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Our annual national defense bill is being held up because Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer are refusing to allow a vote on a provision that prevents Chinese goods made with forced labor from entering the United States. There is no question that it should be the United States’ policy to hold accountable those responsible for the forced labor of the Uyghurs.
In a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Romney joined Senator Rubio (R-FL) to implore Democratic leadership to allow a vote on the bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act—giving Congress the opportunity to strike a blow against China's slavery and send them a clear message: goods made with Uyghur slave labor will not be sold in America.
It's not the federal government's place to tell parents where they can send their kids for child care—or what curriculum can or cannot be taught at a child care facility. Senator Romney joined his Republican colleagues on the Education Committee for a roundtable discussion to hear firsthand how the Democrats’ ill-constructed child care proposal, which is included in their reckless tax-and-spending bill, would devastate existing child care programs, increase costs for families, and limit parental choice.
Washington Democrats are saying that their social spending plan is fully paid for and wouldn’t add to inflation. But in reality, it would add $227 billion to the national debt in the first year, and by 2026, the accumulative debt would be $1 trillion. This deficit spending would further increase costs for hardworking families.
During a briefing from Penn Wharton Budget Model’s experts on “Build Back Better,” Senator Romney highlighted the negative impacts the Democrats' massive tax-and-spend legislation would have on our economy.
Listen to the interview with Boyd Matheson here.
Following the Senate’s vote on the short-term spending bill to fund the government, Senator Romney released the following statement:
“The American people expect Congress to negotiate and pass a responsible budget in a timely manner, rather than once again having to revert to a late, last-minute stop gap continuing resolution. My vote tonight underscores my frustration with the failure of the Democratic Leader to bring forward even one complete appropriations bill.”
Livestock producers in Utah and across the country have been severely affected by drought this year—which has resulted in elevated and unexpected costs.
Senator Romney joined his colleagues, led by Senators Thune (R-SD) and Tester (D-MT), in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency to address a gap in coverage under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). In September, USDA announced it would provide ELAP assistance for the cost of transporting feed to livestock, but producers who are transporting their livestock to feed are not eligible for the program.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Team Romney’s Christmas tree—over 12 feet tall—made its way through the halls of the Senate to the Senator’s office in Washington this week. Senator Romney even got in on the decorating, placing hot dog and Twinkie ornaments on the tree!
Widespread labor shortages are driving up costs on meat and produce throughout the country. Utah’s agriculture producers frequently express that they simply don’t have enough workers. The United States must find a solution that expands H-2A visa opportunities to ease burdens placed on our producers and drive down costs for families.
Senator Romney met with some of Utah’s pork producers to discuss trade issues and other concerns facing the industry.
The United States is facing burgeoning competition in global markets, especially from China. It's critical to our economic and national security that we seize upon every advantage we have to maintain our competitive edge. Senator Romney met with Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to discuss maintaining American leadership in breakthrough technologies.
Future civic leaders will undoubtedly face challenges to democracy, perhaps even more than we’re seeing around the world today. Senator Romney met with a group of impressive high school students visiting Washington from northern Utah to discuss American leadership and responsibility.
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