WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) discussed modernizing and improving customer service at the Social Security Administration (SSA) with President Trump’s nominee to be the Commissioner of the SSA, Frank Bisignano. Barrasso secured a commitment from Bisignano to work with him to eliminate burdensome regulations and red-tape for seniors and Americans with … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) recently introduced the Safeguarding Medicaid Act to protect Medicaid beneficiaries and save billions in taxpayer dollars. Currently, there is no federal standardized required asset verification process for Medicaid applicants. Individual states determine when and if they want to perform an asset verification. As a result, the country’s … Read more
Sen. Barrasso with members of WY Army National Guard’s 115th Field Artillery Brigade in Jordan. JORDAN – This week, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) visited with members of the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 115th Field Artillery Brigade, including members of the 2-300th, deployed to the Middle East. Wyoming has more than 100 service members serving … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, Senate Majority Whip, and U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., praised the U.S. Senate for passing the HALT Fentanyl Act. The legislation, which was introduced by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and cosponsored by Barrasso and Lummis, will help stop the stream of illicit fentanyl-related drugs across … Read more
Click here to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks on the legacy of Al Simpson. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor to honor the legacy of former U.S. Senator Al Simpson (R-Wyo.). Senator Barrasso was joined on the Senate floor by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). Al Simpson passed … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Al Simpson (R-Wyo.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the actions President Donald J. Trump and Republicans are taking to secure the border and keep Americans safe. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “I just heard the Minority Leader give his reflections on last night’s Address to … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement following President Donald J. Trump’s Joint Address to Congress. “What we heard tonight from President Trump is a commitment to American Greatness. We heard about promises made and promises kept. President Trump is keeping his promise to bring back American energy dominance. He’s … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Local Radio Freedom Act. This bipartisan resolution declares that Congress should not impose new taxes or fees on locally owned radio stations. The resolution also underscores the critical importance of locally owned radio stations to families, small businesses and our communities. … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A resolution designating February 27, 2025, as “Rare Disease Day” passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent. The resolution was led by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.). The annual resolution recognizes the need to provide support and raise awareness for the more than 300,000 Americans living with rare … Read more
