Wyoming’s longtime Republican representative, Harriet Hageman, sat down with Glenn Woods on a local morning radio and podcast program to talk about her last weeks in the U.S. House of Representatives and what she expects to face as the state’s next senator.
House priorities before the session ends
Hageman said the House has already cleared all twelve regular appropriations bills, but the Senate has yet to act on any of them. She stressed that the remaining work in the final 58 days of the current Congress will focus on a handful of bills that directly affect Wyoming families.
One priority, she explained, is legislation aimed at curbing the influence of California’s version of the Clean Air Act. The rules the Golden State imposes on automobile emissions, she argued, ripple across the nation and have driven up the cost of new cars for everyday Americans.
Targeting unsafe “chameleon carriers”
Hageman also highlighted a bill designed to crack down on so‑called “chameleon carriers”—fly‑by‑night trucking firms that obtain licenses only to place unqualified drivers on the road. According to the congresswoman, these companies have been linked to a spike in accidents and fatalities, putting Wyoming’s highways at risk.
What lies ahead in the Senate
When asked about the challenges she will face as a freshman senator, Hageman acknowledged that Republicans will be in the minority. Still, she expressed confidence that the administration can continue to move the agenda forward. “President Trump can keep getting things done through executive order,” she said, adding that this is likely the most effective path for major policy advances over the next two years.
She warned that the Democratic‑controlled Senate may try to import European‑style regulatory approaches, especially on environmental and transportation issues. “It’s going to be a very interesting couple of years,” Hageman said, noting that the GOP’s focus will remain on protecting families, preserving liberty, and defending the Constitution.
Local impact and next steps
Wyoming voters can expect Hageman to bring the same hard‑working, pro‑family stance she has shown in the House to the Senate floor. She pledged to keep fighting for legislation that lowers the cost of living, safeguards road safety, and resists overreaching federal mandates that burden small‑town America.
Listeners were invited to tune in to the full interview for more detail on the pending bills and the upcoming Senate agenda.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
