John Barrasso

Wyoming teachers give back to our students every day. It was a pleasure to join the Wyoming Department of Education at the District Teacher of the Year celebration. These educators work hard to ensure bright futures for the youth of this great state. https://t.co/jKSZ67WNcf

One unique aspect of the Working Families @TaxCuts is the @TrumpAccounts. They follow a very American idea: when families are free to invest their own money, their children can build wealth for the future. https://t.co/AgKxb9C0P0

Katie Bailey is a strong pick to be Director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. Katie has already been an important part of our efforts to pass our shared agenda. I’m pleased President Trump chose an experienced fighter to lead OLA.

President Trump never stops! Great to be on the road with him. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/D938e61HAu

Democrats want high gas prices. That's the difference between commonsense Republicans and these crazy Democrats who've been nominated all around the country. https://t.co/ZnQXWEotXK

Democrats have this manifesto. Their manifesto would eliminate Immigration and Customs Enforcement, open the border, open the prisons, and put these people into our communities. They want to defund the military, defund the police, and raise taxes to pay for healthcare for illegal immigrants.

This weekend, the @WyoMedSociety hosted the UW Family Medicine Residency Gala celebrating 50 years of residency training and clinical excellence in Wyoming! These programs and clinical facilities in Cheyenne and Casper have helped train quality physicians. Here’s to honoring this incredible legacy and investing in the next generation of physicians who will care for Wyoming families for years to come.

Honoring 307 Heroes hosted its annual Tailgate Party last night to raise funds to purchase wreaths to be placed on over 4,500 veteran graves in Natrona County. H307H will partner with other local organizations to organize the Wreaths Across America service on December 19th at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery. Thank you to H307H for all you do to honor Wyoming’s veterans.

It was great to join Special Olympics Wyoming at their Victory Banquet. Over 400 Wyoming athletes came together for the Fall Tournament in Casper this week to compete and connect. A special thanks to Jen Haines and her team for celebrating these champions. https://t.co/YTuUdGw5yr

For over 50 years, the WY Airports Coalition has advocated for the state’s public-use airports, directors, operators, and aviation partners. It was wonderful to catch up with so many members at the annual conference in Casper. Thank you for your commitment to WY aviation and for helping folks safely travel across our state every day.

Wheatland High School’s government students never fail to impress. Last April, they visited me in DC. This week, I got to engage with them again in Wyoming. They prepared thoughtful questions on local current events, economic development in Wyoming and foreign policy. https://t.co/cu3BilNY3X

The remarkably bright students at Cheyenne Classical Academy are well on their way to being excellent citizens. It was wonderful to visit with them about the Declaration of Independence, American freedom, and the wonderful opportunities we have here in Wyoming. https://t.co/0aGtni6SL5

You need to show a photo ID to board a plane, buy a beer, and open a bank account. Yet Democrats continue to block common-sense voter ID legislation. It's evident Democrats want to make it easier to cheat. Republicans want to make it easier to vote and make sure nobody's cheating. https://t.co/IlzZ7qjgmi

Extreme Democrats’ manifesto would cost every American household more than $350,000 over the next 10 years! This manifesto is a roadmap to destroy America by people who hate this country. Republicans are going to fight for freedom, prosperity, and American greatness.

Today, the Senate will vote again on what most Americans know is common sense: photo ID. The House has already passed this bill. Republicans support it. Democrats in the House voted for it. The American people support it. @POTUS will sign it into law. The Senate must act.

Every Democrat voted AGAINST: • No Tax on Tips, Overtime, and Social Security • Expanded Child Tax Credit • Death Tax relief for farmers, ranchers, and small business owners • @TrumpAccounts

The Senate is voting on @SenJonHusted's bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act. Even AOC and Hakeem Jeffries voted for it in the House! It simply says data centers must pay the full cost of the electricity they use. Working families shouldn't be stuck with the bill.

Democrats are determined to repeal the Working Families @TaxCuts. They want more money going to the federal government so that they can turn around and spend it. They want to raise taxes so they can provide healthcare to illegal immigrants. That's the new Democratic Party. https://t.co/6xbPUvhC3D

Every Senate Democrat just voted AGAINST photo ID. This is the 7th time this year. @SenatorRicketts and @SenJonHusted's bill made it easier to vote and harder to cheat. Apparently, Democrats just want to cheat.

There is overwhelming bipartisan support for making sure working families are not stuck with the bill for a large company’s electricity use. Yet Senate Democrats voted against it. Republicans, led by @SenJonHusted, supported ratepayer relief and Senate Democrats stood in the way. The American people won't forget it.

Republicans are continuing to crack down on waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption. Our crackdown has helped taxpayers save $2.2 billion. That ensures more money and services go to the people who have actually earned it, need it, and deserve it. https://t.co/RF2qJDlBHu

97% of Americans received a tax cut this year thanks to Republicans' Working Families @TaxCuts. Republicans are fighting to put more money in the pockets of the American people. https://t.co/5ffREWJ4ss

Republicans will never stop fighting to ensure Americans keep more of what they earn. When Americans keep more of what they earn, the economy grows and families prosper.

.@SenJonHusted's Ratepayer Protection Act passed the House 417-3. That's overwhelming support. Yet, Democrats in the Senate stand in the way of relief. Tomorrow, Democrats can join Republicans and help lower costs or they can explain why they're standing in the way of relief. https://t.co/YfPb5qFf77

“Whether it is lowering energy costs, cutting taxes or fighting fraud and corruption, there is the core difference between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. Republicans want every American to keep more of what they earn. Democrats want every American to have less money in their pocket.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Democrats are blocking bipartisan legislation that would put more money in the pockets of the American people. Senator Barrasso slammed Democrats for their opposition to permitting reform, tax cuts, and fighting fraud. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso’s remarks. Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: Sen. Barrasso’s remarks as prepared: “I rise today to talk about action – action Republicans are taking to lower costs. “Let’s start with the cost of energy. We need to be able to build better, faster, cheaper, and smarter. We need it for pipelines and energy projects all across the country. These critical energy projects spend years trapped in the regulatory penalty box. Lawsuits by environmental extremists keep projects further tied up in the courts. “Republicans are committed to permitting reform. Senator Capito and Senator Lee have spent months working on this critical topic. Democrats here in the Senate, led by Senator Schumer, continue to block it. Democrats are objecting to solutions that actually lower the price of energy. Democrats embrace higher energy costs. They have a long history of doing that. It is a feature of the radical Democrat Green New Deal agenda. “Last week, Senate Democrats blocked a bill from Senator Jon Husted of Ohio. The bill is called the Ratepayer Protection Act. Senator Husted’s bill protects working families. That is why it is called the Ratepayer Protection Act. Senator Husted’s bill guarantees that large users of electricity, such as data centers, pay the full cost of the electricity they use. It also holds them responsible for the upgrades to the grid they need. This blocks higher costs from being forced onto families and small businesses. “The House of Representatives passed Senator Husted’s bill 417 to 3. Two hundred and six Democrats voted for it. The American people support it. Yet once again, Senate Democrats – led by Senator Schumer – stand in the way of relief. We need to pass Senator Husted’s Ratepayer Protection Act. Republicans will continue to fight to get it done. “Tomorrow, we will hold another vote on Senator Husted’s bill. Democrats have a choice. They can join Republicans to help lower costs. Or they can explain to American families why their party continue to stand in the way of relief. “Republicans will never stop fighting to ensure Americans keep more of what they earn. When Americans keep more of what they earn, the economy grows, and families prosper. Across the country, more people are working. Take-home pay is rising. The Wall Street Journal pointed out, ‘It is one of the best job markets in decades’ for young adults without college degrees. That is where the country stands today. “Last year, the American people faced the largest tax increase in American history. Had Democrats gotten their way, taxes would have gone up by $4 trillion. Democrats would have snatched hard-earned money right out of the pockets of firefighters, police officers, nurses, and waiters. Republicans stopped the largest tax increase in American history. “We got rid of taxes on tips, on overtime, and on Social Security. We expanded the Child Tax Credit. It is now $2,200 per year per child. We delivered permanent relief from the dreaded Death Tax. Two million farmers, ranchers, and small businesses benefited. We permanently raised the Standard Deduction. “As a result of our Working Families Tax Cuts law, 97 percent of Americans received a tax cut when they filed their taxes this year. Refunds this year were bigger than they were last year. The people who benefited the most were those earning less than $200,000 per year. “One of the unique parts of the Republican tax cuts are called Trump Accounts. These are brand new, tax-advantaged investment accounts. Every American child can have one. Children born between 2025 and 2028 start with $1,000 in their account. It comes directly from the United States Treasury. “Trump Accounts follow a very American idea: when families are free to invest their own money, their children can build wealth for the future. Millions of children and families are already using Trump Accounts. Parents, family members, churches, community groups, and even employers are contributing as well. Recently, Delta Airlines committed to invest $1,000 into the Trump Accounts of each of their employees’ children. Other businesses are doing the same. “Every single Democrat Senator voted against these valuable accounts. That includes the two Senators from Georgia, where Delta Airlines is headquartered. Democrats refuse to put children’s financial future first. “As Republicans fight to put more money in the pockets of the American people, we continue to crack down on waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption. “Last week, the Trump administration took another big step to root out fraud in our healthcare system. It identified 750,000 names that were fraudulent, improper, or ineligible for Obamacare. Many of these names lacked Social Security numbers. Many were signed up without knowing it. Insurance brokers gamed the system. They earned commission for each new account. There was no verification of identity, income, or immigration status. Red warning lights were signaling fraud and corruption. This crackdown on fraud saves taxpayers $2.2 billion. It ensures money and services go to Americans who truly need them. “Democrats want the money to keep flowing out of the Federal Treasury. Remember, Joe Biden and Democrats enabled this fraud. Enrollment doubled on their watch without justification. It was juiced by generous bonus subsidies. Big checks were sent directly from taxpayers into the pockets of health insurance companies. “Perverse incentives encouraged liberal governors to spend money from Medicaid without any oversight. In Minnesota, it went to phony treatment centers. In California, it went to phantom hospice providers. Republicans are committed to stopping the abuse and punishing the criminals. “Whether it is lowering energy costs, cutting taxes, or fighting fraud and corruption, there is the core difference between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. Republicans want every American to keep more of what they earn. Democrats want every American to have less money in their pocket. “That is why Democrats are determined to repeal the Working Families Tax Cuts law. That means a direct tax increase on every American. It means raising taxes on waitresses, on nurses working overtime, on firefighters, on police officers, and on seniors. Why? So illegal immigrants can receive free healthcare, paid for by hardworking taxpayers. That is radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary. Americans are struggling to pay their bills. They should not be forced to pay the bills for millions of illegal immigrants. “Republicans will continue to fight to put money back in the pockets of American citizens who rightfully earned it.” ###