John Barrasso

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.

Barrasso, Whitehouse Secure High-Quality Care for America’s Seniors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that America’s seniors receive high-quality health care. The Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act renews incentive-based funding models to ensure that Medicare-funded health care providers commit to prioritizing the quality of their services. This … Read more

Barrasso Applauds President Trump’s Action to Reinvigorate America’s Coal Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded President Trump’s executive action to reinvigorate America’s clean coal industry. Senator Barrasso joined President Trump at the White House for the executive order signing ceremony. President Trump’s actions will support Wyoming’s world-class clean coal industry and bolster our energy supply. By unleashing American energy, President Trump … Read more

Barrasso: Wyoming Depends on Strong Leadership in Energy and Interior Departments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) secured commitments for Wyoming with U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary nominee Katharine MacGregor, and Department of Energy Deputy Secretary nominee James Danly. Specifically, Senator Barrasso asked Mrs. MacGregor for her commitment to undo the disastrous Rock Springs and Buffalo Resource Management Plans (RMPs). They … Read more

Senate Passes Resolution Honoring the Legacy of Al Simpson

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., to honor the life and legacy of Al Simpson, former U.S. Senator for the State of Wyoming. In 1965, Al Simpson began a distinguished career of elected public service representing the people of Wyoming … Read more

Barrasso, Hickenlooper Bill Boosts American Mining Workforce

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced bipartisan legislation today to bolster America’s mining workforce and energy security by strengthening opportunities in mining education. The Mining Schools Act of 2025 will help strengthen America’s declining mining workforce in anticipation of increased demand for minerals and traditional energy resources. The … Read more

Barrasso: Wyoming’s Brian Nesvik is Extremely Qualified to Lead U.S. Fish & Wildlife

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced Wyoming’s own Brian Nesvik at a nomination hearing to be the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Brian Nesvik served as Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director for more than 29 years before retiring in 2024. He also served in the Wyoming … Read more