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Bipartisan MAPWaters Act is Headed to the President’s Desk

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Senators Barrasso and King’s legislation will standardize, consolidate, and publish the digital data related to public recreation on America’s federal waterways. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Angus King (I-ME) praised the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan MAPWaters Act. The legislation will standardize, consolidate, and publish the digital data related to public … Read more

The NDAA Sends a Clear Message: We Will Defend Our Nation and Support Our Troops

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“Under Republican leadership, America is becoming safer and more prosperous. This year’s NDAA refocuses our military. It focuses on its core mission of defending the homeland and American interests overseas.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor in support of the National Defense Authorization Act. … Read more

Barrasso: Healthcare Should Work for Patients, Not Big Insurance Companies

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“Today, Democrats will vote to protect a broken system of higher costs, rampant fraud, and big checks to big insurance companies. Republicans will vote for a plan that lowers healthcare prices and empowers patients to choose the care and doctors that are best for them.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority … Read more

Barrasso: Democrats’ Obamacare Scam Is Insulting

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“If Democrats were truly concerned about affordable healthcare, you would think that they would want to root out the waste and the fraud […] Yet every Democrat is going to come down here to the Floor tomorrow and vote to continue the fraud.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today … Read more

Barrasso Rips Democrats’ One-Size-Fits-All Obamacare Disaster

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke at a press conference about the failures of Obamacare and slammed Democrats for pushing to extend the corrupt Biden COVID Bonus Payments. Sen. Barrasso said: “So, this week we are going to vote on a Democrat proposal to send $83 billion directly … Read more

Barrasso: The Biden COVID Bonuses Are a Bad Prescription with Harmful Side Effects

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“Biden COVID Bonuses are a bad prescription because the side effects are so harmful. Widespread fraud and corruption. Direct payments to line the pockets of big insurance companies. Taxpayer-subsidized healthcare for millionaires.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor blasting the Democrats’ $83 billion plan … Read more

Senate Holds Hearing on Barrasso’s Bipartisan Making Parks Safer Act

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“This bill improves the speed and accuracy of emergency responders in locating and assisting callers in need of emergency assistance. These moments make a difference between visitors being able to receive quick care and continue their trip or facing more serious medical complications.” Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator … Read more

Barrasso, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Quality-Driven Health Care

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to quality-driven health care. The ACO Assignment Improvement Act expands participation in Medicare’s coordinated-care programs by ensuring Medicare recognizes the care patients receive from nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists when determining their participation in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This change will help Medicare patients receive more seamless, coordinated, and high-quality care.

Barrasso, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Modernize Retirement Savings Rules for America’s Workforce

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation gives working Americans new flexibility to transfer their Roth retirement accounts when changing jobs, helping them consolidate their savings and reduce duplicative fees.