WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 5893) to amend title 40, U.S. Code, "to provide certain purchasing authority for recipients or subrecipients of grants under chapter 53 of title 49 of such Code." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Matthew Cartwright, 1034 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5546; or in the district offices at  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement: Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized more than $2.6 million in funding to expand rural broadband deployment in 550 locations throughout Wyoming: "Communities in Wyoming deserve reliable and affordable access to high-speed internet, a staple in information technology and communication.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following transcript: During this morning's House Republican leadership press conference, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) drew a sharp contrast between the radical, socialist policies pursued by the Democrats and the continued track record of success implemented by President Trump and Republicans in Congress. Watch the video here, and see the transcript below: REP. LIZ CHENEY: We have a terrifi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following remarks on Feb. 11: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), delivered the following remarks at a committee business meeting. At the business meeting, the committee advanced S. 3239, William T. Coleman, Jr., Department of Transportation Headquarters Act, and 18 General Services Administration  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following floor remarks on the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act: "During his State of the Union Address, President Trump called on Congress to rebuild America's infrastructure. "He specifically asked Congress to pass America's Transportation Infrastructure Act 'to invest in new roads, bridges, and tunnels all across our land.' "The Senate is ready to a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the Trump administration's actions affecting America's uranium producers. The president's budget proposes to create an American uranium reserve. "The United States should not be dependent on foreign imports  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the Trump administration's actions affecting America's uranium producers. The president's budget proposes to create an American uranium reserve. "The United States should not be dependent on foreign imports of uranium. It is a risk to our national security. Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on President Trump's fiscal 2021 budget proposal: "Presidents' budgets are a reflection of Administration priorities, but in the end, they are just a list of suggestions, as the power of the purse rests with Congress. "Bipartisan consensus will be necessary to bring our debt and deficits under control. I hope to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put our country on a more sustainable fisca  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's fiscal 2021 budget proposal: "Presidents' budgets are a reflection of Administration priorities, but in the end, they are just a list of suggestions, as the power of the purse rests with Congress. "Bipartisan consensus will be necessary to bring our debt and deficits under control. I hope to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put our  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a new report that shows the cost projections for income driven repayment (IDR) plans surging, which will ultimately cost the federal government more than $200 billion over the next decade. The report also found that more than half of the loans are expected to be forgiven, instead of fully repaid. The report was requested by   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a new report that shows the cost projections for income driven repayment (IDR) plans surging, which will ultimately cost the federal government more than $200 billion over the next decade. The report also found that more than half of the loans are expected to be forgiven, instead of fully repaid. The report was requested by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal financial management by updating the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act of 1990. The CFO Act created a new foundation for federal financial management and established a fiscal management reporting and leadership structure. "While financial reporting at the agency-level has improved, the federal government is still una  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13: Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) this week introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal financial management by updating the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act of 1990. The CFO Act created a new foundation for federal financial management and established a fiscal management reporting and leadership structure. The legislation, S. 32  more