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National security threats continue to evolve, particularly in light of the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. Coordination between federal, state, and local agencies remains paramount to protecting our homeland and citizens. Senator Romney, Ranking Member of Homeland Security’s Emerging Threats Subcommittee, along with Senator Hassan (D-NH), the Subcommittee’s Chair, led a hearing focused on the Boston Marathon bombing and its impacts on emergency preparedness and homeland security in the decade since the attack.
Full story by Gitanjali Poonia here.
The Chinese Communist Party will use every tool at its disposal, including drones, to become a global power. It makes absolutely no sense for our government to use drones manufactured in countries like China that threaten our national security. Senator Romney signed onto the bipartisan American Security Drone Act of 2023, legislation to prohibit the purchase of drones from countries identified as national security threats.
The University of Utah Research Park plays an important role in supporting Utah’s strong economy. Senators Romney and Lee reintroduced the University of Utah Research Park Act, a bill to protect and preserve Research Park, a vital center for research and development that serves both the University and the local workforce.
Full story by Marjorie Cortez here.
Throughout the week, Senator Romney met with several Utah stakeholders, as well as foreign diplomats, for discussions on health care, preserving the Great Salt Lake, the rising China threat, and support for Ukraine.
Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd discussed our nations' shared priorities, including addressing security threats posed by China.
Norwegian Ambassador Anniken Krutnes discussed support for Ukraine, energy security, and critical minerals.
South Jordan-based Strider Technologies discussed their work to help entities be better informed on threats posed by the CCP to American companies’ supply chains and intellectual property.
The Utah Hospital Association discussed ways to help alleviate nursing workforce gaps in Utah and other challenges facing our health care providers.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chad Caldwell discussed the implementation of Senator Romney’s bill—now law—to preserve the Great Salt Lake.
Students from Mountain Crest High School in Hyrum, Utah shared their experience competing in a national constitutional competition in Washington, D.C.
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