Barrasso Applauds NRC Approval of Groundbreaking Advanced Nuclear Reactor in Wyoming

Praised NRC approval of TerraPower's advanced nuclear reactor in Wyoming.

“Wyoming is the energy capital of America. We are also the number one producer of uranium in the country”

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Operation Epic Fury Will Protect America and Dismantle Iran’s Terrorist Regime

Praised Operation Epic Fury as protecting America by dismantling Iran's terrorist regime.

“Operation Epic Fury was President Trump’s commitment to protect our nation. Today, Ayatollah Khamenei is dead. His senior leadership team is dead. His reign of terror is over. Iran’s vast missile arsenal is being dismantled. Its nuclear program has been demolished. Its tentacles of terror are being severed.”

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Barrasso Statement on Operation Epic Fury

Applauded Trump's decisive military action against Iran as peace through strength.

“May God Bless the Iranian people in their fight for freedom. May God Bless our Troops and all those involved in carrying out Operation Epic Fury.”

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Barrasso, Blumenthal Resolution Honoring Rare Disease Day Passes U.S. Senate

Passed Senate resolution designating February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day.

“Rare Disease Day recognizes our commitment to patients living with rare diseases. It also supports the need to expand access to life-saving treatments and invest in future cures”

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Barrasso Slams Democrats for Ignoring Working Families

Criticized Democrats for not standing during State of the Union, praised Republican tax and security policies.

“What Americans saw last night was quite simple. Republicans stood with them. Democrats didn’t. They didn’t stand for much. Republicans cheered for lower taxes, for safe communities, and safer elections – secure elections, elections people have faith in.”

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Barrasso Questions BLM Nominee on Wyoming Field Offices and Rock Springs RMP

Secured commitments from BLM nominee on Wyoming field offices and Rock Springs Resource Management Plan amendments.

“Will you commit to working with my office and the state of Wyoming to amend what I believe was a disastrous plan?”

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Barrasso, Lummis Celebrate Wyoming’s 2026 Olympic Athletes

Celebrated Wyoming's three Olympic athletes who competed for Team USA in 2026 Winter Games.

“The 2026 Olympic Games were the most successful Winter Games in our nation’s history. Team USA won an astonishing 12 Gold Medals – the most Gold Medals our country has ever won in the Winter Olympics. America brought home the second most medals of any country – 33 medals overall.”

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Barrasso Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Praised Trump's State of the Union address and Republican achievements on border security and economy.

“And it’s going to get even better. Tax returns are going to be even higher for this year than they were last year as a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts law. That’s what it means to make America safer and more prosperous.”

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Barrasso Highlights a More Prosperous America Ahead of 2026 State of the Union

Highlighted Republican tax cuts and economic policies ahead of State of the Union address.

“Americans rejected that failed agenda of high prices and high taxes. They chose safety and prosperity. Today, America is moving in the right direction. This is an all-American economic comeback.”

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Barrasso, Luján 988 Bill Advances in Senate

Applauded Senate committee passage of bipartisan bill improving 988 suicide crisis lifeline.

“The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a vital tool that saves lives in Wyoming and across the country”

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Wyoming’s Ty Checketts Testifies in Support of Barrasso’s Grasslands Grazing Act

Held hearing on Grasslands Grazing Act with rancher testimony supporting the legislation.

“I am honored to introduce Mr. Ty Checketts. Ty is the President of the Association of National Grasslands and a Wyoming native from Newcastle. His wonderful wife Becky has also joined him this morning”

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Wyoming Coal Makes America Energy Dominant

Praised coal's role in lowering energy costs and making America energy dominant.

“Coal is also saving American families money. According to a recent report, families saved more than one hundred dollars on their energy bills last year thanks to coal generation. Coal is one of the most affordable, available, and reliable sources of energy in the world.”

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Barrasso, Carey Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act

Introduced bill to repeal $12 billion Superfund Tax on oil and petroleum products to lower energy prices.

“Together with the Trump administration, Republicans are working to restore American energy dominance and reverse the Biden administration’s climate policies that drove up energy prices”

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Barrasso Slams Democrats for DHS Shutdown

Criticized Democrats for opposing Department of Homeland Security funding.

“Democrats don’t seem to be determined in any way to fund the Department of Homeland Security. They seem determined, however, to protect illegal immigrant criminals. The goal of the Democrat party is to abolish ICE and to defund American security.”

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Democrats Want to Turn Polling Places into Sanctuary Locations

Criticized Democrats for proposing to ban immigration enforcement at polling places.

“Democrats seem fixated on protecting illegal immigrant criminals at polling places. Yet Democrats energetically oppose commonsense policies that protect the integrity of the ballot. Democrats oppose requiring a photo I.D. to vote… Yet they support banning immigration enforcement at polling places.”

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Committee Passes Barrasso, King Bill to Improve Public Safety in National Parks

Praised committee passage of bill to upgrade National Park Service 911 call centers.

“Wyoming is blessed with the most beautiful national parks in the nation. Folks travel from all over the world to enjoy them—especially Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons”

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Barrasso Recognizes Wyoming’s 2026 Olympic Athletes

Recognized three Wyoming women competing in 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

“Three extraordinary Wyoming women are competing on the world’s biggest stage…They remind us of the greatness that comes from the courage, and from determination, and from the willingness to chase something extraordinary.”

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Barrasso Slams Democrats’ List of 23 Demands

Attacked Democrats' immigration enforcement demands as radical and sanctuary-country policies.

“Democrats want to abolish ICE. They want to abolish borders. And they want to turn America into a sanctuary country. If Democrats had their way, removing illegal immigrants from our communities would become nearly impossible.”

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Barrasso: It is Time to End Sanctuary City Policies

Criticized sanctuary city policies and called for enforcement of immigration law.

“When liberal cities provide sanctuary for criminals, they deny safety for law-abiding citizens. If immigration law is ignored nationwide, almost anyone who enters the United States illegally could remain here for the rest of their life.”

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Republicans Fight to Enforce the Law. Democrats Fight to Weaken Law Enforcement.

Criticized Democrats for opposing border security and law enforcement measures.

“Today, Democrats continue to choose illegal immigrants over American citizens. Democrats are the party of defund the police. Now, they want to defund our safety, our security, and our borders. Republicans refuse to allow this dangerous agenda to succeed.”

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Barrasso: Our Country Deserves Safety and Security, Not Another Government Shutdown

Called for Senate to pass bipartisan appropriations bills to keep government open.

“Republicans will keep working with Democrats to keep the government open. Our country deserves safety and security – not another government shutdown.”

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Barrasso Rejects Democrat Attempt to Defund American Security

Criticized Democrats for threatening government shutdown and prioritizing illegal immigrants over security.

“Republicans are committed to working with the Democrats to keep the government open.”

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Barrasso Questions Secretary Rubio on Venezuela, Iran and Subsea Cable Security

Questioned Secretary Rubio on Venezuelan oil deals, Iranian shipments to China, and subsea cable security.

“Can you talk a little bit about the impact this has on China’s broader energy strategy?”

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Families Will See Bigger Tax Refunds This Year

Praised Republican tax cuts law for delivering bigger tax refunds to American families.

“The Tax Foundation estimates that the average refund this year will be $3,800. That’s $1,000 more than last year. And Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes refunds for working families will be even bigger.”

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Barrasso Introduces the No Climate Treaties Act

Introduced bill requiring Senate approval for any international climate agreements.

“Democrat administrations have a history of ignoring the will of the American people and bypassing Senate approval to unilaterally join costly international climate treaties”

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