WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) this week questioned the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) over continued reports of cost growth and schedule delays in the agency's major projects. Enzi was particularly concerned that the cost and schedule performance of the projects "continues to deteriorate," according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). "I am troubled by  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., cosponsored a resolution, led by U.S. Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, concurring with President Trump's notice to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. "Our withdrawal from the INF Treaty sends a clear message to Russia that we will not stand idly by while they work to openly violate treaties and international norms," Enzi said. "  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., cosponsored a resolution, led by U.S. Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, concurring with President Trump's notice to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. "Our withdrawal from the INF Treaty sends a clear message to Russia that we will not stand idly by while they work to openly violate treaties and international norms," Enzi said.  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the extent to which the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has addressed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act feasibility study acceleration provisions. The report (GAO-19-561) is titled "Water Resources Projects: Army Corps of Engineers Can Further Enhance Acceleration of Feasibility Studies". The report was sent to Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman, Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, ranking member of th  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte this week celebrated two Montanans who won at June's National High School Finals Rodeo. On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Gianforte congratulated Shai McDonald, of Gardiner, and Brice Patterson, of Bozeman, who competed at the international event in Wyoming. McDonald won second place in barrel racing, and Patterson took fourth in bareback riding. "The o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on William Perry Pendley serving as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management: "Perry Pendley's experience dealing with public land issues and fighting for Wyoming makes him an excellent choice as Acting Director for the BLM. "A Wyoming native, his past service--in uniform and during the Reagan Administration--exemplifies his devotion to this country and I know that he will put that commitment first in his   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement after the Fish and Wildlife Service was forced by court-order to revise the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife under the Endangered Species Act to relist grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem: "The court-ordered relisting of the grizzly was not based on science or facts, but was rather the result of excessive litigation pursued by radical environmentalists intent on destroying our Western way   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement after the Trump administration withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: The Administration announced its intent to withdraw in February: "Russia is a serial violator of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty, a fact rightfully acknowledged by the Trump Administration and our NATO allies. The Kremlin's long track record of violating the treaty only underscores how right the Trump Admi  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, ranking Republican member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, released proposals to fix budget and appropriations process: "Our budget and appropriations process is broken, and the dysfunction needs to be addressed. "I commend Senator Enzi for continuing to advance solutions that will help create an effective system rooted in accountability a  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following floor remarks on how America's Transportation Infrastructure Act will enhance the quality of life for the American people: The EPW Committee will markup America's Transportation Infrastructure Act on July 30, 2019. "I am here today to talk about America's highway infrastructure. "It is important to every state, it's important in every community, and every t  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following remarks at a full committee business meeting: "This morning we will consider two pieces of legislation - Barrasso-Carper-Capito-Cardin substitute amendment to S. 2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act. "We'll also take up S. 1992, a bill I introduced along with Ranking Member Carper to repeal a $7.6 billion rescission in Federal-aid Highway Progra  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's action related to the grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem: "The grizzly is fully recovered in Wyoming. End of story. "The Fish and Wildlife Service first moved to delist the bear almost 15 years ago. The last three administrations made the determination that the grizzly bear was recovered. "Wyoming has a proven track record of strong, science-based manag  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's action related to the grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem: "The grizzly is fully recovered in Wyoming. End of story. "The Fish and Wildlife Service first moved to delist the bear almost 15 years ago. The last three administrations made the determination that the grizzly bear was recovered. "Wyo  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act includes several provisions for Wyoming. * * * Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) will introduce America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019. The bill includes several key provisions for Wyoming. The legislation is the largest highway bill in history, and will make significant   more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act includes several provisions for Wyoming. * * * Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) will introduce America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019. The bill includes several key provisions for Wyoming. The legislation is the largest highway bill in history, and will make significant investments to maintain and repair Wyoming's roads and bridges,  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Barrasso, Carper, Capito, and Cardin Introduce America's Transportation Infrastructure Act. * * * Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Tom Carper (D-DE), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) will introduce America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019. The bill is the largest highway legislation in history.   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service revised the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act to again include grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem: "It is extremely disappointing that grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region will be added back to the endangered species list due to a frivolous lawsuit and a flawed court decision. "Biologists agree that the Yel  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement after President Trump formally announced a deal to open up the European Union to more U.S. beef exports: "The announcement to increase the amount of American beef that can be sold in the European Union market is good for our ranchers, our economy and our country. "We produce some of the highest quality beef in the world, and I am glad Wyoming farmers and ranchers will have more certainty when it comes to tra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on Wyoming native William Perry Pendley being appointed acting director of the Bureau of Land Management: "It is great news that a Wyoming native will be the acting head of the Bureau of Land Management. "I have known William Pendley for many years, and I am confident he understands the unique public land challenges that western states face. He is a well-qualified choice for this position. "I look forward t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) this week questioned the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) over continued reports of cost growth and schedule delays in the agency's major projects. Enzi was particularly concerned that the cost and schedule performance of the projects "continues to deteriorate," according to the Government Accountabilit  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) today released several proposals to fix America's broken budget and spending process gleaned from hearings and meetings with members of Congress, state officials, the administration, and stakeholder groups. Enzi noted the proposals reflect suggestions from members of both sides of the aisle and from groups that span the p  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) today released several proposals to fix America's broken budget and spending process gleaned from hearings and meetings with members of Congress, state officials, the administration, and stakeholder groups. Enzi noted the proposals reflect suggestions from members of both sides of the aisle and from groups that span the political spectrum. He said these id  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced a bipartisan resolution to encourage investment in education and training for American workers by designating September 2019 as "National Workforce Development Month." The resolution supports federal programs that promote workforce development and recognizes the crucial role they play in g  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-63) on legislation (S. 1689) to permit states to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of a state to the drinking water revolving fund of the state in certain circumstances. The report was advanced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, on July 23. Excerpts of the report follow: GENERAL STATEMENT AND BACKGROUND Lead is a toxic chemical that causes serious health problems. Exces  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-64) on legislation (S. 1833) to transfer a bridge over the Wabash River to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority. The report was advanced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, on v. Excerpts of the report follow: GENERAL STATEMENT AND BACKGROUND The Harmony Way Bridge is a two-lane bridge that connects Illinois Route 14 with Indiana State Road  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-61) on legislation (S. 349) to require the secretary of Transportation to request nominations for, and make determinations regarding, roads to be designated under the national scenic byways program. The report was advanced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, on July 23. Excerpts of the report follow: GENERAL STATEMENT AND BACKGROUND The National Scenic Byways Program was established under the In  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-62) on legislation (S. 1014) to establish the Route 66 Centennial Commission. The report was advanced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, on July 23. Excerpts of the report follow: GENERAL STATEMENT AND BACKGROUND U.S. Highway 66, better known as Route 66 or the Mother Road, provided a critical link between the Midwest and Southern California. Route 66 initially spanned 2,448 miles. It was desig  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, and Tom Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following op-ed on bipartisan plan to fix roads and bridges, which was provided to CNN online: Too often, partisan rancor in Washington prevents Congress from doing big, important things. But no matter the headlines, there is always an opportunity for folks who are willing to work in a bipartisan way to get big things done. Making a major investment in our nation's infrastructure is one of those opport  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Ranking Member Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ranking Member Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following statements on the full committee passage of the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (S. 2302): The legislation as amended passed the committee by a vote  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Chairman John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ranking Member Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following statements on the full committee passage of the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (S. 2302): The legislation as amended passed the committee b  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following statements with Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, and Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's passage of the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act (S. 2302): The legislation as amended passed the committee by a vote of 21 to 0. The bill authorizes $287 billion over five years, including $259 billion for formula programs to maintain and r  more