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Bringing the Federal
Permitting Process into the 21st Century




The long harsh winter months in
Wyoming give us a very small window to fix our highways and
roads. To make matters worse, the federal government's outdated
regulatory review process, known as the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA), has made it nearly impossible to get anything
done.

Since NEPA was enacted more than
50 years ago, the time to complete the average Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) has nearly tripled from 2.5 years to 6.5
years. It is completely unacceptable that the people of Wyoming
are forced to wait the better part of a decade for the federal
government's permission to start vital road projects.

I partnered with U.S. Senator
Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to lead a bipartisan effort to end this
madness. This week, we reintroduced the Interactive Federal
Review Act which would direct the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) to select a minimum of ten federal highway projects to
demonstrate the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based
platforms in carrying out the environmental analysis and
community engagement processes required in FHWA projects.

The bill would drastically cut
down the time needed to repair Wyoming highways by allowing
modern technology to make government more efficient and
cost-effective. A streamlined environmental review process means
Wyoming will see more shovels in dirt and less signs on the side
of the road talking about projects being completed in the distant
future.

More frequently and efficiently
maintained roads means safer roads with less accidents and more
people in Wyoming making it home safely. Asking the federal
government to embrace modern technology should be a no brainer.

It's time for our permitting
process to enter the 21st century.


Happy Trails,









Senator Lummis' Week in Pictures






I had the privilege of meeting
with Sweetwater County native and Rock Springs High School alum
Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, who has been nominated to be the Director
of the National Institute of Health. We had a great discussion
about the need to expand access to quality health care in rural
communities throughout Wyoming.



































WORKING
IN WASHINGTON



Legislative Actions:


I joined U.S.
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) in introducing the Women's Public
Health and Safety Act which would give states the authority to
exclude abortion providers, like Planned Parenthood, from
receiving Medicaid funds.

Folks in
Wyoming should not be forced to see their hard-earned tax dollars
funding organizations that provide or promote abortions.



Committee Hearings:

During a Senate
Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing I drew a
direct line from Washington's out-of-control spending to historic
inflation and soaring interest rates. As a result, too many
would-be-homebuyers in Wyoming have been priced out of the market
and are unable to achieve the dream of home ownership. Watch my
remarks here.

Floor Activity:

Wyoming has a
rich history of incredible women and Dessie A. Bebout stands out
as one of the most remarkable women from our trailblazing state.
Dessie dedicated her life to serving our country and helping
others. From enlisting in the military following Pearl Harbor to
serving as the Postmaster of the Shoshoni Post Office and earning
the 'Order of the Vest,' the highest award given to postmasters,
Dessie committed her life to public service. I cannot think of a
more fitting person to rename the Shoshoni Post Office after and
I was honored to be able to share her story on the Senate floor
alongside Sen. Barrasso this week. Watch my remarks here.












WORKING
IN WYOMING



Media:
U.S. Senator Kirsten
Gillibrand (D-NY) and I joined Yahoo Finance and Fox News to
discuss the reintroduction of the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible
Financial Innovation Act which will provide a federal regulatory
framework for the crypto asset industry. This landmark
legislation would protect Wyoming consumers and investors from
bad actors and ensure that America remains the global financial
leader. Watch my interview with Yahoo Finance here and with Fox
News here.
Working for Wyoming:
Securing reliable air
travel for rural communities in Wyoming has been made
significantly more difficult by the Department of Transportation
(DOT) sitting on SkyWest Charter's application for a Commuter Air
Carrier Authorization for more than a year. I wrote a letter this
week to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg asking for an
explanation as to why DOT has been delayed in its review process.


Reliable and
affordable air service is critical to Wyoming's economy for a
variety of reasons, including attracting visitors and businesses.
Air service is also often needed to allow Wyoming residents in
remote areas to access necessary medical services. I asked for
answers from Secretary Buttigieg by July 25th.
New Around Wyoming:
Cheyenne Frontier
Days Unofficially Starts This Weekend
Laramie Live
Although Cheyenne
Frontier Days doesn't officially get underway until July 21,
rodeo qualifying events actually kick off this weekend, according
to a CFD news release.

The Frontier Days
horse drive will also be held on Sunday.












GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WYOMING






In an effort to bring more
federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
(IIJA) back to our state, the Wyoming legislature has
appropriated $75 million to the governor's office in a State
Infrastructure Matching Fund. These dollars are available, at the
discretion of the governor, to be used by the State of Wyoming
for the purpose of qualifying for IIJA grants.

The governor's office will accept
applications until the funds are allocated or until the end of
the state fiscal cycle, June 30, 2024, whichever event occurs
first. A matching funds application must be submitted for each
grant applied for.

For additional details and to
learn more about securing funds, click here.










WYOMING SHOUT OUT






Lander track star Gage Gose
capped off what has been an incredible year with a victory
-winning the National Championship in his division for hurdles!
This week, he won the U-20 400-Meter Hurdles National
Championship in Eugene, Oregon. Despite just finishing his senior
year of high school, Gose defeated five Division I college
hurdlers on his way to the title.

Earlier this year, Gose set the
Wyoming state record for the 300-meter hurdles in addition to
winning the state title for the 110-meter hurdles. He has not
yet announced where he plans to run in college, but I am sure
that he will continue to do great things and make Wyoming proud.









Photo courtesy of
Laramie Live













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