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| https://www.enzi.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/the-enzi-insider?ContentRecord_id=6575f69d-0d97-43fb-aec7-63f5f69b0a1c | The Enzi Insider September | 2014-10-03 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | WY | Michael Enzi | E000285 | www.enzi.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation Enzi sponsored or cosponsored: Small Airport Regulation Relief Act – would ensure that smaller airports can continue to receive FAA Airport Improvement Program funds for important safety enhancements, efficiency improvements, facility upgrades and other air service infrastructure projects. The Small Airport Regulation Relief Act, S. 2848, was introduced by Senator Mike Enzi. Stopping Automatic Re-enrollment of Beneficiaries for Health Insurance Exchange Plans with Increased Costs - would put a hold on automatic reenrollment for more costly exchange plans from 2014 to 2015, ensuring that adequate information is available for enrollees about their options and health insurance costs. The Health Care Consumer Choices Preservation Act, S. 2801, was introduced by Senator Mike Enzi. Reduce Influx of Alien Minors Crossing Border– would reduce the influx of unaccompanied alien minors crossing the southern border. S. 2743. The Protecting Children and America’s Homeland Act was introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). National Labor Relations Reform Act – would reform the National Labor Relations Board by ending partisan advocacy, rein in the general counsel and encourage timely decision-making. The National Labor Relations Reform Act, S. 2814, is led by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Passed the National Bison Day Resolution – on September 17th the Senate passed S.Res 543, which designates November 1, 2014 as National Bison Day. The measure was introduced by Senator Mike Enzi. National Character Counts Week Resolution – would designate the week of October 19, 2014 as “National Character Counts Week.” The resolution calls the nation's attention to the benefits of good character and character education, with the hope that children across the nation will participate in character building activities in their schools. S. Res 272 is led by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Small Business Saturday Resolution – would designate November 29, 2014 as Small Business Saturday. Resolution was led by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Jim Risch (R-ID). National Save for Retirement Week Resolution – would express support for the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week (week of October 19, 2014), including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy. S.Res 222 is cosponsored with Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-MD). Congressional Letters Enzi signed: Comment Period Extension for Power Plant Rule – asked Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy to extend the comment period on the greenhouse gas performance standards for existing power plants for at least 60 days. Letter was led by Senators Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Deb Fischer (R-NE). Requesting Information on the Disciplinary Actions Taken Against VA Employees - requested the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) office of the inspector general to release the reports that led to the disciplinary actions against employees at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center and the VISN 19-VA Rocky Mountain Network. Letter was cosigned by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). Designating Russian Separatist Groups in Ukraine as Terrorists - requested President Obama to designate separatist groups in Ukraine suspected of shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 as foreign terrorist organizations. Requested a Plan on ISIS fighters Holding US Passports - requested the Administration provide a plan and additional information on ISIS fighters holding U.S. passports or visas. Letter led by Senator John Thune (R-SD) and Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) to Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. Concern with Compliance for Educational Disability Programs - expressed concern and requested information about the U.S. Department of Education’s recent decision to base determination of a state’s compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in part on the performance and participation rate of students with disabilities on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Letter was led by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and sent to the U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Supporting Flexibility in Programs of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly - endorsed flexibility in site and program function for the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to allow them to be more efficient and reach more of their target population, many of whom are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Letter was led by Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner. Voicing Concern about Cuts to Physician Reimbursement for Cancer Treatment – highlighted concerns about a proposed change in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) policy regarding how specialized radiation oncology vault systems are accounted for in provider reimbursement. Letter was led by Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) to CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner. Supporting Community Health Centers - expressed support of continued funding for the Community Health Centers to the leaders of both parties in the Senate, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Letter was led by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Requested FCC Attention to Rural Broadband Needs – requested the Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) consider lengthening the time to implement new broadband speeds since the FCC changed the order from 4 Mbps to 10 Mbps, but did not extend the timeframe for this increase above the original five years. Also requested the FCC carefully reassess and target their maps to accurately show serviced areas during the Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II implementation, a program to expand broadband to rural areas. Letter was led by Wyoming’s U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis. Advocating Last In First Out Inventory Accounting Method – advocated for preserving the Last In First Out (LIFO) inventory accounting method, a way in which a taxpayer with inventory may determine the value of his inventory and his cost of goods sold for tax purposes. Letter was led by Senator Mike Enzi and Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew. Call Completion Letter to FCC – urged the Federal Communication Commissions to complete its work on an order it approved unanimously in October 2013 to address and better identify call completion problems. The commission solicited comments and feedback on the order, but has not followed through to complete the process since the comment period ended. Letter was led by Senator Mike Enzi. Recognizing Art Everywhere US – letter to colleagues to bring attention to a unique national art show in August called Art Everywhere US. Included in the exhibit was a piece titled “Green River Cliffs, Wyoming” by Thomas Moran. Other Legislatives Activities: Floor Speech on Penny Plan and Biennial Budgeting - delivered a floor statement on the need to pass legislation providing for the Penny Plan and biennial budgeting. Floor Statement Recognizing the 47th Anniversary a Portable Classroom Program – submitted for the record a floor speech recognizing Dr. John Arnold and the 47th anniversary of Project Portable Practical Educational Preparation, a program that teaches English and basic education from portable arenas, such as buses. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |