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John Anthony Barrasso is an American politician and physician serving as the senior United States senator from Wyoming since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Barrasso has focused on issues such as healthcare, energy, and economic growth during his tenure in the Senate. He has been an advocate for reducing government regulations and promoting energy independence, reflecting the interests of his constituents in Wyoming, a state rich in natural resources.
following the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, the National Institutes of Health, which is the Nation's medical research Agency in Bethesda, MD, needed to secure its campus. The NIH's grounds were always open to the public…
a new year begins, and it brings us new challenges, new opportunities, and new faces in the 116th Congress. I welcome the nine freshman Senators: Mrs. Blackburn of Tennessee, Mr. Braun of Indiana, Mr. Cramer of North Dakota, Josh Hawley of…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Welcoming New Senators
the Senator from Delaware is correct about this use of digital maps. Under H.R. 5787, Congress does not intend to prevent the use of these tools or data to assist in the implementation of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act. Congress intends…
today the Senate passed H.R. 5787, the Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2018, by unanimous consent. This legislation adds new acres to the Coastal Barrier Resources System, which Congress established through bipartisan legislation…
reserving the right to object, whether you support ObamaCare or oppose it--and I clearly oppose it--it remains the law. The decision in the Texas case is being appealed, and I expect it will eventually end up before the Supreme Court…
I want to now discuss methylene chloride. I understand this chemical has been blamed in dozens of accidental deaths across the country.
My final question is with regard to FIFRA. For years, members of the public have expressed concerns that EPA is not doing a better job addressing the hazards associated with pesticides.
At a minimum, I think the EPA must speak clearly about the level of risk associated with these chemicals and not just talk about it but take decisive action where it is warranted.
This is for you, Mr. Lanham. We had a hearing earlier about ocean plastic and the oceans that are affecting plastics and what could be used, how plastics could better be used.
The Endangered Species Act amendments that I have been working on, our discussion draft, reauthorizes appropriations for the Endangered Species Act for the first time since Fiscal Year 1992.
I think Senator Carper has been delayed in another hearing, which is critical for his attendance.
Well, thank you very much, and thank you for the wonderful work that Ducks Unlimited continues to do on behalf of all of us.
The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program allows U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services to provide direct technical and financial assistance to private landowners to improve fish and wildlife habitat.
Coal mining supports thousands of excellent jobs throughout the state and provides a major source of revenue at the local and state level.
I rise today in celebration of Kay Bjorklund, Wyoming AARP's 2018 Andrus Award honoree. Since 2001, the Wyoming chapter of AARP continues to make a positive difference in the lives of senior citizens and their communities, serving out…
I ask unanimous consent to complete my brief statement before the rollcall is taken. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 99, nays 1, as follows…
it is time to vote on America's Water Infrastructure Act. I thank my friend and colleague from Delaware, the senior Senator, Mr. Carper, for his great contributions to this piece of legislation. It is an important bill that has broad…
I would like to sincerely thank my ranking member and partner in this bipartisan bill, Senator Carper. You could not have asked for a better colead moving this legislation forward. I agree with exactly the sentiments expressed by the…
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