“Let Wyoming power our country. Let Wyoming feed our country. That is what we do. We’ve done it for generations. We will do it for generations to come.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about continuing to fight for policies that expand production of Wyoming’s affordable, reliable energy as well … Read more
“Going back to 1973, there have been a total of 17 War Powers votes in Congress. That’s when the War Powers became law in 1973. 17 votes in 53 years. 14 of the 17 votes were from Democrats aimed specifically at President Trump.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke ahead … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan legislation Monday night to increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by assessing challenges to transmitting geolocation information.
“America is a nation of builders. We are not a nation of waiters. It’s time for America’s permitting process to get out of the way.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today discussed the challenges facing American builders because of the costly, complex, and cumbersome permitting process. Senator Barrasso previewed his legislation … Read more
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the importance of passing the Strategic Subsea Cables Act, bipartisan legislation introduced with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). As Russia and China target and sabotage critical underwater infrastructure, this legislation would help secure and repair subsea cables, strengthening America’s economy and national security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on addressing wild horse overpopulation, managing water resources in the Colorado River Basin, including Wyoming’s Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and permitting reform efforts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for rescinding costly Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to reduce barriers to coal leasing and unleash Wyoming coal production. The legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years, allowing coal companies to defer payment on a portion of their investment until after new mines become profitable.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today urged swift passage of the Senate-passed budget resolution that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
“The choice is simple. Fund law enforcement or block it. Fund border security or block it. The American people are watching. They will remember who voted to protect law abiding American citizens, and who voted to protect illegal immigrant criminals.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today outlined how Senate Republicans are … Read more
