Cynthia Lummis - Senator for Wyoming
The national debt is out of
control, and states are powerless to help.
Three years ago, I
introduced the *Pay Down the Debt Act * [link 1]with a simple idea: if
Washington won't stop its spending spree, let's give states the power
to help. At the time, our national debt was $28 trillion, fueled by
reckless, runaway spending in D.C., and my legislation gave states the
opportunity to redirect federal grant dollars toward reducing the
federal deficit. Now, nearly $10 trillion deeper in debt, I am
reintroducing this legislation to tackle this reckless abuse of the
"power of the purse."
The *Pay Down the Debt Act *serves as a
forward-thinking solution that mobilizes states to help tackle the
debt. If a state or local government does not accept a grant from the
federal government, an equal amount to be awarded to the state or
local government is rescinded from the applicable appropriation
account. Amounts rescinded are deposited in the general fund of the
Treasury for the sole purpose of deficit reduction.
As Washington
continues to spend money it does not have, state and local leaders are
left balking at the fiscal abuse. This bill empowers those leaders to
take action by allowing them to return unspent federal funds to help
pay down our national debt until Washington reins in its
spending.
Happy Trails,
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Senator
Lummis' Week in Pictures
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I
had the honor of speaking at the Congressional Award Gold Medalist
ceremony. Seeing our next generation of leaders excites me for the
future of our nation; it's looking bright! Congratulations to all on
this incredible achievement, it is no easy feat!
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It
was great meeting with Leilana Moncur, a 4-H Member from Afton,
Wyoming and her mother, Drianne. As a former 4H member, it is fabulous
to see the program still teaches the lessons and skills I learned when
I was a young girl. Thanks for traveling to D.C.!
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It
was wonderful meeting with the Wyoming Rural Electric Youth Group on
their visit to Washington D.C.! These young leaders are expanding
their knowledge in rural electrification, the role of electric
cooperatives, and the workings of the federal government. I hope you
all enjoyed your visit!
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Col.
Matt Lohmeier is tough, tested, and a true patriot. It was a joy to
meet with the nominee for Under Secretary of the Air Force, and I
enjoyed hearing about his time living in Wyoming with his family. Col.
Lohmeier is the right choice for America.
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I
had a fabulous time with the delegates from Boys and Girls State as we
celebrated their knowledge of leadership, civic engagement, and
patriotism. When a door opens, take a chance and dive into it, you are
the people who will make outstanding contributions to our
state.
Legislative Actions
I teamed up with Senator John
Barrasso and Representative Harriet Hageman (All-WY) to introduce the
*Small Projects Expedited Execution and Delivery *(SPEED) Act,
bipartisan legislation designed to streamline federal permitting
processes and accelerate the delivery of vital surface transportation
projects across Wyoming and the nation. People in Wyoming know how
critical roads are for connecting our communities, driving our
economy, and supporting tourism. This common-sense legislation cuts
through costly bureaucratic hurdles that delay building highways and
bridges. It also addresses the runaway inflation eroding the capacity
to build highway infrastructure. I'm proud to work alongside Senator
Barrasso and Rep. Hageman on this important initiative, and with
President Trump's commitment to streamlining federal processes, I'm
hopeful we can get this bill across the finish line and deliver real
results for Wyoming families.
I chaired the third Subcommittee on
Digital Assets hearing, *Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks
for Digital Asset Market Structure*, to highlight the need to clearly
allocate jurisdiction among regulators in order to maintain the United
States' leadership in financial innovation. Wyoming leads the nation
in digital asset legislation, and I am taking what the Cowboy State
learned and incorporating it on a nationwide scale.The days of America
sitting on the sidelines while the digital asset industry moves
overseas are over. For the first time in our nation's history, we have
the most pro-digital asset president in U.S. history, and we have a
chairman at the helm of the Banking Committee who sees the immense
value in the United States leading on digital assets. We must work to
immediately pass comprehensive market structure legislation to secure
our financial future for generations to come. Digital assets are the
future, and we must ensure the United States leads the way. To listen
to my full remarks, click here [link 2].
Wyoming
Shoutout
Father and son duo Oscar and Marc Anderson from Jackson,
Wyoming, have run 50 half marathons in all 50 states. What started out
as a half marathon during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a
father-son adventure over the past four years. The two finished their
last race in Alaska before Oscar heads off to college this fall. What
a wonderful way to make lasting memories!
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Contact
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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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