Army Corps of Engineers Commander Agrees “To Do the Right Thing” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., pressed the Commander of Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. General Robert Van Antwerp, to assist the City of Cheyenne deliver clean drinking water to the city’s residents. “Let me be clear – Cheyenne ’s water is safe. … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi, both R-Wyo., banded together with nine other senators to create a caucus with the sole purpose of increasing border security and enforcing current border security laws. “ Wyoming folks want secure borders and a secure nation. We owe it to all Americans, those who were born … Read more
Urges Senate to Pass Bill Denying Driver’s Licenses to Illegals WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has renewed his effort to pass legislation to discourage states from issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. The Barrasso bill is part of a broader Republican immigration reform proposal. “I think the U.S. Senate has a responsibility to … Read more
Barrasso, Enzi, Tester warn of ‘serious effects’ on livestock industry WASHINGTON – Both of Wyoming’s U.S. Senators are teaming up with Montana Senator Jon Tester to send a stern warning to the U.S. Department of Agriculture: relaxing restrictions on beef and lamb from Argentina is still too dangerous for America . Republican Senators Mike Enzi, … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s bill to protect the Wyoming Range reached a key milestone with today’s hearing in the U.S. Senate. “The Wyoming Range represents the heart and soul of Wyoming ,” Barrasso said. “The hearing today is a major step toward enhancing the tourism, recreation, and the hunting economy of the Wyoming … Read more
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., pushed Administration officials to explore new avenues to ensure American energy security. The Senator questioned federal bureaucrats during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. “ Washington should not buy vast quantities of oil with prices at historic highs. It simply does not make sense,” Barrasso said. “We … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today welcomed a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to de-list the gray wolves from the endangered species list. “After years of struggle and debate, common sense and sound science are finally prevailing,” Barrasso said. “Today’s decision is a positive step forward for Wyoming .” Environmental … Read more
WASHINGTON – Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal will testify in a Senate hearing on U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s Wyoming Range bill. The bill is aimed at protecting more than 1.2 million acres of the Bridger Teton National Forest and the Wyoming Range . The Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee hearing on the “Wyoming Range Legacy Act” … Read more
WASHINGTON – More than 1.2 million acres of the Bridger Teton National Forest and Wyoming Range – a signature mountain range – will move one step closer to receiving protection, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) announced today. Barrasso has successfully worked with Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Ranking Member Pete Domenici … Read more
Barrasso, Enzi Address Senate Judiciary Committee at Nomination Hearing WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi, both R-Wyo., asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to approve the nomination of Richard Honaker as U.S. District Judge for Wyoming , asking the committee to move Honaker’s nomination through committee and on to the full Senate for … Read more
