energy workers are ready to deliver. “Republicans secured key provisions that strike directly at certain woke Pentagon policies. We also right a wrong by forcing the Pentagon to compensate service members who were wrongly discharged due to the Biden administration’s misguided COVID-19 vaccine mandate. “I’m proud to support Wyoming’s men and women in uniform by voting for the NDAA.” Key Barrasso Provisions Included in NDAA: Barrasso-Klobuchar Amendment #302: requires the Air Force to maintain at least 271 C-130 aircraft and refurbish and maintain no fewer than 150 LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile silos. Barrasso Amendment #999: The Nuclear Fuel Security Act directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to prioritize activities to increase domestic production of low-enriched uranium (LEU) for existing reactors and accelerate efforts to ensure the availability of high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) for advanced reactors. Barrasso Amendment #1042: requires the administration to combat “Blood Batteries” by establishing a global cooperative framework to end human rights abuses, forced labor and exploitation of child labor related to critical mineral mining around the world. Other Barrasso-Supported Provisions Included in NDAA: Secures a 5.2% pay raise for service members. Requires DOD to provide compensation for anyone who re-enlists following an involuntary separation for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Includes the FINISH IT Act to force the Biden administration to use leftover border wall panels for border security purposes. Requires the Pentagon to submit a plan to counter cartels’ human and drug trafficking on the border. Includes the MERIT Act to require that all DOD recruitment and promotion actions are based on merit and performance, not demographic quotas. Creates a Special Inspector General for Ukraine to ensure U.S. resources are being used wisely and effectively. Click HERE to learn about additional wins in the NDAA. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:56:20Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-the-scope-scale-and-seriousness-of-the-biden-border-crisis-is-accelerating/,"Barrasso: The Scope, Scale, and Seriousness of the Biden Border Crisis is Accelerating",2023-12-13,2023,2023-12,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) spoke today on the Senate Floor about how America’s wide-open Southern Border presents a national security risk that must be addressed in any national security bill that goes to President Biden’s desk. Excerpts from Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Last week, Senator Schumer put a national security bill on the floor. The problem is, it lacked serious border security policy changes – things that we need in this nation. “Republicans opposed it because we know that national security starts with border security. “We will stand firm until serious changes are made. “Since last week, the scope, scale, and seriousness of the Biden border crisis has accelerated. “One week ago, an all-time record-high of over 12,000 illegal immigrants crossed the southern border illegally. “To put that number in perspective, President Obama’s Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson, said in 2019 that 1,000 encounters a day would overwhelm the system. “Let‘s be clear about why this crisis is happening. President Biden gambled with Americans’ safety and security. “The border is now a hotspot for terrorism and trafficking like we’ve never seen before in this country. “This body heard what FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Judiciary Committee last week. “Director Wray said, ‘Post October 7, you’ve seen a veritable rogues gallery of terrorist organizations calling for attacks against us.’ “He continued, ‘I see blinking lights everywhere.’ “Were any of the Democrats in this Senate listening to him? “Director Wray isn’t the only person to warn us that the threat of terrorism aimed against Americans is increasing. “Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said, ‘We are definitely in a heightened threat environment.’ “President Biden would have us believe that the border is ‘safe, orderly, and humane.’ “I don’t think he’s been there in a long time, because that’s not what I witnessed just a few weeks ago when I went down there with a group of senators. “The reality? President Biden has created the deadliest, most dangerous, and most disastrous border crisis in our nation’s history. “Democrats’ definition of ‘border security’ is to expedite illegal entry into our country. “Illegal immigrants ought to be turned away. Democrats are waving them through in record numbers. “Why is this happening? “It is happening because the Biden administration is manipulating the law. “The administration hides behind terms such as ‘asylum’ and ‘parole’ to process and resettle migrants by the thousands. “Our laws no longer determine who gets in and who stays. The illegal immigrants themselves do – simply by showing up on our border. “Joe Biden waves them all though – that’s the policy of the Democrats in this body. “They utter a few magic words and are released into the country. “Under President Obama, about 21,000 people per year requested asylum. “Under President Biden, Border Patrol agents see that same number every two days. “It’s absolutely preposterous to argue that all of those people qualify for asylum. “We know they don’t. The American people know it; the president ought to know it. The members of this body ought to know it. “10,000 illegal crossings per day quickly adds up to 10 million during four years of the Biden administration. “President Biden is allowing it to happen – and Senate Democrats are encouraging him. “This administration has turned a notice to appear into a license for illegal immigrants to disappear into the homeland. “The payment for Biden’s breakdown of law and order is now coming due. “The blinking lights – as the head of the FBI said – are everywhere. “If the Senate finally acted to secure our border, America would be safer. “That is indisputable. “Where can the Senate start? “Here’s an idea: let’s fix our broken parole and asylum system. “Republicans want border enforcement, border security, and real policy changes to keep our communities safe. “The American people don’t have that today. So it’s no surprise that they’re angry and afraid. “That must change. “Real border security is a top national security need. “Republicans don’t need another record-breaking day to understand that this crisis requires swift, serious, and substantive action. “Republicans have solutions to make our communities and country safer. “The president and the Democrats in this body must include these measures in any national security bill. Otherwise, there will not be a national security bill.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:56:20Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-vote-no-national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa,Hageman to Vote NO on National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),2023-12-11,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced that she will be voting NO on an upcoming vote to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Hageman was chosen to be a conferee in negotiations between the House and Senate that was designed to work through differences between each chamber’s version of the bill. Unfortunately, Rep. Hageman was not actually consulted on any of the areas within the jurisdiction of her assignment. Rep. Hageman stated, “I have refused to sign off on the NDAA as a conferee, as I was never consulted and simply handed a 3,000 page bill that I was expected to support. I am voting no on the bill because it was a bad process which has resulted in bad legislation. “While the NDAA does not itself appropriate money, it authorizes levels for which appropriations (spending) follows. This year’s topline authorization level is $886 billion – up from $858 billion in FY23. The bill also includes a clean extension of FISA through April, which is contrary to and undermines the FISA reauthorization bill recently passed by Judiciary Committee by a vote of 35-2, while making no reforms to surveillance authorities we know are being abused in violation of the 4th amendment. “The bill is remarkable in what it does not do - it does not end the Biden administration’s abortion travel fund (even though it is a violation of federal law), does not include a prohibition on funding and furthering “gender transition” surgeries for members of the military, does not eliminate the military’s chief diversity officers, does not ban drag shows at military installations, and does not counter Biden’s radical green bad deal climate agenda. It also weakens the House provisions for a special Inspector General for Ukraine aid and does not include my amendment for oversight of the Ukraine lend-lease program that was passed by the House. All these items were included in the House’s version of the NDAA that was passed and sent to conference for debate and discussion.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-applauds-public-service-commissions-decision-rocky-mountain-power-rate,Hageman Applauds the Public Service Commission’s Decision on the Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike,2023-12-08,2023,2023-12,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – The Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) has made the decision to cut Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) 22% proposed rate hike to 8.3% (A second, almost 8% hike has yet to be addressed), with the increase impacting nearly 150,000 customers. Following the decision by WPSC, Rep. Hageman stated “We have all heard the phrase, ‘go woke, go broke’ – unfortunately for Wyoming ratepayers, Rocky Mountain Power’s woke attempt to invest in unreliable green energy means that power bills will be going up. I applaud the WPSC for recognizing that the original rate increase proposal of 22% was not supported by the on-the-ground situation, and their decision to cut the increase by nearly two-thirds. Hopefully, RMP and other power providers will learn from this and focus on increasing fossil fuel production and use.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:14:16Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bidens-border-policies-are-the-deadliest-most-destructive-and-most-disastrous-in-american-history/,"Barrasso: Biden’s Border Policies are the Deadliest, most Destructive, and most Disastrous in American History",2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"“This is a deadly serious situation. Real border security is a top national security need. Republicans have solutions to make our communities and country safer. These measures must be included in any national security bill going to the president’s desk. Without them, there will be no national security bill.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) spoke Wednesday on the Senate Floor about how America’s wide-open Southern border is a clear and present national security danger that must be addressed in any national security bill that heads to President Biden’s desk. Excerpts from Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “National security starts with border security. “The senior senator from Kansas and I were just meeting with other Republican members of the Senate to review yesterday’s numbers at the southern border, the number of illegal encounters, illegal immigrants coming into this country, an all-time record high of over 12,000 illegal immigrants coming into this country from all over the world. “That’s the crisis that people all across the country who tune in their TV’s, see what’s happening at the southern border, see what is happening in our nation and to our nation. “So here we are on the floor of the Senate. And Senator Schumer, the Majority Leader, wants to vote on $100 billion in national security assistance. And he wants to do it today and we’re going to do it today. That request lacks serious and significant changes that are needed to secure the southern border. “Without serious and significant changes, this bill will not pass. Mark my words, Republicans will vote against it. “Republicans and Democrats have opposing views of what is needed at the border. Republicans want to stop the flood of illegal immigrants. Democrats want to wave them through. “Republicans want border enforcement, border security, and real policy changes to keep people out and our communities safe. We don’t have that today in Joe Biden’s-run America. “What do Democrats want to do? Oh, they want lots of money for sanctuary cities. Big slush funds, give it to the mayor of Chicago, give it to the mayor of New York. And of course, they want guaranteed benefits for illegal immigrants. That’s what they’re asking for. “Republicans know that border security must be a key element of any bill focused on national security. For my colleagues who ask why – let me clarify. Our southern border is now the most dangerous border crossing in the world. Under President Biden, the border is a magnet for criminals, smugglers, and terror suspects. “The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are warning us – Democrats may want to cover their ears and not want to the hear any of these warnings, but we are being warned by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, and the FBI director said it yesterday in the Senate. “Cartels are smuggling fentanyl in from Mexico, it’s killing hundreds of Americans every day. The number coming on the terrorist watch list continues to increase. The head of the FBI yesterday said since October 7, all lights are flashing red for a terrorist attack in America. “Biden’s border policies are the deadliest, the most destructive, and the most disastrous in American history. The cost of this crisis is too large to bear for families, for communities, and even for law enforcement. “That’s why Republicans are focused on border security. “Democrats have not put a single bill on the floor of the United States Senate this year that would stop the flood of illegal immigrants. Democrats seem to welcome the national security crisis at our southern border. “That is wrong. It must change. “The Biden administration hides behind terms, terms such as ‘asylum’ and ‘parole,’ and they use those to release millions and millions of people onto our streets, into our communities, into our neighborhoods. And they’re bringing with them drugs and crime. And they’re killing Americans. The Biden administration wants to turn the other way. “Every single American feels the harmful impacts of these policies. “Here’s what’s happening thousands of times each and every day on our southern border: Individuals enter the U.S. Illegally, and they immediately turn themselves in to Border Patrol. These are the ones that aren’t trying to get away. There’s over a million of those, too. And what they do when they give themselves up, they claim they’re in danger at home, and then what happens? Well, they’re released into the streets of the United States. ‘Okay, you may be in danger? Oh, you got the magic words? Okay, you come right on in.’ “10,000 times a day, 12,000 times yesterday. And Joe Biden allows it to happen – and the Democrats encourage him! “Some Democrats have finally started to admit that the Biden’s policies are harmful to America. “President Obama’s Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson, told his fellow Democrats that the manipulation of our asylum laws is one of the root causes of illegal immigration. At one time Jeh Johnson said 1,000 per day would be overwhelming. Well, it was 12,000 yesterday! Why aren’t the Democrats waking up? “Senator Schumer’s hometown mayor, Eric Adams, says that the flood of illegal immigration is “destroying” New York City. Destruction of New York City and Democrats stand by. Now, they do want to give a lot of money there, but they sure don’t want to enforce it the law at the border. “Chicago is another one of these cities. Democrats are fearful of having next summer’s Democrat National Convention in Chicago. Wonder how many members of this body are actually going to go? Because Democrats across the country are afraid of doing it because Chicago is being overrun right now with illegal immigrants – overrun and overwhelmed. “If we want to make our country safer – and Republicans do; I’m not so sure about Democrats at this point for the way they’re behaving with regard to the border – we need to pass serious border security policy changes. Republicans know we must end the incentives that are fueling the Biden border crisis. “And more money to these sanctuary cities and more government benefits to illegal immigrants is not solving the problem; it is inviting more illegal immigrants to come. “This is a deadly serious situation. I’m not so sure the Democrats who were in the secure briefing yesterday, all understood that. I’m not sure the Senate Majority Leader understands that. Real border security is a top national security need.” “Republicans have solutions to make our communities and country safer. These measures must be included in any national security bill going to the president’s desk. “Without them, there will be no national security bill.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:56:20Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-the-second-amendment-is-freedoms-safeguard/,Barrasso: The Second Amendment is Freedom’s Safeguard,2023-12-06,2023,2023-12,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"“Almost every single page of this bill adds new restrictions and new burdens on people who follow the law. It tells you what you can buy and what you cannot buy. It bans more than 205 popular rifles, shotguns, and pistols by name. I oppose any policies that jeopardize the Second Amendment rights of the people of Wyoming and across the country.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today blocked an attempt by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to ban so-called “assault weapons.” Senator Barrasso spoke on the Senate floor on the need protect Americans’ Second Amendment rights. Excerpts from Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “Americans have a Constitutional right to own a firearm. “Every day, people across Wyoming responsibly use their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms. “Today is about defending those rights against those who would take them away. “Democrats are demanding that the American people trade in their liberty. The Democrats’ legislation takes away a right, and does not provide Americans security. “Democrats want Washington to ban rifles and pistols because of the way they look. To do this, they describe semi-automatic rifles as “assault rifles.” They aren’t. “Any farmer, rancher, or outdoorsman in Wyoming can tell you. These rifles work the same way as popular shotguns and other rifles used for hunting and personal protection. “Instead of facing these facts, Democrats stick to a demonizing rifles and disrespecting gun owners. “Democrats’ ban on “assault weapons” is an assault on lawful gun owners. “There is a contradiction at the center of the gun control debate: Democrats want to enact new laws on law-abiding citizens. At the same time, they ignore lawbreakers. “Almost every single page of this bill adds new restrictions and new burdens on people who follow the law. It tells you what you can buy and what you cannot buy. It bans more than 205 popular rifles, shotguns, and pistols by name. Republicans reject these unconstitutional, unjustified restrictions. “Democrats’ bumper-sticker solution to ban guns is not about safety. It is about restricting lawful gun ownership. It is about trying to label responsible gun owners as criminals. “Democrats are the party of defunding the police and disarming the American people. “None of this makes our streets safer. “None of this slows the crime wave in America. “None of this solves the mental health crisis in our country. “The focus should be on mental health, school safety, and stricter enforcement of current laws. “We want Americans to be safe in their communities, their homes, and their schools. The legislation before us today goes beyond that. “I oppose any policies that jeopardize the Second Amendment rights of the people of Wyoming and across the country. “The Second Amendment is freedom’s essential safeguard. Without it, there can be no liberty and no security.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:56:20Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-sponsors-safeguarding-electoral-integrity-act-2023,Hageman Sponsors Safeguarding Electoral Integrity Act of 2023,2023-11-30,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, the Safeguarding Electoral Integrity Act of 2023 was passed by the Committee on House Administration and will now move to a vote of the full House of Representatives. Congresswoman Hageman stated, “States have the authority and responsibility for holding elections, not the federal government. The executive order that this bill repeals is yet another example of many where the Biden administration believes that bureaucrats in Washington know better than everyone else how to do everything – total control of our lives is their ultimate goal. I am proud to have this bill advanced by the House Administration Committee today and look forward to its passage by the full House. The electoral process is one of the most important features of our republic. We cannot permit the Biden administration to tamper with it as they continue violating our Constitution on a daily basis.” Background: On March 7, 2021, President Biden’s White House announced the “Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting.” While its directive to federal agencies to “consider ways to expand citizens’ opportunities to register to vote and to obtain information about, and participate in, the electoral process” sounds good in theory, it reflects an unconstitutional expansion of the federal government into election administration. The Constitution is our guiding document and must be followed. According to the Elections Clause, states have the primary role in establishing election law and administering elections. To the extent the Elections Clause contains a federal fail-safe, it is Congress to whom the Constitution delegates that power, not the president. The president’s constitutional role is limited to enforcing legislation enacted by Congress. This bill repeals the Executive Order and requires every plan made under it to be submitted to Congress for review. Since the executive order was put into place, the Committee on House Administration, in conjunction with several other committees of the U.S. House of Representatives, have sent letters to 12 federal agencies asking for information relating to their implementation of the executive order. At this time, no agency had responded. By including a requirement in this bill that these plans be submitted for review, Congress will be able to determine what initiatives were created by the executive order, allowing executive branch agencies to get back to the work they were intended to focus on. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-applauds-wyomings-leading-role-uranium-industry,Harriet Hageman Applauds Wyoming’s Leading Role in Uranium Industry,2023-11-30,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman responded to the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will result in extensive investment in Wyoming’s uranium industry. The agreement will result in increased uranium development and enrichment by Uranium Energy Corp’s Wyoming-based operations for the TerraPower Natrium reactor currently being built in Kemmerer, WY. “I congratulate TerraPower and Uranium Energy Corp on their memorandum of understanding that will strengthen Wyoming’s uranium sector,” said the Congresswoman. “Whether through our robust agriculture sector, legacy energy industries, or the immense promise held within Wyoming’s uranium reserves, our state possesses every ingredient for sustained prosperity. “I am proud to represent a state that plays a leading role in abundant, affordable, and reliable energy while reducing our dependence on oppressive, dictatorial regimes like Russia, China, and Iran. This MOU holds great promise for our state and demonstrates Wyoming’s primacy in keeping the lights on and utility costs low.” Wyoming is home to one of the nation’s largest high-quality uranium reserves, providing a readily available source of clean, reliable, abundant energy protected from global supply chain issues and geopolitical uncertainty. This MOU between two leading companies in the nuclear industry will strengthen domestic supply of uranium fuel while creating good, high-paying jobs for Wyoming’s citizens. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-wpsc-right-slash-rocky-mountain-power-rate-hike,Hageman: WPSC is Right to Slash Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike,2023-11-29,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – The Wyoming Public Service Commission announced plans to reduce Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) 22% rate hike by nearly half (A second, 8% hike has yet to be addressed). The excessive increase demanded by the power company would have impacted nearly 150,000 customers. In response to the Wyoming Public Service Commission decision, Rep. Hageman stated, “RMP, as a state sanctioned monopoly, is tasked with providing us with reliable and affordable electricity. Instead, they have pushed ahead with a bogus “green” agenda, replacing safe, clean, reliable fossil fuels with unreliable “renewables.” I am happy to see at least some relief for the citizens of Wyoming that are being forced to pay for it, and hope that this is a lesson for other power companies falling for the unreliable energy scam. “I have made it a cornerstone of my congressional tenure to fight back against policies that further institutionalize energy poverty. I have pushed back hard against any such efforts by the Biden administration and stood against them as they are instituted in the State of Wyoming by our political and business leaders. I have forcefully and vocally opposed RMP’s efforts to raise electricity rates by 30%. I will continue to support American energy independence and our fossil fuel industries. “RMP must return to its roots of providing affordable electricity. We are blessed with more than ample resources right here in Wyoming to power this country long into the future – if only we implement common sense energy policies that don’t result in obscenely high rate hikes for consumers that cannot afford them.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-statement-black-butte-coal-company-layoffs,Rep. Hageman Statement on Black Butte Coal Company layoffs,2023-11-29,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image November 29, 2023 Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on the announced layoff of 19 employees from the Black Butte Coal Company: “President Biden’s cruel “green bad deal” policies are creating the damage I have warned about for years. 19 Black Butte Coal Company employees losing their jobs is a completely avoidable situation and one that is entirely related to Biden’s failure to even consider the mine expansion application, which has been stalled by the Department of the Interior and the Office of Surface Mining and Environmental Enforcement for far too long. “This is all part of this administration’s purposeful plan to eliminate fossil fuels and they don’t care what damage is done to hard working families in the process.” Issues: Energy",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-americans-know-bidenomics-is-not-working-for-them/,Barrasso: Americans Know Bidenomics Is Not Working For Them,2023-11-29,2023,2023-11,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"“President Biden is disturbingly out of touch. According to NBC News, President Biden is baffled that the American people are unhappy with the state of the economy. It is not baffling; it is the definition of ‘Bidenomics.’” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday about how under Bidenomics, Americans barely have enough money to pay their bills, let alone save for the future. Excerpts from Sen. Barrasso’s remarks: “President Biden has a message for all of these people who are wincing as they fill up, who are worried about the cost of groceries, and who are raiding their savings accounts. Joe Biden’s message to them is just this. He says: Don’t believe your lying eyes. “The president will be in Colorado, and he is going to say some things that the American people just will not believe. “He will say inflation is getting better. He will say Bidenomics is working. He will say that anyone who believes anything other than that is just a victim of misinformation. “Well, that is not what the families of America are feeling. Americans know that they are subjected day in and day out to incredibly high prices, and they know that Joe Biden is the President of high prices. “Before Thanksgiving, we got new inflation data, and prices went up again. Prices are now over 17 percent higher today than they were the day Joe Biden took office. “In real terms, families are paying over $900 each and every month more now for their cost of living than they were for the same things the day Joe Biden came into office. “As prices continue to go up, people are falling further and further behind when it comes to trying to pay their bills. Bidenomics is forcing three out of every five Americans to live paycheck to paycheck. “Let’s look at personal debt. Credit card debt now exceeds $1 trillion. This is a record high in the history of the United States. “Let’s look at interest rates. Americans are maxing out their credit cards just to get by, and they are having to do it at higher interest rates just to pay their bills, so their debt number continues to go up. “Under Bidenomics, Americans barely have enough money to pay their bills, let alone save for the future. “President of the United States Joe Biden is disturbingly out of touch. According to NBC News, President Biden is baffled that the American people are unhappy with the state of the economy. “It is not baffling; it is the definition of ‘Bidenomics.’ Americans are unhappy with the economy because they don’t like paying 20 percent more for food, $1 more for a gallon of gas, or 8 percent mortgage rates. “On issue after issue after issue, President Biden’s actions have made matters worse. “He keeps attacking our affordable, available, reliable American energy, and my home State of Wyoming is America’s energy breadbasket. He has pursued the costliest regulatory burden in American history. The regulations coming out of this administration are penalizing and punishing and are costing the American people a lot. “Let there be no confusion that the policies of Joe Biden and the Democrats are why families have suffered the worst inflation in 40 years. Democrats have done nothing to correct course or steer the economy in the right direction. “Instead of working to cure inflation, Senate Democrats tell Americans to endure it. They are pushing policies that increase spending and choke off American energy–policies that keep driving prices and costs higher. “Republicans have solutions to get the country back on track. Our solutions will lower the cost of living, will increase wages, will reduce Washington red tape, will unleash American energy, and will end our nation’s dependence on China. “In this Congress alone, Republicans have put forward legislative solutions–workable, meaningful solutions–to restore a strong economy. We have introduced bills to reverse these political mandates and eliminate these punishing regulations. “We have introduced bills to end America’s dependence on China, reduce dependence for manufacturing, reduce dependence for medicines, and to promote our own manufacturing. “We have introduced bills to increase America’s production of oil, gas, coal, and critical minerals. That would immediately lower the cost of energy and groceries for families all across America. “Under Joe Biden and the Democrats, America is heading in the wrong direction, and by overwhelming numbers, the American people will tell you that. “Republicans have solutions to make a difference–to lower prices, to unleash American energy, to secure the southern border, and, in time, to get America back on track. “The time to act is now.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:49:58Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-shares-thanksgiving-dinner-with-wyoming-troops-in-south-korea/,Barrasso Shares Thanksgiving Dinner with Wyoming Troops in South Korea,2023-11-23,2023,2023-11,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"Sen. Barrasso in South Korea with WY service members and their families. PYEONGTAEK, SOUTH KOREA – On Thanksgiving Day, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) shared a Thanksgiving meal with Wyoming service members and their families stationed at USAG Camp Humphreys in South Korea. They’re attached to United States Forces Korea (USFK). “This Thanksgiving, Wyoming has a lot to be thankful for, including our brave men and women in uniform who are serving our country. We have service members from all across Wyoming stationed thousands of miles away in South Korea. They’re our first line of defense against an increasing threat from a dangerous and emboldened North Korea,” said Senator Barrasso. “I made sure they knew everyone back home is thinking of them and their families over the holidays. Wyoming is so proud of their service and the sacrifice they’re making to defend our safety and security abroad.” The service members Barrasso visited with are from Casper, Cheyenne, Thayne, Sheridan, Rock Springs, and Lander. Sen. Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with WY troops stationed in South Korea. Barrasso sat down for dinner with service members in the base’s Chow Hall and received a briefing from military officials on security challenges in the region. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:49:58Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bill-cuts-washington-red-tape-for-wyomings-ranchers/,Barrasso Bill Cuts Washington Red Tape for Wyoming’s Ranchers,2023-11-16,2023,2023-11,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to make it easier for ranchers to make range improvements on federal land. The Ranching Without Red Tape Act streamlines the permitting process and ensures a timelier response from federal agencies for America’s ranchers. Under current law, ranchers who hold a grazing permit on federal lands must renegotiate their permit to make range improvements not outlined in their original agreement. Range improvements can vary from structural changes to fixing a fence, all of which are critical to managing livestock and increasing production. Renegotiating permits is a lengthy and complicated process that delays production and work on ranches. By removing this restriction on ranchers, this legislation would allow our nation’s producers to continue conducting their operations in a timely manner while still protecting our lands from major, unapproved changes. “In Wyoming, ranching is a long-standing tradition and a way of life. Our ranchers are proud stewards of our land,” said Senator Barrasso. “Our hardworking ranchers shouldn’t have to waste time and resources trying to navigate burdensome and unnecessary Washington red tape. The Ranching Without Red Tape Act will make it easier for Wyoming’s producers to make much-needed range improvements so they can go back to focusing on keeping their operations running strong.” This legislation has received support from the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and the Wyoming Farm Bureau. “The Ranching Without Red Tape Act provides a desperately needed tool for ranchers to install and maintain simple resource improvements that contribute to the success of the ranch while fostering enhanced resource conditions on the public lands.” – Jim Magagna, Wyoming Stock Growers Association “The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation appreciates Senator Barrasso’s commitment to the agricultural industry in Wyoming. This legislation is a good first step toward providing common sense solutions for issues facing federal lands ranchers.” Co-sponsors of this legislation include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah). Background: The Ranching Without Red Tape Act would: • Allow permittees to carry out minor range improvements within a short timeline if their request is approved by USFS or BLM, and allow permittees to make improvements if the agencies do not respond within that timeframe. • Instruct USFS and BLM to respond to applicable larger improvement requests within an accelerated period. • Expedite the process of federal agencies making improvements by using all administrative tools and authorities available to them, including categorical exclusions. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:49:58Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-senate-designates-november-16-as-national-rural-health-day/,Senate Designates November 16 as National Rural Health Day,2023-11-16,2023,2023-11,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of the many dedicated rural health care providers and our nation’s patients that depend on their services, the U.S. Senate has declared November 16, 2023 National Rural Health Day. The bipartisan resolution was introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), co-chairs of the Senate Rural Health Caucus. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously and expresses a continued commitment to advancing policies that improve health care access and affordability for rural communities across the country. “As a doctor from a frontier state, I know firsthand how important it is for all patients to have access to high-quality care wherever they live,” said Senator Barrasso. “Rural health clinics and frontier hospitals throughout Wyoming have a long record of ensuring our rural communities receive primary care close to home. Our resolution honors the hard work of these providers and reinforces Congress’ bipartisan support of the work they do to serve patients in Wyoming and across rural America.” “Health care comes up with nearly every person I meet in rural communities across Greater Minnesota,” said Senator Smith. “Small towns and rural places are resilient, but they shouldn’t have to jump through a bunch of hoops just to get the care they need. Everyone deserves access to affordable, high-quality health care no matter where they live.” “Ninety-three percent of Tennessee is rural, making rural health care a critical aspect of our state’s economy. Through my bipartisan Rural Health Agenda, I have worked tirelessly to ensure access to quality and affordable health care in rural areas,” said Senator Blackburn. “Recognizing November 16th as National Rural Health Day will bring attention to the importance of rural health care while also acknowledging the challenges we still face in this critical sector.” “I hear repeatedly about the challenges rural communities face accessing health care,” said Senator Bennet. “As Co-Chair of the Rural Health Caucus, I’m working to address these barriers and make it easier for Americans in rural communities to access care. With this resolution, we are making a bipartisan commitment to ensure Coloradans who live and work in rural communities can get the health care they need.” This resolution is also co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), John Thune (R-S.D.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Jerry Moran (R-Kans.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Martin Henrich (D-N.M.). Full text of the resolution can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:49:58Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-frivolous-lawsuit-keep-trump-ballot-unconstitutional-idiocy-0,Hageman on frivolous lawsuit to keep Trump off the ballot: “Unconstitutional Idiocy”,2023-11-15,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC - Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY) today blasted a frivolous lawsuit filed by a retired lawyer from Laramie seeking to block former President Donald J. Trump and Sen. Cynthia Lummis (WY) from appearing on election ballots in 2024. The suit included Lummis for an unknown reason, since she is not up for reelection until 2026 and will not be appearing on the ballot next year. Hageman issued the following statement: “These boneheaded attempts to keep President Trump off the ballot have sadly made their way to my state of Wyoming. This development, however, does not make the attempts any more constitutional. The qualifications to run for president and senator are spelled out quite clearly in our founding document, and it doesn’t say anything about retired lawyers from Laramie having a say in the matter at all. The unconstitutional idiocy of this lawsuit is just one problem, being compounded by the fact that it also seeks to block a sitting senator from standing for re-election in a year that she won’t be appearing on the ballot anyway. This is truly top-notch legal work. “All joking aside, this is an attempt to use the court system to interfere with an upcoming election and deny voters the chance to support a candidate of their choosing. Nothing could be more tyrannical than that.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-and-lummis-join-senate-gops-demand-that-dod-rescind-abortion-travel-policy/,Barrasso and Lummis Join Senate GOP’s Demand that DOD Rescind Abortion Travel Policy,2023-11-15,2023,2023-11,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and 24 other Republican senators in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin denouncing the department’s policy of using taxpayer dollars to pay for travel expenses for servicemembers and dependents seeking abortions. In the letter, the senators highlight how the Department of Defense does not have the authority to issue this policy and demand it be rescinded immediately. “You have broken your promise to the American people not to politicize the military, and your actions have harmed and threaten to further harm institutional norms within our democracy…,” the senators wrote. “Congress never authorized the Department to expend funds to facilitate abortions and, until the Policy was issued, the military never facilitated abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or where the life of the mother would be endangered if the unborn child were carried to term. Now taxpayers—many of whom have deeply-held religious and moral objections to abortions—are on the hook to facilitate the very abortions they fundamentally oppose.” Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Secretary Austin: You have broken your promise to the American people not to politicize the military, and your actions have harmed and threaten to further harm institutional norms within our democracy. On June 28, 2022, four days after the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, you issued a memorandum to senior leaders in the Department of Defense (“Department”) stating that the Department is authorized to pay for government funded, official travel for active duty personnel to receive abortions outside of the state in which they are stationed. On October 20, 2022, you issued the memorandum Travel for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care Services, properly referred to as the Department’s abortion travel policy (“Policy”), which directed the Department to pay travel expenses not only for active duty personnel to receive abortions, but for their dependents to receive abortions as well. Importantly, on July 19, 2023, at a hearing on the Department’s abortion travel policy, the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness confirmed that this policy extends to late term abortions. All legislative power is vested in Congress, and the Executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing the law. While the Department may issue regulations, it can only do so under the laws authorized and enacted by Congress. But, Congress never authorized the Department to expend funds to facilitate abortions and, until the Policy was issued, the military never facilitated abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or where the life of the mother would be endangered if the unborn child were carried to term. Now taxpayers—many of whom have deeply-held religious and moral objections to abortions—are on the hook to facilitate the very abortions they fundamentally oppose. Indeed, a Marist poll in January 2023 found that 60% of Americans strongly oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to pay for an abortion, consistent with polls taken throughout recent years. Rather than respect the Supreme Court’s decision, you decided to engage the Department, and our men and women in uniform, in a policy debate properly reserved for the legislature. You did so by claiming that Dobbs had “readiness, recruiting, and retention implications for the Force.” By your own officials’ admissions, however, the Department has no data to support that claim, and few servicemembers or dependents have utilized the Policy. After multiple inquiries from Congress on this question, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness finally confirmed that “The Department does not have any data on women being deterred from joining the military for fear of being stationed at an installation or base in a state or nation that has restrictive abortion laws.” Finally, a recent letter from the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee revealed that only 12 women have taken advantage of the Policy since its inception, which undercuts your argument that Dobbs has significant recruiting and retention implications. Our men and women in uniform deserve Senate-confirmed leadership but the current situation began with your original sin of promulgating the Policy. Much has been made in the press about one Senator’s decision to try and stop your egregious wrongs, without acknowledging the Senate Majority Leader’s refusal to bring general and flag officer nominations to the floor until forced to by Republicans. Seeking to circumvent the Senate prerogative of the informal “hold” practice without addressing the underlying causes—the novel Policy and the subsequent refusal of the Majority to bring these nominees to the floor—will not ultimately reconcile this matter. It could create a toxic precedent with lasting negative effects on future military nominations. Your decision to issue the Policy politicized the military and placed the wants of a few over the needs of the entire nation. Do the right thing. Rescind the Policy now. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:49:58Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-discusses-telehealth-services-for-wyomings-seniors/,Barrasso Discusses Telehealth Services for Wyoming’s Seniors,2023-11-15,2023,2023-11,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) recently questioned medical professionals about telehealth services for Wyoming’s seniors on Medicare at a Senate Committee on Finance hearing. Specifically, Senator Barrasso spoke about the outsourcing of previously direct patient services to telehealth services and the impacts of this on patients in Wyoming. He also discussed the technology systems required to provide telehealth and the benefits of remote patient monitoring for chronic care. The Senate Committee on Finance’s Health Care subcommittee held the hearing titled, Ensuring Medicare Beneficiary Access: A Path to Telehealth Permanency, earlier this week. On Outsourced Telehealth Services in Wyoming: “I want to talk a little about telehealth in Wyoming. It’s an important access point for care. It really helps our Medicare beneficiaries receive specialty services. “In 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that 29 percent of Medicare telehealth services in Wyoming were provided by an out of state provider. “Which is of concern if you are in some where you actually need hands-on care. HHS stated the high rate of outsourcing was ‘likely reflecting shortage and availability of specialists…,’ which is exactly right. “I am concerned about relying too heavily on telehealth. It’s important, it helps us but I worry about these issues. “Given the challenges we face in Wyoming how are you dealing with it from the standpoint of workplace shortages?” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on outsourced telehealth. On Systems Required to Provide Telehealth: “Dr. Mehrotra, in your opening statement you talked about how five percent of physicians have closed their physical doors to become full-time telehealth providers. “I believe there is real value as well in having telehealth, but also the direct hands-on patient care component. “It’s interesting, having practiced orthopedic surgery for 24 years I feel like I can go back and do the surgery – I’m not sure I could do the computer work, the technical aspects. “The latest estimates are that doctors now spend 20 percent of their time inputting patient information into electronic medical records. Our office did medical records before it was a thing – we wanted to be on top of things. “In the Economist’s Annual Health Barometer, one of the greatest barriers they identified was that: ‘solutions are not always designed with the needs of clinicians and patients in mind.’ “I find this especially true of the increasingly complex and fragmented systems required to provide telehealth. “What existing telehealth services do you think serve more as barriers rather than solutions?” Follow-up: “If they are spending that much time wondering how to fill this out, it is time they are not in direct patient contact doing what they want to do. If they are still trying to get home to be with family, friends, or do other activities and not feel overwhelmed and burnt out – it’s a key part of it.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on systems required for telehealth services. On Treating Chronic Care Remotely: “Dr. Wallace, you and I are both invested in improving patient care and outcomes. “There’s 60 of us in the Senate who co-sponsored the bipartisan CONNECT for Health Act – Senator Schatz from Hawaii is the original sponsor. A number of us have co-sponsored. “It addresses patient care and outcomes and allows for remote patient monitoring for people with chronic conditions. “Remote patient monitoring is one of the most innovative and cost-effective solutions to chronic care management. “As someone who specializes in the treatment of chronic conditions, can you discuss how using remote patient monitoring for your Medicare patients would impact your ability to treat them? Follow-up: “If you have that kind of a decrease across the board of systolic pressure, you don’t know how many strokes you have prevented as well in the process, which is an added effect.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on treating chronic care. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:49:58Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-no-continuing-resolution-fails-rein-government-spending-or,Hageman Votes NO on Continuing Resolution that Fails to Rein in Government Spending or Secure the Border,2023-11-14,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted against H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act. The legislation, which passed with 209 Democrat votes in support, continues current government spending levels into January and February of 2024 and includes no concessions for border security. Representative Hageman stated, “While I appreciate the predicament that Speaker Johnson finds himself in, we cannot continue to do business as usual in Washington and expect different results for the American people. This short-term bill continues spending at current, grossly inflated, levels that were based on COVID-19 spending. It has no provisions to enact border security measures that would stop the flood of illegals entering our country, and it does nothing to rein in the regulatory state. The House of Representatives has already passed seven of twelve appropriations bills which fund 75% of our government. These bills are fiscally responsible, are designed to bring some fiscal sanity to Washington, DC, and rein in the woke nonsense that has permeated so many of our federal agencies. We should be insisting that the Senate take up these bills, pass them, or counter them. We should not be simply delaying the process to January and February. “We are $33 trillion in debt, and we have over 11,000 illegals crossing our border each day. The status quo is unsustainable.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-express-concern-over-cms-nursing-home-staffing-rule/,"Barrasso, Lummis Express Concern Over CMS Nursing Home Staffing Rule",2023-11-09,2023,2023-11,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regarding the agency’s proposed minimum staffing standards in nursing homes. Specifically, the senators disapprove of the administration’s one-size-fits-all approach that does not account for the needs of rural states, such as Wyoming. Should the proposed rule become a requirement, it will result in nationwide nursing home closures due to provider shortages, financially devastate facilities in Wyoming, and leave vulnerable individuals in rural communities without care. The letter urges CMS to rescind the proposal and work with Congress, states and key stakeholders on alternative solutions. “Across the country, Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities face dire workforce shortages. The United States is projected to have a 10 to 20 percent shortage of nurses in the coming years,” the senators wrote. “If the proposed rule is implemented, many LTC facilities will be forced to hire additional Registered Nurses (RNs). Additional RNs will cost facilities in Wyoming at least $500,000 in annual salaries or more should they be forced to hire travel nurses to supplement their permanent workforce.” “CMS estimated the proposed rule would cost $40.6 billion over ten years. It stated, ‘LTC facilities would be expected to bear the burden of these costs, unless payers increase rates.’ Many LTC facilities will be unable to take on these staggering new costs. We are concerned that facilities may decide it is no longer economically viable to accept government insurance, resulting in our nation’s most financially and physically vulnerable individuals being turned away from care,” the senators continued. “We are willing to work with your agency on proposals to improve LTC for patients and providers. The best way to accomplish this goal is by working with Congress, key stakeholders, and states to ensure federal mandates do not exacerbate the serious challenges already facing facilities across the county.” Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Administrator Brooks-LaSure: We write to express our serious concerns regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) unprecedented nursing home staffing mandate proposal. Throughout the pandemic, our nation, along with this administration, applauded the incredible work done by health care providers in long-term care (LTC) facilities. We must continue to support their efforts to provide seniors with high quality care. However, this administration’ proposed rule will result in nationwide closures and leave many individuals without care. It will be devastating to struggling facilities and communities in Wyoming. For these reasons, we urge you to rescind this proposed rule and instead commit to working with Congress and states on alternative solutions. In Wyoming, there are 36 LTC facilities that care for nearly 2,000 residents. As our state confronts challenges in meeting the needs of our aging population, we are determined to find solutions that are community driven and patient focused. We support initiatives that provide the flexibility needed for nursing homes, especially in rural and underserved areas. We are concerned the proposed rule is not tailored to meet the unique needs of our state. Subjecting rural states to a one-size-fits-all regulation is unwarranted. Across the country, LTC facilities face dire workforce shortages. The United States is projected to have a 10 to 20 percent shortage of nurses in the coming years. Wyoming’s LTC facilities have tried to mitigate the current shortage by actively recruiting from our state’s nursing schools and offering competitive financial benefits. However, there are not enough nursing graduates to meet the demand from our state and others facing similar shortages. If the proposed rule is implemented, many LTC facilities will be forced to hire additional Registered Nurses (RNs). Additional RNs will cost facilities in Wyoming at least $500,000 in annual salaries or more should they be forced to hire travel nurses to supplement their permanent workforce. As Wyoming’s LTC facilities struggle to meet current staffing requirements, several facilities have been unable to fill an RN position for over a year. These facilities have supplemented their workforce by hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Under the proposed rule, LPNs are excluded from the RN staffing ratio formula. If LPNs are not included in the staffing ratio formula, facilities will be forced to hire additional RNs to comply with the rule. CMS estimated the proposed rule would cost $40.6 billion over ten years. It stated, “LTC facilities would be expected to bear the burden of these costs, unless payers increase rates.” Many LTC facilities will be unable to take on these staggering new costs. We are concerned that facilities may decide it is no longer economically viable to accept government insurance, resulting in our nation’s most financially and physically vulnerable individuals being turned away from care. It is irresponsible for the administration to impose mandates resulting in nationwide closures and then expect hardworking taxpayers to foot the bill. With a national debt of over $33 trillion and the current state of the Medicare and Medicaid Trust Funds, the federal government should not be adding regulatory burdens that increase these kinds of costs. While this proposed rule offers a “hardship exemption,” the requirements to qualify are burdensome. Our facilities have struggled to meet the existing reporting requirements imposed since 2020. The proposed requirements to report “good faith efforts to hire and retain staff” are poorly defined and create unnecessary administrative burdens. Additionally, many facilities in Wyoming expressed concerns that they would need to hire additional administrative staff to fulfill these reporting requirements. We recognize and value the role CMS plays in preventing health and safety problems, protecting seniors, and providing solutions to mitigate harm. We are willing to work with your agency on proposals to improve LTC for patients and providers. The best way to accomplish this goal is by working with Congress, key stakeholders, and states to ensure federal mandates do not exacerbate the serious challenges already facing facilities across the county. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:49:58Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-hold-tlaib-accountable-support-known-terrorist-organization,Hageman Votes to Hold Tlaib Accountable for Support of Known Terrorist Organization,2023-11-07,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement after voting to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib: “Over the weekend, Rep. Rashida Tlaib shared a highly produced video supporting a known terrorist organization. This produced video calls for the elimination of the state of Israel and is in direct conflict with our American foreign policy positions in the region. Tlaib’s call for eradication of Israel has emboldened rioters and criminals in our own country. “Prior to this weekend’s escalation by Rashida Tlaib, it was important for the American people to hear her vile and antisemitic rants, see her for who she really is, and learn about her factual and historical ignorance on this issue. She has now escalated her rhetoric beyond what is acceptable for a member of Congress. “The floor debate tonight was more than enlightening; it not only confirmed her willingness to double down on her support for Hamas and the terrorists who carried out the atrocities on October 7th, but that she is willing to lie to deflect attention from her actions. “It is my hope that the voters of her district have also seen and heard enough and will remove her from office via the ballot box in 2024.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-joins-legislation-countering-threats-from-chinese-spy-bases-in-cuba/,Barrasso Joins Legislation Countering Threats From Chinese Spy Bases in Cuba,2023-11-07,2023,2023-11,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) joined U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Countering Espionage and Surveillance Entities in Cuba (CEASE) Act. This legislation would impose sanctions on any foreign person who has engaged in a significant transaction or provided support to or for Chinese military or intelligence facilities in Cuba. “The Chinese Communist Party has proven time and time again it is willing to lie, cheat, and steal to advance its economic and military strength. Now China is teaming up with a Cuban dictator to establish spy bases only miles away from our border,” said Senator Barrasso. “This legislation is a critical step in safeguarding our country from these serious security threats.” “The Chinese Communist Party’s deepening military and intelligence partnership with Cuba directly threatens U.S. national security,” said Senator Risch. “The fact that China has multiple intelligence facilities in Cuba less than 100 miles from our shores and in close range to a U.S. military base proves there is no ‘thaw’ in relations with either of these malign actors. The CEASE Act will provide the tools necessary to counter these urgent threats.” The CEASE Act: Authorizes financial and visa sanctions on foreign persons providing significant material support to or for Chinese military and intelligence facilities in Cuba. Requires a State Department report on diplomatic engagement between China and Cuba, on the military and intelligence activities of China in Cuba, and on any progress verifiably closing Chinese military and intelligence facilities in Cuba. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:49:58Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/win-west-hageman-votes-pass-interior-appropriations,A Win for the West - Hageman Votes to Pass Interior Appropriations,2023-11-03,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed an Interior Department appropriations bill - the 7th appropriations bill passed by the House. The bill represents a 35% reduction in spending from FY2023 levels, expands access to critical minerals, forces oil and gas lease sales, and cuts burdensome regulations. In addition, it fully funds the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program and prioritizes funding for Tribes and Wildland Fire Management. Finally, it incorporates two of Rep. Hageman’s key priorities, delisting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) population of Grizzly Bears from the endangered species list, and prohibiting finalization of the Bureau of Land Management’s Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan. Representative Hageman stated, “This is the most conservative, responsible, and pro-western values appropriations bill ever passed by the House of Representatives. Not only does it cut spending, but this bill actually reduces funding to below FY2018 levels. Despite this aggressive cut, core functions of the Department of the Interior are supported while programs such as “eco-grief” seminars, DEI and CRT courses, and the budget for the Wuhan Institute of Virology are defunded. “One of the greatest features of the bill is that it repeals Biden’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation and reins in regulatory overreach by the EPA. “Of specific importance to Wyoming, the appropriations bill includes an amendment I offered which prohibits the BLM from finalizing and implementing the Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan, a plan that was designed to severely restrict grazing, mining, energy production, recreation, and other activities on 3.6 million acres in southwestern Wyoming. “The BLM’s draft RMP is one of the largest land grabs we've ever seen. If approved, it would block the use of millions of acres of land for pipelines, power lines, roads, grazing, recreation, and economic development activities. The alternatives laid out in this plan would destroy Wyoming’s local economy. I am grateful that my colleagues in the House chose to support my amendment which would prevent any funds from going towards finalizing and implementing this monstrosity of a plan. “Another priority included in this bill is the delisting of the GYE population of Grizzly Bears from the endangered species list. “Earlier in this Congress I introduced a standalone bill to delist the grizzly, with Congressmen Ryan Zinke, Russ Fulcher, Pete Stauber, and Matt Rosendale as cosponsors. As Interior Secretary under President Donald Trump in 2017, Rep. Zinke moved to delist the grizzly, but this action was overturned by an activist court. With Rep. Zinke now on the House Appropriations committee, he was able to insert my standalone bill into the bill that we passed today. I’d like to thank him for his hard work to have such a critical Wyoming priority included. “The grizzly bear has been listed as threatened (but not endangered) since 1975, and its original recovery goal was 500 bears. Today, we have nearly 1100 bears in this ecosystem. The population of bears has become so large that they now pose a serious and deadly threat to people, wildlife, and livestock in Wyoming. Further, US Fish and Wildlife found that the grizzly population has exceeded recovery goals for over 20 years. “I urge the Senate to pass this fiscally responsible bill without delay.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-travels-to-southern-border-for-update-on-bidens-border-crisis/,Barrasso Travels to Southern Border for Update on Biden’s Border Crisis,2023-11-03,2023,2023-11,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) recently traveled to Texas with his Senate Republican colleagues to tour the Rio Grande Valley and receive a firsthand update on Biden’s Border Crisis. The senators met with Customs and Border Patrol agents for briefings, did a midnight patrol, joined Border Patrol on a horseback ride-along, and inspected the border wall. Senator Barrasso was joined by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah). “National security starts with border security and under President Joe Biden, our country is a lot less safe because our southern border is wide open,” said Senator Barrasso. Barrasso and his colleagues made it a priority to thank Border Patrol agents for the sacrifices they make each day to protect our country and secure our border. “The Border Patrol agents across our southern border are heroes. They put their own lives on the line every day for the benefit and safety of our country. They have a tough job, but the Biden administration is making it a lot tougher,” said Barrasso. “Border Patrol knows what they need to do to solve the problem: enforce the law, bring back the Remain in Mexico policy, and finish the wall. Joe Biden won’t let them do any of this.” “If you talk to Border Patrol, they will tell you terrorists and criminals are coming in record numbers from around the world,” said Barrasso. “There are thousands of got-aways each and every day. They are taking advantage of the significant increase in the flow of illegal immigrants over our border to infiltrate our cities.” Once again, Barrasso called on President Biden to visit the southern border in person and hear directly from Border Patrol agents. “President Biden needs to finally show up to the southern border to see firsthand the humanitarian, criminal and national security crisis he has created. He needs to hear directly from Border Patrol agents and give them every resource they need to secure our border,” said Barrasso. “The people of Wyoming and around the country want a safe and prosperous nation with a secure border. Senate Republicans are committed to protecting the homeland and will restore safety and security in our nation’s communities.” Click HERE to watch a YouTube video of Sen. Barrasso’s trip to the border. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:49:58Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-statement-tabling-resolution-censure-rep-tlaib,Hageman Statement on Tabling Resolution to Censure Rep. Tlaib,2023-11-02,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on the motion to table a resolution censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib. “As abhorrent and antisemitic as Rep. Tlaib’s comments were, she has a right to make them. I don’t agree with her on much of anything – and certainly not on anything this censure was addressing, but the First Amendment would not be necessary if it existed only to protect agreeable speech. “I am a First Amendment absolutist. I read the words “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech…” and I take them to heart. The answer to despicable speech is more and better reasoned speech, not the suppression of anyone’s voice. At this moment in time it is critically important that we expose the beliefs of people like Rep. Tlaib. Stopping her from speaking does not change hearts and minds, it only drives those insidious ideas underground where they are more difficult to battle against. “This censure was poorly written. It included a misquote of Rep. Tlaib’s comments and referred to her as inciting an “insurrection” on October 18th. I am very concerned that by including this language, we would actually be giving our opponents the weapons with which to continue to attack President Trump and the January 6th defendants. In short, the despicable display that happened in the Cannon House Office Building on October 18th wasn’t an insurrection, but by claiming that it was, the resolution to censure Rep. Tlaib would have created serious consequences on other fronts and implied that what happened on January 6th was also an insurrection. I was not alone in this conclusion, as 22 other Republicans, including conservatives such as Chip Roy and Thomas Massie, concurred.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-support-our-ally-israel,Hageman Votes to Support Our Ally Israel,2023-11-02,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted in favor of providing aid to Israel, who at this moment is in the fight for its very existence. The unprovoked terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7th killed over 1,400 people, including 33 Americans, and led to over 240 hostages being taken by the terror group. The heinous attack has forced Israel to defend itself and requires America to come to the aid of our most loyal ally in the region. The House of Representatives approved the $14.4 billion bipartisan aid package by a 226-196 vote. This legislation allocates aid funds only for Israel, despite President Biden attempting to use the war in Gaza and surrounding areas to demand additional funding for Ukraine and to further streamline the process to allow illegals faster entry into the United States. Rep. Hageman stated, “Israel values freedom, education, free speech, and democratic governance and is our strongest ally in the Middle East. Israel and her people are on the front lines in the fight against Islamic terrorism – a threat not only to their existence, but also to ours. Providing the resources needed – funding that is fully offset by rescinding Joe Biden’s army of new IRS agents – is vital to American interests and our ability to deal with any terrorist threats that arise from the Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, and Iranian merchants of death who seek to destroy our country and western civilization.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-hageman-amendment-prohibit-finalization-blm-rock-springs-draft,House Passes Hageman Amendment to Prohibit Finalization of BLM Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan,2023-11-02,2023,2023-11,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Rep. Harriet Hageman to their Interior Appropriations bill which prohibits the finalization and implementation of the draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) revision from the Bureau of Land Management that severely restricts grazing, mining, recreation, and other activities on 3.6 million acres in Wyoming. Congresswoman Hageman stated, “This is one of the largest land grabs we've ever seen. The Rock Springs RMP threatens Wyoming’s recreation, grazing and energy industries. If approved, the Rock Springs RMP would block the use of 2.5 million acres of land for pipelines, power lines, and roads and remove 1.8 million acres from grazing, recreation, and economic development activities. By preventing the implementation of this draft plan and any alternatives proposed, the BLM will be forced to develop a new draft RMP in consultation with state and local stakeholders. “Perhaps what’s most disheartening about this RMP is the fact that it’s ignored stakeholder input over the past 12 years. This administration has proven time and time again that it wants to decide what’s best for each and every community in every nook and cranny in the United States – they always think they know better than the people most impacted by their foolish decisions. “We’ve seen this kind of thing happen across state lines, including the Bears Ears designation in Utah and others in Colorado and Arizona. We need to put a stop to this, or our communities will continue to be taken advantage of by the powers that be. “The alternatives laid out in this plan will destroy Wyoming’s local economy. I am grateful that my colleagues chose to support my amendment which would prevent any funds from going towards finalizing and implementing this monstrosity of a plan.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T01:01:09Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-sponsored-bill-transfer-pilot-butte-power-plant-advances-house-floor,Hageman Sponsored Bill to Transfer Pilot Butte Power Plant Advances to House Floor,2023-10-26,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources (HNR) held a markup to advance several bills from committee to a floor vote by the full House of Representatives. Included in these bills was H.R. 3415, the Pilot Butte Power Plant Conveyance Act. The Act requires the Bureau of Reclamation to enter into good faith negotiations with the Midvale Irrigation District for the conveyance of the Pilot Butte Power Plant, located in Pavillion, Wyoming. Congresswoman Hageman stated, “This is a critical step towards improving responsible resource management, and transferring responsibility and authority to those who are best situated to operate this critical infrastructure. “Midvale Irrigation District is intimately familiar with the intricacies of water management and distribution in their area. Updating and repairing this hydropower plant will expand the state’s portfolio, allowing for a more holistic approach to resource management. This will help Wyoming to optimize water usage, balancing the needs of agriculture, industry, and the environment more effectively. “Transferring Pilot Butte Power Plant to Midvale Irrigation District is a move that will boost Wyoming economies and is a decision that reflects the values of decentralization, self-determination, and self-reliance.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/republican-led-house-5-democrat-led-senate-0,Republican Led House 5 - Democrat Led Senate 0,2023-10-26,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives, led by newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) passed H.R. 4394 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. This marks the 5th appropriations bill passed by the Republican led House. In contrast, the Democrat led Senate has yet to pass any appropriations bills. Included in H.R. 4394 were two amendments sponsored by Rep. Hageman. Congresswoman Hageman stated, “Less than 24 hours after swearing-in Speaker Johnson, House Republicans are picking right back up with passing appropriations bills. The Energy and Water Appropriations bill will rein in spending and put the brakes on so-called “climate change” policies that include an ever-increasing number of stifling regulations. I am proud to have two of my amendments included in this legislation. “My first amendment will prohibit funds for the Department of Energy's implementation of its proposed Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap – a plan that would kill good paying jobs in the fossil fuel industry and cause further inflation. The second will prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce tyrannical energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters – another method for the Biden administration to hold affordable and reliable home appliances hostage to the will of the federal government, all under the guise of reducing global emissions while enforcing an energy transition that will result in energy poverty for all Americans.” Details of H.R. 4394: Prioritizes energy security and economic competitiveness by: Supporting domestic uranium enrichment capabilities, including high-assay low- enriched uranium (HALEU) availability, which is essential to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign uranium sources to power current and future commercial nuclear reactors. Providing more than $200 million for the production of critical minerals. Prohibiting oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to be sold to any entity owned by or under the control or influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or to any other entity that intends to export to China. Investing in construction, operation, and maintenance of our nation’s ports and inland waterways to ensure goods can be moved safely to and from global markets. Reins in wasteful Washington spending by: Rescinding $5.58 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Eliminating funding for unrelated climate change activities in the Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation, including electric vehicle procurement and “climate cops” across the Corps. Terminating the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, returning to state control of waterways that historically have not fallen under federal jurisdiction. Prohibiting the use of funds to promote or advance Critical Race Theory (CRT). Prohibiting the implementation, administration, or enforcement of the Biden Administration’s executive orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-congratulates-speaker-mike-johnson,Hageman Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson,2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on Congressman Mike Johnson being elected Speaker of the House of Representatives: Rep. Hageman said, “I congratulate my friend and colleague Mike Johnson. a solid conservative, on his election as Speaker of the House. I know that he will lead the fight to close our borders, pass conservative appropriations bills to responsibly fund our government, hold the Biden crime family responsible for any and all misdeeds, and provide a conservative counterbalance to the Democrat led Senate. I have had the honor to work closely with Mike on the Judiciary Committee, the Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, and the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government. I have seen firsthand his ability to lead, his tenacious spirit working to hold the federal government accountable to the people, and his dogged pursuit to end the Biden Administration’s two-tiered system of justice.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-cosponsor-legislation-pushing-back-on-radical-electric-vehicle-mandate/,"Barrasso, Lummis Cosponsor Legislation Pushing Back on Radical Electric Vehicle Mandate",2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) joined their colleagues in introducing the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act to push back on the Biden administration’s radical Green New Deal agenda and executive overreach by preventing the implementation of a proposed rule that limits the people of Wyoming’s choices when purchasing a car. “Democrats are trying to force-feed Wyoming drivers expensive electrical vehicles – vehicles that we don’t need, want, and most families can’t afford,” said Barrasso. “Farmers and ranchers count on vehicles that are affordable and reliable. In Wyoming, with our cold winters and vast distances, electric cars are neither. The CARS Act will put Wyoming drivers – not Joe Biden – back into the driver’s seat when it comes to deciding what type of vehicle works best for them.” “From day one, this administration has been strangling the people of Wyoming with restrictive red tape and eroding their freedoms,” said Lummis. “The Biden administration’s latest executive overreach is a thinly-veiled attempt to force the people of Wyoming into driving expensive electric vehicles at a time when they’re already struggling to keep up with soaring inflation rates. Wyoming families—not the federal government—are the ones best suited to choose a vehicle that meets their needs, and I’m joining Senator Crapo to preserve consumer choice.” BACKGROUND: On April 12, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft rule called “Multi-Pollutant Emission Standards for Model Year 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” which sets stringent emissions standards for criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases for certain vehicles. This is the most egregious tailpipe emissions proposal ever crafted and is basically a de facto mandate for mass production of electric vehicles (EVs). If finalized, the EPA estimates more than two-thirds of all new vehicles could be electric by 2032. The average price for an EV costs an additional $17,000 more than its average gas-powered counterpart, according to data from Kelley Blue Book. This administration’s aggressive push for EVs not only willfully ignores the financial limitations and personal preferences of everyday Americans, but it costs American autoworkers their jobs and increases our dependence on foreign adversaries like China. The Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act: • Would prohibit the EPA from finalizing, implementing or enforcing its proposed emissions rule; • Would prohibit the use of authority under the Clean Air Act to issue regulations that mandate the use of any specific technology or that limit the availability of new motor vehicles based on that vehicle’s engine type. This includes any regulation prescribed on or after January 1, 2021; • Would require the EPA to update any regulations since January 1, 2021, that result in the limited availability of new vehicles based on that vehicle’s engine within two years; and • Would end the EPA’s radical agenda, which is driving up costs for people and handing the keys of America’s auto industry to China. Full text of the bill can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:43:12Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-vote-to-ban-federal-mask-mandates/,"Barrasso, Lummis Vote to Ban Federal Mask Mandates",2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., praised the U.S. Senate for passing Senator JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) amendment to the Senate minibus appropriations bill prohibiting the Department of Transportation from using any federal funds to enforce mask mandates. The amendment, which passed the Senate by a vote of 59-38, bans mask mandates on passenger airlines, commuter rail, rapid transit buses, and any other transportation program funding through Fiscal Year 2024. “Today, the Senate took an important step in protecting the freedoms and rights of all Americans,” said Senator Barrasso. “The federal government has no business mandating Americans wear masks on airlines or public transit. Thanks to Senator Vance’s leadership, this amendment ensures people in Wyoming and across the country won’t be forced to follow impractical Washington mandates. Senate Republicans will continue fighting to end unreasonable, one-size-fits-all rules from the federal government.” “We cannot expect the people of Wyoming to forgo their personal freedoms for misguided and ineffective mask mandates,” said Senator Lummis. “The passage of this commonsense amendment is a big win for states’ rights and I am glad we are one step closer to shielding the people of Wyoming from D.C. bureaucrats’ unfounded and heavy-handed federal mandates.” Background: Barrasso and Lummis are original co-sponsors of Senator Vance’s Freedom to Breathe Act. This legislation would prevent the government from imposing new federal mask mandates for domestic air travel, public transit systems, and in schools. The senators also joined Senator Vance and Senate Republicans this fall in a press conference supporting the Freedom to Breath Act. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:43:12Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-thune-introduce-bill-to-reform-indian-health-service-2/,"Barrasso, Thune Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service",2023-10-25,2023,2023-10,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) reintroduced legislation to address persistent failures and increase accountability at the Indian Health Service (IHS). Consistent shortcomings, unmet staffing needs, lack of oversight and longstanding deficiencies at the IHS have resulted in significant gaps in tribal citizens accessing high-quality care. The Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2023 (S. 3130) addresses the many issues recipients of IHS care face by improving patient access to safe and reliable health services. “The failures across the Indian Health Service (IHS) are appalling, heartbreaking and unacceptable,” said Senator Barrasso. “Our legislation brings much-needed accountability and transparency to the IHS. Tribal leaders, citizens and health care providers deserve a voice in how to improve and increase their access to high-quality care. The steps laid out in our bill will help ensure Native American patients in Wyoming and across the country receive the health care they need and deserve.” “Native American patients, families, and communities in South Dakota must have access to reliable, quality health care,” said Senator Thune. “This bill would make critical improvements to the delivery of care at IHS facilities in South Dakota and around the country. We must hold IHS accountable to Congress and, more importantly, the patients they serve.” Co-sponsors of this legislation include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). Background: The Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2023 will improve transparency, oversight and accountability by: • Imposing a robust Tribal culture and history competency requirement for employees. • Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue best practices for Area offices and governing boards. • Establishing a compliance assistance program for underperforming facilities. • Assisting facilities in adopting more suitable quality and performance metrics. • Requiring IHS to develop standards to measure the timeliness of care. • Directing CMS to conduct and make public surveys of hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. • Improving information-sharing between IHS and state medical boards regarding a provider’s history of violations and any ongoing investigations. • Creating an Office of Patient Advocacy to assist patients in resolving facility complaints and granting patients the right to a medical chaperone. • Strengthening whistleblower protections. • Requiring a GAO report on patient harm events and denials of care. • Requiring HHS to provide annual reports on spending across IHS facilities. This legislation also addresses staff recruitment and retention shortfalls by: • Requiring IHS to establish a competitive pay system for IHS health care personnel based on VA health care professional pay scales. • Expanding eligibility for the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:43:12Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-reintroduces-legislation-to-improve-water-quality-certifications/,Barrasso Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Water Quality Certifications,2023-10-23,2023,2023-10,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) recently introduced the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2023. The legislation is cosponsored by Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Steve Daines (R-MT), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE). The bill amends section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The legislation makes several key clarifications to existing law about the appropriate scope of review for a water quality certification. It would also place procedural guardrails and requirements on states as they process requests for certification to prevent future abuses. “Environmental extremists are hijacking the water quality certification process to delay critical energy projects across the country,” said Sen. Barrasso. “In Washington state, they’re abusing this system to block Wyoming coal exports. East coast states are using this same playbook to block important natural gas pipeline projects. Make no mistake, this is about politics, not water quality. It only weakens our economy and makes America even more dependent on foreign energy. The Water Quality Certification Improvement Act will ensure the water quality certification process is used only to protect America’s water, not advance extreme political agendas.” “The Section 401 certification process has been plagued with uncertainty and unnecessary delays that has created a system environmental extremists have weaponized to block projects they’re opposed to for purely political reasons,” said Sen. Lummis. “Instead of picking winners and losers in the energy industry off of politics, the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act ensures the certification process is about water quality only. I’m pleased to partner with Senator Barrasso and my colleagues to clarify this regulatory nightmare.” “Section 401 of the Clean Water Act has been repetitively used by activist states like New York and Washington to block energy infrastructure under the guise of water quality,” said by Sen. Cramer. “By expanding Section 401 beyond direct water quality effects, they have obstructed interstate commerce for energy producing states like North Dakota. The Water Quality Certification Improvement Act places common sense procedural guardrails and requirements on states to prevent abuse without removing any water quality protections.” The Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2023 would: • Clarify that the scope of a section 401 review is limited to water quality impacts only; • Clarify that states, when evaluating water quality, can only consider discharges that would result from the federally permitted or licensed activity itself – not from other sources; • Require states to publish clear requirements for water quality certification requests; • Require states to make final decisions on whether to grant or deny a request in writing based only on water quality reasons; and • Require states to inform a project applicant within 90 days whether the states have all of the materials needed to process a certification request. Read the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2023 here. Background Information: On August 16, 2018, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a “Hearing to Examine Implementation of Clean Water Act Section 401 and S. 3303, the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018.” On October 4, 2018, Barrasso, Daines, Inhofe, Capito, and Enzi sent a letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency then-Acting Administrator, regarding the implementation of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. In the letter, the senators asked Wheeler to provide implementation direction to federal agencies regarding Section 401, in light of recent abuses by certain states. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:43:12Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/anti-woke-caucus-members-call-deport-hamas-sympathizers,Anti-Woke Caucus Members Call to Deport Hamas Sympathizers,2023-10-20,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Members of the House Anti-Woke Caucus Reps. Jim Banks (IN-03) and Jeff Duncan (SC-03) sent a letter calling on the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security to deport student and foreign exchange visa-holders who have supported Hamas, a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Read their letter HERE. Said Rep. Banks: “We’ve already had a record number of illegal immigrants from terrorist-harboring nations. We need to shut down our border and then deport all non-citizen Hamas sympathizers. The Biden administration has the legal authority and an obligation to do both—anything less betrays America’s national security.” Said Rep. Duncan: “America welcomes individuals around the world to follow the legal process to come to America for tourism, work, or academic excellence. However, we specifically prohibit visas to anyone who supports terrorist regimes in Section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). “If you support Hamas’ gruesome murder of innocent babies and killing people while they sleep, then you do not get to remain in America and enjoy freedoms that are antithetical to the terrorist extremists you support. Americans refuse to allow antisemitic terrorist sympathizers to create home-grown terrorist cells on our soil. Americans should never support terrorists over innocent people fighting for freedom from oppression.” “Hamas has killed Americans and is holding our fellow citizens hostage while visa holders celebrate in our streets. I refuse to sit idly by while terrorist supporters dance on the graves of Americans.” Said Executive Vice President of Heritage Action Ryan Walker: ""Videos of the demonstrations, social media posts from the organizers, and common sense all suggest that at least some of the individuals at campus demonstrations that embraced Hamas’s murderous spree of Israel civilians on Oct. 7, hold F-1 Visa (student) or J-1 Visa (exchange visitor) status. By doing so, they have violated the condition under the Immigration and Nationality Act that people “endorse or espouse terrorist activity” be denied visas. We commend Reps. Banks and Duncan for asking the Departments of State and of Homeland Security to revoke the visas of those who are found to be violators."" Co-signers:Reps. August Pfluger, Harriet Hageman, Scott DesJarlais, Michael Waltz, Josh Brecheen, Ralph Norman, Randy Weber, Bill Johnson, Bill Posey, Mike Carey, George Santos, Lauren Boebert, Clay Higgins, Gus Bilirakis, Claudia Tenney, Brian Babin, and Trent Kelly. Background:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-jack-lew-is-the-wrong-person-for-u-s-ambassador-to-israel/,Barrasso: Jack Lew is the Wrong Person for U.S. Ambassador to Israel,2023-10-18,2023,2023-10,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned Jack Lew, President Biden’s nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Senator Barrasso discussed Mr. Lew’s previous work as Secretary of Treasury during the Obama Administration and the role he played in negotiating the flawed Iran nuclear deal. He also questioned Mr. Lew on the 31 Americans killed by Hamas in Israel and President Biden’s refusal to sanction Iran’s energy resources. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held Mr. Lew’s nomination hearing today. Excerpts from Senator Barrasso’s remarks: “Israel is one of our nation’s strongest allies. Since October 7, the world has seen the terror and violence inflicted by Hamas. “All of us strongly condemn Hamas’ invasion of Israel, which involved killing and wounding thousands of Israeli civilians. “Americans were also among those injured and killed and taken hostage by Hamas. As Israel fights these terrorist attacks, the United States remains unwavering in our commitment to Israel’s security. “With the incredible challenges facing Israel, it is vital we have the right person serving as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. It is especially true in light of President Biden’s repeated failed policies in the region. “Today’s nominee seems to be the wrong person for this important job. “As Secretary of Treasury in the Obama Administration, he helped negotiate the disastrous Iran nuclear deal. In fact, he went around bragging about the flawed deal to the American people. “As Secretary of Treasury, he unlocked a lot of Iranian assets and let them have their money. He was the ATM to the Iranian Ayatollah. “No one will forget the pallets of cash going to Iran, the largest state sponsor of terrorism. We know how they used the money. “As Secretary of Treasury, he helped orchestrate $1.7 billion in cash to be flown in an unmarked cargo plane to Iran. “He also oversaw the $400 million ransom payment to Iran in exchange for American hostages. The massive influx of cash was ultimately a direct deposit into Iran’s terrorism accounts. “Additionally, in 2016, he defended the Obama Administration’s unwillingness to veto UN Security Council Resolution that was seen as an anti-Israel resolution. “Congress, in a bipartisan way, disagreed with that position of the administration. In fact, we overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan resolution objecting to it and demanding it be repealed. “These decisions and actions have serious consequences. I believe they have emboldened terrorist organizations around the globe. “The American people and the Israeli people both deserve something different.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s opening remarks. On Killed and Missing American Citizens in Israel: “Mr. Lew, Hamas soldiers have reportedly been found with documents detailing their plans to target schools, target civilians during their raid. “Another document directed Hamas units to ‘kill as many as possible as well as ‘capture hostages.’ “Over 4,000 people are dead. 31 Americans are among those killed, others taken hostage. “We’ve had the debate about how to best get them home. “In terms of the American citizens, who is responsible for the 31 Americans who have died in this conflict?” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on American citizens in Israel. On Iranian Energy Resources: “The failure of this administration to enforce the Iranian oil sanctions helped finance Hamas and other Iranian proxies. “This administration has allowed a lot of money to get there. “Iran is the home of the world’s third largest reserves of crude oil. “It uses the revenue from its oil exports to support its repression and terrorist activities. “The more money they have, the more activities we’re going to see, in spite of all efforts to block it along the way. “I have repeatedly raised concerns about the impact of this administration refusing to enforce existing sanctions on the energy sector. “In an attempt to convince Iran to rejoin this terrible Iranian nuclear deal, it seems that the president did relax sanctions enforcement on Iran to the point that Iran generated about $80 billion in oil revenue under this administration. “Oman and Iran have signed a variety of deals in the oil and gas sector. “China’s state-owned refineries and private companies are buying up to 1.2 million barrels of Iranian oil every day. We’re allowing that to happen. “The Iranian regime is getting hundreds of billions of dollars to fund Hamas, Hezbollah and other terrorist proxies. “Why has this administration failed to fully enforce sanctions on entities involved in these illicit transactions with Iran, given the fact that every dollar they make, they’re going to use in a bad way?” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso remarks on Iranian energy resources. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:43:12Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-lee-romney-urge-blm-to-withdraw-outrageous-land-grab-proposal-in-wyoming/,"Barrasso, Lummis, Lee, Romney Urge BLM to Withdraw Outrageous Land Grab Proposal in Wyoming",2023-10-18,2023,2023-10,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., were joined by U.S. Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, both R-Utah, in a letter urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to immediately withdraw its misguided Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP). On August 17, 2023, BLM announced that over 1.8 million acres of land in Wyoming, managed by the Rock Springs Field Office, would be given special designation as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs). The proposal ignores more than a decade’s worth of local input and would reduce the land to single-use. If enforced, it will inevitably end grazing, critical transmission line improvements, and gas production that powers the region. “The 1.8 million-acre designation of Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) included in this RMP will have a negative impact on those who live, work, and recreate here. It will also present economic and environmental impacts for the greater American West region,” the senators wrote. “We urge the BLM to fully consider the impact that this proposed designation will have on Wyoming and Utah communities. Over a decade’s worth of Wyoming input should not be scrapped for a broad Washington mandate” Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Director Stone-Manning, We write to express our strong concerns with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP). On August 17, 2023, the BLM announced their Draft Resource Management Plan Revision (RMP) and accompanying Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 3.6 million acres of surface land managed by the Rock Springs Field Office. Given the outsized impact this policy change will have on communities across the nation and the lack of local support, it is imperative that the BLM withdraw this RMP draft entirely. Over the past 12 years, Wyoming has diligently worked to ensure a proposed RMP would be efficient, practical, and successful for the land and surrounding communities. Various public meetings, stakeholder engagements, and technological and scientific advancements have taken place to ensure that an RMP best serves the 3.6 million acres of BLM land. This draft RMP unfortunately falls short of including over a decade’s worth of time, knowledge, and input. The 1.8 million-acre designation of Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) included in this RMP will have a negative impact on those who live, work, and recreate here. It will also present economic and environmental impacts for the greater American West region. This ACEC designation, if enforced, will inevitably end grazing, critical transmission line improvements, and gas production that powers the region. Under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), which governs the BLM’s policies regarding land usage, these 1.8 million acres will be reduced to a single use. Multiple use, which this area has historically been utilized for, could be ended in the quick publishing of a federal rule if public comments are not thoroughly considered. Further, this designation creates more ambiguity around the BLM’s use of ACECs. The BLM national office has no accurate database of ACECs. There is no standard format for reporting information about ACECs within the agency or to the public. The BLM in recent years has used ACECs to restrict recreational demands, obliterate grazing rights, and hinder economic development in lower-income communities. The absence of a standardized format of ACEC data, while the BLM pushes for more land to be designated as ACECs, is already leading to a growing delta of distrust of what this draft RMP could mean for future BLM land decisions. This designation must incorporate rigorous input to ensure a collaborative plan is created. We urge the BLM to fully consider the impact that this proposed designation will have on Wyoming and Utah communities. Over a decade’s worth of Wyoming input should not be scrapped for a broad Washington mandate. We request that this draft as written, including the impractical choice of Alternative B as the agency’s preferred alternative, be completely withdrawn. We urge you to consider drafting a new proposal that takes into consideration stakeholders and local partners in Wyoming and Utah. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:43:12Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-endorses-jim-jordan-speaker,Hageman Endorses Jim Jordan for Speaker,2023-10-05,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY) today endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan (OH) for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Hageman issued the following statement: “Jim Jordan is the definition of a solid conservative and a truly effective leader, and I am proud to publicly express my strong support for him to become the next Speaker of the House. He is a friend and true ally of our America First agenda. Jim was one of the first members of Congress to provide counsel and guidance to our campaign to take back Wyoming’s lone congressional seat. He didn’t blink, he didn’t flinch, he was in from the get-go. “As chairman of the Judiciary Committee, he has been a warrior, staying focused on stopping the leftist weaponization of the federal government opponents and rooting out Biden family corruption. He is our most critical leader on defending our borders and I was honored he allowed me to play a small part in helping craft H.R. 2, the most conservative border security bill this body has ever passed. Jim will fight against the Biden White House and Democrat controlled Senate, so that we don’t send another dollar, that should be protecting our border, to Ukraine to enrich their oligarchs. “We desperately need a conservative leader who will fight against the growth of government, against increased government spending, and against the Swamp that controls Washington. Jim has been doing that his entire career, he will fight for our Constitutional rights, for a limited federal government, and for our America First principles. When we vote for the next Speaker, I will be supporting Jim Jordan, and I urge all my colleagues and the American people to do the same.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-statement-ouster-speaker-kevin-mccarthy,Rep. Hageman Statement on Ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy,2023-10-03,2023,2023-10,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congresswoman Harriet Hageman today voted to table a motion to vacate the Speaker’s chair, and she also voted against the motion to vacate. She then issued the following statement: There are far too many pressing concerns facing this nation for Congress to be pulled into such a self-serving stunt as one member is selfishly trying to torpedo the business of the House. Federal spending is out of control, we have just begun an impeachment inquiry to get to the bottom of the Biden family influence peddling scheme, our southern border is in chaos as cartels smuggle across enough fentanyl to kill every American, and our economy is in tatters while we see families unable to afford medication, electricity, and groceries.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:49:26Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-passage-continuing-resolution,Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution,2023-09-30,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC - This afternoon, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on her NO vote for H.R. 5860: “Today I voted against passage of a 45 day “Continuing Resolution” to fund the government at current spending levels. Even if only for 45 days, this is far more spending than I can support. Yesterday, the House had the opportunity to pass a shorter-term bill that would have secured our borders while reducing government spending. That was the bill the House should have passed and that was the bill I supported. We are $33 trillion in debt, and we have over 11,000 illegals crossing our border each day. I look forward to continuing the appropriations process to rein in this bloated government.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-vote-to-keep-government-open/,"Barrasso, Lummis Vote to Keep Government Open",2023-09-30,2023,2023-09,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., issued the following statements after voting for the short-term funding bill to keep the government open. “Keeping the government open is the right thing to do for Wyoming,” said Barrasso. “This legislation bridges the gap to pay our troops and keeps our National Parks open. One issue that many people in Wyoming are concerned about is pay cuts for our wildland firefighters. This bill stops this pay cut so firefighters can focus on protecting forests and communities across Wyoming. It also ensures a government that is open and working for the American people. Getting this bill passed puts the focus back on President Biden’s failures at the border and with runaway inflation.” “I voted to avert the government shutdown to ensure our service men and women continue getting a paycheck, our national parks, which keep Wyoming’s economy strong, remain open and federal services that people in Wyoming rely on remain open as Congress continues work on appropriations bills,” said Lummis. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have been a fierce budget hawk, consistently opposing bloated spending bills and working to reform entitlements to set us on a sustainable fiscal path. During the next 45 days I will do everything in my power to push Congress to use this opportunity to get our fiscal house in order, cut spending to stop the out-of-control inflation harming the people of Wyoming and secure our southern border.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:35:26Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-statement-impending-government-shutdown,Congresswoman Hageman Statement on Impending Government Shutdown,2023-09-29,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on the impending government shutdown: “In the 118th Congress, the House has passed four of twelve appropriations bills to fund the government for FY2024. These bills cut government spending significantly, end woke policies in these federal agencies, fund our military and border security operations, and bring us closer to responsibly lowering our obscene national debt. In contrast, the Democrat-led Senate attempted to pass three appropriations bills but quickly failed and has not passed any other government funding since. I am disappointed that Congress has not moved quicker and that we have not passed all twelve bills, but good government can be a messy process. “To provide us with time to pass all remaining appropriations bills, I voted in favor of the Spending Reduction and Border Security Enhancement Act, to keep the government open through October 31st, 2023. The bill will reduce spending to FY2022 levels while holding defense, veterans, and homeland security funding at current levels and taking a 30% cut to other discretionary programs for 30 days. The Spending Reduction and Border Security Enhancement Act will permanently secure the border by including the majority of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, and create a bi-cameral fiscal commission to identify policies to improve America’s fiscal state. “Finally, it will be up to the Biden Administration to decide whether they want this government shutdown to have minimal impact on all our lives, or if they want to inflict maximum pain while we work to pass all appropriations bills for FY2024. For example, our National Parks can and should remain open in a limited capacity with fee revenue. Senator Barrasso has made this clear in a letter to the Department of the Interior last week, and I stand with him. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-protecting-hunting-heritage-and-education,Hageman Votes to Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education,2023-09-27,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted to pass the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, a bipartisan bill that would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to ensure that the prohibition of use of federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to the use of such weapons in extracurricular programs such as archery, hunting, other shooting sports, or culinary arts. This legislation was in response to the Biden administration blocking funding for these programs. Rep. Hageman stated, “Our elementary and secondary schools teach millions of children across America how to responsibly handle firearms, safely hunt, and have respect for our lands. These programs have been successful for decades – yet the Biden administration, in their eagerness to eliminate every aspect of our 2nd Amendment Constitutional rights, chose to strip funding for these programs from our schools. Fortunately, in a bipartisan vote of 424-1, the House of Representatives sent a clear message to Joe Biden that our Constitutional rights matter, and providing proper education on hunting, archery, and shooting sports benefits all of us.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-statement-250000-chinese-wire-transfer-listed-joe-bidens-home-address,"Hageman statement: $250,000 Chinese wire transfer listed Joe Biden’s home address",2023-09-26,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC - Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the bombshell revelation that Chinese wire transfers, exceeding $250,000 in total, listed President Joe Biden’s home address in Delaware as the location of the beneficiary of the funds. Hageman’s statement is as follows: “How many times have we heard from the Democrats and their media allies that ‘there’s nothing to see here, no evidence at all’? Well, now we know that Joe Biden’s home address was listed on wire transfers from China, even after he flatly denied that his son Hunter ever made money from doing business in that communist country. That was yet another lie in this sorry tale of basic, simple, and obvious corruption.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bill-keeps-sheep-and-goat-import-ban/,Barrasso Bill Keeps Sheep and Goat Import Ban,2023-09-26,2023,2023-09,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to stop the Biden administration from lifting a ban on imports of sheep and goat products until accurate studies show the possibility of contamination or transmission of diseases have been completely eliminated. In 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented a final rule to remove BSE-related import restrictions on sheep and goats and their products. The Stop and Study Sheep and Goat Import Ban will stop this rule from taking effect and require updated, thorough research before exposing the sheep and goat industry, and ultimately U.S. consumers, to possible contaminations. “In Wyoming, the sheep and goat industries have been a part of our ranching way of life since statehood. We know we can rely on American producers to provide families with safe, reliable, and healthy meat products,” said Senator Barrasso. “Imported sheep and goats are at a higher risk of being contaminated or diseased. It’s critical that we keep the ban on imported sheep and goats in place until we can prove they are free of any possible diseases or contaminations.” Cosponsors of this legislation include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). This bill has received support from Wyoming Wool Growers and the American Sheep Industry Association. “This bill sheds light on one of the most critical challenges facing the American sheep industry, the large volume of imported sheep and goats (and products derived from sheep/goats). The sheep industry has faced price volatility and unpredictability for decades and a steady decline of sheep inventory across the country for decades. There are many causal factors and a stop and study on importation of these animals and derived products will hopefully lead to conversations on best solutions for all parties involved in the American sheep industry and our markets.” – Alison Crane, Executive Director of Wyoming Wool Growers “The American Sheep Industry Association greatly appreciates the leadership of Senator Barrasso on this important legislation. It has been over 20 years since USDA has looked at the impacts of increased imported lamb on our domestic market. ASI has continued to ask successive administrations to prioritize export opportunities for U. S. producers, before allowing additional imports. The necessary legislation introduced by Senator Barrasso in the Senate will provide the domestic sheep and lamb industry the information we need to assess the potential impacts of importing and exporting lamb products and inform the conversation going forward.” – Brad Boner, President of American Sheep Industry Association Background: The Stop Sheep and Goat Import Ban will: Direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the potential costs and benefits of the delayed rule. Require the Secretary’s study to research: the estimated amount of sheep and goat meat imported into the United States as a result of the implementation of the rule. the estimated increase in the number of live sheep and goats imported into the United States as a result of the rule. the estimated demand for sheep and goat meat in the United States during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the bill. the impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on the economic data and market conditions for imports of sheep and goat meat and live sheep and goats. any negative impacts that could result from the implementation of the rule. Require the Secretary to submit the study to respective committees in the House and Senate no later than one year after this bill is signed. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:35:26Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-sinema-introduce-bill-to-increase-access-to-broadband-on-federal-land/,"Barrasso, Sinema Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Broadband on Federal Land",2023-09-20,2023,2023-09,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) introduced legislation to increase access to high-speed internet on federal land. Permitting for broadband projects and telecommunications infrastructure on federal land can take up to 48 months, causing significant impacts on rural communities. These delays jeopardize broadband projects, increase costs, and limit access to high-speed internet and vital telehealth services. The CLOSE THE GAP Act will modernize and streamline the permitting process to help expand access to high-speed internet and close the digital divide in rural communities. “Access to fast and reliable internet is critical to keeping rural communities, small businesses and emergency services running smoothly. In Wyoming, half of the land is owned by the federal government. There is a significant gap in internet service and in some cases no service at all,” said Senator Barrasso. “It shouldn’t take years for internet service providers to get approval to install or make simple repairs on federal land. Streamlining the permitting process is a vital step in closing the digital divide in rural communities in Wyoming and across the West.” “Streamlining the permitting process for broadband infrastructure allows Arizona to deploy high-speed internet services using historic funding I secured in my bipartisan infrastructure law more efficiently and effectively – connecting loved ones, making education and telehealth more accessible, and fueling economic opportunities for small businesses,” said Senator Sinema. This legislation has received support from Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr, NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, USTelecom, CTIA, Competitive Carriers Association, WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband, The Permitting Institute, T-Mobile, DISH Network, and The Fiber Broadband Association. “I want to applaud Senator Barrasso and Senator Sinema for their strong leadership and smart set of permitting reforms that would accelerate high-speed Internet builds across rural and remote parts of the country. For too long, a cumbersome and outdated permitting process has delayed and deterred broadband builds on Federal lands—areas where installing Internet infrastructure is vital to reaching those communities that remain on the wrong side of the digital divide. I have had the chance to visit with broadband builders in Wyoming and hear directly from them about the broadband infrastructure projects that are laying fallow due to a slow and opaque process for building on federal lands. This legislation would end these delays by streamlining and modernizing this permitting process. I hope this legislation becomes law soon considering the billions of dollars that are now available to deploy broadband to unserved areas—funds that would otherwise get caught up in red tape.” – Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr Background: In order to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure, The CLOSE THE GAP Act: • Requires federal land management agencies to issue new regulations that would streamline the process for broadband applications on federal land. • Promotes online application tracking for broadband infrastructure projects through the existing Permitting Dashboard established under the FAST Act. • Improves public safety on federal land by directing the establishment of categorical exclusions for improvements to existing infrastructure that would improve public safety capacity. • Provides exemptions from NEPA for broadband infrastructure that resides on land that has previously received an approved permit to install broadband infrastructure. • Provides exemptions from NEPA and NHPA requirements for projects that involve collocation of new radios on existing towers, and removal or replacement of radios on existing towers. • Establishes online portals for submission of Standard Form-299 applications. • Establishes a special account at Treasury for each land management agency to deposit cost recovery fees for their own use related specifically to broadband deployment. • Establishes a working group between each federal land management agency to periodically meet to coordinate and expedite the review of applications. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:35:26Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/speaker-mccarthy-announces-ndaa-conferees-0,Speaker McCarthy Announces NDAA Conferees,2023-09-19,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) announced the following members will serve as conferees on the House-Senate Conference Committee to resolve bicameral differences in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). On behalf of this recognition, Speaker McCarthy said: “The men and women who serve in uniform make sacrifices for our nation every day, and they deserve advocates in Congress who understand the importance of supporting our military. I’m proud to have such qualified leaders representing the House on the NDAA Conference Committee. This important committee is charged with ensuring our Department of Defense is focused on keeping America safe, cutting wasteful spending, combatting woke policies, and defending against our adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party.” The following Members were named to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee as core conferees: Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Rep. Robert Wittman (VA-01) Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08) Rep. and Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01) Chairman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-01) Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) Rep. Michael Waltz (FL-06) Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-09) Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) Rep. Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) The following Members were named to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee as outside conferees:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-and-sen-sullivan-introduce-bicameral-bill-fight-energy-poverty,Rep. Hageman and Sen. Sullivan Introduce Bicameral Bill to Fight Energy Poverty,2023-09-15,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman and Senator Dan Sullivan introduced the Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act to stop the federal government from inflicting energy poverty on the American people. The bill requires reviews of existing energy laws and regulations to determine if they are adversely impacting energy prices, and establishes metrics to ensure future laws and regulations do not inflict energy poverty on at risk communities. This legislation responds directly to President Biden’s targeting of resource producing states like Wyoming at the expense of all Americans who benefit from reliable and affordable energy. Rep. Hageman stated, “Supply versus demand is the most basic economic concept. Yet, Congressional majorities and presidential administrations led by climate crazed politicians, rather than statesmen, , have artificially destroyed supply while demand for energy resources continues to grow. Whether it was President Biden or Obama, Speaker Pelosi or Leader Schumer, these so-called leaders have waged war against American coal and oil and gas, all the while knowing they cannot replace the very energy resources they are undermining. These same officials roll out strategies promoting “environmental justice” and “economic equity” (while never defining either). Yet, it is ultimately our fellow Americans who struggle to make ends meet when the price at the pump goes up, energy bills reach record highs, and the grocery bill doubles. My bill would expose this culture of false promises by requiring the government to disclose how it currently and in the future will inflict disparate economic pain on at-risk communities across this country. America’s natural beauty comes from our clean, abundant resources which has provided a quality of life and level of prosperity humanity has never previously seen. Today, Americans suffer from government-imposed wretchedness, and we must chart a new course. The Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act will empower the People and their elected representatives to identify those bad actors intentionally turning off the lights, while holding these officials and their policies accountable. Reform is needed, and this legislation will identify the perpetrators of this government created crisis.” “The people most negatively impacted by the Biden administration’s war on American energy have been those in our rural, elderly, and lower-income communities,” Senator Sullivan said. “Under the guise of ‘environmental justice,’ the Biden administration’s hypocritical and short-sighted policies have increased costs on hard-working Americans and disproportionately harmed the very people, particularly Alaska Native communities, this administration so often claims to champion. Just last week, the Department of the Interior announced it was locking up millions of acres of land set aside for resource development, ignoring the objections of the Alaska Native people who live in the area and threatening their economic future. “Today, I’ve introduced the “Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act,” which requires federal agencies to be transparent about how their regulations drive up energy costs for at-risk communities. Alaskans are faced with some of the highest energy costs in the nation. This legislation will put a spotlight on how this administration's reckless energy agenda harms our communities and will give them a voice to fight back.” Supporting Organizations Statements on the Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act: • “At-risk communities take on added economic burdens with the ever-fluctuating rules and regulations aimed at the energy industry which results in increased vulnerability and economic setbacks. USOGA urges Congress to increase transparency by mandating analyses by the Office of Management and Budget, the Government Accountability Office, and the Congressional Budget Office on the effects of new energy policies.” – Tim Stewart, President, U.S. Oil and Gas Association • “U.S. energy producers can deliver affordable and reliable energy for all Americans, however, government regulations targeting the energy industry have caused increases in energy costs that disproportionately impact at-risk communities. The Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act ensures our U.S. energy companies can produce reliable and affordable energy to meet demand, while guaranteeing energy security for the communities that need it most.” – Tim Tarpley, President, Energy Workforce & Technology Council",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/forum-emphasizes-importance-reforming-endangered-species-act,Forum Emphasizes the Importance of Reforming the Endangered Species Act,2023-09-14,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Western Caucus and the House Natural Resources Committee’s Joint ESA Working Group co-hosted a Forum to hear directly from organizations representing farmers, ranchers, county commissioners, and small businesses about the need to reform and modernize the Endangered Species Act. The forum was led by Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and included several Western Caucus Members including Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee Bruce Westerman (AR-04), and Representatives Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Jerry Carl (AL-01), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Lauren Boebert (CO-03), and John Duarte (CA-13). Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), a Member of the Natural Resources Committee, also participated. “Yesterday we heard from stakeholders representing farmers, ranchers, offshore energy, sportsmen, and small businesses who shared their thoughts on how the ESA can better help recover species while also reducing the regulatory burdens placed on our partners on the ground,” said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). “As Chairman of the Western Caucus and co-chair of the ESA Working Group, I understand the importance of hearing feedback from folks across the country to hear about their experiences with the ESA. I want to thank our participants, Members, and guests who joined us today for an important discussion that will help inform our working group as we work on ESA reforms going forward.” ""This dialogue was an essential step in our efforts to improve the ESA for the benefit of all Americans, not the environmental lawyers profiting from endless litigation. The testimony we heard from residents across the country made it clear that the ESA is broken and desperately needs to be reformed,” said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04). “I want to thank Representative Newhouse and all of our panelists and members who participated in this forum. I look forward to continuing to work with all participants to develop responsible and reasonable solutions to modernize the ESA and fix this broken policy."" Members heard from policy experts who highlighted, through their own experiences, the importance of reforming the ESA: Mr. Ryan Bronson, Director of Government Affairs, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Mr. Ken Hamilton, Executive Vice President, Wyoming Farm Bureau Ms. Amanda McKinney, Chair, Board of Yakima County Commissioners Mr. Andre Monette, Partner, Environmental and Natural Resources Practice, Best, Best & Krieger LLP Mr. Rick Grinnell, Co-Founder, Southern Arizona Business Coalition Mr. Kevin Bruce, Executive Director, Gulf Energy Alliance",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-burgess-bill-protects-medicare-part-b-patients/,"Barrasso, Burgess Bill Protects Medicare Part B Patients",2023-09-13,2023,2023-09,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced a bill to protect access to care for vulnerable Medicare patients being treated with Part B covered drugs, including treatments for cancer and other serious diseases. In their reckless tax and spending bill, Democrats included a price-fixing scheme for certain Medicare Part B physician-administered drugs that would cut reimbursements for health care providers issuing life-saving medication. As a result, patients will struggle to find the care they need in their local communities. Barrasso’s bill, the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act, would lower reimbursements for providers and require drug manufacturers to send rebates directly to the government for the difference in costs. It will save medical practices instead of putting providers in the middle at no extra cost to the government. “By cutting reimbursements for doctors, Democrats are making it extremely difficult for patients with cancer and other chronic diseases to find care in their local communities. This price-fixing scheme will raise costs for our seniors on Medicare,” said Senator Barrasso. “This bill will keep physician reimbursements stable and not cost the government a dime. Congress must pass this bill so cancer patients don’t become collateral damage as a result of the Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree.” Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Texas) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “The Inflation Reduction Act slashed the physician reimbursement rate for Part B payments significantly, threatening care for 60 million Medicare beneficiaries,” said Rep. Burgess. “The 2023 Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act safeguards access to personalized care for patients with complex conditions and ensures the highest quality care for American patients, including those with cancer and other serious and complex conditions such as rheumatologic, autoimmune, and inflammatory conditions; those living with blinding eye diseases, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and rare diseases; and those living with serious mental illness. This legislation removes physicians from the center of pricing determinations involving CMS and manufacturers, all the while preserving patients’ vital access to treatments and therapies they need.” This bill has received support from the Infusion Providers Alliance, the Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA), the Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA), “We commend Senator Barrasso and Representative Burgess for introducing this critical legislation, which is a top priority for the IPA due to the massive cuts to health providers that could result when price negotiations commence on Part B drugs. This bill is cost-neutral, preserves patient access, keeps cost effective infusion providers whole and stops the drive to the more expensive hospital setting, where Medicare pays twice as much for drug administration.” – Doug Ghertner, President of the Infusion Providers Alliance “An unintended consequence of the Inflation Reduction Act was that reimbursements to physicians were cut significantly, making it difficult to provide certain medications that our patients with chronic illnesses desperately need. This legislation protects our ability to provide these complex therapies in our practices for patients with Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis and other chronic conditions, while still achieving the same savings for the Medicare program. We hope Congress can advance this bill without delay.” – Dr. Scott Ketover, President and Board Chair of DHPA “This bill takes physicians out of the middle of pricing decisions by CMS and manufacturers and preserves patient access to critically important physician-administered drugs.” – Dr. Evan Goldfischer, President of LUGPA “Senator Barrasso and Rep. Burgess’s bill achieves the same savings to the Medicare program by replacing a reimbursement cut with a rebate from manufacturers while making sure physicians at the front lines of patient care are not collateral damage.” – Dr. Mara Holton, Chairman of Health Policy for LUGPA Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:35:26Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hageman-statement-impeachment-inquiry,Rep. Hageman Statement on Impeachment Inquiry,2023-09-12,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on Speaker McCarthy’s announcement of the opening of an impeachment inquiry for President Biden: Rep. Hageman stated “An impeachment inquiry is a serious undertaking and there are serious reasons why we are doing this. It’s clear that President Biden, his son, and everyone in his campaign and administration know that as well, or they wouldn’t have tried to divert attention with false claims that Hunter Biden’s laptop was a Russian plant. The questions before us are serious, and they surround allegations that Joe Biden participated in an organized effort to enrich his family, and potentially himself, by selling access to him to foreign businessmen. “The laptop has always contained evidence that President Biden knew of his family’s influence peddling schemes, approved of them, and likely personally profited from them. With this inquiry, we can gather all the facts and have a clear picture of the Biden family corruption operation, with Joe Biden as the product they were selling. I commend Speaker McCarthy for his leadership on this important issue, and for his decision to move forward with the inquiry. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, I look forward to being heavily involved throughout the entire process.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:35:26Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-backs-no-budget-no-pay-act/,Barrasso Backs No Budget No Pay Act,2023-09-12,2023,2023-09,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) cosponsored Senator Mike Braun’s (R-Ind.) bipartisan “No Budget No Pay Act.” “If we’re going to stop this out-of-control spending, Congress must do their job and pass a responsible budget now,” said Barrasso. “I’ve been a proud cosponsor of the ‘No Budget, No Pay’ Act for more than a decade. This important bill stops lawmakers in Washington from getting paid if a budget is not passed every year. In business, you don’t get paid for a job that you don’t do. Congress shouldn’t be any different. Washington needs to follow Wyoming’s lead and pass a responsible budget that cuts spending and provides certainty to American job creators.” The No Budget No Pay Act states that if Members of Congress don’t fulfill their basic job requirements and pass the annual budget resolutions and appropriations bills by the start of the fiscal year (October 1), they will not receive pay until they do. The bill also prohibits retroactive pay for the period. Barrasso has cosponsored the No Budget No Pay act every Congress since it was initially introduced in 2011. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:35:26Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-join-colleagues-in-introducing-cra-to-overturn-bidens-newest-student-loan-scheme/,"Barrasso, Lummis Join Colleagues in Introducing CRA to Overturn Biden’s Newest Student Loan Scheme",2023-09-08,2023,2023-09,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined 15 of their colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn President Biden’s income-driven repayment (IDR) rule, which would allow student loan borrowers to forgo paying back even the principal on their loans at the taxpayers’ expense. “President Biden continues to push his unconstitutional student loan forgiveness scheme. Even after the Supreme Court ruled against the president, he is still trying to force billions of dollars of debt onto hardworking taxpayers. He is determined to insult every American who played by the rules and worked hard to responsibly pay off their own debt,” said Senator Barrasso. “At a time when prices are still on the rise, the last thing Wyoming families need is another unfair financial expense. This CRA will hold the administration accountable and make sure no taxpayer in Wyoming, or across the country, is stuck paying off someone else’s student loans.” “President Biden’s continued pursuit of this student loan payback scheme shows just how separated he is from reality. People in Wyoming who did not pursue a college degree, paid back their own loans or worked hard to pay for their education should not be responsible for someone else’s voluntary financial decisions. I’m proud to introduce this resolution to protect people in Wyoming from this unfair policy,” said Senator Lummis. Click here for a one-pager on the IDR rule. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:35:26Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bill-stops-bidens-attack-on-school-hunting-archery-programs/,"Barrasso Bill Stops Biden’s Attack on School Hunting, Archery Programs",2023-09-07,2023,2023-09,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness (ARROW) Act to stop the Biden administration from blocking funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting and archery programs. This legislation would clarify that the prohibition of the use of federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to the use of funds for sports clubs, teams, trainings, or related activities provided for students. “The Biden administration continues its attack on our constitutional rights and Wyoming values,” said Senator Barrasso. “Now, President Biden’s Department of Education is blocking funding for schools with hunter education and archery programs. These important programs help students learn proper firearm instruction and archery safety. These valuable programs decrease firearm-related injuries and accidents. They also connect our students to the long-standing heritage and traditions of America and the West. Our legislation will stop any attempts to block funding for schools with hunter education and archery programs and keep Washington politics out of Wyoming’s schools.” This bill has received support from the Wyoming Department of Education, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the National Rifle Association, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Safari Club International, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. “As Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction, I know how critical these programs are to students in Wyoming and across the country, and this action by the Biden Administration is an attack not only on our important education programs but our way of life. I applaud Senator Barrasso and Senator Lummis for their leadership on this important bill and for fighting to protect our school hunting and archery programs.” – Megan Degenfelder, Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction “We thank Senator Barrasso for his introduction of the ARROW Act and to ensure that archery, hunting and shooting sports programs remain unaffected in Wyoming schools. These programs play a vital role in fostering conservation ethic in our state’s youngest citizens and play a valuable role in teaching our youth the value of wildlife and safety.” – Brian Nesvik, Wyoming Game and Fish Director Co-sponsors of this bill include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Kennedy (R-La.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). Background: Senator Barrasso led 18 Republican colleagues in a letter to President Biden urging the administration to withdraw any plans to block funding for schools with hunting and archery programs. Every year, more than 500,000 students participate and are certified through hunter education courses. These programs have decreased hunting accidents by over 50 percent. According to the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP), 1.3 million students in over 8,000 schools across the country participate in archery programs each year. Nearly 40 percent of these students who participate have reported being more engaged in the classroom. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:35:26Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-join-effort-to-ban-federal-mask-mandates/,"Barrasso, Lummis Join Effort to Ban Federal Mask Mandates",2023-09-07,2023,2023-09,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) in introducing legislation to prevent the government from imposing new federal mask mandates for domestic air travel, public transit systems, and in schools. The Freedom to Breathe Act would also prevent air carriers, public transit authorities, and all educational institutions from refusing service to those who choose not to wear face masks. On Thursday, Senate Democrats blocked the legislation from being passed unanimously on the Senate floor. “The Freedom to Breathe Act is a commonsense step in protecting individual liberties and preserving states’ rights,” said Senator Barrasso. “It is not the role of the federal government to mandate masks on airlines, transit authorities, or in schools. This important legislation ensures people in Wyoming and across the country aren’t forced to follow an impractical, unreasonable mask mandate. The rights of every American must be protected from one-size-fits-all Washington mandates.” “If this administration is uninterested in defending the American people’s individual liberties and states’ rights from misguided and ineffective federal mask mandates, then it is up to Congress to preserve these sacred rights,” said Senator Lummis. “I’m proud to cosponsor this commonsense legislation which shields the people of Wyoming from unfounded mandates handed down from out-of-touch D.C. bureaucrats.” Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:35:26Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/westerman-returns-historic-codel-demonstrating-us-strength-indo-pacific-and,Westerman Returns From Historic CODEL Demonstrating U.S. Strength in the Indo-Pacific and Countering CCP Influence,2023-09-05,2023,2023-09,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - After leading a historic trip to the Indo-Pacific region, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and the bipartisan delegation have returned to the U.S. and reflected on the importance of their trip. ""Without visiting our friends in the Indo-Pacific and seeing their needs firsthand, it's hard to truly understand the threats they face from the Chinese Communist Party. Leading this trip was an important reminder of the need to preserve our special relationships and work with our partners to protect our mutual values of democracy, freedom and self determination for decades to come. We saw firsthand the scars and heard the stories from nations once ravaged by conflict, and we will continue to ensure our military and economic strength will prevent history from repeating itself. We will not stand idly by in the face of the oppressive and malign actions of the Chinese Communist Party, and we are committed to defending our borders and allies from any regime that seeks to undermine the values of freedom and democracy we cherish."" - House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) ""Our Pacific family stands together with the people of Maui in their time of heartbreak and resolve. This CODEL reaffirmed our close friendship with each of the Freely Associated States on their own soil, and I appreciate Chairman Westerman’s strong leadership for a free and open Pacific. These independent nations are vital security partners in this shared mission, and much like American Samoa, many of their people proudly wear the uniforms of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces."" - Indo-Pacific Task Force Chair U.S. Rep. Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa) ""Thanks to Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman for understanding how important the Pacific is to US national security. Organizing this congressional delegation to visit and meet and listen to people and leaders of the Freely Associated States is key to bringing Members of Congress up to speed on our nation’s close relationships and alliances in this region. I also want to thank my congressional colleagues who gave their valuable time to this mission. I am convinced that my colleagues now have a much fuller understanding of the vast area – from Mili Atoll in the east to Tobi Island in the west – that’s covered by these Compacts’ renewals. Now, we must translate what we have learned and observed into action by renewing our Compacts with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Their partnerships are vital to the US national security."" - Into-Pacific Task Force Co-Chair Gregorio Kilili Sablan (D-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) ""I was pleased to show my support for the strategic value of the Pacific partners in protecting U.S. interests in the Pacific alongside my House Natural Resources Committee colleagues. Our presence in the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States ensures the prevention of unlicensed fishing, protection of natural resources, and emergency response in the region. As a beacon for democracy and an important counter to Beijing, the U.S. cannot afford to waver on its support for our Pacific Island territories."" - U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) ""We are deciding right now whether the 21st century is going to be an American century or a Communist Chinese century, and the Natural Resources Committee is ensuring that American strength leads the way. By strengthening and maintaining our friendships with the Pacific Islands, U.S. territories, and Freely Associated States, we can curtail Communist Chinese aggression around the world."" - U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) ""Our bipartisan visit to the Indo-Pacific illustrated the continued importance of strong relationships with the Freely Associated States, especially as the PRC expands its influence. Passing the Compacts of Free Association is a critical way to affirm those relationships. We also saw the importance of preserving the reefs, marine life, and environment in the Indo-Pacific. Thank you Chairman Westerman for leading this trip and thank you to all of the people of Guam, Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia who taught us so much. Finally, the devastation left behind by the wildfire at Lahaina was heartbreaking. It reminded us of the fires that burned through cities like Chicago or San Francisco more than a hundred years ago - the fire was so hot it melted glass at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. I believe and hope we are all committed to delivering much needed federal assistance to Hawaii as we join with the island state, county and town in rebuilding and recovering."" - U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) ""U.S. support for our friends and allies in the Indo-Pacific is stronger than ever. As Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Oversight Subcommittee, I was honored and grateful to join this bipartisan Congressional Delegation to the Indo-Pacific. This visit was a powerful reminder of the critical importance of this region to our national and global security and our common commitment to democracy and the social and economic well-being of our Island communities and allies. I was honored to have the opportunity to meet and express my gratitude to our service members and veterans who have served in the region and better understand the crucial ties the region has to New Mexico’s First Congressional District. I return to the U.S. encouraged by the constructive dialogues that took place, and the potential for bipartisan cooperation to advance critical legislation in Congress to reauthorize the Compacts of Free Association currently before the Committee and to address the needs of our veterans, security, economic development, and climate resilience across the region. Together, we have reaffirmed our nation’s commitment to a secure and stable Indo-Pacific."" - U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) ""It was an honor to welcome my colleagues from the House Committee on Natural Resources to Guam to learn more about our unique needs as an island community and vital part of the United States. It was also a pleasure to visit and learn more about other island communities, including Hawaii, Palau, and the Marshall Islands, which share many of our concerns and interests. During this time of increasing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, it is crucial to continue strengthening our ties and relationships in the region."" - U.S. Rep. Jim Moylan (R-Guam) ""Nearly 80 years ago, countless Americans gave their lives to rid the Pacific of their oppressors, and now Communist China seeks to undo decades of economic prosperity and democratic growth across the region. We are indebted to the civilian and military leaders at the American territories and Freely Associated States who spoke frankly with our delegation and thank them for their time and hospitality. From our field hearing in Guam, to visiting our allies in Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic the Marshall Islands, our Indo-Pacific Task Force has gained valuable insight into the challenges our citizens and allies face from growing Chinese aggression. Ensuring a safe and prosperous Pacific requires a wholistic approach, and our partners in the Pacific serve an outsized role in detecting and deterring Chinese escalatory action and gray zone tactics."" - U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) Background As chairman, Westerman has prioritized strengthening America's presence in the Indo-Pacific region with the creation of the bipartisan Indo-Pacific Task Force. The committee and the task force are conducting oversight on issues facing the U.S. Pacific Territories and the Freely Associated States (FAS) of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands located in the Indo-Pacific region. Westerman led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) of nine members to the region to see these issues firsthand and hear from local communities to further understand the threat of the People's Republic of China under the Chinese Communist Party. Over the course of their trip, the delegation visited and met with leaders from the three FAS nations and discussed our ongoing commitments and partnerships with them. Members who joined Chairman Westerman on the CODEL: Indo-Pacific Task Force Chair Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa) Indo-Pacific Task Force Co-Chair Gregorio Kilili Sablan (D-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) U.S. Rep. Jim Moylan (R-Guam) U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.)",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:37:48Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-blast-blms-proposed-land-grab-in-wyoming/,"Barrasso, Lummis Blast BLM’s Proposed Land Grab in Wyoming",2023-08-17,2023,2023-08,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., blasted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan (RPM) it released today. In the announcement, the BLM stated that over 1.8 million acres of land in Wyoming, managed by the Rock Springs Field Office, would be given special designation as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs). “The Biden administration continues to attack our Wyoming way of life. The latest hit job from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) aims to take control of 1.8 million acres of land in Wyoming. This blatant land grab completely dismisses practical solutions proposed by local land managers, local agencies and the people who live and work on this land,” said Senator Barrasso. “I encourage everyone to make your voice heard through the public comment period. There is still time for us to force the BLM to turn this outrageous proposal around and strike a balanced approach that puts Wyoming, not Washington, in the driver’s seat.” “The Biden administration’s proposal to lock up even more federal lands willfully ignores more than a decade of thoughtful systems designed by local experts and Wyoming-based stakeholders at our state’s expense,” said Senator Lummis. “While I am not surprised by this misguided decision, I am disappointed this administration is prioritizing unnecessary red tape over well-designed policies established by our experts on the ground.” The BLM has opened a 90-day public comment period, closing on November 16, 2023. For those interested in leaving a comment, information can be found at the following link: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/13853/510. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:31:44Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-leads-letter-calling-out-bidens-attack-on-school-hunting-archery-programs/,"Barrasso Leads Letter Calling Out Biden’s Attack on School Hunting, Archery Programs",2023-08-11,2023,2023-08,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) led 18 Republican Senate colleagues in a letter to President Biden urging his administration to withdraw its outrageous plans to block funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting and archery programs. The letter condemns the Biden administration’s purposeful misinterpretation of last year’s gun control bill to justify blocking funding for schools with these outdoor recreation programs. More than 500,000 students participate and are certified through hunter education courses each year. These important programs help students learn how to handle firearms safely — in turn, decreasing firearm-related injuries and accidents. In the letter, the senators urge President Biden to withdraw this guidance immediately and support hunter education and archery programs in schools across the country. “While the administration claims to be eliminating dangerous activities, this guidance will, in fact, have the opposite effect. These programs provided thousands of students with the opportunity to learn proper instruction for firearm and archery safety,” the senators wrote. “By including hunter education in schools, students are given the tools to be safe and responsible hunters. It is now clearer than ever that the Biden Administration will use the bill to attack the constitutional rights of Americans.” Co-signers of the letter include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear President Biden, We write to express our deep concern about the Biden Administration’s attempt to use the gun control bill passed last year to block funding for elementary and secondary schools. In April, the U.S. Department of Education provided a guidance prohibiting Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) funds for hunter education and archery programs. Since the guidance was issued, there have been reports of schools canceling plans to include archery or hunting education in their curriculum. We write to urge the administration to immediately reverse this misguided decision and ensure funding for these vital programs is not withheld. While the administration claims to be eliminating dangerous activities, this guidance will, in fact, have the opposite effect. These programs provided thousands of students with the opportunity to learn proper instruction for firearm and archery safety. Over 500,000 students participate and are certified through hunter education courses each year. Learning to safely handle firearms results in a decrease in firearm-related injuries and accidents. In fact, hunter education programs have decreased hunting accidents by over 50% since the program’s development over 50 years ago. By including hunter education in schools, students are given the tools to be safe and responsible hunters. We voted against the gun control legislation. It is now clearer than ever that the Biden Administration will use the bill to attack the constitutional rights of Americans. Hunting and archery are strongly connected to the traditions and heritage of America. This outrageous overreach is an attack on hunters and outdoor recreation that must be addressed. The Biden Administration’s purposeful misinterpretation of the gun control bill is attempting to take away valuable programs from students across the country. Hunter education and archery programs are beneficial to students both in rural and urban areas. We call on the Biden Administration to immediately withdraw the guidance and support these essential programs. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:31:44Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-american-families-need-relief-from-persistent-and-painful-high-prices/,Barrasso: American Families Need Relief from Persistent and Painful High Prices,2023-08-10,2023,2023-08,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today issued the following statement after the July 2023 Consumer Price Index (CPI) revealed inflation accelerated last month and has risen 16.8% since President Joe Biden took office. “American families need relief from persistent and painful high prices. Joe Biden signed the Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree into law one year ago. He claimed more spending would bring down prices. Once again, he was wrong. Prices are still going up. Americans are facing sky-high prices at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and while back-to-school shopping. They’re digging into their dwindling savings just to keep up.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:30:18Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-the-sale-of-jackson-hole-mountain-resort/,Barrasso Statement on the Sale of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort,2023-08-04,2023,2023-08,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after the Kemmerer family announced the sale of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to local buyers. “Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is regularly named one of the best ski resorts in North America. This is in no small part due to the decades of work and investment that the Kemmerer family has committed to make the resort and the Jackson community a world-class destination. We continue to invite people from around the world to enjoy Wyoming’s natural wonders and beautiful landscapes. While the mountain is most famous for its skiing, it also offers outstanding summer activities including hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing and more. I’m glad this iconic Wyoming resort will remain family-owned and in capable, local hands.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:31:44Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-hageman-introduces-bill-protect-us-raised-beef,Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to Protect US-Raised Beef,2023-07-28,2023,2023-07,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023. The bill, which is co-led by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA), seeks to prohibit beef retailers from designating foreign beef as an American-made product by defining US-produced beef as coming from animals “exclusively born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged in the United States.” Processors who do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements will be assessed a fine of $5,000 per pound of beef illegally labeled as “made in the USA.” Discussing the bill, Congresswoman Hageman stated: “Beef is a key product of the American West, and enhanced country of origin labeling guidance is vital to protecting small-scale farmers and ranchers that must compete with mega meatpacking conglomerates. Clarifying what it means to be ‘made in the USA’ will give consumers greater confidence in what they feed their families, support local farmers and economies, and crack down on deceptive labeling practices by the big four meatpackers.” “We need to help American farmers who are competing with multi-national meat packing companies that are importing cattle and falsely labeling it as from the United States,"" said Rep. Khanna. ""The Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act will level the playing field for our ranchers and I'm proud to lead this effort with Rep. Hageman.” In addition to bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, multiple stakeholder groups have applauded this bill, including R-CALF, US Cattlemen’s Association, and Farm Action Fund. “Labels should clearly say where food comes from,” said Joe Van Wye, Farm Action Fund’s policy and outreach director. “We thank Representatives Hageman and Khanna for championing this legislation and we look forward to fighting for its inclusion in the farm bill.” The Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act is Congresswoman Hageman’s twelfth bill introduced since joining Congress in January 2023. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-introduces-small-business-growth-act/,Barrasso Introduces Small Business Growth Act,2023-07-27,2023,2023-07,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced pro-growth legislation to help small businesses, farmers, and ranchers purchase the equipment and supplies they need to build their operations and support their employees. The Small Business Growth Act (S. 2609) will reduce tax bills for business owners looking to purchase equipment—including farming equipment, office furniture, manufacturing tools, machinery, commercial vehicles, and more. This will free up resources to go toward employee salaries, materials, and other critical business expenditures. “Small businesses are the backbone of Wyoming’s economy. We want to make sure they have every opportunity to succeed,” said Barrasso. “Right now, they face an uphill battle with record high inflation and a mountain of new regulations. The Small Business Growth Act will go a long way in helping Wyoming’s farmers, ranchers and small businesses expand their operations, better compete and hire more workers.” Cosponsors of this legislation include Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Mike Braun (R-IN), and James Risch (R-ID). The Small Business Growth Act has received support from the Wyoming Farm Bureau, Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Bankers Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Association, National Association of Manufacturers, American Farm Bureau, Small Business Investor Alliance, National Restaurant Association, Associated General Contractors of America, American Hotel & Lodging Association, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Tooling and Machining Association, S-Corp Association, American Rental Association, American Mold Builders Association, Forging Industry Association, North American Die Casting Association, Precision Machined Products Association, and Precision Metalforming Association. “The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation appreciates Senator Barrasso’s commitment to helping ease the tax burden on the agriculture industry in Wyoming and across the nation,” said WY Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Ken Hamilton. “It’s important to help maintain the profitability in agriculture to ensure Americans continue to benefit from abundant food. The provision to expand Section 179 of the US Tax Code would allow farmers and ranchers, and all small businesses, to write off the cost of equipment and machinery with a larger threshold for greater deductibility. In times of high inflation and other input challenges, it’s measures like these that help our nation’s farm and ranch families remain financially viable into the future.” “The Wyoming Stock Growers Association commends Senator Barrasso for recognizing the value of the Sec. 179 exemption in enabling agricultural producers to make investments that are critical to the continued viability of their operations,” said WY Stock Growers Association Executive VP Jim Magagna. “Passage of the Small Business Growth Act will encourage the engagement of the next generation in Wyoming farming and ranching.” “NFIB appreciates Senator Barrasso’s leadership in introducing the Small Business Growth Act, which would increase the thresholds and phaseouts for Section 179 small business expensing,” said Kevin Kuhlman, Vice President of Federal Government Relations, National Federation of Independent Business. “Section 179 small business expensing is a true small business tax incentive, encouraging small businesses to invest and grow by deducting the full cost of qualifying purchased, leased, or financed products and services. NFIB looks forward to working with Senator Barrasso on this and other important small business tax provisions.” Background: Currently, Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code allows small businesses and farms to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment, or certain depreciable business expenses. Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the deduction cap for Section 179 was lifted to $1 million from $500,000, which helped small businesses get the equipment they need to expand their operations. The Small Business Growth Act will build on this success by lifting the deduction cap to $2.5 million with an increased phaseout threshold of $4 million. An expansion of Section 179 will ensure more taxpayers can utilize full and immediate expensing while Congress seeks to reverse the phaseout and expiration of bonus depreciation under Section 168(k) – one of TCJA’s most powerful provisions. With the uncertainty of Section 168(k), it’s important to keep the cost of capital low for Main Street America and our nation’s farmers. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:25:20Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-arrington-lead-bicameral-letter-to-biden-admin-on-mexico-undermining-usmca-energy-commitments/,"Barrasso, Arrington Lead Bicameral Letter to Biden Admin on Mexico Undermining USMCA Energy Commitments",2023-07-21,2023,2023-07,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX), along with a bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators recently sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai regarding the Government of Mexico’s pursuit of discriminatory policies that favor Mexican state-run energy companies and directly undermine United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) commitments. The letter demands Representative Tai swiftly establish a USMCA dispute settlement panel to address Mexico’s discriminatory policies across the energy sector. “The United States has given Mexico more than enough time to rein in its discriminatory actions toward American energy producers,” said Sen. Barrasso. “Seventy-five days of consultations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement have stretched on for nearly a year with little meaningful progress. It’s time to convene a dispute resolution panel and put an end to these unfair practices once and for all.” “The USMCA agreement was negotiated in good faith to ensure freer markets, fairer trade, and robust economic growth in North America. Mexico’s actions in undermining American energy companies betray the historical bipartisan trade agreement,” said Rep. Arrington. “The energy producers in the food, fuel, fiber capital of the world are relying on the administration to settle this dispute, continue the commitment to fair trade made in USMCA, and ensure all parties are upholding their part of the deal.” The American Petroleum Institute said, “Mexico’s escalating pursuit of discriminatory policies that favor state-run energy companies violate the country’s commitments under USCMA and directly threaten the prosperity of U.S. companies and their workers. The US has given Mexico several opportunities to fix its problematic policies, including last year’s consultations request, but Mexico has made little effort to fix them. We welcome the efforts of trade leaders in both the House and Senate to address these alarming polices and support their request for the establishment of a dispute resolution panel.” In addition to Barrasso, Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Tim Scott (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Todd Young (R-IN), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) signed the letter. Full letter text below: July 20, 2023 The Honorable Katherine Tai U.S. Trade Representative Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th St. NW Washington D.C. 20006 Dear Ambassador Tai: We write in regard to the Government of Mexico’s pursuit of discriminatory policies that favor state-run energy companies and directly undermine United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) commitments. We strongly support your July 20, 2022 request for consultations—an important initial step to enforce USMCA for U.S. energy workers and families. However, consultations under USMCA are designed to last only 75 days before a Party may request a dispute settlement panel to review the matter. The Biden Administration has afforded Mexico nearly a year—and yet there remains a lack of any meaningful progress. Consequently, we urge you to pursue full enforcement action against the Government of Mexico to address its energy policies that hinder U.S. investment in Mexico’s energy sector. These discriminatory policies exist throughout Mexico’s energy sector, including natural gas and oil exploration and production, electricity generation including solar and wind power, and retail sales. Mexico’s unfair actions threaten over $10 billion in U.S. investment that have already been made and clearly run afoul of Mexico’s USMCA obligations. Ensuring there is a reliable market for U.S. energy production and infrastructure will help strengthen energy supply chains in North America and lower energy costs for consumers as Americans continue to feel the impacts of volatile energy markets. Extending the period of consultations has not yielded results. Robust enforcement action is necessary—not just in the renewable energy sector, but across the entire energy sector. Establishing a dispute settlement panel for these troubling energy issues will demonstrate that the United States is serious about enforcing USMCA to provide Americans the benefits that the we bargained so hard to achieve in USMCA negotiations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:25:20Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-improve-air-passenger-experience-and-safety,Hageman Votes to Improve Air Passenger Experience and Safety,2023-07-20,2023,2023-07,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Image July 20, 2023 FAA Reauthorization Bill Includes 3 Amendments Sponsored by Rep. Hageman Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman voted in support of H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation (SGRLAA) Act. The SGRLAA Act will improve operations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), aid in workforce development, provide for additional infrastructure improvements, maintain safety standards, and improve the flying experience for all passengers. The SGRLAA authorizes programs and funding levels for the FAA through 2028. Rep. Hageman stated, “The SGRLAA Act will ensure United States air transportation continues to be the best in the world. The changes made in this legislation will make it easier for airports to expand capacity without excessive and oppressive environmental restrictions, address workforce shortages, and restrict the ability of China to abuse our airspace. I am proud to have three amendments included in this bill and, considering the overwhelming bipartisan support in the House today, look forward to seeing its swift passage by the Senate.” Rep. Hageman Amendments Amendment No. 37 – Ensures the procurement of new aviation-related equipment is of high quality and standard and will be built to last for the benefit of Wyoming airports and the aviation community. Amendment No. 38 – Requires the FAA to provide easily accessible and streamlined non-federal weather observer training to airport personnel so that such personnel can manually provide weather observations when automated surface observing systems and automated weather observing systems experience outages and errors. Amendment No. 39 – Requires a study on methods related to the recruitment, retention, employment, education, training, and well-being of the aviation workforce specifically within rural communities and report the findings to Congress. SGRLAA Specific Provisions Related to improving the passenger experience: Includes the Freedom to Fly Act, which prohibits the FAA from implementing COVID-19 vaccine/mask mandates on employees of air carriers, employees of contractors, employees of the FAA, or passengers of air carriers. Increases the amount of funding for aviation workforce development grant programs to support the education and recruitment of future pilots, aviation maintenance technical workers, and the overall aviation manufacturing workforce. Related to safety: Requires the completion of rulemaking proceedings to require all applicable aircraft to be fitted with a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder. Requires the FAA and USFS to develop a plan for the use of unmanned aircraft systems to assist in wildfire response efforts. Requires the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to establish the Office of Oversight, Accountability, and Quality Assurance, to be responsible for detecting and preventing waste, fraud, and abuse within NTSB programs and operations. Related to China: Prohibits the availability of certain financial assistance for contracts or subcontracts regarding the procurement or investment of rolling stock if the manufacturer or corporation is based out of China (PRC). Prohibits the use of any unmanned aircraft systems owned by the PRC or the Russian Federation to inspect ground-based aviation infrastructure in areas lacking accessibility including air traffic control towers, radar facilities, etc. States that none of the funds authorized in this bill can be used to conduct research, develop, design, plan, promulgate, implement, or execute a policy, program, order, or contract of any kind with the Chinese Communist Party or any Chinese-owned entity unless activities are specifically authorized by law after the enactment of this bill. Related to environmental extremism: Requires the FAA to make a determination on an investigation related to environmental impacts, and pursue subsequent action, or close the investigation within 2 years of the issuance of a letter. Eliminates requirements mandating the Secretary of Transportation to consult with the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the EPA about any project within a grant focusing on the location of an airport or runway. Streamlines NEPA environmental review process for federal aviation projects. Requires the FAA Administrator to collaborate with other appropriate Federal agencies to ensure designations of critical habitats do not interfere with the safe operation of aircraft or occur on airport-owned lands due to reasonings related to future development. ### Contact: Chris Berardi, Sr. Advisor/Communications Director",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-biden-rule-will-put-wyoming-oil-and-gas-workers-on-the-unemployment-line/,Barrasso: Biden Rule Will Put Wyoming Oil and Gas Workers on the Unemployment Line,2023-07-20,2023,2023-07,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) released a statement regarding a proposed rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The proposal codifies provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that intentionally raised the price of leasing federal lands for oil and gas production. BLM is doubling down by adding costs to each individual well, further restricting where development can occur on federal lands and adding burdensome requirements on permits. “President Biden’s assault on affordable, available and reliable American energy knows no bounds. With the stroke of a pen, the Biden administration will put Wyoming oil and gas workers on the unemployment line,” Barrasso said. “The president has vowed to end drilling on federal lands. This rule confirms it’s a vow he intends to keep. Last year, the onshore oil and gas leasing program returned more than $43 to American taxpayers for every dollar spent. This destructive and punitive rule will end up costing the taxpayers far more than it helps them.” Background Information: On December 13, 2022, ranking member Barrasso questioned Tommy P. Beaudreau, the deputy secretary of the Interior, about the Department of the Interior’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Specifically, he pushed the administration to explain how it would impact oil and gas leasing programs on federal land. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-senate-declares-july-22-the-national-day-of-the-american-cowboy/,Senate Declares July 22 the National Day of the American Cowboy,2023-07-20,2023,2023-07,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – In honor of the hardworking men and women that established the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 22, 2023 as the National Day of the American Cowboy. U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., introduced the bipartisan resolution with their colleagues. The resolution passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. Started in 2005 by U.S. Senator Craig Thomas, the National Day of the American Cowboy traditionally coincides each year with Cheyenne Frontier Days. The resolution honors the culture, traditions and values of the American Cowboy way of life that are still alive today. “In Wyoming, we commit to following the Cowboy Code: living a life of honesty, hard work, and integrity. The American Cowboy is a time-honored embodiment of our way of life,” said Senator Barrasso. “Washington could benefit from following the cowboy’s commitment to the values treasured most by the people of Wyoming. I look forward to celebrating our cowboys and cowgirls with the rest of the Cowboy State on this special day.” “The values of hard work, integrity and honoring your word were established by the cowboys settling Wyoming,” said Senator Lummis. “Cowboys have a legendary history and thriving culture today thanks to the modern ranchers, ropers and riders who saddle up each day and carry on the tradition. The people of the Cowboy State have long celebrated the important contributions of the men and women of the west and I welcome the rest of the country to join us in honoring the cowboy spirit.” Other co-sponsors of the resolution include U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Kennedy (R-La.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.). ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-attends-israeli-presidents-congressional-address,Harriet Hageman Attends Israeli President’s Congressional Address,2023-07-19,2023,2023-07,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman attended Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s address to a joint session of Congress. During his speech, President Herzog focused on the 75th anniversary of Israel’s founding and the legacy forged by the two nations’ longstanding partnership. “While some of my colleagues in the House seek to deride Israel through their anti-Semitic and hateful rhetoric, I am proud to be a friend of Israel and was honored to attend President Herzog’s address. For 75 years, Israel has stood as a beacon of democracy in the Middle East and a staunch ally and partner of the United States,” said Congresswoman Hageman. “The Israeli people have weathered countless trials throughout their nation’s history, and time after time America has stood by their side. The Abraham Accords, brokered by President Trump, are just the latest example of how our nations’ partnership furthers peace and hope in the Middle East, a peace that President Herzog called ‘a true game changer’ that has ‘altered the trajectory of the Middle East.’ I look forward to a continued partnership with an ally who shares our nation’s values, interests, and hope for a better, peaceful world.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/western-caucus-house-natural-resources-launch-endangered-species-act-working,"Western Caucus, House Natural Resources Launch Endangered Species Act Working Group",2023-07-18,2023,2023-07,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Western Caucus and House Committee on Natural Resources launched an Endangered Species Act Working Group. The Working Group will seek to examine how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is being implemented by federal agencies, the practical impacts on the American people, how litigation is driving ESA decision making, and how success is defined under the ESA. The goal of the Working Group will be to publish a series of policy recommendations that reform the ESA to the benefit of the American people and species conservation. Members of the Working Group include Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Vice Chairs Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Reps. Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), John Duarte (CA-13), Judge Carter (TX-31), Jerry Carl (AL-01), and Lauren Boebert (CO-03). “Only in the federal government would five percent be deemed a passing grade, but that is exactly how “successful” the Endangered Species Act has been at recovering species,” said Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04). “It is clear the ESA is in desperate need of reform, not only for the sake of our species, but for the men and women who are negatively impacted by its land use restrictions, impact on property values, and costly permitting requirements. I am proud to launch this working group with House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman to work towards providing tangible, actionable solutions to the ESA for the betterment of the American people and species recovery.” “The Endangered Species Act is a well-intentioned but entirely outdated piece of legislation which must be brought into the 21st Century. With hundreds of species being listed under the Endangered Species list but with a dismal 3% having been delisted, clearly something is not working. It’s time to take action,” said Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04). “Today, we’re formally launching the Endangered Species Working Group with members from the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Western Caucus to take the first significant action on this legislation since the 1980s. This year is the 50th anniversary of the ESA, and since its creation it has been twisted and morphed by radical litigants into a political firefight rather than an important piece of conservation law. I’d like to thank Congressman Newhouse and the other members of this working group for taking these initial steps to modernize this archaic law.” “For far too long, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been weaponized by environmental and activist groups to prevent development in many of our rural communities,” said Vice Chair Mark Amodei (NV-02). “We are seeing this firsthand in Northern Nevada, where the listings of several species have led to the halt of projects such as geothermal plants and lithium mines. Add that to the constant concerns surrounding sage grouse, and it’s clear that we must find long term solutions to support threatened species without destroying development. That’s why I am pleased to join this ESA Working Group and I look forward to working alongside my Western Caucus colleagues as we develop policies that will modernize the ESA so that our communities, businesses, and wildlife all benefit.” “Since the passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973, the United States has had the world’s strongest species protection legislation. Since its enactment, the ESA has grown old over the years and is fundamentally due for a focus on modernization. For far too long the federal government has been making listing decisions based on secret science and pseudo-science, including studies that do not allow for peer-review of the underlying data. The government shouldn't have anything to hide if these listings are indeed based on merit utilizing the best available science,” said Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09).“The Working Group will focus on improving the Endangered Species Act and supporting commonsense changes that increase transparency, save taxpayer money, ensure local involvement in species conservation and the designation process, limit the hourly rate attorneys can charge the taxpayers for lawsuits and require the federal government to make available to Congress and the public any data it uses to determine which species to list as endangered.” “The Endangered Species Act has had profound impacts on my state of Wyoming – unfortunately, that includes limiting economic development and restricting the implementation of reasonable and effective land, water and resource management and use. It is an act that could work if it were implemented as intended – to recover actually threatened or endangered fish, wildlife and vegetation. It has instead become a business in and of itself, with an entire economy built around endless studies, monitoring, field work, and lawsuits which allow environmental groups to use the federal government to impose restrictions on the use of private property and limit our ability to use our energy, land and water resources, while also receiving massive federal subsidies through “sue and settle” actions,” said Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL). “I look forward to sharing thoughts and ideas with my colleagues on the ESA Working Group as we reevaluate and refocus efforts on what the act was originally intended to do. We cannot continue to allow activist courts or agency bureaucrats to block sound species management or infringe on property rights any longer.” “Despite its positive intentions, the Endangered Species Act has been woefully ineffective and continuously used as a weapon against farmers, ranchers, and rural America,” said Rep. John Duarte (CA-13). “The Endangered Species Act Working Group is a critical step in modernizing the ESA to properly balance species conservation with meaningful economic development. I would like to thank both Chairman Westerman and Chairman Newhouse for their leadership on this critical issue.” “Special interest groups have used the Endangered Species Act to halt growth and even impact military readiness. In my district, Ft. Cavazos is continuously navigating ESA overreach, putting the training and military readiness of our service members at risk,” said Rep. John Carter (TX-31). “I’m proud to join the Congressional Western Caucus and be a part of the ESA working group so that we can collaborate on commonsense solutions to protect growth, readiness and species conservation.” “I am proud to be part of this initiative dedicated to examining the status of various endangered species, such as the Alabama Beach Mouse, which have been wrongfully listed as endangered,” said Rep. Jerry Carl (AL-01). “Our goal is to ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent appropriately and to remove unnecessary government rules and regulations protecting species that are not endangered or at risk of being endangered.” “While well-intentioned, the Endangered Species Act has been weaponized by extremists to lockup our lands, fundraise, and put the interests of the American people last. It shouldn’t take decades and an act of Congress to delist a fully recovered species,” said Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-03). “I am excited to get to work as a member of the ESA Working Group and look forward to closely coordinating with the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Western Caucus to bring some much-needed reforms and commonsense back to this process.” Background: Since Congress enacted the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1973, approximately 1,700 species have been listed as threatened or endangered, not counting experimental populations. Only three percent of these species have been considered recovered and delisted. In addition, the Biden Administration has taken steps to undo the critical work done by the Trump Administration to reform the ESA. This has left stakeholders and members of Congress frustrated and substantially increased the appetite to find targeted and sustainable reforms to the ESA. Contact: Noah Yantis, 217-853-7826",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-boozman-host-wyoming-farm-bill-priorities-roundtable/,"Barrasso, Lummis, Boozman Host Wyoming Farm Bill Priorities Roundtable",2023-07-17,2023,2023-07,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., recently hosted a Wyoming Farm Bill Priorities Roundtable with Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.), the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senator Boozman is one of the primary authors of the upcoming Farm Bill. The senators were joined by members of the Wyoming State Legislature and more than 30 representatives of Wyoming’s agriculture industry to discuss the Farm Bill and the impacts it will have on Wyoming. “Wyoming agriculture is at the heart of our communities and is a critical part of our state’s economy,” said Senator Barrasso. “As Congress debates the new Farm Bill, I wanted to bring one of the key authors of the bill, Senator Boozman, to Wyoming so he could hear directly from the people who provide food and fiber to our nation. I look forward to continuing my work with Senators Lummis and Boozman and agriculture groups across the state to ensure Wyoming’s priorities are front and center.” “The Farm Bill is critically important for Wyoming ranchers, and I was thrilled to host Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman in Casper so he could see firsthand the unique needs Wyoming producers face,” said Senator Lummis. “Sen. Barrasso and I are committed to ensuring Wyoming is well represented in the Farm Bill and will continue to work with Sen. Boozman to ensure Wyoming priorities are not forgotten.” “It is important to get out of Washington and visit with stakeholders as we move forward with the Farm Bill process. I appreciate the invitation from Senators Barrasso and Lummis to join them in Wyoming to hear from their farmers and ranchers who utilize vital Farm Bill programs,” said Senator Boozman. “We had a very informative roundtable and an excellent site visit that gave us a great deal to consider as we move forward with writing the next Farm Bill.” More than 30 representatives of Wyoming’s agriculture industry participated in the Farm Bill Roundtable. The groups attending included: Wyoming Stock Growers, Wyoming Wool Growers, Wyoming Farm Bureau, Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Wyoming State Forestry, Wyoming Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts, the University of Wyoming, Rural Housing and Economic Development, Farm Service Agency, Wyoming Wheat Growers, Sugar Beet Growers, the Wyoming Chapter of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Torrington Livestock Auction, Wyoming Business Council, Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems, Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, Wyoming Food Bank, Jones Land Surveying, Inc., and the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Following the roundtable discussion, Senator Boozman participated in a tour of Miles Land and Livestock just outside of Casper. Miles Land and Livestock owners, Chad and Jamie Harkins, showed Senator Boozman their cattle operation and highlighted some of the conservation projects they’ve installed throughout their ranch. Senator Boozman tours Miles Land and Livestock just outside of Casper. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:25:20Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-support-national-defense-and-military-families,Hageman Votes to Support National Defense and Military Families,2023-07-14,2023,2023-07,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Harriet Hageman voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House 219-210. The FY24 NDAA provides for our nation’s defense, counters Communist Chinese aggression, supports our servicemembers and their families through a pay increase, improved housing, and access to healthcare. Conservatives in the House have also pushed to ensure that radical woke ideology will no longer have a place in our nation’s defense decisions. Rep. Hageman stated, “Since the founding of our nation, providing for our common defense has been a Constitutional responsibility of Congress. The NDAA is one of the mechanisms used to provide authorization for key provisions of that defense. Because of its importance to our national security, it is an authorization that has been passed in a bipartisan, bicameral manner for 62 years in a row. “This year, the NDAA provided a way to end many of the woke policies that have been infecting our military since President Biden took office. We are banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) and gender reassignment surgeries, stopping radical climate change policies, ending government paid travel for abortions, and scaling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates. “I am confident that my four amendments which have been included in this legislation will ensure greater transparency, oversight, and accountability from the DoD. These amendments focus on critical issues such as fentanyl tracking, border security, use of reliable fossil fuel options instead of “green” energy, and scrutinizing spending on the war in Ukraine. “Through the NDAA, Republicans in the House are also countering Chinese aggression by bolstering homeland defense, deterrence, and intelligence operations. The soft-on-China policies of this administration have weakened America’s security, and its standing throughout the world. We are changing that. “Finally, we are taking care of the brave men and women of our armed forces who put their lives on the line to keep us free by increasing pay, improving housing opportunities, and providing a path to reinstatement for those that were discharged for refusing to take Covid-19 vaccines. “We are doing all of this while still cutting funding by 5% from FY2023 NDAA levels. The United States is constantly threatened by dictators, despots, and world leaders that do not share our love of freedom. It is our duty to ensure that when challenged, our military has the resources and training necessary to prevail in any conflict.” Background The Amendments that were offered by Rep. Hageman and included in final passage of the NDAA are: #49 - Would ensure that both Weaponization of the Federal Government Subcommittee and House Armed Services Committee receive oversight documentation from the DoD about the work done in the Countering Extremism Working Group #118 - Requiring the DoD to report on the Ukraine Lend-Lease Program’s impact on U.S. defense stockpiles and how all equipment will be recovered when the authority expires. #119 - Enhances fentanyl threat reporting to include a review of U.S. laws and policies which may be facilitating fentanyl trafficking over the southern border. # 120 - Requires the DoD to ensure authorized funds for energy resilience under the NATO DIANA initiative considers all energy sources that are capable of providing sufficient baseload power. Wyoming specific project inclusions $27 million for F.E. Warren Air Force Base GBSD Integrated Command Center (INC 2) $85 million F.E. Warren Air Force Base GBSD Integrated Training Center $28 million F.E. Warren Air Force Base GBSD Missile Handling Complex (INC 2) $25 million F.E. Warren Air Force Base Microgrid and Battery Storage The FY23 NDAA prohibited the National Guard from reducing the minimum inventory of C-130 aircraft below 271 aircraft. The bill would extend this prohibition into 2024. The 153d Airlift Wing at the Wyoming Air National Guard Base flies C-130 aircraft Requires the DoD Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment and Air Force to report on approved integrated master schedule for the Sentinel missile program (GBSD) Requires quarterly briefings through 2029 Requirement of Congressional notification for delays Authorizes DoD to authorize cost-plus incentive-fee contracting for Sentinel military construction for program launch facilities, control centers, and related infrastructure. Cost plus incentive fee cost-reimbursement contract that provides for an initially negotiated fee to be adjusted later by a formula based on the relationship of total allowable costs to total target costs. Includes the Space National Guard Establishment Act, which authorizes the creation of a Space National Guard component. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:18:03Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-senators-introduce-bill-to-rename-shoshoni-post-office-after-former-postmaster-dessie-bebout/,Senators Introduce Bill to Rename Shoshoni Post Office After Former Postmaster Dessie Bebout,2023-07-12,2023,2023-07,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., in introducing a bipartisan bill today to honor former Shoshoni Postmaster Dessie Bebout by naming the local post office after her. Bebout, a WWII veteran, passed away earlier this year at age 102. Bebout’s career with the U.S. Postal Service began in 1962. She rose to Postmaster for Shoshoni, Wyoming where she served for 13 years with distinction. Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. “Dessie was a trailblazer for women in Wyoming. She was a patriot, and one of the first women in Wyoming to enlist in the U.S. Navy during WWII,” said Barrasso. “As the former Shoshoni Postmaster, Dessie earned the ‘Order of the Vest,’ the highest award given to postmasters. We are all so grateful for her years of service to our nation and her incredible contributions to communities across Wyoming. Naming the Shoshoni Post Office after Dessie will ensure her legacy carries on for future generations of Wyoming men and women.” Click here to watch Sen. Lummis’ remarks. “Dessie Bebout dedicated her life to serving this country and helping others,” said Senator Lummis. “From enlisting in the military following Pearl Harbor to serving as the Postmaster of the Shoshoni Post Office, I can’t think of a more fitting person to name the Shoshoni Post Office after.” Click here to watch Sen. Carper’s remarks. “Dessie dedicated her life to service as one of the first enlisted women in the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor,” said Senator Carper. “As a fellow Navy veteran, I want to honor the sacrifice she made for our country, and I’m proud to co-sponsor this bill in her memory. I want to thank Senator Barrasso for his efforts to name this post office so that Dessie’s memory lives on in her community.” After graduating from Fremont County Vocational High School in Lander, Bebout worked for the Fremont County Extension Service and at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Bebout enlisted in the U.S. Navy as part of the “Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service” or WAVES program. In addition to her career in the U.S. Postal Service, Bebout served as a Fremont County Election Judge, Shoshoni Chamber of Commerce, Shoshoni PTA, Wyoming Women’s Commission, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women’s Auxiliary and on the Riverton Hospital Board among many other organizations. As a result of her military and civic service, she was awarded the Wyoming Women of Distinction award from the Wyoming Council for Women’s Issues. She also received the Medal of Honor from the Daughters of the American Revolution. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:25:20Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-joins-fox-news-sunday-with-shannon-bream-to-discuss-china-nato-and-ukraine/,"Barrasso Joins Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream To Discuss China, NATO, and Ukraine",2023-07-09,2023,2023-07,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss the Biden administration’s approach to China and the president’s upcoming trip to the NATO Summit. They also discussed Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine and providing Ukraine with the support they need. Below are key excerpts from the interview: On the Biden Administration’s Approach to China: “Joe Biden is playing right into the hands of communist China. Never again can we allow ourselves as a nation to be dependent on them for anything. “To see Secretary Yellen bowing down repeatedly in China is embarrassing and it’s emblematic of this administration. Just before she got there, they choked off the supply of key minerals we need for semiconductors, for solar panels. These people are stealing our trade secrets, buying up our farmlands, and killing our citizens with fentanyl. “This foreign policy is a national security disaster. We ought to be less dependent, we need to be diversifying our supply chain. “Instead the president is making it worse. He is shutting off mining for critical minerals in the United States while forcing people to buy expensive electric cars. He is making us poorer, he is making China richer, and will get worse next week when he sends John Kerry to China to continue this surrender. “China is watching closely what we do on all fronts, but specifically in Ukraine. China and Putin said there are no limits to their friendship and both view the president as weak and indecisive. China is gearing up and looking at Taiwan. Taiwan needs weapons and technology to porcupine themselves. Show strength, not this slow surrender that I see from this administration.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on China. On President Biden’s Trip to the NATO Summit: “First and foremost, this is what the president needs to do with NATO: hold their feet to the fire. “500 days into the war, of all the money that has been contributed, the United States doubled what other NATO countries have done combined. Of the 30 nations, only seven are meeting their commitment to 2% of gross national product and that number has dropped since Joe Biden has come to office. “It is important for the president to point out all those countries are closer geographically to Putin, therefore much more vulnerable to him. Putin is not going to stop until he is stopped. The president needs to say that loud and clear at NATO this week.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on NATO. On Getting Ukraine Weapons They Need: “I think it is important that NATO stay together and that we act in unity. And I think NATO has to be held accountable and do more, we cannot shoulder this burden alone, nor should we. There is lots of support in Congress for Ukraine, and it’s for technology, weapons, and information, it’s not for troops. “The best thing we can do now is step up. I see the president doing that now with the cluster bombs. I support those. This should have happened long ago. Russia has been using those for a long time. It just seems to me there is so much delay in the activity of this administration and ultimately getting to Ukraine what they need, but it is taking too long. “The president has this misguided fear that any time we send anything to them, it will add to escalation in ways that Putin will then attack more. The Economist magazine this week reported in the last year, the Russians, Putin, have fired 10 million, an astonishing number, of shells into Ukraine and so many of these delays that we’ve had in this administration, I think have just prolonged the war and added to increased death.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on Ukraine. On Providing Cluster Bombs to Ukraine: “I voted against that bill back in 2009. I support the use of these weapons. Russia has been using them all along, I think this fills a gap that the folks need in Ukraine in their battle. I wish they would have had them sooner. “Right now, Congress, the House and the Senate are debating National Defense Authorization Act and that discussion will probably be part of those debates as we vote in Congress again.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks on cluster bombs. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:25:20Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-against-biden-student-loan-scheme/,Barrasso Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against Biden Student Loan Scheme,2023-06-30,2023,2023-06,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today issued the following statement after the United State Supreme Court ruled the Biden administration lacked authority to use executive action to cancel student loan debt. “Today’s decision is a victory for every American who played by the rules and worked hard to pay off their own debt. Senate Republicans warned that President Biden’s student loan scheme was unconstitutional. This decision confirms that. We will block any attempt by President Biden and Congressional Democrats that continues this executive overreach and reckless spending. The 87% of Americans with no student loan debt should never be forced to pay off the debt of the 13% who do.” Background: Senator Barrasso joined 43 Republican Senators on an amicus brief calling on the United States Supreme Court to rule against the Biden administration’s student loan cancellation program. Senator Barrasso is an original cosponsor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning the student loan cancellation program. The Senate passed the resolution on June 1, 2023, by a vote of 52-46. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-applauds-supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling,Hageman Applauds Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling,2023-06-29,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman issued the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling rejecting race-based college admissions as a violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause: Rep. Hageman stated, “I applaud the Supreme Court for today’s decision rejecting race-based college admissions, or “affirmative action.” No individual should face a higher hurdle in gaining access to educational opportunity simply based on race, ethnicity, religion, or sex. The 14th Amendment ensures that we are a nation of equal opportunity for all.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-host-town-halls-niobrara-and-converse-counties-tomorrow,Harriet Hageman to Host Town Halls in Niobrara and Converse Counties Tomorrow,2023-06-29,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lusk, WY – Tomorrow, June 30th, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman will host her fourth and fifth town halls of the week. The town halls will be the twenty-second and twenty-third gatherings this year – honoring her promise to host a town hall in every county this year. The Niobrara County event will take place from 4:00pm – 5:00pm at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds, 4080 US-20, Lusk, WY. The Converse County event will take place from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Eastern Wyoming College – Douglas Campus, 800 S. Wind River Drive, Douglas, WY. Representative Hageman will begin with a recap of the latest developments in Congress, with an audience Q & A to follow. Media planning to attend should RSVP to Chris.Berardi@mail.house.gov – and kindly hold their questions until the press availability period at the conclusion of the event. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-host-town-halls-platte-and-goshen-counties-tomorrow,Harriet Hageman to Host Town Halls in Platte and Goshen Counties Tomorrow,2023-06-28,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Wheatland, WY – Tomorrow, June 29th, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman will host her second and third town halls of the week. The town halls will be the twentieth and twenty-first gatherings this year. The Platte County event will take place from 10:00am – 11:00am at the Platte County Library, 904 9th St. Wheatland, WY. The Goshen County event will take place from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Goshen County Fairgrounds (Brand Room), 4740 US Highway 26/85 Torrington, WY. Representative Hageman will begin with a recap of the latest developments in Congress, with an audience Q & A to follow. Media planning to attend should RSVP to Chris.Berardi@mail.house.gov – and kindly hold their questions until the press availability period at the conclusion of the event. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-host-town-hall-carbon-county-tomorrow,Harriet Hageman to Host Town Hall in Carbon County Tomorrow,2023-06-27,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Saratoga, WY – Wednesday evening, June 28th, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman will host her first town hall meeting of this district work period. The Carbon County town hall will be the 19th in Harriet’s first six months in Congress. The event will take place from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Platte Valley Community Center, 210 W. Elm Avenue, Saratoga, WY. Representative Hageman will begin with a recap of the latest developments in Congress, with audience Q & A to follow. Media planning to attend should RSVP to Chris.Berardi@mail.house.gov – and kindly hold their questions until the press availability period at the conclusion of the event. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-announces-july-congress-your-community-events,Harriet Hageman Announces July “Congress in Your Community” Events,2023-06-23,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Cheyenne, WY – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced the addition of two “Congress in Your Community” events in July 2023. Mobile office hours will take place in Carbon and Lincoln counties and allow constituents to meet with district staff, have questions answered in person, or receive help with federal government services. Hageman stated, “My primary obligation as your Congresswoman is to ensure Wyomingites across the state have their voices heard and receive the assistance they need,” said Hageman. “Mobile office hours allow my staff to meet constituents in their community to provide aid working with federal agencies, hear thoughts, and answer questions about what I am doing to serve Wyoming in Washington, DC.” Members of the Congresswoman’s district staff will host Congress in Your Community on the following dates: Tue, July 11: Saratoga (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Fri, July 21: Afton (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM) If you have an issue or concern that you would like to discuss, please click here to complete our sign-up form. On the form, you will see dates, times, and addresses for all upcoming mobile office hours, as well as a chance to provide information for your request. You can also call Lisa Scaling at 307-261-6595 to schedule your meeting or ask additional questions. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-statement-hunter-biden-and-doj-corruption,Harriet Hageman Statement on Hunter Biden and DOJ Corruption,2023-06-23,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman blasted the two-tiered criminal justice system, which has been further exposed by whistleblower testimony and evidence that clearly revealed the Biden family business of selling access to their patriarch, Joe Biden. The newly disclosed information comes on the heels of Hunter Biden’s sweetheart plea agreement with federal prosecutors, which will keep him out of jail despite being charged with a gun crime and tax evasion. Representative Hageman stated, “Hunter Biden sent a menacing text to a Chinese businessman connected to the Communist Party of China, threatening him over money the Bidens were promised, and claiming that his father, Joe Biden, was sitting right next to him at that moment. This is the same Joe Biden that has for years claimed that he’s never had a single conversation with his son about his business. “Joe Biden must now tell us, who is the liar? Has he been lying about his ignorance of his son’s influence peddling, or is Hunter the one who’s lying? The president must answer. “We’ve also learned that the Department of Justice, which is supposed to enforce federal law, often warned Hunter Biden’s lawyers about their investigations in advance, giving him and his business associates time to hide, obscure, or destroy evidence. “This ought to be a scandal of massive proportion, because it reveals the machinery of the federal government to be servicing the needs of the elite few, rather than the interests of law-abiding citizens. Democrats impeached President Trump twice for bogus reasons, and they’re still hounding him unjustly in the legal system today. It’s high time for people named Biden to be held accountable for what they’ve done.” Contact: Chris Berardi, Senior Advisor/Communications Director",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/newhouse-hageman-demand-extension-comment-period-catastrophic-proposed-epa,"Newhouse, Hageman Demand Extension of Comment Period on Catastrophic Proposed EPA Rule",2023-06-23,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Western Caucus Member Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) led 12 Members of the Western Caucus in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan requesting a 120-day extension of the comment period on their proposed New Carbon Rule as well as a series of public hearings in areas significantly affected by the proposed regulations. “The EPA itself acknowledges the deep impacts this rulemaking would have on rural communities across America yet fails to provide these same communities with the opportunity to provide feedback on this proposed rule,” said Chairman Newhouse. “If the EPA is intent on reaching beyond its statutory authority and promulgating a rule which would crush domestic energy production and burden American families with ever-increasing energy prices, at the very least, EPA must extend their comment period to ensure the people’s concerns can be heard.” “The EPA’s new carbon rule is yet another attempt by the Biden administration to eliminate American clean coal, this time by targeting the coal power plants that produce the reliable, affordable energy America needs to flourish,” said Rep. Hageman. “The administration knows the disastrous consequences of this rule. They know the harm it will bring to rural America and the opposition it has generated. Instead of seeking out meaningful input from those adversely affected, they seek to ram the rule through with minimal public hearings and public comment periods. Americans deserve to have their voices heard, and the EPA’s token attempts at transparency fall well short of giving people a say in regulations that directly impact their lives.” Original cosigners include Reps. Carol D. Miller (WV-01), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Mike Bost (IL-12), Glenn ""GT"" Thompson (PA-15), Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), and Matt Rosendale (MT-02). Full text of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Administrator Regan: We write to express our deep concerns regarding the limited opportunities for public engagement in the rulemaking process for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New Carbon Rule, as published in the Federal Register last month. The proposal introduces new legal interpretations and presents sweeping claims about the future of technologies and infrastructure used in powering our electric grid. However, the drafted proposal appears to exceed the EPA's statutory limits under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act, as clearly articulated by the Supreme Court in West Virginia v. EPA. Even if the EPA were to possess the authority to impose the generation-shifting proposed, which it does not, the evidence relied upon by the Agency to justify its determinations of the ""best system of emission reduction"" is speculative and lacks substantiation. Despite the comprehensive nature of the proposal and the unprecedented legal and factual assertions presented therein, the EPA has provided only minimal opportunities for public input. As representatives of the coal industry and the communities it supports, we firmly believe that the voices of our constituents deserve to be heard and valued throughout the rulemaking process. We therefore strongly urge the EPA to extend the comment period by at least 120 days after August 8, 2023 to allow for the necessary legal, economic, technical, and grid analyses to be conducted. It is crucial to fully understand the potential legal and practical issues, assess the ongoing EPA power sector dockets, and heed the warning signs that inadequate consideration of these factors could result in irreversible and tragic consequences. While we are aware of EPA's extension of the original deadline by 15 days, we feel this is still inadequate as the rule covers 181 pages with 63 supporting documents. This is simply not enough time for the entities who will see their businesses harmed by this rule to fully analyze and respond to the EPA's proposal. Historically, previous rulemakings pertaining to the power sector under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act have included robust public participation and engagement. Multiple public hearings were held, and comment periods lasted for extended durations. For instance, the proposed Section l 11 ( d) rule in 2014 featured a comment period lasting l 65 days, and the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan in 2018 allowed for 192 days of public comment. Additionally, the implementation of the Affordable Clean Energy rule and the repeal of the Clean Power Plan included public hearings and listening sessions conducted in various locations across the nation, ensuring that diverse perspectives were heard and considered. We strongly believe that a similar approach should be adopted for the EPA's New Carbon Rule, with public hearings held in areas directly impacted by the proposed regulations. The Agency's decision to severely limit opportunities for public input, particularly in comparison to previous power sector rulemakings, is deeply concerning. The EPA's New Carbon Rule represents a substantial effort with far-reaching effects, and the EPA's own summary of the proposal acknowledges the significant direct costs and impacts involved. It is essential that the American people and the communities we represent are granted sufficient time and means to fully comprehend and assess the proposal's implications. A thorough and informed public discourse is crucial to ensure a balanced and well-founded decision-making process. Given the importance and complexity of the EPA's New Carbon Rule, we respectfully request your commitment to extend the comment period by at least 120 days after the August 8th deadline and to facilitate a series of public hearings in areas significantly affected by the proposed regulations. These measures will enable our constituents to engage meaningfully with the rulemaking process, contribute valuable insights, and help shape the final outcome. We kindly request your response to this matter no later than June 30, 2023, allowing us to address the concerns of the communities we represent effectively. We appreciate your attention to this critical issue and look forward to your prompt and thoughtful response. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-cardin-introduce-bill-to-protect-american-taxpayers/,"Barrasso, Cardin Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayers",2023-06-22,2023,2023-06,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the bipartisan Taxpayer Privacy and Notification Act (S. 2111) to give additional protection to taxpayers by providing more transparency from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Current law requires the IRS to notify taxpayers before contacting third parties – such as banks or employers – when investigating whether or not a person owes taxes, but does not require the IRS to disclose to taxpayers what specific information they are seeking. The Barrasso-Cardin legislation would require the IRS to disclose exactly what information it is seeking from third parties and give taxpayers 45 days to provide that information directly to the IRS themselves. “Wyoming taxpayers shouldn’t have to worry about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) soliciting personal financial information behind their backs without first having an opportunity to provide it themselves,” said Senator Barrasso. “By providing that opportunity, our bipartisan bill will safeguard the reputation of taxpayers and small business owners across the country. It will also force the IRS to be as transparent as possible when it comes to the privacy of hardworking Americans.” “Following the recommendation of the National Taxpayer Advocate, our bill provides taxpayers greater transparency and, most importantly, time to correct inadvertent errors or omissions in filings,” said Senator Cardin. “The IRS works to ensure taxpayers pay their fair share. Congress can provide appropriate tools that allow the IRS to operate efficiently while also protecting taxpayer rights.” Background: • This bill amends section 7602(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. • This bill would give taxpayers no less than 45 days (or more, if requested for reasonable cause) to respond with the requested information. • The current 45-day requirement for notification of third-party contact would be changed to 60 days. • The National Taxpayer Advocate has included this proposal in its 2023 Purple Book: Compilation of Legislative Recommendations to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights and Improve Administration as Legislative Recommendation #62. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:15:57Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-lummis-defend-second-amendment-rights-of-wyoming-citizens/,"Barrasso, Lummis Defend Second Amendment Rights of Wyoming Citizens",2023-06-22,2023,2023-06,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-Wyo.), voted to protect the Second Amendment rights of the people of Wyoming. The senators joined U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) and their Republican colleagues in voting for a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) of the Biden administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) pistol brace rule. “People across Wyoming responsibly use their Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms every day. President Biden wants to use this unconstitutional rule to turn law-abiding citizens and disabled firearm owners into criminals,” said Senator Barrasso. “We cannot allow this administration to impose the largest government gun registration and confiscation program in history. Senator Lummis and I will continue to fight against this policy and others that jeopardize the Second Amendment rights of the people of Wyoming and across the country.” “Stabilizing braces were designed and manufactured to assist disabled combat veterans in shooting larger pistols that were otherwise too difficult for a gun owner with a disability to use,” said Senator Lummis. “The Biden administration’s decision to criminalize law-abiding Wyoming gun owners for simply using a pistol brace tramples all over the Second Amendment. I voted to undo this clear violation of the Constitution.” The anti-Second Amendment ATF rule reclassifies pistols as short-barreled rifles if they have a stabilizing brace attachment. Many disabled veterans and other Americans rely on these braces to use their firearms. This rule would result in otherwise lawful gun owners facing up to 10 years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines if they fail to register pistols with stabilizing braces with the ATF. If they do not register their firearms, they would have to destroy it, surrender it to the ATF, or remove the brace in a way that it cannot be reattached. The Congressional Review Act can be used by Congress to overturn certain federal agency regulations and actions through a joint resolution of disapproval. If a CRA joint resolution of disapproval is approved by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, or if Congress successfully overrides a presidential veto, the rule at issue is invalidated. Background: Earlier this year, U.S. Senators Barrasso and Lummis joined their Republican colleagues in introducing a set of bills to safeguard Second Amendment rights: The SHORT Act, introduced by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), rolls back a new ATF rule barring Americans with disabilities from using pistol braces to exercise their Second Amendment rights. The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act introduced by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), would allow law-abiding gun owners with concealed carry permits in their own states to continue to lawfully carry their weapons in other states with concealed carry laws. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-congress-not-federal-bureaucrats-are-legislators,"Hageman: Congress, Not Federal Bureaucrats, are the Legislators",2023-06-15,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted in favor of H.R. 288, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA) – a bill that she cosponsored. The bill would require courts to apply de novo review to all questions of law, including agencies’ interpretations of statutes and rules. In addition, an amendment sponsored by Rep. Hageman was included in the final passage of H.R. 288 which would include interpretive rules, general statements of policy, and all other agency guidance as subject to the same requirements as statutes and rules. Rep. Hageman stated, “SOPRA addresses the obvious – that under our Constitution, courts are supposed to interpret the law. This legislation would override ill-advised Supreme Court precedents such as Chevron, USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., that require courts to defer to federal agency’s interpretations of statutes and rules so long as they are “reasonable” – even if they are incorrect. SOPRA will end improper judicial deference that gives agencies great ability to pass rules that carry the force of law and put a thumb on the scale in favor of the administration state and against the American people. “SOPRA will also help to promote the electoral accountability of policymakers by ensuring that it is the policies of Congress – not those of unelected bureaucrats – that govern the American people.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:15:57Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-bill-expands-access-to-broadband-in-national-parks/,Barrasso Bill Expands Access to Broadband in National Parks,2023-06-15,2023,2023-06,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), chair of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, introduced legislation to increase broadband and cellular service at U.S. National Parks. The Connect Our Parks Act will direct each National Park to assess where broadband service is needed and develop a plan to increase access to internet and cellular service. Increased cellular access inside our Parks is a crucial component of public safety. Further, broadband access has been identified as a barrier to hiring and retaining qualified employees for the National Park Service, a current crisis within the agency. “Wyoming is home to the most incredible national parks in the country,” said Senator Barrasso. “Our national parks host millions of visitors and employees every year. We want to make sure everyone in the park has access to life-saving emergency services. The Connect Our Parks Act will provide Park Rangers, employees, and visitors with high-speed, reliable broadband to keep our parks safe and accessible at all times.” “America’s National Parks provide great opportunities to enjoy nature, but when emergencies happen, visitors should have modern connections to receive help,” said Senator King, chair of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee. “The Connect Our Parks Act is a commonsense effort to improve access to emergency services, assist Park Rangers responding to crises, and expand growing digital services like park navigation. I appreciate Senator Barrasso’s leadership on this issue and look forward to our continued partnership to improve America’s great outdoors.” Cosponsors of this bill include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.). This Connect Our Parks Act specifically: Directs each of the National Parks to assess where service, both internet service and cellular service, is lacking within the park. For broadband, areas of study should include housing, administrative facilities and related structures, and campgrounds. For cellular service, areas should be identified that would increase the public’s access to emergency services and would increase the communications capabilities of Park Rangers. Requires each park to develop a plan to increase broadband and cellular service based on the results of the assessment. Requires the plan to provide minimal disruptions to viewsheds, land, and wildlife. Requires each park to utilize public-private partnerships to install and provide the telecommunications service. Requires parks to consult with relevant stakeholders, plan in a technology-neutral way, and provide a minimum internet service speed of 100/20 Mbps. Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:15:57Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-keep-government-out-your-kitchen,Hageman Votes to Keep the Government Out of Your Kitchen,2023-06-14,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted in favor of H.R. 1640, the Save our Gas Stoves Act. The legislation would stop the Department of Energy from dictating the type of stove or oven that Americans are allowed to cook with in their homes. Representative Hageman stated, “It is the height of insanity that Congress must pass legislation to keep unelected agency bureaucrats from cutting off the gas to our stoves – which would surely be followed by cutting off gas to our homes completely. H.R. 1640 will protect our right to make dinner for our families without big government forcing their cooking subpar mandates on the American Public. This bill, and H.R. 1615 – the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which I voted in favor of yesterday, will stop the Biden administration from intentionally increasing our cost of living higher and prevent this asinine government overreach from taking away even more of our freedoms.” Facts about gas stoves: Nearly 187 million Americans use natural gas due to its reliability and affordability. Natural gas stoves are currently the preferred cooktop appliance of nearly 40% of American households. The de facto ban on gas cooking appliances would cause Americans to spend an extra 23 hours a year waiting for water to boil. Homes with natural gas appliances save up to $1,068 per year compared to all-electric homes. Homes with natural gas appliances emit 22% less CO2 than all-electric homes. More than one new residential customer signs up for natural gas service every minute and approximately 80 businesses begin new natural gas service every day. Natural gas is 3.4 times more affordable than electricity and significantly more affordable than several other residential energy sources for the same amount of energy delivered. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:15:57Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-protect-your-2nd-amendment-rights,Hageman Votes to Protect Your 2nd Amendment Rights,2023-06-13,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted to overturn the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule classifying all firearms with barrels under 16-inches and an attached stabilizing, or “pistol” brace, as short-barreled rifles (SBR). “This latest unconstitutional rule from the ATF is a blatant attempt to take away our 2nd Amendment rights and strip away the ability to defend ourselves”, said Hageman. “Should this rule be implemented, the ATF would instantaneously transform millions of law-abiding citizens into potential criminals, threatening their freedom, property, and lives in the process. “While Joe Biden and liberal democrats despise it, the 2nd Amendment is vital to the protection of individual citizens and the preservation of our nation; legitimate government originates from the consent of the governed, and as such citizens must be vigilant and equipped in the fight against tyranny. Our Founding Fathers would be enraged at the attempts of our government to circumvent the fundamental law preserving our government and constitution. “I stand in full support of H.J. Res. 44, which prevents unconstitutional and dangerous overreach by unelected bureaucrats. We cannot preserve our representative government or claim to be a free people if we do not preserve our right to protect ourselves from the ever-present threat of tyranny.” Background: • Under the Gun Control Act of 1968, an SBR is defined as a “rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16- inches in length”. SBRs must be registered with the ATF for $200 in order to be possessed legally. • Per the ATF’s compliance guide for this rule, the compliance options for owners of newly declared SBRs must perform one of the following to comply with ATF rules: 1) destroy the firearm; 2) surrender the firearm to the ATF; 3) pay $200 to register the firearm with the ATF; 4) permanently remove the stabilizing brace; or 5) remove the short barrel and attach a barrel of 16-inches or longer. • Individuals who fail to comply with the ATF’s new ruling can face up to 10 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 in fines, or both (26 U.S.C. 5861(d), 5871). ### Contact: Chris Berardi, Sr. Advisor/Communications Director",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:15:57Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-leads-effort-to-lower-prices-at-the-pump/,Barrasso Leads Effort to Lower Prices at the Pump,2023-06-13,2023,2023-06,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $10.5 billion “Superfund Tax” on American energy production. The bicameral Pay Less at the Pump Act (S. 1942) will repeal the “Superfund Tax” on crude oil and imported petroleum products that was reinstated in the Democrats’ reckless tax and spend bill. This tax leads to higher prices for families and businesses. Upon reinstatement of the long-expired tax, the tax was raised from its original 9.7 cents per barrel to a new rate of 16.4 cents per barrel. Additionally, the tax was indexed to inflation, meaning higher tax burdens in future years. “Hardworking families in Wyoming are paying the price for the Democrats’ war on American energy. Across the country, Americans are feeling the pain every time they go to fill up their gas tanks,” said Senator Barrasso. “Reckless and out-of-touch taxes like this make already skyrocketing energy costs even higher, at a time when Americans can least afford it. We must repeal this tax and put forward proposals that unleash American energy and lower costs for Wyoming families.” Cosponsors of this legislation include U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and John Hoeven (R-N.D.). U.S. Congressman Mike Carey (R-Ohio) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill has received support from the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, and the American Petroleum Institute. “Wyoming producers already face some of the highest tax rates in the country. Further increasing the tax burden on Wyoming producers hurts businesses from the well pad to main streets across the state. We appreciate Senator Barrasso’s work to repeal this misguided policy and bring common sense solutions to reduce energy costs.” – Pete Obermueller, President of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming “Any measures government can take in this inflationary environment to eliminate unnecessary taxes that needlessly raise the cost of manufacturing gasoline and diesel in the United States should be pursued. We appreciate the leadership of Senator Barrasso in elevating this matter and prioritizing affordable, competitive American energy and manufacturing. We hope this legislation and its companion bill in the House receive swift consideration and passage.” – Aaron Ringel, Vice President Government Relations, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers “Increasing taxes on American energy places additional burdens on the U.S. natural gas and oil industry’s ability to meet growing global energy demand. We welcome Sen. Barrasso’s efforts to repeal this ill-conceived policy and instead focus on legislation that will foster investment in affordable and reliable American energy.” – Amanda Eversole, Executive Vice President & Chief Advocacy Officer, American Petroleum Institute Full text of the legislation can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:15:57Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/harriet-hageman-announces-7th-series-town-hall-meetings,Harriet Hageman Announces 7th Series of Town Hall Meetings,2023-06-08,2023,2023-06,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Harriet Hageman announced five town halls being held on June 28-30, bringing her total number of town halls held to 23. “I promised to host a town hall in every county, every year, and will have fulfilled that promise in half that time. After over three weeks in legislative session, I am excited to come back home and update Wyomingites on what we have done and the votes we have taken. Under Republican leadership we have held hundreds of committee hearings in addition to passing consequential bills. As always, I welcome ideas and feedback from all our town hall attendees and look forward to answering their questions.” said Hageman. The town halls will be held at the following times and locations: Wednesday, June 28 Carbon County Town Hall: 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Platte Valley Community Center, 210 W Elm Ave, Saratoga Thursday, June 29 Platte County Town Hall: 10:00am – 11:00am, Platte County Library, 904 9th St, Wheatland Goshen County Town Hall: 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Goshen County Fairgrounds Brand Room, 4740 US HWY 26/85, Torrington Friday, June 30 Niobrara County Town Hall: 4:00pm – 5:00pm, Niobrara County Fairgrounds, 4080 US-20, Lusk Converse County Town Hall: 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Eastern WY College, 800 S. Wind River Dr, Douglas Contact: Chris Berardi, Senior Advisor/Communications Director",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-08T00:08:25Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-rosen-barrasso-baldwin-fischer-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-expand-access-to-palliative-care-improve-quality-of-life/,"Rosen, Barrasso, Baldwin, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Palliative Care & Improve Quality of Life",2023-06-08,2023,2023-06,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Barrasso (R-WY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Deb Fischer (R-NE), co-chairs and co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus, introduced the Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act to provide comprehensive palliative care services much earlier in the course of illness, helping improve both the quality of care for patients and their families and the outcomes of treatment. This bipartisan bill would create a demonstration project within Medicare to allow palliative care to be covered concurrently with curative treatment for patients with serious illness or injury. “Having stepped away from my career to care for my parents and in-laws as they aged, I am aware of the challenges that caretakers and patients face when trying to access palliative care services,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m introducing bipartisan legislation with my colleagues to help ensure patients are provided comprehensive palliative and health care services much earlier in the course of their illness. As a co-founder of the Senate’s Comprehensive Care Caucus, I’ll always find ways to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.” “As a doctor, I have seen firsthand how important palliative care is for the comfort of patients and their families,” said Senator Barrasso. “Making sure patients have access to this care as soon as possible is critical to their quality of life. Our bipartisan bill ensures patients who need this care in Wyoming and across the country continue to receive the highest quality of care they deserve.” “Having served as the primary caregiver for my grandmother as she got older, this issue is personal to me,” said Senator Baldwin. “Every American should be able to rest easy knowing that their loved ones are getting the high-quality care they need at a price they can afford. I’m proud to work with my Democratic and Republican colleagues to grow and sustain our palliative and hospice care workforce and in turn, improve the quality of life for the growing number of patients who need treatment for serious illnesses or end-of-life care.” “Palliative care is a service that many families are using to improve quality of life and outcomes for their loved ones,” said Senator Fischer. “Our legislation would ensure more of the public has affordable access to this vital care option sooner in their health care journey. I’m proud of the work our bipartisan caucus continues to do, and look forward to continuing to advocate for the needs of patients and their families.” “There are many benefits in allowing patients to seek palliative support through early referrals. Our hospice and community-based palliative care providers are uniquely positioned to deliver this model of care. Their long standing expertise in advance care planning, pain and symptom management, interdisciplinary care and more, make these organizations ideal entities to deliver a model of care in support of people and families dealing with serious illness at home,” said Ben Marcantonio, COO and Interim CEO of National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. “Thank you to the Comprehensive Care Caucus for the bi-partisan support in prioritizing this critical service and introducing the Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act.” “We continue to applaud the work of our allies in the U.S. Senate, particularly Senators Rosen, Barrasso, Baldwin and Fischer, who are again pushing for better approaches to provide more community-based palliative care, including assessment, care coordination, the use of team models, and advance care planning,” said John Broyles, CEO of the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC). “Their bill, the Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act, is another example of the leadership they have shown in assisting individuals with serious illness and their family caregivers, and in tackling the challenges of providing higher quality care that will produce savings from reduced emergency room visits and hospitalizations.” Senator Rosen, as co-chair and co-founder of the Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus, has been leading the way on efforts to improve access to palliative care services. Senator Rosen previously led a bipartisan letter with her colleagues urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to support concurrent palliative and curative treatment for beneficiaries with serious illness or injury. Senator Rosen also introduced the bipartisan Provider Training in Palliative Care Act to update the National Health Service Corps program to include palliative care medicine as an eligible primary care service. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:15:57Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-senate-vote-to-raise-the-debt-ceiling/,Barrasso Statement on Senate Vote to Raise the Debt Ceiling,2023-06-01,2023,2023-06,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement after voting against legislation that would raise the debt ceiling without meaningful spending reforms: “Since January, I have been clear that any legislation to raise the debt ceiling must make substantive changes to how this country spends money in the future. This bill falls short. “This legislation is an important first step away from the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda. It cuts funding for new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents, claws back billions in unspent COVID funds, and adds work requirements for welfare programs. “It does not do enough to match the seriousness of the moment and the dangerous debt crisis our country is facing. “This is a missed opportunity to get government growth under control and put our nation on a sustainable fiscal path. Much more needs to be done if we’re serious about tackling the debt and beating back inflation.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:15:57Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-no-bill-fails-reduce-national-debt,Hageman Votes NO on Bill That Fails to Reduce the National Debt,2023-05-31,2023,2023-05,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted against H.R. 3746, a bill that would raise the debt ceiling by an unspecified amount and establish the FY 2023 appropriations, so called “Inflation Reduction Act”, and COVID era emergency bills passed by Biden/Pelosi/Schumer as the baseline for future government spending. Rep. Hageman stated, “I appreciate the hard work of Speaker McCarthy and the other members to reach an agreement on this bill, and I support several of the components included in it. Clawing back unused COVID funds, adding rules to ensure an appropriations process that avoids omnibus (code for out-of-control spending) bills, restarting student loan repayments, and providing for the first actual reduction in spending by Congress in decades are all steps in the right direction. “Where this bill falls short, and why I did not vote in favor of it, comes down to two key issues. First, I do not accept the current level of spending as a baseline for future spending. The spending caps established in H.R. 3746 are based upon recent appropriations and legislation, which have been greatly inflated over the past few years – in fact, 40% of all national debt was incurred while Nancy Pelosi was Speaker of the House. Second, I have been steadfast in my mission to rein in the administrative state, take power out of Washington, and return it to the people. H.R. 3746 provides more deference to agency bureaucrats to make new rules, with the cost of those rules placed on the backs of private businesses and individuals. “When I ran for Congress, I made a promise to listen to the concerns of Wyomingites and be their voice in the House of Representatives. In the eighteen town halls I have held since January, and at the many community events I have attended, spending and government overreach by bureaucrats in Washington are the biggest issues mentioned. Just this week, I received hundreds of calls and emails from constituents on this specific bill – and an overwhelming 95% have urged me to vote no. “The legislation fails to significantly reduce our national debt and does not do enough to rein in the administrative state. We have very few opportunities and little time to gain control of the unsustainable debt facing our nation – it is imperative that raising the debt ceiling be coupled with more aggressive spending cuts and regulatory reform. I look forward to working with the Speaker and my fellow House Republicans to achieve deeper cuts and greater reforms through the appropriations process and with other legislation throughout the rest of the 118thCongress.” Summary of key concerns with H.R. 3746: Establishes FY 2023 as baseline budget – this fails to revert spending to pre-COVID levels. Suspends the debt ceiling until 2025, enabling Biden and a divided Congress to generate an untold amount in new federal debt. Waivable provisions in the bill would only reduce spending against the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) baseline by $1.5 trillion over ten years. Omits the REINS Act, which was a major reform to the regulatory process and was included in H.R. 2811 - the Limit, Save, Grow Act. Contact: Chris Berardi, Senior Advisor/Communications Director",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:55:44Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/hageman-votes-increase-penalties-fentanyl-sale-and-use,Hageman Votes to Increase Penalties for Fentanyl Sale and Use,2023-05-25,2023,2023-05,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman voted in favor of H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act. The legislation would permanently place fentanyl-related substances (FRS) into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Rep. Hageman stated, “In Wyoming and throughout America there is a pandemic of Fentanyl use. In 2022 alone, drug deaths nationwide reached a record 109,680 – it is a crisis greatly exacerbated by the open border policies of the Biden administration. “The HALT Fentanyl Act would permanently reclassify the drug as a Schedule 1 substance, placing it in the same category as LSD and Heroin. The legislation would also supply law enforcement with the tools needed to keep these dangerous drugs off our streets, and support research efforts to understand the effects of FRS on people's health. “We must do everything possible to provide help to our communities that are suffering from record high drug trafficking occurring due to President Biden’s abject failure to keep America safe from the drug cartels freely operating along our southern border.” Contact: Chris Berardi, Senior Advisor/Communications Director",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:55:44Z https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-supreme-court-ruling-sackett-v-epa-great-day-wyoming,Statement on Supreme Court Ruling: Sackett v. EPA – A Great Day for Wyoming,2023-05-25,2023,2023-05,Republican,House,WY,Harriet M. Hageman,H001096,hageman.house.gov,hageman,https://hageman.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, DC – Today, the Supreme Court released its much-anticipated opinion in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. (To watch Rep. Hageman discuss today’s decision, click here) Congresswoman Harriet Hageman stated, “Today is a great day for Wyoming, a great day for private property rights, and a great day for farmers and ranchers. It is, however, a sad day for unelected bureaucrats who think they should be able to dictate how we use our land and water. “In the case of Sackett v. EPA, the Supreme Court finally clarified that the term ‘navigable’ means what it says and says what it means. The EPA only has jurisdiction over navigable waters of the United States, not non-navigable wetlands, drainage ditches, and small ponds on private property. “The feds had clearly exceeded their authority under WOTUS and had expanded on the original law by redefining what is a “navigable body of water,” rescinding changes made to WOTUS under the Trump administration, and increasing regulation of waters that would not be navigable under any circumstances. These new and punitive regulations were a de facto taking of private property. “Liberty, freedom, and the rule of law were vindicated by today’s court opinion” Excerpt from the SCOTUS opinion: In writing the majority opinion, Justice Alito states, “The CWA’s use of “waters” refers only to “geographic[al] features that are described in ordinary parlance as ‘streams, oceans, rivers, and lakes’ ” and to adjacent wetlands that are “indistinguishable” from those bodies of water due to a continuous surface connection. To assert jurisdiction over an adjacent wetland under the CWA, a party must establish “first, that the adjacent [body of water constitutes] . . . ‘water[s] of the United States’ (i.e., a relatively permanent body of water connected to traditional interstate navigable waters); and second, that the wetland has a continuous surface connection with that water, making it difficult to determine where the ‘water’ ends and the ‘wetland’ begins.” Contact: Chris Berardi, Senior Advisor/Communications Director",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T23:55:44Z https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom-news-releases-barrasso-statement-on-supreme-courts-ruling-in-sackett-v-epa/,Barrasso Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling in Sackett v. EPA,2023-05-25,2023,2023-05,Republican,Senate,WY,John Barrasso,B001261,www.barrasso.senate.gov,barrasso,https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/newsroom/news-releases/,scraper,"CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The ruling narrowed the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal government in regulating “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. “The Supreme Court ruled once again to rein in an out-of-control Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Court confirmed what we’ve been saying for years. EPA’s overreach in defining the ‘waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) to include any piece of land it wants to regulate is unconstitutional. This ruling is a big win in our fight to stop federal overreach and protect Americans’ private property rights.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:07:47Z