Barrasso Bill Honors Nation’s Wildland Firefighters with Congressional Gold Medal

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to honor wildland firefighters in the United States.

“Our brave wildland firefighters risk their lives each day to protect forests and communities across Wyoming and the West”

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Barrasso Introduces The Wildfire Prevention Act

Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to dramatically reduce destructive wildfire risk and improve forest health.

“Over one-third of the country’s National Forest lands are at risk of destruction and devastation due to catastrophic wildfires. As long as we lack proper forest management, we will continue to see costly tragedies like we’ve seen in California and Wyoming”

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Barrasso: We Need the Wildfire Prevention Act

This is not a crisis that will solve itself.

“We’ve seen massive mismanagement and gross incompetence by the Democrat leaders in California. That must change. This is not a crisis that will solve itself. My bill will make us better prepared to fight fires in the future.”

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Barrasso Praises Trump’s Powerhouse Energy Nominees

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to express his support for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s energy nominees: Doug Burgum, Chris Wright, and Lee Zeldin.

“President Trump’s energy nominees show that the Trump-Vance administration is serious about unleashing affordable, reliable, American energy.”

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Barrasso Introduces Trump EPA Nominee Lee Zeldin at Confirmation Hearing

Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), former Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced former Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public…

“The EPA has pushed policies that kill jobs in Wyoming and raise costs for families across the nation…Congressman Zeldin will correct the course of the EPA.”

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Barrasso: Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent Has Strong Vision for American Energy

Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) discussed making America energy dominant and preventing massive tax hikes with Scott Bessent, President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of the Treasury.

“You have, I believe, a strong vision for America – a strong vision for unleashing American energy, for getting tough on China, for getting tough on our adversaries, and to getting the federal government out of the way for so many of us.”

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Barrasso Plans to Remove Biden-Era Oversight with DOI Nominee Doug Burgum

Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) discussed putting Wyoming back in control of its own federal lands with former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of the…

“So, will you commit to work with my office in the state to undo this disastrous plan?”

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Barrasso: Republicans will not weaken the life-saving Laken Riley Act

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the Laken Riley Act – a tough, targeted immigration enforcement bill.

“The Laken Riley Act is the bipartisan, life-saving bill that will lock up criminal illegal immigrants and then deport them. Republicans are offering targeted amendments to make this bill even stronger.”

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Barrasso: Chris Wright Will Strengthen America’s Energy Independence

Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) discussed strengthening America’s energy independence with Chris Wright, President-Elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Energy.

“So the next issue is if confirmed, will you support efforts to end uranium imports from China as we continue to try to build the U.S. nuclear supply?”

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Confirm Pete Hegseth to Restore American Strength

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor in strong support of Pete Hegseth, President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense.

“Pete will be a Secretary of Defense who respects the warfighter and the taxpayer… America needs a Defense Secretary immediately. Senate Republicans will get it done.”

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Barrasso Supports Rubio for Secretary of State

Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso reaffirmed his support for U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as President-Elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of State.

“I think President Trump made a wonderful choice in nominating you to be Secretary of State… You have my full and unwavering support.”

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Barrasso Introduces Bill to Stop WHO from Using Tax Dollars on Pandemic Treaties

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to prevent the World Health Organization (WHO) from repeating past pandemic failures at the expense of hardworking taxpayers.

“We cannot allow the World Health Organization (WHO) to spend American tax dollars on another failed pandemic response”

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Swiftly Confirm President Trump’s Team

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about this week’s confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet nominees.

“These nominees are bold choices. They are motivated. They are skilled. They are committed to the safety and security of every American.”

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