Biography
Cynthia Marie Lummis, born on September 10, 1954, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is an American attorney and politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Wyoming since January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first woman to represent Wyoming in the U.S. Senate. Prior to her tenure in the Senate, Lummis served as the U.S. Representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 2009 to 2017. She also held positions as Wyoming State Treasurer from 1999 to 2007 and served in both chambers of the Wyoming State Legislature.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Wyoming
- Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Wyoming
- Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law
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Political Experience:
- Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
- Member of the Wyoming Senate
- Wyoming State Treasurer
- U.S. Representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district
- U.S. Senator from Wyoming
Notable Achievements and Positions
Advocacy for Western Issues: As a U.S. Representative, Lummis effectively elevated western issues, notably pushing through the first Interior and Environment Appropriations bill to pass the House in seven years under her chairmanship.
Public Lands Stewardship: She successfully passed the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act in 2016, a bipartisan effort to maintain over 157,000 miles of trails within national forests.
Energy Resource Advocacy: Lummis is a dedicated champion of Wyoming’s mineral and energy resources, advocating for market opportunities both domestically and internationally.
Leadership Roles: She has served as the communications chair and spokesperson of the Congressional Western Caucus and was the only female member of the Freedom Caucus during her tenure in the House.
Cryptocurrency Advocacy: Lummis is known for her support of cryptocurrency, being the first U.S. senator to own Bitcoin and advocating for a regulatory framework for digital assets.
Throughout her career, Senator Lummis has been a steadfast advocate for Wyoming's interests, focusing on energy development, public land management, and fiscal responsibility.
