Cynthia Lummis - Senator for Wyoming

A Transformative Year from
Washington to Wyoming

This time last year, America's southern
border was overwhelmed, inflation was at record highs, war plagued
nearly every continent, and the leaders of our country lost touch with
truth and reality. Over the past 11 months, that trajectory has
changed. The Trump administration brought southern border crossings to
a halt, lowered inflation to an average of 2.7 percent--down from the
9 percent peak under Biden--helped broker peace in eight conflicts,
and restored common sense to our schools and federal
agencies.

These results reflect a president who is fully committed
to serving the American people every hour of every day. President
Trump returned the United States to the center of the global stage and
restored America's credibility in the world economy. We are no longer
sending well-paying jobs overseas. Instead, more than 100 companies
have announced new investments here at home, creating opportunities
for American workers.

In the United States Senate, we worked longer
hours than any Congress in recent history, casting more than 600 votes
and confirming over 400 of President Trump's nominees to ensure his
agenda moved forward without delay. The *One Big Beautiful Bill Act*
was signed into law, delivering an average tax cut of $3,752 per
American family. We also passed landmark legislation to protect our
communities, including the HALT Fentanyl Act and the Laken Riley Act.
Senate Republicans remain focused on delivering on the promises made
to the American people.

Back home in Wyoming, the results are
tangible. Prices are coming down, jobs are being created, and American
energy is being unleashed. Gas prices have dropped below $2.75 per
gallon, and egg prices are down 20.6 percent. We are cutting through
red tape to strengthen domestic energy production, and the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission's completion of TerraPower's evaluation, one
month ahead of schedule, demonstrates what is possible when permitting
processes are reformed and innovation is prioritized. Our state's
tireless coal workers are energized, and Interior Secretary Doug
Burgum also took decisive action to restore balance to the Endangered
Species Act, protecting wildlife while respecting the livelihoods of
Wyoming's ranchers and farmers.

Across the country, Americans are
seeing renewed hope in our institutions and our future. Military
recruitment has surged, and young Americans are returning to faith and
community in growing numbers. Once again, Americans believe in our
country, and in our leadership. This has been a remarkable first year,
and I look forward to what lies ahead.

Happy Trails,

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Senator
Lummis' Week in Pictures

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I
was proud to stand with Senator Barrasso and Representative Hageman as
President Trump signed our Congressional Review Act that would
overturn the Biden-era Buffalo Resource Management Plan Amendment
(RMPA). This last-ditch effort would have destroyed coal mining in the
Powder River Basin and killed Wyoming's energy future.

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The
beloved Annual Holiday Cookie Party tradition, started by Senator Enzi
and his wife, Diana, is our way of thanking the support staff who keep
the U.S. Capitol building running every single day. This continues to
be one of my favorite events of the season. Thank you to those who
stopped by, your tireless efforts to keep our Capitol's lights on are
sincerely appreciated.

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I
had a great conversation with my friend and Wyoming native Karen
Budd-Falen who serves as Associate Deputy Secretary for the Department
of the Interior. While in Las Vegas, we discussed responsible land
management out west.

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I
wished Team Wyoming the best of luck as they prepared for the start of
the 2025 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas!

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It
was an honor and a joy to welcome Josh Allen back to beautiful Laramie
for the retirement of his jersey number - the first ever to be retired
at UW!

Legislative Actions

This week, Senator Ben Ray Lujan
(D-NM) and I applauded the U.S. House of Representatives passing our
bipartisan Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act. The
Congressional Award is the highest honor bestowed by Congress for our
nation's youth ages 14 to 24, encouraging young Americans to unleash
their potential by achieving personal goals focused on volunteerism,
character development, exploration, and fitness. The Congressional
Award has a rich history with the state of Wyoming, and I am proud to
continue supporting this program that inspires our nation's youth to
serve selflessly and dutifully. Wyoming Senator Malcolm Wallop helped
found this wonderful tradition in 1979, and more than four decades
later, we continue to see the success and prosperity of the young
Americans who choose to participate and serve their communities. I
want to thank Senator Lujan for his critical role in getting this
bipartisan legislation across the finish line, and I am pleased to see
it now headed to President Trump's desk.

There was good news for
the Cowboy State as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff completed
the final safety evaluation for TerraPower's construction permit
application to build the Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 in Kemmerer,
Wyoming. The NRC staff concluded that there are no safety aspects that
would preclude issuing the construction permit, securing another win
for America's energy future. In the coming weeks, the NRC staff will
provide the safety evaluation and the final environmental impact
statement to the Commission for the final phase of the licensing
process. The Commission will determine whether the staff's review
supports the necessary findings to vote on issuing the permit. With
its safety evaluation completed a month ahead of the agency's
accelerated schedule, and nine-months ahead of the original project
schedule, the Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 will be the first Natrium
reactor facility built in the United States. This represents a
significant advancement in nuclear technology and energy production
and lines up with the Trump administration's Executive Order to reform
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

I also introduced the
*Safeguarding U.S. Rulemaking Act,* prohibiting foreign adversaries -
including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea - from submitting
public comments or petitioning federal agencies during the U.S.
rulemaking process. This would effectively close a loophole that has
allowed hostile governments to manipulate American regulations and
serve the American people over communist regimes trying to keep
Biden-era regulations in place to undermine our energy independence
and economic strength. Currently, the Administrative Procedure Act
allows any interested party - including foreign governments - to
submit public comments on proposed U.S. regulation. My legislation
ensures that America's regulatory process keeps hostile foreign
governments from interfering in rules governing American businesses,
energy production, and economic competitiveness.

In a major victory
for Wyoming energy and the economic future of America, I joined
Senator John Barrasso and Representative Harriet Hageman at the White
House for President Trump's signing of the Congressional Review Act
(CRA) resolution nullifying the Biden administration's Buffalo
Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). The presidential signing of
this CRA not only officially terminates the Biden administration's
Buffalo RMPA, it also prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
from issuing any similar plan. I applaud President Trump and his team
for officially reversing this devastating move and delivering Wyoming
a fabulous Christmas present.



Wyoming Shoutout

Laramie
Middle School STEM Teacher Garrid Halsey was recently recognized for
excellence in teaching with the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Out of
only 45 other recipients of the award, he is the only Wyoming teacher
recognized with the award for this school year, making him the 52nd
Cowboy State teacher to win since Wyoming joined the Milken Awards
program in 1994. He represents the very best of Wyoming with his
dedication to teaching and uplifting his students. Congratulations
Garrid!

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Photo
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