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Protecting the People
of Wyoming's Right to Privacy





Throughout my more than decade
long tenure in Congress, I have been a leading advocate for
protecting the people of Wyoming's constitutional right to
privacy.

My steadfast commitment to
protecting your freedoms is why I voted against the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included an extension to
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
without reforms that would strengthen privacy rights to prevent
the federal government from conducting unconstitutional mass
surveillance.

While defending America's
national security is of paramount importance to me, I cannot
knowingly support legislation that erodes the people of Wyoming's
right to privacy by rubber stamping warrantless surveillance of
American citizens under FISA.

The Constitution is crystal clear
- if the government wants to conduct surveillance on its
citizens, it needs to get a warrant. FISA, as currently written,
fails to meet that basic threshold explicitly written in the Bill
of Rights.

Earlier this year, I cosponsored
the bicameral, bipartisan Government Surveillance Accountability
Act which protects the people of Wyoming from unfounded
surveillance by making significant reforms to FISA and requiring
warrants for government purchases of private data from data
brokers. FISA does and should play a role in keeping our country
safe, but serious reforms are needed to do so without trampling
all over the people of Wyoming's rights.


Happy Trails,









Senator Lummis' Week in Pictures






I spoke at a Western Caucus
Foundation press conference to highlight the failures of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) ahead of its 50th anniversary. Since
its inception, 1,667 species have been listed but just 62 have
been successfully delisted. 36 of the 62 species that were
delisted were because of data errors, including when the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service erroneously listed the Monito Gecko
because it was unaware the species was nocturnal.











We need to enact commonsense
reforms to ensure the ESA is more effective in saving impacted
species and less harmful on people living and working in Wyoming
and out west.











My office sadly had to say
goodbye to our intern Aidan Jacketta of Evanston this week. Aidan
has been a joy to have for the past couple of months, and I know
he is going to do great things in the future!











This week, I got to take part in
one my favorite traditions - the Annual Holiday Cookie Party. For
24 years, former Senator Mike Enzi and his wife, Diana, would
host an annual holiday cookie party for support staff at the U.S.
Capitol that are unsung heroes who keep us safe and keep the
lights on. This tradition started when Senator Enzi was the Mayor
of Gillette as a way to say thank you to staff for all of the
hard work they do. When Senator Enzi came to the Senate, he
continued this tradition by baking more than 200 dozen cookies as
a way to say thanks to everyone that helps throughout the year.
When I arrived it the Senate, it was my privilege to carry on
this tradition in partnership with the Congressional Awards
Foundation.


























WORKING
IN WASHINGTON



Legislative Actions:


I joined U.S.
Senator Mike Lee in introducing the Protect American Gun
Exporters Act which would prohibit the Secretary of Commerce from
enacting future firearms export bans by executive action.

It is
critical that we protect law-abiding Wyoming citizens' right to
bear arms from the Biden administration's egregious and unfounded
assault on the Second Amendment.














WORKING
IN WYOMING



Working for Wyoming:

My team in Wyoming
and Washington, D.C. have been busy during the past year working
for Wyoming and ensuring people throughout the state receive the
assistance they need from the federal government. During 2023,
my staff and I held office hours in all 23 counties and had more
than 650 meetings with people from Wyoming to provide assistance
with federal agencies and ensure that your voices are heard in
Washington.

As a result of these
efforts and inquiries by my office, 560 total casework cases were
resolved and $890,108.88 was rightfully returned to the people of
Wyoming.

I also had the honor
of completing 22 military service academy interviews for Wyoming
high school students who are interested in honorably serving our
country.

As your Senator, I
pride myself in always taking the time to listen. This year, my
office sent out more than 40,000 responses to answer your
questions and update you on the work I am doing in Washington.

Representing the
Cowboy State in the U.S. Senate is truly the honor of a lifetime.













GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WYOMING






The Bureau of Land Management in
Wyoming has opened several funding opportunities. The six new
grant programs are targeted to maximize multiple-use programs on
federal lands and provide funding to emphasize the importance of
public-private partnerships.

These grants are open to states,
local governments, tribal entities, higher education
institutions, nonprofits and local entities.

Click here for more information
about the multiple grant opportunities.










WYOMING SHOUT OUT






Whitney Wickes from Sheridan and
her horse Chapeau, nicknamed Chapo, racked up the victories last
month at the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) National
Championship horse show, one of the most prestigious equine
competitions in the country.

Whitney won the 1.35-meter
junior/amateur jumper grand prix class at the show, which was
held in November in Las Vegas. The win also earned them an
overall reserve national champion title in the USHJA
1.30/1.35-meter junior/amateur jumper division.

I am so proud of Whitney and
Chapo, and I am sure these victories are only the start for this
dynamic duo!







Photo courtesy of the
Sheridan Press.













OFFICE LOCATIONS












Cody
1285 Sheridan Avenue,
Suite 215
Cody, WY 82414
Phone: 307-527-9444


Cheyenne
Federal Center
2120 Capitol Avenue,
Suite 2007
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-772-2477

Casper
Dick Cheney Federal
Bldg.
100 East B Street,
Suite 3201
PO Box 33201
Casper, WY 82601
Phone: 307-261-6572













Sundance
120 North 4th Street
(769)
P.O. Box 769
Sundance, WY 82729
Phone: 307-283-3461

Star Valley
80 1st Street
Suite 105
P.O. Box 1630
Afton, WY 83110
Phone: 307-248-1736

Washington, DC
Russell Senate Office
Building
Room SR 127A
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3424

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