Barrasso Responds to Schumer’s Call to have President Biden Declare Climate Emergency and Circumvent Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) issued the following statement in response to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling on President Biden to declare a climate emergency and take executive actions without Congress. Last night, on MSNBC, Schumer said, “I think it might be a good idea for President Biden to call […]
Barrasso Slams Biden Administration’s 60 Day Moratorium on Oil, Gas, & Coal Leasing and Permitting on Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) issued the following statement in response to one of the Biden administration’s first Department of the Interior memos, which will effectively ban oil, gas, and coal leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters for at least the next 60 days. The memo was signed by […]
Barrasso Praises Completion of Important Step towards Building Carbon Capture Infrastructure in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) issued the following statement on the completion of an environmental review and release of a Record of Decision for the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative (WPCI). Completion of the environmental review will facilitate the development of a carbon dioxide pipeline network across Wyoming. This is critical step […]
Wyoming Initiatives Receive Federal Funding for Rare Earth Mineral Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) issued the following statement on two separate Wyoming rare earth mineral research projects receiving federal funding from the Department of Energy. Barrasso has long emphasized and supported the importance of rare earth mineral mining, separation, and supply chain development. The funding was awarded to the Wyoming […]
Barrasso: A Return to the Paris Climate Agreement will Raise Energy Costs and it Won’t Solve Climate Change
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) issued the following statement in response to President-elect Biden’s expected executive order to have the United States rejoin the Paris climate agreement. “A return to the Paris climate agreement will raise Americans’ energy costs and won’t solve climate change,” said Barrasso. “Under the agreement, the Biden […]
Barrasso: Executive Order to Stop Keystone Pipeline will Rob Workers of Good-Paying Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) issued the following statement in response to President-elect Biden’s expected executive order to stop construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. “President-elect Biden’s executive order will rob both American and Canadian workers of good-paying jobs,” said Barrasso. “Currently, one thousand union workers are busy constructing the Keystone […]
Barrasso Statement on Federal Court’s Decision to Strike Down the Affordable Clean Energy Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) released the following statement on a federal appeals court’s decision to strike down the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. The ACE rule repealed and replaced the Obama administration’s so-called Clean Power Plan rule. “Two activist judges on the court seem intent on clearing the decks for […]
Senator Barrasso has Phone Call with Interior Nominee Rep. Debra Haaland
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) issued the following statement following his phone call with Rep. Debra Haaland (D-NM), whom President-elect Biden intends to nominate for U.S. Secretary of the Interior. “I spoke with Representative Haaland on the phone about her vision for the Interior Department,” said Barrasso. “We discussed the important […]
Senator Barrasso has Phone Call with Energy Nominee Jennifer Granholm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) issued the following statement following his phone call with former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, whom President-elect Biden intends to nominate for U.S. Secretary of Energy. “I had the opportunity to speak with Governor Granholm about her vision for the Energy Department,” said Barrasso. “I stressed to […]
Manchin Urges President Biden To Reconsider Keystone XL Decision, Support Responsible Energy Infrastructure Development
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, urged President Biden to reconsider his executive order revoking the cross-border permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline and expressed continued support of the responsible expansion of energy infrastructure, including pipelines. “I am writing today to express my support […]