Cynthia Lummis - Senator for Wyoming

Standing Up to Washington
Overreach and Delivering Justice for Troy Lake

For more than a
month, Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats held the American people
hostage, refusing to vote for a clean, bipartisan continuing
resolution that would have kept the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) program funded, and paid our troops, air traffic
controllers, federal law enforcement officers, and the millions of
federal employees across the country. Democrats voted against the
American people 14 times before eight of my Democrat colleagues
crossed the aisle to fund the American government.

While October
brought disorder in Washington, back in Wyoming, we had joyous news
come from the White House. Troy Lake was a victim of a weaponized
Biden Justice Department that targeted him simply for keeping diesel
engines running in school buses, ambulances, and fire trucks in our
tough western weather. Under the Biden administration, he was put in
federal prison--all for violating an out-of-touch EPA rule that
disregarded the needs of western and cold-weather states. Back in
October, I formally requested a presidential pardon for Troy. I met
with him and his wife, Holly, and heard their story firsthand, and the
injustice he faced as he became a political warning signal to other
folks like him who just wanted to keep their communities up and
running.

Earlier in November, I had the opportunity to tell Troy
and Holly that a full and unconditional pardon was coming his way,
signed by President Trump. There were tears of joy and full hearts as
we celebrated Troy's freedom once again. It was a beautiful moment,
and I am humbled to have been a part of it.

To ensure this never
happens again, I introduced the *Diesel Truck Liberation Act *to end
the Obama and Biden EPA's war on truck owners and mechanics. This
legislation prohibits the federal government from requiring
manufacturers to install emissions control devices or onboard
diagnostic systems and removes the EPA's authority to enforce Clean
Air Act requirements. In addition, under this law, individuals could
not be prosecuted or sued for tampering with emissions equipment.

I
am overjoyed that Troy is now able to work towards putting this mess
behind him, but a regulatory agency filled with unelected Washington
bureaucrats had no business throwing him in prison to begin with. I
will continue fighting to ensure the arms of government overreach do
not target rural Wyoming communities.

Happy Trails,

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Senator
Lummis' Week in Pictures



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*It
was a joy and honor to call Troy Lake and let him know he was pardoned
by President Trump. After being wrongfully targeted by the Biden
Justice Department for keeping his community up and running, he and
his family can finally move forward.*

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*Riverton's
Carol Harper is the true embodiment of Wyoming tough. It was a
privilege to meet and congratulate her for receiving the Star of Life
Award!*

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*Our
educators are shining stars in the Cowboy State. It was a joy to meet
Wyoming's Principal of the Year Andrea Gilbertson and thank her for
the great work shaping Wyoming's next generation of
leaders.*

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*I
was happy to join Senator Barrasso and my Republican colleagues at the
Rose Garden Club to hear from President Trump.*

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*I
had a fabulous meeting with Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez
and UW Athletic Director Thomas Burman. We discussed supporting
student athletes as they navigate the wild west of NIL and ensuring
schools like the University of Wyoming remain competitive. Go
Pokes!*

Legislative Actions

We had a huge win for Wyoming as
Congress passed my legislation to undo the Biden administration's
Buffalo Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which
aimed to end future coal mining in Wyoming's Powder River Basin. The
Biden-era BLM twisted the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
(FLPMA) to go after coal operations in the Powder River Basin -
including the Buffalo RMP in Wyoming - in a way that flies in the face
of what the law was meant to do. Wyoming energy has powered this
country for decades and we won't allow far-left Biden administration
bureaucrats to unilaterally destroy entire industries and communities
just because they wanted to please their environmental donor base. The
Powder River Basin produces 40% of our nation's coal, quite literally
powering homes and cities across the nation. Because of Wyoming coal,
America has abundant, efficient, and affordable energy. I'm glad we
are sending this bill to President Trump so that he can sign it and
help secure America's energy future.

President Trump nominated my
friend and former colleague Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) to serve
as the next Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Steve's
leadership will be invaluable in managing our public lands and wisely
stewarding our resources. This nomination is a major win for Wyoming
and the entire west, and I'm glad to see such a crucial role filled by
someone so well qualified. I urge a swift confirmation.

As Senate
Western Caucus Chair, I spearheaded a letter to Senate Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and
Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA), outlining the Caucus' top
transportation priorities as the Committee begins work on the next
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. This legislation provides
the framework for maintaining and strengthening the nation's
infrastructure networks as the current authorization is set to expire
on September 30, 2026.

Senator John Barrasso and I introduced the
*Combating Obstruction Against Leasing* (COAL) *Act. *This legislation
codifies President Trump's coal executive order, directing the
Secretary of the Interior to expedite coal leasing processes and
eliminate administrative delays related to qualified coal lease
application. During National Coal Week, we recognized the tireless
industry that powers our lives, and that starts with ensuring our coal
producers can get projects moving quickly. The COAL Act would
officially end the Biden and Obama administrations' relentless war on
coal and restore Wyoming coal as a cornerstone of America's energy
dominance. It's a new day in the United States, and we must ensure
disastrous anti-coal, anti-Wyoming policies designed to destroy coal
mining in America are permanently relegated to the ash heap of history
where they belong. I applaud President Trump and Secretary Burgum for
recognizing coal's vital role in keeping America's lights on.

In
addition, I introduced the Senate version of Connor's Law, a bill
implementing President Trump's Executive Order requiring CDL drivers
to demonstrate fundamental English skills to receive driver licenses
in the United States. Wyoming families and travelers deserve safe
highways. This commonsense legislation ensures commercial truck
drivers operating heavy vehicles can simply read signs, understand
traffic laws, and communicate effectively with law enforcement and
emergency responders. Wyoming is a critical interstate commerce hub,
with I-80 as a major shipping corridor. Our challenging road
conditions, including high winds, winter storms, and mountains, demand
clear communication between drivers and authorities. This legislation
will correct the major mistake the Obama administration made in
undermining these rules and will codify President Trump's Executive
Order to make our highways safer for all Americans.



Wyoming
Shoutout

Star Valley graduate Rebecca Ryan loved the movie "Top
Gun" as a kid, so much that she wore out her own VHS copy of the Tom
Cruise jet fighter epic. This past summer, Rebecca earned her way into
the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Program,
becoming one of less than 30 woman to have earned the patch for her
uniform. With this achievement, Rebecca shows true Wyoming grit and
spirit. Congratulations Rebecca!
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