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This year presented both new challenges and opportunities. Ukraine continued to defend itself against Russia’s unprovoked invasion; Hamas-led terrorist attacks against the people of Israel have sparked a war in Gaza; and political divisions in America have caused greater gridlock and more partisan posturing in Washington. Withstanding these difficulties, Senator Romney pushed forward on his priorities to help support Utah’s infrastructure needs, address continued drought conditions in the West, combat the growing China threat, stabilize our burgeoning public debt, and support democracies, like Israel and Ukraine, in the face of tyranny.
Keep scrolling for a recap of Senator Romney’s 2023, as told through photos:
Senator Romney continued efforts to help Utah communities secure funding provided by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for their infrastructure needs. Ensuring that the Biden Administration wouldn't look past the needs of our rapidly growing state was the reason the Senator helped negotiate the infrastructure bill.
Senator Romney meets with Utah mayors to discuss the collaborative efforts of our cities and towns to make sure new infrastructure projects best support Utahns—no matter where and how they travel along the Wasatch Front.
If we don’t take meaningful action to save the Great Salt Lake, the consequences for our air quality, ecosystems, and way of life will be severe. Senator Romney worked to bring national attention to efforts by Utah and the federal government to address the historic drought conditions of the Lake.
Senator Romney joins CBS Sunday Morning to discuss efforts to save the Great Salt Lake, including his Great Salt Lake Recovery Act—signed into law by President Biden.
If you’re looking for a delicious lobster roll, don’t look past Utah! Senator Romney highlighted several Utah small businesses during a lunch he hosted for his Senate colleagues.
Senator Romney serves Freshie’s Lobster Co. from Park City, home of the 2017 “World’s Best Lobster Roll.” Lorin Macri, founder and owner of Freshie's, flew in from Utah to prepare the lobster rolls for the group.
In his role as the lead Republican on the Foreign Relations’ China subcommittee, Senator Romney continued to stress the importance of linking arms with our friends as allies in the midst of the growing China threat.
Senator and Mrs. Romney attend a State Dinner hosting President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee of the Republic of Korea at the White House.
Our nation’s veterans—and the profound respect for our country and its founding principles they hold—are truly inspiring. Nearly 140,000 veterans call Utah home, and Senator Romney was able to visit with hundreds of our state’s veterans this year during their Honor Flight trips.
Senator Romney meets with Utah veterans at the World War II Memorial during their Honor Flight Trip to offer his gratitude for their service and sacrifices.
Senator Romney met with hundreds of Utah’s students to speak with them about current events and encourage them to engage in the political process and become better involved in their communities.
Students from Utah discuss with Senator Romney a few of the defining moments in American history following their National History Day contest in Washington.
It’s a long way to the top, but the views are worth it! Senator Romney—grandparent to 25 grandkids and great-grandparent to two—welcomed some familiar visitors to the nation’s capital, taking them on a U.S. Capitol Dome tour!
Senator Romney attempts to take a selfie with two of his grandkids atop the Capitol Dome. It gets bright up there!
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is helping to repair and replace decrepit bridges throughout Utah—including locally-owned bridges that previously would not have qualified for federal funds—and modernize public transportation systems to better connect our communities and support our growing economy.
Senator Romney also introduced several pieces of legislation this year to help decrease America’s dependence on countries like China for resources critical to our national security and to shore up the U.S. industrial base.
Senator Romney visits Willow Green Circle Bridge over Little Cottonwood Creek, one of the 90 bridges identified in the state for repair or replacement using funding from the infrastructure bill, with UDOT Executive Director Braceras.
Senator Romney meets with Utah transportation officials at UTA’s Salt Lake Central station to see how infrastructure funds are helping to modernize the TRAX and Frontrunner systems and upgrade bus services—which are especially important ahead of a future Winter Olympic Games.
Senator Romney tours Salt Lake-based Teal Drones to discuss ways to decrease America’s dependence on China for hardware critical to our security with company leaders. He also tries his hand at flying a Teal drone.
More than two-thirds of federal spending is mandatory, meaning it never gets voted on by Congress. Senator Romney continued efforts to rein in our federal spending and address the main drivers of our debt.
Exasperated by dragging government funding negotiations, Senator Romney resorts to a cold glass of chocolate milk to help take the edge off.
Israelis have experienced unimaginable horrors at the hands of Hamas terrorists, and the U.S. must work with our friends and allies to ensure that everyone taken hostage is returned to their loved ones. Following the October 7 terrorist attacks, Senator Romney traveled to Tel Aviv to meet with Israeli government officials to better understand how Congress could best support our ally.
On a bipartisan delegation trip to Israel, Senator Romney meets with families of American-Israeli victims of the terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Our national debt now exceeds $33.6 trillion—more than double what it was just 10 years ago! Ignoring the increasingly dire debt problem jeopardizes our economic stability, standing in the world, and the wellbeing of future generations. Senator Romney teamed up with Senator Manchin (D-WV) and a bipartisan group of eight colleagues to introduce the Fiscal Stability Act, their bipartisan legislation to stabilize America’s finances for future generations by establishing a fiscal commission.
Senators Romney and Manchin join CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the Fiscal Stability Act and the urgent need to address our nation’s burgeoning public debt.
Water is essential to the survival, livelihood, and recreation of Utahns. Despite a precipitous winter, decades of drought and the declining Great Salt Lake still pose great threat to Utahns and the American West. Senator Romney continued working with his colleagues to find bipartisan solutions to the West’s water challenges.
Senator Romney welcomes Utah’s Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed to the Capitol to host a discussion about water conservation with senators from states on the Colorado River.
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