America Stands with the Brave People of Iran

Affirmed U.S. support for Iranian people demanding freedom from their government.

“Iranians are rejecting the poverty, the repression, and the ruin brought forth by four decades of tyranny… From Europe and South America to right here in the United States Senate, we bear witness to the contrast between the Iranian people’s bravery and the Iranian regime’s brutality.”

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The Working Families Tax Cuts Law Delivers on Republican Promises

Praised Republican Working Families Tax Cuts Act for increasing worker take-home pay.

“American workers will see higher take home pay thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts law. Republicans are creating an economy that works for working Americans. We are creating a prosperous America.”

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Barrasso: Republicans Won’t Stop Until the Depth of the Minnesota Fraud is Uncovered

Spoke on Senate floor about Minnesota Medicaid fraud costing taxpayers up to $9 billion.

“Our Working Families Tax Cuts law fights fraud. We strengthened eligibility requirements for Medicaid. We ensured illegal immigrants do not receive taxpayer-funded healthcare. We put in place work requirements for Medicaid and for Food Stamps. These policies protect taxpayers and increase accountability.”

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Barrasso Leads Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Genetic Counseling

Introduced bipartisan bill to expand Medicare coverage of genetic counseling services.

“Coverage for genetic counseling can be life-saving for many patients – especially those facing a cancer diagnosis. By increasing access to these critical services, genetic counselors can help doctors provide clear treatment plans for patients in a timely manner”

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The Working Families Tax Cuts Will Ensure a Future of Prosperity

Praised Working Families Tax Cuts Act for providing $3,500 average tax relief to Americans.

“This year, Americans are going to see even more money in their pockets. That’s thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts law. The average American taxpayer will see a tax cut this year of $3,500. That’s a direct effect of the law. Families in every single state are already feeling relief.”

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Maduro is an Outlaw. President Trump Brought Him to Justice.

Praised Trump administration's arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro as bold law enforcement operation.

“Our country has carried out one of the boldest law enforcement operations in decades. We should celebrate it. This administration had the courage to do what was right and what needed to be done. America, Venezuela, and the world are safer because of it.”

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Barrasso Celebrates Historic Rural Healthcare Investments

Celebrated $50 billion Rural Healthcare Transformation Program with $205 million for Wyoming.

“More communities will be better served. More patients will receive care. More lives will be saved. Rural America will have what it deserves: high-quality healthcare that is available when you need it – where you need it.”

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Barrasso Applauds $205 Million Award for Wyoming’s Rural Health Fund

Announced $205 million rural health award for Wyoming to expand healthcare access and stabilize rural hospitals.

“The State of Wyoming has a smart and targeted plan to address our unique healthcare challenges”

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Barrasso Statement on Cynthia Lummis

Praised Senator Cynthia Lummis as an excellent senator for Wyoming.

“Cynthia is a straight shooter and a trailblazer. We’re going to miss her infectious energy and iconic laugh in the halls of the U.S. Senate. I’m grateful we have another year to work side by side serving the people of Wyoming.”

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Republicans are Unleashing American Energy Dominance

Praised Republican energy policies for lowering gas prices and inflation.

“This Christmas, Americans will pay the lowest gas prices in five years. Across the country, families are feeling the relief that comes from returning to common sense energy policies… America is an energy superpower. Under Republicans, we are finally acting like it again.”

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Barrasso Highlights a Record Year of Republican Accomplishments

Highlighted Republican accomplishments including tax cuts, regulation repeals, and judicial confirmations.

“Republicans are putting more money in people’s pockets, delivering safer communities, and providing more opportunities. Republicans will continue to deliver the safety and prosperity Americans deserve.”

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Senate Energy Committee Advances Bills Important to Wyoming

Advanced two bills through Senate Energy Committee on federal lands and Wyoming education.

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Bipartisan MAPWaters Act is Headed to the President’s Desk

Passed bipartisan bill to standardize and publish digital data on federal waterway recreation.

“Today is a great day for all Americans who enjoy recreating on our federal lands and public waterways”

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The NDAA Sends a Clear Message: We Will Defend Our Nation and Support Our Troops

Spoke in support of National Defense Authorization Act on Senate floor.

“Under Republican leadership, America is becoming safer and more prosperous. This year’s NDAA refocuses our military. It focuses on its core mission of defending the homeland and American interests overseas.”

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Barrasso: Healthcare Should Work for Patients, Not Big Insurance Companies

Argued Republicans' healthcare plan lowers costs and empowers patients versus Democratic support for ACA.

“Today, Democrats will vote to protect a broken system of higher costs, rampant fraud, and big checks to big insurance companies. Republicans will vote for a plan that lowers healthcare prices and empowers patients to choose the care and doctors that are best for them.”

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Barrasso: Democrats’ Obamacare Scam Is Insulting

Accused Democrats of supporting fraud in Obamacare and sending taxpayer money to insurance corporations.

“If Democrats were truly concerned about affordable healthcare, you would think that they would want to root out the waste and the fraud […] Yet every Democrat is going to come down here to the Floor tomorrow and vote to continue the fraud.”

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Barrasso Rips Democrats’ One-Size-Fits-All Obamacare Disaster

Attacked Democrats' proposal to send $83 billion to insurance companies and criticized Obamacare failures.

“Well, I oppose sending these payments directly from the federal government to the insurance companies. They shouldn’t be rewarded for what they have done.”

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Barrasso: The Biden COVID Bonuses Are a Bad Prescription with Harmful Side Effects

Criticized Democrats' $83 billion plan to extend COVID bonus payments to insurance companies.

“Biden COVID Bonuses are a bad prescription because the side effects are so harmful. Widespread fraud and corruption. Direct payments to line the pockets of big insurance companies. Taxpayer-subsidized healthcare for millionaires.”

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Senate Holds Hearing on Barrasso’s Bipartisan Making Parks Safer Act

Held hearing on bipartisan bill to upgrade National Park Service 911 call centers.

“This bill improves the speed and accuracy of emergency responders in locating and assisting callers in need of emergency assistance. These moments make a difference between visitors being able to receive quick care and continue their trip or facing more serious medical complications.”

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Barrasso, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Quality-Driven Health Care

Introduced bipartisan legislation to expand Medicare coordinated-care programs by recognizing more provider types.

“As a doctor from a frontier state, I am committed to making sure patients can access high-quality health care no matter where they live”

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Barrasso Blasts Democrats’ Plan to Extend Wasteful Biden COVID Bonus Payments

Criticized Democrats' proposal to extend COVID bonus payments without reforms.

“And on one side of the aisle, you have Democrats protecting a broken system with no plan to lower costs. On this side of the aisle, we have Republicans who are fighting to give people what they’ve wanted all along: the care they need, from the doctor they choose, at a price they can afford.”

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Barrasso, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Modernize Retirement Savings Rules for America’s Workforce

Introduced bipartisan legislation to allow workers to roll over Roth retirement accounts between jobs.

“Retirement savings belong to the workers who earn them, and those savings should follow them throughout their careers”

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Republicans are Restoring Secure Borders and Safe Communities

Praised Republican border security investments and criticized Biden administration immigration policies.

“President Trump and Republicans are ending the chaos, securing the border in record time, and getting America back on track […] We didn’t just secure the border for today. We secured it for the future.”

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Republicans Will Continue Removing Criminals and Terrorists from Our Streets

Spoke on Senate floor about immigration enforcement and public safety following an attack in Washington, D.C.

“The fallout from Joe Biden’s disastrous decision hurt Americans then. It continues to hurt Americans now. President Trump and Republicans are working to reverse these failures.”

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WY State Forester Kelly Norris Testifies in Support of Barrasso’s Wildfire Prevention Act

Introduced Wyoming State Forester to testify supporting Barrasso's Wildfire Prevention Act.

“Kelly has worked for the Wyoming State Forestry Division for 15 years. She has experience working as a forester for both the State of Wyoming and the U.S. Forest Service”

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