Senator Cynthia Lummis, who represents Wyoming in the U.S. Senate, posted a series of statements on September 17, 2025, addressing wildlife management and energy policy issues affecting her state.
In a post published at 15:50 UTC, Lummis commented on federal involvement in grizzly bear management: “Another tragic reminder of why Wyoming — not bureaucrats in D.C. — should be managing our grizzlies. Washington has no idea of the terror the people of Wyoming face from unmanaged, unafraid grizzlies. I urge my colleagues to pass my Grizzly Bear State Management Act.”
Later that day at 18:30 UTC, she followed up with a brief message referencing additional information: “More below. https://t.co/AMhDOScoth”
At the same time, Lummis also addressed federal energy policy and its impact on Wyoming’s economy: “This week’s Wyoming oil and gas lease sale represents a stark contrast from the disastrous energy policies of the Biden administration. The difference between an administration that wages war on American energy and one that unleashes it could not be clearer.”
The senator’s comments reflect ongoing debates over local versus federal control of wildlife management in Western states. Grizzly bear populations have been a contentious issue in Wyoming for years, with state officials often arguing for more autonomy from federal agencies regarding endangered species protections and population control measures.
Additionally, Senator Lummis’ remarks about oil and gas leasing come amid continued disputes between Republican lawmakers and the Biden administration over domestic energy production policies. The Biden administration has implemented measures aimed at reducing fossil fuel development on public lands as part of broader climate change initiatives, while critics argue these actions harm local economies dependent on resource extraction.
