Barrasso Shares Thanksgiving Dinner with Wyoming Troops in Germany

Shared Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming troops stationed in Germany.

“Wyoming is so proud of our servicemembers and the sacrifices they make to defend our safety and security abroad”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Senate Designates November 20 as National Rural Health Day

Introduced and passed bipartisan resolution designating November 20 as National Rural Health Day.

“The rural and frontier providers across Wyoming and the West have a long record of ensuring patients receive the care they need close to home”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

WY County Commissioners Association’s Micah Christensen Testifies on Federal Land Management

Introduced Wyoming County Commissioners Association representative to testify on federal land management permitting.

“Micah works closely with Wyoming’s county commissioners every day on federal natural resource issues”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso, Luján Bill Helps Improve Efficiency of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Introduced bipartisan bill to improve 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline geolocation routing efficiency.

“The enactment of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has helped save lives in Wyoming and across the country. Our focus should always be on finding ways to provide timely and helpful resources for Americans when they need them the most”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso: We’re One Step Closer to Reversing Biden-Era Buffalo RMPA

Spoke in support of repealing Biden-era coal leasing prohibition in Wyoming.

“This week, the Senate must reverse another one of the many bad Joe Biden runaway regulations. The one we’re repealing today targeted affordable, reliable, and abundant American energy. That’s proof that Republicans are getting America back on track.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso: Republicans are Making Life More Affordable for Every American

Praised Republican efforts to lower taxes and reduce inflation.

“Republicans are making our nation safer and more prosperous. The economy is improving. Inflation has cooled. The economy is growing. Gas prices are at their lowest in four years. For the first time in years, wages are rising faster than prices. America is getting back on track.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso Introduces Bill to Repeal Green New Deal Housing Mandates

Introduced bill repealing HUD and USDA energy efficiency standards for financed housing.

“Every day, American families are being priced out of the housing market. The Biden administration’s Green New Deal housing mandates make it even harder for young families to buy their first home.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso on Meet the Press Criticizes Democrat Attempts to Prop Up Failing Obamacare

Criticized Democratic efforts to extend ACA premium tax credits as inadequate.

“putting another big Band-Aid on a gaping wound that needs major surgery.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso: The Senate Took a Major Step Forward to Reopen the Government

Praised Senate progress on government reopening and funding food assistance and veterans programs.

“The government is finally on the path to reopening. That is the right result. It provides certainty to the American people.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso Slams Schumer Plan to Prop Up Obamacare

Criticized Democratic shutdown offer as $30 billion payment to insurance companies.

“The American people deserve a full debate about the unaffordability of Obamacare. Senator Schumer’s offer does nothing to address the cost of healthcare, does nothing to lower premiums, does nothing to reassure the American people. All it does is make insurance companies richer and taxpayers poorer.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

The Schumer Shutdown is Cruel and Heartless

Criticized Senate Democrats for prolonging government shutdown for political leverage.

“In an interview just yesterday with Punchbowl News, Senator Murphy said reopening the government would do ‘substantial damage’ to Democrats’ ‘brand.’ There you have it. Functioning government is bad for the ‘brand.’”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso Calls on Democrats to Stop Prolonging the Pain of the Schumer Shutdown

Called on Democrats to end government shutdown and reopen government this week.

“How much longer are you going to force families to stand in line at food banks and workers to miss paychecks? The Schumer Shutdown can end this week.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Senator Barrasso Pays Tribute to Vice President Dick Cheney

Paid tribute to former Vice President Dick Cheney on Senate floor.

“He was, by any measure, one of the most consequential Vice Presidents our nation ever had. Dick helped guide the course of history in Wyoming, in America, and around the world. We will always remember Dick Cheney as a son of Wyoming.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso: Democrats Have a Dangerous and Destructive Vision for America’s Future

Barrasso praised Republican achievements on border, economy and energy while criticizing Democrats.

“The Democrat Party has been hijacked by socialists. Now, they’re holding the American people hostage. Why? Because Democrats are radical and extreme.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso Statement on Vice President Cheney

Issued statement mourning the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

“Wyoming mourns the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. From high school football star to White House Chief of Staff, Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President, Dick’s career has few peers in American life. His unflinching leadership shaped many of the biggest moments in domestic and U.S.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Day 35 of the Schumer Shutdown: When Will Democrats End Americans’ Suffering?

Criticized Democrats for prolonging government shutdown affecting federal workers and Americans.

“Federal workers want to reopen the government. The Democrats tell them, no, we know better than you do. As a result, the pain continues. Each day, the Democrats grow more radical, more reckless, more extreme, and more out of touch with the people they claim to represent.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Schumer Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits for 42 Million Americans

Criticized Democrats for shutdown threatening SNAP benefits for 42 million.

“Democrats have chosen leverage over lives, politics over paychecks, and fighting President Trump over feeding families.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso: Even Democrats’ Closest Allies Are Begging Them to End the Schumer Shutdown

Said Democratic union allies are demanding end to government shutdown.

“These are working Americans. Their paychecks are missing. Their bills are mounting. Their stress is multiplying. Their message is clear: reopen the government today. Democrats refuse to listen. Instead, they freely admit this is all about politics.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Reality Check: Propping Up Obamacare Failures Won’t Lower Costs

Criticized Democrats for using government shutdown to prop up Affordable Care Act.

“This isn’t about making healthcare more affordable. It is organized theft of taxpayers. And it is all to prop up a program that never worked.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso Calls on Democrats to Pass Bill Paying Federal Workers During the Schumer Shutdown

Called on Democrats to pass bill paying federal workers during government shutdown.

“Senate Democrats have a choice. Pay essential workers who are working right now without a paycheck. Or send them into the weekend with empty bank accounts and bills they cannot pay. If Democrats vote no, it won’t be about fairness. It will be about politics.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso Blasts Democrat Talk-A-Thon

Criticized Senate Democrats' 22-hour floor speech as unproductive during government shutdown.

“The facts speak for themselves. Americans deserve better than Democrats’ rubbish.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso Slams Democrats for Practicing the Politics of Pain

Accused Democrats of practicing politics of pain during government shutdown.

“The Democrats don’t seem to care about any of those Americans. They care more about the people in their left wing who want to provide health care for illegal immigrants – paid for by taxpayers – rather than pay the men and women in uniform. It’s wrong. They’re afraid of their liberal base.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Democrats are “Terrified of Getting the Guillotine” From Far-Left Activist Groups

Criticized Democrats for prolonging government shutdown by caving to far-left activists.

“Democrats know they could end the shutdown today, but they’re too scared of the radical activists who continue to carry the tune of the Democrat Party.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso: The Democrats are Holding this Country Hostage. It’s Time for it to End.

Said Democrats are holding country hostage by refusing to reopen government.

“The Democrats are holding this country hostage. It’s time for it to end. It is time to reopen the government for all of the people in the United States.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov

Barrasso: The Radicals Hold the Reins of Today’s Democrat Party

Criticized Senate Democrats and far-left groups for prolonging government shutdown.

“What Senator Schumer and Democrats in this body are really saying is this:Every day of this Schumer Shutdown strengthens their alliance with far-left activist groups. These radicals hold the reins of today’s Democrat party. They’re driving the stagecoach. Not Senator Schumer. Not Representative Jeffries.”

Read on barrasso.senate.gov