Legislation Enzi sponsored or cosponsored

Transparency in Education Act – would require the secretary of education to complete an analysis of the impact the proposed gainful employment rule would have on all students eligible for federal financial aid. The bill was introduced by Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ).

Faster Approval of Treatment Drugs for Ebola – would amend the tropical disease voucher program regarding Ebola to allow for faster approval of treatment drugs developed by private industry. The bill is cosponsored with Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Tom Harkin (D-IA) and other members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Acknowledging National Park Donors – would allow the National Park Service (NPS) to visibly acknowledge donations to parks like pathways and stairways to help encourage donations to reduce maintenance backlog. The bill was introduced by Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK).

Congressional Letters Enzi Signed

Supporting Country of Origin Labeling – asked the Senate Appropriations Committee not to take action on Country of Origin Labeling  (COOL) until the Word Trade Organization (WTO) appeals process is exhausted. Letter was led with Senator Jon Tester (D-MT).

Returning Authority to Wyoming Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) – asked Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack specific questions about when certain administrative authorities will be returned to the Wyoming Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Casper. Letter was led with Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-WY).

Supporting Franchise Business Models – criticized an agency order by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that treats franchisors as joint employers. Letter was led by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH).

Companion Exemption Rule – expressed concerns about the Department of Labor’s rule that would require wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act to apply to certain companion care providers who provide personal care services. Letter was led by Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) and Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI-07).

Opposition to Waters of the United States rule – opposed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Letter was led by Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX).

Iran Sanctions – requested Secretary of State John Kerry to clarify the Administration’s position on several components of any potential deal with Iran. Letter was led by Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL).

Challenging Congressional Member and Staff Health Benefits – supported Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) challenge to the rule, running contrary to the president’s health care law, giving members of Congress and their staff access to an employer contribution for health insurance on the Washington, D.C. exchange.

Considerations for Rural Health Providers – requested additional details on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ rulemaking process and its impact on rural health providers.

Insurance Bailout in Obamacare’s Risk Corridors – requested Speaker John Boehner consider options in the House appropriations process that will address potentially unlimited payments to health insurers. Letter was led by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) adoption – requested that DRC parliamentary leaders pass adoption reform legislation and resume inter-country adoptions, including issuing exit permits to children who have been adopted by American families.