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Taking the Reins of
the Senate Western Caucus




As the Chair of the Senate
Western Caucus for the 118th Congress, it is my priority to
defend and promote the Wyoming way of life. Our experiences out
west are unique, and I'm honored to lead this group to advance
policies that improve the lives of people in Wyoming.

My friend Senator John Barrasso
started this caucus after realizing western issues were not being
holistically represented in an effective way in the U.S. Senate.
I plan to build on his great legacy by using my role as chair to
pursue domestic energy policies that prioritize reliability and
innovation instead of regulation and restriction.

Wyoming can power the nation, and
the U.S. can power the world. American energy is some of the
cleanest burning energy on the planet, and we should harness that
to combat efforts by less friendly powers to hold
energy-dependent countries hostage.

I also plan to use my
chairmanship to develop creative and much-needed solutions to
western drought, the Colorado River Basin State Compact
renegotiation, the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, and
water infrastructure issues. Finding a solution to our water
issues will be an inflection point for western states. Already,
the Senate Western Caucus has joined a Congressional Review Act
resolution of disapproval to push back on the Biden
administration's attempts to expand the definitions of navigable
waters under WOTUS.

I will also work to prioritize
rural economic development. Wyoming is the best place to live,
work, and raise a family, but like many communities in the west,
we face challenges to growing and diversifying our economies.
Challenges like ensuring reliable broadband, consistent air
service, and affordable health services. High-speed broadband is
essential to making certain Wyoming businesses have access to the
global economy. Reliable air service will attract new and
dynamic businesses to our state. I also know how important it is
that families and seniors alike have access to reliable
telehealth and healthcare services right in their own
communities. I, along with my Senate Western Caucus colleagues,
will keep pushing these rural issues this Congress.

There is a lot of work to get
done, and I am looking forward to leading the Senate Western
Caucus to accomplish priorities for Wyoming and the west.



Happy Trails,
















WORKING
IN WASHINGTON



Legislative Actions:


I cosponsored
Senator Shelley Moore-Capito's (R-WV) Congressional Review Act
(CRA) resolution that would overturn the EPA and Army Corps of
Engineers' recently updated definition of "Waters of the United
States" (WOTUS).

The new WOTUS
rule would drastically expand the definition of which waters
receive federal protection across the nation, creating confusion
for Wyoming landowners, farmers, ranchers, and business owners.
This resolution would revert back to the previous definition that
was much easier to understand.


I cosponsored
Senator Mike Rounds's (R-SD) Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and
Security Act that would add the Secretary of Agriculture as a
permanent member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the
United States (CFIUS).

There is a
growing concern in Wyoming about foreign investment in farmland,
minerals, and other resources. Foreign adversaries owning U.S.
farmland could undermine American food security and energy
independence. Legislation like this would ensure that nations
such as China, Russia, Iran, and others cannot easily purchase
American resources with the intent of undermining our national
security.


I cosponsored the
American Beef Labeling Act which would reinstate mandatory
country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

Wyoming
ranchers produce some of the highest quality beef in the world
and deserve to have a competitive advantage when selling their
beef in a competing market with foreign-raised products from
Canada, Argentina, and elsewhere.














WORKING
IN WYOMING



Recently, the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) announced a
federal registry for firearms with stabilizing braces. With this
announcement, the ATF will now classify short-barreled AR rifles
and similar firearms as pistols. Since this announcement, folks
from all across the state have been reaching out to my offices to
express their concerns. This decision to overturn the ATF's
previous ruling infringes on the rights of Wyoming veterans and
gun owners with a disability who most commonly use pistol braces.
This is an egregious example of government overreach, and I am
determined to protect your Second Amendment rights. Senator John
Barrasso and I joined our colleagues in introducing several bills
including the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act,
the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, and a
Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to fight back against
the ATF's actions and protect the rights of Wyoming gun owners.
Media:
I joined Glenn Woods
on Wake Up Wyoming to discuss the potential gas stove ban,
affordable housing, and my priorities as the Chair of the Senate
Western Caucus. To listen to the full episode, click here!

I wrote an op-ed
alongside Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
about our plans for the Western Caucus during the 118th Congress.
To read what we have to say, click here.
News Around Wyoming:
Eight Feet Of Snow,
50 Below Zero, And Every Road Closed: Welcome To Wyoming!
Cowboy State Daily
This last cold snap
was a big one. But, not an odd one. After all, this is Wyoming.
But how's this to end the month? In some parts of the state, the
temperature got down to nearly 50 degrees below zero on Tuesday
morning and in another part of the state, almost eight feet of
snow fell.

Welcome to the Cowboy
State. Now that we're thawing out from the latest Arctic blast,
weather forecasters like to go back and say "this is how bad we
got it."

Wyoming seems to be
holding spread of flu and COVID in check
Wyoming Business
Report
Winter is
historically the prime time for spreading influenza, and more
recently COVID-19, as people spend more time indoors at home,
school and work to avoid the cold temperatures. In Wyoming, the
spread of influenza and COVID-19 is being held in check so far
this season, Kim Deti, spokeswoman for the Wyoming Department of
Health (WDH), said in late December.

"During the
heightened years of the pandemic, influenza just kind of went
away, and there are a lot of reasons for that," Deti said.
"People's travel and other behaviors changed, and they did very
much reduce the spread of influenza."














WYOMING SHOUT OUT





This week, I want to give a
special shoutout to the Pathways Innovation Center at Natrona
County School District #1. Through this incredible program,
students can complete their industry-recognized certifications
for electrical, plumbing, auto body, and construction jobs while
still in high school. These trades are extremely important to our
energy industry. Please join me in thanking the teachers and
administrators who help these students make the most of their
education. To the students working hard to get their
certifications: keep up the good work! I look forward to seeing
where your future takes you!


Photo courtesy of Oil City News








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