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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Wyoming Newsletter for Sunday November 17, 2019 ( 14 items )  

Enzi, Barrasso Ask Senate to Recognize 150th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., introduced a resolution to designate Dec. 10, 2019 as Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Wyoming granting women the right to vote. On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming territory became the first territory or state to grant women the right to vote. This resolution would emphasize Wyoming's role in granting women the right to vo  more

Enzi, Barrasso Ask Senate to Recognize 150th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., introduced a resolution to designate Dec. 10, 2019 as Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Wyoming granting women the right to vote. On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming territory became the first territory or state to grant women the right to vote. This resolution would emphasize Wyoming's role in granting women the right to   more

Rep. Cheney Introduces Resolution to Recognize 150th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) introduced a resolution on Thursday to call on the U.S. House of Representatives to designate December 10, 2019 as "Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day" to honor the 150th anniversary of the state granting women the right to vote. A similar measure was introduced by Wyoming Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barasso in the Senate, and the text of Rep. Chen  more

Rep. Cheney Reaffirms the Need to Support Coal Production If the AML Program is to Continue
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) on Thursday highlighted the Wyoming coal industry's significant contribution to the federal Abandoned Mine Land (AML) program during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on H.R. 4248. She was honored to introduce Alan Edwards, the Deputy Director of Wyoming's Department Of Environmental Quality, who was invited to testify before the   more

Rep. Cheney, Sens. Cruz, Graham Introduce Bill to Reverse Misguided Civil-Nuclear Waivers, Dismantle Iran Nuclear Deal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY), Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this week introduced legislation that would dismantle a key remaining part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in response to the Trump administration's repeated issuance of waivers for civil nuclear projects contemplated by   more

Rep. Huizenga Honors Veterans and Their Families Across West Michigan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) joined veterans across West Michigan to honor them and thank them for their service. On Friday, Congressman Huizenga joined more than 200 veterans in Hudsonville at a Consumers Energy Veterans event. Later that day, he participated in a veterans appreciation event at Bayberry Farms in Wyoming. On Saturday, Huizenga celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion Au  more

Sen. Barrasso Invites Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon to Testify Before the Senate on Clean Water Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) announced that he was inviting Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon to testify on November 19, 2019 at a hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on improving Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Reform is necessary because certain states have abused the Section 401 process to block e  more

Sen. Barrasso Issues Remarks at Hearing on Nuclear Power
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following remarks at a hearing entitled "Preserving and Expanding Clean, Reliable Nuclear Power: U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Performance Trends and Safety Initiatives": The hearing featured testimony from Admiral Robert Willard, president and chief executive officer of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations; Dr. Peter Lyons, commissioner of the Nuclear Regulator  more

Sen. Barrasso Questions Secretary of Energy Nominee Dan Brouillette
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * - Presses nominee on energy research, carbon capture technology, Nuclear Fuel Working Group and cybersecurity at the Dept. of Energy. * * * Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned Dan Brouillette, President Trump's nominee to be the next secretary of Energy. Barrasso pressed Brouillette on energy research, carbon capture technology, the Nuclear Fuel Working Group and cybersecurity eff  more

Sen. Barrasso Submits Op-Ed Calling on World Bank to Fund More Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following op-ed calling on World Bank to fund more energy project, which was provided to Fox News online: Why isn't the World Bank using all available energy resources in its global efforts to fight poverty? That's the question I've asked World Bank President David Malpass. Nearly two years ago, the multilateral development bank decided to stop supporting critical coal, oil and gas projects that help people in developing countri  more

Sen. Barrasso: Trade Deal is Essential to U.S. Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke recently on the Senate floor about the need to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement to keep America's record-setting economy on track. Excerpts of Senator Barrasso's remarks: "I come to the floor today to shine a spotlight on our strong, healthy, growing economy. "Specifically, my focus is on how this record-setting economy is helping and can cont  more

Sen. Enzi Aims to Reduce Youth Use of Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: As teen use of e-cigarettes and vaping has skyrocketed over the last few years, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., wants to ensure the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is taking the necessary steps to protect public health and our children. At a Senate health committee hearing focused on examining the response to lung illnesses and rising youth electronic cigarette use, Enzi expressed his concern about the  more

Senate Energy Committee Issues Testimony From Office of Wyoming Gov. Gordon
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Randall Luthi, chief energy advisor of the Office of Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, at a hearing on energy and revenue sharing: "I'm Randall Luthi, chief energy advisor for Governor Mark Gordon. On behalf of the Governor, thank you for the opportunity to meet with you and discuss a few of my favorite things: Wyoming, energy and revenue sharing. My comments will focus on the wind and solar portio  more

Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Sets Hearing on Water Quality Certification Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following hearing information: Hearing on the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act (S. 1087) and Other Potential Reforms to Improve Implementation of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act: State Perspectives at 406 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19: Panel 1: * Mark Gordon, Governor, Wyoming * J. Kevin Stitt, Governor, Oklahoma * Laura Watson, Senior Assistant Attorney General and Divi  more