Three years ago, I introduced the Pay Down the Debt Act 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does not accept a grant from the federal government, an equal amount to be awarded to the state or local government is rescinded from the applicable appropriation account. Amounts rescinded are deposited in the general fund of the Treasury for the sole purpose of deficit reduction.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,

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!

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.!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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