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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wyoming Newsletter for Sunday May 11, 2025 ( 12 items )  

Barrasso for WSJ: The Senate Can End California's EV Mandate
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso for WSJ: The Senate Can End California's EV Mandate Wall Street Journal The Senate Can End California's EV Mandate The bureaucrats at the GAO can't dictate the actions of the U.S. Senate or the will of the voters. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) May 6, 2025 The editorial board notes that "The Politics of EVs Have Changed" (May 5). Last week House Republicans, joined b  more

Barrasso Honors Military Appreciation Month
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Honors Military Appreciation Month "Let's thank our heroes who fought for our liberty. Let's thank those who serve today. Let's thank their families who serve and sacrifice alongside them. Let's thank our communities who rally behind them." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to honor Wyoming troops during Military Ap  more

Barrasso Honors Wyoming's Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Honors Wyoming's Veterans "Wyoming has one of the highest per-capita rates of veterans in America. Wyoming's pride in those who served runs deep...I will continue to listen to our veterans, work to improve their care, and honor their sacrifices." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), spoke on the Senate floor to honor and recognize the contributions of Wyoming's vet  more

Barrasso, Capito Introduce Growing America's Small Businesses and Manufacturing Act
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Capito Introduce Growing America's Small Businesses and Manufacturing Act Bill will make it more affordable for farmers, ranchers and small businesses to purchase much-needed equipment, build their operations, and support their employees. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced pro-growth legislation to boost investment i  more

Barrasso: Senate GOP Must Stop California's Electric Vehicle Mandate
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Senate GOP Must Stop California's Electric Vehicle Mandate "California wants to export its radical and impractical electric vehicle mandate to all 50 states. California's mandates are a progressive power grab." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today called on the United States Senate to overturn California's radical Electric Vehicle (EVs) Mandat  more

CONGRESSWOMAN HAGEMAN INTRODUCES NO STUDENT VISAS FOR SANCTUARY CITIES ACT
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN HAGEMAN INTRODUCES NO STUDENT VISAS FOR SANCTUARY CITIES ACT Washington, D.C. - Earlier today Congresswoman Hageman introduced the No Student Visas for Sanctuary Cities Act, an action which will hold sanctuary cities accountable for their violation of federal law and for their aiding of illegal aliens. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit student visa  more

HAGEMAN'S HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE SETS AMERICA ON A PATH OF INCREASED ENERGY AND MINERAL PRODUCTION AND WORKS TO BLOCK THE BUFFALO AND ROCK SPRINGS RMPs
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * HAGEMAN'S HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE SETS AMERICA ON A PATH OF INCREASED ENERGY AND MINERAL PRODUCTION AND WORKS TO BLOCK THE BUFFALO AND ROCK SPRINGS RMPs Washington, D.C. - In a House Natural Resource Committee markup yesterday, as part of the budget reconciliation process, Congresswoman Hageman worked with her colleagues to generate $18.5 billion in revenue for the United States by bolsteri  more

Harriet Hageman Selected for the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Harriet Hageman Selected for the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Hageman's office has been selected for the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program. The program offers eligible veterans, Gold Star Families, and active-duty spouses a two-year paid fellowship within the U.S. House of Representatives with a goal to provide hands-on experience and professiona  more

ICYMI: Lummis, Barrasso Host Veteran's Telephone Townhall with VA Secretary Doug Collins
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lummis, Barrasso Host Veteran's Telephone Townhall with VA Secretary Doug Collins Washington, D.C. -- Last night, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and John Barrasso (R-WY) hosted a statewide telephone townhall for Wyoming Veterans, joined by Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Tim Sheppard from the Wyoming Veterans Commission. During the call, Secretary Collins an  more

Lummis Introduces Bill to Protect Firefighters and Communities from Wildfire Threats
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis Introduces Bill to Protect Firefighters and Communities from Wildfire Threats WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today led her colleagues in introducing the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025, aimed at safeguarding firefighters, communities, and property in Wyoming and across the west from the destructive impacts of wildfires. S  more

Lummis Votes to Confirm New SSA Commissioner, Pushes for Solutions for Wyoming SSA Offices
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis Votes to Confirm New SSA Commissioner, Pushes for Solutions for Wyoming SSA Offices Washington, D.C. -- Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement after voting to confirm President Trump's nominee for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). "I'm pleased that the U.S. Senate has finally confirmed Frank Bisignano, President Trump's choice to head the So  more

Rep. Hageman: Big, Beautiful Bill Defunds Green Energy Subsidies
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following floor remarks on May 7, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I like being in the top five. I rise to recognize Wyoming's outstanding small businesses during this Small Business Week. Like Wyoming's diverse topography, from pastures to sagebrush to majestic mountains, our small business landscape boasts a robust v  more