Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.)
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Barrasso, Lummis Join Effort to Overturn Federal Highway Administration’s Illegal Emissions Mandate on State DOTs
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both Republicans from Wyoming, have joined their colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval. The resolution aims to overturn the Biden administration's illegal emissions performance measure that is being imposed on state departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). This emissions mandate is seen as limiting consumer choice and posing a direct threat to drivers in rural states like Wyoming, which heavily rely on highways and interstates for...
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Lummis, Cramer: Protecting American Industries from European Union Taxation
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) have written an op-ed published in the Epoch Times, addressing the need to protect domestic energy and manufacturing industries from unfair taxation by the European Union (E.U.). The senators emphasize the United States' position as a global leader in energy production and innovation, and their responsibility to prevent American industries from being unjustly penalized.Since President Biden took office, the administration has implemented regulations that have hindered domestic energy production. This includes the...
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Lummis Slams Onerous EPA Regulations that Threaten Jobs in Wyoming and the West
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has expressed her concern over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement to narrow its final particulate matter (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) from 12 to 9 micrograms per cubic meter. Lummis states that this new standard would be devastating to many industries throughout the west and could potentially threaten millions of jobs.Lummis criticizes the Biden administration, stating that they will stop at nothing to pander to climate change activists, even if it means...
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Lummis, Colleagues Demand Biden Admin Deliver Overdue Report on Cost of Regulations Related to Systemic Risk Within 180 Days
WASHINGTON, D.C – In a letter addressed to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and eight of her colleagues have called on the Biden administration to comply with Section 123 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The senators are urging the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to submit a report to Congress, as required by Section 123, on the economic impact of financial services regulatory changes aimed at reducing systemic risk.Highlighting the importance of this report, the senators emphasized that...
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Lummis, Senate Western Caucus Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Block Biden Administration’s Latest Climate Rule to Ban Affordable Gas Furnaces
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis, along with Senator Ted Cruz and 15 other members of the Senate Western Caucus, has introduced a resolution of disapproval to block the U.S. Department of Energy's final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards. The rule, set to go into effect on February 16, 2024, mandates that furnaces must convert at least 95% of fuel into heat, effectively banning non-condensing furnace models.Lummis expressed her concern about the Biden administration's approach, stating, "This administration has made it crystal clear that it will stop at...
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Lummis Brings Tax Relief to Victims of Wildfires in Wyoming
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) have introduced the bipartisan Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Act. The bill aims to provide tax relief for wildfire survivors who have received compensation for losses and damages suffered during a wildfire. Specifically, the bill exempts insurance payments to victims of wildfires in Wyoming from federal taxes."When a family loses everything in a wildfire, the last thing they should be worried about is setting aside money from insurance to pay taxes," said Lummis. She emphasized that the Protect...
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Lummis Votes to Protect Wyoming Energy Industry from Green New Deal Activist Nominee
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has voted against the nomination of Joe Goffman as the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Goffman, who has been described as a far-left climate activist, has a history of advocating for regulations and policies that would be detrimental to the energy industry in Wyoming.In a statement, Senator Lummis expressed her concerns about Goffman's track record and his potential impact on Wyoming's booming energy sector. She stated, "Joe Goffman has dedicated his career to...
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Lummis, Nickel and Flood Introduce Resolution to Overturn SEC's SAB 121 Rule
Today, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, alongside Reps. Wiley Nickel and Mike Flood, introduced a bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121. This accounting bulletin has serious implications for consumers and banks, as it confuses the distinction between customer assets and bank assets, posing a threat to the foundation of essential custody services and increasing bankruptcy risk for consumers.The introduction of this resolution comes after the Government...
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Lummis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Counting of Illegal Immigrants in Determining Electoral College Votes and Congressional District Apportionment
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) have introduced the Equal Representation Act, which aims to ensure that only legal citizens are taken into account when determining congressional districts and Electoral College votes. The current practice of counting illegal immigrants for representation purposes creates a perverse incentive for open borders and disproportionately benefits sanctuary states, negatively impacting rural states such as Wyoming.Lummis, in support of the legislation, expressed concerns about the current crisis at the border,...
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Lummis, Cassidy Send Scathing Response to Biden Admin Pausing LNG Exports
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A group of Republican senators, including Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, have penned a scathing letter to the Biden administration expressing their concerns over the decision to pause all pending non-Free Trade Agreement export permit applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG). The senators criticized the administration for succumbing to pressure from the radical climate lobby and highlighted the detrimental impact this decision will have on domestic energy production.The letter, addressed to President Biden...
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Lummis Leads Supreme Court Brief Defending Wyoming Gun Owners from ATF Effort to Outlaw Bump Stocks
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, along with eight other senators and multiple legal experts, has filed an amici curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case Garland v. Cargill. The brief argues against the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) ban on bump stocks under the National Firearms Act. According to Lummis, the ban is an infringement on the people of Wyoming's right to bear arms and represents a dangerous expansion of federal bureaucrats' interpretation of federal law. The brief also criticizes the ATF for using the Chevron doctrine to create new federal crimes...
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Lummis Mourns the Passing of Bobbi Barrasso
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has expressed her condolences following the passing of Bobbi Barrasso. In a statement, Senator Lummis reflected on her long-standing friendship with Barrasso, highlighting her infectious smile, warmth, and generosity.Senator Lummis fondly recalled their early days as teenagers at the University of Wyoming, where Barrasso's vibrant personality stood out. She emphasized Barrasso's unwavering dedication to her family and her beloved state of Wyoming. Throughout her life, Barrasso served in various capacities, including working for U.S....
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Lummis Demands Biden Admin Withdraw EV Mandate
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has joined a group of 121 members of Congress in calling for the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The proposed standards would effectively mandate the mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) and phase out gas-powered cars and trucks.Lummis, along with U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and other lawmakers, sent a letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman, expressing...
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Barrasso, Lummis Applaud NYSE for Withdrawing Proposal to List Natural Asset Companies on the Exchange
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both Republicans from Wyoming, have expressed their satisfaction after the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) decided to withdraw its proposal allowing Natural Asset Companies (NACs) to be listed on the exchange. The senators believe that this move will protect the interests of the state of Wyoming."The New York Stock Exchange’s overreaching proposal would have surrendered America’s public lands to the highest bidder," said Senator Barrasso. He further stated, "Axing this rule allows for the continuation of...
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Lummis, Newhouse Demand Answers on Biden Administration’s Newest Western Land Grab Attempt
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis and Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse have expressed serious concerns about a recent proposal to amend the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listed Company Manual. In a letter sent to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), they highlighted their worries about the proposal to adopt listing standards for Natural Asset Companies (NACs).The proposed amendment would allow NACs to list on the NYSE and raise capital to purchase the rights to natural assets. This would enable NACs to restrict mining, grazing, logging,...
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Lummis Fights to Protect the Voice of Wyoming Voters
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, along with Senator Thom Tillis and three other colleagues, has introduced the Constitutional Election Integrity Act with the aim of safeguarding the voices of Wyoming voters. The act seeks to prevent rogue politicians and courts from disqualifying presidential candidates from the ballot and ensures that constitutional matters in this area are solely decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.In a statement, Senator Lummis expressed her concerns about the potential misuse of state courts to remove candidates from the ballot, stating that it not only...
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Lummis and Capito Advocate for Reform of the Endangered Species Act
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis and Senator Shelley Moore Capito have written an op-ed published in the Washington Examiner, highlighting the flaws of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and proposing a comprehensive road map to fix it. The op-ed emphasizes that the well-intended law has deviated from its original purpose and now does more harm than good.The ESA was signed into law by President Richard Nixon 50 years ago with the aim of establishing a clear process for recovering species on the verge of extinction. However, over the years, the law has been misused...
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Lummis Slams Open-Border Policies Fueling Wyoming’s Fentanyl Crisis
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) expressed her concerns about the alarming rise of fentanyl overdoses in Wyoming during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing. The hearing, titled "Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl: Public Awareness and Legislative Solutions," focused on finding ways to address this crisis.According to Senator Lummis, the issue of fentanyl affects every state, making them all border states. She emphasized that the poison enters the country through the southern border, along with precursor chemicals and the traffickers themselves....
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Lummis Applauds SEC Bitcoin Spot ETF Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has expressed her approval after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted approval for Bitcoin spot exchange traded funds (ETFs). In a statement, Senator Lummis called the decision a historic one for the crypto asset community."The SEC’s decision to comply with the Grayscale court ruling and approve the pending Bitcoin spot ETFs to be listed on registered national securities exchanges is a historic decision for the crypto asset community," said Lummis. She further added, "It will provide millions of...
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Lummis, Newhouse: Fighting Biden administration overreach: The most effective voices for rural America in Congress
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and House Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse (R-WA) recently wrote an op-ed in the Washington Times, highlighting the efforts of the Congressional Western Caucus to fight against the Biden administration's overreach and protect the interests of rural America.The Congressional Western Caucus, which has grown to include over 100 members of the House and 20 senators, has remained dedicated to serving the interests of farmers, ranchers, landowners, and rural communities. Despite the challenges faced, the caucus has worked...