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By a vote of 65-33, the Senate passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act—legislation to bolster public safety and prevent tragedies before they occur, including through substantial investments in mental health, school safety, and state-led crisis intervention programs. More information on what’s included in the bill can be found here.
After voting in favor of the bipartisan package, Senator Romney released the following statement:
“Protecting human life and safeguarding Americans’ constitutional rights are not mutually exclusive—and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act accomplishes both.
This legislation does not infringe upon second amendment rights of law-abiding Americans. This bill provides for increased mental health and security resources in our schools, improves background checks, and strengthens protections for domestic violence victims. Also included this legislation is funding for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which thanks to an idea born in Utah and championed by Senator Hatch, is rolling out its new three-digit 988 number nationwide this summer.
Utah has been a leader in proactively addressing mental health in our communities. This bill empowers states to stand up crisis intervention programs that fit their own needs. The SafeUT crisis chat and tip line is one example of a creative, state-run program that has proven results in stopping tragedy before it occurs.
I am proud to have supported this package of commonsense and popular solutions that will both keep our schools safe and protect the rights of law-abiding citizens.”
Senator Romney was part of a bipartisan group of 20 members to sign on to the proposal on June 12.
Full story by Dennis Romboy here.
Senator Romney released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
“The sanctity of human life is a foundational American principle, and the lives of our children—both born and unborn—deserve our protection. I support the Court’s decision, which means that laws regarding abortion will now rightfully be returned to the people and their elected representatives.”
Leave it to Washington to spend a bunch of money propping up convoluted programs that, time and again, don’t work for today’s American family. Parents know what’s best for their families, not government bureaucrats and politicians. That’s why Senator Romney and his colleagues announced the Family Security Act 2.0, which streamlines antiquated federal programs into a monthly benefit that directly empowers working parents to best care for their children how they see fit. Their proposal does all of this without adding a dime to the debt.
Senator Romney explained how the Family Security Act 2.0 would better support American families in an op-ed published in the Deseret News.
Full opinion by Senator Romney here.
“One of the most important efforts to support the family in nearly thirty years”
Policy leaders and writers have expressed their support for Romney’s Family Security Act 2.0. Read what they are saying here.
Americans are facing historically high prices at the gas pump, and while oil price is global, the United States should ramp up domestic oil production to help lower prices. Senator Romney criticized President Biden’s recent call on Congress to enact a federal gas tax holiday—calling it a publicity gimmick that doesn’t address the actual problem.
Communities in Utah and across the American West are being devastated by wildfires, which are becoming more frequent and severe. Senator Romney’s Wildland Fire Commission, which was signed into law with the bipartisan infrastructure bill, is bringing together individuals with a broad array of expertise—including local leaders—to develop successful mitigation and prevention strategies. Senator Romney reiterated the need for this commission at a homeland security hearing with FEMA officials.
Russia must fail in Ukraine to send a clear message to the rest of the world: authoritarianism will not prevail. Senator Romney met with U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan to discuss the importance of American leadership as we work with our allies to maintain this hard line against Putin and his atrocities.
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