John Barrasso

Russia trade bill protects new markets for Wyoming exports

Washington, D.C. – Soda ash, oil field equipment, and beef are just a few of the Wyoming products that will be able to fairly compete in Russian markets, said U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., who voted in favor of H.R. 6156, the Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) bill today. The … Read more

Western Caucuses Release “Red Tape Rush” Report

Report Calls for Congressional Action to Cut Red Tape and Stop Agency Overreach Click here to read report. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senate Western Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY) and Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Stevan Pearce (R-NM), released a new report entitled: “Red Tape Rush: Congressional Action Needed to Cut Red Tape and Stop Agency … Read more

Wyoming delegation statements on Casper College attack

Washington, D.C. – Wyoming’s congressional delegation issued the following statements today concerning the attack at Casper College. “Any loss of life is tragic, especially when it hits so close to home for so many of us,” said Senator Mike Enzi. “What took place today is a reminder to always look out for one another in … Read more

Barrasso Amendment Keeps Bells of Balangiga in Wyoming

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) successfully included an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that requires Congressional authorization to move war memorials overseas.  Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) co-sponsored the amendment. Barrasso’s amendment would prohibit moving the Bells of Balangiga from F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY to … Read more

Barrasso, Enzi ICBM Amendment Protects National Security

Maintains ICBM force and preserves silos as a reserve force. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi, both R-Wyo., successfully included an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that urges the Administration to retain the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) leg of our nation’s nuclear triad. The bipartisan amendment, which … Read more

Barrasso Introduces Amendment to Discourage Palestinian Authority From Seeking U.N. Status Change

Amendment requires the reduction of U.S. financial assistance to the U.N., the Palestinian Authority, and those countries who vote in favor of the status change at the U.N. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to discourage the Palestinian Authority (PA) from seeking … Read more

Democrats’ Power Grab Threatens Senate Balance

“If Senate Democrats succeed now, they will destroy, for temporary political gain, any hope of achieving a truly balanced solution to the challenges that we face as a nation.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate about Majority … Read more

Barrasso: EPA Ruling Will Increase Food Costs for Americans

Without RFS Waiver, Americans Will Continue to Face Higher Food Prices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke out against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to deny petitions by a bipartisan group of Governors requesting a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “The EPA has once again issued a decision … Read more

Barrasso Wins Reelection to Serve as Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after he was reelected to serve as Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee:  “I am grateful that my colleagues have given me the opportunity to continue to serve as Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.  Decisions we make in Washington … Read more