John Barrasso

Barrasso: People in Wyoming Speak Out Against Obamacare

Senator shares personal accounts from people in Wyoming who are losing their coverage and seeing their health care costs skyrocket thanks to Obamacare. Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) shared personal stories from folks in Wyoming who are losing their health coverage and seeing their … Read more

Barrasso: Administrative “Fix” is a Political Band-Aid – Not a Permanent Cure for Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s administrative “fix” for the millions of Americans who have lost their insurance coverage because of his health care law: “The President’s decision is a political Band-Aid – not a permanent cure for millions of Americans who are losing their … Read more

Barrasso on Obamacare Enrollment: Americans Came, Saw, Didn’t Buy

“So far the Obamacare exchanges have only succeeded at crashing people’s computers or lightening their wallets. And to make matters worse, for every one person who has selected an Obamacare plan either from state or the federal exchanges, 40 people have.. Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John … Read more

Barrasso & Western Lawmakers Call on DOE to Open Access to Asian LNG Markets

Bipartisan, bicameral group expresses support for Jordan Cove which would allow Rocky Mountain natural gas to reach international LNG customers. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and 11 other lawmakers from Wyoming, Utah and Colorado called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to support liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities on the … Read more

Barrasso Speaks Out Against FERC Chairman’s Conflict of Interest

Senator calls on FERC Chairman to explain how he can continue to weigh in on issues that affect his future employer’s clients. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) criticized Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Jon Wellinghoff’s decision to remain at FERC after announcing he will take a job at … Read more

Barrasso: Obama Officials Should Stop Blaming Americans for Obamacare Failures

“And I would say to the President of the United States, it’s time to call off your surrogates and quit blaming the people that have been damaged and harmed by your health care law.” WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following remarks at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: “As … Read more

Barrasso: Under Obamacare Many Americans Lose Coverage, Doctor

“Real people, who are facing real health care problems, are being hurt because of this Administration’s failed health care law. Because of this law, millions of people are getting letters saying that their insurance has been cancelled.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke about … Read more

Senators: EPA’s Carbon Listening Tour Bypasses Coal Country

Senators call on EPA to actually visit the areas that will be most impacted by new carbon cap regulations on existing coal fired power plants. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) recently led a group of Senators in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy criticizing the EPA’s decision to … Read more

Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Private Water Rights

Bill upholds state water law and prevents the federal government from requiring the transfer of privately held water rights as a condition for land use permits. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi both (R-WY) introduced legislation to prevent federal agencies from requiring privately held water rights be turned over to … Read more

Barrasso-Tipton Bill Protects Private Water Rights

Bill upholds state water law and prevents the federal government from requiring the transfer of privately held water rights as a condition for land use permits. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced legislation to prevent federal agencies from requiring privately held water rights be turned over to the federal government. “Once … Read more