“The only way Americans can take the President’s call for more energy production seriously is if he and the Democratic Leadership abandon their fixation on raising taxes on producing American energy. That’s the first step in helping relieve pain at the pu Click here to watch the speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John … Read more
Lawmaker now ranks 2nd among GOP on Senate Energy Committee WASHINGTON, DC –U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) has gained seniority on a critical committee that oversees Wyoming energy and public lands. Barrasso is now the second highest ranking Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “Wyoming has been represented on the Senate Energy … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC –Today, at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke in favor of two important carbon sequestration bills: the Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act (S. 757) and the DOE Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (S. 699). Both bills were recently re-introduced by Barrasso … Read more
Senators introduce legislation that breaks down barriers to alternative fuel sources. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to ease the pain at the pump and decrease our dependence on foreign oil. The American Alternative Fuels Act (S. 937) breaks down the barriers to alternative fuels—including … Read more
“This EPA is fixated on eliminating every conceivable environmental risk – no matter how small or minor the risk and regardless of how expensive or pointless the solution.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) addressed the American Action Forum regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) original mission versus its current agenda to … Read more
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Cynthia Lummis, all R-Wyo., encourage residents who care about public access and recreation in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks to let their voices be heard on how the park should be managed. The National Park Service is ready for public review and … Read more
Hatch bill puts states back in control of their budgets by repealing costly Medicaid MOE requirements *Click here to watch a video of Sen. Barrasso and Sen. Hatch’s remarks.A majority of states continue to call on Washington to repeal and replace the President’s health care law. Facing budget shortfalls, states cannot afford to implement Obamacare’s … Read more
“A jobs plan that is one that focuses fundamentally on the things that will get government off the back of the American people and let the American people get back to work.” WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate in support of the Senate Republican … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the successful American operation in Pakistan that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden: “The death of Osama bin Laden is welcome news to all Americans. Thanks to the courageous work of our men and women in uniform, justice has … Read more
“The President’s EPA continues to enact an agenda based on control instead of common sense.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senate Western Caucus Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new guidance regarding the definition of waters of the United States: “Americans are sick and tired of Washington overreaching … Read more
