John Barrasso

Barrasso, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Development of Life-Saving Cures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier to develop new life-saving cures for Americans affected by rare diseases. The Optimizing Research Progress Hope and New (ORPHAN) Cures Act supports the development of breakthrough treatments and cures through the continued investment in American innovation.

Barrasso, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act. The bill would improve America’s Medicare beneficiaries access to licensed clinical social workers. By providing these mental health professionals the opportunity to participate in the Medicare program, this bill expands the number of mental health providers available to our nation’s seniors. 

Barrasso, Whitehouse Bipartisan National Hospital Week Resolution Passes U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) praised the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their resolution to designate May 11 through 17, 2025 as National Hospital Week. The resolution honors the significant role hospitals and hospital staff play in providing health care to patients across the United States.

Barrasso Honors Wyoming’s Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), spoke on the Senate floor to honor and recognize the contributions of Wyoming’s veterans to a grateful nation.

Barrasso also highlighted a recent tele-town hall with Wyoming veterans he hosted with Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, and Executive Director of the Wyoming Veterans Commission Colonel Tim Sheppard.