The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a significant spending bill, H.R. 6938, which allocates $600,000 specifically to the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office. This legislation, approved on January 8th, is part of a broader appropriations bill for the 2026 fiscal year, aimed at funding key law enforcement and science agencies, energy and water initiatives, and public lands programs.
Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, an advocate for the bill, emphasized its importance during her weekly public address, highlighting that it supports essential agencies serving Wyoming, including the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service. She noted that the bill ensures sufficient funding for law enforcement while addressing issues such as federal overreach concerning the Second Amendment and eliminating federal abortion funding.
Moreover, the bill aligns with the “Unleashing American Energy” agenda, proposing increased investments in oil and gas development on federal properties. Among the Community Project Funding in the bill, Wyoming stands to gain $20.8 million, which includes $14.6 million for restoring the Fort Laramie Canal Tunnel and $1.75 million allocated for the City of Casper’s North Platte Sanitary Sewer Project.
Critically, H.R. 6938 also suggests a $320 million reduction in the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget and cuts funding for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, while increasing the budget for the Drug Enforcement Administration to address the ongoing fentanyl crisis.
With the House’s approval, the bill has now moved to the Senate, where a cloture vote will determine if it will proceed to further debate. The White House has expressed support for the bill, reinforcing its alignment with President Trump’s priorities in trade and drug trafficking enforcement.
This funding represents a crucial investment in local law enforcement resources, aiming to bolster safety and improve infrastructures within the Carbon County community and beyond.