WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, welcomed Newcastle, Wyoming rancher Ty Checketts to testify on the importance of federal grazing rights at a subcommittee hearing this week.
“Coal is also saving American families money. According to a recent report, families saved more than one hundred dollars on their energy bills last year thanks to coal generation. Coal is one of the most affordable, available, and reliable sources of energy in the world.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority … Read more
“Democrats don’t seem to be determined in any way to fund the Department of Homeland Security. They seem determined, however, to protect illegal immigrant criminals. The goal of the Democrat party is to abolish ICE and to defund American security.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced bicameral legislation to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $12 billion “Superfund Tax” on American energy production.
“Democrats seem fixated on protecting illegal immigrant criminals at polling places. Yet Democrats energetically oppose commonsense policies that protect the integrity of the ballot. Democrats oppose requiring a photo I.D. to vote… Yet they support banning immigration enforcement at polling places.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, spoke on the Senate Floor recognizing and celebrating Wyoming’s three Olympic athletes as they represent Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
“Democrats want to abolish ICE. They want to abolish borders. And they want to turn America into a sanctuary country. If Democrats had their way, removing illegal immigrants from our communities would become nearly impossible.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today blasted Democrats’ new list of radical demands. This … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Angus King (I-Maine) praised the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for unanimously passing their legislation this week to provide essential upgrades to National Park Service (NPS) 911 call centers. The senators introduced the Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290) on January 29, 2025.
“When liberal cities provide sanctuary for criminals, they deny safety for law-abiding citizens. If immigration law is ignored nationwide, almost anyone who enters the United States illegally could remain here for the rest of their life. Preventing cooperation between state and federal officials would make the chaos of Joe Biden’s wide-open borders permanent.” WASHINGTON, D.C. … Read more
“Today, Democrats continue to choose illegal immigrants over American citizens. Democrats are the party of defund the police. Now, they want to defund our safety, our security, and our borders. Republicans refuse to allow this dangerous agenda to succeed.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate … Read more
