Cynthia Lummis - Senator for Wyoming

Delivering on Our Promise to
Wyoming Veterans

I believe when service men and women sacrifice
their lives to defend our freedoms, when they come home, America is
indebted to those who laid their lives on the line. The Department of
Veterans Affairs' core mission is to serve those who served our
country, but historically, wait times and mismanagement have curtailed
timely and effective care.

Thousands of veterans call Wyoming home.
During our recent telephone townhall with VA Secretary Doug Collins, I
heard directly from them about the barriers they face accessing care,
especially in rural communities. That's why we're acting.

I'm proud
to lead legislation that ensures Wyoming veterans can access mental
health care quickly and locally.
In partnership with Senator Steve
Daines (R-MT), our bill strengthens the VA MISSION Act by protecting
access to community-based mental health services and reinforcing
quality standards. It prevents the VA from prioritizing internal
facilities over community options, meaning veterans no longer have to
travel hours just to face delays.

The Protecting Veteran Community
Care Act puts veterans first, ensuring they receive timely,
high-quality mental health care--right in their own communities. Our
veterans earned this care through their service. This legislation is
one way we uphold our commitment to them.

Happy Trails,

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Senator
Lummis' Week in Pictures

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It
was great to meet Sean McMaster, the nominee for Administrator of the
Federal Highway Administration. Reliable roads are essential in
Wyoming, and I look forward to working with him to support the
lifeline of roadways across the Cowboy State.

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Senator
Barrasso, Representative Hageman, and I celebrated National Police
Week by meeting with law enforcement professionals throughout the
Cowboy State. Thank you for protecting our communities, and thanks for
stopping by Wyoming Wednesday!

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Senator
Hagerty and I spent the past few weeks working hard to reach an
agreement on the GENIUS Act. We joined Senate Republican Leadership
this week in a press conference to provide a legislative update and
answer questions. It has been a long time coming, but I am proud of
the work my team invested to getting GENIUS across the finish
line.

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It
was a rainy morning for our last Wyoming Wednesday, but I enjoyed
spending each week with folks from Wyoming and learning how Washington
can better serve the Cowboy State. Thanks to everyone who stopped by
these past few months!

Legislative Actions

We have made quite a
bit of progress on getting the *Guiding and Establishing National
Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act* across the finish line.
After facing some tough roadblocks a few weeks ago, Senate Republicans
and Democrats reached an agreement to secure enough votes to proceed
with debate. While this is not the final passage, I want to thank
Leader Thune, Senator Scott, Senator Hagerty, and Senator Gillibrand
for their Herculean efforts to move this legislation along. Wyoming
leads the way in digital asset legislation at the state level, and I
look forward to implementing all Wyoming has done in this space at the
federal level to secure America's financial future.

This week, I
introduced groundbreaking legislation to transform autonomous vehicle
(AV) deployment in the United States. The *Autonomous Vehicle
Acceleration Act* seeks to move the nation beyond policy discussions
and toward practical implementation of self-driving technology. For
nearly a decade, Washington has talked about autonomous vehicles
without meaningful action. This legislation cuts through the red tape
and establishes a clear path forward for getting safe autonomous
vehicles on American roads where they can save lives, create jobs, and
maintain our technological leadership. Wyoming is a highway state and
ensuring that autonomous vehicles are integrated in the safest way
possible remains my number one priority.

The Senate took an
important step this week toward fulfilling President Trump's promise
to make *No Tax on Tips* the law of the land. This is a victory for
Wyoming's blue-collar workers who will now keep every dollar they earn
in tips. I support this commonsense tax relief, putting more money
into the hands of Wyoming workers while upholding the conservative
principle of rewarding hard work.

Grant Information

FEMA
announced that $396 million in grants are available for Fiscal Year
2024 to support the nation's fire services through the Staffing for
Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and Fire Prevention and
Safety (FP&S) programs. Of this, FEMA will award $360 million directly
to fire departments and volunteer firefighter organizations to bolster
staffing and improve response capabilities. FEMA will award an
additional $36 million for community fire prevention initiatives and
cutting-edge research focused on firefighter health and safety. These
grants aim to reduce fire-related fatalities and enhance emergency
preparedness across the country. Applications for both programs open
on May 23, 2025, and close on July 3, 2025. The FY 2024 SAFER and FP&S
Notices of Funding opportunity and technical assistance documents for
both programs are available at www.grants.gov
[link 1]and on the FEMA
website here: SAFER [link 2] and FP&S [link 3].



Remembering K9
Koal

I was heartbroken to hear about the passing of K9 Koal, whose
service to Natrona County exemplified the very best of our K9 law
enforcement community. A valued member of the NCSO Bomb Team since
2014, Koal was trained through the Department of Homeland Security and
played a vital role in explosives detection, safeguarding public
events, assisting in dignitary protection, and helping ensure the
safety of our communities. After retiring in 2020, Koal spent his
remaining years enjoying a well-earned rest with his handler, Deputy
Brost, and her family. He embraced retirement as a beloved companion,
sharing walks, treats, and an unbreakable bond with his pack. Thank
you, K9 Koal, for your unwavering loyalty and service. He was a
Wyoming hero, loved by so many, and will be missed dearly by Natrona
County.

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*Photo
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Office
Locations:
Cody
1285 Sheridan Avenue
Suite 215
Cody, WY
82414
Phone: 307-527-9444

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

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

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

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

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

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