Cynthia Lummis - Senator for Wyoming
Biden's Bureaucrats have
enjoyed unchecked power over permitting process for too long
The
Biden-Harris administration has a long and well-documented history of
mucking up our nation's permitting process with unncessary red tape by
awarding unelected D.C. bureaucrats unchecked authority over Wyoming
infrastructure and energy projects, forcing business owners and
communities across the Cowboy State to be at the mercy of their
liberal and out-of-touch policies.
If we want to get serious about
addressing widespread infrastructure concerns and empowering our
domestic energy industry, we need to establish a clear and transparent
permitting process that delivers timely decisions based on objective
criteria instead of a moving target subject to the whims of left-wing
bureaucrats.
The troubling reality is many of those tasked with
determining the fate of Wyoming energy and infrastructure projects
have never even set foot in Wyoming, let alone understand what is best
for our industries. Since President Biden took office, his staff has
painstakingly increased the federal government's power by issuing a
slew of sweeping executive orders chock full of ambigious language
that ultimately allow these unelected federal employees to serve as
the judge, jury and executioner for federal permits-- and there is no
recourse to hold them accountable if they get it wrong.
Permits
should be awarded based off of merit, not politics, and I have
partnered with Senator Ted Budd to create a transparent and fair
permitting process by introducing the *Full Responsibility and
Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act*. By creating a clear "permit by
rule" system with goals for applicants to meet, we can drastically
reduce the approval process and finally address the growing backlog of
applicants patiently awaiting their permits.
Our arduous
permitting process continues to limit Wyoming's economic potential,
and we need to take decisive and corrective action to address this
chronic issue. This bill is the latest in a series of legislative
actions I have taken to fight for Wyoming's vast energy industry, and
I will continue to use every tool at my disposal to put this
administration's runaway bureaucrats back in check.
Happy
Trails,
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Senator
Lummis' Week in Pictures
Cheyenne Frontier Days is one of the
events I look the most forward to all year, and this year did not
disappoint. I kicked off last weekend with the Greater Cheyenne
Chamber of Commerce's annual Partners 'N' Prosperity event. I
appreciated the opportunity to thank the countless volunteers and
organizers for their tireless efforts to make this year's event such a
success.
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I
had a great time riding in the CFD parade and I especially enjoyed
visiting with rodeo queens from around the country.
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Before
heading off to Washington to begin a busy week in the Senate, I had
the pleasure of meeting Mo Brings Plenty to discuss our shared passion
for preserving the west's vast heritage and how we can better support
Wyoming's tribes.
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I
also loved getting to see my good friend Shirley Churchill at the Old
West Museum Art Show and celebrate wonderful western artists like
Melanie Fabrizius who created this beautiful piece in memory of Lane
Frost.
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Ensuring
the people of Wyoming have access to health care is one of my top
priorities, and I have proudly supported bipartisan initiatives that
put rural patients first. This week, I was honored to be presented
with the Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award by Maria Ghazal,
President and CEO of the Healthcare Leadership Council. Promoting
scientific advancements in medicine is essential to providing patients
with high quality care, and I will continue to support legislation
that bolsters medical innovation and advances access to reliable
health care across Wyoming.
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I
love visiting with young people from across Wyoming, and this week I
had the privilege of welcoming Deanna from Cheyenne and Casey from
Glenrock who were in Washington with the American Legion Girls and
Boys Nation to my office. This program focuses on sending young
leaders to our nation's capital to get a hands-on experience as they
learn about the function of the federal government.
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Legislative
Actions
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This administration is quite fond of rushing to
implement blanket one-size-fits-all regulations without considering
the consequences, and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA) latest rule proposal to replace the existing
"Fire Brigades Standard" is no exception. This week, I led my Senate
Western Caucus colleagues in expressing concern for how this rule
change could impact wildfire response times.
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The Biden-Harris
administration continues to force its unsustainable and unrealistic
electric vehicle mandate down the people of Wyoming's throats. The
administration's latest attack on consumer choice punishes owners of
gas-powered vehicles in a desperate attempt to force the people of
Wyoming to avoid paying fines and instead purchase expensive EVs that
are ill-equipped to handle Wyoming's harsh terrain at a time when the
cost of living has reached record highs. I am partnering with Senator
Ted Cruz (R-TX) to protect the people of Wyoming's freedom to choose
what kind of vehicle they drive by using the Congressional Review Act
to invalidate the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new
fuel economy rule that punishes people with gas-powered vehicles.
Tune In
To celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy, I led
my Senate Western Caucus colleagues in creating a playlist to
celebrate cowboys and their invaluable contributions to western
values. Check out the songs that help Senate Western Caucus members
celebrate the cowboy spirit. Click below to listen.
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Grant Information
The Department of Energy recently
announced it will be providing grants to 37 small and medium-sized
manufacturers for implementing recommendations from the DOE Industrial
Assessment Centers (IAC) and Combined Heat and Power Technical
Assistance Partnership (CHP TAP) assessments conducted since 2018, as
well as equivalent assessments since 2021. These grants focus on
enhancing energy and material efficiency, increasing productivity and
reducing emissions. This round of grants will be supported by $7.3
million. Eligible manufacturers can receive a maximum of $300,000 of
funding per grant, though multiple grants per quarter are allowed.
Applications must be submitted before October 1, 2024.
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information and to apply, please click here. [link 2]
Wyoming
Shoutout
For decades, Torrington Livestock Markets have served not
only Goshen County but helped feed families across the nation thanks
to the hard work of Shawn and Lex Madden. The Madden brothers were
nominated to be inducted into the Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame next
month, and I hope you'll join me in congratulating them on receiving
this well-deserved recognition.
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*Photo
of Shawn (left) and Lex (right) Madden of Torrington Livestock Market
courtesy of the Torrington Telegram *
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