John Barrasso
U.S. Senator · Wyoming · Republican
Statements and posts
363 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 363 statements
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Barrasso: Republicans are Putting More Money in Your Pockets
Criticized Democrats for blocking Republican legislation on energy costs, taxes and fraud.
“Whether it is lowering energy costs, cutting taxes or fighting fraud and corruption, there is the core difference between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. Republicans want every American to keep more of what they earn. Democrats want every American to have less money in their pocket.”
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Mr. President, I want to talk today about action, action Republicans are taking to lower the costs for American people. Let's start with the cost of energy. We need to be able to build, to build things faster, better, cheaper, smarter. That is what we need in America today. We need to do it for…
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Recognizing the University of Wyoming Family Medicine Residency Programs
Madam President, I rise today in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the University of Wyoming Family Medicine Residency Programs. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Wyoming Primary Care Symposium, the Wyoming medical community will gather to celebrate this significant milestone. The UW…
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Tribute to Major General Gregory C. Porter
Madam President, I rise today to honor MG Gregory Porter and his 40 years of service to our country, State, and the Wyoming National Guard. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, General Porter began his service in the Wyoming Army National Guard as an aerial observer in the 115th Field…
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Mr. President, when it comes to foreign policy, the Republican Party's philosophy will always be ``peace through strength.'' Yesterday, at the United Nations, President Trump made that very clear. He made it clear that America continues to lead with peace through strength. The President of…
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Barrasso Highlights American Strength Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
Spoke on need for American strength against Chinese aggression ahead of Trump-Xi meeting.
“The American people want safety, prosperity, and freedom. America cannot be free if we are dependent on China for our medicine, our materials, and our minerals. America cannot continue to lead the free world if we allow China to steal our best ideas and newest technology. America must stand firm.”
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Barrasso Lays Out the Difference Between Commonsense Republicans and Crazy Democrats
Criticized Democratic policies on taxes, immigration and healthcare in campaign speech.
“So, this is the choice the voters are going to have to choose this fall. Is it going to be commonsense Republicans, crazy Democrats who really do seem like an anti-American hate group.”
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Barrasso on Meet the Press Slams Crazy Democrat Manifesto
Criticized Democratic tax and healthcare policies on NBC's Meet the Press.
“Those Democrats that are so unpopular in your poll. Why? They want to eliminate Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. They want to defund the police. They want to get rid of the military. They want to open the borders. They talk about opening the prisons and putting these prisoners back in our communities.”
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Senate floor
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Mr. President, I come to the floor today on a day that we celebrate the Constitution, the U.S. Constitution. It is interesting. I met with a 12-year-old visitor to the Capitol here today. His name is George Barozzini. He said, ``You know today is Constitution Day.'' Well, he is absolutely right,…
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Barrasso statement on Former Senator Jon Kyl
Released statement mourning the passing of former Senator Jon Kyl.
“Jon Kyl was a giant in the U.S. Senate and a Western conservative many of us looked up to. His decision to answer the call and return to the Senate after the passing of our dear friend John McCain was just one example of his deep affection and commitment to Arizona and the United States.”
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Barrasso Celebrates Constitution Day
Celebrated Constitution Day and criticized Democrats for not valuing the Constitution.
“Under President Trump and Republicans, the Constitution is respected once again. By contrast, the Left does not value the Constitution, let alone celebrate it … The simple truth is, people who want to tear up our Constitution cannot be trusted to build up our country.”
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Senate floor
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Mr. President, I come to the floor today to say that the cornerstone of a safe, secure, and prosperous nation for us--the cornerstone of that is energy; that it is affordable, available, and reliable. And you and I have worked together on the importance of permitting to make sure we can do more;…
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Republicans are Unlocking Affordable, Available, and Reliable American Energy
Called for Congress to pass permitting reform to unlock American energy production.
“We have the resources. We have the workers. We have the technology. What we lack is a permitting system that allows us to use them effectively. That is why Congress must pass meaningful permitting reform this year.”
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Mr. President, during the past month, I traveled all around the State of Wyoming--great community events, one community after another: Dubois, WY, the firefighters' picnic and buffalo barbecue. Nothing like it in the world. We had our Wyoming Ag Hall of Fame in Douglas. We had the banquet. We had a…
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Barrasso Blasts Radical Democrat Roadmap
Criticized Democrats' policy agenda as radical and contrasted with Republican record.
“Democrats north, south, east, and west are running on this radical roadmap. They plan to take away private property and seize businesses. They want to open the borders and open our prisons. They want to release dangerous criminals into our communities.”
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Tribute to Bob and Celia Kirkwood
Mr. President, I rise today in celebration of Bob and Celia Kirkwood, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming 2026 honorees. Since 1969, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming has been inspiring young people to reach their full potential. Local boys and girls participate in educational and…
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Barrasso for the Washington Examiner: Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists
Criticized Democrats as controlled by left-wing extremists in opinion piece.
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Republican Party Accomplishments (Executive Session)
Mr. President, I come to the floor today because yesterday I heard the minority leader on the floor speaking about the economy. He sounded upset, sounded upset to hear that Americans were keeping more of their hard-earned money. He actually called it ``disastrous.'' Ninety-seven percent of…
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Barrasso: Republicans are the Party of Results. Democrats are the Party of Radicals.
Contrasted Republican agenda with Democratic policies on taxes, spending and safety.
“Under the extreme Democrat manifesto, the American people would be forced to pay more, earn less, and be less safe and secure.”
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Barrasso Calls Out Dangerous, Far-Left Extremists Controlling the Democrat Party
Criticized Democratic Party for being controlled by radical extremists.
“That’s the Democratic Party that has a manifesto and a mantra. They have a radical set of beliefs. And they are clearly those of the Democrat nominee in Michigan.”
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Barrasso: Todd Blanche is Fearless, Focused, and Fair. It’s Time for the Senate to Confirm Him
Praised Todd Blanche as qualified for Attorney General confirmation.
“Todd Blanche is dedicated to the rule of law. He is fearless, focused, and fair. As Attorney General, he will provide candid advice even when it is not easy. He will stand up for the United States. He will keep the American people safe. It is time to confirm him as Attorney General.”
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Democrat Party (Executive Session)
Mr. President, today's Democrat Party has been taken over by extremists. It is happening all across the country. Extremists are winning Democrat primaries all across the country, from east to west. The minority leader, who spoke a little earlier today, seems to be very happy about it. Just…
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AGOA EXTENSION ACT--Motion to Proceed
Mr. President, the American people deserve a government that is open and is functioning. The American people know that government shutdowns cause significant pain to them personally and harm to our Nation. We have had two painful shutdowns in the last year, and the Democrats--and the Democratic…
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Barrasso Calls on Senate Democrats to Avoid Another Painful Shutdown
Urged Senate Democrats to vote to keep government open and avoid shutdown.
“Senator Schumer has said he wants to avoid a shutdown. It’s time to prove it. The question is: Do Democrats in this body have the courage to stand up to the extremists who have taken over their party?”
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Mr. President, at the 114th Wyoming State Fair, Senator Lummis and I will have the pleasure of introducing Mark Eisele as a 2026 inductee to the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame. Mark Eisele comes from a long line of Wyoming ranchers, dating back generations. However, Mark built his livestock…
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