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“A man of vision and unparalleled legislative accomplishment, Orrin Hatch served Utah and our country with honor for more than 40 years. Few men have made their mark on the Senate as he did. Our judiciary, our economy, and our national character are more elevated and more secure thanks to his leadership.”
Senator Romney delivered a speech on the Senate floor remembering the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin Hatch.
Full story by Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Dennis Romboy here.
Iran is hell-bent on having a nuclear weapon. It must be made very clear that there will be a heavy price paid for pursuing that path and the Administration needs to be clear-eyed: A weak Iran Deal would pose a great threat to our national security and interests in the region.
During a Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Senator Romney pressed Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Russia’s war in Ukraine, the rising threat of China, and the state of Iran nuclear deal negotiations.
After a four-year renovation, the Washington D.C. Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is finally re-opening! Senator Romney brought a bipartisan group of his colleagues to the Temple for a tour, offering them a small glimpse into his faith and the role it plays in his life.
This week, the Department of Energy gave conditional approval for a loan to the Advanced Clean Energy Storage project. Senator Romney applauded the effort, saying: “I’m pleased to see DOE support Utah’s efforts to become the world’s largest hydrogen hub. This is not only a win for Millard County and Utah, but it is also an important step toward developing new energy technologies as we utilize an ‘all of the above’ approach to meet our energy demands.”
Full story by Tim Fitzpatrick here.
Schools like Snow College and Salt Lake Community College have students enrolled from all walks of life—from the first in their family to go to college, to veterans, to single parents. Yet, current Department of Education reporting requirements fall short in reflecting community colleges’ unique make-up of students, resulting in some students who receive degrees being classified as “drop-outs” by the federal government.
Senator Romney, along with Senators Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Barrasso (R-WY), introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that the government more accurately measures success at community colleges in Utah and across the country.
Utah’s booming economy makes our state a great place for business—due in large part to our pro-business policies and near full-employment. Senator Romney met with members of Utah’s manufacturing, petroleum, mining, and food industry associations to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing their industries.
This week, the Senate unanimously passed a two-year extension of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Senator Romney applauded the bill’s passing, saying: “I’m pleased that this week the Senate passed our bill to make sure the federal government properly compensates Utahns and Americans who were harmed by our nation’s early nuclear program.”
Utah has made tremendous strides in extending broadband to our rural communities to ensure that Utahns have access to fast, reliable, and affordable internet. Senator Romney met with Utah's Strata Networks and CentraCom to discuss how the bipartisan infrastructure bill will further aid these efforts.
Senator Romney met with several groups of Utahns visiting Washington this week, including medical device manufacturers, mortgage bankers, and representatives from Utah’s hospitals.
While Utah Senate President Stuart Adams was in town with his grandson, Senator Romney gave them a tour of his Senate office.
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