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Full opinion by Senator Romney here.
As the Delta variant continues to spread and cause serious illness from COVID-19, it’s more important than ever that Utahns get vaccinated. These vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Click here to locate a vaccination site near you.
On Wednesday, Senator Romney met with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to discuss the latest on COVID-19, including the status of vaccination efforts and methods to increase the confidence Americans have in vaccines.
Full story by Jonathan Weisman here.
So far this year, nearly 600 fires in Utah have burned nearly 60,000 acres of land. Outdated policies and poor federal forest management—exacerbated by an historic drought—have led to devastating wildfires in Utah. In June, Senator Romney joined Senator Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Curtis (R-UT) in introducing the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Act of 2021, bipartisan and bicameral legislation to establish a commission of federal and non-federal stakeholders—including city and county level representation—to study and recommend fire prevention, mitigation, management, and rehabilitation policies for forests and grasslands.
This week, the bill was unanimously voted out of committee and now awaits consideration by the full Senate.
This September will mark 20 years since the horrific terror attacks on 9/11, a poignant reminder of the many innocent lives lost. On Wednesday, Senator Romney met with Jennie Taylor—Gold Star Widow and Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Utah—to discuss the “Weber Remembers 9/11” initiative, an interactive commemorative museum experience highlighting the events of September 11, 2001.
Goods made by the Uyghur people in forced labor camps, sponsored by the Chinese Communist Party, have no place in the American market. This week, the Senate unanimously passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, legislation which Senator Romney cosponsored, to ensure that items made with Uyghur forced labor don't wind up on American shelves.
Senator Romney met with Dr. Rottgen, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag, on Thursday. They discussed the strong allied relationships between Germany and the United States, and collaborated on strategy concerning China.
Earlier this month, Utah lost one of its finest public servants: Dean Cox. Many Utahns knew Dean as an accomplished Washington County Commissioner, but those closest to him knew a loving friend, neighbor, dad, grandfather, and husband who devoted his life to helping others. On Tuesday, Senator Romney delivered remarks on the Senate floor honoring his remarkable life and career.
Senator Romney met with several groups of Utahns, including BYU students participating in the Washington Seminar, the Utah Association of Realtors, and a few Utah families who were visiting the Capitol.
The Senator also welcomed Cache County Mayor David Zook and Tooele County Councilman Jared Hamner to the office to discuss the latest on infrastructure.
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