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It’s time to fix our national parks, without putting the cost on America’s maxed out credit card
By Sen. Mike Enzi Our national parks are an important source of pride for our country. But they are in the midst of a rising crisis that has been building over many years. Simply put, they are falling apart. They are in desperate need of repair and maintenance. Fixing them will require billions of dollars. While Congress is preparing to act soon on legislation, it is vital that it include dedicated funding in perpetuity.
Senators: America’s current federal budgeting process is broken
By SEN. MIKE ENZI & SEN. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE Friday Nov 8, 2019 at 3:01 AM It is no secret that a vast majority of Americans disapprove of the job Congress is doing. Too often, our political debates are characterized by hyperpartisanship rather than achieving meaningful outcomes for the American people. Nowhere is this problem more acute than when it comes to our inability to address our country’s unsustainable fiscal course.
Senators: America’s current federal budgeting process is broken
By SEN. MIKE ENZI & SEN. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE Friday Nov 8, 2019 at 3:01 AM It is no secret that a vast majority of Americans disapprove of the job Congress is doing. Too often, our political debates are characterized by hyperpartisanship rather than achieving meaningful outcomes for the American people. Nowhere is this problem more acute than when it comes to our inability to address our country’s unsustainable fiscal course.
ICYMI: Sen. Mike Enzi releases ideas to fix broken congressional budget and spending process
Below is a press release from Sen. Mike Enzi, Senate Budget Committee chairman. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY)… released several proposals to fix America’s broken budget and spending process gleaned from hearings and meetings with members of Congress, state officials, the administration, and stakeholder groups. Enzi noted the proposals reflect suggestions from members of both sides of the aisle and from groups that span the political spectrum.
Sen. Mike Enzi: Senate Budget Is a First Step to Strengthen America’s Future
This week the Senate Budget Committee will consider a budget plan that will reduce deficits by half a trillion dollars over the next five years. The budget does not presume to solve all of our fiscal challenges. We’ve seen past plans with that aspiration, all of which have been ignored within weeks. This time we are calling for Congress to try a different approach.
Real Consequences for Bad IRS Behavior Much Needed
Real Consequences for Bad IRS Behavior Much Needed | RealClearMarkets
Sens. Mike Enzi, Richard Burr: Let's set some real consequences for bad behavior at the IRS
Every parent knows it’s important for children to learn that their actions have consequences. We teach our kids there is a price to pay for misbehaving or willfully breaking the rules, whether it’s a timeout for playing catch indoors or a grounding for breaking curfew. These experiences are about much more than the infraction itself.
Sen. Enzi: Congress should give Americans their money back
We haven’t reformed our tax system in this country since 1986 when most people didn’t have a personal computer or even knew about the internet. To put it mildly, our tax system is outdated and includes a lot of flaws that are hurting hard-working American families and our country. We need to do better! We can do better! That’s why we are working on a tax reform plan, which will make our tax code simpler and fairer for everyone.
Let’s showcase Wyoming to people visiting this summer
Independence Day has come and gone — along with Wyoming’s 127th birthday — but summer continues, which means tourists for the state and potential customers for local businesses. With natural sights like Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, and authentic western experiences like Cheyenne Frontier Days, tourists are being attracted to Wyoming’s open spaces and mountains. And with this comes great opportunities for local businesses — opportunities that may lie untapped.
Enzi says new Senate health care draft would allow for flexibility, continued improvements
The Senate health care bill would make a bad situation better, according to U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.). Enzi told reporters the bill would make initial improvements and allow states to make even more. He said budget rules prevent some proposals from being considered now, but work on health care will continue in the Senate.
Enzi applauds water rule
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., released the following statement on the administration’s announcement today of a proposed rule to repeal the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “The overreaching Waters of the United States rule would allow Washington to regulate nearly every creek and pond,” Enzi said. “The EPA should not have complete control over one of Wyoming’s most precious resources.
Enzi statement on health care proposal
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., made the following statement after Senate Republicans released their discussion draft of legislation to stabilize health insurance markets and bring down health care premiums: “After months of hard work, Senate Republicans are proposing solutions to address the challenges to health care created by Obamacare that are affecting millions of hardworking families,” Enzi said.
U.S. Senate passes new bipartisan sanctions on Iran, Russia
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan measure June 15 that would allow expanded sanctions against Iran and Russia. Wyoming Republican U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso both supported the measure. The bill would impose sanctions on persons involved with Iran’s ballistic missile program and those that transact with them. It would apply terrorism sanctions to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and codify sanctions for individuals who contribute to Iranian support for terrorism.
June 27 deadline for Enzi U.S. Senate page application
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., is encouraging Wyoming juniors in high school to apply to be a Senate page for the fall session in Washington, DC. There are 30 page positions in the U.S. Senate each session. One of those positions is reserved for Enzi to sponsor a student from Wyoming to serve as a page. The deadline for applications is June 27.
Enzi issues statement on U.S. withdrawing from Paris agreement; compliments the Administration's attempt at a balanced budget
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., released the following statement on President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. “I applaud President Trump for making the decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement. The choice by the former Administration to join the agreement without any input from Congress was disingenuous and irresponsible. The Constitution requires the Senate to advise and consent to any treaty made by the president.
Bipartisan coalition in Senate introduce major legislation to lift Cuba trade embargo
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mike Enzi (R-WY), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) today led a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to introduce major legislation to lift the Cuban trade embargo. The bipartisan legislation would eliminate the legal barriers to Americans doing business in Cuba.
Bills to control government regulations move forward in the Senate
The Homeland Security and Government Affairs (HSGAC) Committee voted May 17 to advance two bills that could help control excessive government regulations. The bills, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., would give Congress new options to review regulations and rules proposed by bureaucratic agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Labor.
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to protect law-abiding knife owners
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation on May 10 to ensure that those traveling with a properly secured knife are not prosecuted under local or state laws which ban certain knives. “Growing up in Wyoming, I know that knives are an essential tool for hunters, ranchers, farmers and other various everyday uses,” Enzi said.
Enzi votes to fund government, strengthen Wyoming priorities
Congress passed a government funding bill on May 4 that would help strengthen a number of American priorities, including border security, defense and support for communities and education. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., voted in favor of the bill, which the Senate passed with bipartisan support and which stayed within the budget caps set to control annual federal spending.
Anti-faith bias making it harder for some children to get help
Faith-based providers and individuals helping children should not be prevented from providing welfare services because of their religious faith, according to U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. The lawmakers say some people in positions of power are essentially discriminating against people of faith and seeking to force providers out of these services because of the providers’ beliefs.
Senators Enzi and McCain reintroduce the Coins Act to save billions in taxpayer dollars
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and John McCain, R-Ariz., recently reintroduced the Currency Optimization, Innovation, and National Savings Act of 2017 (COINS Act), legislation that would modernize our currency by moving to a $1 dollar coin, reduce the cost of nickel production and suspend the minting of the penny, which currently costs more than one cent to produce.
States deserve to be heard before an endangered species listings
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., introduced legislation today that would require the federal government to disclose the data it uses for Endangered Species Act (ESA) listings. It would also ensure that ESA decisions are more reliant on the input of state, local and tribal studies. “Wyoming has some of the richest wildlife habitat in the world,” Enzi said. “The Endangered Species Act has a profound impact on our economy and our lives.
U.S. Supreme Court needs a judge who understands the West
Last month President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to be America’s next Supreme Court Justice. He is an admirable choice, not only because of his unquestionable legal experience, but because of his knowledge and understanding of the West. Western issues are not always the same as issues from other parts of the country. It is important that we have someone on the Supreme Court who has a shared perspective.
Senate acts to protect authority of states to manage their own schools
The Senate voted on March 9 to rescind a Department of Education regulation that directly contradicted a bipartisan education bill Congress passed in 2015, which put control back in the hands of states and parents. The Department of Education rule would allow the federal government to mandate, direct and control state and local school accountability systems.
The Biggest Bank You’ve Never Heard Of Via @dailycaller
Imagine a financial institution that loans out a trillion dollars to students and families across America, but regularly ignores government regulations and uses questionable accounting practices. On top of that, this institution is actually being run by the federal government. What you have isn’t just a terrible idea, it’s the largest “bank” in America that the public has never heard of, and it’s inside the U.S. Department of Education.
Enzi, Barrasso join fight to protect Second Amendment rights of social security beneficiaries
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-WY., joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in protecting the Second Amendment rights of Social Security beneficiaries. The senators introduced a resolution of disapproval via the Congressional Review Act to repeal a Social Security regulation that unfairly places many Americans with disabilities in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), commonly known as the “gun ban list.” Under a rule issued on Dec.
Senate confirms Price as Secretary of Health and Human Services
Today the Senate confirmed Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., to be the next Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., recently praised Price as an excellent choice to head the agency, not only due to his expertise as a legislator, but his experience working as a respected doctor. “I am pleased to come to the floor in support of a friend, and someone I’m honored to have worked with for many years, Dr. Tom Price,” Enzi said. “Price is an ideal candidate for this role.
Congress acts to overturn Obama era regulation aimed at coal
Congress passed its first resolution that would overturn an Obama Administration regulation that was aimed at limiting coal production. The Senate voted Feb. 2 to send the resolution of disapproval to President Trump’s desk. The measure would end the “stream protection rule” issued by the Department of the Interior last year.
Senators seek to repeal death tax
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., joined Senator John Thune, R-S.D., to re-introduce legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax, better known as the death tax. Enzi and Barrasso said the bill would permanently abolish the tax on family farms, ranches and small businesses.
Beyond the Obamacare rhetoric, our health system must be reformed
The debate over the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, is heated. There are millions of passionate voices on both sides that believe the wrong course of action could have catastrophic consequences. Americans should have a health care system with low costs and that provides access. That is why, as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, I played a key role in passing a resolution that will provide for the repeal of Obamacare.
The time to act on Obamacare is now
While the first step to fixing America's healthcare is repealing this failed law, we will ensure a stable transition in which those with insurance will not lose access to healthcare coverage. This will allow Congress to move step-by-step on a new set of reforms, listening carefully to the advice of the millions of Americans affected.
Troops get pay raise, funds for Cheyenne projects authorized in national defense bill
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., voted to advance a bill Dec. 7 that would authorize $611 billion in funding for our national defense including a 2.1 percent pay raise for active-duty military service members. The bill would also authorize funding for construction projects in Laramie, Guernsey and Cheyenne. The bill omits language that was in an earlier version that would have required women to begin registering for Selective Service.
Congress acts to protect the most personal data - genetic information
Congress recently passed the 21st Century Cures Act, which includes important new protections for genetic privacy, which were top priorities of U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. The bill strengthens privacy protections around the collection of genetic information for medical research participants. As federal agencies and other groups continue advancements in scientific health research, their collection of individual’s personal genetic information continues to grow larger and larger.
Senators request President Obama stop issuing new regulations
Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., joined Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama requesting his Administration stop issuing non-emergency rules and regulations in the final weeks of his term. Led by Senator Cory Gardner, R-Colo., the letter stressed that the American people made it clear on November 8th that they expect regulatory relief.
Congress needs to get to the bottom of federal PR spending mystery
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, says you can lie about the numbers, but the numbers tell their own tale and they are saying that federal spending on advertising and public relations is a black hole. “No one really knows how much these agencies spend on trying to influence the American public about what a great job government is doing,” Enzi said on the Senate floor today.
Congress passes bill to improve trail maintenance and preservation
Congress sent a bill this week to President Obama that would improve access to America’s National Forests through better trail maintenance and preservation. The National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act would make better use of existing resources within the Forest Service to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in maintaining the usability and sustainability of the National Forest’s trail system. Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. and Michael Bennet, D-Colo.
What ails the mining industry can’t just be cured with taxpayer dollars
The mining industry is suffering from an infection of government regulations inflicted by the Obama Administration. The immediate casualties are the thousands of miners who have been laid off in Wyoming and across the country. Some politicians and union members are trying to take advantage of the situation to pass legislation that includes a bailout of the United Mine Workers of America’s (UMWA) underfunded pension plan.
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