Update

Friends,

Last week I re-introduced the Ending Duplicative Permitting Act to help relieve the regulatory burden on our Wyoming energy industry. We also had a great week of meetings with Wyoming constituents and worked to stand up for babies with a pro-life press conference at the Capitol. I am continuing to combat the Democrats’ radical agenda. Each week it has become increasingly clear that the Democrats in the House are prioritizing their harmful, socialist legislation above common-sense policies beneficial to our state and the nation.

The Democrats attempted to strip away American’s First Amendment rights by passing HR-1, which should have been called the “Democrat Politician Protection Act.” This legislation is in reality a political play by the left to control what their political opponents can say as they dismantle the authority of states to oversee elections, and violate our Constitutional right to free speech.

Please watch the press conference I took part in with Republican leaders in the House and Senate on the “Democrat Politician Protection Act.”

Additionally, the Democrats forced a vote on a sham resolution that protected Rep. Ilhan Omar’s vile anti-Semitism. Her comments were wrong and she has proven multiple times that she embodies a hate-filled, anti-Semitic, anti-Israel bigotry that has no place in our society. She deserves to be rebuked, by name, and removed from the House Foreign Affairs Committee so that there is no mistake about the values and priorities that the House stands for.

Below is a clip from a press conference I led demanding Rep. Omar be held accountable for her anti-Semitic rhetoric.

This week, I led a press conference to combat infanticide and highlight the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act, a bill the Democrats have repeatedly refused to put on the floor. It’s our moral obligation to do everything we can to protect the sanctity of life. This should not be a partisan issue and I will continue to work in the House of Representatives and with President Trump to end the Democrats’ horrific, extremist agenda and protect the most vulnerable among us.

On Thursday, I had the honor of speaking on the House floor to congratulate Army First Sergeant and Wyoming native Ian McClure on being named the 2018 Allied Command Operations Military Member of the Year by his commanders at NATO. First Sergeant McClure exemplifies the best our country has to offer and I thank him for his service and his sacrifices for our freedom.

Lastly, in honor of Women’s History Month, I think it’s crucial we remember the role Wyoming played as the leader of the women’s suffrage movement. This year marks the 150th anniversary since Wyoming became the first state to grant women the right to vote, 50 years before the 19th Amendment was ratified.

Please find a complete review of the work I accomplished for Wyoming over the past two weeks.

Sincerely,

Liz Cheney
Member of Congress

Natural Resources Committee

I proudly reintroduced the Ending Duplicative Permitting Act last week. My bill eliminates a repetitive federal permit required by the Bureau of Land Management for oil and gas operations located on private and state land that access non-federal minerals. The state of Wyoming already implements an extensive permitting process for oil and gas operators on state and private land. The BLM requiring an additional permit takes advantage of Wyoming’s checkerboard-land ownership issues, hinders private property rights and discourages future development in our state. My bill will undo this unnecessary federal overreach and rightly restore jurisdiction to the state.

Armed Services Committee

The House Armed Services Committee held several hearings to further understand the national security challenges facing the United States. Last Wednesday, we discussed the need to maintain a strong nuclear deterrent. The following day, we welcomed General Votel, the Commander of U.S. Central Command, General Waldhauser, the Commander of U.S. Africa Command, and Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Wheelbarger to discuss the security challenges they face in their areas of responsibility. In particular we spent a great deal of time discussing the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Afghanistan. This week we received an update from General Scaparrotti, the Commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander for NATO.

Below you can find a clip of my comments regarding the current conditions on the ground in Afghanistan. We must ensure we do not precipitously withdraw US forces, which would only serve to allow our jihadist enemies to claim victory and regain a safe haven from which they can plan and launch attacks against the homeland.

Additionally, at the nuclear deterrence hearing, I had to opportunity to question key witnesses on the need to modernize our nuclear triad. Every hour of every day missileers of the Mighty 90 based at F.E. Warren are on alert to deter our adversaries from launching an attack against our nation. We must fully support this critical mission and ensure we quickly modernize our aging nuclear enterprise. Please watch the video below of my questions during the hearing:

Visits

I had the pleasure of hosting another successful “Wyoming Wednesday” with the Wyoming delegation. It is always an honor to meet with so many great constituents from across our state to discuss issues impacting Wyoming.

I want to thank Sheridan’s Rebecca Franklund from the Wyoming American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for meeting with me this week to discuss ways we can increase women’s access to health care.

The Wyoming Arthritis Foundation provides vital information, access to care, and strives to find a cure for those living with arthritis. It was wonderful to meet with members of the foundation to talk about step therapy reform.

I had the pleasure of speaking at the Mountain West Credit Union luncheon this week to give an update on the work I’ve accomplished with my fellow House Republicans for Wyoming.

Black Hills Energy CEO Linn Evans and Executive Chairman David Emery met with me this week. Thank you for an excellent discussion on energy and utility issues in Wyoming.

Wyoming Pathways works to build new trails connecting Wyoming communities with surrounding public lands. It was wonderful to meet with the organization’s Executive Director Tim Young to talk about the ongoing projects in Wyoming.

Thank you to Lisa Johnson and Marjorie Bedessem from the Wyoming Society of Civil Engineers for meeting with me to discuss the Federal Highway Trust Fund and pathways to achieve a comprehensive infrastructure investment package.

It was a pleasure meeting with Siva Sundaresan from the Greater Yellowstone Coalition to discuss natural resources issues in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

American Outdoors Association gives a voice to the outdoor recreation community and tourism industry. It was a pleasure meeting with representatives from the Wyoming Guides and Outfitters Association and the National Outdoor Learning School in Lander to discuss issues affecting recreation permits.

I want to thank Bobbie Frank, Todd Heward, Stan Mitchen, and Lisa Ogden from the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts for meeting with me. The WACD promotes the wise use of Wyoming’s natural resources and it was a pleasure discussing legislation crucial to their work.

The Wyoming Woolgrowers Association is an organization dedicated to supporting our livestock industry. I want to thank Vance Broadbent, Brad Boner, and Bob Harlan from the association for meeting with me to discuss issues important to ranchers in our state.

Excellent meeting with American Osteopathic Association member Dr. Eskew from DPC Frontier. Thank you for speaking with me about medical residency programs in the state and direct primary care.

Thank you to David Keener from Niobrara Electric and the Mid-West Electric Consumers Association for meeting with me. The Mid-West Electric Consumers Association promotes and protects the interest of federal power customers and their consumers.

It’s always a pleasure to meet with the Wyoming County Commissioners Association. Thank you Bailey Schreiber, Terry Wolf, and John Espy for discussing crucial issues important to Wyoming.

It’s always a pleasure meeting with Campbell County Commission Chairman Mark Christensen, Commissioner Rusty Bell, Commissioner D.G. Reardon, Commissioner Bob Maul, Commissioner Del Shelstad, and Dru Bower to discuss their priorities for the upcoming year. Thank you all for your hard work.

The University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture is dedicated to providing students with the skills and real-world knowledge to excel in a critical field in Wyoming. Thank you to Dr. Mark Stayton and Robert Kidd for updating me on the students’ latest success.

Wonderful to meet with Cheyenne’s Clint Taylor, president of the Wyoming chapter of The American Institute of Architects. Thank you for updating me on the work of the AIA.

It’s always an honor to meet with Wyoming veterans from the VFW and the dedicated members of the Wyoming VFW Auxiliary. I want to thank Dennis and Jan Miller, Rod Birkle, Donnell Nichols, Wyla Cotton and Jim Rish for updating me on important issues affecting veterans in our state.

Great meeting with Shannon Smith and Milward Simpson from the Wyoming Humanities Council today. Thank you for the update on the Council’s latest initiatives to highlight Wyoming’s heritage.

I want to thank Wyoming members of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores for meeting with me to discuss policy solutions to the opioid crisis in Wyoming and Medicare Part D reform.

Newsworthy

Breitbart I Liz Cheney talks Democrats Becoming Party of Socialism

Daily Caller I Liz Cheney Fires Back After Cowboys Are Deemed ‘Racist’ and ‘Sexist’

Washington Free Beacon I Pro-Life Congress Members Ask Dems to Stop Blocking Infanticide Bill

I joined Chuck Todd on NBC News’ “Meet The Press” on Sunday to discuss foreign policy topics, including, praising President Trump for not agreeing to a deal with North Korea and the Democrats refusal to condemn Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) after her anti-Semitic comments. Please watch the interview below: