Senator Barrasso Highlights Coal’s Role in U.S. Energy and Security Strategy

Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025 — In a Senate floor statement delivered during the 119th Congress, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) highlighted the continued importance of Wyoming coal in meeting America’s energy needs and strengthening national energy security.

On April 8, 2025, Barrasso described Wyoming’s Powder River Basin coal as clean, affordable, and reliable, emphasizing that it produces nearly half of the coal used in the United States. He argued that coal remains essential to powering the nation and meeting future electricity demand, particularly with the growing needs of data centers and artificial intelligence technologies.

The Senator voiced support for former President Trump’s energy policies, including an executive order aimed at restoring American energy independence. He criticized past regulatory actions he said constrained domestic coal use, resulting in higher energy costs and economic strain.

Calling coal an “engine of our American economy,” Barrasso asserted that clean coal remains a viable and necessary part of an “all-of-the-above” strategy. “Energy security is national security,” he stated, urging continued investment in domestic energy resources to reduce reliance on foreign sources and strengthen the U.S. economy.

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