Senate Western Caucus

The Senate Western Caucus is a group of Senators from Western and rural states who are committed to upholding the fundamental principles of the West. 

Promoting the Western Way: self-reliance, local decision-making, love of the land and the pioneer spirit. The Senate Western Caucus, led by Senator Cynthia Lummis, focuses on key areas for Western states: economic development, natural resources, energy independence and smart public land management.

 

CHAIR

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)

 

VICE CHAIR

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)

 

MEMBERS

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR)
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT)
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK)
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT)
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO)

 

Sen. John Boozman (R-AR)
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND)
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT)
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID)
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD)
Sen. John Thune (R-SD)

 

FRIENDS OF THE SENATE WESTERN CAUCUS

Friends of the Senate Western Caucus are committed to staying up to date on Western state and rural priorities, continually educating themselves on issues uniquely impacting frontier communities, and seeking out opportunities to collaborate on important matters. Friends are invited to participate in key receptions and events.

 

SENATE WESTERN caucus POLICY PRIORITIES

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Rural Broadband: Encourage broadband development to enhance economicgrowth in the West.

Rural Air Service: Advocate for affordable and reliable rural air service.

Rural Health: Promote policies that recognize the challenges of rural healthcare.

Indian Affairs/Reservation Reform: Support legislation for autonomy and economic development on Indian reservations.

Support Agriculture Producers: Protect grazing rights, resist environmental

attacks on agriculture practices, and promote American trade exports for small farmers.

Promote Outdoor Recreation: Advocate for policies that boost travel, tourism, and recreation economies in Western
states.

Advocating for Sportsmen Issues: Support policies that defend hunting and protect wildlife.

 

CHAMPIONING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES & SECURING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

Energy: Promote an all-of-the-above energy mix that prioritizes innovation while defending reliable, affordable, traditional forms of energy.

Mining and Critical Minerals: Support legislation that recognizes the need for domestic and critical mineral development for both national and economic security.

Permitting Reform: Expand permitting reforms for infrastructure and energy development.

 

ENSURING SMART PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT

Healthy Forests: Promote legislation to mitigate wildfire risk on 63 million acres of National Forest System and 54 million acres of DOI lands, while bolstering the domestic forestry industry.

Wildlife/Endangered Species Act: Introduce sensible Endangered Species Act reforms.