Environment and Public Works
“Gaining a ranking member position of a subcommittee right out of the gate will allow me an important opportunity to shape the debate on environmental health concerns,” Barrasso said.

The Superfund and Environmental Health Subcommittee has jurisdiction over Superfund and Brownfields, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, interstate waste, and environmental justice, among other issues.

As a member of the Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection Subcommittee, Barrasso will have jurisdiction over the Endangered Species Act.

“Many Wyoming landowners are adversely affected by the Endangered Species Act – one of the major issues that comes before the subcommittee on wildlife protection.”

“With each subcommittee, I’ll have ample opportunity to take action and speak up on behalf of the Cowboy state,” Barrasso said.

Energy and Natural Resources
“In the Energy Committee, my assignments give me influence over the energy and public lands interests so important to our state’s economy. As a member of the National Parks and the Public Lands and Forest subcommittees, I’ll have a chance to contribute to the stewardship of our parks and forests that represent our state’s outstanding recreational values.”

The Senator’s subcommittees are as follows:

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW)

• Superfund and Environmental Health Subcommittee (Ranking Member)
• Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection Subcommittee
• Public Sector Solutions to Global Warming, Oversight and Children’s Health Protection Subcommittee

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Energy)
• National Parks Subcommittee
• Public Lands and Forest
• Water and Power