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Senator Romney spoke with KSL about the coronavirus, saying: "Of course, we very much hope that what's going on in many countries around the world is not going to come in a significant way to our country...We're not at a point now where people need to panic...it doesn't have to be something that shuts down schools and churches." Senator Romney also spoke about what Congress will do to ensure the proper resources are allocated to combat the spread of the virus:
Senator Romney participated in a tech Q&A with employees at Podium Software Company in Lehi, moderated by Podium CEO Eric Rea. Topics discussed were the threat China poses to American businesses, international trade, the Senate's legislative outlook, and the state of politics in our country.
Senator Romney visited Silicon Slopes' headquarters, where he met with Executive Director Clint Betts and Josh James of Domo to discuss ways in which we can continue to support Utah's burgeoning startup and tech community.
Senator Romney met with Utah legislators to provide an update on top priorities in the Senate and discuss his efforts to address our national budget and debt, lower health care costs for Americans, and ways to confront the rise of China.
The FDA’s recently issued January Guidance on vaping falls short of protecting youth and the public health. As a follow up to their recent letter with colleagues expressing concerns regarding this guidance, Senators Romney and Merkley met with Mitch Zeller, the FDA's director of the Center for Tobacco Products, to further express concerns. The Senators urged the agency to reconsider the January Guidance and apply the temporary flavor ban to all types of ENDS products, such as disposable e-cigarettes and small open-tank systems, which are known to entice youth and keep them addicted.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's ReConnect program awarded STRATA Networks with a loan-grant combination in the amount of $23.6 million dollars, which will be used to provide new and improved broadband infrastructure to more than 3,000 locations in the Uinta Basin. Senator Romney applauded the decision, saying: "I’m pleased that my office was able to assist STRATA Networks in navigating the administrative processes required to receive this grant...I will continue to make access to rural broadband a priority in the parts of our state that are currently underserved.”
This week, the Senate voted on two pieces of pro-life legislation. The Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act would have prohibited abortions after the 20-week mark, the point at which evidence suggests an unborn child is able to feel pain. The Born-alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act would have ensured that any child who had survived an abortion would receive necessary medical care, just like any other baby. Senator Romney was a sponsor of both bills, and while they unfortunately failed to pass, the Senator pledged to continue standing up for pro-life policies that would protect our children, born and unborn.
Senator Romney met with several groups of Utahns this week, including:
Representatives from the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (left) and the mayors of Provo, Spanish Fork, Salem City, Levan, Nephi and Manti (right)—the cities that make up the Utah Municipal Power Agency.
Students from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Ogden.
Jennie Taylor, the widow of former North Ogden Mayor Major Brent Taylor, who was recently appointed as Utah's newest Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army.
Representatives from Utah Credit Union Association (left) and the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (right), including Greg Fredde from South Jordan-headquartered Merit Medical.
The Hensley family, including seven-year-old Gracie, whose artwork titled "Missing Pieces" was recognized as a 2019 Rare Artist Contest awardee through the EveryLife Foundation.
Jared Turner, President of Young Living, headquartered in Lehi.
Mary McGann, chair of the Grand County Council.
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