John Barrasso

Bipartisan Barrasso Bill Saves Construction Jobs

Introduces Bill to Protect Cement and Construction Industry Jobs by Rolling Back EPA’s Cement MACT rule. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) joined Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO), Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) in introducing bipartisan legislation to protect cement and construction industry jobs across America.  The Cement Sector Regulatory Relief … Read more

BARRASSO, GRAHAM INTRODUCE LEGISLATION ALLOWING STATES TO ‘OPT-OUT’ OF MEDICAID EXPANSION UNDER OBAMACARE

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) today introduced the Medicaid Flexibility for States Act to allow states to ‘Opt-Out’ of Obamacare’s costly expansion of Medicaid.  Barrasso and Graham noted Medicaid in its current form is crushing the states financially.  The expansion called for under Obamacare will exacerbate the problem. … Read more

Barrasso Announces Decision to Run for Chairman of Senate Republican Policy Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) announced that he will run for Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee:  “Today, I will seek the support of our Republican colleagues to serve them as Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.  “Working with my colleagues, we have fought back against the onslaught of … Read more

Barrasso Statement on Alexander Resignation as Conference Chairman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding Senator Lamar Alexander’s (R-Tenn.) decision to resign as Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference in January 2012: “Senator Alexander has done an exceptional job as Chairman of our conference.  His vast public service experience and thoughtful leadership has enabled us to … Read more

Laundry List of Obamacare Glitches Continues to Grow

Click here to watch the speech. Over a year ago and a half ago, President Obama’s health care plan was written in Washington behind closed doors.  Each day, Americans regularly discover more glitches in the President’s health care law.  Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke about two of the law’s major flaws: • Americans may … Read more

Barrasso Statement on Malcolm Wallop

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding the death of former U.S. Senator Malcolm Wallop (R-Wyo.): “Today, Wyoming and America lost an extraordinary man.  U.S. Senator Malcolm Wallop was a dedicated public servant and a great legislator.  “He leaves a proud legacy of a Wyoming Senator who solved … Read more

Barrasso: Washington Must Consider Costs of Regulations

Calls for White House to Support “Employment Impact Act” Click here to watch the speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate in favor of his bill, “The Employment Impact Act” (S. 1219).  This bill would require all federal agencies to complete a “Jobs Impact … Read more

Barrasso: Western Caucus Ideas Will Put Americans Back to Work

“What the American people want is a plan, a plan that will yield results. They want leadership, and they have rejected the President’s insistence that the only way forward is through more spending.” Click here to watch the speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. … Read more

Western Caucus Releases “Jobs Frontier” Report

Legislative solutions to cut red tape, develop American energy, protect and create jobs. Click here to read report. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senate Western Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Steve Pearce (R-NM), and members of the Senate and House Western Caucuses released the “Jobs Frontier” report.  This pro growth plan will … Read more