Cynthia Lummis - Senator for Wyoming

Charlie Kirk will be
remembered as a devout Christian, loving father and husband, and
courageous conservative leader of free thought.

I first met Charlie
Kirk a few years ago in Sheridan. He was a young conservative, and I
was impressed by his ability to connect with students and foster a
healthy environment to openly disagree and debate ideas. Charlie
started a movement for young people that has transcended every
college, community, and state, engaging students and new voters in a
way older conservatives, like me, would never be able to do. The right
to openly debate and discuss opposing views is a cornerstone of the
United States. The Constitution protects our freedom of speech without
fear of persecution, yet Charlie Kirk, a devout Christian and one of
the only prominent Americans encouraging peaceful open discourse, was
assassinated on a college campus where debate should be not just
welcomed but celebrated.

This is a heavy day for all Americans as
we understand what this means for our nation. Political violence is
never the answer; it cannot be. We cannot allow our beautiful country
to descend into chaos and devolve into hatred. Just as Charlie's
mission reflects, this moment must be a turning point where Americans
choose peaceful debate over tribalism. Where love and respect for our
neighbors overcomes vilifying our fellow citizens.

My heart breaks
for Charlie's wife and the two small children he leaves behind, but he
is home with Jesus Christ. While we mourn the loss of his presence on
Earth, we rejoice that he is with our Savior. We have much to carry
forward to protect the legacy he started, and we must courageously
defend our joyous, conservative values. We have a responsibility to
teach young citizens how to disagree civilly, peacefully, clearly, and
with common sense. Freedom of speech is at the heart of what it means
to be an American, and just as Charlie Kirk championed, America will
not win by labeling the other side as "evil," but by fostering
substantive discussions.

Where we go from here will impact the
sanctity of our grandchildren and their children. We cannot allow our
country, the leader of the free world, to lead in hate. Members of
other political parties are not our enemies, but our fellow Americans.
We must love one another as God commanded and pray for our nation's
peace, healing, and prosperity. John 13:34.

Happy Trails,

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Senator
Lummis' Week in Pictures

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It
was wonderful to see Denton Knapp from Wyoming's Veterans of Foreign
Wars. The Cowboy State is home to tens of thousands of veterans, and I
continue to work with my colleagues and the Trump administration to
make quality care accessible for those who served our
country.

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I
had a great time with Cheyenne East FFA students during their visit to
the Capitol. Agriculture and career trades play pivotal roles in
Wyoming's economy, and it is so exciting to see how FFA helps students
invest in their futures. Thanks for stopping by!

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It
was a pleasure to meet with Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. Family
farmers and ranchers are at the heart of Wyoming, and while much has
been done, we have more to do. An on-the-ground perspective is always
helpful to ensure Washington is working for western family farmers and
ranchers.

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I
celebrated my 71st birthday this week with my fabulous team. Thank you
to everyone who sent me birthday wishes!

Legislative Actions

I
joined my Republican colleagues Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ted Budd
(R-NC) in filing an amicus curiae brief in First Choice Women's
Resource Centers v. Platkin before the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief
defends First Choice, which was subjected to a baseless subpoena that
infringed on its First Amendment right to association because of its
pro-life, pro-Christian views. First Choice was unfairly targeted for
defending the unborn with an outrageous subpoena, demanding a list of
their donors and private records, or risk judicial sanctions. This is
not just an infringement of constitutional rights, this is an
unmistakable assault on life. I am proud to join my colleagues in
defending First Choice's sacred mission to protect mothers and unborn
children.

As Senate Western Caucus chair, I applaud Agriculture
Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump administration for investing in
five new forest health projects nationwide to reduce wildfire risk,
protect water quality, and expand domestic timber production. For too
long, we've watched our forests deteriorate under failed Democrat
policies that prioritized environmental extremism over common-sense
management, leaving Wyoming and western communities vulnerable to
wildfires. The Trump administration's approach is different and will
protect our forests and prevent future wildfires through active
management while also supporting good-paying jobs. I'm pleased to have
leadership that understands that healthy forests require human
stewardship, not neglect.

I teamed up with Senator Mark Kelly
(D-AZ) to reintroduce the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act, bipartisan
legislation that would formally establish the Office of Mountains,
Deserts and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency. The
Government Accountability Office estimated there are approximately
140,000 abandoned hardrock mines in the United States, largely in the
western United States. Unsecured mine tunnels, toxic waste piles, and
other hazards, known as mine features, are found at abandoned hardrock
mines across federal and nonfederal lands. To address these issues and
keep our communities safe, the first Trump administration created the
Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains (OMPD) in 2020 at the EPA to
serve as a central clearing house and coordinating entity to handle
western-specific issues in the western U.S. Specifically, the office
was tasked with bringing some semblance of order and coordination to
cleaning up abandoned hardrock mines. Protecting Wyoming and the
west's treasured landscapes requires moving beyond Washington's
typical one-size-fits-all mentality. We need region-specific
strategies that respect our western communities and the unique
challenges we face. I'm pleased to again work with Senator Kelly to
give this important office permanent standing so it can build
meaningful partnerships with states, tribes, and local
stakeholders.



Wyoming Shoutout

Congratulations to Laurie
Boner, Wyoming's new State Executive Director for the USDA Farm
Service Agency. Laurie brings with her a wealth of knowledge and
experience that will be invaluable to farmers, ranchers, and rural
communities across our state. She represents the very best of Wyoming
agriculture and has spent her career championing western policies and
values. Her commitment and pride for the Cowboy State will no doubt
serve her well in this important role. Once again, congratulations to
Laurie on this well-deserved appointment.



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Washington, DC 20510
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