United States Senator, Wyoming
Cynthia Lummis was sworn into the United States Senate on January 3, 2021, becoming Wyoming's first female Senator. Born on a cattle ranch in Laramie County, Senator Lummis has dedicated her career to fighting for Wyoming's interests. First elected to the U.S. House in 2008, she established herself as a conservative policymaker, focusing on responsible spending, deficit reduction and championing western issues. She was instrumental in passing the first Interior and Environment Appropriations bill in seven years and advocating for multiple-use public lands. She also successfully passed the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act and defended Wyoming's mineral and energy resources against environmental opposition. Before Congress, she served as Wyoming State Treasurer for eight years and spent 14 years in the Wyoming Legislature. She also worked as general counsel to Governor Jim Geringer and directed the Office of State Lands and Investments.
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