WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) responded to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule regarding new power plants: “It’s absolutely unbelievable that on the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty, the EPA has just announced another regulation that will increase poverty in coal country. Less than one day after President … Read more
“So it’s not just the website but there are higher premiums, canceled coverage, can’t keep your doctor, fraud and identity theft, higher co-pays, higher deductibles…we’ve also seen even more problems surface already this year.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) highlighted the latest problems caused … Read more
Washington, D.C.– The Senate passed a bill this week that would help parents of internationally adopted children correct errors on their child’s birth certificate. U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., joined 11 other senators in cosponsoring the Accuracy for Adoptees Act lead by Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. The bill would require the … Read more
Washington D.C.— U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Mike Johanns, R-Neb., and 40 other senators from both sides of the aisle, requested the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to immediately stop its unlawful regulation of family farms. “OSHA is creating an artificial distinction in an apparent effort to circumvent … Read more
Senators point out that Obama rejected the Republican idea of catastrophic coverage at the 2010 White House health care summit WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 – The senior Republican on the Senate health committee and the chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee released the following statements in response to the Obama administration’s announcement that it would … Read more
Barrasso outlines new legislation that would require Obama Administration to open Obamacare enrollment and disclose premium increases to Americans before 2014 election Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke about how the White House continues to try to do anything to hide the cost of … Read more
Legislation would require Obama administration to open enrollment prior to election as originally planned, disclose premium increase and cost-sharing information to American families beforehand WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 – Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) today introduced legislation that would reverse the Obama administration’s recent decision to delay next year’s Obamacare … Read more
“It’s imperative that this Committee makes it clear that the lower threshold for confirmation does not mean a lower standard for nominees and that the President cannot ignore the requirements of the Federal law.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks. WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following opening statement at … Read more
“But make no mistake, the EPA cannot fix the Renewable Fuel Standards. Congress must weigh in—and repeal this broken program once and for all.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s hearing remarks. WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) called for the repeal of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) at a Senate Environment and … Read more
Bipartisan Bill Requires Interior Department to release report every 2 years detailing specific repairs and rehabilitation needs at Bureau of Reclamation facilities. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Water and Power Subcommittee Chairman Brian Schatz (D-HI), introduced bipartisan legislation to help improve aging water delivery systems … Read more
