Mr. President, in reserving the right to object, I have been very proud to work with my colleagues and very much want to continue to work with my colleagues to make our currency work better for all Americans. That is why, a year ago this month, Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cut Act. It did exactly what my friend from Oregon just asked us for, which is to concentrate on how we can make our currency in our country work better for the American people.
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Cynthia Lummis
Senator · Wyoming · Republican
Cynthia Lummis
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, also known as the CLARITY Act, and about the years of work that brought us to this moment. Now, I only have a few minutes to get started, but I am just getting wound up. I am going to talk for a little while. Then I am going to be back tomorrow, and I am going to talk about this some more because I have got a lot of pent-up things to say. First of all, this is a very good bill--good for the country, good for consumers, and good for the people we all represent on both sides of this aisle.
Mr. President, I rise today to talk about a bill that, at its core, asks for something almost embarrassingly simple: That the person registering to vote in an American election is actually an American citizen and that the person showing up to cast the ballot is actually who they say they are. The SAVE Act does not reinvent our elections. It does not add redtape for the sake of redtape.
Biography
Cynthia Lummis grew up on a Wyoming ranch and began her public service career as the state’s treasurer. Elected as Wyoming’s U.S. Senator in 2020, she advocates for energy independence, fiscal responsibility, and protecting public lands. Lummis has introduced legislation supporting cryptocurrency innovation and serves on the Senate Banking and Energy Committees. Known for her pragmatic approach, she represents Wyoming’s interests by prioritizing rural communities and resource-based industries.
Education
- J.D., University of Wyoming1985
- B.S. in Biology, University of Wyoming1978
- B.S. in Animal Science, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY1976
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2021–PresentSenator from Wyoming. 1 term.
U.S. Representative
2009–2017Represented Wyoming (at-large district) for 4 terms.
Wyoming State Treasurer
1999–2007Elected statewide in 1998 and reelected without opposition in 2002, managing state investments and serving on the Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners.
General Counsel to Governor Jim Geringer
1995–1997Served as legal counsel to the governor following his election, including work on his gubernatorial transition team.
Interim Director, Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments
1997Appointed by Governor Jim Geringer to lead the agency after the prior director was removed.
State Senator, Wyoming Senate
1993–1995Represented the 5th district and served on the Judiciary Committee.
State Representative, Wyoming House of Representatives
1979–1983, 1985–1993Served multiple terms, including as chair of the Revenue Committee and member of the Judiciary and Agriculture Committees.
Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural Resources10%
Environmental Protection9%
Finance and Financial Sector9%
Transportation and Public Works7%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Cynthia Lummis's record in Congress.
Bitcoin Advocacy
Championed cryptocurrency policy and founded the Senate Financial Innovation Caucus to promote responsible digital asset regulation.
Endangered Species Act Reform
Sponsored legislation to reform the Endangered Species Act, aiming to improve state involvement in wildlife management decisions.
Public Lands Access
Supported the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, securing funding for national parks and public lands maintenance.
Wyoming Water Rights
Advocated for Wyoming’s interests in federal water policy, including defending state water rights against federal overreach.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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