Barrasso Statement on Ann Simpson

Released statement honoring Ann Simpson, Wyoming arts advocate and longtime community leader.

“Ann Simpson devoted her life to her family and serving the people of Wyoming. For seven decades, Wyoming was fortunate to listen and learn from Ann and Al. They made a legendary team, always working together to make Wyoming and Washington a better place. Ann was also a champion for Wyoming’s art community.”

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Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution

Criticized Democratic Socialists of America as radical threat to national security and military.

“Today’s Democrat Party is driven by its activist wing. These are people who are radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary. They’ve put it into writing with their manifesto. They’re admitting it out loud on television. Here in the United States Senate, Democrat Senators are embracing radical policies.”

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Barrasso Introduces Legislation to Modernize Retirement Savings Regulations

Introduced bill to simplify and modernize Individual Retirement Account regulations.

“Washington red tape shouldn’t prevent Americans from saving for their retirement. People need to be able to save in the way that works best for them. Outdated and unnecessary federal rules create uncertainty and make it harder for financial advisors to serve retirement savers”

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Passing the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Will Cripple Russia’s War Machine

Spoke in favor of Russia sanctions bill to weaken Putin's war machine.

“Energy is the cash cow of Putin’s war machine. It is also Russia’s Achilles’s Heel. Cut it off, and Russia cannot continue to fight. Russia’s biggest customer is Communist China. The next is India. They will be hit hard.”

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Committee Passes Barrasso Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production

Committee passed bill to extend coal lease bonus payment periods and boost production.

“Nearly half of all coal produced in America comes from Wyoming. Wyoming coal provides our nation with safe, reliable, and affordable energy”

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Senate Declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy

Senate passed resolution designating July 25 as National Day of the American Cowboy.

“In Wyoming, we commit to following the Cowboy Code. That means living each day with courage, taking pride in our work, and doing what needs to be done”

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Barrasso: Election Security Begins with Border Security

Stated election security requires border security and criticized noncitizen voter registration.

“Democrats need to stop opposing every effort that we make on this Senate Floor to secure our border and to enforce our immigration laws. Election security begins with border security. Today’s Democrats want neither border security nor election security.”

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Barrasso Questions FERC Commissioners on Wyoming’s Seminoe Pumped Storage Project

Questioned FERC commissioners on Wyoming's Seminoe Pumped Storage Project and wildlife concerns.

“So, Madam Chairman, I would ask others and you to commit to taking a renewed look at the State’s comments and consider their incorporation into your final decision?”

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Barrasso Questions US Trade Rep on Wyoming Soda Ash, Beef, Sheep and Chemical Manufacturing

Questioned trade representative on tariff impacts to Wyoming industries.

“How are you working to ensure fair market access for American producers like soda ash in India?”

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Barrasso: Democrats Want to Raise Taxes and Protect Fraud

Criticized Democrats for opposing tax cuts and fraud enforcement measures.

“Working families are overtaxed. Fraud is already out of control. Democrats will make life less affordable. That is not what the American people want.”

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Barrasso: Today’s Democrat Party is Driven by Extremists

Criticized Democratic Party as driven by extremists on immigration, healthcare and judicial appointments.

“The American people demand and deserve better. And Republicans are going to continue to fight for freedom, for liberty, and for continued American greatness.”

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Barrasso: Democrats Prepare for Another Shutdown

Criticized Democrats for preparing to cause another government shutdown.

“Senator Schumer has proven he is willing to disrupt travel, delay paychecks, and endanger our national security when he thinks it helps him politically. He may have said on this Floor he wants to avoid a shutdown. His actions signal Democrats are ready to do it again.”

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Barrasso: America is Worth Defending and Celebrating

Contrasted Republican and Democratic values on taxes, borders, and lawlessness.

“The contrast is clear. Democrats stand for high taxes, open borders, and lawlessness. Republicans stand for freedom, liberty, and American greatness. America is worth defending. America is worth celebrating. America is worth fighting for. That’s what Republicans are committed to do.”

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Barrasso Blasts Democrats for Blocking the National Defense Authorization Act

Criticized Democrats for blocking the National Defense Authorization Act.

“By voting against the National Defense Authorization Act, Democrats are disrespecting American troops. Democrats are undermining American security. Democrats are jeopardizing American strength.”

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Barrasso Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham

Delivered remarks honoring the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham.

“The United States Senate will never see anyone quite like Lindsey Graham again. He was a happy warrior. He always put service before himself. And he believed in the Senate as an institution. He continued to shape it throughout his successful and his significant career. He helped make America safer and stronger.”

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Barrasso Applauds DOI for Returning Management of Grizzly Bears to the West

Praised Department of Interior for returning grizzly bear management authority to states.

“The evidence is clear. The grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are thriving and do not need protection under the Endangered Species Act. In Wyoming, we’ve invested more than $50 million in this effort.”

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Barrasso Introduces Bill to Improve Homelessness Data Collection

Introduced PIT Count Modernization Act to improve federal homelessness data collection methods.

“Washington’s current approach to collecting data on homelessness misses the mark. By mandating a single annual survey in January, the federal government often undercounts the scale of homeless populations”

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Barrasso Celebrates Historic Investment in Rural Healthcare

Celebrated the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund for rural healthcare access.

“Where a person lives should not determine whether they have access to high-quality medical care… That’s why, one year ago, Republicans passed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund.”

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Barrasso Commemorates 250 Years of Freedom, Liberty, and American Greatness

Spoke at press conference commemorating America's 250th anniversary and the Declaration of Independence.

“They end this by saying, ‘We pledge our life, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.’ And they pledge it to each other and to all of us. And as a result of 250 years, we have had Freedom, Liberty, and American Greatness. And because of this great document, our best days are still ahead.”

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Barrasso: The Working Families Tax Cuts Law Clears the Way for American Energy Dominance

Praised Working Families Tax Cuts law for advancing American energy dominance.

“This new law marks a dramatic shift in America’s energy policy. America has now stopped apologizing for producing the energy our nation needs. Energy is called the master resource, and we are unleashing it again.”

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Barrasso for The Washington Post: The Hoover Dam let energy flow. Congress should take the hint.

Published op-ed supporting Let America Build Act to streamline federal permitting and lower energy prices.

“These commonsense reforms would boost American energy production and help lower energy costs for families. The United States needs to be energy independent and energy dominant.”

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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Unlocks the American Dream

Spoke in support of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to lower housing costs and increase home supply.

“Today, the median age of a first-time home buyer is 38 years old. Young Americans should not have to wait nearly four decades to buy their first home.”

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The Wildfire Prevention Act Protects Communities and Improves Forest Health

Highlighted Wildfire Prevention Act to reduce wildfires and restore federal forest health.

“My bill will set real standards to increase thinning, prescribed burns, tree removal, and grazing. It will allow agencies to sell more timber. It will cut unnecessary red tape and streamline management.”

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Republicans are Fighting Against Fraud While Democrats Protect Criminals

Criticized Democrats for voting against fraud-fighting legislation in the Working Families Tax Cuts law.

“Here in the Senate, every single Democrat voted against landmark legislation to fight fraud, to fight waste, to fight abuse, to fight corruption. Democrats would rather protect thieves than protect hardworking American taxpayers and the people these programs were created to help.”

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Clean Wyoming Coal is the Lifeblood of an Affordable, Prosperous Future

Praised Trump administration's decision to keep Dave Johnston coal plant open and expand coal exports to Asia.

“Wyoming’s energy workers and coal communities now have the certainty they need to do what they do best: power the country with coal that is affordable, available, and reliable.”

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