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John Barrasso 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 9)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress Senate Bill SB929

Introduced
3/11/25  
GATE Act of 2025 Guarding American Technology from Exploitation Act of 2025
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB96

Introduced
1/15/25  
Fostering Autonomy in Independent Returns by Prohibiting Redundant and Extralegal Programs Act of 2025 or the FAIR PREP Act of 2025This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from preparing federal tax returns or refund claims, with some exceptions. The bill specifically prohibits the preparation of federal income tax returns or refund claims through the IRS’s Direct File program. (The Direct File program currently allows qualified taxpayers in 25 participating states to prepare and electronically file free federal tax returns through a portal on the IRS’s website.)The bill defines prepare with respect to federal tax returns and refund claims as (1) the completion (in whole or in part) of any form or schedule for the purpose of calculating federal taxes or refunds, and (2) the filing (either electronically or on paper) of such federal tax returns or refund claims.However, under the bill, federal and state tax returns and refund claims may be prepared through the IRS’s Free File program (a program that allows certain taxpayers to prepare and file free federal and state income tax returns using third-party tax-preparation software) or the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance grant program (through which the IRS partners with local community organizations to help low-income and disabled individuals and persons with limited English proficiency prepare and file free federal and state income tax returns). Further, the Department of the Treasury may not award grants or enter into contracts or other transactions for the development or operation of an electronic tax preparation service.  
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB987

Introduced
3/12/25  
Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB995

Introduced
3/12/25  
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025
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Us Congress Senate Bill SB996

Introduced
3/12/25  
Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act of 2025
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Us Congress Senate Bill SJR12

Introduced
2/4/25  
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions and published on November 18, 2024. The rule outlines compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the EPA collects an annual charge on emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases from entities in the oil and gas sector if their emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.
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Us Congress Senate Bill SJR17

Introduced
2/6/25  
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture relating to "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions".
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Us Congress Senate Bill SJR45

Introduced
4/4/25  
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
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Us Congress Senate Bill SJR46

Introduced
4/4/25  
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
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Us Congress Senate Bill SR120

Introduced
3/10/25  
A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder, Juliette Gordon Low, and the legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.
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Us Congress Senate Bill SR141

A resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
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Us Congress Senate Bill SR159

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress Senate Bill SCR8

Introduced
3/3/25  
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
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Us Congress Senate Bill SR104

A resolution designating February 27, 2025, as "Rare Disease Day".
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Us Congress Senate Bill SR148

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.